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Poetry, Light Displays, and The History of Electronic Music Here's What's On This Week in Nottingham: 15 - 21 April 2024

Sun 14 Apr 2024

There's plenty to keep you entertained this week in Nottingham, from futuristic light displays in the sky to reflective poetry and the history of electronic music. Here's our top picks of what to get up to....

Notts Author Rory Waterman Discusses His New Book Come Here To This Gate

Sun 14 Apr 2024

Rory Waterman is a writer whose bow has many strings. As a critic and poet, his work has appeared in the Times Literary Supplement, The Guardian and the Poetry Review. His fêted first collection was shortlisted for the Seamus Heaney Prize. We sat down to discuss the creative spark and where it’s taken him…

Locating Lawrence: April 1924

Tue 09 Apr 2024

D.H. Lawrence is settling back into life in Taos and appears to be happy. Long may this last...

Community Festivals, Sonic Sculptures, Puppets and Skating: Here's What's on in Nottingham This Week 8 - 14 April 2024

Sun 07 Apr 2024

Marvel at giant puppets, celebrate community activism, learn about sound sculptures or get your skates on - there's loads to get involved in in Nottingham this week...

Nottsvana: The Story of Nirvana and Kurt Cobain in Nottingham

Fri 05 Apr 2024

Many would say Nirvana were the biggest band of the nineties, despite them only being active for the first half of it. However, not many people know about the links between the city of Nottingham and one of the biggest bands in rock history…

We spoke to NTU Professor and Linguistics researcher Natalie Braber to find out more about Nottinghamshire and East Midlands Dialect

Fri 05 Apr 2024

The Nottingham accent is an intrinsic part of our local identity, but what exactly makes it unique? Is it set to disappear with new generations? And what are the effects of sitting right in the middle of the North-South divide? We put these questions to Natalie Braber, a professor of Linguistics at Nottingham Trent University to get to the bottom of it…

Bands, Vegan Markets, Comedy and Photography: Here's What's on in Nottingham 1-7 April 2024

Sun 31 Mar 2024

Got time on your hands this week? We've got you covered. From acclaimed acts such as James Blunt and Everything Everything to a gorgeous vegan market in Sneinton and a night that will have you laughing yourself out of that pesky bad mood, there's something for everyone this week.

LeftLion issue #170 April 2024

Thu 28 Mar 2024

April's edition of LeftLion features interviews with Notts musicians Holly Humberstone, Juga-Naut and Express Office Portico, Luminarium creators Architects of Air, trentbarton buses and Zippy Puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew. We also take a look back at the Hillsborough disaster 35 years on and hear from a Palestinian in Nottingham about the right to freedom of movement. Plus, find your usual helpings of Nottingham art, literature, film, food and culture.

Comedy, Theatre, Ice-skating and Music: Here's What's on in Nottingham 25 - 31 March 2024

Sun 24 Mar 2024

The Easter Bank Holiday awaits! Whether you're a theatre enthusiast, comedy lover, or simply looking for family-friendly activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Overheard in Notts: March 2024

Fri 22 Mar 2024

I'm not sitting on anyone's face. I'd rather have a bag of chips.

Enjoy dragons in bow-ties and faraway worlds? We Check Out Voyage of the Damned, the debut novel from local author Frances White

Thu 21 Mar 2024

Do you like your stories part myth, part magical gay murder-mystery cruise? Enjoy dragons in bow-ties and faraway worlds? Then perhaps Voyage of the Damned, the debut novel from local author Frances White is right up your street. We sat down with Frances to talk about finding your voice, getting published and being perceived as a writer.

Classical Concert: Wild Isles from the BBC Concert Orchestra

Thu 21 Mar 2024

Kevin Stanley and Rachel Imms enjoyed the sights and sounds of nature at the Royal Concert Hall…

From Romeo and Juliet to Art Exhibitions: Here's What's on This Week 18 - 24 March

Sun 17 Mar 2024

If you are looking for some classics in stage and theatre in the next few days, Romeo et Juliette and The Motive and the Cue both bring the past successes of playwriters to the forefront of the cinemas this coming week. Additionally, the creative works of artists and musicians alike enter the city of Nottingham with exhibitions until 4 May.

