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Crowned in Sound: Talking memorable interviews, The Chameleon and Billy Bootleggers with music journo Dom Gourlay

Growing up in Mansfield, Dom Gourlay didn’t realise he’d later become one of the country’s top music journalists. We grabbed a long overdue coffee with Dom, currently the Festivals and Live Reviews Editor for Under the Radar. 

Ubuntu Speakers - Public Speaking Club

Frozen Light the Ancient Oak Of Baldor

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

Gig review: The Waterboys at Rock City

To celebrate the release of Life, Death and Dennis Hopper - a concept album celebrating the film pioneer the project is named after - The Waterboys have embarked on an impressive 32-date tour across the UK. Naturally, LeftLion couldn’t miss their visit to Nottingham...

Gig review: The Amazons at Rough Trade

The sun is out, the weather is warm, and Nottingham's Rough Trade is buzzing with energy as the dance floor fills with eager gig-goers, all gathering to see The Amazons. Now two days into their in-store Rough Trade tour, the rock band, known for their anthemic sound and blistering live performances, continue to draw crowds with ease... 

Nadia on... Young Men and the Manosphere

In her regular column, and in the wake of the Netflix conversation-starter Adolescence, Nottingham East's MP Nadia Whittome talks about the climate surrounding young men and the Manosphere....

[Content warning: mentions of gendered violence, rape and sexual assault.]

Theatre review: Detention at Nottingham Playhouse

The final instalment in Gary Clarke’s masterpiece trilogy of dance theatre, Detention takes us through the shameful history of Section 28, reliving how life was like for the queer community. Capturing their fear, determination and drive that led to breakthroughs in LGBTQ+ rights as we know them today - and a sobering reminder of how far we still have to go.

Frozen Light Cpd In Multi-sensory Theatre

Art exhibitions, community events and legendary gigs: here's what's on events this week in Nottingham 12 - 19 May 2025

This week in Notts, explore our material world, take One Step At A Time for community, or listen to some big tunes shaking the Arena... 

Peggy’s Spotlight Feat Moja Fan, Dufftet and Neoma Cross

To the Castle!

Frozen Light the Ancient Oak Of Baldor

ECLIPSE (Sweden)

Harmony at the Hall: The Petrus Singers and SaraBande

Nottingham Forest Netball Vs Manchester Thunder

Exhibition Review: Human Life in Motion at Primary Gallery

With reflections on travel, migration, identity, and what it means to be left behind, artist Maia Ruth Lee’s current exhibition at Primary brings sculptures and banners that are grounded in meaning and memory, whilst also being weightless and liberated.

Jane Withers & Michael Hanmer - Open Studios Notts

Where Is Heaven?

Togetherness Sen Family Afternoon

Gallery Art Group Led by Jane Stockley & Elaine Winter

Bardcore Wrestling - Midsummer Mayhem

Nigel Hurlstone – the Wind From the Feet Of the Dead

Decapitated INFERNAL BLOODSHED OVER EUROPE 2025

Supergrass