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The Kingston Queen: A profound coming-of-age novel with accompanying musical album

A spare time lockdown project lay dormant in Melvin Grant’s drawer for three years before resurfacing as an emotional, inspiring coming-of-age novel, spanning themes of abuse, homophobia, racism, love and loss. And if that isn’t enough, The Kingston Queen even has an accompanying musical album, written entirely by Melvin.

The Thompsons on vinyl, the Kardomah and King George parks

Nottingham's most opinionated greengrocers on vinyl, a Notts coffee shop lost to time, and King George parks

A walk in the park: how the King George V Memorial Fund helped preserve our green spaces

We’re lucky to have lots of local parks in Nottingham – but they don’t just establish or maintain themselves. As the lungs, playgrounds, and life-givers of our city, they’ve seen a whole range of uses over time, from wartime food growing through to cricket grounds, football pitches, and skate parks. Celebrating the enduring legacy of King George V’s memorial fund, genealogist and local historian Russell Davies of Leaves of History digs deep into the origins of the parks it bestowed, and their shifting purposes and stewardship.

Theatre Review: The King Stone at Nottingham Playhouse

A brand new play channels the mystical energy of the Nine Ladies, Derbyshire's stone circle. But what can ancient monuments and the spinning cosmos say about relationships down here on earth... 

Book review: The Undisputed King of Selston by Danny Scott

Writer Danny Scott’s memoir, The Undisputed King of Selston, delves into Nottinghamshire's rich mining history from a personal and emotional perspective. Marcus Lawrence delves into the journalist’s newest book, and his deep-rooted, generational connections to the city.

Gig review: King Creosote at Metronome, with Emily Barker

With almost 50 albums in his cannon, King Creosote (aka Kenny Anderson) is in town to promote his latest long player, the Roman-themed I Des. Along with Emily Barker, in support and as part of the seven-piece band, the Metronome audience is treated to a performance packed with tender joy...

In photos: Set in Motion at Saltbox, with Alma Close and King Cerulean

Can Tiktok superstar make it in stand-up comedy?

The Gen-Z internet sensation brings his fast paced stand-up and character sketch comedy to Nottingham. But deprived of his Tiktok medium will he be any good?
 

Gig review: Kings of Leon at Motorpoint Arena

While an abundance of live music is a daily occurrence in our great city, it is not often that arguably one of the biggest rock bands in the world pays a visit to Nottingham. So naturally when the Followill family announced they were coming over from Nashville and stopping at the Arena in support of their latest opus Can We Please Have Fun, we had to go along to catch the Kings of Leon in action...

Kings Of Leon, PETEBOX, Acoustickle, Women in S.T.E.M and a picnic. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week - 8th-14th July 2024...

This week Nottingham is bringing you music galore, kicking it off with BRIT Award winners Kings of Leon on Monday night. Then, later on in the week, the first LeftLion Live Podcast with The Petebox, and local acts from Acoustickle and Cultural Vibrations will come together for 15th anniversary showcases. Plus we have an exciting day of talks, that will celebrate women in S.T.E.M, a comedy night and much more.

Carolina’s TexMex tell us about their vegan, gluten free dishes and their new home at the King Billy

Bringing a burst of colour and fiery flavour to the King Billy’s rooftop beer garden, Mark Walsh and Angela Shepherd cook up a delicious blend of vegan, gluten free Tex-Mex dishes at Carolina’s Chilli. We caught up to talk hot sauce, having a bricks and mortar kitchen, and what the summer holds…

Gig Review: King No-One at Rescue Rooms

Having been actively releasing new music and touring relentlessly for the last decade now, it’s crazy to think that Manchester-based indie outfit King No-One have never actually released a full-length album. Now with the band briefly emerging from a studio lockdown for this run of shows and talk of new material on the horizon, we had to go along to their gig at Rescue Rooms to see how the new songs were coming along…

Book Review: 'A Moonless Night' by Henry Normal

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...

Gig Review: To Kill A King at Rescue Rooms

It was a bitterly cold evening but nothing was gonna stop the folks of Nottingham from attending this show at Rescue Rooms...

The Thompsons on Doctor Who, King Charles III and Local Cheese

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

Gig Review: Pectora, No Setting Sun, Heathen Kings & Tailgunner

What better way to spend a Tuesday evening, then heading down to The Old Salutation Inn to see four bands in one evening...

Theatre Review: The King and I

Ian C Douglas reviews the King and I at the Theatre Royal...

Ahead Of Henry Normal’s Appearance At Metronome, We Chat To Him About Bees, Ghosts And The Oncoming AI Apocalypse

Ahead of Henry Normal’s appearance at Metronome in October, we chat to him about bees, ghosts and the oncoming AI apocalypse...

We Talk to Musician Jerub About Finding His Sound at the University of Nottingham and Performing at the King’s Coronation Concert

From finding his sound at the University of Nottingham to performing at the King’s Coronation Concert earlier this year, Jerub’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of incredible. The talented and soulful Nottingham musician tells us how his experiences at university shaped him into who he is today…

The Thompsons on the King's Coronation, Glastonbury Festival and Podcasts

The Thompsons share their thoughts on the King's Coronation, Glastonbury Festival and this month's theme, podcasts...

Meet the man behind the unique take on Macbeth at the Playhouse

Ian C Douglas interviews Henry Maynard, Artistic Director at Flabbergast, the radical theatre company appearing at the Playhouse...

In Photos: Wunderhorse and Sun King

Wunderhorse bring their recently released debut album ‘Cub’ to The Bodega...

In Photos: King No one, Delights and Gender Envy at Rescue Rooms

A top trio took over Rescue Rooms recently...

A Day in the Life Behind the Bar of Sneinton’s The King Billy

Taking over the family business eight years ago, Jon Blyth is now the proud owner of Sneinton hotspot The King Billy. Dedicated to community and inclusion, he tells all about how the pub fell to him and why he loves his job…

We Hear All About Collected Poems: Volume Two, the Brand New Book From Notts Legend Henry Normal

From co-creating the British TV classic The Royle Family to setting up Baby Cow Productions with Steve Coogan, Henry Normal has had an industrious career in the arts. But since retiring, the 65-year-old has turned his hand back to his first love, poetry, and is celebrating his second volume of Collected Poems, published last month by Flapjack Press…