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JT Soar is 15! To mark this landmark occasion, the local recording studio, venue and all-round grassroots music heroes filled the Old Cold Store with live music from local, national and international bands – for a full weekend. We went along to celebrate with them...

More photos: JT Soar Fest 2024 at the Old Cold Store

Fri 08 Nov 2024

The Thompsons on JT Soar, Ratcliffe-on-Soar and Goose Fair

Tue 29 Oct 2024

We revisited Nottingham's most opinionated grocers this month to have a chat about Ratcliffe on Soar power station, which turned off its chimneys on 30 September, JT Soar and Goose Fair.

Mammoth Toe & Memory Of Elephants

Fri 25 Oct 2024

Punks and weirdos: Celebrating 15 Years of studio and performance venue JT Soar

Wed 09 Oct 2024

From the headquarters of a fruit and vegetable wholesaler near Sneinton Market to one of Nottingham’s best loved recording studios and truly intimate, DIY music venues - it’s been quite a journey for JT Soar.

When Phil Booth and his business partner Nick first took over the space at number 2 Aberdeen Street, they saw beyond an empty concrete room with metal grilles and a scooter garage next door. Their vision was to create something truly special: a recording studio, rehearsal and gig space, with a truly barrier-free ethos in all senses of the word.

Now fifteen years later, JT Soar celebrates its decade-and-a-half anniversary since it first opened its doors, marking the occasion with a “two-day, one stage, all killer-no filler line-up” of some of Phil Booth’s favourite bands. Ahead of what is being billed as ‘JT Soar Fest’, we asked staff, promoters, bands and community members to share their favourite memories of JT Soar, and outline what makes it so special.

This month’s cover artist Steve Cole tells us more about his stunning photography of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station

Heart and Coal: the history and future possibilities of Ratcliffe-on-Soar

Mon 30 Sept 2024

The end of September saw the closure of the UK’s last remaining coal-fired power station: Ratcliffe-on-Soar. Environment Editor Adam Pickering reflects on the past and future of this instantly recognisable Nottinghamshire landmark, the conflicted feelings that surround it, and how it could be re-purposed in the years to come.

Overhead the Albatross (ireland)

Fri 27 Sept 2024

Otala (with Flip Top Head)

Mon 23 Sept 2024

Other Half, Ritual Error & Myopics

Fri 30 Aug 2024

Gig review: ACHB at JT Soar

Wed 21 Aug 2024

Choosing a space at the fabulous JT Soar venue, Notts locals ACHB hosted a fun-packed, eclectic line-up of local acts. LeftLion contributors Gemma and Natalie experienced an entertaining evening, with a few surprises, too...