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Interview: Bobby. on Diving in Deep and Learning to Swim

Mon 04 Nov 2019

He might be a London lad but he’s got a lot of love for our city. We chat with Fabric resident and Pleasure Club head honcho Bobby. before The Waves bring him to Notts this November…

Hackspace Help Nurture the DIY Skills of Nottingham's Creative Crowd

Mon 04 Nov 2019

Tucked away off the outskirts of Sneinton stands Roden House, a building most wouldn’t think twice about when walking past. But if you are one of the 700 Nottingham Hackspace members who owns a key, you’ll know that there’s quite an extraordinary space inside, where your skills and creative projects can be nurtured with the help of specialist equipment. Our Eve Smallman spoke to founder Dominic Morrow about the concept, the ups and downs, and why spaces like these should be as common as gyms...

Review: DirtyFilthySexy Present 'Trick or Treat, Freak'

Thu 31 Oct 2019

Our Caroline had such a good night she ended up going home half naked. Read on if you prefer to embrace yer freaky side on Halloween…

Dance Theatre Review: Wasteland at Nottingham Playhouse

Thu 31 Oct 2019

Kate Hewett went to Nottingham Playhouse to check out Gary Clark's dance theatre production Wasteland...

Do Nothing on Experimental Song Writing, Playing Moscow and Making a Proper Record

Wed 30 Oct 2019

It’s exciting to witness the rise of local quartet Do Nothing. They’ve played some massive shows this year — including a sold-out gig at The Bodega — and are soon to embark on a European headline tour, featuring a highly-anticipated hometown show at Rescue Rooms in November…

The Nottingham Comedy Festival Director Helen Stead: "It is important to remember that comedy is an outlet to escape from reality, people like to have a laugh to forget about their troubles."

Mon 28 Oct 2019

Since its inception in 2009, The Nottingham Comedy Festival has been consistently bringing the laughs to our city year after year. With 2019 set to be the biggest and best festival yet, we caught up with co-founder and director Helen Stead…

Fighting Fit with Dan Hardy and UFC

Fri 25 Oct 2019

UFC GYM, the company associated with the famous MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) organisation have opened their first UK gym here in Nottingham. The gym has several unique features, including being the home of the first full-size Octagon ring in Europe. Isaac Seelochan went along to find out more.

Live Music Review: Melt Yourself Down at Metronome

Mon 21 Oct 2019

There ain't no better venue than Metronome for a Friday night encounter with purveyors of avant-garde funk jazz, Melt Yourself Down...

Robert Lindsay on His New Show, The Golden Age of Hollywood, and Singing at Derby County

Fri 18 Oct 2019

From studying drama at Nottingham College – then known as Clarendon College – in the sixties, Robert Lindsay has gone on to become one of the most respected and well-loved stage and screen actors of his generation, picking up a BAFTA, a Tony Award and three Olivier Awards along the way. Not too shabby for the boy from Ilkeston. We caught up with the actor as he prepares to head back to the local stage with a starring role in Prism, the story of legendary Oscar-winning cinematographer Jack Cardiff…

October Mix of the Month: DJ Synic’s Autumn Remedy

Mon 14 Oct 2019

In this new mix series we invite local DJs to get creative with each issue’s theme. As we enter autumn, DJ Synic's selection gives us a reason to smile...

Review: Experimental Electronica At a Bicycle Workshop With Sweets On Tap

Sun 13 Oct 2019

Nick Strang went along to one of the city’s more intriguing events, to watch local leftfield acts perform live at Nottingham Bikeworks.

Interview: 15 Years Of Buggin' Out

Sun 13 Oct 2019

This year, Soul Buggin’ celebrates 15 years of acting as the city’s beating heart for soulful electronic sounds. Oliver Payne caught up with the crew to find out what’s kept the party going until now and why their show with New York’s DJ Spinna will mark a milestone in Nottingham’s late-night heritage.

