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Emzae Performs Livestream Gig for Nottingham Hospitals Arts Programme

On 17 December, Emzae performed a livestreamed set on YouTube to raise money for the Nottingham Hospitals Arts Programme...

We Chat to Divorce About Their New EP 'Heady Metal’ and Sold Out Rescue Rooms Show

Whether you’ve heard them at one of Nottingham’s music festivals such as Dot to Dot or Hockley Hustle, or more recently on Radio 1, Divorce are poised for huge success in 2024, following the release of their Heady Metal EP last month and a sold-out headline tour that they are in the midst of. While they were in Brighton supporting Willie J Healey, we caught up with vocalist and bassist Tiger Cohen-Towell, vocalist and guitarist Felix Mackenzie-Barrow, and guitarist Adam Peter Smith… 

We Meet Some of the Local Champions Who Are Bringing Live Poetry Back to Nottingham

The legacy of Nottingham’s literary history runs deep, but as poetry collectives have come and gone post-pandemic, it’s important to keep up. We meet some of the local champions who are bringing live poetry back to Nottingham…

Theatre Review: Outlawed at Nonsuch Studios

Our Sharon Stevens reviews an adult panto at Nonsuch...

We Chat to Fabio & Grooverider Ahead of Their Rock City Show in January With the Outlook Orchestra

Fabio & Grooverider - godfathers of drum and bass - are bringing their live show with The Outlook Orchestra to Rock City in the New Year. Phil Taylor caught up with Fabio, aka Fitzroy Heslop, to discuss the changes he has witnessed on the scene, what Nottingham means to them, and what audiences can expect at their show...

We Caught up With Embroiderer Mary Broddle to Find Out How She Turned Her Diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Into a Successful Business

In honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities which takes place on 3 December, we caught up with Notts embroiderer, business owner and disability champion Mary Broddle to find out how following her diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, she turned adversity into a successful business, Mary Broddle Embroidery, and re-ignited a childhood passion… 

Poetry Review: Bad Betty Live at Rough Trade

Last year Nottingham added a new jewel to its literary crown as Bad Betty, one of the most exciting indie publishers in the country and a finalist at this year’s British Book Awards, upped sticks and relocated here from London. The big smoke’s loss, we’ve been hearing, is our gain, and so even a three-degree evening couldn’t keep us from the latest of their monthly Bad Betty Live shows at Rough Trade. Scarfs on!

We Chat to Artistic Director Candice Jacobs to Find Out More About OTOKA's Pop-up Art Exhibitions, Artist Residencies and Temporary Creative Events

Since last November, OTOKA has been taking over empty spaces in the city of Nottingham to launch pop-up art exhibitions, artist residencies and other temporary creative events. We caught up with Artistic Director Candice Jacobs to find out more…

Live Music, Festive Markets, Skating, and Graphic Novels at the New Central Library: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 20 - 26 November

It may still be November but the festive season has kicked off in Notts, with Christmas markets, light switch ons and murder mysteries to get you in the mood. But for those who want to keep Christmas firmly for December, you can brighten up your week with live music and more...

We Caught up With the NTU Observatory to Find Out About What Events Are Coming up in the Sky

Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Clifton Campus has been home to the Trent Astronomical Observatory since it was built in 2006. We caught up with Daniel Brown, an associate professor of astronomy at NTU who runs the NTU Observatory, to find out about what events are coming up in the sky and how you can get involved in astronomy around Nottingham…

Theatre, a Book Launch, and Live Music: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 13 - 19 November

Theatre Royal and Rock City both feature twice on this week's list, but who can blame us when they're putting on events as great as these ones? Read on to find out more...

Hanging Out With the National Justice Museum’s Resident Jailer Nino

If you’ve ever visited the National Justice Museum, it’s likely that you’ve come across some costumed actors along the way. These characters, known as interpreters, can be found carrying out performances such as mock trials and hangings, giving tours of the museum and the caves below, helping you to navigate your way around, and starring in the museum’s murder mystery events. We catch up with Nino, who is most commonly seen dressed up as the museum’s jailer, to find out more about what this unique and wonderful role involves on a daily basis… 

Art, Poetry, Music, and the Being Human Festival: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 6 - 12 November

Head down to the Being Human Festival, and enjoy some art, poetry or music in between...

Film Review: Into the Spider-Verse - Live in Concert

For the first time ever, the Academy Award® winning film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, tours the UK Live in Concert. And where better to spin a web of action and music than Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall...

Festival Review: Hockley Hustle 2023

350 stellar acts were lined up to deliver a fantastic showcase of Nottingham’s thriving music scene at the biggest ever Hockley Hustle on Sunday 22 October. Here's LeftLion's verdict...

Nottingham Comedy Festival, Doc’n Roll Film Festival, and More: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 30 October - 5 November

Celebrate comedy, film and music here in Nottingham this week... 

Queer East Festival 2023 comes to Nottingham

The event aims to "foster a space for more diverse narratives and facilitate a better cultural understanding of queer Asian communities".

Film Review: Raging Grace at Mayhem Film Festival

Nottingham’s beloved Mayhem Film Festival kicked off last night, with a packed out crowd of horror, sci-fi and cult cinema fanatics. Paris Zarcilla’s debut, Raging Grace opened the event, prefaced with a contextual video introduction from the director.

We Catch Up With Nadine Rose, Founder of Premium Knitwear Brand Rose & Wül, to Find Out About Her Timeless Creations

Born out of a lockdown hobby, Nottingham premium knitwear brand Rose & Wül has since amassed an ever-growing following, with fans including the likes of TV star Claudia Winkleman. Each piece is hand-knitted by founder Nadine Rose out of luxurious cloud-like merino wool, using her bare hands instead of knitting needles for a super-chunky stitch pattern. We caught up with Nadine to find out more about her timeless creations and how the kindness of an unsuspecting stranger helped her discover her hidden talent.

Festivals of Music, Art and Film, plus Halloween Season Kicks Off: Here's What's In Nottingham 16 - 22 October

Dance at Hockley Hustle, hear the stories of the Windrush generation, hobnob with artists or get a taste for the city's dark history this week in Nottingham.

Down to the Bare Bones: An interview with Mayhem Film Festival

October is in full swing, so that can only mean one thing for Nottingham’s film fanatics: Mayhem! Founded in 2005, Mayhem Film Festival commences on 12 October, and brings you four days of some of the best contemporary horror in the game. LeftLion HQ caught up with the organisers: Steven Shiel, Chris Cooke, and Film Programmer Melissa Gueneau ahead of the festival...

Nottingham Family Festival Young Hustlers Aims to Ignite The Flames of Creativity

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Live Music, A Beer And Cider Festival, And A Spooky Writing Workshop. Here's What’s On 9 October – 15 October…

Get into the spirit of Halloween early with some spooky writing, enjoy some beer or cider (responsibly) in the name of Notts legend Robin Hood, or go and see a variety of live music...

Bettina Wallace: Voices from Nottingham's Windrush Generation

To celebrate Black History Month and the 75th anniversary of Windrush we have been working with the New Art Exchange and their NAE YOUnity Commission funded by Freelands Foundation. Our aim is to highlight the voices of Nottingham's Windrush generation and some of the challenges they faced...

Nigel Best: Voices from Nottingham's Windrush Generation

To celebrate Black History Month and the 75th anniversary of Windrush we have been working with the New Art Exchange and their NAE YOUnity Commission funded by Freelands Foundation. Our aim is to highlight the voices of Nottingham's Windrush generation and some of the challenges they faced...