Rock City To House Ashes of Lemmy From Motorhead in New Statue

Thu 14 Mar 2024

Rock City and the Derbyshire-based Bloodstock festival have announced that the legendary, late, great Lemmy Kilmister will be memorialised with a new bust containing his ashes appearing at both venues...

Locating Lawrence: March 1924

Wed 13 Mar 2024

He’s had enough of Europe and so sets sail to America in the hope of claiming unpaid royalties…

Ice Hockey Heroes to Dear England at the National Theatre: Here's What's On This Week beginning 11 - 18 March

Sun 10 Mar 2024

Kicking off this week we have a spicy ice-hockey fixture between Nottingham Panthers and Fife Flyers. Following this make sure to see fan favourites Yard Act raise the roof at Rock City, England's manager scores his own show down at the National Theatre and artists unleashing their creativity in both the National Justice Museum and the New Art Exchange.

Sheriff of Nottingham Shuguftah Quddoos on the Nottingham cuts and her suspension from the Labour Party

Fri 08 Mar 2024

Following on from famous film depictions by the likes of Alan Rickman and Matthew MacFadyen, Shuguftah Quddoos is the current Sheriff of Nottingham, a role which stretches back to the Norman conquest. We caught up with her on what has been quite a week on the council…

Nottingham Her-story: Our Top Women From Notts

Fri 08 Mar 2024

Our fair city has been home to some spectacular women in its time, from comedians and performers to activists and artists. To celebrate International Women's Day we thought we’d round up some of the fabulous ladies who have made us proud and continue to inspire…

We Spoke to Blues Rock Band Whisky Stain Ahead of Their Rock City [Beta] Gig

Wed 06 Mar 2024

They've been away for a while but one of Nottingham's best live acts, Whisky Stain, are back on the scene with an arsenal of foot stomping blues driven tunes. We caught up to say hello before they take to the stage at Rock City this Friday 8 March.

Music Reviews: March 2024

Tue 05 Mar 2024

This month, we review music from Whisky Stain, Lacey, Otala, Hallowed Men, Blu Syrup, Cappo & Kong Artisan, Bunnie, Albion and Daudi Matsiko...

Space Rock, Frida Kahlo, Opera and Elvis: Here’s What’s On in Nottingham this week 4 - 10 March 2024

Sun 03 Mar 2024

We've got some great picks for you this coming week, kicking it all off we Ja Rule and Co. at the Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday. Following that, for music there's exquisite opera, extra-terrestrial space rockers HENGE and Ben Portsmouth i.e. the closest thing we'll ever get to seeing Elvis live. Frida, the new biopic of the eponymous artist is a must see and is followed up Whisky Stain, who are sure to provide you with your powerful hook fix for the week.

LeftLion Issue #169 March 2024

Fri 01 Mar 2024

Featuring interviews with Yard Act, Martin Rayment, Rob Green and Sonia Hawkes of Sisters of Sound. We also hear about life on a longboat, a local tree planting scheme Canopy 2050, and present a roundup of Nottingham ladies who have done good in celebration of International Women's Day.

The Thompsons on David Bowie, Elton John and Their Favourite Notts Band

Sun 25 Feb 2024

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

From Vesta Tilley to Douglas Byng, Learn More About Early History of Nottingham’s Music Halls and the Stars It Created

Sat 24 Feb 2024

When it comes to the theatre, Nottingham has no shortage of stages, from the Playhouse to Nonsuch to the Theatre Royal. But we don’t often think of the wonderful history of old music halls and their star performers…

We Hear about Under the Bridge From the Project’s Coordinator Trekkah Benjamin

Wed 21 Feb 2024

The Under the Bridge project is a men's group that explores the positive mental health impacts of spending time in Blue Spaces. Established in the spring of 2022, the project has been delivering weekly sessions in, on and around water. Project Coordinator Trekkah Benjamin tells us more…

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