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Nusic Advice Video: How to Smash Your Branding as a Musician
Wed 07 Oct 2020In 2020, branding yourself well as a musician is real important. It's no longer just the major labels that are thinking about it. As an independent artist - you should spend time working out what your brand is, and how best to communicate that brand - as it'll help you reach your musical goals.
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Fancy Learning Something New? Confetti's Accessible Foundation Courses Have Got You Covered
Wed 05 Aug 2020During lockdown, many people have been using the time to reflect on what they want to do in life. If you’ve been one of them and are fancying a career change or even just want to learn something new, why not get yourself on one of Confetti’s courses...
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The Young Hustlers Are A Brand-New Panel of Teens Putting Their Stamp on the City's Future
Thu 30 Jul 2020Meet Nottingham’s Young Hustlers, a group of six 13-16 year olds looking to make their mark on the city’s creative future…
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Film Review: Ride Your Wave
Tue 21 Jul 2020Following a wave of successful recent anime film releases in the UK, this charming new animated feature makes its digital debut...
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The Winners of the Young Creative Awards 2020 Are...
Fri 17 Jul 2020The Young Creative Awards are an annual celebration of all the amazing things the mega-talented youths in our city can produce. Previous winners have performed at Splendour, published books and even designed for Beyonce. Every year the standard gets higher and higher, and 2020 has been no exception. Get impressed and inspired by this year’s winning work, and get their names on your radar – we’ve got a feeling they’re all worth keeping an eye out for in the future…
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Nusic No Rules Session: Saint Raymond - Right Way Round // Adore You (Cover)
Mon 22 Jun 2020Our first No Rules Session features Saint Raymond on the Council House balcony.
The idea was that whilst we can’t do Future Sessions, which have more rules than an EU trade deal, we’d record whoever we want, wherever we want, maybe even let them commit Nusic blasphemy and do a cover. We’re drawing the line at sessioning artists from Derby though. Or are we?
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Flying Home During COVID: Your Stories of Getting Back to Notts During Coronavirus
Mon 22 Jun 2020Those who had holidays booked as the COVID crisis began to escalate were faced with a difficult decision: to go ahead with their plans and risk getting sick or stranded, or give up their hard-earned holidays and take the financial hit. But for some, the situation was out of their control, as they were already abroad by the time the health crisis had become a serious issue. With panic starting, misinformation spreading and lockdown looming, they faced a ticking clock to get back to the UK before it was too late…
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12 Stories and Poetry Collections You Should Read During Lockdown
Sat 20 Jun 2020Our Literature Editor runs down some of the books that have kept her busy during these times...
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Isolation Art Mail Allows You to Work Creatively with Others Through the Post
Tue 16 Jun 2020In a bid to inspire creative communication through traditional, tangible methods, Tracey Meek is combating loneliness and isolation the old-fashioned way. We caught up with the artist to discuss Isolation Art Mail, her community art intervention project that encourages people to share a collaborative chain letter of unfinished artwork...
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5 Nottinghamshire Artists You Can Support from Home
Sat 13 Jun 2020Back in mid-March, before our lives took an unexpected turn, Nottingham Contemporary hosted a fair celebrating all things print. It was my last cultural day out, and with a variety of workshops and some thirty stalls to browse, it did not disappoint. The fair introduced me to many talented makers based here in Nottingham, and now, without galleries to visit, it’s a great time to bring art into the home, while supporting Nottingham’s creative community.
Here are a few of the featured artists, whose works are available for purchase…
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Notts Music and Merch You Can Buy Today to Support Anti-Racism Causes
Fri 05 Jun 2020Bandcamp waives its fees one day every month to help support artists in lockdown. We’ve put together a list of artists who are choosing to donate money raised today to local and global funds and charities that help to fight racial injustice.
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Nusic Advice Video: Sorting Your Merch in Lockdown
Wed 03 Jun 2020Merch can arguably earn unsigned musicians more dollar than anything else (at the start of your career). In this vid, we talk designing, manufacturing, plus selling your merch. JLS also make an appearance. As does Mark in a wig. He’s not in JLS.
