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Wollaton Hall Set For World Exclusive T-Rex Exhibition This Summer

The first Tyrannosaurus Rex to be exhibited in England for over a century will arrive in Nottingham this summer.

One in Four: Nottingham's Experiences with Baby Loss

Despite occurring in a quarter of pregnancies, the subject of baby loss remains one of society’s great taboos. Friends and family can feel awkward and uncomfortable around grieving parents, who in turn are forced to bottle up their grief in order to avoid being ostracised, and antenatal classes and books all too often avoid the subject altogether. We speak to Nottingham residents Charlotte Kingsbury, who experienced eleven losses in eight pregnancies, and Carly Williams and Martin Sommerville, whose son Zephyr was stillborn in 2013, to ask why Britain is so poorly prepared to deal with baby loss...

Level Up: Framework Are Running a 30 Day Fundraiser to Bridge the Digital Exclusion Gap

Digital exclusion is becoming an increasingly important issue as the world becomes more and more digitised, with studies indicating that more than 90% of jobs now require a level of digital skill. While many homeless people have access to phones, they are increasingly being left behind by advancing technology. Throughout April, Framework are encouraging locals to utilise their own gaming skills for a fundraising campaign, Level Up… 

Review: Patricia Francis’ The Art of Oppression at New Art Exchange

Alex Stubbs checked out Patricia Francis’ The Art of Oppression as it premiered at New Art Exchange

Metronome Have Expanded Their Virtual Line Up with Three Events from Nottingham Poetry Festival featuring Henry Normal

Following the success of the virtual festival and a string of gigs at the latter end of 2020, the venue announced further big names for their Metronome Sessions… 

The Carousel Launches International Womxn's Day Exhibition

The project showcases artists from all over the UK and is created by womxn, about womxn, to celebrate womxn...

Dead Quiet is a New Short Film That’s a Different Viewing Experience Because of Lockdown

Screen section co-editor Jamie Morris talks to filmmaker Alex Withers about how the pandemic has changed the way people will experience Dead Quiet, his new short film...

CATALYST is City Arts’ New Programme That Exhibits and Supports Black Artists and Artists of Colour

In response to their Black Lives Matter commitments, City Arts present CATALYST – a programme exhibiting and supporting black artists and artists of colour, designed by curator in residence, Saziso Phiri.

Nusic New Music Podcast #424 with Ex.In, As December Falls, Franky Bones, Saffron Gray and More...

This week’s New Music Podcast features Post Malone’s musical brother, a lot of non-tenuous tenuous links, plus a song about pasta.

The Podcast may contain some fruity language. Sensitive ears – you have been warned.

How the New Art Exchange Became a Leading International Arts Space

Skinder Hundal has been Director at New Art Exchange (NAE) since 2008, from the moment their iconic black box building in Hyson Green first opened its doors. Now, as he takes up a new position as Director of Arts, British Council, Skinder reflects on NAE’s journey from a small community-led organisation to a leading international arts space, and the important role it has played in championing art from diverse culture.

LeftLion Expands Distribution To Twenty Major Notts Supermarkets

After a successful trial last issue, the upcoming (Feb-March) issue of LeftLion will be distributed across twenty Notts branches of Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Morrisons and Tesco.

We're All Black Down Here is Set to Explore the History of an African-Caribbean Miner in the East Midlands

George White talks to writer Milly James and producer Sophia Ramcharan about We’re All Black Down Here, a short film exploring the story of an African-Caribbean miner in the East Midlands...

Looking Ahead: 2021 Nottingham Art Exhibitions At a Glance

2020 may have been a bit of a letdown, but once restrictions allow it, we can’t wait to visit a range of art exhibitions. Here are a few new shows you can look forward to. All dates are subject to change, so be sure to check before visiting...

Soldiers on the Street: Why Ex-Military Personnel Find Themselves Experiencing Homelessness

It’s long been the case that ex-military personnelfind themselves experiencing homelessness at highly disproportionate rates. The lack of support for transitioning back into civilian life, substance abuse issues and PTSD all play contributing factors and, while steps are being taken to address the issue, it remains problematic. Ex-serviceman Tony was in the Royal Navy for three years and the Royal Marines for another nine, before a serious injury ended his military life. Here, he talks about the experience of going from being a decorated veteran to living on the streets...

(Not) Driving Home for Christmas: Nottingham's Expats On Their First Christmas Away from Loved Ones

The never-ending merry-go-round of Government lockdowns, tiers and regulation changes mean that, for many of us, it’s beginning to look like Christmas 2020 will be very different. Continuing travel restrictions and limits on the numbers of people who can gather have ensured that, for some Notts residents, Christmas will be spent away from their loved ones for the very first time…

Ex-Kemet FM Host and Twitter Enthusiast Tony Bates is Leaving Nottingham

Kemet FM host, graphics company owner, Police Commissioner candidate and Twitter enthusiast; Tony Bates has spent the last 22 years in Nottingham, and has been both a catalyst and an observer of change. This month, he bids the city farewell to become Scarborough’s answer to Basil Fawlty. We had a catch up about his best moments here over the last two decades…

Exhibition Review: Jimmy Roberts' Akimbo at Nottingham Contemporary

Akimbo, Guadeloupean-born artist Jimmy Robert’s latest exhibition currently on view at Nottingham Contemporary, captures an important moment not only in the artist’s career but also the social moment we are living in.

Lakeside Art's Djanogly Gallery Reopens with Mat Collishaw Exhibition

After closing doors in March due to the pandemic, Lakeside Arts will be reopening from Saturday 17 October with the first major solo exhibition of a Notts-born contemporary artist… 

30 Years Later: The Exorcist III

Looking for a cult classic horror to sink your teeth into this Halloween? Michael McCarroll reviews The Exorcist III in celebration of its 30th anniversary...

Wollaton Hall Are Having a Light Extravaganza This Crimbo

They’re also looking for a special superstar to switch on the magic…

Exhibition Review: Lost Stories at Surface Gallery

Kelly Palfrey headed down to Surface Gallery to check out their latest exhibition, Lost Stories...

25 Years Later: Chungking Express

Contributors Charlie Alexander and Michael McCarroll revisit Chungking Express, 25 years after the UK release of this Hong Kong classic...

From Sneinton to Xingu: Notts Musician Nathaniel Mann and his experiences with Brazil's Wauja Indigenous Community

When Sneinton-based musician and radio broadcaster Nathaniel Mann responded to a 2018 British Council + PRSF opportunity for a musical residency with the Wauja Indigenous Community in Xingu, Mato Grosso, Brazil, he had no idea how much his life was about to change. Two years later, he collaborated with the Wauja’s principal Akari Waura, assisted with the recording and preservation of his traditional songs and produced a BBC Radio 4 documentary about their work together. Now, as the community faces the threat of COVID-19, he’s working with the Wauja to help raise awareness and funds to ensure the long-term protection of a people whose descendants have lived in the Xingu territory for over a thousand years…

Leading From the Back: The Backlit Artists Creating Exciting Projects

From its three-story base in the heart of Sneinton, BACKLIT is home to more than eighty studio artists, spanning a diverse range of practices, including fine art, contemporary craft and creative businesses. The independent, artist-led gallery has provided affordable studio spaces for artists, graduates and emerging local talent for almost twelve years. With the studio currently still closed to the public, we took a look around to find out more about some of their exciting artists, including what they’ve been up to during lockdown...

An XR Rebel in Notts

What it's really like to be a part of one of the most controversial groups in the UK...