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Notts Poet and Austerity Opposer Lytisha Tunbridge Tells Her Story

Lytisha Tunbridge won the Expanding Horizons Award 2018 at Nottingham Writers’ Studio, for her work supporting World Jam, DIY Poets, Poetry Aloud, Poets Against Racism, Social Model Writers, Sisterhood and Solidarity, Support the NHS, Young Voices, Reading with Dementia, and We Shall Overcome. Somehow she managed to find the time to share some words with us, and tell us her story...

Nottingham Sees Absurdist Theatre in Maison Foo's A Thing Mislaid

Bea Udeh went to see A Thing Mislaid at Nottingham Lakeside Arts' Djanogly Theatre...

The Secret Basement Party (with Zines) Lives on in Notts with Wild Brunch

Our Eileen got down to rave with the city's secret party-goers at Wild Brunch...

Nusic Podcast #190 with Emily Makis, Super Furniture, Tilly Greentree, Jah Digga and more...

Remembering Baby: Life, Loss and Post-Mortem at Surface Gallery

In October, Surface Gallery welcomed Remembering Baby; an exhibition which sensitively explores what happens when a baby dies, from the view of a parent and medical professionals. Adrian was deeply moved...

‘Invisible Britain: Portraits of Hope and Resilience’ Interview with Paul Sng

‘Invisible Britain: Portraits of Hope and Resilience’ gives a narrative to those forgotten by the media and government in modern Britain.

The book features the work of several accomplished documentary photographers, to show the untold stories of those affected by issues such as Brexit, austerity, de-industrialisation and social upheaval.

The Broadway are hosting a screening of the Invisible Britain: Sleaford Mods film with a panel Q&A to discuss the book with director/editor Paul Sng, Carl Phillips and photographers David Severn and Laura Dicken.

We sat down with Paul Sng, to talk about the book...

We're Celebrating National Stammer Awareness Day

The British Stammering association have estimated that around 700,000 people in the UK have a stammer, yet so many people are not aware of it. International Stammering Awareness Day happens every year on the 22 October, where stammering associations, individuals, and groups around the world organise events to mark the day and raise awareness for people who stammer...

Film Review: Science Fair

Nine high school science geeks give us an important revision session on why we should love science in this extremely likeable documentary...

Flo Skatepark Returns!

Our Skateboarding special issue hadn’t been out five minutes when we got the sad news that Flo had been forced to shut up shop; the barmy summer heatwave had taken its toll on another small business. Fast forward a few weeks and it’s a different story, with local skaters, BMX riders, parents and organisations banding together, making Hood Townesque efforts to see the venue open again from tomorrow.

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Three: The Case of the Cotgrave Bigfoot

He’s big, he’s hairy, he lives in the woods bathing in his own filth. No, we’re not talking about LP. This week the gang hit the trail in search of the illusive Cotgrave bigfoot!

David Severn Documents Whitby Goth Weekend in New Photobook

Party with all the seaside spirit your black little heart can muster this Halloween season, with David Severn's Whitby Goth Weekend photograph book launch at Nottingham Contemporary's Ottar Cafebar on Thursday 1 November, from 7pm. In the meantime, check out some of the photos featured in the book, and have a read of our chat with David himsen...

SOLD OUT: LeftLion 100 Covers Book

Celebrating the artwork and history of LeftLion magazine via the medium of our covers. Sorry but this item is now sold out.

Fantastique! La Jolie Ronde Languages for Children Rake in Fifth Award at What's On 4 Kids 2018

Bingham's own La Jolie Ronde has successfully nailed their fifth consecutive year at the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2018, nabbing themselves a tidy Best National Licensed Activity for 5-12 Year Olds! 

The Kean's Head Serves the Best Pork Pie in Town

You don't wanna miss out on their triple-cut chips, either...

Nusic Future Session: Tilly Greentree

New Nottingham music from Tilly Greentree...

Nottingham Comic Con Mastermind Kevin Brett on the UK Scene

Kev Brett is the mastermind behind Nottingham Comic Convention, and the artist behind Piddley Pix and The Monkey and the Mouse, to name a couple. Ahead of his fifth consecutive Comicon which, according to his book The Making of a Comic Con, should have given him roughly five heart-attacks by now, Kev answered a few questions for LeftLion…

The Wigflex Cave Rave was Sick

Whether sneaking underneath damp, dark tunnels, edging into abandoned warehouses or taking over an artist’s studio, the world of electronic music has an obsession with partying in places it’s just not meant to. Let’s face it, being naughty is fun and getting ready to rave in an obscure place adds a whole new dimension to a Friday night out...

Documentary Preview: They Shall Not Grow Old

The World Premiere of director Peter Jackson's extraordinary new World War One documentary is being live-streamed in several venues across Nottingham... 

DogDaze: Take a Trip to Nottingham's Alternate Reality

"A brass-clasped door opens, and through it comes the brooding figure of the pug-faced bishop."

Nusic Podcast #189 with Primal, Nina Smith, Hashtagobi, Camille Christel and more...

This week’s New Music Podcast features info on how you can hand your demo to a bunch of A&R’s, new music with a strong Bastille influence, plus the artist living the dream – playing Paris, Barcelone and… Bradford.

This podcast may contain some fruity language. Sensitive ears – you have been warned.

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Two: Aliens Over Clifton

The truth is out there, freaks and geeks! In today's thrilling episode, the gang turn their eyes to the skies in search of flying saucers and little green men. Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness.

Citrus Short Film Kickstarter Campaign

Tristan Ofield and Adrian Reynolds, the team behind White Lilly, are looking for support for their latest short film project, Citrus…

The History Boys – Thirty Iconic Goals in the History of Nottingham Forest by David Marples

Stephen Fry once said that he loves Abba because “they’re so much better than they need to be”. Apparently there are nine piano tracks on ‘Dancing Queen’, such was the attention to detail Bjorn and Benny put into the texture and production of their songs. What could’ve been throwaway 70s pop fodder became indestructible classics.

Women in Music: London In Stereo Editor Jess Partridge Talks Gender Equality in the Industry

From establishing her own music magazine to managing an international PRS Foundation initiative, Jess Partridge has forged a successful and multi-faceted career in the music industry, and is a firm believer in going your own way. This evening she will be part of the panel at DHP’s Women in Music event at Rescue Rooms, the second in a series of events in Nottingham aiming to unpick gender imbalance in the music industry...

Live Music Review: The Sonics at MFN

The new documentary about The Sonics, Boom, was just released and the band have been touring in support. We popped along to MFN to see Tacoma’s finest