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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).

Tattoo studio Good Mornink talk community, artistry and their upcoming charity flash day

Situated on the top floor of Hopkinson, one of Nottingham's most creative and quirky hangouts, tattoo studio Good Mornink is a welcoming community of international artists. Founder and Co-owner Melisa Büyük talks about turning dreams into the reality of owning a studio, and their upcoming charity flash day to raise money for Stonebridge City Farm...

Theatre Review: Matt Parker – Getting Triggy With It at the Nottingham Playhouse

Matt Parker is a best-selling author and stand-up performer, who has built a reputation for being a wizz at mathes.  As part of his mission to bring maths to the masses, he has just been in town. Leftlion crunches the numbers... 

From Firefly club nights to Light Night 2026: Architecture Social Club on returning to Notts

Through February 6 and 7, Old Market Square will look a little bit different as it hosts the centrepiece of this year’s Light Night: Parallels, an installation built by London studio Architecture Social Club. The project is particularly close to the heart of two studio members – Design/Project Manager Andrew Walker – who’s a Notts native – and founder Satyajit Das – who in the early 2000s made his name in Notts music when he launched mythic techno club night, Firefly. They tell us more about the installation which marks a grand return… 

Voice Acting Workshop 01 - Getting the Best Out Of Your Voice

Get Your House In Order! & Ben Pals at Nottingham Comedy Festival 2025

Black Friday 2025: when it happens, what to buy, and how to get the best deals

Black Friday 2025 is around the corner with good prices without the hassle. If you’ve been eyeing a new phone, a living‑room TV, or a small appliance that makes everyday life easier, a bit of planning will help you buy calmly and confidently. Here’s a clear guide to make the most of the day without getting lost in the noise.

Pick Six: Craig Proud of Nottingham print studio Dizzy Ink

For this month’s Pick Six we turn to Craig Proud of print studio Dizzy Ink, who hosts Notts Zine Fest on Saturday 8 November at the Central Library.

Nick Helm: No One Gets Out Alive

Hang Linton on making good trouble, second-hand iPods and playing Nottingham's woodworking studio

Ahead of their forthcoming gig at By Our Hands We Make Our Way this month, we caught up with Leeds-based interdisciplinary artist Hang Linton...

Get a Wiggle On - Mama's Dance Class

Get a Wiggle On - Dance Through the Ages

Get a Wiggle On - Mama's Dance Class

Get a Wiggle On - Dance Through the Ages

Get a Wiggle On - Mama's Dance Class

Get a Wiggle On - Dance Through the Ages

Get a Wiggle On - Mama's Dance Class

Get a Wiggle On - Dance Through the Ages

Get a Wiggle On - Mama's Dance Class

Get a Wiggle On - Dance Through the Ages

Get a Wiggle On - Mama's Dance Class

Get a Wiggle On - Dance Through the Ages

Get a Wiggle On - Mama's Dance Class

Get a Wiggle On - Dance Through the Ages

How Colwick design studio Future Makers wants to reinvent the plastics industry

Like it or not, our modern world is built on plastic - and whilst the long-term health and ecosystem impacts are still poorly understood, the early signs are pretty alarming. Tackling this issue is set to be a generations-long task, but pioneering Colwick-based design studio Future Makers are giving it a crack, turning waste plastic into useful, solid, creations that are built to last, whilst giving back. Founder and Director Tristan Hessing guides us through their manufacturing process, the education gap hampering creatives working with this abundant material, and why we need more young people joining and innovating in the plastics industry.