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Tastemaker Dean Jackson Tells Us How He Identifies Nottingham’s Most Talented Musicians
Mon 25 Sept 2023Whether you’ve heard his voice on BBC radio, or seen his friendly face announcing who’s coming on stage next at a festival, Dean Jackson is one of the most important figures in Nottingham when it comes to the music industry. He tells us all about the origins of his career, the artists he’s been loving recently, and what the future holds for the local music scene…
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We Talk to Musician Jerub About Finding His Sound at the University of Nottingham and Performing at the King’s Coronation Concert
Sun 24 Sept 2023From finding his sound at the University of Nottingham to performing at the King’s Coronation Concert earlier this year, Jerub’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of incredible. The talented and soulful Nottingham musician tells us how his experiences at university shaped him into who he is today…
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Music Reviews: September 2023
Wed 20 Sept 2023This month, we review the music of Seas of Mirth, Melonyx, Dan Ottewell, Office Goth, and Fat Digester...
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Cultural Festivals, Music Gigs and Going Back to Nature, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week: 4 - 10 September
Sun 03 Sept 2023This week you could be at a psychedelic party, having spicy South-Asian food or planting a sapling. Here is a list of our hot picks for the week…
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Theatre Review: Heathers The Musical at Theatre Royal
Wed 30 Aug 2023Heathers the Musical has gained something of a cult following since its debut Off-Broadway in 2014, moving to the UK’s West End in 2018. It’s easy to see why - colour-coded queen bee bullies, a brooding bad boy and a musical number called My Dead Gay Son that manages to be both vibrant and dark at the same time...
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From Art Shows, Music Gigs And Grand Productions, Here’s What’s On In Nottingham This Week: 28 August - 3 September
Sun 27 Aug 2023This week is going to be a busy one for all the art buffs, music fans, theatre enthusiasts and film lovers…
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Outdoor Cinema, Beer and Music Festivals, and Singles Night - Here’s What’s On In Nottingham This Week: 21 - 28 August
Sun 20 Aug 2023This week, you can drink some beer, listen to some live music, watch a film, or find your perfect love match...
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Music Review: Ensemble M Candlelight Concert at National Justice Museum
Tue 15 Aug 2023We have something very different to bring to you today, as we headed off to the National Justice Museum...
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We Talk To Nottingham-Based Promotors Bushdoctor About The Evolution Of Jungle Music
Mon 14 Aug 2023We chat to Nottingham-based promotors Bushdoctor about regional politics in and beyond music, the evolution of jungle as a genre – and why they’re celebrating 29 years since their launch with a very special event on 16 September featuring artistic heavyweights Fabio & Grooverider alongside Nicky Blackmarket, Navigator, MC Spyder, DJ SS and more…
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In Photos: Mangata Festival 2023
Tue 08 Aug 2023If you're a metal fan, Mangata is the place to go...
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Festival Review: Mangata 2023
Tue 08 Aug 2023Mangata Festival made a triumphant return to Nottingham in July, bringing three stages of thrilling rock and metal to the masses...
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From Love From A Stranger to The Curious Cabaret, Here's What’s on in Nottingham This Week 31 July - 6 August
Sun 30 Jul 2023Our recommendations of what to see, do, buy and drink over the next seven days in Nottingham...
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Left Magpie: July 2023
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Left Brian: July 2023
Tue 25 Jul 2023LeftLion's monthly Nottingham Forest FC column is back with reflections on Nottingham Forest Women F.C., new and old signings, expectations for the next season and some thoughts on the passing of Reds legends, Trevor Francis and Chris Bart-Williams.
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Locating D.H. Lawrence: July 1923
Mon 24 Jul 2023It’s July 1923, and D.H. Lawrence is crossing the border of Mexico into America where he encounters a ‘a vast and weary river that looks as if it had never wanted to start flowing’...
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