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Nottingham Writers' Studio to Host Joint Networking Event with Society of Authors

Mon 26 Feb 2018

Alright you literary lovelies, it’s time to sharpen those pencils and get them typing fingers at the ready — The Nottingham Writers’ Studio and the Society of Authors will be hosting their big networking event for 2018 on Saturday 3 March, following the Writing East Midlands Writer’s Conference. In preparation, we asked journalist, copywriter, and Writers’ Studio alumni Natalie Mills to have a chat with Society of Authors Head of Staff Anna Ganley about what can be expected on the night.

Poetry Profile: Two Days With the DIY Poets

Sun 18 Feb 2018

Every now and then you’ll come across something that does exactly what it says on the tin. Nottingham’s own DIY Poets are a prime example of this, with their tagline “We’re Nice and We Don’t Always Rhyme” neatly printed on the front cover of each issue of their monthly zine. We decided to pop in for a chat with the gang to get a gauge of just how nice they are, and we were not disappointed.

Poetry, Persecution and Protest at Amicus ALJ Spoken Word Night

Sun 11 Feb 2018

Last Monday saw a collection of young poets take to the stage in protest of one of the most controversial topics discussed in the twenty-first century: The death penalty. We decided to head to Jam Café to see the University of Nottingham’s Poetry and Spoken Word Society in action.

The Write Stuff: Nottingham-Based Author Jon McGregor Set to Judge Leicester Writes Competition

Tue 06 Feb 2018

Not content with being “Britain’s second-best short story writer”, Jon McGregor is set to judge the 2018 Leicester Writes short story competition.

Sound of the Lion #66

Mon 05 Feb 2018

With JC and The Sunshine Band, Taco Hell, Gallery 47, Cherry Hex and The Dream Church, The Chase, Louis Croft, Faceless, The Ruffs and T.O.W.E.R.S...

Word War III: Poetry by First Story Students at Farnborough Academy

Thu 04 Jan 2018

Local author Paula Rawsthorne treats us to a selection of writings from her First Story students at Farnborough Academy, published in their anthology Word War III...

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: A Beijinger in a Lion's Den

Tue 02 Jan 2018

Our man in Beijing is back in Notts, and he recently spent a week in the LeftLion office…

Nottingham Poetry Festival 2018 is Coming

Thu 14 Dec 2017

Clear out your lungs and get your pathos out, the third Nottingham Poetry Festival is gearing up to be a corker...

Sound of the Lion #65

Sat 02 Dec 2017

With Taurtollo, Lokumu, Yashmak Webs, Charlesworth, heurt, Torn Sail, Slumb Party, Oliver Whitehouse and Saint Raymond...

Left Panther: Nottingham Panthers News & Updates

Thu 23 Nov 2017

The Panthers have been hot on the ice and November brought another massive European game to the National Ice Centre. Our Sally was on hand to tell us all about the team's roaring success

Gone Feral: Punk and Poetry at Low-Light Magazine launch

Tue 07 Nov 2017

Who doesn't love a bit of punk? Hi-Vis are back with their DIY dazzlers, and we went down to the Chameleon to see what they had to say for themselves.

Sound of the Lion #64

Sat 04 Nov 2017

With Schnez, VVV, Georgina Wood, When The Sun Hits, Gallery 47, John Maslen, Pre-Birds, Alice Short and Carcass...

Dr Kevin Harvey on Poetry and Dementia

Mon 16 Oct 2017

Dr. Kevin Harvey is an Assistant Professor in Sociolinguistics over at the University of Nottingham. Alongside a group of his students, he’s been reading poetry with dementia sufferers in care homes across Nottingham, with some astounding results...

Anti-Austerity Movement We Shall Overcome Brings Music and Poetry to Notts

Mon 02 Oct 2017

Musicians and poets are joining forces this week for a long weekend of charity gigs in and around Nottingham. Under the national banner of the anti-austerity movement, We Shall Overcome, they’re bringing you a stellar weekend of local talent. In return, they’re asking you to dig deep and donate to help vital support services stay afloat…

Sound of the Lion #63

Sat 30 Sep 2017

With Grey Hairs, Giant Head, The Idolins, Less Than Nothing, New Apostles, Foule, Eyre Llew, Cathode Ray Eyes and Amber Run...

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: Let’s Censor like Lions and Tigers and Bears.

Sun 10 Sep 2017

Oh my! Our man in Beijing is back with an unconventional approach for Nottingham's 2023 City of Culture bid. The real question is, how deep is your love?

Sound of the Lion #62

Sat 02 Sep 2017

With Berserk, Vandal Savage, Taco Hell, Luke Peter Foster, Congi, The Madeline Rust, Sunset Nebula, Isaac and Childhood...

SciBar at The Vat & Fiddle: Rebecca Dewey on Watching Your Brain

Fri 11 Aug 2017

Having previously appeared at PubhD and the University of Nottingham's Public Lecture Series, Dr Rebecca Dewey continues her quest to appear at all of Nottingham's scientific public outreach events by coming to SciBar to talk about Watching Your Brain.

6 Creative Writing Pieces You Need To Read Today

Thu 10 Aug 2017

Over the past few months, Nottingham Trent University have been working in association with Broadway Cinema, Writing East Midlands and Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature to host talks and critical-creative writing workshops that explore contemporary issues: from race and sexuality, to discovering life on Mars. The event series was called Re:Vision, and attendees have been crafting loads of work over the duration, so here’s a selection of the goods for you to sample…