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On Record: A Brief History of Nottingham Music Zines and Publications
Sat 25 May 2024Music has always been a pivotal part of the fanzine and publishing movement and were it not for the punk scene of the ‘70s it’s likely the word ‘zine’ might not even be in common parlance. Here is a brief history of ten self-published, small run publications we know of that were from Nottingham and centred around music.
Nottingham Broad Marsh Rebuild Master Plan Unveiled
Thu 23 May 2024A new plan to transform the Broad Marsh area has been unveiled by Marketing Nottingham, Invest in Nottingham and Nottingham City Council...
Gig Review: GIRLBAND! at Rescue Rooms
Thu 23 May 2024Alternative three-piece GIRLBAND! have recently burst on to the local and national scene, describing themselves as "a formidable force for good" and spreading energy and inclusivity. We caught their hometown show, supported by The Chase, at Rescue Rooms...
Gig review: Aaron West & The Roaring Twenties at The Bodega
Wed 22 May 2024A decade on from his first solo adventure, The Wonder Years’ frontman Dan Campbell has returned in 2024 with the third part in his Aaron West & The Roaring Twenties trilogy. Titled In Lieu of Flowers, the new record has been one of the most critically acclaimed of the year so far, adored by fans and critics alike. But does the new material translate to the live setting? We we went along to his sold-out show at The Bodega to find out…
An evening with Thurston Moore at Rough Trade
Wed 22 May 2024Earlier this month, Ria Serena dropped in to Rough Trade for a special event with a man who is described by some as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. Best known as a founding member of Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore captivated the audience with his tales of the avant-garde music scene...
Food review: Saltbox X Mollis Takeover
Wed 22 May 2024This summer Nottingham's favourite fried chicken masters Mollis are bringing their banging burgers, wings, and tenders to gig-goers and hockey fans with a takeover of the kitchens at live music and sports bar Saltbox in Bolero Square.
Theatre review: Cluedo 2
Wed 22 May 2024Following the success of Cluedo which toured the UK in 2022, director Mark Bell (The Play that Goes Wrong, The Comedy About a Bank Robbery) is back with a sequel for the original game’s 75th anniversary.
Nottingham’s Universities are looking for local community organisations to drive new research projects
Wed 22 May 2024Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham are calling on local organisations to help develop PhD research projects aimed at benefiting communities across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Winners of Nottingham Young Creative Awards 2024 Announced
Mon 20 May 2024The winners of this year’s Young Creative Awards 2024 have been announced to the public during a live awards night at the Nottingham Playhouse...
Five reasons to attend Dot To Dot Festival in 2024
Mon 20 May 2024For almost 20 years, Dot To Dot Festival has remained the standard bearer for all metropolitan festivals in the UK. Launched in Nottingham during the mid-00s indie boom, Dot To Dot has since become a staple of the late May Bank Holiday weekend, showcasing only the very best new music across an epic all-day event. With the 2024 edition boasting one of the best line-ups to date, we thought we’d dive into what makes Dot To Dot so special…
Dear Sisters at Lakeside Arts documents the Women’s Liberation Movement in Nottingham feminst history
Mon 20 May 2024For the Women’s Liberation Movement of the ‘70s and ‘80s zines were an integral tool of connection and communication. The Dear Sisters exhibition at Lakeside Arts showcases how the movement connected, campaigned, and made waves through an impressive collection of ephemeral documents.
Theatre Review: Take Flight
Mon 20 May 2024On Saturday 18 May, Silvia was the youngest reviewer for LeftLion at 17 months old, where we went together as a family to see Take Flight, a theatre production especially made for 0-2 year olds by The Gramophones at Lakeside Arts…
Festivals, exhibitions, art classes, and the return of the Luminarium: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham: 20 - 27 May
Sun 19 May 2024A bumper pick of the week showcasing some of the best events this bank holiday weekend. We've got art classes, live music, festivals, exhibition openings and the return of the Luminarium, all happening on your doorstep in Nottingham
Gig review: The Staves at Rescue Rooms
Sun 19 May 2024We went down to Rescue Rooms to watch The Staves serenade Nottingham, and discovered that expressing yourself has never been simpler than watching the sisters on stage...
Gig review: Grey Daze at Rescue Rooms
Sun 19 May 2024Despite existing for 30 years, Grey Daze only recently played their second-ever show in the UK. Nottingham's Rescue Rooms had the honour of hosting the band, and we headed down to experience it...
Gig review: Elbow at Motorpoint Arena
Sat 18 May 2024After an all-too-long hiatus, Guy Garvey and Elbow returned to Nottingham in possession of a formidable catalogue of epic songs. We headed to the Arena to watch the show...
Concert Review: The Hallé Sir Mark Elder review
Sat 18 May 2024Ian C Douglas went to see the Hallé conducted by Sir Mark Elder at the Royal Concert Hall...
Nadia on... sick note culture, disability and mental health
Fri 17 May 2024Labour MP Nadia Whittome talks to us about sick benefits and the real problems Britain is facing, with a significant rise in people out of work and those that are left with lasting COVID-19 symptoms
Skate Nottingham tell us about their new exhibition and redefining the urban landscape through skateboarding
Fri 17 May 2024With its knack for redefining how the urban landscape is used, skateboarding has always had its place in counterculture, making it a natural topic for zines over the years. We spoke to Tom Quigley and Chris Lawton of Skate Nottingham, who are putting the city on the map as a skateboarding hub, about creativity, community and making international connections through skateboarding.
Gig review: Tenacious D at Motorpoint Arena
Thu 16 May 2024The comedic duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass have embarked on their greatest tour yet. As the Spicy Meatball stopped off at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, we joined the local metal heads on a journey through the band's discography...
Gig review: Average White Band at Rock City
Thu 16 May 2024We headed down to Rock City for a musicianship masterclass from Average White Band, as they visited Nottingham as part of their final tour...
The Lovely Eggs talk small town rock n roll debauchery
Wed 15 May 2024Expect the un-egg-spected: how Holly Ross and David Blackwell are doing what they want, how they want, sunny side up. We speak to The Lovely Eggs ahead of their gig at Rescue Rooms on May 31...
Gig review: Tourist at Rescue Rooms
Wed 15 May 2024Nine dates into a UK/EU tour promoting his fifth album Memory Morning, melancholic house maestro Tourist brought his concise, one-man show to Nottingham's Rescue Rooms, closing out the UK’s hottest day yet with some summery, electronic vibes...
A very serious conversation with Mr Brian Butterfield ahead of his Nottingham Theatre Royal seminar
Mon 13 May 2024After decades spent opening and closing businesses, entrepreneur extraordinaire Mr Brian Butterfield has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to impart. Reflecting on his illustrious career, which has included everything from karaoke bars and injury solicitors to inaccurate speaking clocks and dubious diet plans, he’s coming to the Theatre Royal next month. We sat down with Brian for a very serious chat about finance, tax and the secret to success…
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