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Gig Diary: We Visit Some of Nottingham’s Most Loved Music Venues

In Nottingham, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to live music venues. From the Motorpoint Arena with its capacity of 10,000 to smaller rooms like The Bodega and The Chameleon, we really do have it all. Our Kira O’Boyle set off on a journey, attending as many gigs as possible over a two-week period to decide once and for all which one is her ultimate favourite. Here are her gig diaries…

Dancing, Brewing, Metal, Science and Family Fun: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 5 - 11 Feb 2024

Whether you're into Strictly or science, prefer Evil Scarecrow or children's favourite Little Bluey, check out our top pick of things to do in Nottingham this week...

We Chat to Jez Sullivan of Noise Maker’s Guild Ahead of Their Show at the Chapel

Jez Sullivan is back. The brilliant Heroes of Switzerland guitarist returns to live performance after forming a new project, Noise Maker's Guild, AKA NMG. Mixing alt-rock, jazz, and funky post-punk, along for the ride with Sullivan at their Angel Microbrewery show on Tuesday 13 February is former Prime frontman Lee Heir and superb local drummer Kikey Kumar, along with some faces from the guitarist's past...

In Photos: Jimmy Rocket & Friends at Rough Trade

Jimmy Rocket & Friends showcased their music new and old at the start of the month at Rough Trade...

Family Dance Workshop 

Steve Hall & Steve Williams

The Bull and the Moon

Chuck Ragan

Nt Live: Dear England (encore)

Kokedama Workshop

Those Once Loyal

February’s Cover Artist Iulia Matei Tells Us More About Her Music-Themed Design

We hear more about the February issue’s cover from the talented illustrator, Iulia Matei…

Gig Review: Luke Morley at Rescue Rooms

Kevin Stanley watched Luke Morley perform his Songs from the Blue Room, alongside his band Dean Howard (Cats in Space), Sam Tanner (keyboard player on Thunder’s most recent UK tour) and drummer Dave McCluskey (The Union, The Quireboys)…

We Chat to The Deep Blue Ahead of Their Gig at the Bodega

After coming together in lockdown, The Deep Blue will be bringing their gorgeous harmony-heavy indie-folk to The Bodega this month, with support from local artists Express Office Portico and Jemma Johnson. We caught up with them ahead of the show...

Festival Review: Beat The Streets 2024

DHP Family’s Beat The Streets saw huge crowds gather to enjoy a full day of live music on Sunday, with tens of thousands of pounds expected to be added to the fundraising total for Framework from this year’s event. Here are the LeftLion music team’s thoughts on the 2024 edition of the festival…

Loupe

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Stitched Up Shoes

Corked Jar Terrarium Workshop

Gloria! Nottingham Festival Chorus & Concert Orchestra

Howlin' Bones + Kings Of Hong Kong + El Camino