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We speak to dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson ahead of Nottingham Poetry Festival

Sun 02 Jun 2024

Pioneer of dub poetry, NME journalist, trailblazing activist, father and grandfather, the first black poet published by Penguin Modern Classics - Linton Kwesi Johnson has worn all these hats and more. Wondering which hat he’ll wear at the Nottingham Poetry Festival on June 14, we gave him a call…

Spoken word, album launches, restaurant week and the Castle Rock Yard Party: Here’s what’s on in Nottingham this week: 3 – 9 June 2024

Sun 02 Jun 2024

This week in Nottingham! Go listen to some spoken word at the library, sample some fine ale and music at Castle Rock's Yard Party, and enjoy discounts in numerous eateries around Nottingham during Restaurant Week.

In photos: The Lovely Eggs at Rescue Rooms

Sun 02 Jun 2024

The Lovely Eggs returned to Nottingham for a sold-out show at Rescue Rooms, with Loose Articles and Violet Malice in support. Nigel King captured the action for us...

Review: Dot To Dot Festival 2024 in Nottingham

Sun 02 Jun 2024

The late May Bank Holiday can mean only one thing: it’s time for Dot To Dot, one of the country’s premier multi-venue metropolitan festivals. After round one in Bristol on the Saturday, Nottingham played host to more than 170 artists across 17 stages on Sunday 26th May. A team from LeftLion was there all day to witness the action…