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We got our glad rags on and hot footed down to the Concert Hall for Manchester alt rock icons James…

Art Review: Familiar Machines at BACKLIT

Familiar Machines brings together works which explore the movement of body and machine through public and online space. The exhibition presents mechanisms of power and feminine governance that question patriarchal systems, and reinforce ideas around social disobedience. Our Caroline got down on International Women's Day to see the exhibition...

Theatre Review: The Gilded Merkin at The Glee Club

Boobies and tassels and dancers…oh my!

Is Cornerstone Pizza Any Good?

It's a big hit with Sherwood folk...

Interview: Things Get Quakey With Brad

Tue 12 Mar 2019

We chat with the founder of Nottingham's alternative dance night before its event this Friday...

Dr Julian Onions Attempts to Answer Complex Questions About The Universe in His Role as an Astrophysicist

Tue 12 Mar 2019

For most of us, thoughts about where the Universe ends and what’s really out there are confined to the early hours of the morning when you’re desperately trying to sleep. But for Dr. Julian Onions, answering life’s most challenging questions is simply part of his day job. We caught up with the University of Nottingham astrophysicist to talk galaxy formation, Sandra Bullock and everything in-between…

LeftLion Film Podcast #14 - Tom Stade

Hosts Ashley Carter & Derry Shillitto caught up with stand up comedian Tom Stade to talk comedy, films and being offended ahead of his performance at Glee Club Nottingham on Tuesday 26 March...

Film Review: Border

Are you human? Can you be sure? And what's your definition of humanity? Swedish movie Border delves into these questions and comes up with some pretty murky answers...

Nottingham Music Hub Want All Local Kids to Make Music

Nottingham Music Hub believes that music can make a difference. The registered charity supports young people from across the city, and helps them to develop their musical skills through participation in its ensembles and performances. The scheme was started in 2002 by the City Council and, in 2014, became an independent registered charity. It now runs and supports instrumental tuition in nearly 80% of the city’s primary schools.

This week the charity will hold four short concerts across the city to showcase to the public some of its ensembles. We spoke to one of their team leaders, Helen Murray, about the service and the upcoming performances, called the MAB Week...

City Stylin' #11

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

Perennial Punks The Stranglers return to Notts

Sun 10 Mar 2019

Since their early days as seventies punk rock rabble-rousers, The Stranglers have been mainstays of the British music scene. Now over 45 years on, the lads are still finding the time to hit the road and make music. Back in Nottingham for their latest UK tour this month, we sent our man LP Mills for a chat with guitarist and frontman Baz Warne, to find out what these perennial punks have been up to.

Theatre Review: Posh at Television Workshop

Sun 10 Mar 2019

The new season from Nottingham's Television Workshop kicked off with a group of characters you'll love to hate...

Live Music Photos: BBC Introducing at Metronome

Sat 09 Mar 2019

Y'all know the drill. The best local music, hand picked by BBC Introducing and Confetti. This edition featured Don’t Forget Rupert, Soft Girls and Boys Club, Nactus Kunan and BRIA, down at Metronome...

Artist and Curator Diana Ali on Her Role as Mentor on BBC's The Big Painting Challenge

Sat 09 Mar 2019

This month sees The Big Painting Challenge back on our screens for a third series. We caught up with artist, curator and Nottingham resident Diana Ali to talk about her career and role as a mentor on the BBC One show…

Anton Lockwood on the Second Decade of Splendour

Fri 08 Mar 2019

Splendour forges on into its second decade this year, with a mega quartet of headliners already confirmed, including Manic Street Preachers and All Saints. To mark the occasion we grabbed Anton Lockwood, one of the masterminds behind the annual Wollo Park party, for a chat. Here’s five things you need to know about Nottingham’s day-long answer to Glasto…

Film Preview: The Fight screening +Q&A with director Jessica Hynes

Fri 08 Mar 2019

Jessica Hynes is heading to Broadway Cinema to take part in a live Q&A for her directorial debut film: The Fight

Area NG1: UFO Sightings in Nottingham

Fri 08 Mar 2019

In the second half of the twentieth century, the people of the East Midlands found themselves anxiously watching the stars, anticipating a war between worlds. Literature Editor LP Mills takes a deep-dive in the strange and inexplicable culture of UFO hunters that sprung up in Nottingham following World War Two.

A Breakdown of Bras Not Bombs IWD Festival 2019

Here’s what to expect from the festival in Hockley that some leading local ladies launched this International Women’s Day.

Live Music Review: LANY at Rock City

Our Sam got down to Rock City for a night of serious dream pop from LANY. We hear there were even rose petals...

Soundstage Festival Returns to Nottingham This Month

The week long festival has plenty of activities for the whole family...

Holy Calzone Have Converted an Old Church Into An Italian Eatery