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Tradition Hi-Fi on Their All-Valve Soundsystem Journey

Andrew Neale and David Foreman make up Tradition Hi-Fi, a local soundsystem duo who this month are reviving the old times and taking over The Irish Centre with an all valve, all vinyl vintage session; one deck and a mic in tow. Here, Andrew tells us about his journey from Nottingham to Kingston, and back again...

Festival of Science and Curiosity: Real Science in Schools Symposium

Attended by local Politicians - including councillors and MPs - and Leading Lights in Science and Education and schools, the Symposium was essential for all those keen to improve teaching and research in STEM...

Queer in Nottingham City

"There are pockets of support in Nottingham, you have just to know where to look for them"...

Review: FanSHEN Justice Syndicate Event

I’m going to put my cards on the table; when I got my tickets for FanSHEN’s Justice Syndicate show, from the name I was expecting a superhero-related show. I can’t say I was disappointed though, as what I got was an interactive jury experience. It’s much more interesting than it sounds... 

Festival of Science and Curiosity: Discover George Green Review

The Festival of Science and Curiosity kicked off in Nottingham with Discover George Green at the Windmill Science Centre, in Sneinton…

Memorial Walk Planned to Raise Funds for Statue of Bendigo the Bare-Knuckle Boxer

Ryan's in this for the long run, dedicating his time to properly commemorate this underappreciated legend... 

Watercolour Records: Harnessing The Art of Sound

Ahead of their launch night, we find out more about Nottingham's newest record label that promises 'electronic music with a deeper edge'...

Have You Seen These Stickers Around Nottingham?

In the digital era, it’s easy to bury your head into the depths of a black mirror and miss your surroundings when getting from A to B. Look up with a pair of wide peepers, and you’ll be amazed at how much art is hidden in plain sight. You’ll start to notice the little characters dotted around the city: a worm on a phone box, a carrot on a lamppost, a political uprising in a disused doorway. Nottingham’s streets are covered in stickers and posters just waiting to be noticed. We hunted far and wide to catch five of the many street artists dotted around the city...

STRATA:1 – A Painting Exhibition at Surface Gallery

This month sees five Loughborough Fine Art graduates take over Surface Gallery with the raw medium of paint, featuring Joshua Browitt, Philip Clarke, Martin Clarkson, Sarah Cunningham and Adam Waghorne. Here, we've been treated to a small selection of their landscape wares. Enjoy duckeh

Nottingham Panthers' Head Coach Corey Neilson Announces Departure

It may be Valentine’s week, but the Nottingham Panthers have not given fans much to love about them in the last month. In the last twelve games, Panthers have lost eight. In what was increasingly being speculated as a possibility as we near the end of another mediocre season, Head Coach, Corey Neilson and the club have announced that they will part ways, by mutual consent, at the end of the season.

Director Adam Penford and Playwright Beth Steel on Wonderland at Nottingham Playhouse

Wonderland, the first play directed by Adam Penford in his role as Artistic Director of Nottingham Playhouse, was also written by Notts playwright Beth Steel. We caught up with them both on the opening night of the play…

Win The Perfect Day in Notts

You think you know somebody and then you find out they don’t hate Su Pollard. You, our readers, are our lifeblood, and we need to confirm your views on Su and her music. We’ve not delved into your brains since 2014, so now we’re asking you again to give us your thoughts. We want to know what we’ve done well, what we could do better and how much you spend on shoes each month...

THiNK are Running an Album Art Competition for their Spring Open Exhibition

Have you ever looked at an album cover and thought “I could gi’ that a go”? If so, then you can show off your artistic prowess at THiNK’s Spring Open Exhibition. Whether you’re an established artist or just interested in trying something new, between Thursday 29 March and Sunday 29 April, you can have your artwork hanging in a proper gallery. With no entry fee and the competition open to all ages, there is only one rule: all works must be original pieces.

David Rodigan MBE on His 40th Anniversary Tour Stop in Notts

When it comes to reggae and British radio, there isn’t a name as synonymous as David Rodigan MBE. For forty years he’s been the prime selector, with shows on Capital, Kiss, and Radio 1, as well as hosting epic solo shows, and tearing down the opposition in soundclashes. We grabbed a few words from the legend ahead of his fortieth anniversary tour, touching down in Nottingham on Friday 16 February...

Nusic Podcast #172 with Yazmin Lacey, Ashfields, Haggard Cat, Snowy and more...

Our annual People’s New Music Podcast, where you make your predictions of which local artists will realise their musical dreams in the coming year. The result is one heck of a show, where every one of these artists could hold their own on national radio. The Podcast may contain some fruity language. Sensitive ears – you have been warned.

5 Places to Eat Pancakes in Notts This Pancake Day

It’s that time of year again, folks; the most important date in February by a long shot. Despite its status, it’s a day that can creep up on you outta nowhere, but fear not my friend, this time round you won’t be caught short. No, we’re not talking about Valentine’s D ay. We’re talking something bigger. A day full of real love and deep indulgence. A day when you can treat yersen without guilt or trepidation. You got it. It’s Pancake Day. Or Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras, if you’re so inclined. A celebration almost as old as time itself.

Here in Nottingham, we’re wound wonderfully close to our food. The city is the world’s greatest buffet, and today we’re heading to the dessert section…

YMCA - Summer Camp Roles

Summer holidays were awesome; they seemed to last forever and the best days were spent with your mates dossing about. YMCA are looking for programme leaders at their Camp Williams events to make the 2018 school holidays super fun and one to remember. 

9 Places to Take Your Main Squeeze on Valentine's Day

Treat 'em good this year at one of these fine establishments...

Poetry, Persecution and Protest at Amicus ALJ Spoken Word Night

Last Monday saw a collection of young poets take to the stage in protest of one of the most controversial topics discussed in the twenty-first century: The death penalty. We decided to head to Jam Café to see the University of Nottingham’s Poetry and Spoken Word Society in action.

Live Music Review: Fuzzbox at The Chameleon

Following the release of his critically acclaimed album Pictures, Movies & Apartments late last year, Montreal's Paul Jacobs brings his tour to Nottingham as part of I'm Not From London's Fuzzbox night.

The Write Stuff: Nottingham-Based Author Jon McGregor Set to Judge Leicester Writes Competition

Not content with being “Britain’s second-best short story writer”, Jon McGregor is set to judge the 2018 Leicester Writes short story competition. 

Sound of the Lion #66

With JC and The Sunshine Band, Taco Hell, Gallery 47, Cherry Hex and The Dream Church, The Chase, Louis Croft, Faceless, The Ruffs and T.O.W.E.R.S...

Nusic Future Session: Fast Car to Florence - English Skin and Hypnotise You

The latest Nusic Future Session, for your lugholes and your eye pipes...

Lloyd Byfield Trained with the Shaolin Monks

At the age of 55, award-winning martial arts enthusiast Lloyd Byfield spent six months training with the Shaolin Monks in China. Fresh from his travels, we sat down with Lloyd while he explained what he has in store for his new martial arts school for children in Notts...

Ziggy Starbucks Rules, OK: A Poem by Dave Bishop aka Lord Biro

Gentrification is this week's poetic commentary from the prolific artist/poet Dave Bishop, aka Lord Biro...