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Live Music, Festive Markets, Skating, and Graphic Novels at the New Central Library: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 20 - 26 November

It may still be November but the festive season has kicked off in Notts, with Christmas markets, light switch ons and murder mysteries to get you in the mood. But for those who want to keep Christmas firmly for December, you can brighten up your week with live music and more...

Music Reviews: November 2023

This month, we review new music from MuHa, Marvin's Revenge, Katie Keddie, Ben McElroy, Yay Maria, Bram Bancroft, Sharp Little Bones, and ROB.GREEN...

Music Review: Trio Gaspard at Djanogly Recital Hall

Founded in 2010, Trio Gaspard are one of the most sought after Piano Trios and are regulars at the Wigmore Hall and a host of famous European venues; this year, they also performed at the BBC Proms. They are currently involved in a project to record all of Joseph Haydn’s Piano Trios for their record label, Chandos, and have commissioned several modern composers to write Piano Trios as companion pieces for their recordings. Haydn’s Piano Trios are personal favourites of Tim Hill's, so he was very keen to hear them at Djanogly Recital Hall...

Theatre, a Book Launch, and Live Music: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 13 - 19 November

Theatre Royal and Rock City both feature twice on this week's list, but who can blame us when they're putting on events as great as these ones? Read on to find out more...

Art, Poetry, Music, and the Being Human Festival: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 6 - 12 November

Head down to the Being Human Festival, and enjoy some art, poetry or music in between...

Music Review: Chiaroscuro Quartet at Djanogly Recital Hall

Dubbed 'a trailblazer for the authentic performance of High Classical chamber music’ in Gramophone, this quartet performs on gut strings and with historical bows. For their inaugural concert at Lakeside they are joined by Matthew Hunt performing Mozart’s much-loved Clarinet Quintet, one of the great works of the chamber repertory...

Music Review: Leonkoro Quartet at Lakeside Arts

Formed as recently as 2019 in Berlin by the Schwarz brothers. The Quartet are: Jonathan on first Violin and Lukas on Cello. They are joined by Amelie Wallner on second violin and Mayu Konoe on Viola. In their time together they have won numerous awards - among them, first place in the Wigmore Hall International String quartet competition. Shortly thereafter, the quartet became BBC Radio 3 New generation artists. Last night, they took over Lakeside Arts for a magical evening of music...

Festivals of Music, Art and Film, plus Halloween Season Kicks Off: Here's What's In Nottingham 16 - 22 October

Dance at Hockley Hustle, hear the stories of the Windrush generation, hobnob with artists or get a taste for the city's dark history this week in Nottingham.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Live Music, A Beer And Cider Festival, And A Spooky Writing Workshop. Here's What’s On 9 October – 15 October…

Get into the spirit of Halloween early with some spooky writing, enjoy some beer or cider (responsibly) in the name of Notts legend Robin Hood, or go and see a variety of live music...

Biggest Ever Hockley Hustle Will Be An Inspiring Showcase of Nottingham’s Music Scene

Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir and the UFO Orchestra are just two of the 350 stellar acts lined up to deliver a fantastic showcase of Nottingham’s thriving music scene at the biggest ever Hockley Hustle on Sunday 22 October...

Tastemaker Dean Jackson Tells Us How He Identifies Nottingham’s Most Talented Musicians

Whether you’ve heard his voice on BBC radio, or seen his friendly face announcing who’s coming on stage next at a festival, Dean Jackson is one of the most important figures in Nottingham when it comes to the music industry. He tells us all about the origins of his career, the artists he’s been loving recently, and what the future holds for the local music scene…

We Talk to Musician Jerub About Finding His Sound at the University of Nottingham and Performing at the King’s Coronation Concert

From finding his sound at the University of Nottingham to performing at the King’s Coronation Concert earlier this year, Jerub’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of incredible. The talented and soulful Nottingham musician tells us how his experiences at university shaped him into who he is today…

Music Reviews: September 2023

This month, we review the music of Seas of Mirth, Melonyx, Dan Ottewell, Office Goth, and Fat Digester...

Cultural Festivals, Music Gigs and Going Back to Nature, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week: 4 - 10 September

This week you could be at a psychedelic party, having spicy South-Asian food or planting a sapling. Here is a list of our hot picks for the week…

Theatre Review: Heathers The Musical at Theatre Royal

Heathers the Musical has gained something of a cult following since its debut Off-Broadway in 2014, moving to the UK’s West End in 2018. It’s easy to see why - colour-coded queen bee bullies, a brooding bad boy and a musical number called My Dead Gay Son that manages to be both vibrant and dark at the same time...

From Art Shows, Music Gigs And Grand Productions, Here’s What’s On In Nottingham This Week: 28 August - 3 September

This week is going to be a busy one for all the art buffs, music fans, theatre enthusiasts and film lovers…

Outdoor Cinema, Beer and Music Festivals, and Singles Night - Here’s What’s On In Nottingham This Week: 21 - 28 August

This week, you can drink some beer, listen to some live music, watch a film, or find your perfect love match...

Music Review: Ensemble M Candlelight Concert at National Justice Museum

We have something very different to bring to you today, as we headed off to the National Justice Museum...

We Talk To Nottingham-Based Promotors Bushdoctor About The Evolution Of Jungle Music

We chat to Nottingham-based promotors Bushdoctor about regional politics in and beyond music, the evolution of jungle as a genre – and why they’re celebrating 29 years since their launch with a very special event on 16 September featuring artistic heavyweights Fabio & Grooverider alongside Nicky Blackmarket, Navigator, MC Spyder, DJ SS and more…

In Photos: Mangata Festival 2023

If you're a metal fan, Mangata is the place to go...

Festival Review: Mangata 2023

Mangata Festival made a triumphant return to Nottingham in July, bringing three stages of thrilling rock and metal to the masses...

From Love From A Stranger to The Curious Cabaret, Here's What’s on in Nottingham This Week 31 July - 6 August

Our recommendations of what to see, do, buy and drink over the next seven days in Nottingham...

Overheard in Notts July 2023

What you been chatting this month?

Left Magpie: July 2023

Left Brian: July 2023

LeftLion's monthly Nottingham Forest FC column is back with reflections on Nottingham Forest Women F.C., new and old signings, expectations for the next season and some thoughts on the passing of Reds legends, Trevor Francis and Chris Bart-Williams.