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Find Out More About The Hollow Man, a Nottingham-Based Music and Film Project

We chat to LeftLion contributor Bassey to learn more about his collaborative film and music project, 'The Hollow Man' and how you can get involved…

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)...

Music Review: The Hallé at the Royal Concert Hall

Kevin Stanley reviews the Hallé...

Music Review: Firedance

We Give Our Verdict on Some of Notts’ Most Popular Pub Quizzes

Rose Mason, in her quest to become Nottingham's leading Pub Quiz Correspondent, took a trip out to some of our favourite watering holes to see what was on offer...

Music Review: Iyad Sughayer at the Royal Concert Hall

Notts Artist, Tattooist and Musician Gerry Carnelly Tells Us All About His New Zine

Gerry Carnelly is a tattooist, artist, musician and all-round creative based in Nottingham and has just released the first edition of his new art zine Fuck That Weak Shit. We manage to stop his crazy world for a minute and ask him about his journey so far....

Pianist and Composer Chris Miggells Talks Music and His Short Film

He’s played at the Theatre Royal. He’s played at the Albert Hall. And, in a fitting tribute to his local roots, he’s played at Clipstone Headstocks. It’s safe to say local pianist and composer Chris Miggells is having a career that very few can match. We hear all about the Mansfield man’s special hometown concert, his upcoming album, Synesthese, and more…

Interview: Zulu Music - Changing the Narrative

Thando Zulu moved from Nottingham to London during the pandemic to study a Music Business MA and has since lapped up every opportunity for growth. Fresh after graduating he’s launched a management company, Zulu Music, offering an alternative narrative in a sector that’s often burnt out...

Performing At Beat The Streets in Late January, Girlband Chat the Festival and Their Music

We chat with G, Jada and Kay from local indie-rock trio Girlband about their upcoming performance at Beat The Streets festival…

Leading the Nottingham Nu Metal Music Scene, ALT BLK ERA Talk Their Journey So Far

They’ve already performed at Splendour Festival and BBC Introducing, they’ve already picked up thousands of followers on social media - but groundbreaking trap metal artists Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam, aka ALT BLK ERA, are just getting started. We hear all about their journey so far, and what they have planned for the future…

Music Review: Halle Christmas Concert at the Royal Concert Hall

Kevin Stanley reviews the Halle's Christmas Concert at the Royal Concert Hall...

Film Review: Matilda the Musical

Matilda is back on the big screen – but how does this musical rendition stack up against the version we all know and love?

Music Review: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Concert Hall

Kevin Stanley reviews the RLPO's concert at the Royal Concert Hall...

Review: A Celebration of the Music from Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

Our Rich Higton took a trip to the Royal Concert Hall for this magnificent musical event...

November's Music Reviews: Catmilk, skaiwater and More

We take a look at some of our city's finest music releases...

We Hear All About Base51’s New Music Events, SUNDAY SES51ONS

Life can be tough for any youngster - but that’s especially true in Nottingham, the Youth Opportunity Index has found. Thankfully, Base 51 are stepping up to support 11-25 year-olds across the city through counselling, group work and, very shortly, with their new music events, SUNDAY SES51ONS. Khadijah Islam hears all about the charity’s vital work… 

The Wombats Chat Rock City, the Evolution of Indie Music and Their Looming Twentieth Anniversary

The Wombats have been a real force in the indie music scene for almost twenty years, and are still at the top of their game - recently releasing their first number one album, Fix Yourself, Not the World. Ahead of their trip to Rock City in October, we catch up with bassist Tord Øverland-Knudsen to discuss the band’s evolution over the years…

The Best Events in Nottingham This Week: Stuart Pearce, Michael Palin and More

Stars from big to rising are in the city over the next seven days...

Under Cover Artist: Chloe Allen

This month’s cover artist, photographer Chloe Allen, takes us inside her creative process…

The Best Events to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: This Is England, BBC Introducing and More

Comedy, caves and Kes from This Is England are the talk of the town this week...

The Thompsons on Cycling, Melton Mowbray and the Energy Crisis

The Thompsons are back with some more super serious chat...

Roller Disco Coming to Sneinton Market Avenues This September

Happening on September 24, Shoot the Duck Roller Disco will be taking over Sneinton Market Avenues with their guerrilla roller rink... 

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week: Police Story, Nottingham Panthers and More

Bob Marley, Burlesque and Coventry Blaze are all coming to the city this week...

5 Great Things To Do In Nottingham This Week: The Clothes They Stood Up In, Nottingham Green Festival and More

From a birthday bash to a protest, there's something for everyone in Notts this week...