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Do or Die Poets Facilitator Miggy Angel on New Book Extreme Violets

Originally from South London, poet, performer, and drug and alcohol worker Miggy Angel is a long-term resident of Hoodtown and the author of two poetry books, Grime Kerbstone Psalms and Extreme Violets. We hollered at him to see what he’s up to at the moment...

Ayup Duck: The Latest Nottingham News

What's been gooin' off?

Live Music Review: Electronic Music Open Mic Night at The Chameleon Arts Cafe

We got down to The Chameleon Arts Cafe to checkout the open mic night with an electronic twist...

Sneinton Market Street Art Block Party 2018

The Surface Gallery's annual Block party at Sneinton market is always a hit with the locals of Nottingham, great music, fantastic healthy food and unique urban market stalls. It’s a great opportunity to kick back and enjoy the city vibes, watch some skateboarding, hang out and of course check out some live street art.

Under Cover Artist: Displaced/Replaced

From Donald Trump being held hostage on Derby Road, to glitched-out riot police down Sneinton Market, there’ve been a few paste-ups appearing around the city of late. We managed to pin down the person responsible for the political artwork across Nottingham, and got ‘em to do a cover for us. Here, Displaced/Replaced talks about what inspires them, and why they’re questioning the system through art...

Carl Froch on His New Bar Alto (The Owd Saltwater)

Having hung up his gloves in 2015, four-time world champion boxer and Nottingham bloke Carl Froch has turned his sights to his new bar, Alto. The recently refurbished venue can be found in the Cornerhouse; in Saltwater’s previous spot. We belled up owd Punchy to ask a few questions about the new gaff...

What's on New Art Exchange's New Menu?

New Art Exchange have a brand spanking new chef and have revamped their menu with world foods galore…

Notts Lad Gabriel Kidd Set to Appear on ITV'S New Show WOS Wrestling This Saturday

Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks and now Gabriel Kidd; we were well chuffed to hear about Gedling lad Gabe forming part of the impressive roster for ITV revamp, WOS Wrestling.

Ayup Duck: The Latest Nottingham News

Ayup Duck has been gerrin' a bit hot under the collar this past month... 

Art Works: Alex MacNaughton's Pet Portraits

Alex MacNaughton tell us all abaht how her proper good pawtrait business came to be...

Art Review: Mountain of Tongues at Backlit Studios

Our Adrian went to Backlit to find that although Mountain of Tongues has just finished, but nothing stops him from a good review. Better late than never, he says...

Liam Bailey Talks Depression, His New Single and Touring with Paloma Faith

Liam Bailey is a singer-songwriter from Nottingham, loved for his jazz and blues-style sound. Best known for his collaborations with DJ Fresh and Chase & Status, his reggae undertones have seen him dubbed as the young Bob Marley. But with over a decade of musical endeavours under his belt, this guy’s sound is as varied as they come.

Things are heating up once again for Liam. With a host of new music, collaborations and tours with Paloma Faith coming up, his diary is jam-packed. After we managed to wake him up from his McDonalds-induced nap, we caught up with Liam ahead of the release of his newest single.

Art Works: Nicola Halford

Nottingham artist Nicola Halford gives us the lowdown on her glass panel painting... 

Black Writers Network's Ioney Smallhorne Talks New Anthology When We Speak

When We Speak: An Anthology of Black Writing in Nottingham is a new collection showcasing the work of nine poets from the city’s Black Writers Network. The pamphlet, edited by Panya Banjoko and published by New Art Exchange in association with Nottingham Black Archive, “challenges how blackness is seen or is expected to be seen” and aims to raise awareness of the continuing rich literary tradition of the African Caribbean community in Nottingham. We caught up with one of the poets included in the book: writer, filmmaker, and educator Ioney Smallhorne…

Art Review: Darbar Fringe at New Art Exchange

Our Adrian popped dahn to the New Art Exchange to check out the Darbar Fringe Festival...

Under Cover Artist: Nicholas Wright

We grabbed a few words from July's cover and poster artist...

Art Review: Black Dolls The Power of Representation at Sudbury Hall

Panya Banjoko explores the powerful exhibition about black dolls and how they have been perceived... 

Nottingham Artist Trekkah Benjamin Visits USA on Roosevelt Scholarship

We had a chit-chat with Trekka Benjamin, who is jettin' off to the states on the Roosevelt Scholarship to learn about how we can improve community arts in the city... 

Left Duck: Nottinghamshire Cricket News and Updates

June saw the continuation of the One Day Cup and a return to four-day action for Nottinghamshire. Here's our look back

Ayup Duck: The Latest Nottingham News

Ayup Duck gives his thoughts on The Cobra's new Notts venture...

Art Works: Jasmin Issaka

The local artist on her love of chaos...

Art Review: SEE HERE at the former Neale’s Auction House

We joined a celebration of Nottingham’s diverse art scene housed in a breathtaking non-gallery space…

Art Works: Dolly Loves Dallas

The local artist on her process...

Art Review: Nottingham Trent University Fine Art Degree Show 2018

Supersized food and bizarre experiences lie in wait at Nottingham Trent University’s Fine Art Degree Show. Here are some of our favourite installation pieces lurking inside the Bonnington Building...

Art Review: The House of Fame at Nottingham Contemporary

Linder Sterling is a fascinating character. In the mid-seventies, she edited herself down to one name, hung out with some of the biggest musicians of the decade and became one of the key artists in the British punk and post-punk movement, using her preferred technique of photomontage to create her politically charged artwork. The House of Fame has been convened by Linder and includes work of her own, work from those who have inspired her, and loans from Chatsworth House, where Linder resides as Artist in Residence.