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Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature's Youth Advisory Board Celebrate the Launch of their Poetry Pamphlet
Sat 11 Apr 2026Join Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature's Youth Advisory Board as they celebrate the launch of their first poetry pamphlet on the 12th of April
New Nottingham Journal Reopens for Submissions
Sat 11 Apr 2026After selling out its debut issue, the New Nottingham Journal – the city’s print literary journal publishing short fiction, slow journalism, poetry and black-and-white art – is preparing its return in 2026.
Gig review: RockCorps at Rock City with Tinie Tempah, JayaHadADream and LYVIA
Sat 11 Apr 2026Nottingham RockCorps rocked Rock City on Wednesday night, with unforgettable performances from local stars JayaHadADream and LYVIA. The main headliner was the one and only Tinie Tempah...
LeftLion's Latest Listens #43: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 10 Apr 2026In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Book of Churches, Dusty 4 Track, Firmament and JJ Lovegrove...
Gig review: Idlewild at Rescue Rooms
Fri 10 Apr 2026Nearly 11 years since they last played the venue, beloved Scottish rockers Idlewild returned to Rescue Rooms this week. Bringing with them songs from their 2025 self-titled album along with a stacked catalogue of classics from across their 30+ year existence, they put on one hell of a performance to kick start this short run of UK dates. Here’s what went down…
Catching up with Nottingham poet and cultural historian Panya Banjoko
Fri 10 Apr 2026Panya Banjoko is a Nottingham-born poet and cultural historian and a tour de force in our local literature scene. She’s also the keeper of the Nottingham Black Archive and has been a Patron of Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature since it first received the accolade in 2015. We talk to Panya about past and current projects, her new StoryArcs fellowship and why mature ladies get more done…
Local artist Laura Dickinson talks her forthcoming debut album as Lace Thief
Thu 09 Apr 2026Laura Dickinson's Lace Thief project epitomises the creative spirit of Nottingham: unafraid of challenge, independent, and deeply committed to her art. In advance of her debut record’s release, Laura talks to us about family, curiosity, and the city that has helped her express herself.