Site search

Twilight Story Time

We Speak to Laurie Illingworth about Acoustic Rooms Open Mic at Rescue Rooms

Laurie Illingworth, a well-known member of the Nottingham music scene and a musician himself, has been running Acoustic Rooms since he moved to the city in 2018. Having studied music at university, Laurie has channelled his passion into local music and showcasing new and experimental artists. We chat to him about the open mic night’s fifteenth anniversary, the artists who have performed there over the years, and how you can get involved…

LeftLion Magazine #168

A special musically themed issue of LeftLion, in this edition we find out the wonderful stories behind local band names, take a look at the LGBTQI+ events scene and delve into the history of Nottingham music halls. Also featuring interviews with THePETEBOX, Bill Bailey, Parisa East/Rastarella (founders of Acoustickle/Cultural Vibrations) and The Chameleon. This edition was guest-edited by LeftLion Assistant Editor/Music Editor Gemma Cockrell.

In Photos: Miles Kane at Rock City

Miles Kane brings tracks from his upcoming album One Man Band to Rock City...

Gig Review: Bloodworm at Jamcafe

Local post-punk trio Bloodworm round out the January blues with a sold-out Jamcafé show...

Locating Lawrence: February 1924

Yes, travelling the world is fun. But if you want to be happy, do a bit of housework…

We Chat to Kenyan Alt-RnB Artist IkeN All About His Debut Album ‘Galatea’

Kenyan Alt-RnB artist IkeN found himself in Nottingham when he moved to the UK to study Business Management. Alongside this, he also makes music, releasing his debut album Galatea last October. We find out all about it...

Tom Dale Company Presents Ubx: Succession

Matti Klein Soul Trio [groove/soul/jazz]

Uv Paint Party

Raging Clue - Call It Nostalgia Album Launch Show

Etta Marcus

Nottingham Light Night 2024

Allyson June Smith: Little Miss Sunshine

George Lewis: Man Behaving Dadly (work In Progress)

Nottingham Light Night 2024

SARAH JANE SCOUTEN (Duo)

Wizards Can't be Lawyers

Robin Hood Youth Orchestra by Glowstick

Robin Hood Youth Orchestra by Glowstick

Plans Unveiled For New Bridge Over River Trent

Nottingham City Council have unveiled new plans for a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over the River Trent, creating links between the Waterside regeneration area, Colwick Park, Lady Bay, West Bridgford and the major sports stadiums...

Gig Review: To Kill A King at Rescue Rooms

It was a bitterly cold evening but nothing was gonna stop the folks of Nottingham from attending this show at Rescue Rooms...

Left Stag: January 2024

On an amber wall, in one of the entrances that opens into the Quarry Lane End, is a quote by the great former-Liverpool manager, Bob Paisley – “If you’re in the penalty area and don’t know what to do with the ball, put it in the net and we’ll discuss the options later”. How true these words now ring with Stags having done so only three times in the four January games since their triumphant away win at Stockport, on New Year’s Day...

Theatre Review: Once Upon a Bridge at Lace Market Theatre

Ian Kingsbury reviews Once upon A Bridge at the Lace Market Theatre...

Review: Müllraum at The Lord Roberts Basement

Beneath the streets of Nottingham lie many secrets. We have all heard of the labyrinthian networks of secret caves, places where our ancestors ate, worshipped and presumably also celebrated. It seems fitting therefore that the pilot event for brand new Techno party “MÜLLRAUM” would take place in a hallowed, subterranean space. A Nottingham tradition…