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Review: FanSHEN Justice Syndicate Event

Mon 19 Feb 2018

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

Mon 19 Feb 2018

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

Mon 19 Feb 2018

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

Watercolour Records: Harnessing The Art of Sound

Sat 17 Feb 2018

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?

Sat 17 Feb 2018

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

Thu 15 Feb 2018

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

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

Thu 15 Feb 2018

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

Thu 15 Feb 2018

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

Tue 13 Feb 2018

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

Tue 13 Feb 2018

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...

Mon 12 Feb 2018

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.

YMCA - Summer Camp Roles

Sun 11 Feb 2018

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

Sun 11 Feb 2018

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

Poetry, Persecution and Protest at Amicus ALJ Spoken Word Night

Sun 11 Feb 2018

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

Fri 09 Feb 2018

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

Tue 06 Feb 2018

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

Mon 05 Feb 2018

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

Mon 05 Feb 2018

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

Lloyd Byfield Trained with the Shaolin Monks

Mon 05 Feb 2018

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

Mon 05 Feb 2018

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

Beat The Streets 2018 in Photos

Fri 02 Feb 2018

DHP managed to raise £100,000 for Framework thanks to the efforts of everyone involved in Beat The Streets on Sunday last week. Well in! The charity can continue their work in helping the city's homeless community with a massive leg-up, all thanks to you lot. Any road, here are some snaps we took of the big day...

What Notts: The Latest News and Stories

Thu 01 Feb 2018

Last month's headlines from your beloved city...

Sharewear Are On A Mission To Clothe Nottingham

Thu 01 Feb 2018

A fifth of the UK population now lives in poverty: that's 14 million people, including working-age adults, children and pensioners. We've seen the stories about the increased usage of food banks – with Trussell Trust citing 41,000 three-day packages being handed out in 2010 compared to 1.2 million in 2017 – but another problem, sitting under the radar, is the need for clothing. We sat down with Louise Cooke, founder and CEO of Sharewear, to find out more about her story, and what the organisation is doing to help both local and international communities...