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Queer Band Slash Fiction on their Upcoming Show at JT Soar: " If we don't fight for visibility, what are we even doing?"
Wed 12 Feb 2020Since I moved to Nottingham as a young, queer person, I’ve been fortunate to stumble into the world of local indie, punk and DIY punk gigs, which have provided me with a community and more importantly, a place to go on a Friday night. Now, as an older, queer lesbian, I’m aware of the importance of carving out queer spaces, especially within rock clubs and bars that can be dominated by cis-gender, heterosexual boys.
We spoke to Beans from Queer band Slash Fiction ahead of their upcoming Fan Club debut show at JT Soar about personal lyrics, influences and their EP Flowers...
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Aussie Folk-Rockers Boy & Bear Prepare for Debut Nottingham Gig
Fri 07 Feb 2020ARIA award-winning Australian indie-rock band Boy & Bear captured our hearts with their charming folk sound way back in 2010. Following a four-year hiatus due to lead-singer Dave Hosking’s illness, the platinum record-holding band from Sydney are back on the scene with new album Suck on Light. We spoke with keyboardist Jon Hart about the band’s “weird” approach to developing their sound, preparations for their worldwide tour, and why Australia is dominating the charts internationally…
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Tabletop Game Design Company Needy Cat on Creating the Official Hellboy Board Game and Their First In-House Release
Thu 06 Feb 2020Tabletop games studio Needy Cat are the fast-paced, sharp minds behind some of the most exciting board games on the market. Working with household-name franchises as well as other small creators, they have one aim: to get as many people playing games as possible. We spoke to them about their work, as they gear up to launch their first, completely in-house designed game, Robot Fight Club…
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Interview: TV funnyman Spencer Jones is coming to Notts
Mon 03 Feb 2020Meet Spencer Jones; Twice nominated in the Edinburgh Festival comedy awards, a regular in BBC2's Upstart Crow and coming to Notts this month for an appearance at Just The Tonic...
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Interview: Bru-C On Bassline Bits, ‘Original Sounds’ And 2020 Plans
Sun 02 Feb 2020Fresh from a series of international shows last winter, Will Ryan caught up with Bru-C ahead of his homecoming gig this February...
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Theatre Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Tue 28 Jan 2020If you want fun, feel-good theatre with exceptional voices, this is the show for you.
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Interview: Grammy-Nominated Fatoumata Diawara Prepares For Her First Nottingham Trip
Mon 27 Jan 2020Addie Kenogbon chats with the star about staying true to her roots and sharing her music with the world as she embarks on a rare UK tour, coming to Rescue Rooms this February...
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Interview: Georgie on Her Inspirations and Imminent Hometown Show
Mon 20 Jan 2020Outrageously talented singer-songwriter Georgie needs no introduction round these parts, or far and wide for that matter. With her rich Americana sound, she's been capturing the hearts of audiences and collaborators (including Adele's Chasing Pavements co-writer) since the very beginning. We sat down with our favourite Mansfield lass ahead of her hometown gig next month...
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Meet Kaleidø: Putting Graft into their Craft
Wed 18 Dec 2019Bobby Twidale grabbed a pint one of Notts’ newest rising bands ahead of their Rough Trade gig and it’s clear these boys aren’t messing abaht...
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Basket Brigade: The Charity that Delivers Parcels of Joy to Nottingham's Most Deserving Residents
Mon 09 Dec 2019It’s estimated that Brits spend over £19 billion on presents during the festive season each year, and feast on 308 million slices of turkey. But not everyone thinks of December as a season of indulgence and happiness. That’s where Basket Brigade come in. Each year, with the help of a team of volunteers and the support from local businesses, they reward individuals and families in need with an extra dose of love, in the form of a present from their community…
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Interview: Talking tracks with Tristan da Cunha
Thu 28 Nov 2019We pick Tristan’s brain while he picks us some tracks ahead of his discotech x Pattern show in Notts...
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Matt Miller on His New Show, Disrupting Gender Rules and the Importance of Smiling
Thu 21 Nov 2019Matt Miller is a Nottingham-based poet and theatre person, who knows how to write and act out a proper good performance. Matt is bringing their brand new show Fitting to Nonsuch Studios, which promises to be a theatrical genderqueer glamour fast. We caught up with them ahead of the show…
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Notts Author Darren Simpson is Inspiring Children to Love Reading
Tue 19 Nov 2019We had a natter with him about his new project with the National Literacy Trust...
