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Chaos Magic at BACKLIT Gallery: A Studio Space for Embracing the Mystical

Thu 17 Nov 2022

Mixing the mystical and the artistic, spirituality and style, Chaos Magic are one of the most singular art collectives in Nottingham. Our Marta Tavares stops by their spot at BACKLIT Gallery to find out more…

Gig Review: Sigur Rós at Royal Concert Hall

Wed 16 Nov 2022

The Icelandic post-rock band from Reykjavík return to the UK with their first new studio album since 2013’s Kveikur...

Diving Into the Past and Present of GForce, the Nottingham-Based Fashion Brand Regarded as the ‘Forefathers of the UK Streetwear Scene’

Wed 16 Nov 2022

If you were knocking round Nottingham in the eighties and nineties, you may have been familiar with GForce, an eye-catching shop nestled in the heart of Hockley. Behind its iron door made of sculpted shapes and forgotten objects was a shop that many have regarded as one of the forefathers of the UK streetwear scene, with fans including Eric Cantona and Cher. We catch up with founder Robin Kerr to find out more about the iconic GForce years…

Gig Review: Everclear and Soul Asylum at Rescue Rooms

Tue 15 Nov 2022

Everclear and Soul Asylum visited Rescue Rooms on their co-headline tour...

A Fifteen-Year-Old's Powerful Speech From Nottingham's COP27 Rally

Tue 15 Nov 2022

As world leaders and government negotiators gather in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt for the biggest climate change conference of the year, protestors from Nottingham Coalition for Climate Justice gathered in Trinity Square to demand stronger action to restore our environment and reduce emissions. One speech, from fifteen-year-old Liv Marshal of Nottingham Youth Climate Assembly, stood out from the crowd, and even made a few headlines. Here's that speech in full...

Inspired by His Hometown of Newstead Village, Author Jim Gibson Lifts the Lid on His Short Story Collection, The Bygones

Mon 14 Nov 2022

Combining the supernatural with the mundane, Nottingham author Jim Gibson has just published his debut short story collection, The Bygones - a project based loosely around his hometown of Newstead Village. Made up of 21 stories, it muses on a place that has been forgotten by the world, the everyday minutiae of life and the oddness that is so often found in rural communities. We catch up with the writer to find out about how he uses the place as a character, how he put the collection together and much more…

Film From The Actors Workshop Gets Premiere at Savoy Cinema

Mon 14 Nov 2022

Echoes of the Fallen will take over the Lenton cinema this week. We chat to The Actors Workshop's Clare McGill all about it...

Exploring Why Astrology Has Become So Popular: TikTok, Mindfulness and More

Sat 12 Nov 2022

Whether in the form of tarot card readings or online horoscope predictions, astrology is experiencing a major cultural comeback - hence us dedicating an entire magazine to it this month. But why is interest in the celestial so high? We catch up with two Nottingham Trent University lecturers to find out about the psychology behind this trend, alongside making a few speculations of our own…

Interview: The Chase on their new single 'Trumpets'

Fri 11 Nov 2022

We catch up with local band The Chase about what they've been up to lately...

A Day in the Life Behind the Bar of Sneinton’s The King Billy

Fri 11 Nov 2022

Taking over the family business eight years ago, Jon Blyth is now the proud owner of Sneinton hotspot The King Billy. Dedicated to community and inclusion, he tells all about how the pub fell to him and why he loves his job…

November's Music Reviews: Catmilk, skaiwater and More

Wed 09 Nov 2022

We take a look at some of our city's finest music releases...

Ahead of His Exhibition at Brickworks, We Chat to Kid30 About His Twenty Years Producing Eye-Catching Street Art

Tue 08 Nov 2022

If you’ve taken a walk around the city centre at any point recently, you’ve likely seen the eye-catching work of Kid30, the graffiti artist known for taking famous cartoon characters and dropping them into a creative blender. Now, twenty years after first getting into the street art scene, he’s celebrating the landmark anniversary with an exhibition at Brickworks…

How Wiff Waff Designs Became Nottingham's Go-To Spot for All Things Pets

Mon 07 Nov 2022

Making bespoke collars, harnesses, bandanas, bow-ties, and dog coats, Wiff Waff are the perfect place for pampering your pups...

We Take a Look at What the Future Has in Store for Nine Different Areas of Nottingham

Sun 06 Nov 2022

Our resident crystal gazer has studied the stars to figure out your fortunes, Nottingham. You’re welcome…

Interview: bigfatbig On Their New EP And Upcoming Metronome Show

Fri 04 Nov 2022

Gemma chats to bigfatbig about their new EP Rockin’ and Rollin’ and Whatnot’ ahead of their show at Metronome later this month...

Gig Review: Sorry at Metronome

Fri 04 Nov 2022

Following the release of their second album Anywhere But Here, Sorry have firmly cemented themselves as a serious player in the tidal wave of strong new alternative bands in the UK. Ali Glen headed to Metronome to see how they fared in a live setting...

Sherwood’s Paper Fort Games Discusses Their New Release, Cosmoctopus

Thu 03 Nov 2022

A conspiracy theorist’s dream, Cosmoctopus, the new board game from Sherwood-based publisher Paper Fort Games, explores what would happen if octopuses were actually alien. Following the launch of its Kickstarter campaign, Lead Developer Chris Kingsnorth tells us what to expect…

Notts Goes Green: The Confectioners Treating Sustainability Seriously

Wed 02 Nov 2022

With Nottingham’s businesses increasingly hungry for inspiration on how they can make a difference to the environment, we catch up with Treat Kitchen’s Jess Barnett who’s been leading efforts at the major local exporter. She explains why going carbon neutral didn’t cut it for them, and how they’re shifting their focus to reducing their own emissions and keeping projects local.

We Hear All About Base51’s New Music Events, SUNDAY SES51ONS

Wed 02 Nov 2022

Life can be tough for any youngster - but that’s especially true in Nottingham, the Youth Opportunity Index has found. Thankfully, Base 51 are stepping up to support 11-25 year-olds across the city through counselling, group work and, very shortly, with their new music events, SUNDAY SES51ONS. Khadijah Islam hears all about the charity’s vital work…