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Review: An Audience with Sir Paul Smith at Nottingham Playhouse

The Beeston-born fashion guru took time out from his busy schedule to support Nottingham Playhouse with an evening of conversation...

Locating Lawrence: October 1924

Lawrence feels the urge to head southwards to Mexico where a mammoth drinking session awaits him.

Refreshing research: How Co(l)laboratory is putting communities at the front of the academic field

Nottingham boasts two top universities, but how often do most of us come across their work? Who is able to decide what gets researched, and what tangible results does it all deliver for local people? We find out more about Universities for Nottingham’s Co(l)laboratory project, which aims to close the gap between academia and communities.

Queer Up Duck! New LGBTQ+ Arts Festival Takes Over Nottingham

A brand new LGBTQ+ Arts Festival is taking place across Nottingham from 21 October to 2 November, celebrating the diversity and creativity of LGBTQ+ artists and communities. We took a closer look at some highlights of this very special celebration of queer arts and culture. 

Kitchen Dancing - Ultimate 80s & 90s - Adults

Lyvia

Starset

Steve Hackett Genesis Greats

Steve Hackett Genesis Greats Lamb Highlights & Solo

Hidden History Tour

James Bay [ Early ]

James Bay [ Late ]

Writing while Muslim: writer and activist A.M. Dassu on her upcoming panel

Award-winning Midlands writer and activist A.M. Dassu is heading to Nottingham to present her panel, Writing while Muslim, at Nottingham Central Library. We got the scoop behind her inspiring journey…

Gig review: Cardinal Black at Rock City

They may have taken the scenic route but Cardinal Black are finally here, and they’ve got plenty of stories to tell on the Rock City stage...

Gig review: Punk Rock Factory at Rock City

At the LeftLion office, it's no secret that Head Designer Natalie Owen is a rock music enthusiast and a massive Disney fan. So, when we heard that Punk Rock Factory, a rock band known for their Disney covers, were coming to Nottingham, there was only one choice to review the gig...

Bodega

Artists’ Film: Jarman Award Touring Programme 2024, Followed by In-conversation With Maryam Tafakory

Dick and Angel: Forever Home (avec Le Nitty Gritty)

Birdsong

An Evening With Kate Summerscale

Hidden History Tour

Becky Hill

Charity Quiz (general Knowledge, Taylor Swift Specialist Round)

Hockley Hustle: 10 Acts You Can't Afford to Miss

Hockley Hustle, Nottingham’s beloved multi-venue music and arts festival, will return with its usual dose of chaos, creativity, and community spirit this weekend. Over the years, it’s become a must-attend event in the city’s cultural calendar, taking over the bars, pubs, and streets of Hockley for a full day of live music, art, and charity fundraising. What started as a grassroots initiative in 2006 has blossomed into a vibrant showcase for local talent, with artists spanning genres from indie and hip-hop to jazz and grime, rubbing shoulders with some of the best up-and-coming talent in the East Midlands.

From local legends making waves on the national scene to fresh talent ready to blow your socks off, 2024’s edition promises a mix of sounds as eclectic as the city itself.  With this year’s event just around the corner, we’ve scoured the line-up to bring you 10 of the acts you absolutely can’t afford to miss this year...

Gig review: Circle of Light album launch at Fishergate Point

The award-winning creative collective Circle of Light took over Fishergate Point on World Mental Health Day 2024 to celebrate the launch of their fifth album, COL5...