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Art Works: Laura Bosely

Check out her piece, Collaged Visions of Nottingham...

Why We Must Save the Marcus Garvey Day Care Centre

Panya Banjoko explains why saving the Marcus Garvey Day Care Centre is vital...

The Moonshine Sessions: Thank Me Later by William The Conqueror

The Moonshine Sessions are a collaboration between Gigantic Tickets and Alchemistic Records borne out of a shared commitment to live music. They aim to provide a platform for cutting edge global talent as well as showcase the best of the vibrant music scene in our home city. This is the first of two tracks from local band William The Conqueror...

Under Cover Artist: Art of Football

If you’re a Forest fan, there’s every chance you will have seen the brilliant football-themed artwork created by Art of Football on the front of matchday programmes, in venues at the City Ground or at their base in Sneinton Market. Celebrating iconic players and moments from history, they’ve developed a unique, vibrant style that perfectly encapsulates the passion and dedication of being a football fan. We caught up with Luke Cuthbert to find out what they’re all about…

Art Works: Joanna Whittle

 Joanna Whittle gives us the low down on intricate paintings

Art Review: Louise Lahive's Process of Ending at Surface Gallery

The Artist and her work are life-affirming and eclectic in sources and approach…

Nottingham Forest’s Simon Fotheringham on the Club’s Past, Present and Future

As both a die-hard fan and Nottingham Forest’s Commercial Sales Manager, it’s fair to say Simon Fotheringham is living the dream. For many people, he is the face of the club, and within a few minutes of meeting him, you can feel his infectious passion for the Reds. We got his take on Forest’s magnificent past, its faltering, promising present and, we hope, bright future.

Ayup Duck: The Latest Nottingham News

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Nottingham Forest winning the European Cup, we’ve had a root around the archives to see what our feathered-friend about town was saying back in May 1979....

Snap Notts: The City Ground

The latest Snap Notts sees our poet and photographer pairing take inspiration from the City Ground on a match day...

Overheard in Notts

Let's see what's been heard on the street by Big Baby this month...

A Referee in Notts

When I first started, ten or twelve years ago, I did it for a bit of cash on the side. Soon, though, I found it gave me another view of the game that I probably didn't get when I was younger. Ten years ago, I never thought I’d be in a position where I’d be still enjoying what I do.

Film Review: Vox Lux

Brady Corbet's allegory for the decline of the American dream is in cinemas now... 

W. H. Lung on taking their debut album Incidental Music from studio to stage

Hotly-tipped, supposedly 'enigmatic' Manchester band W. H. Lung had been causing quite a stir on the scene, long before their debut album was released. It dropped last month, has been yielding critical acclaim, and has got everyone eagerly awaiting their first full UK tour. We chatted to the not-so-mysterious Joseph E, Tom P and Tom S ahead of their show at The Bodega next week...

Game of Thrones Review: Season 8, Episode 4 - The Last of the Starks

There is little room for the snow to settle as Game of Thrones storms forth to an unpredictable conclusion...

Live Music Review: Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes at Rough Trade

We got down to Rough Trade to experience the frenzy that has made in-store sets by punk powerhouse Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes infamous...

10 Nottingham Podcasts You Should Check Out

There’s something strangely addictive about listening to podcasts. While most of them aren't glossy or scripted, that’s exactly what makes them so listenable. We’ve seen podcasts change lives (Serial Series One), spawn TV shows (Dirty John) and attempt to solve crimes that the police have long forgotten about (The Teacher’s Pet).

With many podcasts being recorded by random fans in living rooms all over the world, it all feels a bit DIY. It’s a culture that, when done well, can be incredibly fun, and seems to be having something of a resurgence of late. Don’t like the radio DJ? Change the station or, in this case, the app. It’s now possible to find a podcast on every subject, from gardening to grime. If its niche, you can guarantee there are nerds with mics discussing it.

With a decent number of podcasts coming out of Notts, and even more with strong links to the city, here’s a rundown of some of the best…

Jonny Owen: The I Believe in Miracles Director on His Role as Nottingham Forest Director

As an actor, you might know Jonny Owen from his roles in Shameless, Murphy’s Law or Svengali. But it was moving behind the camera for his hugely successful 2015 documentary I Believe in Miracles  – which charted the rise of Nottingham Forest under Brian Clough and Peter Taylor to European Cup winners in 1979 – that started Owen on a path to becoming a director at the club he has grown to love...

Film Review: Eighth Grade

Bo Burnham's story of an introverted teenager trying to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth grade year before leaving to start high school is in cinemas now...

LeftLion Film Podcast #18 - Bella Ramsey: Game of Thrones

Hosts Ashley Carter & Derry Shillitto are delighted to be joined by actress Bella Ramsey, fresh from her role as Lady Lyanna Mormont in the final series of Game of Thrones. They talk about being the number one trending person on Twitter this week, filming her final scenes for the show and her new role as an Ambassador for The Prince William Award through Nottingham charity SkillForce... 

And for the first time in LeftLion Film Podcast history, we've got a prize to give away: You can get your hands on a brand new, official Game of Thrones Monopoly set hand signed by Bella by listening... 

LeftLion Magazine #113

Featuring Nottingham Forest, Jonny Owens, A Referee in Notts, Bill Bailey, Art of Football and loads more...

Poet Andrew McMillan on Gearing Up for His Nottingham Poetry Festival Performance

Georgina Wilding spoke to Andrew McMillan ahead of his Metronome show as a part of Nottingham Poetry Festival on Wednesday 1 May...

DJ Yoda Smashed It In Notts. Again

DJ Yoda returned to the city for the second year running, much to Caroline Barry's delight...

Interview: Creepin' With Trinity Square

Notts Lads Trinity Square are moving up fast in the hip-hop grime world. Rachael Halaburda heard all about it…

The Party Somewhere Else Are Back...

After a year of plotting and scheming since our last festival, we are back with another week of female and non-binary led theatre and this festival is even more rammed than last year! This month we are all set to take over spaces throughout Nottingham Playhouse and (new for 2019!) The Magnificent Spiegeltent with a celebratory week of world-class theatre, dance, poetry, workshops, comedy, circus and cabaret all with a generous side-helping of Party.

Game of Thrones Review: Season 8, Episode 3 - The Long Night

Winter came for our heroes at Winterfell in an intense, claustrophobic battle that will leave you watching from the edge of the wall...