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Taking a break from his prosperous side hustle as a successful YouTuber, Justin Hawkins is back doing what he does best – rocking out with Rufus, Frankie and brother Dan in The Darkness. With their brilliantly titled new album Dreams On Toast set for a March release, the band stopped by Rough Trade Nottingham to give fans an early preview of their latest project, and surely a rendition of their festive hit, Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End). Surely…right?! Er, here’s what went down…

Gig review: Shed Seven at Rock City, with The Sherlocks

Sun 15 Dec 2024

The Shed Seven boys are breathing in rarefied air these days. Two number one albums in the same year, as laconic frontman Rick Witter understandably takes great pride in telling the sold-out Rock City crowd. That's put them in a very small club of 20… step aside The Beatles, ABBA, Bob Dylan, Elvis, Tay Tay and RiRi… oh and ahem… Blue...

Gig review: Miles Kane at Rescue Rooms

Sun 15 Dec 2024

Bonafide Indie rocker Miles Kane returned to Nottingham with his one man band voyage. He graced the Rescue Rooms and left no one in doubt that he's still got it - and is on the up again....

From Christmas jazz to seasonal stage productions: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 16-22 December

Sun 15 Dec 2024

This week in Nottingham, festivities get into full-swing, as the Theatre Royal puts on some Christmas-themed show tunes and Bodega's annual Christmas Covers party returns for its 22nd year. Meanwhile, Lakeside Arts showcases a magical new stage show for kids and Malt Cross puts on a seasonal jazz night.

As the shows begin to quiet down towards Christmas and the New Year, a hometown performance at Billy Bootleggers for much loved local band Confyde was welcome news and a perfect way to get out of the horrendous weather for a few hours of heavy metal huddling...

In photos: The Clause at Rescue Rooms, with Kaliko and Tom A Smith

Sat 14 Dec 2024

LeftLion's Latest Listens #13: Notts music we're currently spinning

Sat 14 Dec 2024

In this week's LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from ALT BLK ERA, Jayahadadream, Pretty Windows and Alice for Breakfast...

Reclaim the Night: marching for women's safety

Sat 14 Dec 2024

Beginning in Leeds in 1977 as part of the Women's Liberation Movement, Reclaim the Night is an annual march throughout the UK against sexual violence, calling for gender equality, and women’s right to be safe on the streets at night. Katherine Monk-Watts recounts the profound experience of attending the event for the very first time...