• Interview: Xuefei Yang

    World-renowned guitarist Xuefei Yang will join the University of Nottingham Philharmonia for the concert on the 24th of February. Xuefei will be playing the solo part in Dr Chen Yi’s premiere of her concerto, Dreaming of My Hometown. Impact’s Alex Paszkowicz interviewed Xuefei to learn more about her passion...
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    Chen Yi’s Dreaming of My Hometown for Guitar and Orchestra

    Alexander Paszkowicz   Dr Chen Yi’s Dreaming of My Hometown for Guitar and Orchestra will premiere with soloist Xuefei Yang and the University of Nottingham Philharmonia on the 24th of February 2024. Commissioned by Lakeside Arts, the concerto will be performed by Xuefei Yang and conducted by Prof. Jonathan...
  • ‘Musicality’ Presents: Footloose, The Musical! – Interview

    Move over Kevin Bacon, UoN’s musicality theatre society, Musicality, is cutting loose on the dancefloor with their very own production of the family favourite ‘Footloose, The Musical!’...
  • Interview: Once Upon a Crime…

    Christy Clark Ahead of Once Upon a Crime’s performance from the 23-26th of November at Studio Live, Impact‘s Christy Clark spoke to the production’s cast and writers. Last week, I sat down with some of the cast and crew of Once Upon a Crime…, a student production showing at Studio Live,...
  • Interview: Shed Seven

    Shed Seven are a popular band from York that first formed in the 90s. They had lots of success during the Britpop era and have built on this over the last few decades with brand new music and lots of live gigs/tours. Impact’s Ellie-Mae Davies got the pleasure of...
  • Interview: Daisy Harris

    Hailing from Helenburgh in Scotland, artist Daisy Harris has been making a name for herself in the Manchester music scene. With the release of her colourful new EP ‘Fish Tank’ back in July, Daisy spoke with Impact’s Tabitha Smith to discuss the project’s influences, visual aesthetics, and her experience...
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    Romeo and Juliet: Live Theatre at Lakeside Arts this May

    Tabitha Smith The Nottingham New Theatre and Lakeside Arts present ‘fantasy land’ Romeo and Juliet, a fantastic and vibrant production opening on 2nd May. Tabitha Smith talked to some of the cast and production team to get some insight into how they’re bringing this timeless story to life. I...