Out of Time: Fred Karno, the Man Who Discovered Charlie Chaplin

Fri 11 Oct 2019

From growing up on the streets of Nottingham to becoming a pioneer of British comedy, few people made as great an impact on the entertainment industry as Fred Karno. Credited with discovering Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, his meteoric rise to fame was only matched by his rapid fall from grace with the advent of film…

Maharaja’s Retreat is a New Indian Fine-Dining Restaurant on Maid Marian Way

Thu 10 Oct 2019

Despite the city already being home to a plethora of South Asian food spots, Notts’ latest Indian fine dining restaurant seems to be proving popular with local foodies...

What Do Johnny Vegas, Ricky Gervais, Ross Nobel and Stewart Lee Really Think of Just The Tonic Owner Darrel Martin?

Thu 03 Oct 2019

Nottingham’s longest-running comedy club Just the Tonic is back with a brand new residency at Metronome. To celebrate, we’ve delved deep into the LeftLion archives to let owner Darrell Martin know what some of Britain’s most famous comedians really think of him and his club...

Shit-Faced Shakespeare are Bringing a Drunken Performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream to Notts

Wed 02 Oct 2019

Back in Shakespeare’s day, the water was so dirty that alcohol was the preferred drink of choice, meaning that there’s every chance actors performed his work half-cut. Shit-Faced Shakespeare are taking the Bard’s work back it’s roots, with one member of the cast getting tipsy during each performance. We spoke to members Saul Barron, Lucy Norris and Beth-Louise Priestly about their boozy exploits ahead of a performance at the Nottingham Playhouse...

Department For Dance Has Found A New Place to Groove

Mon 30 Sep 2019

The drinks might be cheap but there's more to this night than just boozin'. We chat to the founder to see what this new event is all abaht.

Singer-Songwriter Duo Megatrain on Their Writing Process, Music Videos and the Possibility of an Album

Mon 30 Sep 2019

Our city’s music scene is ablaze with talent right now. One act rising through the ranks with particular pizazz is Megatrain, the project of singer songwriters Tiger and Felix M-B. Since 2018 they have been weaving a golden web of distinctive single releases, intriguing music videos and captivating live performances, with their offbeat view of the world at the project’s core. We sat down with the duo to get under the skin of their charming, slightly surreal world…

Ayup Duck: The Latest Nottingham News

Sat 28 Sep 2019

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12 Nottingham Organisations To Support You Through a Tough Time

Thu 26 Sep 2019

Life can be flipping hard sometimes. Living in a city like Nottingham, we’re lucky to have a community that can get us back on our feet when things get tough. This place is home to a multitude of support groups and organisations whose sole purpose is to help people through hard times, no matter what they may be…

Nusic DJ Session: Star Slinger

Thu 19 Sep 2019

This is Nusic's first DJ Session, and it's a corker.

Local Entrepreneur Victoria Prince Has Landed a Deal With Selfridges For Her Healthy Sweet Treats

Thu 19 Sep 2019

Entrepreneur Victoria Prince announced her arrival on the food scene after successfully transforming her healthy hobby into a booming business venture...

The Moonshine Sessions: Devotion by Marco Woolf

Thu 12 Sep 2019

The Moonshine Sessions are a collaboration between Gigantic Tickets and Alchemistic Records borne out of a shared commitment to live music. They aim to provide a platform for cutting edge global talent as well as showcase the best of the vibrant music scene in our home city. This week's release sees Marco Woolf cover Tirzah's song Devotion...

5 Places to Get Delicious Desserts in Nottingham

Tue 10 Sep 2019

It's Sunday afternoon. You're sad 'cus it's Monday soon (and possibly a little hungover). You're after any possible way to cheer yoursen up and satisfy that rumbling belly of yours. Go easy on the roast 'taters at lunch time and devour one of these instead...

Film Review: Seahorse: The Dad Who Gave Birth

Mon 09 Sep 2019

Jeanie Finlay's latest documentary follows the story of Freddy McConnell, a gay trans man, on his journey to fatherhood...

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