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Interview: Neil Fulwood
Tue 18 Jul 2023Ian Douglas chats with Neil Fulwood, the poet and performer behind the Open Book nights at the Organ Grinder...
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Interview: Chris Miggells
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Take Part in a Pioneering Study Exploring Boosting Homegrown Food in Notts
Fri 14 Jul 2023Nottinghamshire is looking at developing a county-wide Farmstart programme, to nurture a new generation of nature-based and community-driven food producers in Nottinghamshire and provide healthy, local food for all. Whether you want to grow it, sell it, or just eat it, you can get involved.
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We Chat to Barcelona’s Echoes in Smoke Ahead of Their Debut Notts Gig at Rough Trade
Sat 08 Jul 2023This month, Barcelona-based trio Echoes in Smoke make their debut appearance in Nottingham, as part of a whistle-stop mini tour of the UK. Ahead of their Nottingham Rough Trade show, which will take place on 14 July, Phil Taylor spoke to Anastasia (vocals, bass), Pat (guitars, synths) and Jose (drums, synths and programming)...
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YARD Outernational: The Notts Dealers of Fashion Books, Zines and Art That You Need on Your Radar
Mon 26 Jun 2023We sit down with YARD Outernational, the Notts-based dealers of fashion books, zines, art, and printed merch, to hear all about how the project has evolved since its creation in 2020…
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Left Magpie: June 2023
Tue 20 Jun 2023After something of a hiatus, LeftLion's monthly Notts County FC column is back with reflections on that win at Wembley, being back in the football league, signing David McGoldrick, losing Ruben Rodrigues and... erm Josh Wink.
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Interview: Midsynth
Mon 19 Jun 2023There's something new in the Midlands Electronic Music scene and it's happening right here in Nottingham...
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Notts Filmmakers Michael and Rafe Bird Discuss Genre-Bending Short Spooky Bastard
Sun 18 Jun 2023We chat to the brothers about their fantastic, subversive film...
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A Podcast Producer in Notts
Thu 15 Jun 2023Most of us have listened to a podcast or two (thousand) at this point, but how are they put together? We find out from a behind-the-scenes expert…
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We Catch Up With Matt Davies-Adams, Notts-Based Host of the Straight Outta Cobham Podcast
Tue 13 Jun 2023The path from Nottingham to Chelsea is hardly a well-trodden one - yet that’s exactly the route that Matt Davies-Adams, commentator for Chelsea TV and host of the Straight Outta Cobham podcast, has taken. We hear from the Forest fan about what it’s like covering the modern form of the beautiful game, especially with a focus on a team that’s not your own…
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Interview: The Stranglers On Their Upcoming 50th Anniversary Tour
Mon 12 Jun 2023Ahead of their 50th anniversary tour which will come to the Royal Concert Hall next March, Benedict Watson spoke to JJ from The Stranglers...
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Meet the man behind the unique take on Macbeth at the Playhouse
Thu 08 Jun 2023Ian C Douglas interviews Henry Maynard, Artistic Director at Flabbergast, the radical theatre company appearing at the Playhouse...
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Meet Jayahadadream, Nottingham’s Hip Hop Sensation Set to Take the Music Industry by Storm
Sat 03 Jun 2023Raised in Cambridge with Jamaican and Irish heritage, Jayahadadream moved to Nottingham in 2018 to study at university. Since then, her time has been split between the two locations, and we were lucky enough to catch her for a chat in our LeftLion offices while she was visiting our city for the weekend…
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Meet New Perspectives, the Notts Touring Company Making Theatre Accessible for All
Sun 28 May 2023Taking the magic of the stage far and wide, New Perspectives is Nottingham’s touring theatre company - with the aim of sharing stories with all. We catch up with Angharad Jones, Sally Anne Tye, and Jayne Williams to talk about their recent productions, equality in theatre, and helping the community find their creativity…
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Interview: Abi Moore on New Album ‘No More Chasing’ and Putting Down Roots in Nottingham
Mon 22 May 2023On Saturday 27 May, singer-songwriter Abi Moore celebrates the launch of her new album with a full band show at The Chapel. Phil Taylor spoke with her and found out why she made Nottingham home, how the album came about, and what she hopes the show will achieve...
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We Chat to Surf Pop Sextet Midnight Rodeo Before Their Dot To Dot Debut
Fri 19 May 2023Midnight Rodeo, Nottingham’s genre-bending, boundary-pushing “woozy surf pop sextet” (as they put it), are debuting Dot To Dot Festival as a band this year. We catch up with them ahead of their sure-to-be-a-sell-out show…
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Interview: Nottingham’s Bored Marsh On Their Debut Single ‘The Grind’
Fri 12 May 2023We sat down with the four-piece alternative rock band in the studio to find out more about their debut single, the band's name, and what’s to expect this year...
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A Pageant Contestant in Notts
Thu 11 May 2023Forget what you think you know about pageants - our Pageant Contestant in Notts is here to tell you they’re not all they seem…
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Interview: The bEAT
Mon 08 May 2023Lawrence Poole interviewed The bEAT's Dave Wakeling ahead of their Rock City gig...
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We Catch Up With Scott Matthews Ahead Of His Show At Metronome
Mon 08 May 2023With a UK tour underway, including a date at Nottingham’s swish Metronome later this month, LeftLion caught up with the West Midlands songwriter in his man cave adorned with string instruments of every variety…
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