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A Therapist in Notts on Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder This Winter

In Photos: Goya Gumbani and Jayahadadream at Mimm Studios

Brought to us by Can't Stop Won't Stop and Mimm Family, we were treated to an evening of Hip Hop and Jazz fusion in the Mimm Loft with performances by Goya Gumbani and Jayahadadream...

Gig Review: Static Dress at The Bodega

Static Dress’ meteoric rise into emo stardom continued on an unsuspecting Thursday night at The Bodega...

Gig Review: Stereolab at Rescue Rooms

Stereolab's devout and large fanbase is very clear from their most recent show in Rescue Rooms, which sold out almost instantly. Even as the first band was setting up the crowd had mostly packed their way in, front to back, ready to see the main act...

Gig Review: Tom A. Smith at The Chameleon

At nineteen years old, most musicians are only just getting started in their music careers – but Tom A. Smith is not most musicians. The young singer-songwriter from Sunderland was born practically with a guitar in his hand, learning how to play from the age of four and then incredibly playing his first ever gig at The Cluny in Newcastle, aged just eight years old. Eleven years on from that monumental first gig, we went to catch him at The Chameleon as part of his mammoth 34-date UK tour...

We Chat to Neville Staple From The Specials Ahead of His Metronome Gig

Neville Staple has had an incredible career in the music industry. During his time with The Specials, they achieved eight top ten singles including two number ones. He then had another bite of the cherry with six top twenty singles with Fun Boy Three. We chat to the 'Original Rude Boy' ahead of his show at Metronome next month...

Standing in This Place: A New Statue Commemorating the Historical Women of Nottingham

In April of 2024, Rachel Carter & The Legacy Makers are due to raise a statue titled Standing in This Place in the rejuvenated Broadmarsh. It depicts two women hand in hand - a white female garment worker and an enslaved African woman. The project is still seeking fundraising so that it can stand life-size and do justice to its inspiration...

We Caught up With the NTU Observatory to Find Out About What Events Are Coming up in the Sky

Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Clifton Campus has been home to the Trent Astronomical Observatory since it was built in 2006. We caught up with Daniel Brown, an associate professor of astronomy at NTU who runs the NTU Observatory, to find out about what events are coming up in the sky and how you can get involved in astronomy around Nottingham…

Theatre Review: Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story

Sam Harvey reviews Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story at Nonsuch...

Film Review: Dream Scenario

Nicholas Cage flexes his comedic skills in Kristoffer Borgli's new absurdist comedy film...

We Catch up With Seas of Mirth About Their Fantastically Fun New Record ‘Kriller'

Almost four years since their last album, Nottingham’s best party band Seas of Mirth have stormed back onto our record players with Kriller, a groovy fandango of deep sea disco tunes. We caught up with members Al Juddy and Paul Lynch to find out their recent highlights and hijinks...

Interview: The Walk Director Michael Jobling and Screenwriter Sophie Ellerby

Sofia Jones speaks to director Michael Jobling and screenwriter Sophie Ellerby about their new short film The Walk, which was produced by Notts' own Griffin Pictures and screened at the 67th BFI London Film Festival as part of the Right Here, Right Now programme...

Our November Cover Artist Ilinca Sivoglo Tells Us More About the Inspirations Behind Her Futuristic Design

We asked our November cover artist Ilinca Sivoglo to tell us more about her inspirations...

Bears! Nature, Culture and Beyond: The Lakeside Arts Exhibition That Gives an Insight Into the History of Bears

Local archaeologist Ben Normington interviewed the co-curators of the current exhibition in the archaeology museum at Lakeside Arts - Prof. Hannah O’Regan and Dr. Liam Lewis, both from the Department of Classics and Archaeology, University of Nottingham. The exhibition is called Bears! Nature, Culture and Beyond and gives an insight into the cultural history of bears… 

We Sat Down With Effy Owner Mitch Farr to Discuss the Aesthetics, Ethos and Essence Behind Good Coffee and Good Business

Nottingham certainly has a comprehensive selection of coffee shops to choose from, but without a doubt it is the independents that each bring their own individual flavour to the industry. After moving to a new premises in Hockley, we sat down with Effy owner Mitch Farr to discuss the aesthetics, ethos and essence behind good coffee and good business…

In Photos: Jim Lockey And The Solemn Sun and Charlotte Carpenter at The Chameleon

Following the release of Colour - their first album in over ten years - back in September, Jim Lockey And The Solemn Sun pay a visit to The Chameleon...

We Catch Up With Nottingham-Based Filmmaker Sharon Walia About 'The Keepers of the Pigs', a Poignant Exploration of Guinea Pigs

Nottingham-based filmmaker Sharon Walia uses her camera to tell important stories, having already tackled the poor treatment of refugees through The Movement and spotlighted the powerful tales of the UK’s first Windrush generation through Parallel Histories. Now, the documentarian turns her attention to animal rights, in the form of The Keepers of the Pigs - a poignant exploration of an unlikely subject, guinea pigs - heading across the globe to witness their unique cultural impact, and meet those trying to protect one of man’s closest friends… 

In Photos: SNAYX at The Bodega

Combining explosive riffs and confrontational vocals with splashes of playful punk, SNAYX are breaking through at a time when socially conscious, aggressive guitar music is making waves across the UK and beyond...

The Death of Disco: A Brief History of Nottingham Nightclubs

When it comes to nightclubs, Nottingham has more than its fair share of legendary venues from Rock City to NG One to Pryzm. There really is something for everyone. But there are many clubs that have had their last orders at the bar and closed the doors for good, leaving nothing but memories.

Some have become legends such as Isis, Bopp, Mario’s, Part Two, Media, Skyy Club, Kool Kat, The Garage and more. Hidden behind their new lives as solicitor’s offices, student accommodation or studios, here are four venues we have loved and lost.

We Speak to the Producer and Co-Creator of Choosing Children, A New Immersive Theatre Experience Coming to Lakeside Arts

A new immersive theatre experience coming to Lakeside Arts later this month dips into the topical and troubling subject of genetic engineering. Ahead of the show we spoke to Producer Laura Wilkinson and Co-Creator Ben Fredericks to find out how VR, audience participation and ethical implications integrate into this unique performance…

Film Review: Into the Spider-Verse - Live in Concert

For the first time ever, the Academy Award® winning film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, tours the UK Live in Concert. And where better to spin a web of action and music than Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall...

Gig Review: Barry Can't Swim at Rough Trade

On a chilly Wednesday evening in the thick of autumn, Scottish DJ Barry Can’t Swim brought a glorious dose of sun soaked electronic house to Rough Trade...

We Catch Up With the Line-up of Tunnel 54, a Gallery Sounds-Ultrasound-In Deep Collaboration Taking Place in November

We caught up with Glasgow-based DJ and producer Al Kent to hear his thoughts on disco dynamics and coming to play in our city at Tunnel 54, alongside some of Nottingham’s finest dance music devotees...

We Catch up With Briston Maroney Ahead of His Headline Show at Rescue Rooms

Ahead of his show at Rescue Rooms on 7 November, we spoke to Briston Maroney about the differences between his debut album Sunflower and his sophomore album Ultrapure, his biggest musical influences, and his approach to songwriting...

Nadia on... Black History Month in Nottingham

In her regular column, Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome talks about Black History Month in Notts