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Survivor's Guilt and Hidden Trauma: the Hillsborough Disaster 35 Years On
Sun 07 Apr 2024On April 15 1989, during an FA Cup tie between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool FC 766 people were injured at Hillsborough and a further 97 died as a result of overcrowding in one of the stands. We delve into the depths of the fallout of this tragedy, exploring the hidden trauma and survivor's guilt present within many of the two clubs fanbases.
Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide and violence
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Nottingham Residents Invited to Take Part in World-First Citizen Assembly Initiative at New Art Exchange
Sat 06 Apr 2024New Art Exchange (NAE) is setting a global precedent for community-led arts delivery with the launch of the VOICE Assembly, a permanent citizen assembly to be included within the diverse arts organisation's leadership structure. The initiative invites forty local residents to represent the wider community and directly shape NAE’s neighbourhood strategy and investments. NAE is developing a blueprint for cultural institutions worldwide, championing citizen-led decision-making in arts and culture.
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Jude Forsey Tells Us All About His New Single ‘It’s all a waste'
Sat 06 Apr 2024We sit down for a chat with 16-year-old Wollaton-based musician Jude Forsey, who tells us all about his song-writing process, studying at Confetti, his musical influences, his acting work, and the support he has received from Dean Jackson and BBC Introducing...
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Kyoto Jazz Massive Feat. Vanessa Freeman & the Echoes Of a New Dawn Orchestra [jazz-funk/brokenbeat/soulfulhouse]
Wed 20 Mar 2024![20.3-Kyoto-Jazz-Massive (1)-114492.jpg](/media/0ipfd1pj/203-kyoto-jazz-massive-1-114492.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=796&sourceHeight=526&v=1da2db0e7d04110)
Keep All the Parts & Relief Map, Five Leaves New Poetry Launch With Roy Young and Jan Norton
Fri 15 Mar 2024![9781915434142-114302.jpg](/media/caeptkza/9781915434142-114302.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=442&sourceHeight=674&v=1da6338a4e2db20)
Rock City To House Ashes of Lemmy From Motorhead in New Statue
Thu 14 Mar 2024Rock City and the Derbyshire-based Bloodstock festival have announced that the legendary, late, great Lemmy Kilmister will be memorialised with a new bust containing his ashes appearing at both venues...
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GOBS Announce Their Brand-New Show 'EARTH'
Mon 26 Feb 2024Nottingham's hand-picked poetry collective returns with a globe-spanning show...
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We Chat to Holly Williams About Her Highly Anticipated New Novel
Wed 21 Feb 2024A seasoned freelance journalist, Holly Williams has embarked upon another career as a novelist. As NTU WRAP's featured author for this spring she was in town at the new Central Library, so we thought we'd catch up with her...
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We Speak to World Music Event Producer Rastarella as Her Signature Event Cultural Vibrations Turns Fifteen Years Old
Thu 15 Feb 2024Born in Trinidad, Rastarella is a world music event producer, an empowerment speaker and hosts on Nottingham’s number one urban radio station, 97.5 Kemet FM. She is also a mother of three daughters, a SEN mother, and married. If you ever get to meet Rastarella, you will never forget it. Launching her signature event Cultural Vibrations in 2009 at Hockley Hustle and founding the Nottingham Global Roots Festival in 2015, 2024 marks her fifteenth year in business. It's a massive milestone as a grassroots promoter who is consistently showcasing music from around the world at numerous venues, events and festivals. This is Rastarella, interviewed by Parisa East of Acoustickle…
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We Speak to Music Artist and Entrepreneur Parisa East as Her Live Music Platform Acoustickle Turns Fifteen Years Old
Mon 12 Feb 2024Parisa East is a music artist and entrepreneur with many years of experience promoting live music events, supporting local talent, and providing quality cultural experiences in Nottingham. In 2009 she launched Acoustickle: a live music platform to spotlight emerging artists, and encourage musicians to share their original compositions with respectful audiences. With decorated venues, and intimate, inspiring performance spaces, the immersive atmosphere captivates all that are present. In 2022, she received an AIM award, as the East Midlands local hero, nominated by Dean Jackson, presenter of BBC Introducing. This is Parisa East, interviewed by Acoustickle’s very own CeCe about her visions for the future and the importance of creating a stage for unknown artists…
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