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We spoke to Soul-Pop Sensation Rob Green about Masculinity, Music and Mental Health,

He is one of Nottingham’s best-loved live performers, whose iconic sets at festivals like Splendour, Hockley Hustle and most recently, Beat The Streets, have become the stuff of local legend. This was confirmed by the fact his upcoming show at Nottingham Central Library completely sold out in less than a week. Ahead of that show and him then hitting the road for The Undercover Tour, we sat down for a chat with soul-pop sensation ROB.GREEN…

In Photos: Courting at The Bodega

Space Rock, Frida Kahlo, Opera and Elvis: Here’s What’s On in Nottingham this week 4 - 10 March 2024

We've got some great picks for you this coming week, kicking it all off we Ja Rule and Co. at the Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday. Following that, for music there's exquisite opera, extra-terrestrial space rockers HENGE and Ben Portsmouth i.e. the closest thing we'll ever get to seeing Elvis live. Frida, the new biopic of the eponymous artist is a must see and is followed up Whisky Stain, who are sure to provide you with your powerful hook fix for the week. 

We Spoke to Sonia Hawkes of Sisters of Sound Ahead of their International Women's Day Set

Sonia Hawkes has been spinning records under the name Stiff Kittens for many years, playing at places like The Angel, The Bodega and Malt Cross. Now she’s joined forces with a host of other female DJs to create the Sisters of Sound collective. We caught up with Sonia ahead of the SoS International Women’s Day event to talk about life on the other side of the decks, buying vinyl, and how she organises her huge record collection.

Gig Review: 86TVs at The Bodega

WHEN word of much-cherished South London quintet The Maccabees’ decision to call time on their career hit in the summer of 2016, the outpouring of love for the band, both then, and at their sold out farewell gigs the following year, had rarely been matched. So, it is understandable that seven years on, the birth of 86TVs has warmed many a heart needing to plug a White-shaped hole in their musical nourishment...

Gig Review: Ferris & Sylvester at Rescue Rooms

There’s often something special about a pair of voices that spring from a close relationship. When it’s blood, as in the case of the Everly Brothers or First Aid Kit, it’s pretty obvious that growing up together melded and meshed their larynxes into glorious union. An unfortunately surgical image there, but you catch my drift. But when it’s a couple, it’s perhaps all the more impressive...

We Spoke to 'Hedda Gabler' Director Andrew Whittle Ahead of the Premier at Nottingham Arts Theatre at the end of March

With a fresh adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler' coming to the Nottingham Arts Theatre at the end of March, we sat down with director and writer Andrew Whittle, to talk about developing unlikable characters and what it's like getting into directing in his forties.

Preview: Nottingham Authors to Guest at Central Library

The Society of Authors launch a seven-month programme of events for Nottingham’s readers and writers…

In Photos: Saint Joshua at The Bodega

In Photos: Between You and Me at Rescue Rooms

The National Holocaust Museum Bring Pop Up Exhibition to Nottingham City Centre

Ahead of bringing their touring exhibition to the city centre this weekend, Sam Cousens, Development Director of North Nottinghamshire’s National Holocaust Museum tells us all about how the timely show will explore the myths and realities of being both British and Jewish. 

Theatre Review: Edward Scissorhands

The Theatre Royal hosts this new production of the ballet Edward Scissorhands... 

Gig Review: The Maybellines at Billy Bootleggers

Nottingham Charity raises awareness around domestic violence disclosure with ‘Right to Ask’ scheme

Equation, a Nottingham-based charity working to prevent domestic abuse, has launched a new campaign to raise awareness for the ‘Right to Ask’ domestic violence disclosure scheme.

GOBS Announce Their Brand-New Show 'EARTH'

Nottingham's hand-picked poetry collective returns with a globe-spanning show...

We Chat to Bill Bailey Before He Brings His Thoughtifier Tour to Nottingham in March

With his trademark musical stylings and characteristic wit, Bill Bailey will be bringing his Thoughtifier tour to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena on 1 March. We caught up with him to find out more about his comedic timing, the purpose of music, and why wasps desperately need to rebrand their image…

Film Review: Wicked Little Letters

We take a look at Thea Sharrock's new comedy about mysterious letters in a sleepy seastide town...

Left Brian: February 2024

What's been happening at Nottingham Forest the last few weeks - the trials and tribulations of Nottingham Forest's fight to stay out of the relegation zone continues. Gareth Watts reports...

The Thompsons on David Bowie, Elton John and Their Favourite Notts Band

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

From Vesta Tilley to Douglas Byng, Learn More About Early History of Nottingham’s Music Halls and the Stars It Created

When it comes to the theatre, Nottingham has no shortage of stages, from the Playhouse to Nonsuch to the Theatre Royal. But we don’t often think of the wonderful history of old music halls and their star performers… 

Gig Review: The Snuts at Rough Trade

Upstairs at Rough Trade was packed out to see the Snuts and get to hear the new material from Millennials, which is out on 23 February, live for the first time...

In Photos: The Deep Blue at The Bodega

Alongside Express Office Portico and Jemma Johnson, The Deep Blue bring their gorgeous harmonies to The Bodega, for a unique concept show which was split into four sections: Coming of Age, Loss, Love and Power...

We Find Out More About the Ethical Atelier Ahead of Their Sustainable Fashion Event at Cleaver & Wake

Next month, The Ethical Atelier, a popular sustainable fashion event which has been a big hit in Derby since its launch three years ago, will be making its Notts debut at Cleaver & Wake’s upstairs event space, offering eco-savvy fashion lovers a chance to shop for sustainable brands and learn how to foster more mindful and environmentally friendly shopping habits. We caught up with event organiser, business owner and sustainable textile activist, Abigail Wastie to find out more about her upcoming event…

We Interviewed the Snuts Ahead of Their Rough Trade Show

We had the chance recently to have a lovely chat with the even lovelier Callum Wilson from Scottish indie band The Snuts to talk all things millennials, tours and being a happy artist...

We Chat to Paloma Faith Ahead of Her Royal Concert Hall Show

Paloma Faith will be bringing her Glorification of Sadness tour to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall in April of this year. The tour shares its name with her latest album and is a rebirth, of sorts, in terms of her artistry. It feels like she goes deeper into her emotions and her personal relationships when it comes to songwriting for this album, released last Friday, and there are dance floor hits as well as tearjerkers. We spoke with Paloma, over Zoom, about new eras, being vulnerable in her new music and why she feels female artists aren’t given enough credit in the music industry...