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Future Bubblers: Nottingham's Ella Knight and TONYSPARK on the Gilles Peterson Discovery Scheme

Sat 26 Sep 2020

Now in its fifth year, the Gilles Peterson and Brownswood recordings-backed talent discovery scheme Future Bubblers has a long-standing connection to supporting new musical talent here in Nottingham. We caught up with Ella Knight and TONYSPARK, two of the Y5 Bubblers that will follow in the footsteps of many, now household, names that have been through the programme…

Film Review: The Devil All the Time

Fri 18 Sep 2020

Gemma Finch looks at Netflix's new Southern Gothic thriller, starring Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson...

Hockley Hustle Presents Green Hustle: The Digital Festival Celebrating All Things Sustainability

Sun 13 Sep 2020

A highlight in our calendar comes every October when, on the last weekend of the month, the streets of Hockley are taken over by musicians, poets, street performers, food vendors and punters for the annual Hockley Hustle festival. For obvious reasons, it won’t be returning for its fourteenth year, but that doesn’t mean Team HH are taking a (probably well-deserved) break. Thanks to funding from Arts Council England, they’ll be treating the people of Nottingham to a few different projects. The first of those is Green Hustle, a digital festival celebrating, promoting and exploring all things green in our city…

The Inside World of Nottingham BID's Festivals...

Wed 09 Sep 2020

Nottingham’s blessed with more than its fair share of events, ceremonies and festivals, many of which have been facilitated by the Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID). Formed in 2012, Nottingham BID has offered support, information and funding to some of the city’s biggest cultural offerings and, with the upcoming ballot to determine whether they’ll continue next year scheduled for October, we caught up with some of the festivals that have benefitted from their support to see how they’ve coped during lockdown, and what Nottingham BID means to them…

OnlyFans: The Notts Creators Selling Nudes During Lockdown

Mon 07 Sep 2020

It’s safe to say that it’s been a pretty manic year so far, and certainly not the vision of 2020 we had hoped for. But through the struggle, a lot of us have found creative ways to feel connected. And in this case, to bring in some extra money. With social media being used now more than ever, especially when each day seemed neverending, OnlyFans – the online platform on which creators can post explicit content for a monthly subscription fee - is one of the businesses that has thrived since the pandemic...

Illustrator Kate Sharp talks Children's Books, Lockdown and Drawing Animals

Sun 06 Sep 2020

After catching our eye with a sweet illustration of our magazine stands you can find around town, we’ve had the pleasure of working with recent-graduate illustrator Kate Sharp for our spot-the-difference series and many other illustrations featured in our past few issues. After she bagged a Young Creative Award for her children’s book, Lion’s Hate Pigeons, we took a deep dive into Kate’s colourful world, discussing her past, present and future plans…

Left Duck - August Review

Thu 03 Sep 2020

It's been a long time since Nottinghamshire reached August without losing any games of cricket. Of course, it helped that the season didn't start until August this year! Let's see how they got on in their four Bob Willis games and three T20 matches.

Fleximodal: What Wigflex Did Next

Tue 01 Sep 2020

Wigflex and friends are set to unleash a new socially-distanced AV experience “unlike anything seen in the UK before”...

Catching Up and Slowing Down with Darkzy

Mon 24 Aug 2020

Following on from his latest single release, Rachael Halaburda has a chat with the homegrown talent to talk career highlights, time spent slowing down and off the road in lockdown, as well as offering advice for budding DJs and producers…

Mapperley Bakery Betty Rose Bakes Has Been Thriving During Lockdown

Sat 22 Aug 2020

A proper good slice of cake can always help put the world to rights, and Sam Rose of Betty Rose Bakes knows how to do just that, and more. Her sweet treats are made with beautiful local ingredients, as she has a keen focus on them being environmentally-friendly. We chat to her about the makings of her business and how she’s been keeping calm and baking on during lockdown…

Goose Fair 2020 Cancelled

Fri 21 Aug 2020

For only the eleventh time in 729 years, we're sad to report that there will be no Goose Fair in Nottingham this year...

Nottingham's Derry Shillitto Promotes Diversity of Thought With BAMEless Series

Tue 11 Aug 2020

Derry Shillitto takes to Zoom to promote the importance of diversity of thought in this entertaining satirical web series...

Notts-Born Singer-Songwriter Natalie Duncan on Her New Album, Free

Sat 08 Aug 2020

There aren’t many things in life that are a given these days. One exception, however, is the guaranteed beauty of a new album release by Notts-born singer songwriter Natalie Duncan. Free, which was released on 31 July this year, is Nat’s first full-length album since 2012, and is full of her customary soul-infused melodies and candid lyrics. Featuring tracks written over a number of years since 2012, it’s one heck of an expansive record, brimming with vivacity and ambition. We caught up with Nat to chat about her Notts roots, the new record and her musical life in the age of COVID-19….

