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To mark the release of her second studio album Falling or Flying, two-time Brit Award winner Jorja Smith takes to the stage at The Level as part of a string of intimate shows across the UK...

Gig Review: The Japanese House at Rescue Rooms

In an ethereal live show London’s Amber Bain, formally known as The Japanese House, reaffirmed why the internet hasn’t seen the death of dream pop, in a beguiling fusion of electronica and blissful synth pop...

Gig Review: Dan Ottewell at Metronome

Officially the youngest person ever to sell out Rough Trade here in Notts, Dan Ottewell has been running circles around the local music scene, and shows no signs of slowing down. He is well known for the energy he channels into his live performances, a reputation he upheld in his performance at Metronome....

Music Review: Leonkoro Quartet at Lakeside Arts

Formed as recently as 2019 in Berlin by the Schwarz brothers. The Quartet are: Jonathan on first Violin and Lukas on Cello. They are joined by Amelie Wallner on second violin and Mayu Konoe on Viola. In their time together they have won numerous awards - among them, first place in the Wigmore Hall International String quartet competition. Shortly thereafter, the quartet became BBC Radio 3 New generation artists. Last night, they took over Lakeside Arts for a magical evening of music...

Theatre Review: The King and I

Wed 18 Oct 2023

Ian C Douglas reviews the King and I at the Theatre Royal...

Gig Review: Heavy Lungs at The Bodega

Formed during the early days of summer 2017, Bristol punk/noise rock quartet Heavy Lungs have gone from strength to strength, even through a global pandemic. Showcasing their exhilarating debut album All Gas No Brakes, they leave no stone unturned at their headline show at The Bodega...

Gig Review: Halina Rice at Rescue Rooms

Electronic music producer Halina Rice transports the crowd at Rescue Rooms to a VR inspired soundscape. Her work emerges at the intersection of art and technology, immersing her listeners within her very own trippy, hyper-real dimension...

Gig Review: Kristin Hersh at Metronome

With her introspective and enigmatic writing style, it really is no wonder that singing-songwriting powerhouse Kristin Hersh has a three-decade-long career under her belt. Her prolific solo venture has seen the release of twentyrecords, not to mention her time in nineties alt-rock group Throwing Muses, and the more-recent 50 Foot Wave. Armed with her trusty guitar, she takes the stage at Nottingham's Metronome...

Gig Review: John Power at The Bodega

In addition to a flourishing solo career, John Power had the distinction of being a member of two iconic British bands of the eighties and the nineties, The La’s and Cast. While continuing to work with the La’s, Power resumed his solo career in 2006, releasing an album of hard-stomping folk-rock, Willow She Weeps, in the autumn of that year. Now, he brings music from across his career to The Bodega...

Theatre Review: It’s A Bird at Lakeside Arts Centre

What a show: It’s a Bird from the Equality Act. Bea Udeh reviews Jordan Gray's latest show...

Gig Review: Freya Ridings at Rock City

With top-ten single Lost Without You under her belt, singer-songwriter Freya Ridings is fast-becoming a household name. Following the release of her sophomore studio album Blood Orange, the Castles singer embarks on a string of autumn UK tour dates, making a stop at Nottingham's Rock City...

Gig Review: ANNISOKAY at Rescue Rooms

The German death-core quartet took to Rescue Rooms with style, energy and charisma; Ben Blissett reviews...

Film Review: Raging Grace at Mayhem Film Festival

Nottingham’s beloved Mayhem Film Festival kicked off last night, with a packed out crowd of horror, sci-fi and cult cinema fanatics. Paris Zarcilla’s debut, Raging Grace opened the event, prefaced with a contextual video introduction from the director.

Gig Review: Dizzee Rascal at Motorpoint Arena