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Nusic Podcast #173 with Akomplis, Tash Bird, Ferocious, Ken Samson and more...
Mon 26 Feb 2018This 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 2018Alright 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 2018Here'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 2018Six 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 2018A 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 2018The 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…
Live Music Review: Scarlet at Rough Trade
Sat 24 Feb 2018Local duo You Want Fox organised a free gig at Rough Trade featuring Queen Mantis and Scarlet. We headed down to check it out...
Festival of Science and Curiosity Review: Family Science Activities at Dales Centre Library
Fri 23 Feb 2018The Festival of Science and Curiosity saw the city taken over by clever clogs. Our Adrian got down to one of the family events down the libraries…
The Party Somewhere Else Festival Line Up
Thu 22 Feb 2018The women-led theatre festival is doing bits in March...
Street Tales: The Emett Clock
Thu 22 Feb 2018The very last in Joe Earp's series that reveals the hidden history of Nottingham's streets...
Tradition Hi-Fi on Their All-Valve Soundsystem Journey
Mon 19 Feb 2018Andrew 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
Mon 19 Feb 2018Attended 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
Mon 19 Feb 2018"There are pockets of support in Nottingham, you have just to know where to look for them"...
Review: FanSHEN Justice Syndicate Event
Mon 19 Feb 2018I’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 2018The 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 2018Ryan'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 2018Ahead 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 2018In 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 2018This 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 2018Wonderland, 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 2018You 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 2018Have 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 2018When 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 2018Our 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 2018Summer 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.
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