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Notts-Born Singer-Songwriter Natalie Duncan on Her New Album, Free

There aren’t many things in life that are a given these days. One exception, however, is the guaranteed beauty of a new album release by Notts-born singer songwriter Natalie Duncan. Free, which was released on 31 July this year, is Nat’s first full-length album since 2012, and is full of her customary soul-infused melodies and candid lyrics. Featuring tracks written over a number of years since 2012, it’s one heck of an expansive record, brimming with vivacity and ambition. We caught up with Nat to chat about her Notts roots, the new record and her musical life in the age of COVID-19….

Fancy Learning Something New? Confetti's Accessible Foundation Courses Have Got You Covered

During lockdown, many people have been using the time to reflect on what they want to do in life. If you’ve been one of them and are fancying a career change or even just want to learn something new, why not get yourself on one of Confetti’s courses... 

Nottingham Arts Mela Returns to the New Art Exchange for Its 32nd Year

As Nottingham Mela Network, in partnership with New Art Exchange, gets ready to celebrate the 32nd year of Nottingham Arts Mela in the UK, Alex Stubbs previews the exciting, eclectic online programme of cooking, films featuring South Asian diaspora worldwide, music, dance, debates, poetry and spoken word, family art workshops, murals, archives activated, morning raags and yoga…

The Young Hustlers Are A Brand-New Panel of Teens Putting Their Stamp on the City's Future

Meet Nottingham’s Young Hustlers, a group of six 13-16 year olds looking to make their mark on the city’s creative future…

"No Disney princesses wear glasses and that made me feel like I wasn't beautiful enough." - Lowri Moore and Our Head Designer, Natalie Owen on Their New Children's Book

“If you don’t like something, change it.” That’s what poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou wrote and preached throughout her life. And, it’s exactly what Lowri Moore has done – fuelled by the lack of representation for glasses-wearing characters in Disney films, the eleven-year-old has collaborated with our very own designer, Natalie Owen on their new children’s book, Princess Rose and the Golden Glasses… 

Death in Exile: Why the WWII Polish Prime Minister in Exile Was Laid to Rest in Newark on Trent

77 years ago this month, at the height of World War Two, Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrived in Nottingham to deliver a eulogy at the funeral of Władysław Sikorski who was being laid to rest in Newark-on-Trent. The Polish Prime Minister in exile had died in mysterious circumstances twelve days previously, with his airplane crashing just sixteen seconds after take off in Gibraltar, killing all on board but the pilot. But what were the circumstances that led up to one of the key figures in WWII being buried in Nottingham? We look at the events and conspiracies that continue to surround the death of Władysław Sikorski…

Nusic New Music Podcast #229 with Holly Fallon, Unknown Era, Tiggs, The Amber Herd and More

Writer Josh Helmer on His New Self-Published Dystopian Novel, Dark Wonders

With life currently feeling like it’s been torn from the pages of a dystopian novel, now seems like the perfect time to release a novel exploring themes like technology, society and the future. Luckily for us, that’s just what Joshua Helmer has done with Dark Wonders. We caught up with the Nottingham writer to discuss his self-published debut novel...

Nusic New Music Podcast #228 with Daisy Godfrey, Unknown Era, Jack Wolff, Lvndlxrd and More...

Nusic New Music Podcast #227 with George Gretton, Wolf Club, Mollie Ralph, Do Nothing and More...

Fleur East talks living in lockdown, reality TV and her new album, Fearless

After two stints on The X Factor, including finishing runner-up in 2014 where she became the first contestant in the show’s history to reach Number One on the iTunes chart during the competition, singer, songwriter and radio presenter Fleur East has walked an interesting path through the music industry. With her new album Fearless released last month, we caught up with her to talk about reality television, the unexpected truths of the music industry and how she’s handling lockdown...

Nusic New Music Podcast #226 with Bru-C, Eliza Rae, Sian Clarke, JJ Lovegrove and More

Introducing Our New Art Editors...

One of the last things we did before the world went all Walking Dead was to appoint two brand-new Art Editors. But sadly for us, them and the entire artistic community in Nottingham, all of the galleries in the city closed their doors soon after. So by means of an introduction, we thought it might be nice for Laura-Jade Vaughan and Rachel Willcocks to write about an exhibition that made a big impression on them...

Nusic New Music Podcast #225 with Fast Car to Florence, Jimi Mack, Tori Sheard and More...

Nusic New Music Podcast #224 with Babe Punch, Juga-Naut, Bone Cult, Cinema Gold and More...

Positive Nottingham News from 2020

We don’t want you to get too bogged down in the doom and gloom of it all without keeping one eye on the light at the end of the tunnel. There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a bit of a shocker, but it’s not all bad. Here are the positive news stories Nottingham has seen so far this year… 

She Found It At The Movies: Author Christina Newland on Her Book on Female Desire in Film

Nottingham-based freelancer Christina Newland has penned articles for film mags from Empire to Sight & Sound, but now it’s her turn in the editor’s chair. We spoke to her about her new collection of essays, She Found it at the Movies...

Bless Our Hustle - The New Website for Self-Employed Creatives

Quite a few of us have had our lives turned upside-down or, more specifically, outside-in, over the last few weeks. But for some their work, as well as their lifestyle, has suffered...

We Went Magnet Fishing in Nottingham Canal with Youtubers The New Magneterz

From guns, knives and bombs to bikes, trolleys and train carriages, you wouldn’t believe what's lurking at the bottom of our rivers and canals. And with the practice of magnet fishing – the process of retrieving such objects with industrial magnets attached to lengths of rope – growing increasingly popular around the UK, we decided to tag along with East Midlands collective The New Magneterz to find out what all the fuss was about...

Nusic New Music Podcast #222 with Holly Fallon, Do Nothing, Juga-Naut, Cinema Gold and More...

Tough Mary's Bakehouse Have Got New Digs

We headed over to the best-smelling yellow premises in Nottingham, to check out their new place. Right next door to the old place...

Nusic New Music Podcast #221 with Georgie, My Pet Fauxes, Different Life Collective, Sancho Panza and More...

Nusic New Music Podcast #220: The People's Podcast

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 Podcast may contain some fruity language. Sensitive ears – you have been warned.

EXPLANATION: We do not repeat artists, therefore artists featured in the 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011/2010 shows are not featured.

Tell Your St. Ann’s Story with Panya Banjoko and Bo Olawoye

Local writer Panya Banjoko and Engagement Curator Bo Olawoye are working together with The Renewal Trust to build a newspaper rammed with stories, photos and art work – all about St. Ann’s…

Nusic New Music Podcast #219 with Do Nothing, Alice Robbins, Alfie Sharp, The Avion and More...