{"id":16211,"date":"2016-05-29T09:57:36","date_gmt":"2016-05-29T08:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/?p=16211"},"modified":"2019-09-05T18:35:03","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T17:35:03","slug":"top-3-gigs-week-beginning-30th-may-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/top-3-gigs-week-beginning-30th-may-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 3 GIGS – Week Beginning 30th May 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know eating kiwis helps you sleep better? Nope, that\u2019s fine, at least you\u2019ll know after this what a week Notts has in store for music. We have <\/span>HARLEIGHBLU\u2019S<\/b><\/a> album release show on Wednesday, the freshest Hip Hop, Rap and Grime talent from <\/span>YMCA<\/b> Digital<\/b><\/a> on Thursday and to top it all off <\/span>THE INVISIBLE ORCHESTRA<\/strong><\/a>\u2019S<\/strong> <\/a>long awaited album launch on Saturday – we\u2019re so \u2018effin excited!<\/span><\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY<\/b><\/p>\n

HARLEIGHBLU<\/strong><\/a> started writing songs aged seven, working with producers aged twelve, signed a record deal with <\/span>Tru Thoughts<\/b> aged 21, released a debut album \u2018Forget Me Not<\/em>\u2019 aged 22 and nooooow at the ripe old age of 24 is about to release \u2018Futurespective<\/em>\u2019 – an accumulation of tracks from her acclaimed \u2018Futurespective<\/em>\u2019 digital EP series and a previously unreleased track. Charting a move into a more Electronic infused sound, Harls keeps pushing the boundaries whilst still retaining a soulful, gritty, Winehouse-esque core. Just back from supporting <\/span>Hot 8 Brass Band<\/b>, the show will unveil the beauty and bones behind our queen of Hip-Hop and Soul. It\u2019ll also probably make you wanna pre-order her CD – just sayin. <\/span><\/p>\n

Rough Trade<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Doors: 7pm
\n<\/span>Entry: free<\/span><\/p>\n

THURSDAY<\/b><\/p>\n

Fancy hearing some dope Hip Hop and Rap from Nottingham\u2019s young and upcoming? Well <\/span>YMCA Digital<\/b><\/a> are back presenting the showcase performance from The Young Promoters project. Based in New Basford and Long Eaton, YMCA Digital<\/strong> <\/a>have been delivering weekly music sessions to young people and igniting raw talent. In fact, we\u00a0first heard our most recent <\/span>Future Session<\/b> artist <\/span>A-DEE<\/b><\/a>\u00a0(FS out 13\/06\/16) at one of these nights.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also get a chance to hear from YMCA Digital<\/a><\/strong> staff <\/span>BRU-C<\/a>, RAPHAEL BLAKE<\/a><\/b> and <\/span>MOTORMOUF<\/b><\/a> amongst others. A lyrical firestorm, BRU-C<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0has become well established in the UK Grime scene. Having played at festivals such as <\/span>Outlook<\/b> and <\/span>Boomtown<\/b>, he’s also supported the likes of <\/span>Dizzee Rascal<\/b> and <\/span>Katy B<\/b>. His new track \u2018GVNMNT [politics as usual]<\/em>\u2019 is razor sharp and evokes feelings first felt when we heard <\/span>SCORZAYZEE’S<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/a>\u2018Great Britain<\/em>\u2019. Raphael is \u2018more than poetry, more than poetry, more than poetry\u2019. Get the picture? His spoken word can be layered over Neo-Soul vibes, Drum and Bass music or even House beats but nothing takes away from the essence of what is – the words. The words from this former Mouthy Poet leaves nothing to be said\u2026 apart from RAPAEL BLAKE<\/strong><\/a>. Get to know. Beatbox pundit MOTORMOUF<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0has energy levels only Duracell bunnies possess. Armed with a mic, loop pedal and a crowd, he becomes unstoppable. His wicked lyrical wizardry will have your ears burning – burning for more…not on fire (we hope). <\/span><\/p>\n

With an open cypher with band as well, this night will be FIYAH!<\/span><\/p>\n

For full lineup, click HERE<\/strong><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Nottingham Contemporary<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/span>Doors: 6pm
\n<\/span>Entry: free<\/span><\/p>\n

SATURDAY<\/b><\/p>\n

Back at the Masonic Hall<\/strong><\/a>, our favourite 24-piece Orchestra (and Artist of the Month for June) are celebrating the release of their debut album \u2018<\/span>Champagne Taste Lemonade Honey<\/span><\/i>\u2019. Two years in the making, this album has been a labour of love for Nottingham\u2019s most notorious ensemble. Even getting together to rehearse can turn into a raucous affair when you have insane vocalists, a grammy award winning Hammond organist, saxophonists, tubists, sousaphonist, trumpeters, cornets, drummers, double-bassists, percussionists, congaists, guitarists, a pianist, string quartet players and trombonists (*she gasps*). Straddling Funk, Soul, Afrobeat, Latin and more, <\/span>THE INVISIBLE ORCHESTRA<\/b><\/a> are a vortex of sound that makes it impossible to sit down. Huge, badass brass sections, a high-impact rhythm core, soulful vocals and down and dirty funk beats – it\u2019s orchestral gold I tell you. On the night they\u2019ll be collaborating with rapping Stalwart <\/span>SCORZAYZEE<\/b><\/a> and current world DJ Champion <\/span>Mr Switch<\/b> \u00a0– it will be LIVEEE! Having done seven Nottingham shows and each selling out.. I think you know what to do. <\/span><\/p>\n

Masonic Hall<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Doors: 8pm
\n<\/span>Entry: \u00a315
\n<\/span>You can buy tickets HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yours in Love of New Music,
\nAnna Butler x<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you know eating kiwis helps you sleep better? Nope, that\u2019s fine, at least you\u2019ll know after this what a week Notts has in store for music. We have HARLEIGHBLU\u2019S album release show on Wednesday, the freshest Hip Hop, Rap and Grime talent from YMCA Digital on Thursday and to top it all off THE…<\/p>\n

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