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We Catch Up With Amber Run Ahead of Their Rock City Show

Nottingham-born Amber Run have a big year in store for them - they’ll soon follow the recent release of their latest album, How To Be Human, with a country-spanning tour. Our Amrit Virdi catches up with frontman Joe to chat all things music and their loyalty to our lovely city…

Gig Review: Orbital at Rock City

In Photos: Orbital at Rock City

Electronic legends Orbital hit the road with their critically acclaimed new album Optical Delusion...

Gig Review: The Damned at Rock City

Rock veterans The Damned take over Rock City…

Selectors: James Fox

In the next installment of this video interview series, Nick Strang (Spore Print Productions and Plates) speaks to Nottingham-based DJs. Up this time it's James Fox (aka Night Loving Music)...

Gig Review: Eels at Rock City

We sent Gav Squires down to Rock City to check out chameleonic live band Eels...

Out of Time: Rediscovering Prolific Nottingham Author James Prior

You probably know D. H. Lawrence, you’ve most likely heard of Alan Sillitoe, but does the name James Prior ring any bells? Author of six novels including 1901’s Forest Folk, Prior was dedicated to depicting rural life in Nottinghamshire. We learn more about the author who time has forgotten…

Gig Review: Sleaford Mods at Rock City

Sleaford Mods celebrate the release of their latest album UK GRIM with a hometown show...

In Photos: Sleaford Mods at Rock City

Sleaford Mods celebrated their new album UK GRIM with a massive Rock City gig and release party...

Sap Plants are Now Offering Workshops Across The City

Perfect for both plant experts and those who can’t manage to keep a simple cactus alive, Chan from Sap Plants has started hosting regular terrarium workshops across Nottingham. Crafting a plant landscape enclosed in a glass container, the creative experience is a perfect wellness activity. Ahead of her next workshop, we catch up with Chan to talk about keeping plants alive, wellbeing and what to expect from the classes…

Gig Review: Loyle Carner at Rock City

Loyle Carner brings his latest album hugo to Rock City...

Nottingham Castle Set To Re-Open In June?

Nottingham City Council has set out plans which will see Nottingham Castle re-open in June, if given the go-ahead next week.

In Photos: Suede at Rock City

These legends hit up Rock City for a night of proper bangers...

In Photos: Ville Valo at Rock City

We stopped by to say hallo to Ville Valo... 

In Photos: Slow Reader's Club and Andrew Cushin at Rock City

Rock City's hot streak of showcasing top talent continues...

Gig Review: Bad Omens at Rock City

After the release of their 2022 album THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND brought another swathe of new fans, Bad Omens trucked through Nottingham via an upgraded show at Rock City, and Jake Longhurst was there to review...

In Photos: The Comet is Coming at Rock City

The Comet is Coming came to Rock City recently - so we stopped by to check them out...

Gig Review: Inhaler at Rock City

Inhaler bring their new album Cuts & Bruises to Rock City...

Gig Review: Self Esteem at Rock City

Self Esteem begins her I Tour This All The Time tour at Nottingham's Rock City...

Gig Review: Black Veil Brides at Rock City

It's been years since they have stepped foot in Nottingham, but last week, Black Veil Brides returned to the stage at Rock City...

In Photos: Dry Cleaning, Dehd and Thus Love at Rock City

There was nothing dry about these performances...

Castle Rock Launch New Beer to Celebrate International Women’s Day

Sales of the beer will contribute to Nottingham Women's Centre...

We Catch Up With Midge Ure Ahead of His Rock City Show

After a lengthy hiatus, Midge Ure is back on the road to celebrate forty years of Rage In Eden and Quartet. The tour lands at Rock City in May, so we talked all things Nottingham, Yamaha and almost ‘being’ Johnny Rotten… 

Gig Review: Mogwai at Rock City

We had a Valentine's date with Mogwai at Rock City...

Priest and Theatre Director James Pacey Discusses his Creative Approach to The Nottingham Passion

You might think that being a priest and a play director don’t go hand in hand. But, for Reverend James Pacey, getting involved in creative projects is a perfect way to spend his time. Our writer Jonathon Doering catches up with the Reverend as he directs The Nottingham Passion, learning more about the ways that priesthood and creativity are intertwined…