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Humouring honesty and hysterics within every lyric she writes, the 'I’m A Problem’ singer-songwriter is anything but a worry for the future of Pop music.

Local Nottingham Artists Have The Chance To Play Legendary Rock City Main Stage @ Dot To Dot Festival

The Future Sound of Nottingham is returning for 2024. FSN gives Nottingham and Nottinghamshire musicians the opportunity to play the iconic main stage of Rock City.

Gig Review: Happy Mondays at Rock City

Wed 20 Mar 2024

Since forming somewhere in Salford in the 80's, Happy Mondays have earned their title as trailblazers of indie-rock. With a four-decade-long career under their belts, the rock legends grace the stage of Rock City for an intoxicating headline set...

Gig Review: Yard Act at Rock City

Wed 20 Mar 2024

They’re ace, top, mint, boss - they’re Yard Act! We had the pleasure of attending their recent Rock City gig - the second night of their current Dream Job tour promoting their new album Where’s My Utopia?

Gig Review: Echo & The Bunnymen at Rock City

Mon 18 Mar 2024

Rock City To House Ashes of Lemmy From Motorhead in New Statue

Thu 14 Mar 2024

Rock City and the Derbyshire-based Bloodstock festival have announced that the legendary, late, great Lemmy Kilmister will be memorialised with a new bust containing his ashes appearing at both venues...

We spoke to Yard Act's Ryan Needham ahead of their gig at Rock City

Thu 07 Mar 2024

They’re ace, top, mint, boss - they’re Yard Act! Ahead of their forthcoming return to Rock City, we spoke to bassist Ryan Needham and discussed blowing up, working with Elton John and the new album Where’s My Utopia?

We Spoke to Blues Rock Band Whisky Stain Ahead of Their Rock City [Beta] Gig

Wed 06 Mar 2024

They've been away for a while but one of Nottingham's best live acts, Whisky Stain, are back on the scene with an arsenal of foot stomping blues driven tunes. We caught up to say hello before they take to the stage at Rock City this Friday 8 March.

Gig Review: Leprous at Rock City

Mon 04 Mar 2024

In Photos: Crawlers at Rock City

Mon 04 Mar 2024

Crawlers supported Mother Mother at Rock City last week...

Space Rock, Frida Kahlo, Opera and Elvis: Here’s What’s On in Nottingham this week 4 - 10 March 2024

Sun 03 Mar 2024

We've got some great picks for you this coming week, kicking it all off we Ja Rule and Co. at the Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday. Following that, for music there's exquisite opera, extra-terrestrial space rockers HENGE and Ben Portsmouth i.e. the closest thing we'll ever get to seeing Elvis live. Frida, the new biopic of the eponymous artist is a must see and is followed up Whisky Stain, who are sure to provide you with your powerful hook fix for the week.

The National Holocaust Museum Bring Pop Up Exhibition to Nottingham City Centre

Wed 28 Feb 2024

Ahead of bringing their touring exhibition to the city centre this weekend, Sam Cousens, Development Director of North Nottinghamshire’s National Holocaust Museum tells us all about how the timely show will explore the myths and realities of being both British and Jewish.

In Photos: Fozzy at Rock City

Tue 27 Feb 2024

The Pastel Project Talk LGBTQ+ Activism, the Trans Community and Aims to Make Nottingham the UK's First Trans Sanctuary City

Sat 17 Feb 2024

The Pastel Project is a grassroots activism group seeking to establish Nottingham as the UK's first Trans Sanctuary City. With aims including to improve trans healthcare and improve LGBTQ+ education in schools, this project works towards solidarity and support for the trans community and making Nottingham a safe haven for all trans and gender non-conforming people...

Gig Review: The Vaccines at Rock City

Thu 15 Feb 2024

What better to do on a Wednesday evening in February, but to head to a sold out Rock City to see The Vaccines? Faye Stacey did just that...

In Photos: Evil Scarecrow at Rock City

Tue 13 Feb 2024

One of the UK’s most absurd, yet stand out Heavy Metal acts in the last few years, Evil Scarecrow headline Rock City...

Gig Review: Bombay Bicycle Club at Rock City

Sat 10 Feb 2024

Indie heroes Bombay Bicycle Clubs are without a doubt one of the country’s best festival bands. With a collection of songs that radiate warmth, positivity and a joyous collage of sounds and styles, their live performances are tailor-made for sun-kissed stages as you party in a field with your friends. The question is – can they do it on a cold, wet Tuesday night in Stok…er, Nottingham? We went along to Rock City to find out…

Get Your Gladrags On: We Chat to Baby Tap, DJ Boz, Marilyn Sane, and Nana Arthole

Thu 08 Feb 2024

Nottingham has a colourful palette of local, committed and diverse LGBTQ+ artists and creatives. Baby Tap, DJ Boz, Marilyn Sane, and Nana Arthole are all part of the Nottingham club night Gladrags, a welcoming space that hosts DJs, live music, drag and burlesque performers, where all people can get their Gladrags on and be authentic without judgement. They told us more about who they are, the events that are happening across the city, and the new wave of LGBTQ+ identifying musicians who are emerging from Nottingham…

In Photos: Jimmy Rocket & Friends at Rough Trade

Sun 04 Feb 2024

Jimmy Rocket & Friends showcased their music new and old at the start of the month at Rough Trade...

In Photos: Miles Kane at Rock City

Fri 02 Feb 2024

Miles Kane brings tracks from his upcoming album One Man Band to Rock City...

Gig Review: Haiku Hands at Rock City Beta

Tue 30 Jan 2024

The last time Australian electro-pop trio Haiku Hands played in Nottingham, they stole the show at Dot-to-Dot Festival back in 2018, thanks to their infectious, unmatched energy. Now back performing in our city six years later and with their new aptly-titled album Pleasure Beast in tow, we went along to check out their current live show...