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Stealth’s Manager Alex Kirkland Tells All About the Club's Redesign

Sat 15 Oct 2022

Over the summer, one of Notts’ favourite nightclubs had a makeover. We chat to Stealth’s manager Alex Kirkland about the changes that have been made to the venue and what we can expect now that it has reopened its doors…

Spotlight On: Studio Chocolate

Fri 14 Oct 2022

Hand-crafted, artisan chocolates, beautiful baked treats and fresh, tasty coffees - what's not to love?

New Panthers Captain Matthew Myers Talks Leading the New Season

Tue 11 Oct 2022

Born in Cardiff, Matthew Myers first joined the Nottingham Panthers while studying Real Estate Management at Nottingham Trent University. Now captain of the team for the 2022-23 season, the forward is aiming to push his side back to greatness. After a difficult start to the current campaign, we talk to the 37-year-old about his new responsibilities, playing in an arena and wanting to let go of the past…

Interview: SunFried Tribe

Thu 06 Oct 2022

We chat to Tobi Read, founder of the Nottingham art collective SunFried Tribe, to learn about the project, how it began and what to expect from future ventures…

Interview: Pam Abbott on 30 Years of Nottingham's Mental Awareness Health Weeks

Wed 05 Oct 2022

Poor mental health can affect anyone at any time, and we’re especially vulnerable during times of hardship, loss or uncertainty. Aiming to reduce stigma and promote greater understanding of the issue is Nottingham’s Mental Health Awareness Weeks, which have now been running for thirty years. With more than twenty events taking place at a variety of locations across the city including cinemas, allotments, and community centres between Monday 10 to Friday 21 October, we grabbed a chat with the event’s Chair and Coordinator Pam Abbott to hear all about it...

Interview: !!! (Chk Chk Chk)

Tue 27 Sep 2022

Ahead of the Nottingham stop of their UK tour, we chat to !!! (Chk Chk Chk) frontman Nic Offer about the early days of the band, discovering albums while on acid, the timelessness of Chic, what the heck a croggy is, and what Nottingham fans can expect from the band’s first gig in the city since 2016…

Notts Author Richard Kish Opens Up on His New Poetry Book July

Sun 25 Sep 2022

Publishing his first novel Burning Ash after ten years in the writing, Richard Kish found himself stuck for inspiration, in large part because of his experiences with depression. So, in the hopes of a ‘creative boost’, Kish turned to poetry, making a vow to write a single piece every single day in July. Now published in a collection of the month’s name, we chat with the young writer about how the project came about, life with mental health struggles and the difference between prose and poetry…

Artistic Director Steve Summersgill Tells Us About Working With Wes Anderson, Studying at Nottingham Trent and What He Has Planned for the Future

Sun 18 Sep 2022

From studying Theatre Design at Nottingham Trent University back in 2001 to working on the Oscar-winning masterpiece that is The Grand Budapest Hotel in 2014, Steve Summersgill has had one hell of a career so far - and with his upcoming work including a DC movie and Emily Brontë’s life story, it doesn’t look like slowing down soon. We chat to the multi-talented Art Director about his time in Nottingham, working with Wes Anderson, and how an unplanned trip to Prague opened the door to Hollywood…

Diana Ali Opens Up on Studying at Nottingham Trent, Being On TV and Wanting a Word With the Government

Fri 16 Sep 2022

Since moving to study Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University, Diana Ali has established herself as a key figure in the city’s art scene - and has also featured in TV shows including the BBC’s Big Painting Challenge and Inside Museums, which she wrote and presented. We hear from the artist, curator, lecturer and mentor about her time at Trent, promoting the arts on TV, and why she’s hoping to have a strong word with the Government…

Blondes Chat Ant & Dec, Going Viral and Their Time at the University of Nottingham

Mon 12 Sep 2022

Following in the footsteps of London Grammar and Amber Run by forming at the University of Nottingham, Blondes have big shoes to fill. Yet with the immense success of their song Coming of Age on TikTok resulting in them signing to American label C3 Records, we reckon they don’t have anything to worry about. Here, Alex Davison and Daniel Stroud reminisce about their UoN days...

Uni of Nottingham Graduate Hanna Flint Chats the Importance of Filmmaking, Representation in Cinema and Her New Book Strong Female Character

Wed 31 Aug 2022

After graduating from the University of Nottingham, Hanna Flint has gone from strength-to-strength as a film journalist, working at publications like Empire, Time Out and The Guardian. Now we catch up with her about her debut book, Strong Female Character…

5 of the Best Things to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: Sean Paul, Young Creative Showcase and More

Mon 29 Aug 2022

From up-and-coming Notts artists to global sensations, we've got it all this week...

