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Beeston Film Festival

Relaxed Film Screening Of the Tigger Movie

Cecilia’s Story: Film Screening and Call to Action On Immigration Detention

Gig review: Blue Violet at Rough Trade

As a winter storm raged outside, Blue Violet kept us warm at Rough Trade with a sultry, stripped-back show to launch their sophomore album...

Bowie, True Romance, theatre, film, exhibitions and flamenco: Here's what's on in Nottingham, 27 January - 1 February

There's such a variety of events happening in Nottingham this week that we couldn't stick to five. Whether you're a David Bowie aficionado, a cinephile, a museum-goer or somebody invested in local politics, there'll be something for you... 

Gig review: The Early November at The Bodega

Iconic American rock band The Early November returned to Nottingham for the first time in 20 years. Charlotte Gould was there to revel in the reminiscences...

Film Review: Babygirl

We had high hopes for Halina Reijn’s Babygirl, the seductive and daring film about a married CEO who has an affair with an intern at her company and… drinks some milk?

Theatre Review: The Girl on the Train

A troubled ex-wife turns amateur sleuth in this tense thriller

Gig review: The L1nKn P4rk Experience at SaltBox

On Saturday, The L1nKn P4rk Experience arrived at Saltbox in Nottingham to grace us with their amazing tribute act to the legendary rock band Linkin Park…

Classical concert: Sinfonia Viva at the Royal Concert Hall

This matinee concert brings three distinctive voices from Eastern Europe to Nottingham...

Film Screening: 'the Commandant's Shadow' Plus Live Q&a With Maya Lasker-wallfisch

LeftLion's Latest Listens #14: Notts music we're currently spinning

In this, the first edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2025, our music team reviews new releases from Rainbow Frog Biscuits, Bad Milk Blood Robot, Eleanor McGregor and Divorce...

Review: Backyard Festival at The Bodega

When Nottingham’s music scene comes together for a cause, magic happens — and that’s exactly what unfolded at this year’s Backyard Festival at The Bodega...

Film Review: Nosferatu

We review Nosferatu, a timeless nightmare reimagined...

Film Review: Better Man

In a sea of musical biopics, we take a look to see if the new Robbie Williams one sinks or swims...

The Nottingham Culture Review of 2024

Welcome to our annual culture review of 2024, a year marked by a national changing-of-the-guard from fourteen years of the Tories. On a local level, we saw highs and lows in Nottingham arts and culture, from the sad final days of some loved businesses to inspiring successes for individuals, artists, groups and charities….

Music Reviews: December 2024

This Christmas, our music team have highlighted new releases from Notts artists...

Gig review: Christmas Covers at The Bodega

Mitch Gavell put his Christmas jumper on and headed to The Bodega for the Nottingham institution that is the Christmas Covers Party…

Gig review: The Publics at Rescue Rooms

Gig review: The Unthanks at Royal Albert Hall

The Unthanks filled the magical space of Nottingham's Albert Hall with timeless tales, and warm music despite the strains of Northumbrian winter...

Silent Films & Live Music

It doesn't seem a year too long, a decade of Beeston Tales

Mike Payton and Tim Ralph, founders of the Beeston Tales, celebrate their tenth anniversary with a special night of fun... 

Gig review: Otala at The Bodega, with Bram Bancroft and Martial Arts

They’ll be back eventually, but for now, local sweethearts Otala have performed what they say could be their last gig in Nottingham for a “long while”. Jake George was there to witness the celebration...

The Storm Whale at Lakeside Arts

A heartwarming production brings Benji Davies’s tale to life, blending puppetry, music and charm, celebrating friendship, belonging and unexpected connections...

Gig review: The Jesus and Mary Chain at Rock City

Rock City on a frosty December night felt the perfect setting for The Jesus and Mary Chain’s return, and forty years on from their earliest gigs, the show was as visceral and cool as ever...