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Feathers and royalty: Matthew Bourne's New Adventures - Swan Lake flaps into town

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures - Swan Lake returns to The Theatre Royal. After thirty years, has the ballet lost any of its charm? 

Gig review: Bayside at Rescue Rooms

If Bayside are one of those bands always on the periphery of your scene knowledge... make them one of your go-to bands. Their makeshift ‘Greatest Hits’ tour has pin-balled the enigmatic five-piece through the last 25 years, and with a stop off in Nottingham's Rescue Rooms, it was a headline show hard to forget...

Gig review: Hamish Hawk at Rescue Rooms

Quirky, energetic and immensely talented character Hamish Hawk continued his A Firmer Hand tour with a visit to Nottingham's Rescue Rooms, bringing a breath of fresh air and wowing the appreciative crowd...

From Masterchef to Market Street: Vanilla Bean bakery and café opens in Bingham

Opened by former MasterChef contestant Amy Vyse, Vanilla Bean is an artisan bakery, café and patisserie in Bingham, which doubles as the new residence for popular Nottingham supper club Incognito Club. Lucy Campion, food co-editor, chatted to Amy about her culinary journey so far and tried a selection of the baked goods on offer.

Gig review: Delights at The Bodega

Mancunian indie outlet Delights are simply incredible. They mix indie with funk and lo-fi sounds and ideas to create a chilled and cinematic sound that was built for the stage. We caught up with them on the third night of their UK headline tour, promoting the album If Heaven Looks A Little Like This, with support from Flat Party and Leah Wilcox...

Gig review: Noisemakers' Guild & Club Rivera at The Chapel, with Jude Forsey

Noisemakers' Guild took to the stage at The Chapel for a performance with Italian jazz funk band Club Rivera. With young local singer-songwriter Jude Forsey in support, the night was one to remember...

Living Sobar: Friar Lane's Café Sobar talk redefining recovery

Founded back in 2014 by local addiction recovery charity Double Impact, Café Sobar has become a beacon for change for many in Notts. Providing people in recovery a space for growth via meetings, volunteering and work opportunities, the venue team is ever-ambitious to redefine recovery through a unique, community driven approach. We met team-members Char Ogley and Pete Grimes to find out how, ten years on, the venue’s mission has evolved. 

Gig review: High Vis at Rescue Rooms

Following on from their third studio album Guided Tour, which was well-received by fans and critics alike, High Vis threw down a marker at Nottingham's Rescue Rooms. Arguably one of the most enigmatic hardcore punk/rock groups on the live circuit at the moment, the second date on their tour saw the rock five-piece hit the East Midlands with a headline show too hard to forget...

Punk, Shakespearian tragedy, trans cinema, and photography exhibitions: here's what's on this week 17 - 23 Februray 2025

This week in Nottingham! Be sure to check out The DSM IV on tour at The Grove and Scotland’s finest Hamish Hawk at Rescue Rooms, if you love to cook or simply want to scrub up on your culinary skills check out James Martin Live down at the Royal Concert Hall, the history of trans representation will be televised in Broadway, indulge in a Shakespearian tragedy, or visit the critically acclaimed The Lovers exhibition at the New Art Exchange…

Gig review: Inhaler at Rock City

Inhaler are doing things big. This month, they embarked on their biggest-ever UK tour, covering eight cities. This followed four weeks in the US, and preceded 15 dates in Europe and a trip to Asia. We caught up with them at Rock City, where they played an enthralling 18-song set...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #15: Notts music we're currently spinning

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Confyde, Idolvein, Cara Flynn, Marseille and ALT BLK ERA...

Gig review: Girl Scout at The Bodega, with Penny Moon

Sweden's Girl Scout delivered a highlight set at The Bodega during 2024's Dot To Dot Festival. Returning to the same stage less than a year later to deliver a blazing headline set, the band were welcomed warmly by an appreciative crowd, and supported deftly by local group Penny Moon...

In photos: Juga Naut at Peggy's Skylight

We hear from The Sherwood People’s Forest who are bringing the greenery of our northern woodlands a bit closer to the city

“A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit,” so goes the Greek proverb. Nottingham is a county known worldwide for the leafy Sherwood Forest, but for several years plans have been afoot to create the Sherwood People’s Forest to bring the greenery of our northern woodlands a bit closer to the city. Organiser Sarah Manton tells us more…

Classical Concert Review: Prague Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Concert Hall

With Tomáš Brauner waving the baton and Gabriela Montero on the piano, the Prague Symphony Orchestra delivers the best of three great composers...

Gig review: Our Girl at The Bodega, with Davoli

Our Girl were warmly welcomed back to Nottingham and The Bodega as they celebrated the release of their latest album The Good Kind, proving their ability to uplift and excite...

The Lost Legacy of the Lace Market: Taking a look at the Adams’ Building on Stoney Street

A look into one of the most advanced buildings of its period. Designed to dazzle and built by a progressive employer, the Adam’s Building on Stony Street houses an incredibly rich history.

Gig review: Olly Alexander at Rough Trade

As he moves on from his time with Years & Years and puts his Eurovision experience behind him, Olly Alexander is finding his true voice. In the up-close-and-personal setting of Rough Trade Nottingham, there was a sense of a pivotal moment for the talented singer-songwriter...

Gig review: Peggy's Spotlight at Peggy's Skylight

Peggy’s Skylight once again proved its place as a cornerstone of Nottingham’s jazz scene with its latest edition of the Peggy’s Spotlight showcase. The event's mission is to shine a light on homegrown talent giving them a chance to shine on a stage that feels like home...

Nadia on... the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Nottingham East Labour MP Nadia Whittome talks about the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

Gig review: Dekker & Daudi Matsiko at The Bodega

Notts based, ever-minimalist singer-songwriters Daudi Matsiko and Dekker headlined a night of dreamy and introspective folk at The Bodega, with support arriving from local Chloe Rogers...

Gig review: Madina Lake at Rescue Rooms

As February deepened and winter proved to be a stubborn companion, Madina Lake took to the stage at Rescue Rooms, delivering an unforgettable  performance that transported fans straight back to the golden era of 2000s alternative rock…

Musical comedy, Craig David, Festival of Science, and film screenings: Here's what's on this week 10-16 February 2025

This week in Nottingham! Head out with the family to the Festival of Science and Curiosity or the Sooty Show, go retro with Craig David and Lemar, check out some musical comedy or get into some thought-provoking film... 

Gig review: Wet Wet Wet at the Theatre Royal

Wet Wet Wet appeared at the Nottingham Theatre Royal, on a cold Monday night at the beginning of February - but this would not put off the near capacity audience who arrived in the mood to party...

Come and Sing with Sir John Rutter at The Royal Concert Hall

Led for a fifth great year by the celebrated composer and conductor John Rutter, Come and Sing is an afternoon of choral singing to lift the spirits. All proceeds from the concert go to the Nottingham Refugee Forum too. The four concert organisers (Margaret, Hilary, Jane and Dave) shared their combined thoughts on the event with us…