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Bonington Gallery is delighted to present Motif, an exhibition and experience that brings together 15 years of research conducted by Nottingham Trent University’s Tim Rundle, Principal Lecturer in BA (Hons) Fashion Communication and Promotion.

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An investigation into the dismissed semiotic shorthand of motif and its impact on aesthetic, consumer and design culture. The Motif Tsunami Symposium 2020 NTU will provide a forum for discussions on how the crystallisation of an ever-reductive visual language (motif) is charting changes across society, identity, retail and manufacture.

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Enjoy an evening of classical music with our gifted scholarship students and professional Orchestra in Residence, English Pro Musica.

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Join our award-winning Big Band for an energetic evening of music, in their debut performance at Nottingham’s Metronome. Featuring legendary swing and jazz classics made famous by Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra and more, this is a night not to be missed!

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We welcome Apollo5, one of the UK's leading vocal ensembles, to University Hall for an evening of outstanding a cappella music. Performing highlights from their recent album O Radiant Dawn (***** BBC Music Magazine) and selected choral works, this is a concert not to be missed.Renowned for delighting audiences with their versatile and engaging performances, Apollo5 have appeared at the Royal Albert Hall, Kings Place, the Barbican, and Wembley Arena, as well as internationally at venues across Europe, the USA and Asia. Their 2019 release, O Radiant Dawn, charted in the top 10 of the UK classical charts.

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Our Vocal and Instrumental Competitions are back for another year! Drop into these free events throughout the afternoon to see a showcase of fantastic talent from our students. Expect an eclectic programme of different musical styles, genres and instruments, as performers compete for the top prize.

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Our Vocal and Instrumental Competitions are back for another year! Drop into these free events throughout the afternoon to see a showcase of fantastic talent from our students. Expect an eclectic programme of different musical styles, genres and instruments, as performers compete for the top prize.

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With a rich Americana soul sound, Georgie has supported the likes of Jake Bugg, Blossoms and Jack Savoretti resulting in songwriters all over the world wanting to work with her including the legendary Matthew E White who flew her out to Virginia, USA to record her debut single.

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Brand new for this season, our lunchtime recitals feature performances from NTU Music’s fabulous tutors. Experience music from the professionals who develop our students’ talents. We welcome vocal tutor Tim Lole and baritone Garry Magee.

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Oh Wonder will be at Metronome, celebrating the release of their new album ‘No One Else Can Wear Your Crown’, released 7th February via Island. It will include their first single ‘Hallelujah’ and the more recent follow-up ‘Better Now’.

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