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When it comes to the theatre, Nottingham has no shortage of stages, from the Playhouse to Nonsuch to the Theatre Royal. But we don’t often think of the wonderful history of old music halls and their star performers…

Gig Review: The Snuts at Rough Trade

Upstairs at Rough Trade was packed out to see the Snuts and get to hear the new material from Millennials, which is out on 23 February, live for the first time...

Gig Review: Katherine Priddy at Rough Trade

Rising star Katherine Priddy dropped in at Rough Trade on Tuesday night to sign copies of her new album, and play a few songs. Once again, the Nottingham audience provided a warm reception …

In Photos: The Deep Blue at The Bodega

Alongside Express Office Portico and Jemma Johnson, The Deep Blue bring their gorgeous harmonies to The Bodega, for a unique concept show which was split into four sections: Coming of Age, Loss, Love and Power...

We Find Out More About the Ethical Atelier Ahead of Their Sustainable Fashion Event at Cleaver & Wake

Next month, The Ethical Atelier, a popular sustainable fashion event which has been a big hit in Derby since its launch three years ago, will be making its Notts debut at Cleaver & Wake’s upstairs event space, offering eco-savvy fashion lovers a chance to shop for sustainable brands and learn how to foster more mindful and environmentally friendly shopping habits. We caught up with event organiser, business owner and sustainable textile activist, Abigail Wastie to find out more about her upcoming event…

We Interviewed the Snuts Ahead of Their Rough Trade Show

We had the chance recently to have a lovely chat with the even lovelier Callum Wilson from Scottish indie band The Snuts to talk all things millennials, tours and being a happy artist...

Gig Review: Fiddlehead at Rescue Rooms

Made-up of band members from both Have Heart and Basement, two legendary alt-rock bands who will headline this year’s Outbreak festival in Manchester, Fiddlehead are the ultimate supergroup for fans of post-hardcore. Bringing with them great support in the form of MSPAINT and Wrong Man, we went along to Rescue Rooms to see if they lived up to their supergroup billing…

We Chat to Paloma Faith Ahead of Her Royal Concert Hall Show

Paloma Faith will be bringing her Glorification of Sadness tour to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall in April of this year. The tour shares its name with her latest album and is a rebirth, of sorts, in terms of her artistry. It feels like she goes deeper into her emotions and her personal relationships when it comes to songwriting for this album, released last Friday, and there are dance floor hits as well as tearjerkers. We spoke with Paloma, over Zoom, about new eras, being vulnerable in her new music and why she feels female artists aren’t given enough credit in the music industry...

Concert Review: Valentine's Day Candlelight Concert at the Galleries of Justice

Thu 22 Feb 2024

The atmospheric courtroom of the National Justice Museum was the perfect setting for a romantic Valentine's Candlelight Concert on 16 February 2024....

Book Review: 'A Moonless Night' by Henry Normal

Thu 22 Feb 2024

Retiring from an illustrious career in TV, Henry Normal soon stepped into another role as one of Nottingham's favourite poets. Ahead of his homecoming show at the Playhouse in April, we review his dusky new collection...

We Chat to Holly Williams About Her Highly Anticipated New Novel

Wed 21 Feb 2024

A 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...

We Hear about Under the Bridge From the Project’s Coordinator Trekkah Benjamin

Wed 21 Feb 2024

The Under the Bridge project is a men's group that explores the positive mental health impacts of spending time in Blue Spaces. Established in the spring of 2022, the project has been delivering weekly sessions in, on and around water. Project Coordinator Trekkah Benjamin tells us more…

Concert Review : Royal Northern Sinfonia

Wed 21 Feb 2024

The Royal Northern Sinfonia plays at the Royal Concert Hall...

THePETEBOX on The Voice UK, Working With will.i.am, and Beat the Streets

Tue 20 Feb 2024

Nottingham’s Pete Sampson, aka THePETEBOX, has been making music for about the same amount of time that this very magazine has existed. Now based in London, the 2023 semi-finalist of The Voice UK chats to us about being coached by will.i.am, his appearance at Beat The Streets, and what’s coming up for him in 2024…

Left Magpie: Jan/Feb 2024

Revolving doors, open windows but same Notts...

Pick Six: Maddy Chamberlain

DHP’s Production Manager and Midnight Rodeo’s vocalist, Maddy Chamberlain picks six of her favourite things for our music-themed issue…

Gig Review: Dream Wife at The Bodega

Valentine's Day in Nottingham. Couples everywhere holding hands and trying to outdo one another by showing money means love. On the other hand a much more pure love is in the air at the Bodega...

In Photos: Pet Needs at Rescue Rooms