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City Stylin' #23

Mon 02 Mar 2020

We take to Nottingham's streets to ask you stylish folk about your lives...

Live Music Review: Big Thief at Rock City

Sun 01 Mar 2020

Beloved Brooklyn quartet Big Thief invited us into their inner circle this weekend, bringing all the makings of an intimate jam session to Rock City…

Aussie Folk-Rockers Boy & Bear Prepare for Debut Nottingham Gig

Fri 07 Feb 2020

ARIA award-winning Australian indie-rock band Boy & Bear captured our hearts with their charming folk sound way back in 2010. Following a four-year hiatus due to lead-singer Dave Hosking’s illness, the platinum record-holding band from Sydney are back on the scene with new album Suck on Light. We spoke with keyboardist Jon Hart about the band’s “weird” approach to developing their sound, preparations for their worldwide tour, and why Australia is dominating the charts internationally…

What A Decade: Nusic on Why Nottingham Should Be Crowned the Music City of the Last 10 Years

Sun 19 Jan 2020

If you live in Nottingham and are passionate about that music thing, it’s fair to say this is the best decade we’ve ever had. And not just us: there’s a case that musically, Notts has had one of the best decades in the whole of the UK…

City Stylin'

Sun 12 Jan 2020

We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...

City Stylin': Tim and Jade

Wed 08 Jan 2020

Every month, we take to the streets to find out a little more about your lots' lives and styles...

A History of Rock City

Mon 06 Jan 2020

If you were a young person growing up in Nottingham in the last forty years, it’s almost a given that you would have spent a staggering amount of time inside the legendary walls of Rock City. Whether that was rocking out to the Ramones, taking to the stage as part of their street-dance crew or cutting shapes on the nightclub floor, the venue has seen thousands of faces over their time. It’s no surprise it’s still thriving as they gear up to celebrate their 40th birthday...

Nottingham City of Literature are Running a Creative Writing Competition for Writers Aged 10-25

Mon 09 Dec 2019

Are you a youngster in our city who has gifted gears whirring away? We have a corking competition for you…

City Stylin' #20

Thu 05 Dec 2019

We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...

Wigflex Lifts the Lid on Explosive 2020 City Festival Lineup

Wed 04 Dec 2019

...and there are even more new venues for us to explore. Read on for the low down on dates, DJs and more as Wigflex City Festival returns for its second year

Theatre Review: We Will Rock You at Royal Concert Hall

Tue 26 Nov 2019

A stormin' show, full of bangers mashed together to create summat razzle-dazzle...

Punk Rock Survivors UK Subs To Hit Rescue Rooms

Wed 20 Nov 2019

The current incarnation of UK Subs are set to dish out a night that will surely leave the audience dripping in both sweat and nostalgia...

Live Music Review: Metronomy at Rock City

Tue 19 Nov 2019

The lead singer's parents met in Nottingham. They've penned an album called Love Letters. Metronomy ticket holders were always going to be in for a romantic night at the band's Rock City date this month...

Celebrating Catterntide is Showcasing Our City's Rich Lace History

Tue 19 Nov 2019

Nottingham has a huge history, and lace weaves into a big part of that...

The New City Ground

Fri 15 Nov 2019

Nottingham Forest began a PR offensive as part of their public consultation around the major redevelopment of the City Ground this week.

City Stylin' #19

Thu 14 Nov 2019

We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...

A 48 Hour Music Stream Is Raising Funds For A Kids Hospital Ward

Tue 05 Nov 2019

...and it’s all DJs on deck. Ellie Aindow tells us more about Music Is The Answer, a community project that’s happening at FourFour DJ Academy. Dig deep music fans.

Live Music Review: Hot Chip at Rock City

Tue 29 Oct 2019

Hot Chip put a smile on our face and springs in our knees as they took their latest album tour to the city

Meet Black Friends, Our City's New Creative Platform

Tue 22 Oct 2019

A cosy nook at Malt Cross on a wet Friday morning was the perfect setting to catch up with James Denham for insights into his up and coming project, Black Friends...

Interview: Hot Chip Know A Lot About Notts

Wed 16 Oct 2019

We chat with the British musical gems before they return to Rock City this October...

October Mix of the Month: DJ Synic’s Autumn Remedy

Mon 14 Oct 2019

In this new mix series we invite local DJs to get creative with each issue’s theme. As we enter autumn, DJ Synic's selection gives us a reason to smile...

Interview: 15 Years Of Buggin' Out

Sun 13 Oct 2019

This year, Soul Buggin’ celebrates 15 years of acting as the city’s beating heart for soulful electronic sounds. Oliver Payne caught up with the crew to find out what’s kept the party going until now and why their show with New York’s DJ Spinna will mark a milestone in Nottingham’s late-night heritage.