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Gig Review: Wargasm UK at Rock City

Mon 13 Nov 2023

After making waves at Rescue Rooms when they last visited Nottingham, Wargasm UK have now graduated to Rock City level audiences. Naturally, Izzy Morris was curious to see what all of the buzz was about...

We Catch up With Seas of Mirth About Their Fantastically Fun New Record ‘Kriller'

Sun 12 Nov 2023

Almost four years since their last album, Nottingham’s best party band Seas of Mirth have stormed back onto our record players with Kriller, a groovy fandango of deep sea disco tunes. We caught up with members Al Juddy and Paul Lynch to find out their recent highlights and hijinks...

Theatre, a Book Launch, and Live Music: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 13 - 19 November

Sun 12 Nov 2023

Theatre Royal and Rock City both feature twice on this week's list, but who can blame us when they're putting on events as great as these ones? Read on to find out more...

AI Up Mi Duck: An Interactive Fiction Game Exploring Transhumanism, Poverty, and Whether the Broadmarsh Centre Will Ever Get Finished

Sat 11 Nov 2023

It’s 2123 and life has got a bit rubbish. Humans are unemployed because AI does everything for them. This means there isn’t much to do other than sit inside and watch telly; Fortunately, there’s l-o-a-d-s of channels. This is the concept for AI Up Mi Duck, an interactive fiction game exploring transhumanism, poverty, and whether the Broadmarsh Centre will ever get finished…

In Photos: Tigercub & James And The Cold Gun

Sat 11 Nov 2023

With The Perfume of Decay — Tigercub’s third record of nocturnal, hard-hitting rock, as well as their first release for Loosegroove Records — Jamie Hall draws the curtains shut and embraces a moody, melancholic sound that’s every bit as cinematic as Hollywood itself. Last week, the band brought the album to The Bodega...

In Photos: Poets of the Fall at Rock City

Sat 11 Nov 2023

Finnish rockers Poets of the Fall — singer Marko, guitarist Olli and keyboardist Captain – started out their musical adventure from scratch in 2003, later joined by guitarist Jaska, bassist Jani and drummer Jari. Twenty years since first forming, they headline Rock City...

Gig Review: Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart at Rescue Rooms

Sat 11 Nov 2023

Combining global music, reggae, fusion and punk influences, Jah Wobble has entranced the world with his hypnotic bass riffs for over four decades and has become one of Britain’s most influential and distinct bass players. Accompanied by his band, Invaders of the Heart, Jah Wobble is reborn into a new decade as defiant as ever with a brand new UK tour...

We Chat to Molly About Her New EP 'Burning Bridges'

Sat 11 Nov 2023

Molly is one of Nottingham’s brightest young talents, the singer-songwriter has just performed at Hockley Hustle, and released her new EP Burning Bridges last month. We chatted to her about what it was like breaking through in the city, and what went into the making of her new EP...

Hanging Out With the National Justice Museum’s Resident Jailer Nino

Fri 10 Nov 2023

If you’ve ever visited the National Justice Museum, it’s likely that you’ve come across some costumed actors along the way. These characters, known as interpreters, can be found carrying out performances such as mock trials and hangings, giving tours of the museum and the caves below, helping you to navigate your way around, and starring in the museum’s murder mystery events. We catch up with Nino, who is most commonly seen dressed up as the museum’s jailer, to find out more about what this unique and wonderful role involves on a daily basis…

Gig Review: Creeper at Rock City

Fri 10 Nov 2023

Nottingham may have been overtaken with the festive spirit this past week with the opening of Winter Wonderland, but in a dark room over on Talbot Street the ghost of Halloween was still found lingering. This is because Southampton-hailing goth-rockers Creeper had crawled their way to the hallowed halls of Rock City, bringing with them their uniquely theatrical live show. Performing fresh off the release of their critically-acclaimed vampire rock opera Sanguivore in October, the show promised to be a spectre-cle (sorry, not sorry) – full of high expectations and a little smidgen of dread, we went along to investigate…

Interview: The Walk Director Michael Jobling and Screenwriter Sophie Ellerby

Fri 10 Nov 2023

Sofia Jones speaks to director Michael Jobling and screenwriter Sophie Ellerby about their new short film The Walk, which was produced by Notts' own Griffin Pictures and screened at the 67th BFI London Film Festival as part of the Right Here, Right Now programme...

Theatre Review: Empty Orchestra

Fri 10 Nov 2023

Andy Kells reviews Empty Orchestra at Nonsuch Studios...

We Hear From the Nottingham Residents Uniting for Warm Homes

Fri 10 Nov 2023

Some say the public can’t afford to care about climate change right now, but the truth is it's already hitting people in the pocket. Lots of organisations in Notts agree, and that's why they're 'Uniting for Warm Homes' on Saturday 18 November. Campaigner Alice Bayes talks us through why she wants local MPs to take action...

Theatre Review: Falstaff from Opera North

Fri 10 Nov 2023

Absurd, but superb, full of naughtiness and fun - we went along to see Opera North's laugh-out-loud retro production, Falstaff...

Our November Cover Artist Ilinca Sivoglo Tells Us More About the Inspirations Behind Her Futuristic Design

Thu 09 Nov 2023

We asked our November cover artist Ilinca Sivoglo to tell us more about her inspirations...

Gig Review: Bleach Lab at The Bodega

Thu 09 Nov 2023

London-based four-piece Bleach Lab are known for creating ethereal indie soundscapes. LeftLion's Phil Taylor reviews as The Bodega is transported to another dimension for a night of delicate vocals and hazy guitar riffs...

Gig Review: Briston Maroney at Rescue Rooms

Thu 09 Nov 2023

Following the release of the blissfully introspective Ultrapure, American singer-songwriter Briston Maroney heads on tour to celebrate his sophomore album. The lyrical storyteller makes a stop at Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms for a chilled-out set…

Bears! Nature, Culture and Beyond: The Lakeside Arts Exhibition That Gives an Insight Into the History of Bears

Wed 08 Nov 2023

Local archaeologist Ben Normington interviewed the co-curators of the current exhibition in the archaeology museum at Lakeside Arts - Prof. Hannah O’Regan and Dr. Liam Lewis, both from the Department of Classics and Archaeology, University of Nottingham. The exhibition is called Bears! Nature, Culture and Beyond and gives an insight into the cultural history of bears…

Gig Review: piri at Rescue Rooms

Wed 08 Nov 2023

The new queen of liquid Drum and Bass came to Rescue Rooms with dance moves and sound systems that have set the standard for how these gigs can be performed...