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How Do the Processes of Making Music and Art Differ From One Another? We Find Out From 5 Nottingham Creatives
Mon 15 Jan 2024Louis Cypher asks five different Nottingham creatives how the need to make money affects their art, what the differences are in their creative processes, and whether they prefer one over the other...
In Photos: Mollie Ralph + Bele + Cara Flynn at Buonissima for the NUH Arts Programme
Mon 15 Jan 2024Mollie Ralph, Bele and Cara Flynn perform at Buonissima to raise money for the NUH Arts Programme...
Theatre Review: The Boy Who Cried Wolf at Lakeside Arts
Tue 19 Dec 2023A warm hearted wintery tale for youngsters...
Emzae Performs Livestream Gig for Nottingham Hospitals Arts Programme
Tue 19 Dec 2023On 17 December, Emzae performed a livestreamed set on YouTube to raise money for the Nottingham Hospitals Arts Programme...
Theatre Review: Sleeping Beauty at Nottingham Arts Theatre
Mon 18 Dec 2023Sharon Stevens reviews Sleeping Beauty at Nottingham Arts Theatre...
Our December Cover Artist Chris Rickels Tells Us the Inspiration Behind His Festive LeftLion Cover
Tue 05 Dec 2023It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And so is the cover of our December issue by Chris Rickels. We find out more about him and his work...
We Chat to Artistic Director Candice Jacobs to Find Out More About OTOKA's Pop-up Art Exhibitions, Artist Residencies and Temporary Creative Events
Tue 28 Nov 2023Since last November, OTOKA has been taking over empty spaces in the city of Nottingham to launch pop-up art exhibitions, artist residencies and other temporary creative events. We caught up with Artistic Director Candice Jacobs to find out more…
Our November Cover Artist Ilinca Sivoglo Tells Us More About the Inspirations Behind Her Futuristic Design
Thu 09 Nov 2023We asked our November cover artist Ilinca Sivoglo to tell us more about her inspirations...
Bears! Nature, Culture and Beyond: The Lakeside Arts Exhibition That Gives an Insight Into the History of Bears
Wed 08 Nov 2023Local archaeologist Ben Normington interviewed the co-curators of the current exhibition in the archaeology museum at Lakeside Arts - Prof. Hannah O’Regan and Dr. Liam Lewis, both from the Department of Classics and Archaeology, University of Nottingham. The exhibition is called Bears! Nature, Culture and Beyond and gives an insight into the cultural history of bears…
Art, Poetry, Music, and the Being Human Festival: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 6 - 12 November
Sun 05 Nov 2023Head down to the Being Human Festival, and enjoy some art, poetry or music in between...
We Speak to the Producer and Co-Creator of Choosing Children, A New Immersive Theatre Experience Coming to Lakeside Arts
Sat 04 Nov 2023A new immersive theatre experience coming to Lakeside Arts later this month dips into the topical and troubling subject of genetic engineering. Ahead of the show we spoke to Producer Laura Wilkinson and Co-Creator Ben Fredericks to find out how VR, audience participation and ethical implications integrate into this unique performance…
The Thompsons on Writing Letters, Old Nottingham Nightclubs and Artificial Intelligence
Fri 03 Nov 2023Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...
Painting Portraits and the People of Beeston with Artist Matthew Lyons
Mon 30 Oct 2023Amelia Brookes talks to Beeston artist Matthew Lyons about painting the local community, appearing on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year, and his painting process...
Music Review: Leonkoro Quartet at Lakeside Arts
Thu 19 Oct 2023Formed as recently as 2019 in Berlin by the Schwarz brothers. The Quartet are: Jonathan on first Violin and Lukas on Cello. They are joined by Amelie Wallner on second violin and Mayu Konoe on Viola. In their time together they have won numerous awards - among them, first place in the Wigmore Hall International String quartet competition. Shortly thereafter, the quartet became BBC Radio 3 New generation artists. Last night, they took over Lakeside Arts for a magical evening of music...
