Nottingham Creative Community News

Streaming from a Distance: George Gretton Interview

The local musician has been busy in his bedroom studio finishing his latest EP, soon to be released to the world. When Alanah...

Interview and Video Premiere: Taking a Sec with Daisy Godfrey

13 June 20

Addie Kenogbon catches up with local rising star Daisy following her much-anticipated second release, as we share a first look at the stunning new video.

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...

The United States of Nottingham: How Much Do You Know About the American Towns Named After Notts?

28 December 19

Two intrepid reporters. Five stateside locations. One giant waste of time. This is the whirlwind story of our investigation into how the name of our great city made its way across the New World. This is the United States of Notts…

LGBT+ Notts: Halloween Past, Mindful Present, Festive Future

07 November 19

Our LGBTQ+ columnist Caroline Barry gives us the lowdown of queer events past, present and future for this festive season…

James Hurn: The Impressionist Introducing a New Generation to Tony Hancock

11 October 19

At the height of its popularity, Hancock’s Half Hour attracted audiences of more than 20 million people. For context, that’s almost 40% of the entire population of Britain at that time, and four times as many UK viewers of the Game of Thrones series finale. Described by Mark Lewisohn as “the yardstick against which all subsequent British sitcoms have been measured”, its influence can still be seen in anything from Alan Partridge and The Office to Seinfeld. This month sees actor, impressionist and lifelong Hancock fan James Hurn return to Nottingham with his one man-many voices Hancock and Co. show, featuring brand new material and lost sketches…

10 Nottingham Podcasts You Should Check Out

06 May 19

There’s something strangely addictive about listening to podcasts. While most of them aren't glossy or scripted, that’s exactly what makes them so listenable. We’ve seen podcasts change lives (Serial Series One), spawn TV shows (Dirty John) and attempt to solve crimes that the police have long forgotten about (The Teacher’s Pet). With many podcasts being recorded by random fans in living rooms all over the world, it all feels a bit DIY. It’s a culture that, when done well, can be incredibly fun, and seems to be having something of a resurgence of late. Don’t like the radio DJ? Change the station or, in this case, the app. It’s now possible to find a podcast on every subject, from gardening to grime. If its niche, you can guarantee there are nerds with mics discussing it. With a decent number of podcasts coming out of Notts, and even more with strong links to the city, here’s a rundown of some of the best…

The Maze is Closing For Good

19 April 19

Gaz and Steph Peacham have announced the closure of much-loved pub and venue The Maze. You have until the end of June to get your last orders in. Here's the full story in their own words...

Comedian Reginald D Hunter on Bringing His Facing the Beast Tour to Nottingham

13 April 19

Astute, insightful and, above all else, hilarious, Reginald D Hunter has firmly established himself as Britain’s favourite comedian from across the pond. To celebrate his twentieth year as a working comedian in the UK, he’s heading back to Nottingham with his Facing the Beast tour…

Proper Good Poetry Stuff To Do In Notts

06 February 19

Here's a list of what we think are the best poetry events happening in Nottingham...

6 Nottingham Acts to Check Out at Beat The Streets 2019

17 January 19

We’re always chuffed to call Nottingham home, but there are certain moments where we’re bursting with pride, and Beat The Streets is one of them. It’s a one-day, multi-venue charity festival taking over the city on Sunday 27 January, aiming to raise vital funds to support homeless people in need. Off the back of 2018’s hugely successful inaugural event, Nottingham will again host more than eighty national and local acts playing across 10+ stages in venues across the city centre. All proceeds raised from ticket sales, merchandise and bar sales in DHP venues will be donated to local homeless charities, including Framework Official Site. Here’s who we’ll be queuing for this year...

