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We Catch Up With Documentary Maker Jeanie Finlay About Her New Film ‘Your Fat Friend'

Known for her ability to tell human stories with respect, intrigue, and honesty, Nottingham-based Jeanie Finlay has established herself as one of the country’s finest documentary-makers. Now, she’s releasing her ninth feature, Your Fat Friend, which tells the story of anonymous blogger turned best-selling author Aubrey Gordon. We hear all about it…

Music Review: Ensemble M Candlelight Concert at National Justice Museum

We have something very different to bring to you today, as we headed off to the National Justice Museum...

We Speak to the Owners of Happy Sunday Vintage Shop About Their New Venture

A stunning new glass-fronted beauty has opened its door on Nottingham’s Derby Road. The arrival of the eye-catching vintage emporium Happy Sunday Vintage is another addition to the exciting independents in the area including Little Brickhouse, Little Plant Guys, the Danish Homestore and The Lime Gallery, to name a few. After staying vacant for many years, the iconic building (which many around the city will recognise as the old Ben Bowers restaurant) has been transformed into a technicolour, rummagers’ dream of vintage clothing, rare antique finds, one-of-a-kind mid-century furniture and homeware. Addie Kenogbon caught up with Happy Sunday co-owners, Bryony Selway and Mihnea Georgescu, and their ‘pawsernal’ assistant, Stevie the dog, to find out more about their new venture.  

We Talk To Nottingham-Based Promotors Bushdoctor About The Evolution Of Jungle Music

We chat to Nottingham-based promotors Bushdoctor about regional politics in and beyond music, the evolution of jungle as a genre – and why they’re celebrating 29 years since their launch with a very special event on 16 September featuring artistic heavyweights Fabio & Grooverider alongside Nicky Blackmarket, Navigator, MC Spyder, DJ SS and more…

UNESCO City of Literature Mark International Youth Day

Saturday 12 August was the UN’s International Youth Day, and to mark the occasion Nottingham UNESCO City of Lit’s Youth Board set up a celebratory weekend under the low wooden beams of Waterstones’ Sillitoe Room. We popped by on Friday to jot down some career advice and chat about our favourite books with the welcome fortification of a free vegan sarnie. (It was a great lunch - this is UNESCO, not Tesco)...

Gig Review: Protomartyr at Rescue Rooms

We sent Lawrence Poole to check out Detroit post-punk behemoths, Protomartyr...

Nadia on... The Right to Food

In Photos: The Struts at Rock City

British rock band The Struts have earned a global reputation as a must-see live act, so we had to check them out for ourselves...

Pride Celebrations Continue, Freestyle Painting and Bone Cult Are Back - Here's What's On in Nottingham This Week: 14th - 20th August

Entertainment lovers are in for a treat, as Nottingham plays host to an abundance of artistic talent this week. If that piqued your interest, here's what we think you should do over the next seven days...

Food Review: The Atrium Bar & Kitchen

One of Nottingham's greatest gems is The Atrium Bar & Kitchen, a vibrant, family-run eatery situated inside an old bank vault in Radcliffe, with a beautiful stained glass atrium dome hovering above you as you tuck into some of the tastiest dishes Notts has to offer. 

Left Stag: August 2023

We've recently bought back our monthly Forest and County columns after a few years in the wilderness. But it's about time we covered the other football team in Notts too, right? We are delighted to launch our new monthly Mansfield Town FC column penned by lifelong stags fan Josh Osoro Pickering...

Theatre Review: Father Brown

Classic thriller fun with the popular priest

Tiger Community Hub - the Social Enterprise Livening Up Lister Gate with Love

Tiger Community Hub is a big box retail unit with a difference. For one, they don't mind if you just come in and hog their heating whilst never spending a penny. Adam Pickering checks it out and chats to Founder and resident idea factory, Toni Jarvis.

A Brief History of Hip-Hop and Rhyme in Nottingham

On 11 August 2023, people from around the world will celebrate the 50th birthday of Hip-Hop (half a century since DJ Kool Herc’s famous ‘Back to school jam’ in The Bronx, NYC). Over the years Nottingham has also played a part in shaping its popularity in the UK. Claude Money goes through a brief history of Hip-Hop and rhyme in Nottingham.

Photographers Cal McNab and Tamara Clarke Reflect on Their Time on the Make It Easy Residency Program

Ahead of Cal McNab and Tamara Clarke’s joint Heartland photography exhibition at No.12 Restaurant this month, which will celebrate the completion of their time on the Make It Easy Residency Program, they caught up with us to reflect on their experiences over the past six months and how the residency has shaped their photography work into what it is today…

In Photos: Mangata Festival 2023

If you're a metal fan, Mangata is the place to go...

Festival Review: Mangata 2023

Mangata Festival made a triumphant return to Nottingham in July, bringing three stages of thrilling rock and metal to the masses...

Gig Review: The Wonder Stuff at Rock City

No matter who has played alongside Miles Hunt, The Wonder Stuff has always been a band that plays with passion and attitude that makes them a genuinely enjoyable act, writes Kevin Stanley...

Locating D.H. Lawrence: August 1923

It’s August 1923 and D.H. Lawrence is living in a rented farm cottage in New Jersey that includes a private field and horse...

Get To Know SNAYX Ahead Of Their Show At The Bodega

SNAYX are coming to The Bodega in October. Find out more about them here...