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Mannequin

Thu 05 Jun 2014

Only a year has passed since they formed but things seem to be moving at an energetic pace for these three loud Nottingham tearaways

"Because it's quite a small sport here, the kids think it's not a real sport. But when they get out there they realise that it's a big deal and go from playing in small sports halls to 7,000 seat arenas"

The End of the Gate to Southwell Morris Dancers Procession

Thu 05 Jun 2014

We lament the end of a quirky, 900-year-old Nottingham tradition…

Aldous RH and Sad Eyes

Wed 04 Jun 2014

"Let’s not forget that this is the song that got him onto the NME cool list in 2010. He will never top that, why is he even trying?"

Grand Theft Audio

Wed 04 Jun 2014

This June sees a secret collaboration between some of the coolest kids in Nottingham. From hip hop beats to visual treats, Flouche have pulled together the best in the businesses for two days of shenanigans. We tried to wangle our way behind the scenes with Flouche founder Kelham Stevenson, as well as NG64’s Rob Freeman and Phlexx Records’ Bru-C, who also have a hand in the weekend of madness…

Winner of the 2014 East Midlands Book Award

Tue 03 Jun 2014

"It’s important that we highlight the value of storytelling in an increasingly fragmented, technology-driven society." Alison McQueen

Don Quijote and White Rabbit, Red Rabbit

Tue 03 Jun 2014

To finish off NEAT14, we went down to see two of Hatch's pop up performances

Go Ape!

Tue 03 Jun 2014

"Attached to a swinging wire and left to fly through the air - I definitely bellowed the Tarzan noise"

Live: Supersonic Festival 2014

Tue 03 Jun 2014

Returning after a short break with a 'Ltd. Edition' version, the festival for curious audiences once again took over Birmingham's Custard Factory for a weekend of exotic sounds and noises

A River Changes Course

Tue 03 Jun 2014

The final film to be shown at Broadway, as part of the UK Green Film Festival, is about several Cambodian families and their struggle to survive

The Punk Singer

Mon 02 Jun 2014

A film about Kathleen Hannah, the Riot Grrrl and feminist icon

The Last Catch

Mon 02 Jun 2014

The UK Green Film Festival is touring the country. The second film to be shown at Broadway Cinema is about the dwindling wild tuna stocks

In Focus: Ronika

Mon 02 Jun 2014

We got electro-pop artist Ronika to answer some questions in photographic form

LeftLion Magazine #59

Sun 01 Jun 2014

With Rankin, London Grammar, Ronika, World War I, Kogumaza, Sneinton Arts Scene and the eighties miners strikes...

Pick of the Week: 2 - 8 June

Sun 01 Jun 2014

It's officially festival season and everyone's out in full force, pints in hand, grins on faces... We made it. Summer is here.

Musicwood

Sun 01 Jun 2014

The UK Green Film Festival is touring the country. The first film to be shown at Broadway Cinema is about the Alaskan Tongass National Forest and the guitars made out of its wood...

The Door in the Wall

Sat 31 May 2014

David Lilley and and Stephen Gray's spooky short film was a finalist in the Depict short film contest in 2012

Live: Flaming Lips and Young Knives

Sat 31 May 2014

The space-rockers from Oklahoma and the Leicestershire three-piece join forces at Rock City

Somewhat Abstract

Sat 31 May 2014

Nottingham Contemporary's latest show is a major reminder of how abstract art, once the avant garde, has become part of the mainstream

Left Lineout: End of Season review

Sat 31 May 2014

"What was by far the biggest event in this year’s rugby calendar actually had nothing to do with goings-on on the pitch anyway..."

Philippe Blanchard - This Is That

Fri 30 May 2014

A 'dance' piece with no dance, questioning the meaning we attach to appearances

Neat14: Mud, Munitions and Memorials

Thu 29 May 2014

Chris Weir bought to light hidden tales of Nottingham during WWI

Interview: Wolfgang Buttress

Thu 29 May 2014

Wolfgang Buttress has put angel’s wings and a halo above a London street, woven metal trees into The Lace Market, created floating spheres in Belfast and mapped the universe in Australia. We talked to him at his studio about art, science, football... and a very special collaboration with Tindersticks in June.