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Circle of Light call for young people to collaboratively create an album

Thu 01 Aug 2024

The award winning Circle of Light music and wellbeing project is looking for young people to take up the life-changing opportunity to join them to create an album this August...

Five free family events in Nottingham this summer

Wed 31 Jul 2024

The summer holidays are here and with the cost of living crisis raging on; the budget for days out, trips and activities can soon get out of control. However, there’s no need to break the bank this summer as there’s a whole host of free events for families in Nottingham. We’ve gathered our top five and there’s something for everyone here with activities from charities, galleries and local organisations. So if you’re in the thick of it with the long summer holidays, check out these family friendly events – all free!

Theatre Review: An Officer and a Gentleman

Wed 31 Jul 2024

An outstanding blend of powerhouse vocals, an 80s soundtrack and a storyline to melt your heart...

The ultimate guide to Gloworm Festival as Vicky McClure revealed as special guest

Wed 31 Jul 2024

Gloworm is a dedicated family festival that delivers entertainment for both children and their adults, with a jam-packed weekend schedule of activities, performances, live music, and interactive experiences. We give you the lowdown on what's in store for 2024.

Big City Reads book reviews: Seven Million Sunflowers

Wed 31 Jul 2024

Through July, we've been publishing book reviews from local young people, as part of Nottingham City of Literature's campaign to give out thousands of free books. To finish this series, Ukrainian NTU graduate Anastasiia Denysiv reviews Seven Million Sunflowers by Malcolm Duffy, a story about the Russia-Ukraine conflict to which Anastasiia reflects upon her personal connection.

Competition: Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party at Saltbox

Wed 31 Jul 2024

Craig Charles will be taking over Saltbox on Saturday 31 August with his Funk & Soul House Party! Our friends at Saltbox have secured a mighty prize for us to give away to LeftLion readers, with 4x tickets and a £50 bar tab going to the lucky winner...

Overheard in Notts: July 2024

Tue 30 Jul 2024

So she went to work naked…

Music Reviews: July 2024

Mon 29 Jul 2024

June music reviews: The Roster, Red Sea, The Public Eye, 2079, Ben Mark Smith and Mighty Lightweights

Theatre, cricket and LeftLion live. Here’s what’s on in Notts this week: 29 July - 4 August 2024...

Sun 28 Jul 2024

The Summer holidays has officially started; LeftLion's here to help keep you and the little ones occupied. From romantic theatre, to radical punk, cricket and a special LeftLion live podcast, read all about them and more below...

Live Review: Stone Soup Academy Presents... Stand Up To Knife Crime at Metronome

Sun 28 Jul 2024

Stand Up To Knife Crime has become an essential annual fixture in the Notts music calendar, hosted each year by the fantastic Stone Soup Academy. Delivering an impactful evening of music, film and spoken word designed to unite, raise awareness and change perceptions surrounding knife crime in our community, the LeftLion Music team went along to support this important event...