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"At some point I realised that the truth sets you free." We talk to Simon Amstell Ahead of the Nottingham Date of his Spirit Hole Tour

Wed 13 Oct 2021

It’s fair to say that Simon Amstell has come a long way since the days of broadsiding bemused musicians with snarky questions on Popworld. We caught up with the stand-up comedian, filmmaker and presenter as he heads back on tour with his new show, Spirit Hole, to talk lockdown, dodging threesomes in New York and drinking ayahuasca with a Peruvian shaman...

Nottingham City Council Announces Partnership With Greek Municipality Named After Lord Byron

Tue 12 Oct 2021

Nottingham City Council recently announced a partnership agreement with Vyronas, a suburb of Athens named after the legendary Lord Byron, and celebrated by lighting up the Council House in the blue and white of Greece's famous flag. We chat to the man behind this exciting new friendship, Cllr Pavlos Kotsonis, about how it could benefit Nottingham, his personal connection to the project and why Byron means so much to so many...

Ferocious Dogs' Dan Booth Discusses New Album and What’s Next for the Band

Mon 11 Oct 2021

After signing a record deal during the pandemic, Notts six-piece band Ferocious Dog are back with a brand new album. We got the chance to sit down with co-founder and violinist Dan Booth to chat about the making of The Hope, being signed to a label, and everything coming up for the band…

Out of Time: Sir Peter Mansfield, The Nobel Prize Winning Notts Lecturer Who Pioneered MRI Scans

Sat 09 Oct 2021

From becoming a University of Nottingham lecturer to winning a Nobel Prize for his work on the technology behind MRI scans, Sir Peter Mansfield is one of the finest minds in Nottingham’s history. On what would have been his 88th birthday, we celebrate the life and legacy of a true genius who, despite his incredible achievements, always remained humble…

Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson on Staying Angry, Iggy Pop's Parrot and Their First Time Headlining the Motorpoint Arena

Wed 29 Sep 2021

That famous rage might have dimmed ever-so-slightly, but it’s clear to see that Jason Williamson is still a man with a lot to say. With their most recent album, Spare Ribs, being their most successful to date, and a first headlining arena performance happening next month, we chat to Sleaford Mods’ charismatic frontman about capitalism, getting older and seeing Iggy Pop’s parrot dancing to his music...

Victoria Hayward of Feline and Avian Rescue Nottingham on How the City’s Wildlife Coped During COVID

Tue 28 Sep 2021

Victoria Hayward, a volunteer at Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham, explains how the city’s wildlife has been affected during COVID, and how an encounter with a rare golden oriole drew national attention...

Why Nottingham Crocus Volunteers Are Aiming to Plant More of These Iconic Flowers Around the City

Mon 27 Sep 2021

Michael Krawec, founder of the Nottingham Crocus Volunteers group, delves into why planting more of these iconic flowers will add a bit of colour around the city and help locals reconnect with their natural heritage…

RuPaul’s Drag Race Stars to Visit Nottingham’s Oldest Gay Bar for Special Netflix Event

Wed 22 Sep 2021

Iconic drag queens The Vivienne and Tia Kofi are set to perform at a sold-out show in Nottingham next week.

The LGBTQIA+ Clubs, Venues and Support Networks in Nottingham

Wed 22 Sep 2021

We've put together a list of some of the clubs, venues and support networks that can help you meet more people in Nottingham's vibrant LGBTQIA+ community...

Nottingham International Film Festival 2021 to “Champion Young British Talent,” Says Director Neil Jeram-Croft

Tue 21 Sep 2021

2021 sees the return of an in-person cinema experience for Nottingham International Film Festival. Aaron Roe sits down with festival director Neil Jeram-Croft to get the lowdown on the event...

Max Cooper On Studying a PhD in Nottingham and Performing at the Acropolis of Athens

Fri 17 Sep 2021

Originally hailing from Belfast, electronica DJ and producer Max Cooper came to the University of Nottingham in the late nineties. He left the city eight years later with his debut EP and a PhD in Computational Biology, two assets that would coalesce to influence his career for years to come...

Poet Leanne Moden on swimming the channel, Wikipedia rabbit holes and accidentally becoming a teenage goth

Thu 16 Sep 2021

UNESCO City of Literature, Paper Crane Poets, Poetry Takeaway, DIY Poets… Chances are, if you’re in any way involved in the Notts literary scene, you’ve come across the lovely Leanne Moden. As a poet, educator and spoken-word performer, she’s heavily involved in Nottingham’s poetry community, and even released her own collection, Get Over Yourself, last year

Aging Bull: Steve Ward on Being the World's Oldest Boxer, Turning 65 and Finally Bagging a World Title

Wed 15 Sep 2021

Steve Ward has just about seen and done everything the world of boxing has to offer. From turning pro in the late seventies, fighting underground in bare knuckle fights, holding three Guinness World Records and now, finally getting his hands on a world title at the age of 65. We talk to the Hyson Green-born, Mansfield-based boxing legend as he finally hangs up his gloves...