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NHS @ 70: The Organisation Collecting Your Stories, Memories and Opinions of the NHS
Sat 16 May 2020
Up until recently, it’s fair to say that many of us have been guilty of taking the NHS for granted. But as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the country, stretching the health service to its absolute limits, you can’t help but feel that, as a nation, we’re finally starting to truly understand the value of what we’re lucky to have. One organisation was well-ahead of the curve on the appreciation front, however, as the NHS at 70: The Story of Our Lives project has been collating stories, memories and experiences of the NHS for a few years, and 2020 has seen them focus their attention on the East Midlands. We talk to Oral History and Public Engagement Coordinator James McSharry to find out more...
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Young Nottingham Musicians Make Friends Across the World in Lockdown
Fri 15 May 2020Educational youth charity Nottingham Music Hub have been making friends across Europe during lockdown by releasing a socially-distanced music video, performed by the Robin Hood Youth Orchestra...
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Thank You Key Workers Colouring Page
Wed 13 May 2020Our Emily Catherine has kindly whipped up a peach of an illustration for you lot to colour in – all you need to do is click the link below to download a printable PDF. So grab your pens, pencils and crayons, turn off your phone, ignore the outside world and relax. Happy doodling…
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Notts Street Art: A Checklist for Your Daily Walk
Sat 09 May 2020Hands up if you're missing the whole heap of real-world culture that Notts has to offer? I think it's safe to say we all are. But while we stay safe and stay home, there is one artistic offering still available from this city. So the next time you’re on your daily walk, run or cycle, take a minute to look around at the art pieces that aren’t in galleries or on our screens, but sit on Nottingham’s walls, buildings and side streets...
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Nottstopping Festival: Everything You Need to Know About the 150 Hour Live Stream
Wed 29 Apr 2020The creative, charitable, community loving bunch at Light Hustle are back with another virtual fundraising festival to entertain us lot living through lockdown - this time it’s in support of our key workers. Keep checking this page for updates from the team as we get them, ahead of the event on 23 and 24 May.
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Love Your Locals: How to Support Your Independents in Their Time of Need
Tue 28 Apr 2020We’re a city with a long and proud history of independence, and currently boast one of the most diverse, active and eclectic independent business communities in the country. Unfortunately, the ongoing health crisis has resulted in many of them being among the hardest hit, and the majority of Nottingham’s independents have had to either close their doors or find creative ways to stay afloat until things return to normal. While these are obviously times of financial uncertainty for many of us, there are still ways that you can support your local independent businesses without leaving the house…
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3 Lucy and Lentils Recipes You Can Make With Cupboard Ingredients
Sun 26 Apr 2020When things get stressful in life, a plate of proper grub will always help ease the stress. After all, food is one of the best ingredients in life for comfort. If you’re struggling to make sense of the cans in your cupboard, then fear not – Lucy and Lentils has put together three recipes that you can easily cook at home and can make plenty of for the family too.
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Nusic Advice Video: How to Smash Your Time in Lockdown
Tue 14 Apr 2020We asked a load of NG faces their top three tips on how to stay sane and productive in lockdown - here's what they said. Well, those who got back to us...
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Create Your Own Spa Day at Home
Tue 14 Apr 2020Just because you haven’t worn makeup in weeks or your beard is verging on the bushy side, it doesn’t mean you can’t give yourself a little TLC. Self-care is more important than ever, so we’re guiding you through how to throw the ultimate spa day experience at home....
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Your Disco Needs You! How to support Nottingham's LGBT+ Community
Tue 07 Apr 2020It’s a bad time for many things at the moment as Nottingham remains in lockdown. There are so many jobs, performers, charities, communities and sex workers that are at risk...
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COMPETITION: Create Your Own LeftLion Cover
Mon 06 Apr 2020Ever fancied having a crack at a LeftLion cover? Well now's your chance...
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10 Years Later: How to Train Your Dragon
Sat 04 Apr 2020As it reaches its tenth anniversary, this action-packed Viking comedy proves it itself to be an age-old family classic...
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