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Black Writers Network's Ioney Smallhorne Talks New Anthology When We Speak

Sat 07 Jul 2018

When We Speak: An Anthology of Black Writing in Nottingham is a new collection showcasing the work of nine poets from the city’s Black Writers Network. The pamphlet, edited by Panya Banjoko and published by New Art Exchange in association with Nottingham Black Archive, “challenges how blackness is seen or is expected to be seen” and aims to raise awareness of the continuing rich literary tradition of the African Caribbean community in Nottingham. We caught up with one of the poets included in the book: writer, filmmaker, and educator Ioney Smallhorne…

Jack McNamara Talks Other Ways of Seeing festival

Wed 27 Jun 2018

Kieran Spiers spoke to Jack McNamara about the up coming pop up theatre festival Other Ways of Seeing, happening at Neale’s Auction House.

Windrush 70th Anniversary Poetic Tribute with Kei Miller

Tue 26 Jun 2018

Friday 22 June will now be known as Windrush Day. A day for us to honour the Caribbean migrants who came to Britain on the HMT Empire Windrush ship in 1948...

Art Works: Jasmin Issaka

Mon 25 Jun 2018

The local artist on her love of chaos...

Last Chance to Visit Nottingham Castle Before Its Mega Transformation

Fri 22 Jun 2018

Can you believe it? In just a week Nottingham castle is going to close its doors for two years...

5 Places to Slurp on an Iced Drink in Nottingham

Wed 20 Jun 2018

On a roastin’ ott day when you’re abaht town, you need summat to cool you down...

Button Poetry Video Contest Runner-Up Jasmine Gardosi Headlines Poetry is Dead Good on Tuesday

Fri 15 Jun 2018

Back in 2015, she won the Poetry is Dead Good Mix it up Midlands Slam, now she's bossing it on the Button Poetry YouTube Channel as one of the first Midlands poets to feature. This Tuesday, she headlines Poetry is Dead Good before the event breaks for the summer. Check out her poem, Raise Your Hand, here...

Ollie Green Quintet on Their Dream Performance Locations and Collaborators

Thu 14 Jun 2018

Meet a professional Jazz Quintet from Nottingham, a group of young talented musicians that’ll have you dazzled with their impressive tunes and funky beats…

5 Places to Grab an Iced Drink on a Roastin' Ott Day in Notts

Tue 12 Jun 2018

On a roastin’ ott day when you’re abaht town, you need summat to cool you down. Otherwise you’ll get into a sweateh, tizzeh mess, and none of us want that. Whether you like it sweet or bitter, we’ve got all your tastes covered. Wotyavin?

Poetry Profile: Talking Psst. with Christopher Lanyon

Tue 12 Jun 2018

In the immortal words of Björk, it's been oh so quiet in Nottingham this month with the launch of Psst., the latest in a long line of poetry events based in the city centre. The brainchild of Christopher Lanyon, Psst. is (in addition to being a grammatical nightmare), a prime example of the newest breed of Nottingham poetry: inclusive, soft, powerful and punchy. I popped down to Jam Cafe for their debut, and while I was there I managed to collar Chris for a chat over a pint of posh ale.

Following the Abortion Vote in Ireland

Wed 06 Jun 2018

Last week Ireland voted to repeal the 8th amendment, the piece of law in the constitution that means the life of an unborn foetus is equal to the life of the mother, which was entered into law back in 1983.

Speak for Sign: The Importance of Sign Language

Fri 25 May 2018

Scary fact: any of us could turn deaf at any point, especially those of us that regularly go to gigs or work in the music industry. Founder of local charity Speak for Sign Cate La Starza wants to highlight the feeling of isolation that can come alongside being surrounded by people that have the ability to speak and hear with no assistance...

Notts for Nature: Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust on the Importance of Conservation in the City

Tue 22 May 2018

Spring is in the air, but when was the last time you saw a butterfly or bumblebee in Market Square? We tracked down Trish Evans, Audience Development Manager at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, to find out how their Nottingham for Nature campaign is addressing conservation issues in the city...

Poetry Profile: Crosswords

Fri 18 May 2018

On the second Wednesday of every month in a cosy cave three floors below the Malt Cross you'll find Crosswords, Nottingham's only subterranean spoken word open mic. Our Martin Grey popped down to May's event and also had a chat with the organisers, Leanne Moden and Jake Wildeman, and this month's headliner, Gemma Baker.

Brooklyn's Savak discuss touring with Grey Hairs, listening to Sleaford Mods and more...

Thu 17 May 2018

Forming in 2015 and featuring members who have performed with the likes of Obits, Edsel, Nation of Ulysses and Holy Fuck, it is fair to say that Savak's punk-rock credentials are undeniable. Sohrab from the band took time out of a busy 5-date co-headline tour around the UK with Nottingham's Grey Hairs to answer some of our questions. Both bands along with Slumb Party roll-up at The Maze this Friday...

Nottingham Dialect and Mining Culture Documentary to be Broadcast on BBC Radio 4

Tue 15 May 2018

James Walker blathers on about dialect and mining culture for a BBC Radio 4 series called Talk and Tongue.

J. Littles on the Making of New Music Video for His Latest Single Truth

Mon 14 May 2018

Jordan Campbell, a.k.a. J Littles has dropped the music video for his latest single, Truth. Full of dystopian imagery and white-eyed walkers, the track takes a swipe at the modern world...

Meet the Nottingham Man Who Makes Music to Sleep To

Mon 14 May 2018

Had trouble nodding off recentleh? Alistair Webster, founder of GMB record label has created some tunes to help your lot get forty winks and help with your concentration...

The People in Nottingham Campaigning for the Right to Abortion in Ireland

Fri 11 May 2018

On Friday 25 May, Ireland will hold a historic referendum to relax their strict anti-abortion laws. The eighth amendment in the constitution currently means women are forced to travel to other countries to access safe and legal abortion, or to take abortion pills bought online. The repeal movement has spread to the UK and has now reached Nottingham, where East Midlands Together for Yes are trying to encourage Irish citizens to get registered and travel home to vote. Here, Caroline Barry explains why she’ll be making the journey herself…

A Catch-up with Nottingham Caesars

Fri 11 May 2018

After a tentative start to 2018, last Sunday’s fixture at Coventry Jets saw the Nottingham Caesars American Football team step onto the field with a renewed focus and determination, securing a 28 - 0 victory. It’s still early days though, and with a re-match on home turf later in the month, they’re buckling down and making every training hour count.

Film Review: Avengers: Infinity War

Wed 09 May 2018

More Marvel! Finally! And this one has everyone in it! Huzzah!

Poetry Profile: Translating Activism Workshop with Kalyani Thakur, Sipra Mukherjee, and Jo Dixon

Sat 05 May 2018

If you thought that we'd be sick of poetry after last week's festival, you'd be dead wrong. Today we're highlighting the incredible work of Kalyani Thakur, a Dalit poet and political activist from West Bengal, following her appearance at the Translating Activism workshop hosted by the Postcolonial Studies Centre at Nottingham Trent University.

Beings Magazine Shares People's Anecdotes from Travelling the World

Fri 04 May 2018

Gavin Williams is a Nottingham local who moved down to London, travelled to many other places and has just published the first issue of his travel magazine, Beings. It's a pocket-sized, beautifully designed magazine packed with long-form stories, evocative photography and inspiring anecdotes. We caught up with Gavin to learn a little more about his adventure.