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In photos: Revenge of Calculon album launch at Rough Trade

Wed 07 Oct 2026

Funktronica purveyors Revenge of Calculon launched their new LP Elevator Lizard at a colourful, perfectly zany show at Rough Trade - complete with an expert robo-dancing audience member. Nigel King shot the shots...

Nottingham’s Biggest Ever Wine Festival Launches alongside Legendary Annual CAMRA Beer Festival at Trent Bridge

Sat 12 Sept 2026

The Trent Bridge Wine, Champagne and Prosecco Festival will run alongside the popular beer and cider festival between Wednesday 7 and Saturday 10 October...

Gig review: Playback launch showcase at The Carousel

Tue 28 Jul 2026

Luke Brennan, the creator of Playback, wants to change the music industry for the better to help support the local scene. The first Playback showcase took place at Notts grassroots venue, The Carousel, and was completely sold out with 100% of ticket sales going towards the artists performing - proving that change is possible for the industry...

East Midlands Pamphlet Prize launched by Bad Betty, in partnership with Writing East Midlands and Nottingham Poetry Festival

Sun 31 May 2026

Notts based independent publisher Bad Betty Press has announced the launch of the East Midlands Pamphlet Prize, a new initiative designed to support and platform poets living, working and studying across our region.

Comedy, music festivals and local talent: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 18 -24 May

Mon 18 May 2026

This week in Notts! Enjoy local theatre performances and live comedy, or head to Dot to Dot music festival and dance the night away in various venues across Nottingham. Here's our top picks...

Golden era: catching up with electronic-rock duo ALT BLK ERA before their Rescue Rooms show

Thu 07 May 2026

In 2022, sister duo and Notts natives Nyrobi and Chaya Becket-Messam emerged onto the local music scene as electronic-rock act ALT BLK ERA. Since then, they’ve gone from strength to strength, from winning a MOBO award in 2025 to touring late last year with drum and bass band Pendulum. It’s been a while since we’ve caught up with Nyrobi and Chaya, so they set aside time to walk us through their crazy journey to this point.

Gig review: Kneecap album launch at Rescue Rooms

Sun 03 May 2026

Ahead of the release of their third album Fenian, Irish rap trio Kneecap brought a double bill show to Rescue Rooms this week to give Notts a taste of what they’ve got in store this year…

Gig review: Lace Thief album launch at Rough Trade

Mon 27 Apr 2026

Marking the official launch of her debut album Inheritance, Lace Thief took to Rough Trade Nottingham to perform the record in full following its release the day before…

Gig review: Dusty 4 Track album launch at Rough Trade, with RonnieToldUs and Jinda Biant

Wed 15 Apr 2026

Rough Trade was host to Dusty 4 Track last weekend as they celebrated the vinyl release of their debut album How Did I Get Here? with support from Jinda Biant and RonnieToldUs. Sophie Gargett went along to check it out...

Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature's Youth Advisory Board Celebrate the Launch of their Poetry Pamphlet

Sat 11 Apr 2026

Join Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature's Youth Advisory Board as they celebrate the launch of their first poetry pamphlet on the 12th of April

Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet launches yoga sessions alongside their immersive Nottingham summer exhibition

Thu 05 Mar 2026

Fancy doing some stretches to a backdrop of Van Gogh's Starry Night? Or perfecting your balance while staring at Monet's The Beach at Sainte-Adresse? Nottingham art lovers have the opportunity take part in a unique series of yoga sessions this summer set amid some of the world’s most mesmerising masterpieces.

Music volunteering scheme launches in Nottingham with Tinie Tempah and JayaHadADream on board

Wed 04 Mar 2026

Volunteers are invited to give four hours of their time to local community causes, in exchange for a ticket to an exclusive gig at Rock City featuring British chart topper Tinie Tempah and Notts-based rapper JayaHadADream...

Catching up with Willow Bay ahead of their EP launch show at The Carousel

Mon 23 Feb 2026

Melodic folk-trio Willow Bay are back with a bang on 28th February as The Carousel hosts the launch of the band's first-ever EP, Evangeline. The live-performance chemistry between the three members is contagious, and they have been known to silence every audience member in sight with their angelic harmonies. We caught up with the band (lead vocalist and guitarist Aaliyah, guitarist and banjo player Matt, and electric guitarist Ben) to dig deep into the story of the EP and their development as a band...

Truth or Legend: The case of Mortimer and Isabella

Thu 12 Feb 2026

For this month's instalment of our regular dive into weird Nottingham history Matthew Blaney delves into the story of royal usurpers Mortimer and Isabella...

Album lauches, gripping theatre and top quality comedy: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week Monday 19 - Sunday 25 January

Sun 18 Jan 2026

New year, new music. If you’re looking to add some new albums to your playlists, look no further than this weeks’ gig picks. If drama is more your thing, we have you covered with gripping theatre and opera. If you’re simply looking to brighten up the January days, we have a dose of comedy that will do just the trick.

E.ON, Green Hustle & My Square Metre Launch Really Big Wildflower Meadow Project in Aspley

Tue 16 Dec 2025

Green Hustle are at it again transforming Nottingham parks into wildlife (and human) oases - this time they're working with E.ON, My Square Meter, and Nottingham City Council to rejuvenate a massive meadow in Aspley.

Bon journal: writer Andrew Tucker Leavis on launching the New Nottingham Journal

Wed 03 Dec 2025

All that Nottingham’s literary scene was missing, said poet Rory Waterman, was a “name-brand literary journal”. Grace Sanders speaks to Andrew Tucker Leavis, Editor-in-Chief of the New Nottingham Journal, about how he decided to rectify that issue, with LeftLion’s help…

In photos: Revenge of Calculon EP launch at Rough Trade

Sun 23 Nov 2025

To celebrate the launch of their uniquely dance-able Casino Fight EP, Nottingham's own mask-wearing electro-heroes Revenge of Calculon put on an upbeat show at Rough Trade. Emzae was there to support...

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

Tue 05 Aug 2025

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.

The National Justice Museum Launches Annual Pass

Mon 14 Jul 2025

The National Justice Museum in Nottingham has launched a new annual pass, giving visitors the chance to return to the iconic Nottingham attraction over and over again for free for an entire year...

Nottingham's new print journal launches crowdfunding campaign

Wed 09 Jul 2025

Founded by LeftLion literature editor Andrew Tucker Leavis, the New Nottingham Journal is an upcoming print journal, set to showcase the work of writers from both Nottingham and further afield. With a crowdfunding campaign now launched, Andrew tells us more about this exciting new project.

Equation Launches Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Wed 02 Jul 2025

In a powerful show of solidarity and progress during Pride Month, Nottingham-based charity Equation has launched its dedicated LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Service...

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