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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

From Vesta Tilley to Douglas Byng, Learn More About Early History of Nottingham’s Music Halls and the Stars It Created

When it comes to the theatre, Nottingham has no shortage of stages, from the Playhouse to Nonsuch to the Theatre Royal. But we don’t often think of the wonderful history of old music halls and their star performers… 

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...

Gig Review: Haiku Hands at Rock City Beta

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...

Gig Review: Fabio & Grooverider at Rock City

It sounds a little bit crazy: combining drum and bass with a live orchestra; putting that show on in rock venues around the country; inviting multiple MCs and DJs to an already crowded stage… but perhaps the best ideas are...

Motion for the Ocean: Nottingham City Council Votes to Back Campain Protecting Waterways

Nottingham City Council backs ambitious Motion for the Ocean to protect and improve local rivers and our ocean...

Director Aaron Trinder on His Documentary ‘Free Party: A Folk History’ - Which Features Nottingham's Own DiY Soundsystem

Free Party: A Folk History is a timely DIY indie film that follows the birth of the UK's free party movement from the late eighties and early nineties and the social, political and cultural impact it's had on our present times, with appearances from the founders of Nottingham’s very own DiY Soundsystem - but those of you who were lucky enough to go down to Broadway Cinema’s screening of the film back in November will already know this, of course. Director Aaron Trinder tells us about the process of obtaining footage for the documentary from a time before mobile phones and his own experiences of the free party movement…

Gig Review: Bury Tomorrow at Rock City

Bury Tomorrow took to Rock City for a headline gig which transformed the entire venue into a momentous mosh pit…

Local Cultural Organisations Issue Open Letter Voicing Concern About Nottingham City Council’s Budget Cuts

With the recent announcement of budget cuts to the cultural and social sectors in Nottingham, over 120 individuals representing at least 75 local organisations have signed an open letter voicing concern about Nottingham City Council’s Section 114 process, and the impact it will have on the Nottingham communities.

The Wonderful Queer History of the Scala Cinema in Nottingham and Beyond

As Jane Giles and Ali Catterall’s new documentary on the wonderful queer history of the Scala Cinema on King’s Cross in London is released, we look back at our own history of cinemas as queer hubs...

Gig Review: Bad Manners at Rock City

Was there a better way to see out the end of 2023 than with the notorious ska legend Buster Bloodvessel’s band Bad Manners performing their pre-Christmas gig at our musical Mecca, Rock City?

In Photos: The Darkness at Rock City

When Permission to Land landed, twenty short years ago, we were bathed in shock and awe. As if by magic, Rock wasn’t dead! Fun wasn’t banned! And Spandex was almost acceptable again…

We Chat to Orbital Ahead of Their Show at Rock City Next April

Our Phil Taylor spoke to the Hartnoll brothers - better known as Orbital - as they prepare for their 2024 tour...