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Author Interview: Dylan Wardle

Sun 31 Jan 2021

Kate Hewett talks to young author Dylan Wardle about Words of Solitude, his debut fantasy novel...

Author Interview: Nicki Merrall

Sun 31 Jan 2021

We catch up with Nicki Merrall to talk lockdown, knitting and her new book, Fair Isle

Author Interview: Chidiebere J Anumudu

Sun 31 Jan 2021

Author Chidiebere J Anumudu talks to Literature Editor Kate Hewett about children's book Chuka and The Arusi

Author Interview: Clive Henry - Racism is Real

Sun 31 Jan 2021

Kate Hewett talks to author Clive Henry about his book, Racism Is Real...

TV Review: The Mandalorian - Season 2

Tue 29 Dec 2020

Mando and the Child strike back with new planets, new faces and returning fan favourites from across the saga in a hit or miss second season…

Film Review: Mank

Fri 18 Dec 2020

David Fincher’s latest outing is a spanking tribute to a Hollywood heyday, writes Roshan Chandy…

PSpowage Art Gallery Relocates to Mansfield Road

Tue 24 Nov 2020

You might be used to seeing original artworks placed on canvases as you walk through Byard Lane, off Bridlesmith Gate. PSpowage Art Gallery has been based here since 1998, but due to recent pressures, you’ll now find Pete Spowage’s shop, gallery and studio on Mansfield Road. He tells us more about the history of his gallery, and why he’s relocating after over twenty years...

40 Years Later: The Elephant Man

Fri 16 Oct 2020

Charlie and George Alexander look back on David Lynch's tragic true story of the "Elephant Man"...

Witch of the East's Singer Aeris Houlihan on Her Turbulent Journey to Their Upcoming Album

Sat 19 Sep 2020

With a story that wouldn’t look out of place in a HBO series, Witch of the East lead singer Aeris Houlihan certainly has plenty of experience to draw upon for writing new material. From serving in the armed forces to spending months incarcerated in Eastern Europe as a transgender woman, she talked to Alex Mace about her fascinating story, as well as the band’s upcoming music...

From Sneinton to Xingu: Notts Musician Nathaniel Mann and his experiences with Brazil's Wauja Indigenous Community

Sun 23 Aug 2020

When Sneinton-based musician and radio broadcaster Nathaniel Mann responded to a 2018 British Council + PRSF opportunity for a musical residency with the Wauja Indigenous Community in Xingu, Mato Grosso, Brazil, he had no idea how much his life was about to change. Two years later, he collaborated with the Wauja’s principal Akari Waura, assisted with the recording and preservation of his traditional songs and produced a BBC Radio 4 documentary about their work together. Now, as the community faces the threat of COVID-19, he’s working with the Wauja to help raise awareness and funds to ensure the long-term protection of a people whose descendants have lived in the Xingu territory for over a thousand years…

Notts-Born Singer-Songwriter Natalie Duncan on Her New Album, Free

Sat 08 Aug 2020

There aren’t many things in life that are a given these days. One exception, however, is the guaranteed beauty of a new album release by Notts-born singer songwriter Natalie Duncan. Free, which was released on 31 July this year, is Nat’s first full-length album since 2012, and is full of her customary soul-infused melodies and candid lyrics. Featuring tracks written over a number of years since 2012, it’s one heck of an expansive record, brimming with vivacity and ambition. We caught up with Nat to chat about her Notts roots, the new record and her musical life in the age of COVID-19….

Interview: A Catch-up with Nactus Kunan

Mon 20 Jul 2020

Sitting on lots of newly released material but with no imminent chance to share it live with fans, we caught up with Jack and Joe of local alternative four-piece Nactus Kunan to see how they've been keeping busy...

Streaming from a Distance: George Gretton Interview

Thu 25 Jun 2020

The local musician has been busy in his bedroom studio finishing his latest EP, soon to be released to the world. When Alanah Kholsa caught up with George, ‘streaming’ was the order of the day, as she learned about his virtual gigs and his latest single, Slipstream.