Theatre Review: It’s A Bird at Lakeside Arts Centre
Mon 16 Oct 2023What a show: It’s a Bird from the Equality Act. Bea Udeh reviews Jordan Gray's latest show...
Festivals of Music, Art and Film, plus Halloween Season Kicks Off: Here's What's In Nottingham 16 - 22 October
Sun 15 Oct 2023Dance at Hockley Hustle, hear the stories of the Windrush generation, hobnob with artists or get a taste for the city's dark history this week in Nottingham.
Notts Wildlife Cameraman to Screen Film at Lakeside Arts
Wed 11 Oct 2023The documentary is narrated by none other than River Monsters' Jeremy Wade...
We Chat to Honey Williams About Being a Black Woman in the World of Art
Mon 09 Oct 2023Working as an artist, graphic designer, DJ and musical performer, it seems Honey Williams’ creativity holds no bounds, but the glamour of being a full-time artist comes with its ups and downs. Especially when your work centres on race, size and gender. We dropped in to see Honey at City Arts where she has a studio, to discuss art, creativity and being a Black woman in the art world.
Gig Review: The Manatees at The Chameleon Arts Café
Mon 09 Oct 2023Acknowledged by the likes of BBC Radio One for their reserves of great potential, The Manatees are building their own empire amongst the indie-rock soundscape. The London-based three-piece have had a big year so far, with the release of their debut EP Dream in Colour. Jay, Tyler, and Miller clearly intend to end the year on the same smashing note on which they started, as they embark on their biggest UK headliner tour yet, including a date at Nottingham’s own The Chameleon Arts Café…
We Catch Up With Artistic Director Saad Eddine Said as New Art Exchange Turns 15 Years Old
Mon 11 Sep 2023With a sleek, black facade that sets it apart from the predominantly red brick cityscape of the locality, New Art Exchange, (NAE) which stands as a local (and national) landmark at the heart of Hyson Green, is celebrating their 15th birthday. Saad Eddine Said, artistic director and CEO at the NAE speaks about how the institution has emerged as a centre that celebrates the diversity of artistic expression and creativity rooted in South-Asian, African and Caribbean traditions.
From Art Shows, Music Gigs And Grand Productions, Here’s What’s On In Nottingham This Week: 28 August - 3 September
Sun 27 Aug 2023This week is going to be a busy one for all the art buffs, music fans, theatre enthusiasts and film lovers…
We Take a Trip Around Sneinton Market Avenues, One of Nottingham’s Best Hidden Gems
Tue 22 Aug 2023Sneinton Market has been home to businesses for nearly 150 years. What started as a market primarily known for selling crockery has blossomed into colourful avenues with a variety of independent businesses to explore. Krishita Kandoi takes a wander around the Market to catch the vibe of this Nottingham gem.
We Chat To Artist Faye Finney About Her Artistic Process And Her Beautiful Dog Sylvia
Mon 21 Aug 2023On a bright Tuesday morning, we spoke to illustrator and visual artist Faye Finney about her artistic process, her ambition to write and illustrate a children’s book, and the inspiration she gets from her beautiful dog, Sylvia. Here’s what she had to say…
We Chat With the Sister Duo Behind Sneinton’s Boulangerie de Saigon
Fri 18 Aug 2023Last month, we underwent a gruelling ten-second trek from the office to visit our neighbours in the newly opened Boulangerie de Saigon, a small Vietnamese eatery in the hustle and bustle of Sneinton Avenues. After being hooked on the egg coffee (more on that later), we returned to try one of the most delicious Vietnamese sandwiches to grace Nottingham - oh, and to have a chat with sisters Aivi and Milly Nguyen - both from St Ann’s, who opened the boulangerie (bakery) in April…
Greening The Grey: The Inspiration Behind Sarah Manton's August 2023 Cover
Tue 01 Aug 2023A dip into the world of this month’s cover artist Sarah Manton...
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