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Homegrown: A Glimmer of Summer this bank holiday

DHP Family have announced their new Homegrown festival, which will be taking place at the Arboretum this bank holiday Monday (31...

Preview: Beeston Film Festival

20 March 20

Now in its sixth year, Beeston Film Festival has developed a reputation for showcasing the best in local, national and international cinema. Despite being an online-only event this year (for obvious reasons), the festival still promises to deliver a cracking line-up of films...

Marching Through Multimodal: Sensing Systems Revealed

13 March 20

Matt Woodham’s most ambitious project to date features a busy schedule of events happening every weekend this month. From exhibitions to talks and fully blown parties, here’s where you can catch ‘em all…

Writer Eimear McBride previews her appearance at Peggy's Skylight

05 March 20

Ahead of her appearance at Peggy's Skylight on Tuesday 17 March, we talk to writer Eimear McBride about the highly-anticipated event - which is part of a series of literary events organised by Jon McGregor of the University of Nottingham - during which she will be appearing in conversation alongside Ruby Cowling...

Massive International Women's Day Celebration Set For The Royal Concert Hall

26 February 20

Theatre Preview: Rhymes Against Humanity at Metronome

20 January 20

Like a bit of improv? You're gonna love these guys...

Wigflex Lifts the Lid on Explosive 2020 City Festival Lineup

04 December 19

...and there are even more new venues for us to explore. Read on for the low down on dates, DJs and more as Wigflex City Festival returns for its second year

December Music Events Worth Braving the Cold For

01 December 19

It aint ‘alf nippeh outside, making it very tempting to hibernate indoors with a stash of mince pies this month. However, if you love your tunes then the music calendar is packed tighter than your belt after Christmas dinner. Here are our top picks that make it worth heading outdoors this December…

Interview: Talking tracks with Tristan da Cunha

28 November 19

We pick Tristan’s brain while he picks us some tracks ahead of his discotech x Pattern show in Notts...

Punk Rock Survivors UK Subs To Hit Rescue Rooms

20 November 19

The current incarnation of UK Subs are set to dish out a night that will surely leave the audience dripping in both sweat and nostalgia...

Interview: Cellar Door Moon Crow On Inspirations, Positivity and Notts Stag Dos

10 November 19

Fans of rock, dust off yer trusty gig shoes ‘cause Cellar Door Moon Crow - two energetic brothers with a penchant for high energy tracks - are coming to Rock City this month. Will Ryan speaks to Phil and Tom about their sound, their album and life in the music industry ahead of their performance.

Thrash Titans Exodus and Death Angel to Bring 2020 Carnage to Rescue Rooms

06 November 19

Bay Area thrash titans Exodus and Death Angel are set to bring carnage and mayhem aplenty to Rescue Rooms next March, and one of our resident metalheads Alex has a word or two to say about this line-up of dreams, or perhaps more accurately, of nightmares...

A 48 Hour Music Stream Is Raising Funds For A Kids Hospital Ward

05 November 19

...and it’s all DJs on deck. Ellie Aindow tells us more about Music Is The Answer, a community project that’s happening at FourFour DJ Academy. Dig deep music fans.

Interview: Bobby. on Diving in Deep and Learning to Swim

04 November 19

He might be a London lad but he’s got a lot of love for our city. We chat with Fabric resident and Pleasure Club head honcho Bobby. before The Waves bring him to Notts this November…

Preview: Bands Not to Miss at Mind Fest 2019

04 November 19

Step away from the roast dinner and spend your Sunday chowing down on some alternative live music instead, all in the name of charity. Laura Phillips selects some top picks at Mind Fest 2019.

OnPoint is Bringing Children of Zeus To Metronome

31 October 19

Did you know Notts rapper Juga-Naut produced a beat on their latest album? Here’s why you’d be mad to miss the soulful hip-hop duo this Friday…

Nottingham International Film Festival Returns in November

28 October 19

In November, The Nottingham International Film Festival returns for its fourth year. We had a chat with the festival’s Director of Operations, Neil Jeram-Croft, to find out everything you need to know about the event…

Interview: 15 Years Of Buggin' Out

13 October 19

This year, Soul Buggin’ celebrates 15 years of acting as the city’s beating heart for soulful electronic sounds. Oliver Payne caught up with the crew to find out what’s kept the party going until now and why their show with New York’s DJ Spinna will mark a milestone in Nottingham’s late-night heritage.

Department For Dance Has Found A New Place to Groove

30 September 19

The drinks might be cheap but there's more to this night than just boozin'. We chat to the founder to see what this new event is all abaht.

Audiobahn Kick Starts Bar Eleven Residency This October

28 September 19

Learn more about why the DIY night is proud to call the much-loved bar its new home...

Wilted Flower: A Local Musician and Poet You Need to Know

21 August 19

Talented local musician Wilted Flower releases her debut album Grow in the Dark this September. We caught up with her ahead of the big release…

The Elephant Trees bring their Depressed Kids Disco Party to Notts

19 August 19

Manchester two-piece The Elephant Trees are bringing their self-described combination of gnarly rock and slick pop to Nottingham with the exotically titled Depressed Kids Disco Party later this year…

Preview: Journeys Festival International

14 August 19

Fancy heading a little further afield to get your arts and culture fix? Journeys Festival International in Leicester have got you covered this August...

Preview: Fieldwork at Haarlem Artspace

02 August 19

The contemporary art event, which includes elements of live performance, symposium, film and exhibition, begins on August 24

Preview: Mayhem Film Festival

26 July 19

Lights, camera, festival...

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