Out of Time: Tim Birkin and the Bentley Boys

Mon 22 Jun 2020

Refusing to follow his father into Nottingham’s lace industry, Sir Tim Birkin’s eclectic life was full of exhilaration and tragedy, from flying planes in World War One to becoming one of the most famous names of the Vintage Racing era...

Writer Josh Helmer on His New Self-Published Dystopian Novel, Dark Wonders

Fri 19 Jun 2020

With life currently feeling like it’s been torn from the pages of a dystopian novel, now seems like the perfect time to release a novel exploring themes like technology, society and the future. Luckily for us, that’s just what Joshua Helmer has done with Dark Wonders. We caught up with the Nottingham writer to discuss his self-published debut novel...

Interview and Video Premiere: Taking a Sec with Daisy Godfrey

Sat 13 Jun 2020

Addie Kenogbon catches up with local rising star Daisy following her much-anticipated second release, as we share a first look at the stunning new video.

Author Rich Fisher Reflects on His Involvement with the Brian Clough Statue Fundraiser

Fri 05 Jun 2020

As we celebrate the genius of Cloughie through LeftLion’s #CloughChallenge campaign, Rich Fisher explains how Nottingham’s Brian Clough statue came to exist…

LeftLion Football Podcast Episode 7: Lockdown with Jim McCrae

Fri 05 Jun 2020

Colin and Gareth are joined by Jim McRae to discuss the effect of lockdown on County, Mansfield and Forest, whilst also looking at the role football plays in our lives and the mental health challenges we all face in lockdown.

Documentary Filmmaker Jay Martin on Redt'Blue: The Film that Examines Why Mansfield Turned Tory

Wed 03 Jun 2020

After decades as a Labour stronghold, Mansfield decided to elect a Conservative MP in the 2017 General Election. The result, which came as a shock to many, led local filmmaker Jay Martin to make Red’tBlue, his upcoming documentary which explores why the ex-mining town turned Tory…

Midlands' Mix: Documentary Series Showcases Nottingham's Upcoming Bands

Wed 27 May 2020

Ella Farnsworth's new documentary series Midlands' Mix aims to bring light to the best upcoming bands Nottingham has to offer...

Interview: Local Musician Sasha Assad Shares Her Ambitions and Lockdown Experience

Mon 25 May 2020

We caught up with emerging singer songwriter Sasha Assad (virtually of course) to chat about her ambitions, and to find out how she's coping with lockdown...

Pola - The Notts Company Making Sustainably-Sourced Ice Lollies

Fri 22 May 2020

We talk to the brains behind Pola, the Nottingham independent company creating sustainably-sourced ice lollies filled with plenty of tasty homegrown ingredients...

Future for Business: Marie's Story of Retraining as a Nurse

Tue 19 May 2020

It’s a pretty daunting time to work for the NHS. Under more scrutiny than ever before, and overwhelmed by a health crisis that, at the time of writing at least, shows no signs of slowing down, they’re literally risking their lives on a daily basis. While most of us are probably thankful that we don’t have to face working in healthcare right now, Marie, who has retrained through the Futures for Business scheme, is just about to start...

Interview: Corrina Rothwell on Life as an Artist and the End of Blather

Mon 18 May 2020

After almost two years of unleashing the manic brilliance of writer Adrian Reynolds in an illustrative fashion, our regular feature, Blather, sadly came to an end last month. Instead of getting all melancholy about things, we chose to celebrate its time between the pages by catching up (over email, of course) with the local lady behind the brushes: Corrina Rothwell. Under the spotlight we get chatting about Blather’s beginnings, the pleasures and perils of being an artist and the inspirations behind her brand of explosive abstract workings.

Interview: Susan, Conducted by Daphnellc for City Beat Radio

Sat 16 May 2020

Susan is a singer, songwriter and performer, originally from Notts. Daphnellc also produces and performs, with a regular show on City Beat Radio. What happens when two creative, musical minds have a natter together? Listen back to the interview to find out...

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