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We Speak to Paul Leatham, the Man Who Handcrafts Gratitude Guardians in His Garden Studio
Thu 18 Jan 2024Around the streets of Sherwood, something magical is happening. Hidden in the cracks of walls, nestled in bushes, and sat on park benches, these Gratitude Guardians are benevolently watching over us all and keeping you safe. We spoke to Paul Leatham, who has been handcrafting the cute critters in his garden studio for the past three years...
In Photos: Des Rocs at The Bodega
Thu 18 Jan 2024New York native Daniel Rocco brings his solo project Des Rocs to The Bodega...
We Chat to Tiffany Jade About the Sugar Stealers Collective
Wed 17 Jan 2024Tucked away on the top floor of Fishergate Point Studios in Nottingham, with a curious name and doing fascinating work, is Sugar Stealers - a creative group powered by four women who set out to inspire art and healing. We went over to chat with Tiffany Jade, singer-songwriter and project producer at Sugar Stealers, who shared the story of how the group came to be what it is today…
In Photos: Cappo at Rough Trade
Wed 17 Jan 2024Local legend Cappo stopped by at Rough Trade for a one-off live performance and album signing to celebrate the long-awaited release of his new album Canon...
We Caught up With Colin Mitchell, Owner of Nottingham’s Oldest Caribbean Supermarket on His Decision to Sell the Business
Tue 16 Jan 2024After almost five decades of selling Caribbean food in Nottingham, family business Mitchell's Supermarket on Alfreton Road is up for sale. We spoke to owner Colin Mitchell about his decision to sell Mitchell’s Supermarket, and what this will mean for the local community...
We Chat to Beans on Toast Ahead of His Show at Rescue Rooms
Tue 16 Jan 2024Ahead of his upcoming UK tour, featuring a trip to Rescue Rooms, Jay McAllister aka. Beans on Toast chats to LeftLion via the medium of email and voice notes about his latest album The Toothpaste and the Tube, Foolhardy Folk Festival and dragons...
We Catch Up With Bloodworm Ahead of Beat the Streets
Tue 16 Jan 2024In 2023 their first headline show in Nottingham sold out and in 2024 they will take to the Beat The Streets stage. We catch up with Bloodworm to find out what to expect from their set, what else they've got planned for the year, and when we can expect to hear some new tunes from them...
We Speak to Alfie Sharp Ahead of Beat the Streets
Tue 16 Jan 2024With debut EP Home Truths on the way, which will be celebrated with a launch show at Peggy's Skylight, we chat all things Beat The Streets with Alfie Sharp...
Local Cultural Organisations Issue Open Letter Voicing Concern About Nottingham City Council’s Budget Cuts
Tue 16 Jan 2024With the recent announcement of budget cuts to the cultural and social sectors in Nottingham, over 120 individuals representing at least 75 local organisations have signed an open letter voicing concern about Nottingham City Council’s Section 114 process, and the impact it will have on the Nottingham communities.
How Do the Processes of Making Music and Art Differ From One Another? We Find Out From 5 Nottingham Creatives
Mon 15 Jan 2024Louis Cypher asks five different Nottingham creatives how the need to make money affects their art, what the differences are in their creative processes, and whether they prefer one over the other...
In Photos: Mollie Ralph + Bele + Cara Flynn at Buonissima for the NUH Arts Programme
Mon 15 Jan 2024Mollie Ralph, Bele and Cara Flynn perform at Buonissima to raise money for the NUH Arts Programme...
From Storing Fruit and Veg to Welcoming Live Music: We Chat With JT Soar’s Head Honcho Phil Booth
Sun 14 Jan 2024Since JT Soar stopped storing fruit and veg and started welcoming bands as a music venue almost fifteen years ago, it has maintained its DIY sentiment while growing in popularity and success. And going into the new year, the venue will be more accessible than ever, with widened entrances and doors and access ramps, among many other modifications. We chat to Phil Booth about the importance of making the space inclusive for all, how they manage to give all of the money they make from gigs straight to the bands performing, and their important place in Nottingham’s DIY music scene…
Comedy, Ceilidhs, DnB, and 90s Throwbacks: Here's What's on in Notts 15 - 21 January 2024
Sun 14 Jan 2024Comedy, dancing and music are the perfect blend for throwing off the January blues, and it's all happening this week in Nottingham...
Film Review: Poor Things
Sat 13 Jan 2024Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos are raking in the awards for this one, but should they be? Yes.
Preview: American Poets at Five Leaves Bookshop
Sat 13 Jan 2024As some of the USA's best poetic minds come to perform in Notts, we learn about what we can look forward to...
We Chat to A9 Films’ Screenwriter and Director Alfie Rowley-Stone All About New Film ‘I Don’t Want to Share Your Love'
Fri 12 Jan 2024I Don't Want To Share Your Love is the newest release from Nottingham-based A9 Films - Sofia Jones speaks to its screenwriter and director, Alfie Rowley-Stone, all about it…
We Chat to the Cost of Loving Ahead of Beat the Streets
Fri 12 Jan 2024One of the most exciting up-and-coming bands from Nottingham right now, The Cost of Loving have made a mark with their recent singles Esports Player, Strings (Attached) and Remorse Code. We chat to them ahead of their appearance at Beat The Streets festival at the end of this month...
Theatre Review: Curious Cabaret at Peggy's Skylight
Fri 12 Jan 2024Sam Harvey checks out the magic at Peggy's Skylight...
The Thompsons on People We Lost in 2023, Euro 2024, and Godzilla vs Kong
Thu 11 Jan 2024Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...
Filmmaker and Producer Russell Noon Tells Us All About Twilight Story Time
Wed 10 Jan 2024With the new Central Library opening its doors last month, a new modern era of literature is set to blossom in Nottingham. We spoke to local filmmaker and producer Russell Noon who in a bid to combat banal children’s content created Twilight Story Time which combines animation, illustration and original stories for children…
Gig Review: SPRINTS at Rough Trade
Wed 10 Jan 2024Alycia McNamara reviews SPRINTS' first ever tour for their brand new album Letter to Self...
Nadia on... Rap
Tue 09 Jan 2024Regular columnist and Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome discusses rap...
Theatre Review: Jesus Christ Superstar
Tue 09 Jan 2024This reworked classic hits the nail on the head...
We Found Out About Fast Forward Music, DJ Workshops for Young People From Synthetic Pro Audio
Mon 08 Jan 2024Fast Forward Music, an accredited Alternative Provision by Nottingham City & County Council, is set to revolutionise the educational landscape for key stage three/four youth with a series of innovative music workshops. Focused on music technology and DJ/turntablism, these workshops aim to inspire creativity, skill development, and a genuine passion for the creative music industry...
Young Creative Award Entries Are Now Open for 2024
Mon 08 Jan 2024The Young Creative Awards, an annual competition for young creatives living, working or studying in and around Nottingham, has returned for its sixteenth year, with entries now open...