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Interview: Cellar Door Moon Crow On Inspirations, Positivity and Notts Stag Dos
Sun 10 Nov 2019Fans of rock, dust off yer trusty gig shoes ‘cause Cellar Door Moon Crow - two energetic brothers with a penchant for high energy tracks - are coming to Rock City this month. Will Ryan speaks to Phil and Tom about their sound, their album and life in the music industry ahead of their performance.
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From Jazz Shows to Album Recording: A Catch-Up with Henry Claude
Fri 08 Nov 2019Henry Claude is a man with his finger in many Notts music pies. Our Rachael sat down with him for a chat about his latest escapades...
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Interview: Bobby. on Diving in Deep and Learning to Swim
Mon 04 Nov 2019He might be a London lad but he’s got a lot of love for our city. We chat with Fabric resident and Pleasure Club head honcho Bobby. before The Waves bring him to Notts this November…
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Interview: The Kora-Playing Three
Thu 24 Oct 2019Brothers Seckou Keita, Sura Susso and Suntou Susso are all established Kora players in their own right, but at this year’s Hockley Hustle they’re treating us to a rare performance together on the Amity stage. Our Rachel talks life, music and more with the trio ahead of the show…
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Happy Mondays Are Back and Feeling Better Than Ever
Thu 24 Oct 2019Madchester pioneers and British music treasures Happy Mondays are on the verge of a mammoth Greatest Hits tour, with a sold out stop at Rock City next month. Our Rachael sat down for a chat with singer Rowetta...
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Robert Lindsay on His New Show, The Golden Age of Hollywood, and Singing at Derby County
Fri 18 Oct 2019From studying drama at Nottingham College – then known as Clarendon College – in the sixties, Robert Lindsay has gone on to become one of the most respected and well-loved stage and screen actors of his generation, picking up a BAFTA, a Tony Award and three Olivier Awards along the way. Not too shabby for the boy from Ilkeston. We caught up with the actor as he prepares to head back to the local stage with a starring role in Prism, the story of legendary Oscar-winning cinematographer Jack Cardiff…
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Vikki Stone is Putting on Her Stand-Up Song Show at Nottingham Playhouse
Fri 18 Oct 2019She’s serenaded the likes of Professor Brian Cox and Phillip Schofield, and now Vikki Stone is bringing her new stand-up show Songbird to Nottingham. We caught up with the award-winning comedian and musician to talk about her comedy inspirations, creative process and what she thinks of our fair city…
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Interview: Hot Chip Know A Lot About Notts
Wed 16 Oct 2019We chat with the British musical gems before they return to Rock City this October...
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Nottingham Comedian Scott Bennett: "There’s no such thing as regional comedy – if it’s funny, it’s funny."
Tue 15 Oct 2019Yorkshire lad Scott Bennett uprooted to Beeston a while ago, but he made sure he brought his Northern sense of humour with him. Ahead of his new tour Leap Year, which was nominated for Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival, the comic invites us into his shed to talk touring, writing for some of the UK’s biggest comedians and his comedy heroes...
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Interview: 15 Years Of Buggin' Out
Sun 13 Oct 2019This year, Soul Buggin’ celebrates 15 years of acting as the city’s beating heart for soulful electronic sounds. Oliver Payne caught up with the crew to find out what’s kept the party going until now and why their show with New York’s DJ Spinna will mark a milestone in Nottingham’s late-night heritage.
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James Hurn: The Impressionist Introducing a New Generation to Tony Hancock
Fri 11 Oct 2019At the height of its popularity, Hancock’s Half Hour attracted audiences of more than 20 million people. For context, that’s almost 40% of the entire population of Britain at that time, and four times as many UK viewers of the Game of Thrones series finale. Described by Mark Lewisohn as “the yardstick against which all subsequent British sitcoms have been measured”, its influence can still be seen in anything from Alan Partridge and The Office to Seinfeld. This month sees actor, impressionist and lifelong Hancock fan James Hurn return to Nottingham with his one man-many voices Hancock and Co. show, featuring brand new material and lost sketches…
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Department For Dance Has Found A New Place to Groove
Mon 30 Sept 2019The drinks might be cheap but there's more to this night than just boozin'. We chat to the founder to see what this new event is all abaht.
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