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Book Review: 'A Moonless Night' by Henry Normal

Thu 22 Feb 2024

Retiring from an illustrious career in TV, Henry Normal soon stepped into another role as one of Nottingham's favourite poets. Ahead of his homecoming show at the Playhouse in April, we review his dusky new collection...

We Chat to Holly Williams About Her Highly Anticipated New Novel

Wed 21 Feb 2024

A seasoned freelance journalist, Holly Williams has embarked upon another career as a novelist. As NTU WRAP's featured author for this spring she was in town at the new Central Library, so we thought we'd catch up with her...

We Hear about Under the Bridge From the Project’s Coordinator Trekkah Benjamin

Wed 21 Feb 2024

The Under the Bridge project is a men's group that explores the positive mental health impacts of spending time in Blue Spaces. Established in the spring of 2022, the project has been delivering weekly sessions in, on and around water. Project Coordinator Trekkah Benjamin tells us more…

Concert Review : Royal Northern Sinfonia

Wed 21 Feb 2024

The Royal Northern Sinfonia plays at the Royal Concert Hall...

THePETEBOX on The Voice UK, Working With will.i.am, and Beat the Streets

Tue 20 Feb 2024

Nottingham’s Pete Sampson, aka THePETEBOX, has been making music for about the same amount of time that this very magazine has existed. Now based in London, the 2023 semi-finalist of The Voice UK chats to us about being coached by will.i.am, his appearance at Beat The Streets, and what’s coming up for him in 2024…

Pick Six: Maddy Chamberlain

Mon 19 Feb 2024

DHP’s Production Manager and Midnight Rodeo’s vocalist, Maddy Chamberlain picks six of her favourite things for our music-themed issue…

Gig Review: Dream Wife at The Bodega

Mon 19 Feb 2024

Valentine's Day in Nottingham. Couples everywhere holding hands and trying to outdo one another by showing money means love. On the other hand a much more pure love is in the air at the Bodega...

The Name Game: We Find out the Stories Behind Some of Nottingham’s Weird and Wonderful Band Names

Sun 18 Feb 2024

Generating names is always a hard task, and when it comes to naming a band, it becomes part of your identity in a strange way. And in Nottingham, it’s safe to say we’ve got some weird and wonderful examples which really do stand out among the crowd. But not only do they stand out, they also generate mind-boggling questions… So, we thought it was time we got some answers. We asked an array of Nottingham bands to tell us the true meaning behind their names. Well, we did tell them they could make something up if they wanted to, actually. So, believe these at your own risk…

In Photos: Set in Motion at Rough Trade

Sun 18 Feb 2024

Luke Brennan captured Set in Motion's first headline show...

In Photos: Keywest at The Bodega

Sun 18 Feb 2024

With a mix of folk, pop and rock, five-piece band Keywest bring high energy to The Bodega...

The Pastel Project Talk LGBTQ+ Activism, the Trans Community and Aims to Make Nottingham the UK's First Trans Sanctuary City

Sat 17 Feb 2024

The Pastel Project is a grassroots activism group seeking to establish Nottingham as the UK's first Trans Sanctuary City. With aims including to improve trans healthcare and improve LGBTQ+ education in schools, this project works towards solidarity and support for the trans community and making Nottingham a safe haven for all trans and gender non-conforming people...

A Busker in Notts

Fri 16 Feb 2024

When I was about sixteen, I tried to go busking. I took my acoustic guitar, walked to Long Eaton's main high street, and awkwardly found a spot in front of a closed down shop. It was embarrassing before I'd even taken my guitar bag off, but I felt determined to stick with it. Gingerly, I lifted my guitar strap over my head, laid out my case on the ground, and looked up to find that people were already looking at me. I didn't know what to do…

We Speak to World Music Event Producer Rastarella as Her Signature Event Cultural Vibrations Turns Fifteen Years Old

Thu 15 Feb 2024

Born in Trinidad, Rastarella is a world music event producer, an empowerment speaker and hosts on Nottingham’s number one urban radio station, 97.5 Kemet FM. She is also a mother of three daughters, a SEN mother, and married. If you ever get to meet Rastarella, you will never forget it. Launching her signature event Cultural Vibrations in 2009 at Hockley Hustle and founding the Nottingham Global Roots Festival in 2015, 2024 marks her fifteenth year in business. It's a massive milestone as a grassroots promoter who is consistently showcasing music from around the world at numerous venues, events and festivals. This is Rastarella, interviewed by Parisa East of Acoustickle…

Interview: Ray Bradshaw

Thu 15 Feb 2024

With the Doppelginger tour coming to Nottingham in March, Ian C Douglas sat down with Ray Bradshaw to learn more about this red-letter day...

