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A six-week run is coming from the brains behind the Beeston Film Festival...

We Chat to Virgin Radio UK’s Amy Voce About Her Time at Nottingham Trent University and Her Most Memorable On-Air Moments

Before her voice became familiar across the nation thanks to her work on Gem 106 and Virgin Radio UK, broadcaster Amy Voce studied a degree in Communication Studies at Nottingham Trent University. We chat to her all about her connections to the city, her Two New Mums podcast, and her most memorable on-air moments…

Music Reviews: September 2023

This month, we review the music of Seas of Mirth, Melonyx, Dan Ottewell, Office Goth, and Fat Digester...

Left Stag: September 2023

Our man Josh Pickering is back with a run-down of the last month of action at for Mansfield Town and some news of his own offspring donning the amber shirt...

Gig Review: Geese at The Bodega

American Post-Punk band with twinges of prog and country, Geese are making their way into their aptly named album 3D Country. They touched down in the UK this September, and made a stop at Nottingham’s very own Bodega, joined by one of Nottingham’s most exciting exports, Dura Mater, and chaos collective Folly Group. Here’s how it went…

We Speak to the Founder of Five Leaves Bookshop as It Celebrates Its 10th Birthday

Tue 19 Sept 2023

Tucked away in Swann’s Yard behind Primark, Five Leaves Bookshop has become a vital fixture in Nottingham’s literary scene, winning the British Book Awards’ Independent Bookshop of the Year in 2018. As it celebrates its tenth birthday, we had a chat with Five Leaves’ Scottish founder and manager, Ross Bradshaw...

Gig Review: Larkins at Rescue Rooms

Tue 19 Sept 2023

They may have postponed their April tour dates to align with their new record deal, but it was all worth it in the end...

We Chat to the Owners of the Tokenhouse as the Shop Turns 50 Years Old

Situated on St Peter’s Gate, The Tokenhouse is one of Nottingham’s hidden gems, selling everything from toys, jelly cats, pottery, mugs, jewellery, books, and greeting cards. Since becoming an established retail outlet in 1973, Geoff, Dizz, and their daughter Holly are celebrating The Tokenhouse’s fifty year anniversary.

In Photos: JP Cooper and Jerub at Rescue Rooms

JP Cooper and local singer-songwriter Jerub brought their beautiful songs to Rescue Rooms...

Gig Review: Echo & The Bunnymen at Royal Concert Hall

Echo & The Bunnymen performed Ocean Rain in full along with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra...

Comedians Durk & Ski Chat to LeftLion Ahead of Their Show at Nonsuch Studios

The TikTok stars behind Terreh and the Nosy Neighbour talk comedy on social media, their live tour and the joy of Notts humour...

Poetry Festival, Rollerdiscoing, Bat Walks, LGBTQ+ Comedy and More: Here's What's On This Week in Nottingham 17-24 September

Get your skates on and get planning - there's a roller-disco, poetry, comedy, music and nature events all happening in Nottingham this week!

We Chat to Legendary Broadcaster Clive Tyldesley About Meeting Brian Clough and Studying at Uni of Nottingham

World Cup ties; Champions League finals; England internationals: If you’ve watched a major game of football over the past five decades, you’ve likely heard the iconic voice of Clive Tyldesley commentating on said game. We had a chat with the legendary broadcaster about working in his beloved sport, meeting Brian Clough, and studying Industrial Economics at the University of Nottingham…

Gig Review: Demob Happy at The Bodega

Demob Happy headlined the cosy Bodega on Wednesday 13 September...

In Photos: Two Door Cinema Club at Rock City

Legendary indie outfit Two Door Cinema Club visited Rock City and our Stephanie Webb was there to capture it all...

In Photos: Nottingham Jazz Festival

With Peggy's Skylight situated in the heart of Hockley, Nottingham is a great city to be a fan of jazz music. And now the Nottingham Jazz Festival has been added to the city's festival circuit, it's become an even better place for fans of the genre...

In Photos: Hot Mulligan at Rescue Rooms

Emo punk outfit Hot Mulligan brought their most recent album Why Would I Watch to Rescue Rooms...

Gig Review: Cinder Well at Metronome