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Win Tickets for Sean Paul at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Sean da bleddy Paul is coming to Nottingham, and we've got two tickets to give away...

Tom Quigley's Weekends and Everything In Between Exhibition is a Behind the Scenes Look at Nottingham's Skate Scene

As a member of Nottingham’s skateboard scene, photographer Tom Quigley has developed a reputation for brilliantly capturing candid moments of the subculture. An advocate of creating art that his audience wants to see, his work has been praised for its authentic portrayal of life as a skateboarder in the city, striking a balance between the everyday and the sublime. Following on from his 2014 and 2015 shows, his latest exhibition, Weekends And Everything In Between, is at Surface Gallery until Saturday 9 March…

LeftLion Magazine #111

Featuring Dr Julian Onions, UFO Sightings in Nottingham, Gentleman's Dub Club, Nottingham Astronomical Society, Mnozil Brass and loads more... 

Interview: Mary Ocher is coming to The Chameleon

Soothe the hump day blues with avant-pop singer-songwriter Mary Ocher, who comes to The Chameleon on Wednesday 6 March.

The Colour of Love at New Art Exchange

Contributors from The Colour of Love project came together to share their photographs of life and love as Black African-Caribbean and White British people in mixed-race relationships through times of resentment and hardship. We went along to the launch event of the new exhibition to celebrate a significantly important and moving local heritage community project...

Theatre Review: Horrible Histories

Plenty of decapitations, backstabbing and brain-eating to keep the kids entertained

Film Review: Can You Ever Forgive Me?

It might not have won any of the three Oscars it was nominated for, but we still loved Marielle Heller's new film...

Live Music Review: Queen Zee at The Bodega

Friday nights were made for dancing, so we got down to The Bodega for genre-defying powerhouse Queen Zee...

Notts-based Metal Band The Five Hundred on Personal Demons, Moscow and Their Debut Album

Since forming in 2014, devastatingly heavy Notts-based metal outfit The Five Hundred are making their mark on the UK scene, with their unholy blend of crushing eight-string guitar breakdowns, soaring yet haunting vocal melodies and pummelling drums. Following the release of their EP, Mirrors, in 2015 and their debut album, Bleed Red, last year, the band have been picking up some serious momentum. We spoke to bassist Andy Crawford discuss their bleak lyrics, the current Nottingham metal scene and their plans for the future….

Nusic Future Session: Don't Forget Rupert

New Nottingham music from these talented boggers...

Small Food Bakery Source All Their Ingredients From Local Suppliers

Based inside Primary Studios, Small Food Bakery sells artisan produce to the Hoodtown masses. All ingredients that go into their loaves, pastries and treats are bought directly from local farmers, ensuring both small food chains and good community vibes. Our Alex Kuster had a word with chief baker and maker, Kimberley Bell…  

LeftLion Film Podcast #13 - LIVE* from the Oscars 2019

In a very special episode of the LeftLion Film Podcast, Ashley Carter & Derry Shillitto are live* at the 2019 Academy Awards ceremony, running down the entire event from start to finish. 

*not live. 

The History of Robin Hood and His Links to The Green Man

He’s plastered on movie posters, book covers, bank logos and the sides of buses, but there is a side to Robin Hood that you may not be aware of. Today, Literature Editor LP Mills takes a deep dive into the strange and ancient history of Nottingham’s best-loved outlaw, Robin Hood...

Self Esteem is bursting onto the scene with personal songwriting and a big live show

Relatability is having a moment. But artist and musician Rebecca Taylor doesn’t even need to try. Going under the name of Self Esteem and with her debut album Compliments Please out on in March, we caught up with Rebecca to talk touring, Instagram and Kanye…

Education for the Children Are Hosting a Twelve Hour Ping-Pong-A-Thon to Raise Funds for Kids in Guatemala

Education for the Children (EFTC) is an international NGO with a local base here in West Bridgford. The foundation run the School of Hope, a primary and secondary school in Guatemala which provides education for 462 impoverished children and supports another 215 young adults in further education.

On Thursday 7 March, EFTC is hosting a twelve-hour Ping-Pong-A-Thon at Das Kino to raise money for the School of Hope. We spoke with EFTC’s fundraising officer Billie Turner about the charity’s work…

Live Music Photos: The Orielles at Rescue Rooms

Drawing inspiration from an eclectic range of sources, from '60s surf rock to Turkish folk, The Orielles are forging a sound that is audacious, uncommon, and hugely funky. Needless to say, we were on the front row for their packed-out show at Rescue Rooms...

NeighbourFood's Click and Collect Service for Local, Fresh Produce

Shopping locally and sustainably has been made a whole lot easier by the folk at NeighbourFood, Nottingham’s click and collect online shopping platform…

Charity Shop Fashion in Nottingham

Charity shops. Just for nanas? Don’t think so, duck. Once seen as a bit tired, blamed for “clogging up the high street” or perceived to be filled with junk, charity shops are actually a treasure trove, allowing customers to reuse, recycle and repurpose. We spoke to three Nottingham outlets who are helping local folk ditch the throwaway fashion mentality, and dug out a few gems from inside the shops...

Daniel Steegmann Mangrané at The Nottingham Contemporary

A rainforest in the middle of Nottingham you say? I mean I know the weather's been positively tropical lately but that sounds rather absurd. Not in the art world. Our Dan got down to the Contemporary to check out how their new exhibition is more than just forestry...

City Stylin #10

We searched high and low for the most stylish of Notts heads with summat to say...

Workshops Extend Wigflex City Festival to Entire Bank Holiday Weekend

With headliners such as Honey Dijon, Midland, DJ Stingray and Call Super, there’s no doubt that there’s going to be a lot of sweating taking place at stalwart Nottingham promoter Wigflex’s debut festival. However, the recent announcements outlining panel discussions, workshops and art installations hint that there’s much, much more than just sore feet to be gained from the most exciting community gathering to hit Notts this year.    

Film Review: Roma

Ahead of its anticipated success at the 2019 Academy Awards, we take a look back at one of the surprise hits of last year: Alfonso Cuarón's Roma. 

Nottingham Zero Waste Collective Provide Cupboard Essentials Without Plastic Packaging

The rise of the zero-waste lifestyle has seen local folk crying out for a place where they can buy all their cupboard essentials, like pasta, lentils, oats and tea, without that pesky plastic ending up in their waste bins. Enter Sarah Maloy, and the Nottingham Zero Waste Collective…  

Live Music Photos: The Struts at Rock City

With roots in the East Midlands, glam rockers The Struts are renowned for impassioned glitter-drenched shows. So we had to hotfoot down to Rock City to snap them...

Send Project Join YMCA and CRS to Deliver Music Workshops in the Community

With a mission to engage people in creative experiences, Send Project has been providing music workshops and courses around Nottingham since 2005. Having recently teamed up with YMCA and CRS, the Sneinton-based studio continues to grow year after year, reaching out to more people than ever before. We caught up with Moon Cavanagh and Gaz Frost to find out how their music projects help young people and vulnerable adults in the city…