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The Screen at Contemporary - Slow. Fast. Strange: the Holy Mountain With Live Score by Bo Ningen
Fri 16 Aug 2024We spoke to the organisers of Huldra Horror Shorts, a film festival in the woods this September
Wed 14 Aug 2024It’s still August, but if you are one of those people who hankers for Halloween, the Huldra Horror Shorts Festival might be for you. Taking place in the woodland near Notts Maize Maze this September, we meet the makers Dan and Kym Lord to ask what horrors await this year…
Festival Review: Y Not 2024
Sun 11 Aug 2024It’s the Midlands’ biggest indie extravaganza – Y Not Festival. Taking place a mere 35 miles from Nottingham, this year’s line-up boasted some of the best bands in the land, but also an abundance of the very best up-and-coming local talent too. With a big Notts representation on the bill, the LeftLion Music team went along to report on how their sets went down in the sun-sprinkled Pikehall fields, along with a couple of other highlights from across the weekend.
Gig review: Sundara Karma at Rescue Rooms
Wed 07 Aug 2024When indie-rockers Sundara Karma played Rescue Rooms last Friday, it fell to the Rescue Rooms crowd to provide the atmosphere and energy, with the band looking like they’d rather be back at their humble beginnings than on the stage. LeftLion discovered some redeeming moments...
Gig review: Love with Johnny Echols at Rescue Rooms
Tue 06 Aug 2024Cited as a major influence on rock luminaries including Led Zeppelin, The Doors, REM and Primal Scream, Love just might be the most important band you’ve never heard of. LeftLion stopped by Rescue Rooms for a night of psychedelic wonder, and much more besides. Support came from Midnight Rodeo and Bye & Bye...
Gig review: Rumkicks at Ye Olde Salutation Inn
Mon 05 Aug 2024Coming to the end of a gruelling 30-date European tour, South Korean Punk trio Rumkicks landed in Nottingham. We dropped in to The Sal to catch the action...
We caught up with Beans on Toast ahead of the Foolhardy Folk Festival at Nottingham Arboretum
Mon 05 Aug 2024Honorary Nottingham lad Beans on Toast is back in town! The trees have been telling tales of yolkish yonder and folkish fun, and that August bank holiday has never looked more inviting. We caught up with Jay as he gears up for this year’s Foolhardy Folk Festival.
The ultimate guide to Gloworm Festival as Vicky McClure revealed as special guest
Wed 31 Jul 2024Gloworm is a dedicated family festival that delivers entertainment for both children and their adults, with a jam-packed weekend schedule of activities, performances, live music, and interactive experiences. We give you the lowdown on what's in store for 2024.
Theatre, cricket and LeftLion live. Here’s what’s on in Notts this week: 29 July - 4 August 2024...
Sun 28 Jul 2024The Summer holidays has officially started; LeftLion's here to help keep you and the little ones occupied. From romantic theatre, to radical punk, cricket and a special LeftLion live podcast, read all about them and more below...
Live Review: Stone Soup Academy Presents... Stand Up To Knife Crime at Metronome
Sun 28 Jul 2024Stand Up To Knife Crime has become an essential annual fixture in the Notts music calendar, hosted each year by the fantastic Stone Soup Academy. Delivering an impactful evening of music, film and spoken word designed to unite, raise awareness and change perceptions surrounding knife crime in our community, the LeftLion Music team went along to support this important event...
Join Us For A LeftLion Live Interview at Nottingham Central Library with Artist Emily Catherine
Thu 25 Jul 2024Next up in our series of LeftLion Interviews at Nottingham Central Library is the hip-hop inspired illustrator Emily Catherine on Friday 2 August at 7pm…