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Local bluesy rock duo Dusty 4 Track talk their debut album How Did I Get Here?

Musical duo Dusty 4 Track have been a Nottingham live music staple for several years now, and a must-listen band for anyone looking for chilled blues, whiskey soaked vocals, and foot-stomping riffs. Not long ago they put out their debut album: How Did I Get Here?, so it seemed like a good time for us to catch up with Benjamin James (organ/guitar) and Will Jeffery (guitar/vocals).

Blue October

Blues, dance, and Hong Kong culture: Here's what's on in Nottingham

There's lots of events this week set to spread some strong community spirit and selfless sentiment here in Notts. Here are some of our favourites... 

Concert Review: BBC Philharmonic's Bluebeard's Castle

The BBC Philharmonic bring their latest production, Bluebeard's Castle, to the Royal Concert Hall... 

The Chicago Blues Brothers

King Joe & the Atlantics [ Rhythm & Blues]

No Room for Squares [ Blue Note Jazz]

Me & Mr Jones Quartet [jazz/soul/blues]

Kyla Brox Band [blues/soul]

Alice Armstrong [blues]

Chris Bowden Quartet Play Somethin’ Else [ Blue Note Jazz]

The Elo Encounter - the Blue Sky Tour

Blue Badge Bunch Gameshow for Kids - Nottingham Kids Comedy Festival

Jeremy Sassoon & Friends [jazz/blues/soul]

Matt Rattcliffe’s Unity [ Blue Note Jazz]

Amba Tremain [soul/blues]

Deacon Blue | the Great Western Road Trip

Paolo Fuschi & the Outsiders [ Blues Soul Funk]

Blue Plaques: Chilwell + Beyond

Thomas Atlas [ Blues/ Soul]

Peggy’s House Band Play Blues & Ballads

The Bad Day [ Blues]

Street photographer Charlie Valentine talks Nottingham: Urban Decline, her series currently displayed at New Art Exchange

When it comes to versatile photographers, Charlie Valentine certainly stands out in Notts, having made her name with grimy, analogue street photography, printmaking, and photography workshops. Currently, her series Nottingham: Urban Decline is featured at the ongoing Open exhibition at the New Art Exchange - she tells us all about this series, plus life as a photographer.

Connor Selby [blues]

Blue Peter stars, football tournaments, and immersive adventures: Gloworm Festival unveils its most expansive lineup yet

Gloworm Festival is one of the most well loved fixtures in Nottingham's summer calendar - a dedicated family event that each year welcomes 20,000 visitors to Thoresby Park, in the heart of Nottinghamshire. With their most jam-packed line-up yet recently unveiled, we've provided you with some highlights at this year's instalment.