TikTok Star GK Barry Chats Pryzm, Forbes and Studying at Nottingham Trent University

Wed 15 Sep 2021

TikTok sensation Grace Keeling - better known by her nom de guerre, GK Barry - has come a long way since starting out as a fresh-faced film student at NTU three years ago. We catch up with TikTok’s queen of comedy to talk about her career as a content creator, cancel culture, and how her appearance in a different magazine tops this one… *cries*

Film Journalist Hanna Ines Flint Discusses Interviewing Stellan Skarsgård, The First Film Club and Her Time in Nottingham

Mon 13 Sep 2021

Screen journalist Hanna Ines Flint has had an enviable career since graduating from the University of Nottingham with a degree in English and American Studies in 2009. This time, she experiences some role reversal as she answers our questions about the film industry and her career path…

Liam Bailey on His Career Highlights, Collaborating With Leon Michaels and Taking Long London Walks

Wed 08 Sep 2021

Released towards the end of 2020, Liam Bailey’s genre-crossing album Ekundayo has been reworked by prominent New York producer Leon Michaels, founder of Big Crown Records. The result? Ekundayo Inversions, a dub/soul/reggae crossover that showcases Bailey’s silky-smooth voice like never before...

Major Labia Talk Role-Playing as Pigeons, Mary Berry Raps and Comedy's Gender Imbalance

Sat 04 Sep 2021

From role-playing as the market square pigeons to performing Mary Berry-inspired raps, Major Labia are spreading laughs across Nottingham. As they get ready to perform live at Nottingham Playhouse this month, we chat to the Television Workshop alumni Siobhán Cannon-Brownlie, Phoebe Frances Brown, Gemma Caseley-Kirk and Narisha Lawson about their new show, comedy’s gender imbalance and chasing Lou Sanders down the street…

Nottingham Rapper Diana Drill Chats EPs, Favourite Artists and Why She Wears the Mask

Sun 29 Aug 2021

Notts rapper Diana Drill has been building up a reputation as one of the most exciting up-and-coming musical talents in the city. As she gets ready to drop her EP, we catch up with the masked artist to find out what she’s all about...

Comic Book Artist Rich Perotta Discusses His Time at Marvel and New Project the Incantesi

Thu 26 Aug 2021

Rich Perotta was living out his childhood dreams as an artist for Marvel and DC – but now he’s decided it’s time to go solo. We speak to the Nottingham-based creator about his experiences in the comics industry and how not even cancer could stop him from launching his most personal project yet...

Sound Designer Luke Gentry on His Work on Aladdin and Teaming Up With Tom Cruise

Wed 25 Aug 2021

From video-calling Tom Cruise to working on blockbusters like Aladdin and The Gentlemen, Luke Gentry has had a hell of a career since graduating from Confetti just over 10 years ago. We chat to the Sound Designer about his role, his route into film and his thoughts on the movie everyone loves to hate, 2019’s Cats…

Man vs. (Vegan) Food: George White Takes the Sneinton Vegan Market Challenge

Mon 23 Aug 2021

Our George White tests his mettle at Sneinton Vegan Market, attempting an ill-advised challenge of smashing down six meals in an hour...

Meet Huw Longman, The Brain Behind Simpsons-Themed Vegan Deli No Homers

Fri 20 Aug 2021

The brainchild of Simpsons fanatic Huw Longman, Notts-based vegan meat specialists No Homers combine his love of all things Springfield with his knowledge of food - specifically Irish deli meat. Self-described ‘seitanists’ (referencing the wheat gluten, seitan, which forms the basis of faux meat), No Homers supply the likes of Prickly Pear, Deli Llama and plenty of other local eateries, firmly establishing themselves as an essential cog in the machine of the Notts vegan community. We caught up with Huw to find out more...

"I still have to pinch myself now that this is literally my job; I get to make cakes everyday!" Queen of the Vegan Baking Scene Clemie Torselli on Clemie's Vegan Cakes

Mon 16 Aug 2021

Clemie Torselli from Clemie’s Vegan Cakes has come a long way since baking part-time alongside her job as a teacher. With this summer marking two years since opening her own shop in Hucknall, we catch up with the baking genius to chat about her success so far and her plans for the future...

Film Review: Vivo

Mon 09 Aug 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda graces our ears with his musical genius once again in Netflix’s latest animated feature...

Wild Card Brewery's Head Brewer Jaega Wise on Returning to Notts for Craft Beer Week

Mon 09 Aug 2021

A decade ago Jaega Wise and her partner William moved from Nottingham to London and started up a brewery in Walthamstow. And, since launching in 2012, Wild Card Brewery has continued to grow at pace. Jaega returns home this month for Nottingham Craft Beer Week, and talks us through her journey, TV presenting and some of the interesting new collaborations she has up her sleeve...

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