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All You Need To Know About The Second Nottingham Label Market

Fri 09 Mar 2018

Celebrating independent record labels within the city, it takes over the Malt Cross this Saturday...

Photographer David Severn Shares Thanks Maggie: A Project Looking at Nottinghamshire's Ex Mining Communities

Fri 09 Mar 2018

Local photographer David Severn has been looking at ex mining communities in North Nottinghamshire and North East Derbyshire, focusing on culture and social life in the coalfields. A long-running project, he's now extended the series and has treated us to a selection of the work. Enjoy duck...

Exploring Technology, Spoken Word and Writing our Roots at WEM’s The Writers’ Conference

Thu 08 Mar 2018

Last week, Nottingham’s literati gathered on a snowy Saturday to do some listening, learning and creating at The Writers’ Conference, all hosted by Writing East Midlands. We got down to check out some of the talks and workshops…

Film Review: Sweet Country

Thu 08 Mar 2018

Warwick Thornton's powerful tale of an Aboriginal farm hand on the run after killing a white cattle rancher in 1920s Australia

Preview: John Carpenter Season at the The National Justice Museum

Tue 06 Mar 2018

The National Justice Museum is holding its first ever film season, and they've picked an absolute belter...

Art Review: Strike Site at Backlit

Mon 05 Mar 2018

Strike Site brings together a number of artworks created in response to the current refugee crisis. Spanning several rooms of former factory Backlit, the pieces evoke contrasting feelings of stubborn presence and fleeting transportability. Seeking refuge from the snow, we followed curator and Chair of the Board of New Contemporaries Sacha Craddock on a tour around the exhibition...

Exhibition Review: STRATA:1 at Surface Gallery

Mon 05 Mar 2018

STRATA is a series of exhibitions that explore the "raw medium of paint". In STRATA:1, the first exhibition of the series curated by Sarah Cunningham, the artists use paint to explore the entwining theme of nature and humanity. The styles of the five artists are vividly juxtaposed, creating a startling but effective exhibition that, as a whole, seems to highlight how much humans impact our natural landscape...

Sound of the Lion #67

Sat 03 Mar 2018

With Cecille Grey, Hellebore, Charlotte Evans, Distant Blue, Le Terme, The Hip Priests, VVV, Jetlines and Georgie...

What Notts: The Latest News and Stories

Sat 03 Mar 2018

Notts news from last month...

Preview: Irish Film Season at Broadway Cinema

Sat 03 Mar 2018

We take a look at what Broadway Cinema's Irish Film Season has to offer this March...

Paul Draper: The Former Mansun Frontman Discusses His Debut Solo Album

Wed 28 Feb 2018

Currently touring in support of his first full-length solo record Spooky Action, the shows will also feature Draper and his band covering Mansun's debut album Attack Of The Grey Lantern in its entirety. We put some questions to him ahead of his show at the Rescue Rooms...

10 Nottingham Pubs Where You Can Get Your Game On

Tue 27 Feb 2018

We checked out the ancient, the retro and the downright filthy. Get right competitive with your mates, just try not to punch each other...

Festival of Science and Curiosity Review: Science Show Off at Rough Trade

Tue 27 Feb 2018

Our Adrian got down for a nerdy laugh at Nottingham’s Rough Trade as he checked out Science Show Off as part of the Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity…

Film Review: The Shape of Water

Tue 27 Feb 2018

Guillermo del Toro’s underwater fantasy highlights its actors talent for turning the obscure into something relatable to all

Nusic Podcast #173 with Akomplis, Tash Bird, Ferocious, Ken Samson and more...

Mon 26 Feb 2018

This week’s New Music Podcast features Gilles Peterson’s favourite Notts artist at the mo, the Nottingham band touring Kenya, plus the singer inspired by Maccy D’s.This podcast may contain some fruity language. Sensitive ears – you have been warned.

Nottingham Writers' Studio to Host Joint Networking Event with Society of Authors

Mon 26 Feb 2018

Alright you literary lovelies, it’s time to sharpen those pencils and get them typing fingers at the ready — The Nottingham Writers’ Studio and the Society of Authors will be hosting their big networking event for 2018 on Saturday 3 March, following the Writing East Midlands Writer’s Conference. In preparation, we asked journalist, copywriter, and Writers’ Studio alumni Natalie Mills to have a chat with Society of Authors Head of Staff Anna Ganley about what can be expected on the night.

LeftLion Stereo with Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Indiana, Scorzayzee and more

Mon 26 Feb 2018

Here's what our music editor reckoned to some of Notts' latest releases...

Chris Olley from Six By Seven on the Band's Legacy

Mon 26 Feb 2018

Six by Seven formed here in Notts back in 1994, with the indie rock band’s only constant member being singer and composer Chris Olley. During their time on stage, they recorded three albums for Beggars Banquet Records, toured extensively and had two hit singles. Now, Chris gives us a look back over the past 20 years...

Comedian Mark Thomas Set up a Comedy Club in a Palestinian Refugee Camp

Mon 26 Feb 2018

A comedian goes to a Palestinian refugee camp and sets up a comedy club. Just another adventure in the life of political satirist Mark Thomas…

The Sneinton Cider Company Have Lauched Their First Brew at The King Billy Pub

Mon 26 Feb 2018

The Sneinton Cider Company make tasty, fruity booze from apples sourced locally from within the area. Co-founder James ‘JD’ Atkin tells us how he set up the company along with Sam Horsburgh and Conor Lynam, and why gherkins make a surprisingly good ingredient for cider…