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We took a trip to our second home Rock City for the visit of US industrial metal legends Fear Factory...

In Photos: Declan Welsh and the Decadent West at Rough Trade

To celebrate their new album 2, Declan Welsh and the Decadent West put on a very special Live + Signing event at Rough Trade...

Music Review: Chiaroscuro Quartet at Djanogly Recital Hall

Dubbed 'a trailblazer for the authentic performance of High Classical chamber music’ in Gramophone, this quartet performs on gut strings and with historical bows. For their inaugural concert at Lakeside they are joined by Matthew Hunt performing Mozart’s much-loved Clarinet Quintet, one of the great works of the chamber repertory...

Gig Review: Maisie Peters at Rock City

On a chilly Sunday evening, Maisie Peters headlined Nottingham's legendary Rock City to a sold-out crowd...

Painting Portraits and the People of Beeston with Artist Matthew Lyons

Amelia Brookes talks to Beeston artist Matthew Lyons about painting the local community, appearing on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year, and his painting process...

We Catch Up With the Line-up of Tunnel 54, a Gallery Sounds-Ultrasound-In Deep Collaboration Taking Place in November

We caught up with Glasgow-based DJ and producer Al Kent to hear his thoughts on disco dynamics and coming to play in our city at Tunnel 54, alongside some of Nottingham’s finest dance music devotees...

Interview: HandMade Theatre

HandMade Theatre use live performances and creative therapy to bring wonder and joy to communities around the East Midlands - and now their work with people who have dementia has won a Lottery grant. Suzy Gunn, CEO, shares the next steps on this incredible journey...

LeftLion Magazine #165

In Issue #165 we take a dip into the not so distant future to explore A.I., astronomy, and genetic engineering. You can also read about the art of letter writing, the ethics behind good coffee, seasonal affective disorder, and guinea pigs...

Festival Review: Hockley Hustle 2023

350 stellar acts were lined up to deliver a fantastic showcase of Nottingham’s thriving music scene at the biggest ever Hockley Hustle on Sunday 22 October. Here's LeftLion's verdict...

We Catch up With Briston Maroney Ahead of His Headline Show at Rescue Rooms

Ahead of his show at Rescue Rooms on 7 November, we spoke to Briston Maroney about the differences between his debut album Sunflower and his sophomore album Ultrapure, his biggest musical influences, and his approach to songwriting...

Nadia on... Black History Month in Nottingham

In her regular column, Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome talks about Black History Month in Notts

Film Review: Foe

We take a look at Garth Davis' new AI driven psychological thriller...

Overheard in Notts: October 2023

What crisps you got for babies?

Nottingham Comedy Festival, Doc’n Roll Film Festival, and More: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 30 October - 5 November

Celebrate comedy, film and music here in Nottingham this week...

Gig Review: James at Royal Concert Hall

In celebration of the band's fortieth anniversary, James released a double album and embarked on the ‘James Lasted’ tour, both featuring a full orchestra and gospel choir. Kevin Stanley reviews...

Film Review: The Killer

David Fincher returns with another meticulously crafted thriller...

Queer East Festival 2023 comes to Nottingham

The event aims to "foster a space for more diverse narratives and facilitate a better cultural understanding of queer Asian communities".

Mimm’s Nathaniel Coltrane Tells Us All About Their Latest Project ‘Our Yard’, a Detailed Look Into Soundsystem Culture

For the past thirteen years Nathaniel Coltrane has run Mimm (Music is my Motive) from the heart of Nottingham. Starting as a clothing shop, it has evolved into a community hub for the vast amount of creatives residing in the city. We spoke to Nate about his new project Our Yard: a detailed look into the history of sound system culture.

Gig Review: JLS at Motorpoint Arena

Multi-award-winning four-piece JLS have a multitude of musical accolades under their belts. Since placing second on The X Factor in 2008, the band have sold over six million records, and released four multi-platinum albums - not to mention the die-hard fanbase they have built over the years. After splitting at the height of their success, JLS are back once again for a greatest hits tour, delivering performances teeming with noughties nostalgia….

In Photos: The Mission at Rock City

Dubbed as one of the best and most exciting live bands in the world, The Mission sold out seven consecutive shows at the Astoria theatre in London, as well as headlining Reading Festival twice. Now, they bring their music to Rock City, and our Natasha Shipston captured the evening...

Gig Review: Hard-Fi at Rock City

Though regularly heard over the years, calls for HARD-FI’s return became particularly vocal during the 2020 lockdown, after Richard Archer staged a solo, livestream show for charity from his home. Now, they are back for good, and they embark on a full UK tour, including a date at Rock City...

Gig Review: Pectora, No Setting Sun, Heathen Kings & Tailgunner

What better way to spend a Tuesday evening, then heading down to The Old Salutation Inn to see four bands in one evening...

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