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What Do Johnny Vegas, Ricky Gervais, Ross Nobel and Stewart Lee Really Think of Just The Tonic Owner Darrel Martin?

Nottingham’s longest-running comedy club Just the Tonic is back with a brand new residency at Metronome. To celebrate, we’ve delved deep into the LeftLion archives to let owner Darrell Martin know what some of Britain’s most famous comedians really think of him and his club...

Metronome Is Celebrating Its First Birthday

Since opening its doors, Metronome has provided Nottingham with one of the most innovative and exciting live venues, delivering a visual experience few in the city can rival. To celebrate their first birthday, we take a look back at an eclectic year of highlights, ranging from theatre and poetry, to DJ sets and ensembles…  

City Stylin' #18

We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...

Shit-Faced Shakespeare are Bringing a Drunken Performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream to Notts

Back in Shakespeare’s day, the water was so dirty that alcohol was the preferred drink of choice, meaning that there’s every chance actors performed his work half-cut. Shit-Faced Shakespeare are taking the Bard’s work back it’s roots, with one member of the cast getting tipsy during each performance. We spoke to members Saul Barron, Lucy Norris and Beth-Louise Priestly about their boozy exploits ahead of a performance at the Nottingham Playhouse...

SOLD OUT: Overheard In Notts The Book Vol 1

It’s a book of stupid stuff we’ve heard you say, and have written down. Big baby is watching you...

Live Music Review: King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard at Rock City

Aussie psych lords King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard spread fun and sweat by the bucket-load as they kicked off their European tour at Rock City last night…

NottsShop: October 2019, Student Special

We're back from our summer sojourn to greet in the new term! (OK, so it's been a while since I personally needed new school shoes and the entire contents of WH Smith, but you know what I mean). So whether you're a new student, a returning one or simply a graduate from the university of life, this month's student special has got you covered...

Singer-Songwriter Duo Megatrain on Their Writing Process, Music Videos and the Possibility of an Album

Our city’s music scene is ablaze with talent right now. One act rising through the ranks with particular pizazz is Megatrain, the project of singer songwriters Tiger and Felix M-B. Since 2018 they have been weaving a golden web of distinctive single releases, intriguing music videos and captivating live performances, with their offbeat view of the world at the project’s core. We sat down with the duo to get under the skin of their charming, slightly surreal world…

The Thompson Brothers on Stand Up Comedians, Goose Fair and Pumpkins

Audiobahn Kick Starts Bar Eleven Residency This October

Learn more about why the DIY night is proud to call the much-loved bar its new home...

Live Music Review: Vega Bay at The Bodega

Local legends Vega Bay made a triumphant return to The Bodega earlier this month...

Jay Rayner on Last Suppers, Nottingham's Food Scene, and Being the Christmas Chef

On Sunday 29 September Jay Rayner brings his new book to life on stage at Glee Club. It explores our fascination with last suppers and tells the stories of the killer dishes that would end up on his table. We spoke to him ahead of the show…

The Moonshine Sessions: Red Right Hand by Lachlan Bryan

The Moonshine Sessions are a collaboration between Gigantic Tickets and Alchemistic Records borne out of a shared commitment to live music. They aim to provide a platform for cutting edge global talent as well as showcase the best of the vibrant music scene in our home city. This week's release sees Lachlan Bryan cover Red Right Hand...

12 Nottingham Organisations To Support You Through a Tough Time

Life can be flipping hard sometimes. Living in a city like Nottingham, we’re lucky to have a community that can get us back on our feet when things get tough. This place is home to a multitude of support groups and organisations whose sole purpose is to help people through hard times, no matter what they may be… 

Snap Notts: River Trent

This month's collaboration takes inspiration from the banks of the Trent...

Out of Time: Nottingham Sailor Lancelot Sidney Burrell and the HMS Courageous

With World War Two less than a month old, Nottingham sailor Lancelot Sidney Burrell found himself aboard the HMS Courageous, guarding the Western Approaches against German U-boat attacks. Unfortunately for him, his ship was to become the war’s first major naval casualty due to an enormous blunder from the British Admiralty… 

A Sailor in Notts

"A strange and eerie atmosphere exists on board of a ship that has just lost one of its crew. Little is said, but much is felt."

Live Music Review: FUR at The Bodega

Brighton-based FUR brought their retro brand of indie rock for lonely hearts to The Bodega’s intimate stage for their debut Nottingham gig last week....

Nusic DJ Session: Star Slinger

This is Nusic's first DJ Session, and it's a corker. 

The Moonshine Sessions: ...Untitled by Marco Woolf

The Moonshine Sessions are a collaboration between Gigantic Tickets and Alchemistic Records borne out of a shared commitment to live music. They aim to provide a platform for cutting edge global talent as well as showcase the best of the vibrant music scene in our home city. This week's release sees Marco Woolf play ...Untitled.

Local Entrepreneur Victoria Prince Has Landed a Deal With Selfridges For Her Healthy Sweet Treats

Entrepreneur Victoria Prince announced her arrival on the food scene after successfully transforming her healthy hobby into a booming business venture...

Gandeys Circus is Bringing Their Greatest Show Tour to Woodthorpe Park This Week

The UK’s largest circus, Gandeys, will be lighting up Woodthorpe Grange Park with a string of performances in the coming days...

Art Review: Heallreaf 3 at Surface Gallery

Heallreaf is an international tapestry exhibition which is really worth the visit – even if you can’t tell the difference between your ‘waft’ (vertical fixed threads)  and your ‘weft’ (horizontal ‘filling’ threads). 

September Mix Of The Month: Michael McLardy's Stormy Techno Mix

In this new mix series we invite local DJs to get creative with each issue’s theme. For September's apocalyptic 'water' issue, Michael McLardy gives us a stormy techno mix...

The Moonshine Sessions: Devotion by Marco Woolf

The Moonshine Sessions are a collaboration between Gigantic Tickets and Alchemistic Records borne out of a shared commitment to live music. They aim to provide a platform for cutting edge global talent as well as showcase the best of the vibrant music scene in our home city. This week's release sees Marco Woolf cover Tirzah's song Devotion...