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Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution

9 to 5 the Musical

Peggy's House Band Plays Stanley Turrentine & Lee Morgan [ Blue Note Jazz]

Epic Drone Display to Tell The Story of Evolution At Nottingham's Trent Bridge Cricket Ground

Next month the skies above Nottingham’s Trent Bridge Cricket Ground will be lit up with an epic drone light show which promises to take audiences on a mesmerising journey through time and space.

Raw Talent: We Caught up with Previous Winners of the Young Creative Awards

As Nottingham’s Young Creative Awards return for a live ceremony after five years, we catch up with previous winners including musician Serena Jasmine, photographer Luke Brennan and illustrator Kate Wand, who are now beginning to blaze their own trail…

We Spoke to Blues Rock Band Whisky Stain Ahead of Their Rock City [Beta] Gig

They've been away for a while but one of Nottingham's best live acts, Whisky Stain, are back on the scene with an arsenal of foot stomping blues driven tunes. We caught up to say hello before they take to the stage at Rock City this Friday 8 March.

Open Mic Sponsored by Jack Daniels

Manchester Collective & Fergus Mccreadie Trio

The Blinders

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands

Wednesday Walkthrough: Paul Mpagi Sepuya

Wednesday Walkthrough: Dora Budor

Music Reviews: March 2024

This month, we review music from Whisky Stain, Lacey, Otala, Hallowed Men, Blu Syrup, Cappo & Kong Artisan, Bunnie, Albion and Daudi Matsiko...

We spoke to Soul-Pop Sensation Rob Green about Masculinity, Music and Mental Health,

He is one of Nottingham’s best-loved live performers, whose iconic sets at festivals like Splendour, Hockley Hustle and most recently, Beat The Streets, have become the stuff of local legend. This was confirmed by the fact his upcoming show at Nottingham Central Library completely sold out in less than a week. Ahead of that show and him then hitting the road for The Undercover Tour, we sat down for a chat with soul-pop sensation ROB.GREEN…

We Chat to Holly Humberstone About Her Upcoming EP 'Work in Progress'

LeftLion caught up with Grantham (and Nottingham) native Holly Humberstone during a rare few days of downtime between tours. Look out for our full interview in the next edition of the magazine...

Gig Review: Leprous at Rock City

In Photos: Crawlers at Rock City

Crawlers supported Mother Mother at Rock City last week...

In Photos: Courting at The Bodega

Pub Quiz Curious Tavern

RØRY

Early Years Sensory Workshops: Let’s Play. Again!

Paddington Film With Live Orchestra

Space Rock, Frida Kahlo, Opera and Elvis: Here’s What’s On in Nottingham this week 4 - 10 March 2024

We've got some great picks for you this coming week, kicking it all off we Ja Rule and Co. at the Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday. Following that, for music there's exquisite opera, extra-terrestrial space rockers HENGE and Ben Portsmouth i.e. the closest thing we'll ever get to seeing Elvis live. Frida, the new biopic of the eponymous artist is a must see and is followed up Whisky Stain, who are sure to provide you with your powerful hook fix for the week. 

We Spoke to Sonia Hawkes of Sisters of Sound Ahead of their International Women's Day Set

Sonia Hawkes has been spinning records under the name Stiff Kittens for many years, playing at places like The Angel, The Bodega and Malt Cross. Now she’s joined forces with a host of other female DJs to create the Sisters of Sound collective. We caught up with Sonia ahead of the SoS International Women’s Day event to talk about life on the other side of the decks, buying vinyl, and how she organises her huge record collection.

Gig Review: Wings of Desire at Rough Trade

Wings of Desire headed to Nottingham last Monday night, with the Stroud-based duo presenting a potent mix of life-affirming hits to an intimate Rough Trade audience...