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Gig Review: Ferris & Sylvester at Rescue Rooms

There’s often something special about a pair of voices that spring from a close relationship. When it’s blood, as in the case of the Everly Brothers or First Aid Kit, it’s pretty obvious that growing up together melded and meshed their larynxes into glorious union. An unfortunately surgical image there, but you catch my drift. But when it’s a couple, it’s perhaps all the more impressive...

We Spoke to 'Hedda Gabler' Director Andrew Whittle Ahead of the Premier at Nottingham Arts Theatre at the end of March

With a fresh adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler' coming to the Nottingham Arts Theatre at the end of March, we sat down with director and writer Andrew Whittle, to talk about developing unlikable characters and what it's like getting into directing in his forties.

Preview: Nottingham Authors to Guest at Central Library

The Society of Authors launch a seven-month programme of events for Nottingham’s readers and writers…

In Photos: Saint Joshua at The Bodega

Theatre Review: Edward Scissorhands

The Theatre Royal hosts this new production of the ballet Edward Scissorhands... 

Nottingham Charity raises awareness around domestic violence disclosure with ‘Right to Ask’ scheme

Equation, a Nottingham-based charity working to prevent domestic abuse, has launched a new campaign to raise awareness for the ‘Right to Ask’ domestic violence disclosure scheme.

GOBS Announce Their Brand-New Show 'EARTH'

Nottingham's hand-picked poetry collective returns with a globe-spanning show...

From Vesta Tilley to Douglas Byng, Learn More About Early History of Nottingham’s Music Halls and the Stars It Created

When it comes to the theatre, Nottingham has no shortage of stages, from the Playhouse to Nonsuch to the Theatre Royal. But we don’t often think of the wonderful history of old music halls and their star performers… 

Gig Review: The Snuts at Rough Trade

Upstairs at Rough Trade was packed out to see the Snuts and get to hear the new material from Millennials, which is out on 23 February, live for the first time...

We Find Out More About the Ethical Atelier Ahead of Their Sustainable Fashion Event at Cleaver & Wake

Next month, The Ethical Atelier, a popular sustainable fashion event which has been a big hit in Derby since its launch three years ago, will be making its Notts debut at Cleaver & Wake’s upstairs event space, offering eco-savvy fashion lovers a chance to shop for sustainable brands and learn how to foster more mindful and environmentally friendly shopping habits. We caught up with event organiser, business owner and sustainable textile activist, Abigail Wastie to find out more about her upcoming event…

We Interviewed the Snuts Ahead of Their Rough Trade Show

We had the chance recently to have a lovely chat with the even lovelier Callum Wilson from Scottish indie band The Snuts to talk all things millennials, tours and being a happy artist...

We Chat to Paloma Faith Ahead of Her Royal Concert Hall Show

Paloma Faith will be bringing her Glorification of Sadness tour to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall in April of this year. The tour shares its name with her latest album and is a rebirth, of sorts, in terms of her artistry. It feels like she goes deeper into her emotions and her personal relationships when it comes to songwriting for this album, released last Friday, and there are dance floor hits as well as tearjerkers. We spoke with Paloma, over Zoom, about new eras, being vulnerable in her new music and why she feels female artists aren’t given enough credit in the music industry...

We Chat to Holly Williams About Her Highly Anticipated New Novel

A seasoned freelance journalist, Holly Williams has embarked upon another career as a novelist. As NTU WRAP's featured author for this spring she was in town at the new Central Library, so we thought we'd catch up with her... 

Concert Review : Royal Northern Sinfonia

The Royal Northern Sinfonia plays at the Royal Concert Hall... 

THePETEBOX on The Voice UK, Working With will.i.am, and Beat the Streets

Nottingham’s Pete Sampson, aka THePETEBOX, has been making music for about the same amount of time that this very magazine has existed. Now based in London, the 2023 semi-finalist of The Voice UK chats to us about being coached by will.i.am, his appearance at Beat The Streets, and what’s coming up for him in 2024…

Pick Six: Maddy Chamberlain

DHP’s Production Manager and Midnight Rodeo’s vocalist, Maddy Chamberlain picks six of her favourite things for our music-themed issue…

The Name Game: We Find out the Stories Behind Some of Nottingham’s Weird and Wonderful Band Names

Generating names is always a hard task, and when it comes to naming a band, it becomes part of your identity in a strange way. And in Nottingham, it’s safe to say we’ve got some weird and wonderful examples which really do stand out among the crowd. But not only do they stand out, they also generate mind-boggling questions… So, we thought it was time we got some answers. We asked an array of Nottingham bands to tell us the true meaning behind their names. Well, we did tell them they could make something up if they wanted to, actually. So, believe these at your own risk…

In Photos: Set in Motion at Rough Trade

Luke Brennan captured Set in Motion's first headline show...

The Pastel Project Talk LGBTQ+ Activism, the Trans Community and Aims to Make Nottingham the UK's First Trans Sanctuary City

The Pastel Project is a grassroots activism group seeking to establish Nottingham as the UK's first Trans Sanctuary City. With aims including to improve trans healthcare and improve LGBTQ+ education in schools, this project works towards solidarity and support for the trans community and making Nottingham a safe haven for all trans and gender non-conforming people...

We Speak to World Music Event Producer Rastarella as Her Signature Event Cultural Vibrations Turns Fifteen Years Old

Born in Trinidad, Rastarella is a world music event producer, an empowerment speaker and hosts on Nottingham’s number one urban radio station, 97.5 Kemet FM. She is also a mother of three daughters, a SEN mother, and married. If you ever get to meet Rastarella, you will never forget it. Launching her signature event Cultural Vibrations in 2009 at Hockley Hustle and founding the Nottingham Global Roots Festival in 2015, 2024 marks her fifteenth year in business. It's a massive milestone as a grassroots promoter who is consistently showcasing music from around the world at numerous venues, events and festivals. This is Rastarella, interviewed by Parisa East of Acoustickle…

In Photos: Evil Scarecrow at Rock City

One of the UK’s most absurd, yet stand out Heavy Metal acts in the last few years, Evil Scarecrow headline Rock City...

Gig Review: Enter Shikari at Motorpoint Arena

Enter Shikari burst into life in the Motorpoint Arena earlier this month, for a night that combined vibrant visuals, sweaty bodies and pumping bass in the most spectacular way...

Preview: Sao Paulo Dance Company

We speak to the choreographer behind this weekend's dose of Brazilian sunshine  

We Speak to Music Artist and Entrepreneur Parisa East as Her Live Music Platform Acoustickle Turns Fifteen Years Old

Parisa East is a music artist and entrepreneur with many years of experience promoting live music events, supporting local talent, and providing quality cultural experiences in Nottingham. In 2009 she launched Acoustickle: a live music platform to spotlight emerging artists, and encourage musicians to share their original compositions with respectful audiences. With decorated venues, and intimate, inspiring performance spaces, the immersive atmosphere captivates all that are present. In 2022, she received an AIM award, as the East Midlands local hero, nominated by Dean Jackson, presenter of BBC Introducing. This is Parisa East, interviewed by Acoustickle’s very own CeCe about her visions for the future and the importance of creating a stage for unknown artists…

We Catch up With Murdah SRVC Ahead of Their Gig at the Angel Microbrewery

MURDAH SRVC is an audio and visual project based in Catania, Italy, mixing Manga illustrations with music. The band's singer and creator Che spoke to Boogie O. Churchill about his current UK tour - hitting the Angel Microbrewery tomorrow - his artwork, and his time in Japan…