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Director Aaron Trinder on His Documentary ‘Free Party: A Folk History’ - Which Features Nottingham's Own DiY Soundsystem
Tue 23 Jan 2024Free Party: A Folk History is a timely DIY indie film that follows the birth of the UK's free party movement from the late eighties and early nineties and the social, political and cultural impact it's had on our present times, with appearances from the founders of Nottingham’s very own DiY Soundsystem - but those of you who were lucky enough to go down to Broadway Cinema’s screening of the film back in November will already know this, of course. Director Aaron Trinder tells us about the process of obtaining footage for the documentary from a time before mobile phones and his own experiences of the free party movement…
Young Creative Award Entries Are Now Open for 2024
Mon 08 Jan 2024The Young Creative Awards, an annual competition for young creatives living, working or studying in and around Nottingham, has returned for its sixteenth year, with entries now open...
We Catch Up With the Line-up of Tunnel 54, a Gallery Sounds-Ultrasound-In Deep Collaboration Taking Place in November
Mon 30 Oct 2023We caught up with Glasgow-based DJ and producer Al Kent to hear his thoughts on disco dynamics and coming to play in our city at Tunnel 54, alongside some of Nottingham’s finest dance music devotees...
Mimm’s Nathaniel Coltrane Tells Us All About Their Latest Project ‘Our Yard’, a Detailed Look Into Soundsystem Culture
Fri 27 Oct 2023For the past thirteen years Nathaniel Coltrane has run Mimm (Music is my Motive) from the heart of Nottingham. Starting as a clothing shop, it has evolved into a community hub for the vast amount of creatives residing in the city. We spoke to Nate about his new project Our Yard: a detailed look into the history of sound system culture.
Stay Safe at University: Here Are Some Handy Resources for New Students in Nottingham
Fri 15 Sept 2023Right now, you’re likely to have just moved away from home for the first time in your life, and for some of you, this will be your first time living in a city. Believe us when we say it’s normal to feel a bit nervous, you definitely aren’t the only one. But just know that there are plenty of resources available for you, which you should not hesitate to use at any point during your time here if you feel that you need to. Here’s some information that will help you to keep both yourself and your new friends safe as you navigate your new home…
Everything You Need to Know About SMUT! Verbal Burlesque, the Safe Space for Celebrating Love, Sex and Everything in Between
Tue 04 Apr 2023A night of poetry and storytelling, SMUT! Verbal Burlesque is Nottingham’s only open mic night dedicated to the exploration of human sexuality. A safe space (for those over eighteen), it’s a celebration of love, sex and everything in between. We catch up with organiser Ben Macpherson to find out more…
Sap Plants are Now Offering Workshops Across The City
Thu 16 Mar 2023Perfect for both plant experts and those who can’t manage to keep a simple cactus alive, Chan from Sap Plants has started hosting regular terrarium workshops across Nottingham. Crafting a plant landscape enclosed in a glass container, the creative experience is a perfect wellness activity. Ahead of her next workshop, we catch up with Chan to talk about keeping plants alive, wellbeing and what to expect from the classes…