Gig Review: Bloody Valentine at The Angel Microbrewery

Thu 15 Feb 2024

We checked out Laura Dickinson, NMG and Murdah SRVC at The Chapel...

In Photos: Evil Scarecrow at Rock City

Tue 13 Feb 2024

One of the UK’s most absurd, yet stand out Heavy Metal acts in the last few years, Evil Scarecrow headline Rock City...

Gig Review: Enter Shikari at Motorpoint Arena

Tue 13 Feb 2024

Enter Shikari burst into life in the Motorpoint Arena earlier this month, for a night that combined vibrant visuals, sweaty bodies and pumping bass in the most spectacular way...

Preview: Sao Paulo Dance Company

Mon 12 Feb 2024

We speak to the choreographer behind this weekend's dose of Brazilian sunshine

We Speak to Music Artist and Entrepreneur Parisa East as Her Live Music Platform Acoustickle Turns Fifteen Years Old

Mon 12 Feb 2024

Parisa East is a music artist and entrepreneur with many years of experience promoting live music events, supporting local talent, and providing quality cultural experiences in Nottingham. In 2009 she launched Acoustickle: a live music platform to spotlight emerging artists, and encourage musicians to share their original compositions with respectful audiences. With decorated venues, and intimate, inspiring performance spaces, the immersive atmosphere captivates all that are present. In 2022, she received an AIM award, as the East Midlands local hero, nominated by Dean Jackson, presenter of BBC Introducing. This is Parisa East, interviewed by Acoustickle’s very own CeCe about her visions for the future and the importance of creating a stage for unknown artists…

We Catch up With Murdah SRVC Ahead of Their Gig at the Angel Microbrewery

Mon 12 Feb 2024

MURDAH SRVC is an audio and visual project based in Catania, Italy, mixing Manga illustrations with music. The band's singer and creator Che spoke to Boogie O. Churchill about his current UK tour - hitting the Angel Microbrewery tomorrow - his artwork, and his time in Japan…

We Sit Down With the Owners of the Chameleon After It Was Announced That the Building Would Be Sold

Sat 10 Feb 2024

When it comes to finding the gems of Nottingham’s creative culture, sometimes you have to do a little intrepid exploring. Tucked down an alley just off the Old Market Square, legendary bar and venue The Chameleon has been hosting gigs, club nights and late night shenanigans since 2007. With the recent news that the building is to be sold, we sat down with owners John and Lauren Rothera to talk about the life and soul of the bar, and the future of independent venues…

Gig Review: Bombay Bicycle Club at Rock City

Sat 10 Feb 2024

Indie heroes Bombay Bicycle Clubs are without a doubt one of the country’s best festival bands. With a collection of songs that radiate warmth, positivity and a joyous collage of sounds and styles, their live performances are tailor-made for sun-kissed stages as you party in a field with your friends. The question is – can they do it on a cold, wet Tuesday night in Stok…er, Nottingham? We went along to Rock City to find out…

Food Review: Big Apple Hot Dog Specials at Pizza Punks

Fri 09 Feb 2024

It's National Pizza Day! So we went down to Pizza Punks to try their newly collaborated, limited edition ‘Classic Dawg’ and ‘Vegan Dawg’ pizzas with ‘Big Apple Hot Dogs’, to see if they truly were a Super Bowl hit.

Theatre Review: Bluey's Big Play at Theatre Royal

Fri 09 Feb 2024

The celebrated Australian cartoon canine family now have their own stage show. But how will the charms of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli and co transfer over from the small screen to the big stage?

Get Your Gladrags On: We Chat to Baby Tap, DJ Boz, Marilyn Sane, and Nana Arthole

Thu 08 Feb 2024

Nottingham has a colourful palette of local, committed and diverse LGBTQ+ artists and creatives. Baby Tap, DJ Boz, Marilyn Sane, and Nana Arthole are all part of the Nottingham club night Gladrags, a welcoming space that hosts DJs, live music, drag and burlesque performers, where all people can get their Gladrags on and be authentic without judgement. They told us more about who they are, the events that are happening across the city, and the new wave of LGBTQ+ identifying musicians who are emerging from Nottingham…

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