FESTIVAL
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Now 97 is a clamorous celebration of art and technology. Based in a variety of deliberately unconventional venues throughout Nottingham, the festival is directed by 27-year-old Andrew Caleya-Chetty. "He is keen to motivate a young audience with innovative and cutting-edge artists," says a spokesperson. With an adventurous combination of music, dance, performance, installation and new technology, it promises to rocket through familiar boundaries. This exciting amalgamation has been made possible by the evolution of virtual reality, the Internet, Quick Time VR, photography, digital, audio and film technology.
The line-up is broad and includes a diverse collection of radical performance artists and collaborations, eager to experiment and pulled in by the tide of last year's success. The programme features specially commissioned work and UK premieres by local, national and international performers. At the Nottingham Playhouse, dance company Ultima Vez will perform "Seven for a secret never to be told", which explores the myths and superstitions surrounding the number seven. Meanwhile, the confrontational Jonzi D and the Lyrikal Fearta body pop through hip-hop culture, challenging racism and institutions of white power. Other names include the Irish theatre company Desperate Optimists and the artist Jez Noond.
In the arena of music, Digital Clubbing 2 present super duo Coldcut aka Matt Black and Jonathan More. Together with the multimedia collective Hex and artists from their Ninja Tune record label, Coldcut will customise the Nottingham night-club The Bomb with digital sound and interactive installations.
The festival begins tonight with Empire State Human, a time-based installation created by Simon Miles. Based on the artist's experience of manic depression, the work explores a city through an altered sate of consciousness.
Angel Row Gallery Foyer, Angel Row, 11am-6pm, free. Until 16 Nov. Details: 0115-915 1402. Box Office (0115 941 9419)
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments