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History of the Weird Midlands Episode Seven: His Infernal Midlands

In this week's episode we take a look at the Man of Wealth and Taste himself, the Devil! Prepare yourself for tales of wicked deeds, dastardly machinations, and evil intent. Warning: Contains strong language and references to child abuse and sexual assault. 

Interview: Ruby Rushton Brings Modern Jazz to The Chameleon

Get to know the jazz quartet before they get us grooving this week... 

The Nottingham Poetry Festival is Returning This April

Now in its fourth year, Nottingham Poetry Festival 2019 looks set to be the biggest and busiest yet, with an eclectic array of events, workshops and performances filling a jam-packed ten-day schedule between 26 April - 5 May, filling venues like Lakeside Arts Centre, New Art Exchange and Metronome. Our Poetry Editor Chris McLoughlin gives us a run down of some of the highlights...

10 Events to Go to During Nottingham Poetry Festival 2019

We run down some of the must-see events from this year's Nottingham Poetry Festival... 

Nusic Podcast #202 with Don't Forget Rupert, Amulet, Alfie Sharp, Self Love and More...

Interview: James Waring, The Invisible Orchestra

Rachael Halaburda grabbed James Waring for a chat to learn more about his massive band...

Rock City braces itself for Death Grips

Rock City will open its doors to welcome controversial US experimental hip hop band Death Grips this summer. Our Tina shares her thoughts...

Interview: Rough Trade Nottingham Turns Five

It’s hard to remember Broad Street without Rough Trade as an occupant. The record store, bar and gig venue turns five later this year, and over the past half-decade has earned its stripes as an integral part of Nottingham’s music scene. We caught up with bar manager, Sam Allison, to talk Drag Bingo, Record Store Day, and footprints on the ceiling…

The Nottingham Poetry Festival 2019 Has Launched

We got down to the Nottingham Poetry Festival preview event, at the Fox & Grapes on Friday 5 April, where Notts local scene poets, including our very own Bridie Squires and Chris McLoughlin, came together to give us a sample of what’s to come as the fest this year. The Nottingham Poetry Festival 2019 will take place from Friday 26 April to Sunday 5 May...

Nusic Podcast #201 with Indiana, Soft Girls & Boys Club, Subculture, Silk Roots and More...

Live Music Review: The Last Poets at Peggy's Skylight

Silent listening mixed with reverence. A collective performance between audience and performers; The Last Poets enchanted the crowd at Peggy's Skylight recently...

Nottingham Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Its 50th Birthday

As Nottingham Jazz Orchestra gets set to celebrate their 50th birthday, we caught up with drummer Les Shaw... 

Soundin' Off: The Last Poets come to Peggy's Skylight

The Last Poets were the first wordsmiths that preceded hip-hop. Our Will had a fascinating chat with original Poets member Abiodun Oyewole ahead of their performance at Peggy's Skylight on 27 March.

Live Music Review: Blue Planet II Live in Concert at Motorpoint Arena

Blue Planet II Live in Concert offered the opportunity for viewers to see some spectacular scenes from the show accompanied by a full orchestra and choir...

Interview: Things Get Quakey With Brad

We chat with the founder of Nottingham's alternative dance night before its event this Friday...

Perennial Punks The Stranglers return to Notts

Since their early days as seventies punk rock rabble-rousers, The Stranglers have been mainstays of the British music scene. Now over 45 years on, the lads are still finding the time to hit the road and make music. Back in Nottingham for their latest UK tour this month, we sent our man LP Mills for a chat with guitarist and frontman Baz Warne, to find out what these perennial punks have been up to. 

Live Music Photos: BBC Introducing at Metronome

Y'all know the drill. The best local music, hand picked by BBC Introducing and Confetti. This edition featured Don’t Forget Rupert, Soft Girls and Boys Club, Nactus Kunan and BRIA, down at Metronome...

A Breakdown of Bras Not Bombs IWD Festival 2019

Here’s what to expect from the festival in Hockley that some leading local ladies launched this International Women’s Day.

Holy Calzone Have Converted an Old Church Into An Italian Eatery

As well as an extensive menu, there's space for community activities too... 

Life's Rich Tapestry: The Creative Textile Project Encouraging Women to Use Their Voice

Life's Rich Tapestry is a collaboration between Offshoots East Midlands C.I.C and Ignite futures and funded by the Big Lottery, The Arts Council and Nottingham Women's Centre, with the aim of using the creative arts to empower women to use their voice...

LGBTQ+ Notts: Queer Noise Club and International Women's Day

Caroline Barry has been gallivanting around Nottingham for all the incredible gay and gay-adjacent events...

Mnozil Brass Are Bringing Their Circus-Inspired Musical Show to Nottingham

“The world is a circus” reads the programme for the latest show – Cirque – from septet Mnozil Brass, who return to Nottingham for a show at the Royal Concert Hall this month. Merging comedy with virtuoso brass performances, they astound audiences the world over with the quality of their music, while simultaneously dissolving them into hilarity. A band that has to be experienced to be truly appreciated, they are funny, but the music, their talent and their sheer love of their craft is always front and centre. We caught up with the band’s sharply-dressed trumpet player (and sometime magician) Roman Rindberger who, when he’s not touring with Mnozil, is also a professor of music in his native Vienna...

A UFO Investigator in Notts

"I’m not a crackpot; I’ve been researching this for over thirty years and I’m 100 percent sure that we’ve been visited by aliens."

Interview: Mary Ocher is coming to The Chameleon

Soothe the hump day blues with avant-pop singer-songwriter Mary Ocher, who comes to The Chameleon on Wednesday 6 March.

Small Food Bakery Source All Their Ingredients From Local Suppliers

Based inside Primary Studios, Small Food Bakery sells artisan produce to the Hoodtown masses. All ingredients that go into their loaves, pastries and treats are bought directly from local farmers, ensuring both small food chains and good community vibes. Our Alex Kuster had a word with chief baker and maker, Kimberley Bell…