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Interview with Andre Harris: 'Memory Making' fundraiser and his Power of Drums

Leftlion had the pleasure of catching up with community figure Andre Harris - well-known for supporting young people through his love of drums, and commitment as a youth worker and teacher. For years, Andre has worked with members of the Nottingham community for many years, but has sadly been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Now, Andre’s son, Tom, has organised a special fundraiser event for his dad, called Memory Making, hosted at Bestwood Lodge on Saturday 14 March...

Theatre Review: The Marriage of Figaro at Theatre Royal

Scheming Spaniards, slapstick, mistaken identity and cross dressing make for an entertaining update to the Mozart classic in Opera North's new staging of The Marriage of Figaro at Theatre Royal...

Community champions: joining volunteer group Clean Champions on a litter pick

It’s March, so many of us are probably considering a spring clean of our homes. Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, however, are thinking in bigger terms, and running a litter picking initiative The Great British Spring Clean – set to be the nation’s biggest mass action environmental campaign. Taking part here in Notts are the Nottingham Clean Champions, a City Council-supported volunteer program – we join them on a litter pick… 

Left Stag: March - Arsenal in town

Can the country's finest do it on a mild midday in Mansfield? 

Picky New Promotions present PUSH ROPE EP release show

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Cotgrave Methodist Church

The Vaccines

Gipsy Kings featuring NICOLAS REYES

Writing For Life

Andy Warhol: Pop Icon

Ruby Tuesday's Music Night - 'Celebrate the Voice'

In photos: Au Pairs at Metronome, with Gina Birch

Legendary post-punk band Au Pairs took the roof off Metronome as they celebrated 45 years of their album Playing with a Different Sex. Support came from a special guest: Nottingham-born Gina Birch...

Gig review: Folk Bitch Trio at The Bodega

All the way from Australia to start a sold-out headline tour of the UK and mainland Europe, Melbourne’s Folk Bitch Trio debuted at The Bodega on Saturday night...

An interview with Crystal Mah-Wing about the Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature Map

Nottingham was awarded UNESCO status as a City of Literature in December 2015. As part of their celebrations to mark this decade milestone, Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature, the University of Nottingham and Visit Nottingham worked together on an AHRC funded research bid to bring the map to Nottingham.

As part of the project, Research Affiliate Crystal Mah-Wing was employed to help create a map, showcasing our cities best literary locations, for locals and tourists alike. We spoke to Crystal about the process, the team she worked with and what to expect when it’s out at the end of March…

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Theatre Review: Fixing at Nottingham Playhouse

Repairing a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot Mark II becomes a metaphor for growing up, self care and finding your identity...  

Music legends, indie bands, and creative writing at Wollaton Hall: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 9 March - 15 March

It's Spring and we'll soon be feeling more sunlight on our skin. To accompany the banishment of the winter blues, why not line up something nice to do this week in Notts? There's plenty to check out, including the arrival of not one but two legendary UK guitar bands... 

Open Mic Night

Bleed From Within - The Dying Sun Tour 2026

Harmony at the Hall: Nottingham Chamber Wind Ensemble