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Gig Review: Orbital at Rock City

Legendary electronic music pioneers Orbital returned to Rock City to perform an epic show and prove that — even after 35 years — they've got what it takes ...

Locating Lawrence: April 1924

D.H. Lawrence is settling back into life in Taos and appears to be happy. Long may this last...

Gig Review: Everything Everything at Rock City

Everything Everything, the Mancunian Art Rock Outfit, bless Rock City with their incredible talent and unrelenting stage presence…

Gig Review: Caity Baser at Rock City

Rock City is ‘Still Learning’ with it’s iconic stage clad in giant red balloons framing an even larger L plate, you can already tell this night is going to meet a new level of fun.

Gig Review: The Hives at Rock City

The Hives stop off at Nottingham’s Rock City for their chaotic and wild ‘Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons’ Tour for night that that crowd won’t soon forget… 

Gig Review: Elvana at Rock City

We Speak to Caity Baser Ahead of Her Debut at Rock City

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In Photos: Crawlers at Rock City

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

In Photos: Jimmy Rocket & Friends at Rough Trade

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

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