Whip the Cat Rapper and Clog Feature at Dancing England at Nottingham Playhouse

28 November 18

After being reinstated last year, Dancing England will be coming to the Nottingham Playhouse stage on Saturday 26 January 2019 to showcase the finest in traditional dancing. With it, comes Nottingham’s own Whip the Cat Rapper and Clog…

6 Tips to Conquer the Ikano Bank Robin Hood Half Marathon

15 August 18

The Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon Events are trotting round again on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September, this year with a half marathon, mini marathon, mile challenge and corporate challenge to choose from. That means there’s not too long now to get your training in, especially if you’re still recovering from a long, hot summer of lazing in a hammock or pub beer garden...

Tom Aplin Joins Marathon Tour for Operation Orphan

05 July 18

Notts bogger Tom Aplin is off on a marathon tour, to raise some dosh for local charity Operation Orphan...

10 Artists to Clock at Dot to Dot 2018

25 May 18

Who's worth getting ahead of the queues for at this year's Dot to Dot festival?

Speak for Sign: The Importance of Sign Language

25 May 18

Scary fact: any of us could turn deaf at any point, especially those of us that regularly go to gigs or work in the music industry. Founder of local charity Speak for Sign Cate La Starza wants to highlight the feeling of isolation that can come alongside being surrounded by people that have the ability to speak and hear with no assistance...

Meet the Nottingham Man Who Makes Music to Sleep To

14 May 18

Had trouble nodding off recentleh? Alistair Webster, founder of GMB record label has created some tunes to help your lot get forty winks and help with your concentration...

Vote for Notts Lego Club Organisers Make to Make on ITV's The People's Projects

12 April 18

Make to Make, a Community Interest Company that runs creative workshops in Nottingham, has recently reached the final of ITV’s The People’s Projects and needs your votes to receive further funding from The Big Lottery Fund. Make to Make’s workshops include Craft Cafe - a regular sewing and textiles workshop for isolated members of the community - and Lego Club - a fortnightly creative play session at Rough Trade Records where kids and parents can find time to play together. Managing director Kim Errington talks to LeftLion about funding, being on telly and the invaluable work Make to Make does for the community.

Hoops for Humanity Want to Get Refugee Children Hula-Hooping

11 April 18

Hoops for Humanity aims to help refugee children have fun while gaining confidence and determination through hula hooping. This year, they are planning a trip to a number of refugee camps in Greece where they will run workshops and distribute hula hoops to the children. Our Chloe chats to Rochene Johnston, who reveals why she first got involved in hooping, how it changed her life and what her plans are for the future of the charity.

Paul Sng on New Book Invisible Britain: Portraits

03 April 18

Invisible Britain: Portraits is a forthcoming photography book edited by filmmaker Paul Sng and co-curated by Chloe Juno and Laura Dicken, that will feature stories and portraits of individuals across the UK who have been impacted by austerity...

Strike Site: Exhibition Curator Sacha Craddock Talks Unreality and Insistent Physicality

22 March 18

Strike Site is an exhibition which attempts to create the contradictory yet palpable sense of the temporary that comes with an exhibition of arts. Now in it's second manifestation, after being previously exhibited at Pi Artworks London, curator Sacha Craddock worked closely with the Nottingham Refugee Forum to explore notions of displacement, movement, freedom and barriers...

Crop Up Gallery: The Student Run Curatorial Group Giving Art Students Their Big Break

22 March 18

As any depressed graduate will tell you, a lot of jobs will ask you for experience in your field. But you’ve been too busy studying… well, sort of. Actually you’ve been playing prosecco pong and skinny dipping in the Market Square fountain. When were you meant to get this experience anyway? Well, that’s where Crop Up Gallery is lending a hand...

Review: Fake-Up Prosthetic Workshop at The Malt Cross

19 March 18

Steve Best of Fake-Up has been working in the special effects industry for years, and now imparts his wisdom on the gore-lovers of Nottingham in his workshops...

Photographer David Severn Shares Thanks Maggie: A Project Looking at Nottinghamshire's Ex Mining Communities

09 March 18

Festival of Science and Curiosity Review: Science Show Off at Rough Trade

27 February 18

Our Adrian got down for a nerdy laugh at Nottingham’s Rough Trade as he checked out Science Show Off as part of the Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity…

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