You have to get there early to bag a good seat, but the quality of the shows more than compensates for the wait
February 2015
Gig venue guide
The gig venue guide: Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
On the one hand, you won’t see many people jumping out of their seats. On the other, the seats are awfully comfortable …
October 2014
Gig venue guide
The gig venue guide: the Bodega, Nottingham
A tiny room with perfect sound has a record for spotting the best up-and-coming bands and putting them on in front of a knowledgeable crowd
July 2014
Gig venue guide
The gig venue guide – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
The Rescue Rooms is one of the jewels in the crown of a city that punches above its weight in music venues
May 2014
Gay jibes, racial slurs, and a chat at the bar: in battle rap, the rules are different
There might be stringent security, but a family atmosphere prevails at Don't Flop as the likes of Bru-C, Oshea and Ogmios trade a cappella insults in the worst possible taste
March 2014
Gig venue guide
The gig venue guide: Capital FM Arena, Nottingham
Mike Atkinson: Nottingham's biggest venue is well managed, with decent sightlines – but beware the beer chuckers when bands play
January 2014
Gig venue guide
The gig venue guide: Rock City, Nottingham
Mike Atkinson: We kick off a new weekly series giving you the lowdown on everything you need to know about the UK's best venues with a trip to the East Midlands
