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Historian CJ DeBarra on their book Queer Nottingham 1991-2020

Journalist, author, historian, and LeftLion history editor CJ De Barra takes us back to Nottingham’s resilient queer scene from the 90s all the way through to surviving 2020, in their second archival history book Queer Nottingham. 

Batman Returns (1992)

Gig review: Sunday (1994) at Rescue Rooms

Nottingham loves a band with a bit of myth around them, and as their dreamy, cinematic sound is woven together with lyrics sung like secrets, Sunday (1994) seem determined to give us one. We caught up with them at Rescue Rooms...

Sunday (1994)

Queer Nottingham 1960-1990 Book Launch, With Cj Debarra and Others

Hackers (1995)

Face/off (1997)

Pride and prejudice: how Nottingham's disabled community got their voices heard

While some might see protest as disruption to everyday life, for others taking to the streets is one of the most conspicuous methods of getting voices heard. Civil rights, such as simple access to transport, are easily taken for granted by many, but the most marginalised groups in society have had to fight for their civil rights through civil disobedience. For Disability Pride month, CJ De Barra recounts how the Disabled community used high-profile demonstrations in Nottingham to ensure their rights were fairly given.

Gig review: Sunday (1994) at The Bodega

Ghost In the Shell (1995)

The Ring (1998)

Hidden History Tour

Clerks (1994) at Savoy Cinema

The Crow (1994) at Savoy Cinema

Ghost (1990) at Savoy Cinema

TITUS: T.Rex is King Exhibition

The 1998 Club is a Brand New VIP Venue Beneath Southbank City

This underground setting is purpose built to offer a comfortable and enjoyable hospitality experience. We chat to Director Tom Holodynksy of Great Northern Group, the minds behind The 1998 Club, about the exciting new venue...

Rock City Listings 1990-1994

Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Nirvana, Faith No More, Inspiral Carpets, Sonic Youth, Jane's Addiction, Pop Will Eat Itself, The Charlatans, Mr Big and more

Lo-Ego

The next big thing to come out of Nottingham'... why did these words go through my mind with a sizzling sound and the odour of urine