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We catch up with Sunna Margrét ahead of her Rough Trade show

Icelandic alt-pop artist Sunna Margrét will be performing live at Rough Trade as part of her UK mini tour. Ahead of the date, she shares her thoughts on the influence of her country, language and culture on her music, as well as her bond with Nottingham electro-funk masters Revenge of Calculon...

Guns, hamburgers and dollar signs: Andy Warhol comes to Lakeside Arts

Over at Lakeside Arts, a new exhibition, Andy Warhol: Pop Icon documents the work and influence of the famed and enigmatic artist. Featuring rock stars, Hollywood icons, death, hamburgers, guns, and money, this not-to-be-missed exhibition covers Warhol’s glittering career over four decades – Editor Sophie Gargett went along to unpick some of the themes behind his work. 

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Andy Warhol: Pop Icon

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Janina Ramirez - Legenda In Conversation

Janina Ramirez - 'Legenda' In Conversation

What's Happening At Nottingham's Festival of Science and Curiosity in 2026

For two weeks every February, a wide range of scientists, researchers, engineers, creatives and inventors get out of the lab and go into Notts schools, libraries and community venues to show their work...

Notts artist Nakufo on her new light installation

For this month’s Art Works we heard from Notts based artist Nakufo, whose work Obelisk of Connectivity will be part of Light Night 2026.

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Andy Warhol: Pop Icon

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures - the Red Shoes

What To See At Light Night 2026: Strobes in the Square, A 10 Metre Long Purring Cat, An Obelisk and More

Back for its eighteenth year this weekend, see the city glow after dark for this free, family-friendly event and explore landmarks, streets, art and hidden corners. 

We chat to Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai

Scottish post-rock would be nothing without Mogwai, who have now entered their fourth decade. Ahead of their date at Rock City on 15th February, we spoke to the band - in the shape of frontman Stuart Braithwaite - about their new album, film scores, and the upcoming tour...

Market value: the past and present of Victoria Centre Market

Over the last few years, a part of Nottingham’s history has slowly started to vanish, with traders at the Victoria Centre Market being asked to end their hundred year leases partway through. A space that once hosted hundreds of local traders is now home to just a few- who find themselves in a state of limbo. Matteo D’Alesio visits to hear some of their concerns, while taking a step back in time to highlight what made the market special in the first place. 

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Gig review: BBC Introducing East Midlands Showcase at Metronome

Local Nottingham venue Metronome delivered another sellout event in partnership with the BBC Introducing team, represented by Dean Jackson. There’s always a vibrancy inherent to nights like this, no doubt triggered by the breadth of grassroots talent, and Nottingham’s music lovers entered the room with the enticing persuasion that they might witness a slice of the future in the making...

Gig review: St. Paul & the Broken Bones at Rock City, with Tyler Ballgame

Birmingham, Alabama became a whole lot closer as Nottingham's Rock City played host to the eight-piece whirlwind that is St. Paul and the Broken Bones...

Nottsword February 2026 answers

Did you get the right answers? Have a peek inside and see...

Live music, light shows, and classic cinema: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 2 - 8 February

From legendary artists and independent musicians, to cinema and light installations, this week brings a wide assortment of events to the Notts creative scene. Here are our picks of this week...

Andy Warhol: Pop Icon

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Review: Beat The Streets 2026

“This is our 8th edition since 2018; we’ve raised over half a million pounds so far!” proudly announces Managing Director of DHP Family George Akins during the Beat The Streets press tour backstage at Rock City. It’s a mind-blowing sum of money and a reminder that this festival hasn’t just become a staple of the Notts calendar for giving the city an amazing day of live music – it’s an event that makes a huge difference. Heading out for another day of venue roaming and charity fundraising, this is what our LeftLion team got up to at Beat The Streets 2026…