Site search

The Primitives

Massive Wagons

The Benefits of Studying Art History

New Art co-Editor Kelly Palfrey explores the benefits of studying Art history, and the extent to which in can improve your confidence to work in the art sector

Afflecks Palace

Spear of Destiny

TITUS: T.Rex is King Exhibition

20 Years On: Artist Iryna Muha on Losing Her Father in 9/11 and New Project My America

On the twentieth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we talk to Nottingham musician and artist Iryna Muha - who lost her father on that day - about her new project My America, being a 9/11 family, and American nationalism. 

Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Nottingham

Robin Hood Town Tour

Legal Jam - formerly Pearl Jamm Tribute

Black Cats & Magpies

Heritage Open Day

Film Review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Shang-Chi marks 25 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But is it a worthy entry into one of the most beloved franchises of all time?

Under Cover Artist: Natalie Owen

Our Head Designer Natalie Owen explains how Disney’s The Little Mermaid inspired her first LeftLion cover in over a year…

The Luka State

Inglorious

Beabadoobee

5 Novels to Read on Campus this Summer

You new students are going to have your noses firmly stuck into all manner of textbooks in the coming months, but don't forget to make time for pleasure reading, too. With that in mind, our new Literature Editor offers five must-read novels to get your mits on this summer...

Little Barrie

Willy Tea Taylor

Preview: Nottingham Mela at New Art Exchange

Nottingham Mela Network is taking over New Art Exchange from Friday 10 - 12 September with a programme featuring live music, art workshops and much more…. 

Liam Bailey on His Career Highlights, Collaborating With Leon Michaels and Taking Long London Walks

Released towards the end of 2020, Liam Bailey’s genre-crossing album Ekundayo has been reworked by prominent New York producer Leon Michaels, founder of Big Crown Records. The result? Ekundayo Inversions, a dub/soul/reggae crossover that showcases Bailey’s silky-smooth voice like never before...

Paul Smith Talks Hello, My Name is Paul Smith Exhibition at Nottingham Castle

We get a one time only look around as Sir Paul Smith makes a homecoming to Nottingham Castle to visit the Hello, My Name is Paul Smith exhibition on its last stop of a fourteen-country world tour – the Design Museum’s most successful touring exhibition in its history.

Since September

The Anxiety Map Programme: A Project Working to Provide Safe Spaces Across the City for People with Anxiety Disorders

The Anxiety Map Programme (AMP) works to provide safe spaces across the city for those who live with anxiety or panic disorders. Founded by Claire Henson, a qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead at Nottingham Forest Community Trust, the project aims to create a network of venues trained in anxiety accessibility and mental health awareness