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Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance Christmas Concert

In photos: Gaffa Tape Sandy at The Bodega, with Really Big Really Clever and Airport Dad

In Photos: Push Rope with Airport Dad and Retina at Rough Trade

We Hear the Story Behind Luminarium Inventors Architects of Air

If you have ever agreed with the phrase ‘there’s nothing new under the sun’, respectfully, you are mistaken. Tucked away in one of Nottingham’s many old lace factories, Architects of Air are once again busy building a wondrous world-class experience like no other. The Luminarium: Luminimax has its international premiere at Lakeside Arts at the end of May, so we went down to the workshop to hear more and see exactly what it takes to build such a strange unique experience.

Esprit D'Air

We Chat to Virgin Radio UK’s Amy Voce About Her Time at Nottingham Trent University and Her Most Memorable On-Air Moments

Before her voice became familiar across the nation thanks to her work on Gem 106 and Virgin Radio UK, broadcaster Amy Voce studied a degree in Communication Studies at Nottingham Trent University. We chat to her all about her connections to the city, her Two New Mums podcast, and her most memorable on-air moments…

The Big Jump

How many giraffes are in the air we breathe? We Review Nottingham Contemporary's Latest Exhibition

Through a fusion of bold artistic activism and interactive installations, Nottingham Contemporary's latest triad of exhibitions provides a visual playground for us to re-examine the importance of imagination and innocence...

Much Ado About Nothing (free/open-air)

Much Ado About Nothing (free/open-air)

Much Ado About Nothing (free/open-air)

Much Ado About Nothing (free/open-air)

Much Ado About Nothing (free/open-air)

The zero air-miles bouquet:

Film Review: Air

The Good Will Hunting duo of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have teamed up once again - but do they deliver a slam-dunk?

Big City Book Review: Ibi Zoboi’s Punching the Air

Interested in getting your hands on four free books? Well you’re in luck, because Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature are offering just that through their Big City Reads campaign. With stories ranging from loneliness to police injustice, and styles varying from prose to graphic novel, there’s something for every reader. Four young writers give us their run down of the books, continuing with Zach Omitowoju's take on Punching the Air...

Architects

Angels & Airwaves

40 Years Later: Airplane

Non-stop laughs from the parodic cult classic that launched Leslie Nielsen's comedic career…

Flying Home During COVID: Your Stories of Getting Back to Notts During Coronavirus

Those who had holidays booked as the COVID crisis began to escalate were faced with a difficult decision: to go ahead with their plans and risk getting sick or stranded, or give up their hard-earned holidays and take the financial hit. But for some, the situation was out of their control, as they were already abroad by the time the health crisis had become a serious issue. With panic starting, misinformation spreading and lockdown looming, they faced a ticking clock to get back to the UK before it was too late…

Architects of Air's 2018 Luminarium at Highfields Park in Photos

Ahhh, so pretteh. Our Dan got down to Nottingham Lakeside Arts to take a few snaps of the latest Luminarium from Architects of Air...

Architects of Air's New Luminarium Albesila in Photos

We got down to Highfields Park to check out the new Luminarium, and took a few photos...

Inflatable Structure Don Alan Parkinson Talks The New Luminarium Albesila at Highfields Park

Founded in Notts, Architects of Air are famous for globally touring their giant, colourful, inflatable structures you can wander around in, and they’re bringing their latest offering home at the end of this month – that’s right, the luminarium is back. This time, it’s the brand new Albesila that’s landed, just in time for Architects of Air’s 25th birthday. Our Mary Dansie got down to experience the trippy tunnels first hand, and had a chat with the creator Alan Parkinson...

Air Raid Sirens in Nottingham This Sunday

"If you're in town at about 6pm and you hear the wails of warning, don't worry. Everything is under control"