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Crowned in Sound: Talking memorable interviews, The Chameleon and Billy Bootleggers with music journo Dom Gourlay

Growing up in Mansfield, Dom Gourlay didn’t realise he’d later become one of the country’s top music journalists. We grabbed a long overdue coffee with Dom, currently the Festivals and Live Reviews Editor for Under the Radar. 

Indie trio The Amazons talk Rock City, The Chameleon and their love of Nottingham ahead of their Rough Trade gig

While they may proudly herald from Reading, rock trio The Amazons’ thriving career has long been intertwined with our city too. From cutting their teeth in The Chameleon to sold out shows at Rock City, to even playing Motorpoint Arena with Royal Blood, they have spent the last decade making memories and building a strong fanbase right here in NG1. Now with shows at Rough Trade and Rock City coming up in the next six months, we decided to catch up with frontman Matt Thomson to discuss their longstanding romance with Nottingham…

In Photos: Rattle, Grawl!x and Demi Sharman at The Chameleon

Nigel King captured the Farewell Chameleon Fundraiser which took place earlier this week. As the venue's time comes to a very sad end, we wish John and Lauren all the best and thank them for creating so many amazing memories in the Nottingham music scene. 

Gig Review: Victory Lap at The Chameleon

Victory Lap were joined by Davoli and Bram Bancroft for a sold-out gig at The Chameleon...

Gig Review: Mickey Callisto at The Chameleon

For anyone who caught Mickey Callisto at The Bodega as part of Dot-to-Dot last year, it was obvious he was destined for superstardom. The Sunderland-born, Liverpool-based synth-pop sensation commanded the stage with the voice and presence of a young Freddie Mercury, instantly standing out as an exceptional talent just waiting to be discovered. So, when it was announced he was returning to Nottingham as part of his first headline tour, we just had to go along to see if word was getting out…

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

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: The Silver Lines at The Chameleon

On a wet and windy Thursday evening there was no better place to retreat to than The Chameleon, to see exactly what a line-up of new and local artists had to offer...

Gig Review: Stuart Pearce at The Chameleon

On a bitterly cold Thursday night, at a venue that has recently delivered the sad news of closing down in early 2024, and with the fresh news that Shane MacGowan had passed away, I needed something to cheer me up. Three bands and a packed room at The Chameleon would certainly help...

Gig Review: VÄLVĒ at The Chameleon

It was a big night at The Chameleon for folktronica act VÄLVĒ. The BBC Radio 6 Music endorsed band, fronted by Wiltshire-based musician and composer Chloe Herington, had returned to Chloe’s hometown of Nottingham for their first ever headline gig in the city, to celebrate the release of Tiny Pilots, their second studio album...

Gig Review: Otala at The Chameleon

Having recently taken the stage at Wide Eyed Festival and Dot to Dot, OTALA’s headline show at The Chameleon was a highly-anticipated affair. The post-punk quintet set themselves head-and-shoulders above the rest with their spoken-word vocal style and their unexpected jazz influences. It seems it’s only a matter of time before the Nottingham-based band receive the recognition they so rightly deserve…

Gig Review: Tom A. Smith at The Chameleon

At nineteen years old, most musicians are only just getting started in their music careers – but Tom A. Smith is not most musicians. The young singer-songwriter from Sunderland was born practically with a guitar in his hand, learning how to play from the age of four and then incredibly playing his first ever gig at The Cluny in Newcastle, aged just eight years old. Eleven years on from that monumental first gig, we went to catch him at The Chameleon as part of his mammoth 34-date UK tour...

In Photos: Jim Lockey And The Solemn Sun and Charlotte Carpenter at The Chameleon

Following the release of Colour - their first album in over ten years - back in September, Jim Lockey And The Solemn Sun pay a visit to The Chameleon...

Gig Review: The Popguns at The Chameleon

After reuniting in 2012, Brighton-based band The Popguns brought their indie-rock sounds to The Chameleon for a sell-out show...

Gig Review: The Manatees at The Chameleon Arts Café

Acknowledged by the likes of BBC Radio One for their reserves of great potential, The Manatees are building their own empire amongst the indie-rock soundscape. The London-based three-piece have had a big year so far, with the release of their debut EP Dream in Colour. Jay, Tyler, and Miller clearly intend to end the year on the same smashing note on which they started, as they embark on their biggest UK headliner tour yet, including a date at Nottingham’s own The Chameleon Arts Café…

Gig Review: 2079 at The Chameleon

Local lads 2079 headline The Chameleon...

Gig Review: UoN PunkSoc Presents Gender Envy, Molars and Los Fatso Libres at The Chameleon

UoN PunkSoc arranged an evening of local entertainment from Gender Envy, Molars and Los Fatso Libres at The Chameleon… 

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The Chameleon: GoFundMe Campaign

After having their toilets vandalised recently, the Chameleon is in need of your help...

Interview: Ruby Rushton Brings Modern Jazz to The Chameleon

Get to know the jazz quartet before they get us grooving this week... 

Pattern: One Big Party Family

We chat party packs and family feelings with Ryan Newell of Pattern, ahead of the night this Saturday...

Interview: Mary Ocher is coming to The Chameleon

Soothe the hump day blues with avant-pop singer-songwriter Mary Ocher, who comes to The Chameleon on Wednesday 6 March.

Live Music Review: False Heads at The Chameleon

Iggy Pop likes False Heads and we learned when we were LeftCub not to disagree with Iggy so we were down the front at The Chameleon when they came to town

Live Review: This Feeling Night at The Chameleon

Noel Gallagher calls This Feeling “the best club in the UK for future rock ‘n’ roll stars.” Who are we to argue with Noel? We went down The Chameleon to check out their latest event.