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Comedy Review: Nightmare Nightmare Kill Kill at the Lord Roberts

Experimental drag comes to the city...

Comedy Review: Juliette Burton in the LOL-GBTQ+ at the Lord Roberts Comedy Festival

Juliette Burton offers more than just laughs in her stand-up performances... 

Comedy and community at the Lord Roberts

Dan Webber shares the inspiration behind the LOL-GBTQ+ festival coming soon to the Lord Roberts...

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #4: Daudi Matsiko on Music, Songwriting, Depression and Robin Hood Prince of Thieves

The latest episode from our 'Live at the Library' podcast features British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko...

Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival Returns Celebrating 47 Years of Beers and Cheers

Nottingham’s flagship celebration of ale and cider is back at Trent Bridge from Wednesday 9 – Saturday 12 October...

Playing for laughs: we chat to the Robin Hood International Improv comedy Festival

Hundreds of comedians and improvisers are descending on Notts, and not one has learnt their lines! The Robin Hood International Improv Festival is returning to Nottingham for the third time in September. We sat down with artistic co-director and improviser Lloydie James Lloyd to talk about the festival, the local scene and what people make of Nottingham.

Gig Review: Rob Green and JayaHadADream at Nottingham Central Library

We got to experience a bit of an unconventional venue for a gig on Rob Green’s Undercover Tour to celebrate his MANHOOD EP…

Marian Re-maid - a Dive Into The Myth of Robin Hood's Beau

"In many legends she is a woman of action, and even an outlaw with fighting skills that occasionally eclipse Robin himself"

We spoke to Soul-Pop Sensation Rob Green about Masculinity, Music and Mental Health,

He is one of Nottingham’s best-loved live performers, whose iconic sets at festivals like Splendour, Hockley Hustle and most recently, Beat The Streets, have become the stuff of local legend. This was confirmed by the fact his upcoming show at Nottingham Central Library completely sold out in less than a week. Ahead of that show and him then hitting the road for The Undercover Tour, we sat down for a chat with soul-pop sensation ROB.GREEN…

Review: Müllraum at The Lord Roberts Basement

Beneath the streets of Nottingham lie many secrets. We have all heard of the labyrinthian networks of secret caves, places where our ancestors ate, worshipped and presumably also celebrated. It seems fitting therefore that the pilot event for brand new Techno party “MÜLLRAUM” would take place in a hallowed, subterranean space. A Nottingham tradition… 

Pick Six: Will Robinson, gig promoter at Im Not From London

Since we’re on the topic of DIY, we thought there would be no better person for our Pick Six than grassroots music aficionado Will Robinson of local record label and events promoter I’m Not From London...

Selectors: Rob's Records

In this video interview series, Nick Strang (Spore Print Productions and Plates) speaks to Nottingham-based DJs. Up this time it's Rob, founder of Rob's Records Mart, a national (arguably, global) institution, and for good reason. Places like this cease to exist and with the rapid demise of physical high street shops, Rob's really is an anomaly that should be embraced and loved by all...

After 30 Years as a Tour Guide, Ezekial Bone Tells Us What Robin Hood Means Today

In a city steeped in legend and lore, where history and myth intertwine seamlessly, the story of our rebel outlaw Robin Hood remains strong after hundreds of years. Tour guide Ezekial Bone, a.k.a. Ade Andrews, has spent thirty years developing his craft, bringing legend (and truth) to the modern city. We had a chat to discover his thoughts on what the myth means today and what’s next in Nottingham’s story…

We Chat to Jeffrey Lewis Ahead of His Appearance at the Foolhardy Folk Festival

The Foolhardy Folk Festival is back for the third year at Nottingham Arboretum for its all day affair on Bank Holiday Sunday, with a lineup curated by Beans on Toast. Joining him will be native New Yorker comic book illustrator and cult sensation Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage, who we caught up with ahead of the festival…

Nottingham Castle Set To Re-Open In June?

Nottingham City Council has set out plans which will see Nottingham Castle re-open in June, if given the go-ahead next week.

In Photos: Rob Green at Rescue Rooms

One of Nottingham's finest artists took over one of Nottingham's finest venues this week - we stopped by to check him out...

Starring in Snow White as the Dame, David Robbins Chats All Things Panto

David Robbins dons his frocks again to play the dame in this year’s Theatre Royal pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. But what’s a dame’s life like? David shares the highs and lows, alongside the secrets of his costume-making and wig-crafting skills, with us...   

Out of Time: Norman Robert Pogson and His Groundbreaking Work in the Field of Astronomy

From discovering Isis (the minor planet, that is) to having a mathematical equation named after him, Nottingham-born Norman Robert Pogson was one of the most influential astronomers of the nineteenth century - yet remained relatively unknown on British soil. We take a deep-dive into his fascinating, and unlikely, cosmic career…

6 of the Best Events in Nottingham This Week: Maximo Park, Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival and More

Beer, bands and bold art exhibitions are the talk of the town... 

We Hear From Ella Burns Robbins about the Nottingham Poetry Festival and Their Wide Range of Wellbeing Workshops

The Nottingham Poetry Festival isn’t just a place to discover the finest wordsmiths in the city; with a range of wellbeing workshops and activities on offer, it also provides the perfect opportunity to switch off and unwind. We run through some of the highlights…

The Best of Robin Hood on Screen and in Literature

With the green hat, archer’s bow, and occasionally a goatee, Robin Hood is a true icon of Nottingham. Our home-grown legend has been featured in thousands of different stories around the globe since his conception hundreds of years ago – here are some of the most notable examples of his pop culture presence..

Nusic New Music Podcast #255 with Rob Green, Tori Sheard, Snowy and more...

This week’s New Music Podcast features new music inspired by coffee, new music inspired by fighting bears, plus the MC who has just made history.

The Podcast may contain some fruity language. Sensitive ears – you have been warned.

Review: Robin Perko at Broadway Cinema Gallery

Raised in Nottingham and trained across Europe, portrait painter Robin Perko's work is currently being exhibited at the Broadway Cinema Gallery...

The Hood, The Bad and the Ugly: A Century of Robin Hood on Film

It’s been well over a century since Robin Hood first graced the silver screen. Since then, the revered revolutionary has been portrayed by Hollywood legends, Soviet stars and a cartoon fox. We take a look at the most memorable movies from the leader of the Merry Men, as well as some of his more disappointing depictions...

A Robin Hood in Notts

Donning the famous feathered hat and snug green tights of the city’s most famous legend is a unique experience. One Robin Hood discusses their time as the leader of the Merry Men…