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Film Review: Nightbitch
Sun 08 Dec 2024Is this dark horror comedy all bark and no bite? Join us as we review Nightbitch...
Film Review: Conclave
Sun 08 Dec 2024Sometimes a film just doesn't amount to more than the sum of its parts...
From Boy George to Burlesque Christmas Cabaret: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 9-15 December
Sun 08 Dec 2024Festivities are in full-swing this week in Notts with candlelit carolling at the Contemporary and Christmas Cabaret at Theatre Royal, 'tis the season to celebrate indeed...
Gig review: Richard Hawley at The Level
Sat 07 Dec 2024A rare appearance in Nottingham, as part of his annual pre-Christmas mini-tour, saw Richard Hawley play to a sold out crowd at The Level, backed by a five-piece band of tight, but lucid musicians...
Gig review: The Chats at Rock City
Sat 07 Dec 2024It's Wednesday, it's raining hard, it's cold and....Rock City is packed. No one was gonna be put off and at stay home if The Chats were in town. It's time to party..!!
Gig review: Thea Gilmore at Metronome
Sat 07 Dec 2024English shape-shifting singer-songwriter Thea Gilmore delivered a confident, wide-ranging show at Metronome, showing off both her early roots-inspired material and her eye-opening new music…
A Magician in Notts
Sat 07 Dec 2024At this festive time of year, many of us are prone to enjoying the more authentic, screenless types of entertainment, from parlour games to pantomimes. In the same spirit, this month we heard from magician David Marshall, one of Nottingham’s most well-established, about the day-to-day highs and lows of life as a stage magician.
Gig review: Nilüfer Yanya at Rescue Rooms
Fri 06 Dec 2024It was only a couple of months, back in September, that British singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya played a captivating stripped-back set at Rough Trade to launch her much-acclaimed third studio album, My Method Actor. Now back in Nottingham but this time with a full band, we went along to hear one of the year’s best albums performed live once again…
LeftLion's Latest Listens #12: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 06 Dec 2024In this week's LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Leah Sinead, Divorce, amillionsons and Wizards Can't Be Lawyers...
Comparison, consumerism and Christmas: Nottingham Counselling Service share some tips for the Christmas period
Fri 06 Dec 2024With both emotions and shopping bills running high during the Christmas period, we hear from Nottingham Counselling Service who have a pertinent reminder about avoiding comparison during the festive season.
YMCA Robin Hood Group launch Make a Pledge this Christmas campaign
Thu 05 Dec 2024The YMCA has kicked Christmas off in style, reindeer and all, to launch their "Make a Pledge this Christmas" campaign. We skated over to Newark find out more...
Gig review: EDM night with Banco De Gaia at The Angel Microbrewery and The Chapel
Thu 05 Dec 2024The Angel Microbrewery and The Chapel hosted an intoxicating mix of dance, ambient techno, and 90s-inspired acid house as local acts supported headliner, Banco De Gaia...
Gig review: The Snuts at Rock City
Thu 05 Dec 2024After releasing their third studio album, Millennials, earlier this year, indie rock band The Snuts embarked on their UK tour. We caught up with them as they landed in Nottingham's iconic Rock City on Monday night...
Spinning Yarns: The Woolly Tellers talk storytelling in Nottingham
Thu 05 Dec 2024For fifteen years, storytellers Mick Whysall and Dave Brookes have brought history to life. As The Woolly Tellers, their atmospheric performances whip up scenes of misty cobbled streets, mysterious highwaymen, fen giants and deals with the devil. We met them for a chat prior to their event Dark Tales for Dark Nights at the Fox and Grapes, and heard all about the tricks of their trade...
Gig review: Echobelly at Metronome, with Blue Violet
Wed 04 Dec 2024It might have been 30 years since they released their debut album Everyone's Got One, but Echobelly are still going stronger - perhaps stronger than ever. With iconic vocalist Sonya Madan leading, they played to a fully packed Metronome Nottingham, and we were there to see the action...
Framework homelessness charity tells us about their winter appeal and Christmas gift range
Wed 04 Dec 2024As the days get colder and darker, it’s all the more important for people who lack life’s typical comforts and commodities to find help and support. Back in October, Notts homelessness charity Framework launched an urgent winter appeal for funds, alongside an autumn gift range, designed by their very own Iryna Fryner. This Christmas, they’re following that up with another seasonal gift range, released to help support their vital work of aiding Nottingham’s rough sleepers. To mark this occasion, Framework’s Communications Manager Chris Senior told us about where the charity is at and the help that they need.