NTU Graduate Chester Carr Shares His Experiences with Creating Spider-Man Concept Art and Directing His Own Movies

Fri 26 Aug 2022

Since graduating from Nottingham Trent University back in 2014, concept artist Chester Carr has gone on to work on the likes of Spider-Man: Far From Home and Overlord, as well as directing his own short films - including Death of the Primate, a winner at this year’s Nottingham International Film Festival. Kieran Burt hears all about his artistic process, plans for the future and much more…

We Sit Down With Ford & Guy Founder Suzanne Ford to Hear All About Her Eye-Catching Fashion Brand

Wed 24 Aug 2022

Combining stunning silhouettes, sustainable fabric and eye-catching graphics, Nottingham fashion brand Ford & Guy may be relatively new on the scene, but they’re already proving to be ones to watch with their designs already being worn by some big names and top social media influencers with a huge following, such as Astrid Zeegen. We catch up with owner Suzanne (Suzie) Ford to find out more about her iconic designs…

Retro Giants COW Nottingham Chat Y2K Looks, Cylical Fashion and the Importance of Sustainability

Mon 22 Aug 2022

Looking around today, you may have spotted that many Y2K trends are going through a bit of a resurgence and, while it only seems like yesterday when these styles were first introduced, many of them have found their way back into the limelight. We catch up with Brooke Skelton, supervisor of retro giants COW Nottingham, to find out more about the cyclical nature of fashion and why, twenty years later, these trends are back and here to stay…

We Visit Katharina Fitz’s Nottingham Studio and Learn All About Her Groundbreaking Work

Thu 18 Aug 2022

We had the pleasure of visiting artist Katharina Fitz’s Nottingham art studio to speak to her about her motivations, ideas and art practice. Having already exhibited in Nottingham and across the globe, we can only wonder how the grinding, crunching cogs of her work will turn in the next ten years…

Beans on Toast Dives Into His Upcoming Event at the Arboretum - the Foolhardy Folk Festival

Wed 17 Aug 2022

Having risen to prominence in the British folk scene, James McAllister, otherwise known as Beans on Toast, is one of the most respected artists around - known for his lyricism centring around drugs, politics and love. But now the singer is taking on a role as event organiser of the Foolhardy Folk Festival, coming to Nottingham Arboretum in August. Before it gets going, we catch up with the singer about summer vibes, going back to simplicity, and his love for festivals…

University of Nottingham Graduate Ayo Oyelola Chats American Football, Chasing Crazy Dreams and Joining the Jacksonville Jaguars

Mon 15 Aug 2022

Nottingham and the NFL have hardly gone hand-in-hand over the years - but with the University of Nottingham graduate Ayo Oyelola recently joining the Jacksonville Jaguars, they do now. We catch up with the defensive back ahead of the 2022/23 season…

We Chat to the Harlem Globetrotters’ Corey “Thunder” Law Ahead of the Group’s Visit to Motorpoint Arena

Wed 10 Aug 2022

Corey “Thunder” Law - basketball superfan, Globetrotter, world record breaker - chats shooting hoops and entertaining an audience of thousand ahead of his visit to Nottingham in October...

After Being Named One of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, The Television Workshop’s Jorden Myrie Discusses His Impressive Career So Far

Sat 06 Aug 2022

From hard-hitting dramas to genre-blending comedies, Jorden Myrie has already achieved an impressive amount since studying at The Television Workshop - but, after being named as one of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, he’s only just getting started…

LeftLion Screen Podcast #6 - Jorden Myrie Interview; Thor: Love and Thunder Review and More

Fri 05 Aug 2022

After a couple of months away from the microphones, Screen Editor Jamie Morris and Assistant Editor George White return for a new episode of the LeftLion Screen Podcast - much to the delight of the millions of superfans across the globe...

We Sit Down With Nottingham’s Ben Norris and Cassie Bradley Ahead of Their Trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Thu 04 Aug 2022

Two-time UK national poetry slam champion writer Ben Norris is taking his new show Autopilot to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, starring Cassie Bradley. The two Nottingham born actors chat with us about the themes of the play and how it compares to other projects they've been involved with...

Film Review: My Old School

Tue 26 Jul 2022

In an age where thrill-a-minute scandal content is available everywhere, this heartfelt and authentic doc stands out…

Inside Art of Football’s Mission to Make the Beautiful Game a Source of Community, Identity and Celebration

Fri 22 Jul 2022

Just a couple of avenues up from the LeftLion offices sits Art of Football, a Sneinton-based arts and fashion brand that centres around - you guessed it - football. They’ve seen their bucket hats on Ian Wright’s head, they’ve collaborated with Umbro, and they’re still only just getting started. We chat to Director Luke Cuthbert about immortalising people’s memories, the importance of community, and their plans for the future…

We Sit Down With the Organisers of Nottinghamshire Pride 2022 to Discuss What People Can Expect

Fri 22 Jul 2022

Craig Martin, co-chair of Nottinghamshire Pride, chats to us about the exciting plans for this year's celebrations...

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