Nottingham Creative Community News

20 Great Battle Scenes from Film History

From the walls of Jerusalem to the beaches of Normandy, to the Mongolian plains and the waves of the Atlantic. Whether its spears...

Music Reviews: Pete Whoosh’s 52 Card Trick

16 January 20

DiY collective founder Pete Whoosh started Spirit Wrestlers following a cancer diagnosis which led him to explore holistic treatment and reconnect with the healing power of music. Back in March 2019, the not-for-profit label launched The 52 Card Trick project, releasing tracks on a weekly basis for a year and donating the proceeds to chosen charities that support natural healing. Packed with soothing sounds from known names including Hot Toddy, Brawther and Ex Friendly, alongside gems from local talent and beyond, as the project comes close to the end we look back at the breadth of releases and check out some highlights...

Art Review: 2020 MU

16 January 20

Our Adrian pottered down to Surface Gallery to check out another marvellous exhibition...

Art Review: International Postcard Show 2020

16 January 20

Ah, postcards. Proper nostalgia stuff that.

Nusic New Music Podcast #218 with Vega Bay, Blle, Reflekter, Tori Sheard and More...

16 January 20

Duke101: "You don’t bite somebody else’s lyrics."

13 January 20

Having been involved in rap for over thirty years, Nottingham artist Dean Tate – aka Duke01 – knows his way around a microphone. Ahead of the Afterall This Time Reunion Party that we’re throwing for Overall magazine later this month, we spoke to him about how he got into rap, the importance of identity and the current state of the UK…

Plant-based Restaurant No.12 Cook Fresh and Local

15 January 20

After two years spent building a strong reputation and scooping up numerous awards, plant-based restaurant No. 12 have dropped the Houndsgate, expanded to bigger premises and crafted a new, more varied menu...

Review: Mimm & Onpoint Presents Maribou State

14 January 20

Two Books to Check Out This January

14 January 20

History comics make up this month's selection...

9 Tips for Emerging Artists from Musicians' Union

13 January 20

Aiming for a career as a working musician? Forget what your parents, no-good friends or washed-up X Factor stars say – it’s possible. We had a chat with the Musicians’ Union and asked for their top tips on making your dreams come true in a realistic manner...

Film Review: Uncut Gems

13 January 20

Adam Sandler shines in a rip-roaring thriller full of low odds and high stakes...

Snap Notts: Hopkinson's Art Centre

11 January 20

Every month we pair up a local poet and photographer and give them a location in Nottingham to create work around. This month, it's everyone's favourite surprise-packed antique shop...

6 of the Best Vegan Breakfasts in Nottingham

11 January 20

Six of the tastiest plant-based breakfasts to get your day off to the best start...

7 Music Communities for Women and Non-binary People in Notts

11 January 20

Back in ‘66, James Brown might have crooned that “this is a man’s world”, but these days we know that’s nowhere near the truth. When it comes to music there’s no doubt there’s a thirst for inclusive, safe spaces for those who don’t identify as a fella, and Notts absolutely has plenty to add to that conversation. We’ve rounded up a snapshot of some of the best community groups for music-loving females or non-binary folk who’d love to get involved.

A Roadie in Notts: "People think I can get guestlist or signed stuff for anyone."

09 January 20

Our Day in the Life series looks at the trials and tribulations of people in Nottingham...

Film Review: Jojo Rabbit

10 January 20

Taika Waititi’s whimsical World War II satire sends a heartwarming message about friendship and love...

My First... Nightmare Gig

09 January 20

We asked, you told...

City Stylin': Tim and Jade

08 January 20

Every month, we take to the streets to find out a little more about your lots' lives and styles...

A History of Rock City

06 January 20

If you were a young person growing up in Nottingham in the last forty years, it’s almost a given that you would have spent a staggering amount of time inside the legendary walls of Rock City. Whether that was rocking out to the Ramones, taking to the stage as part of their street-dance crew or cutting shapes on the nightclub floor, the venue has seen thousands of faces over their time. It’s no surprise it’s still thriving as they gear up to celebrate their 40th birthday...

Review: Abstract Orchestra plays MF Doom live

08 January 20

An unmissable event for fans of the genre, the live rendition of one icon’s hip hop classics all night long was an exciting prospect. Nick Strang shares his take on it all following the mid-week winter jam...

Object Walk: A Matchstick Violin Created by Prisoners

06 January 20

We’ve teamed up with the National Justice Museum to put objects from the past into the hands of people of the present. This month, we took a matchstick violin created by prisoners to Adam Wood, Senior Promotions Manager at Rock City...

Review: Expert Death 005 With Trim, Pinch and More

05 January 20

Just five events in and Expert Death has certainly earned respect from the Notts nightlife community with its fresh take on the clubbing experience. We hear the brand will be laying low (for now), but as Charlie Alexander recalls, it didn’t bow out quietly...