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Brush Painting With Feng-ru Lee

Hidden History Tour

We chat to Jake Bugg about his inspirations, memories and what we can expect from his new album

From performing on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury aged 16 to releasing his fourth studio album, A Modern Day Distraction, this month, Nottingham-born singer-songwriter Jake Bugg has had a wild musical journey. Ahead of his new album being released this week, we sat down with the local hero to hear about the making of the record, supporting Liam Gallagher and battling Metallica at Glastonbury…

The Claw - September 2024

The Claw is back for the 2024/25 season...

Hockley Hustle 2024: preview and highlights

The indomitable Hockley Hustle is back! Taking place on Sunday 20 October, and showcasing 400 artists over fifty venues, see the city’s music, arts and culture come alive with music, art dancing and creative workshops. With proceeds going to nine different Nottingham charities, the festival has raised £200,000 over its eighteen years. We spoke to some of the people involved this year to hear their highlights from previous years and see what they are looking forward to.

Get It Up With Lee and Laurie - Theatremaking In Austerity

Beef and Beer: Working and Feasting On Bronze Age Cyprus

Good Times Roll

Othello From Shakespeare's Globe

Battlesnake

Nottingham Central Library Tour

Dear Zoo

Old Time Sailors

Sea Girls

Hidden History Tour

Come From Away

Comedy Review: Ed Byrne at the Newark Palace Theatre

Ed Byrne brings his new show to Newark and shares why comedy is tragedy plus time...

LeftLion Issue #176 October 2024

This month's LeftLion features an obituary to the iconic Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, which turned off its cooling towers at the end of September. We also speak to Peter Hook, Wunderhorse, Megan Crook Textiles, and Crazy Little Sing Called Pub, share memories of 15 years of JT Soar and give you a preview of what's to come at this year's Hockley Hustle.

Heart and Coal: the history and future possibilities of Ratcliffe-on-Soar

The end of September saw the closure of the UK’s last remaining coal-fired power station: Ratcliffe-on-Soar. Environment Editor Adam Pickering reflects on the past and future of this instantly recognisable Nottinghamshire landmark, the conflicted feelings that surround it, and how it could be re-purposed in the years to come.

A conversation with Rick Witter of Shed Seven

Rick Witter has fronted Shed Seven since 1990, experiencing the rapid rise and continued success of the York band, which has included seven top-40 albums. We sat down for a candid conversation about new album Liquid Gold, record shops and working with Issy Ferris…

Fiction Book Group: the Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante, Translated by Ann Goldstein

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