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How the Nottingham Gig Buddies community is uniting music lovers
Sat 18 Jan 2025Starting in 2009, and now with nearly 6,000 members to its name, the meetup.com social group Nottingham Gig Buddies (NGB) has been a life changer for many, bringing together people from many different backgrounds, ages, interests, through their passion for music. To understand the success behind the growth of this group, we got to know the people behind it.
The Garage: A 1980s Nottingham Music Haven
Mon 06 Jan 2025We take a look at The Garage nightclub, a fixture in the Lace Market during the 1980s opened by Selectadisc founder Brian Selby and home to live bands, house music, and much more besides…
LeftLion Interviews Podcast #8: George Akins on Rock City, Beat The Streets, Thekla, Dot To Dot, Massive Attack and 30 years working in live music
Fri 27 Dec 2024A bonus eighth episode talking with the most influential man in the Nottingham music scene, George Akins; owner of DHP Family, Rock City, Rescue Rooms, Bodega, Stealth, Splendour Festival, Dot To Dot and more...
Music Reviews: December 2024
Fri 27 Dec 2024This Christmas, our music team have highlighted new releases from Notts artists...
LeftLion Music: The Best of 2024 Awards
Tue 24 Dec 2024What a year it’s been for the Nottingham music scene: from new venues opening to local talent gaining national exposure, 2024 proved that our city is one of the best in the country for breeding and platforming exceptional musical talent. With this in mind, we thought we’d celebrate with some end-of-year awards – championing the best local releases and gigs which took place in our city since the start of the year. Without further ado, here’s what stood out in the Notts music world in 2024…
Gig review: The Publics at Rescue Rooms
Tue 24 Dec 2024Gig review: Christmas Covers at The Bodega
Tue 24 Dec 2024Mitch Gavell put his Christmas jumper on and headed to The Bodega for the Nottingham institution that is the Christmas Covers Party…
Gig review: The Unthanks at Royal Albert Hall
Sat 21 Dec 2024The Unthanks filled the magical space of Nottingham's Albert Hall with timeless tales, and warm music despite the strains of Northumbrian winter...
Gig review: Otala at The Bodega, with Bram Bancroft and Martial Arts
Wed 18 Dec 2024They’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...
Gig review: Shed Seven at Rock City, with The Sherlocks
Sun 15 Dec 2024From Christmas jazz to seasonal stage productions: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 16-22 December
Sun 15 Dec 2024This week in Nottingham, festivities get into full-swing, as the Theatre Royal puts on some Christmas-themed show tunes and Bodega's annual Christmas Covers party returns for its 22nd year. Meanwhile, Lakeside Arts showcases a magical new stage show for kids and Malt Cross puts on a seasonal jazz night.
Gig review: Confyde at Billy Bootleggers
Sat 14 Dec 2024As the shows begin to quiet down towards Christmas and the New Year, a hometown performance at Billy Bootleggers for much loved local band Confyde was welcome news and a perfect way to get out of the horrendous weather for a few hours of heavy metal huddling...
LeftLion's Latest Listens #13: Notts music we're currently spinning
Sat 14 Dec 2024In this week's LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from ALT BLK ERA, Jayahadadream, Pretty Windows and Alice for Breakfast...
Gig review: Travis at Rock City
Fri 13 Dec 2024It's a rejuvenated Travis that take to the Rock City stage, that legendary stage which seems to transform a night out from good to great...