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Ahead of Pride, Hockley's Rainbow Crossing is being repainted for it's fifth anniversary

Fri 12 Jul 2024

The rainbow crossing on Hockley's Broad Street turns five this year. Our History Editor CJ DeBarra tells of how it came to be.

Gig review: Better Lovers at Rescue Rooms

Fri 12 Jul 2024

Better Lovers rose like a phoenix from the ashes of the well-loved Every Time I Die, much to the joy of hardcore fans. At Nottingham's Rescue Rooms, they proved just why they are worth successors...

Loud and proud: ten top LGBTQ musical acts to discover in Notts

Fri 12 Jul 2024

Within music and entertainment the LGBTQI+ community have always been at the forefront of creativity, pushing boundaries of identity, performance and sound. In celebration of these, we take a look at some of the musical artists hailing from Nottingham's vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Have a read, and explore some new sounds from these wonderful creatives.

A coming-of-age drama in drainpipe jeans.

Gig review: Palm Reader at Rescue Rooms

Thu 11 Jul 2024

All good things must come to an end, and sadly that includes bands, too. We were at Rescue Rooms as local metal group Palm Reader were given an emotional send-off...

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #1: DJ Graeme Park on Selectadisc, The Hacienda and the UK Club Scene Past and Present

Thu 11 Jul 2024

Welcome to the first episode of the ‘LeftLion Interviews’ podcast. Our guest is the radio and nightclub DJ Graeme Park.

In photos: Jimmy Rocket and Friends V2 at Mimm Studios

Thu 11 Jul 2024

The second edition of the renowned Jimmy Rocket and Friends event at Mimm Studios featured sets from Lvndlxrd, Rukus Regardless, Stan, Kyeza, Vandal, Savage, Origin One, and of course Jimmy Rocket...