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Nottingham International Film Festival Returns in November

Mon 28 Oct 2019

In November, The Nottingham International Film Festival returns for its fourth year. We had a chat with the festival’s Director of Operations, Neil Jeram-Croft, to find out everything you need to know about the event…

Phlexx Records: "Music and creativity should be used to enrich the community; that's what they're there for."

Fri 25 Oct 2019

Since 2013, Trekkah Benjamin has been at the helm of Notts music label Phlexx Records. A&R Manager Maddy Chamberlain and Marketing and PR Coordinator Cate Grundy complete the Phlexx family, joining Recording Director Trekkah in 2017. Between them, they’ve got the industry nailed – but they aren’t stopping yet. We grabbed the trio for a chat ahead of our joint stage stint at the Hockley Hustle...

Sir Trevor Nunn and Kenny Wax are Putting on a Musical in Nottingham

Thu 24 Oct 2019

One of them is the multi-award-winning producer of The Play that Goes Wrong, Top Hat and Six. The other is one of the most legendary figures in the history of theatre, winning numerous Tony and Olivier Awards, directing the likes of Cats, Starlight Express and Les Misèrables, and being named by The Telegraph as one of the most influential people in British Theatre. Together, Kenny Wax and Sir Trevor Nunn are launching Identical, a brand-new musical premiering as part of the new season at Nottingham Playhouse…

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...

Can Samba Bring the Carnival Spirit to Nottingham

Mon 21 Oct 2019

Music, drumming, dancing, vibrant costumes and an inclusive community spirit. Meet Can Samba, the organisation that brings the Carribbean Carnival spirit to Nottingham.

10 Halloween Themed Events For Music Lovers In Notts

Sun 20 Oct 2019

Whether you’re into thrash metal or disco cuts, there’s an opportunity for music fans of all genres to get monster mashed this year. Here are our top picks…

Vikki Stone is Putting on Her Stand-Up Song Show at Nottingham Playhouse

Fri 18 Oct 2019

She’s serenaded the likes of Professor Brian Cox and Phillip Schofield, and now Vikki Stone is bringing her new stand-up show Songbird to Nottingham. We caught up with the award-winning comedian and musician to talk about her comedy inspirations, creative process and what she thinks of our fair city…

The Confession author Jessie Burton in Conversation at Waterstones

Wed 16 Oct 2019

Miniaturist author Jessie Burton was at Waterstones in Nottingham to talk about her new book, The Confession

The Best New Places in Notts Presented by GorgeUs

Tue 15 Oct 2019

Sam Nahirny and the GorgeUs team check out the city's newest gaffs...

Nottingham Comedian Scott Bennett: "There’s no such thing as regional comedy – if it’s funny, it’s funny."

Tue 15 Oct 2019

Yorkshire lad Scott Bennett uprooted to Beeston a while ago, but he made sure he brought his Northern sense of humour with him. Ahead of his new tour Leap Year, which was nominated for Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival, the comic invites us into his shed to talk touring, writing for some of the UK’s biggest comedians and his comedy heroes...

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This Month

Mon 14 Oct 2019

Stick these lot in yer ears...

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.

Live Music Photos: Circle of Light Album Launch

Sat 12 Oct 2019

The Circle of Light project pulled off the mammoth task of recording an entire album in just three weeks. Browse our pics from the launch show at Metronome, which took place on World Mental Health Day.

Left Brian: Five Key Moments in Nottingham Forest’s Season So Far …

Fri 11 Oct 2019

Our lad Gareth Watts gives us the low down on the season so far.

Live Music Review: Reflekter at The Bodega

Fri 11 Oct 2019

Local indie grunge quartet Reflekter brought foot-tapping solos aplenty to the intimate stage of The Bodega as they showed off their new single earlier this month…

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…

7 Places to Try a Meat-Free Burger in Nottingham

Mon 07 Oct 2019

We run down some of the best herbivore-friendly places to grab a veggie or vegan burger in Notts...

Live Music Photos: Acoustickle Jazz 'n' Grhyme

Sat 05 Oct 2019

Take in some of that Acoustickle magic from its recent show at Peggy's Skylight

Metronome Is Celebrating Its First Birthday

Wed 02 Oct 2019

Since opening its doors, Metronome has provided Nottingham with one of the most innovative and exciting live venues, delivering a visual experience few in the city can rival. To celebrate their first birthday, we take a look back at an eclectic year of highlights, ranging from theatre and poetry, to DJ sets and ensembles…

Live Music Review: King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard at Rock City

Tue 01 Oct 2019

Aussie psych lords King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard spread fun and sweat by the bucket-load as they kicked off their European tour at Rock City last night…

LGBTQ+ Notts: What's Kicking Off in October?

Mon 30 Sep 2019

Caroline Barry has been gallivanting around Nottingham for all the incredible gay and gay-adjacent events this month...

NottsShop: October 2019, Student Special

Mon 30 Sep 2019

We're back from our summer sojourn to greet in the new term! (OK, so it's been a while since I personally needed new school shoes and the entire contents of WH Smith, but you know what I mean). So whether you're a new student, a returning one or simply a graduate from the university of life, this month's student special has got you covered...

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12 Famous Comedians Who Played Nottingham

Mon 30 Sep 2019

Our city has hosted some world-famous acts over the years...

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

What's been gooin' off?

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