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Free Counselling at The Human Flourishing Project in Nottingham

Nestled in the heart of the Lace Market, the Human Flourishing Project have opened their doors to anyone who wants to talk...

We headed down to Rough Trade for Record Store Day 2017

Started as a way of revitalising the sales of independent record shops, as it celebrates its tenth anniversary some people think it's kind of lost its way. We checked out this year's festivities...

Street Tales: The Stone Man... A Nottingham Knight

The history lessons you'd never have got at school...

Nusic's Future Sound of Nottingham 2017: Kelsey Shaw

Meet Kelsey Shaw, one of the semi-finalists of Nusic's FSN 2017...

Group Therapy Comedy at Rough Trade Nottingham

Rough Trade’s superb Group Therapy night boasts an impressive list of the nation’s best stand-up talent, and this month’s line-up was no exception...

Nusic's Future Sound of Nottingham 2017: One Giant Causeway

Meet One Giant Causeway, one of the semi-finalists of Nusic's FSN 2017...

Live Music Review: The Orielles, Babe Punch and Cherry Hex & The Dream Church at The Chameleon

Up-coming Halifax band alongside new Notts talent...

1940s Knees-up at Nottingham Castle in Photos

We took a trip into the past, and took a few snaps while we were at it...

Nusic Future Sound of Nottingham Finalists 2017

Every year Nusic whack on a showcase of the best upcoming talent in our fair city. That’s right, it’s time for the Future Sound of Nottingham Final. 2017 sees the grand event take place at Rock City, the judges are all top music heads, and it’s free to come down and see. Drumroll, please. Here are this year’s finalists...

Nusic's Future Sound of Nottingham 2017: The Dandylions

Meet The Dandylions, one of the semi-finalists of Nusic's FSN 2017...

Callout for Nottingham's Young Poet Laureate

I Got an A at the Nottingham Jewellery School

Or I would have, if they were giving out grades. I did make an awesome ring though...

Nusic's Future Sound of Nottingham 2017: Brotherhood

Meet Brotherhood, one of the semi-finalists of Nusic's FSN 2017...

Nusic's Future Sound of Nottingham 2017: Roe Green

Meet Roe Green, one of the semi-finalists of Nusic's FSN 2017...

An Ode to the Nottingham Poetry Festival

Bringing poetry to the masses, one week at a time...

Live Music Review: British Sea Power at Rough Trade

British Sea Power popped into Rough Trade for a quick in-store gig and signing session to celebrate the release of their new album, Let The Dancers Inherit The Party. 

Nusic's Future Sound of Nottingham 2017: Hashtagobi

Meet Hashtagobi, one of the semi-finalists of Nusic's FSN 2017...

A Nottingham Football Coach in Micronesia: First Impressions

Nottingham-based football coach, Chris Smith, has landed in Micronesia. But what does he make of the islands?

History of the Esperanto Language in Nottingham

Esperanto is the most widely spoken constructed language in the world. And it's got some pretty interesting roots in Nottingham...

Music, Madness and Poetry Party-Animals at Mudfest

Notts-based publishers Mud Press launched their latest poetry anthology Woman last week. We rolled up our sleeves and dived into Cobden Chambers for the launch party. 

Duffy’s Wit Meets Sampson’s Musical Mischief at Theatre Royal

Household name Carol Ann Duffy and court musician John Sampson come together in this blend of lyrical wit and musical madness. 

The 8 Judges for Nusic Future Sound of Nottingham 2017

Music industry experts and the public have decided the six finalists for the Future Sound of Nottingham, taking place on Sunday 7 May. Hashtagobi, Roe Green, Brotherhood, The DandyLions, One Giant Causeway and Kelsey Shaw will perform in a showcase of new, Notts music, hoping to be crowned the winner. The experts will form a score, alongside the points collected from the audience vote, and will send one of the acts to open the Splendour main stage...

10 Things To Do in Nottingham This Week

Socks up, shoes on. Plenty to be getting on with...

Live Music Review: Michael Rother and Kogumaza at the Rescue Rooms

The legendary former member of Neu! and Harmonia performs selected highlights from his influential back catalogue...

Live Music Review: Rag'n'Bone Man at Rock City

Human singer wows the Nottingham massive...