Notts Rebels: John Deane

Wed 05 Aug 2020

Despite a long and illustrious naval career that saw him interact with the likes of Robert Walpole and Peter the Great, as well as being a key figure in the capture of Gibraltar, Wilford-born John Deane would always be associated with the events on Boon Island. For all the heroics and accolades he received afterward, it would be those 24 days of deception, shipwreck, murder and cannibalism that would haunt Captain Deane until the day he died…

Left Duck: 2020 Season Preview

Fri 31 Jul 2020

With the 2020 cricket season about to start, we take a look at how Nottinghamshire are shaping up to take on the COVID-impacted schedule.

Nottingham City Council Wants the City to Be Carbon-Neutral by 2028

Wed 29 Jul 2020

Since 2005, Nottingham has reduced its carbon emissions by more than double the target goal first laid out by Nottingham City Council. But now there is a new target – to become the first carbon-neutral city in the UK by 2028. Ahead of the launch of their 28 day challenge, taking place on social media throughout August, we speak to Sally Longford, Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder Energy, Environment and Democratic Services about how they intend to make it happen…

Alfresco Dining in Nottingham's Market Square

Mon 27 Jul 2020

Pop-up outdoor dining is coming to Nottingham’s Old Market Square from Friday. The area, organised by Nottingham City Council and supported by Nottingham BID, has been designed to support local food and drink outlets as part of the city’s re-opening strategy from the Covid lockdown restrictions.

Exhibition Review: Dot Dot Dash

Mon 27 Jul 2020

Ewan Cameron checked out Dot Dot Dash, Surface Gallery's eclectic online exhibition which is still available to view...

Penny Lane's Take a Pitcher It Will Last Longer Sangria Recipe

Thu 23 Jul 2020

We may not be able to hog the 2p machines at Penny Lane on Fletcher Gate right now, but luckily you can mix up your own pitcher of their Sangria at home. It’s perfect for afternoon drinking in the sunshine, and – if you close your eyes really hard – you can try and imagine being on a Spanish beach instead of being in your back garden…

Southwell Jewellery Store Last Night I Dreamt on Setting Up Shop, Significant Trinkets, and Sending Love During Lockdown

Wed 22 Jul 2020

The bright lights of Nottingham’s city centre might not be quite as bright – or as busy – as they were six months ago. Yet, for one shop in Southwell, lockdown has been a little different. Nestled in North Nottinghamshire, Last Night I Dreamt is not only a curated collection of the best treasure that British brands have to offer, but is also a hive for jewellery lovers up and down the country. Our Fashion Editor, Anna Murphy, spoke to its owner, Rebecca Gibbions to find out more...

Art Works: Naa Ahinee Mensah

Tue 21 Jul 2020

Artist Naa Ahinee Mensah tells us about her George Floyd triptych...

"No Disney princesses wear glasses and that made me feel like I wasn't beautiful enough." - Lowri Moore and Our Head Designer, Natalie Owen on Their New Children's Book

Sun 19 Jul 2020

“If you don’t like something, change it.” That’s what poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou wrote and preached throughout her life. And, it’s exactly what Lowri Moore has done – fuelled by the lack of representation for glasses-wearing characters in Disney films, the eleven-year-old has collaborated with our very own designer, Natalie Owen on their new children’s book, Princess Rose and the Golden Glasses…

Nottinghamshire's Rainbow Heritage's David Edgley on Our City's LGBTQ+ History

Sun 19 Jul 2020

Established in 2008, Nottinghamshire’s Rainbow Heritage aims to preserve the area’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history. With many of the city’s venues under threat of closure due to COVID-19, Caroline Barry talks to the project’s David Edgley about Nottingham’s LGBTQ+ history, the dangers of complacent activism and what can be done to preserve the city’s safe spaces.

Splendour at Home: Dig Deep in Aid of Framework

Fri 17 Jul 2020

This Saturday, when we should have all been moseying down to Wollaton Park for a day of dancing and drinking, the tireless team behind Splendour will be hosting a one-off digital festival, aiming to bring the essence of the festival directly to our homes, while asking us to dig deep for local charity Framework….

The Art of Beer's Seth Smith Has Drawn 41 of Our City's Best Boozers

Thu 16 Jul 2020

Meet Seth Smith, aka the Art of Beer. He’s spent the last half-decade creating illustrations inspired by the nation’s favourite alcoholic beverage. This year he’s drawn 41 of the city's best boozers in conjunction with Nottingham Craft Beer Week and soon they’ll be available as free postcards at a pub near you…

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