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From indie gigs to horror film festivals: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 2 - 8 September
Sun 01 Sep 2024Whether you're mad for musicals or already looking forward to the Halloween season, there's plenty to counteract the September blues this week in Notts. Here are our picks of the week from 2 September to 8 September.
Review: Foolhardy Folk Festival 2024
Thu 29 Aug 2024Curated with care by Beans on Toast, this year's Foolhardy Folk Festival at the Arboretum once again provided great music, good vibes and trees galore...
In photos: Launch day at The Grove
Mon 26 Aug 2024Nottingham has always been renowned for its live music scene. That scene has become even brighter with the opening of brand new venue The Grove, in Sneinton Market. We were there to document the opening day, which featured music from seven of our city's most exciting up and coming bands...
Festival review: Gloworm 2024
Mon 19 Aug 2024Our youngest reviewer at 20 months old, Silvia, has had a total blast at Gloworm Festival 2024 and we are here to give you lovely Notts folk a rundown of the day…
Playing for laughs: we chat to the Robin Hood International Improv comedy Festival
Sat 17 Aug 2024Hundreds of comedians and improvisers are descending on Notts, and not one has learnt their lines! The Robin Hood International Improv Festival is returning to Nottingham for the third time in September. We sat down with artistic co-director and improviser Lloydie James Lloyd to talk about the festival, the local scene and what people make of Nottingham.
We spoke to the organisers of Huldra Horror Shorts, a film festival in the woods this September
Wed 14 Aug 2024It’s still August, but if you are one of those people who hankers for Halloween, the Huldra Horror Shorts Festival might be for you. Taking place in the woodland near Notts Maize Maze this September, we meet the makers Dan and Kym Lord to ask what horrors await this year…
Festival Review: Y Not 2024
Sun 11 Aug 2024It’s the Midlands’ biggest indie extravaganza – Y Not Festival. Taking place a mere 35 miles from Nottingham, this year’s line-up boasted some of the best bands in the land, but also an abundance of the very best up-and-coming local talent too. With a big Notts representation on the bill, the LeftLion Music team went along to report on how their sets went down in the sun-sprinkled Pikehall fields, along with a couple of other highlights from across the weekend.
A House in Jerusalem: How this Nottingham company made the first UK and Palestine co-produced film
Tue 06 Aug 2024For 24 years Al Clark and Rachel Robey have produced independent films, from all around the world, through their Nottingham based company Wellington Films. They've just wrapped up their tenth feature film, Sister Midnight, which saw the pair travel to Mumbai to shoot on location, aired at Cannes recently and set to be released early next year. Their most recent film, A House in Jerusalem, saw them travel to Palestine - the film is the first ever UK/Palestine co-production - for several months. Last month it screened in Broadway, which is where the company is based, but it is returning for two more screenings due to popular demand.
We caught up with Beans on Toast ahead of the Foolhardy Folk Festival at Nottingham Arboretum
Mon 05 Aug 2024Honorary Nottingham lad Beans on Toast is back in town! The trees have been telling tales of yolkish yonder and folkish fun, and that August bank holiday has never looked more inviting. We caught up with Jay as he gears up for this year’s Foolhardy Folk Festival.
Magic, comedy, theatre and an album launch party. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week: 5-11 August
Sun 04 Aug 2024August has come around, and whether you're craving some uplifting comedy or theatre to occupy your summer evenings, live DJ sets at a local, album launch party or just a no-nonsense concert at Rock City, we've got you covered at LeftLion. Here are our picks of the Week from 5 to 11 August.
The ultimate guide to Gloworm Festival as Vicky McClure revealed as special guest
Wed 31 Jul 2024Gloworm 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.
Competition: Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party at Saltbox
Wed 31 Jul 2024Craig 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...
Review: Waterfront Festival at The Canalhouse
Tue 23 Jul 2024Nottingham's music scene is bursting at the seams, with new events popping up almost every month. Bassey spent a day at The Canalhouse and found himself spoilt for choice at the eclectic and charity-supporting Waterfront Festival...
Notts Pride, 80s inspired Boho festival, Imara art auction, a punk gig. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 22 - 28 July
Mon 22 Jul 2024Happening here in Nottingham this week: Notts Pride street parties, Boho festival in the wilderness, Imara art auction, punk rock band Phat problem & friends, Madagascar the Musical at The Royal Centre.
Twenty years of photographing Pride Festival with photojournalist Alan Lodge
Mon 22 Jul 2024Originating from a free festival and traveller background, Alan Lodge has worked as a photographer for over fifty years, with a particular special interest in ‘alternative’ lifestyles and subcultures. Having covered Pride events for several decades, we thought we’d share some of his best images and ask him a few questions about life behind the lens…
Film Review: Twisters
Mon 22 Jul 2024Car chases, romance, science experiments, cowboys – Twisters has it all!
Haunting Ballet, sonic soundscapes, chilled open mics and wild bingo parties: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 15-21 July
Sun 14 Jul 2024This week in Nottingham, enjoy some haunting ballet, wild bingo, have a chilled, creative Sunday at Cherry of Top, or check out new live music from the East Midlands.
Review: Gate To Southwell Festival
Mon 08 Jul 2024Despite its size, Gate To Southwell Festival offers a surprisingly deep and wide array of music and entertainment for all the family, attracting folk and roots artists from all over the world. LeftLion spent Saturday there and came away very impressed...
In photos: Could Be Real Tribute Festival at Newstead Abbey
Sun 07 Jul 2024LeftLion headed to the beautiful Newstead Abbey for a one-of-a-kind event featuring 10 of the UK's best musical tribute acts across two stages. It may not have been the real thing, but that didn't stop everyone having fun...
Film Review: Kinds of Kindness
Wed 03 Jul 2024Yorgos Lanthimos is already back with another absurdist comedy...
Review: Monuments and Melodies all-dayer at Rough Trade
Tue 02 Jul 20242024’s Monuments & Melodies Festival at Rough Trade Nottingham promised to be "a beacon for music enthusiasts”. LeftLion spent the day, and discovered a varied and dazzling array of talent, showcasing alternative music at its best...
Festivals, exhibtions and gigs: Here's what's on this week in Notts: 1 - 7 July 2024
Sun 30 Jun 2024This week in Notts! Enjoy some homegrown talent on the canal at Waterfront Festival or an array of tribute acts at Could Be Real Festival, take an arty excursion to New Art Exchange or have a family day out at the Sneinton Festival.
Festival review: Day three at Download Festival
Sun 30 Jun 2024A fortnight ago, Download 2024 had reached its final day. LeftLion was there to witness an incredible climax to a weekend of rock and metal music at Donington Park...
Festival review: Day two at Download Festival
Sat 29 Jun 2024This time two weeks ago, LeftLion was fully immersed in the world of Download, the spiritual home of rock and metal music. Here's what happened on day two of the festival...
Festival review: Day one at Download Festival
Fri 28 Jun 2024Every year, thousands of rock fans from across the globe make the pilgrimage to Donington Park, only half an hour from Nottingham city centre. This year, LeftLion joined them for an epic weekend at the 2024 edition of Download, perhaps our country's most legendary rock and metal music festival. Here's what happened on day one...
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