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Win The Perfect Day in Notts

Thu 15 Feb 2018

You think you know somebody and then you find out they don’t hate Su Pollard. You, our readers, are our lifeblood, and we need to confirm your views on Su and her music. We’ve not delved into your brains since 2014, so now we’re asking you again to give us your thoughts. We want to know what we’ve done well, what we could do better and how much you spend on shoes each month...

Live Music Review: Lewis Capaldi at Rescue Rooms

Tue 13 Feb 2018

We went to Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms to check out a sold-out gig from Lewis Capaldi…

Live Music Review: Fuzzbox at The Chameleon

Fri 09 Feb 2018

Following the release of his critically acclaimed album Pictures, Movies & Apartments late last year, Montreal's Paul Jacobs brings his tour to Nottingham as part of I'm Not From London's Fuzzbox night.

Live Music Review: Fuzzbox at The Angel

Sat 27 Jan 2018

Holy Bouncer come all the way from sunny Spain to play the latest I'm Not From London Fuzzbox night. The least we could do was to pop down to The Angel and have a listen.

Live Music Review: Fuzzhoneys at The Chameleon

Fri 26 Jan 2018

Garage rock duo Fuzzhoneys from Malta bring their Glitter tour to the Chameleon Arts Café with support from local faves Babe Punch. Our Gav headed down to check things out

Live Music Review: Hellcats Night at The Bodega

Wed 24 Jan 2018

I’m Not From London’s all-ages night Hellcats kicks off the year with an impressive line-up at The Bodega

Live Music Review: Gallery 47 at The Bodega

Tue 23 Jan 2018

To celebrate the launch of his new album, Young World, Jack Peachey returned to his Notts roots...

Live Music Review: Cute Owl Festival at The Maze

Sun 21 Jan 2018

A brand new intimate festival of live electronic music with a variety unusual musical instruments...

Theatre Review: Thriller Live

Wed 10 Jan 2018

Do You Remember A Time when Michael Jackson seemed Invincible? A Dangerous Smooth Criminal who was so Off The Wall that he changed the use of the word "Bad" in History? Can You Feel It? If that’s The Way You Make Me Feel and you’re looking for a Thriller, This Is It. You can’t Beat It.

Book Review Competition: Win a £25 Token and Get Published

Fri 05 Jan 2018

We’ve teamed up with the UNESCO City of Literature squad to deliver a book review competition...

26 Nottingham Independents to Buy Creative Christmas Gifts From This Year

Mon 11 Dec 2017

It’s easy to get bogged down in the conveyor belt of tax-dodging chain shops in the UK. You know the story: it’s a few days before Crimbo and you’re wading through the Market Square gaggles, with oodles of ornamental cats and willy-shaped salt shakers spilling out of your arms. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there duck.

This year, you can pack in the panic buys and consult our handy guide to the best independent makers, doers and sellers in Nottingham. That’s right, we’ve rounded up some of the top creative establishments in the city, and have highlighted a few of their top buys to stuff in yer nan’s stocking. Argos? Do one.

Live Music Review: The Charlatans at Rough Trade

Wed 29 Nov 2017

Before their big headline show at Rock City, Tim and Mark from The Charlatans played an acoustic set at Rough Trade.

Live Music Review: Mac DeMarco at Rock City

Sun 26 Nov 2017

Touring in support of his latest album This Old Dog, the Canadian 'indie slacker' came to Nottingham. We headed down to his show and also managed to grab him for a quick chat...

Live Music Review: Hyperjax at Pit & Pendulum

Sat 25 Nov 2017

Rockabilly Boogie Night brings the best in old school rock 'n' roll to the Pit & Pendulum on the last Friday of every month. For November, Hyperjax were in town.

Film Review: Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool

Wed 22 Nov 2017

A tale of the last glimmers of a Hollywood starlet and why the North of England became her dying wish

Live Music Review: Blast Off Festival Day Four at Rough Trade

Mon 13 Nov 2017

The final day of the Blast Off Festival saw the action relocating back to Rough Trade. A very tired Gav headed down to hear Thee Girl Fridays and The Launderettes.

Live Music Review: Blast Off Festival Day Three at The Irish Centre

Sun 12 Nov 2017

Day three of the Blast Off Festival unleashed the big guns - The Courettes, Hangee V, Muck & The Mires and The Pretty Things.

Live Music Review: Blast Off Festival Day Two at The Irish Centre

Sat 11 Nov 2017

The second day of the Blast Off Festival saw it move across town to The Irish Centre. Gav followed them to check out Thee Eviltones, The Fuzillis and Kaleidoscope...

Live Music Review: Blast Off! Festival Day One at Rough Trade

Fri 10 Nov 2017

The four day Blast Off Festival started on Thursday at Rough Trade, bringing garage-rock bands from all over the world. Our Gav went to check out Leadfoot Tea, Kings Of Hong Kong and The Hipshakes...

Live Music Review: Kagoule, Catholic Action and Do Nothing at The Bodega

Wed 08 Nov 2017

On a night when it seemed every band in Nottingham was hitting the town to play, we headed to The Bodega to see the return of the mighty Kagoule with touring buddies Catholic Action and mates Do Nothing...

Live Music Review: Fuzzbox at The Chameleon

Mon 06 Nov 2017

The Chameleon holds its second event after re-opening following a major refurbishment as it hosts I'm Not From London's Fuzzbox night, with live music from Nervous Twitch, Diablo Furs, Bus Stop Madonnas and Those Howlin Sounds...