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Gig review: Rockabilly Americana Show at Binks Yard
Sun 18 Aug 2024The Binks Yard outdoor terrace was recently transformed into an Americana extravaganza, coming alive with all things Rockabilly, including four of the UK's top bands of the genre, along with dancing, costumes and vintage American cars. Andrew McCartney was there...
Playing for laughs: we chat to the Robin Hood International Improv comedy Festival
Sat 17 Aug 2024Hundreds of comedians and improvisers are descending on Notts, and not one has learnt their lines! The Robin Hood International Improv Festival is returning to Nottingham for the third time in September. We sat down with artistic co-director and improviser Lloydie James Lloyd to talk about the festival, the local scene and what people make of Nottingham.
International Women's Day: Communities Inc and Nottingham Contemporary Present 9 to 5
Sun 10 Mar 2024Nottingham Her-story: Our Top Women From Notts
Fri 08 Mar 2024Our fair city has been home to some spectacular women in its time, from comedians and performers to activists and artists. To celebrate International Women's Day we thought we’d round up some of the fabulous ladies who have made us proud and continue to inspire…
We Spoke to Sonia Hawkes of Sisters of Sound Ahead of their International Women's Day Set
Sun 03 Mar 2024Sonia Hawkes has been spinning records under the name Stiff Kittens for many years, playing at places like The Angel, The Bodega and Malt Cross. Now she’s joined forces with a host of other female DJs to create the Sisters of Sound collective. We caught up with Sonia ahead of the SoS International Women’s Day event to talk about life on the other side of the decks, buying vinyl, and how she organises her huge record collection.
UNESCO City of Literature Mark International Youth Day
Mon 14 Aug 2023Saturday 12 August was the UN’s International Youth Day, and to mark the occasion Nottingham UNESCO City of Lit’s Youth Board set up a celebratory weekend under the low wooden beams of Waterstones’ Sillitoe Room. We popped by on Friday to jot down some career advice and chat about our favourite books with the welcome fortification of a free vegan sarnie. (It was a great lunch - this is UNESCO, not Tesco)...
3 Reasons Why You Should Check Out Some International Ice Hockey in Nottingham
Sun 23 Apr 2023With Team GB games coming thick and fast, here's why you should get down to the Motorpoint Arena ASAP...
Beeston Film Festival Returns to The Arc Cinema With an Exciting International Line-up
Wed 12 Apr 2023We hear from the event's organisers about everything from A Last Resort to Vicky McClure...
From Nottingham International Film Festival to Fan Favourites Amber Run, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week
Mon 10 Apr 2023Film fans, music fans and fashion fans are all in for a treat...
Books to Read This International Women's Day
Wed 08 Mar 2023Fiction and non-fiction alike, we've rounded up a few options for you to dive into this International Women's Day...
We Catch Up With Swing Dash DJs About Their International Women's Day Livestream
Tue 07 Mar 2023We chat to Swing Dash owner Felix, alongside DJs Aura, Princess Trium, and Beaabea, about their International Women’s Day 24-hour livestream, their own respective projects, and the future of Swing Dash as a studio…
What To Do This International Women's Day In Nottingham
Sat 04 Mar 2023Celebrate women this International Women's Day with live music, galleries and speeches...
Review: Varna International Ballet's Giselle at Royal Concert Hall
Tue 21 Feb 2023That's right, the ballet - we're classier than you think here at LeftLion, ya know...
Castle Rock Launch New Beer to Celebrate International Women’s Day
Mon 20 Feb 2023Sales of the beer will contribute to Nottingham Women's Centre...
After Being Named One of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, The Television Workshop’s Jorden Myrie Discusses His Impressive Career So Far
Sat 06 Aug 2022From hard-hitting dramas to genre-blending comedies, Jorden Myrie has already achieved an impressive amount since studying at The Television Workshop - but, after being named as one of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, he’s only just getting started…
We Took a Trip to the Nottingham Caesars to Learn More about American Football, the History of The Club and Making International News
Fri 06 May 2022It’s fair to say that the rise of American Football in the UK has been meteoric. From the NFL regularly playing games at Wembley Stadium, to viewing figures and Google searches rising year after year, the sport now has an estimated 27,000 active players in the country. And Nottingham is no exception. Established in 1984, the Nottingham Caesars are one of the oldest American Football clubs in the UK, playing in the BAFA National League NFC South. We caught up with Caesars’ defensive linesman and Gameday Co-Manager Jamie Gatley to talk about the past, present and future of the club, and how a group of hungry mice recently helped the club gain international press…