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Film Review: Uncorked

Prentice Penny has written for Girlfriends, Insecure and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, but Uncorked is his first shot at directing a feature film. Did he manage to make an absolute corker? Our Screen Co-Editor, George White, thinks he came pretty close... 

Nusic Advice Video: How to Smash Your Time in Lockdown

We asked a load of NG faces their top three tips on how to stay sane and productive in lockdown - here's what they said. Well, those who got back to us...

Create Your Own Spa Day at Home

Just because you haven’t worn makeup in weeks or your beard is verging on the bushy side, it doesn’t mean you can’t give yourself a little TLC. Self-care is more important than ever, so we’re guiding you through how to throw the ultimate spa day experience at home....

8 Ways to Keep Kids Entertained During Self-Isolation

Struggling to keep the little'uns entertained during lockdown? Don't worry, we've got you covered...

Nusic Advice Video: How to Livestream (For Musicians)

Live Streaming has become even more important for musicians over this past few weeks. So - here's the headlines on how to get setup, both on a basic level (w/ your phone), plus a proper swish setup (cameras and that)...

Get Busy: The Ultimate Self-Isolation To Do List

We don’t know how long this self-isolation lark is going to last, so we may as well make the best of a bad situation. After all, there’s only so much Netflix you can watch. While we appreciate that this is a time of stress for many, we’ve come up with some suggestions for how those who are feeling the strain of being stuck indoors can fight the boredom...

4 Virtual Reality Exhibitions to Check Out in Nottingham

Just because Nottingham's cultural institutions have closed their doors, it doesn't mean you can't check out what they've got to offer...

Interview: Electronic Music Open Mic Night Notts

Nick Strang speaks with Stewart Cuthew, responsible for running Notts’ branch of events that swap the acoustic guitars for synths and buttons. If you’ve been exploring the art of production in lockdown, you might wanna show yer new skills at its next night when things are up ‘n’ running again. For now, have a read and learn about the unique creative community...

Free Activities from Nottingham's Galleries and Museums

The closure of Nottingham’s galleries and museums has left a culture-shaped hole in all of our lives. Luckily, there are some fantastic creative organisations in the city that have developed an innovative range of free activities that you can try at home. There’s plenty to stimulate the curiosity and imagination of young and old alike – perfect for any budding scientists, artists, writers or performers.

FourFour DJ Academy is Streaming A Virtual Festival Until 5am This Saturday

Even while staying in, the team at Four Four still manage to keep us up ‘till the early hours with their mammoth online festival featuring Charlie Four Four, Matt Guy, Luke Nukem, Ark-S, Colombian Frank and more...

Bless Our Hustle - The New Website for Self-Employed Creatives

Quite a few of us have had our lives turned upside-down or, more specifically, outside-in, over the last few weeks. But for some their work, as well as their lifestyle, has suffered...

Yoga at Home Routine with Victoria Louise

Being stuck indoors all day can have a hugely negative impact on both your physical and mental wellbeing, particularly during a time of so much anxiety and uncertainty. So we’ve teamed up with local yoga expert Victoria Louise to offer some simple moves that can help keep your body and mind on track…

A Self-Isolator in Notts

We hear how one Notts-based self-isolator is dealing with their new routine...

Emmanuel House Launches Appeal After Covid-19 Closure

Nottingham charity Emmanuel House has launched an urgent appeal this week after the support centre in Hockley was temporarily forced to close...

Film Review: The Truth

Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest film makes its UK debut on Curzon Home Cinema...

£129m Support Package for Nottingham Companies Begins

Nottingham City Council has now begun to make grant payments to thousands of businesses as part of a £129m package of support to local firms...

City Stylin' #24

We take to Nottingham's streets to ask you stylish folk about your lives...

Fundraising Festival Goes Online: We Shall Overcome Isolation Fest

Imagine a festival where the music is great, it’s dry and comfy, drinks are cheap and plentiful and the toilets are actually clean - our community editor Caroline Barry shares what’s in store at WSO Isolation Fest this weekend...

Your Disco Needs You! How to support Nottingham's LGBT+ Community

Overheard in Notts: Corona Special

If Big Baby don't laugh about it, Big Baby might cry... 

The Thompson Brothers on Self-Isolation, Keeping Calm and Carrying On

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

Live Music Review: The Big Moon At Nottingham Contemporary

It’s amazing how much can change in the space of a month, isn’t it? Back in early March our Addie enjoyed a night of live music from The Big Moon at Nottingham Contemporary, following their previous intimate show at Rough Trade last January...

Bid to Recruit 1600 Care Workers in Nottingham

Nottingham City Council is urging people to come forward to take on essential care worker roles during the Covid-19 crisis

COMPETITION: Create Your Own LeftLion Cover

Ever fancied having a crack at a LeftLion cover? Well now's your chance...

Film Review: Coffee & Kareem

Netflix’s latest comedy sees the unexpected duo of mediocre police officer James Coffee (Ed Helms) and feisty Kareem Manning (Terrence Little Gardenhigh) as they take us all on a joy ride as they run away from the typical film baddies…