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From Titanic the Musical to The Chase, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week

Love musicals? Love music? Notts has got you covered...

Music Review: Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Kevin Stanley reviews the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra...

Selectors: Paradise Hi Fi

In this video interview series, Nick Strang (Spore Print Productions and Plates) speaks to Nottingham-based DJs. Up this time it's Paradise Hi Fi. This collective have been running parties in Nottingham and building up momentum ever since their (not so distant) student days; with founding members making up parts of Peach Fuzz and Mind on Ice as well as being DJs in their own right.

From Confetti’s Charity Gig to a Film About Chumbawamba, Here’s What’s Happening in Nottingham This Week

Also coming up: May Day markets, street food, and more...

Find Out More About The Hollow Man, a Nottingham-Based Music and Film Project

We chat to LeftLion contributor Bassey to learn more about his collaborative film and music project, 'The Hollow Man' and how you can get involved…

Selectors: James Fox

In the next installment of this video interview series, Nick Strang (Spore Print Productions and Plates) speaks to Nottingham-based DJs. Up this time it's James Fox (aka Night Loving Music)...

Exhibition Review: Journey of the Mind at New Art Exchange

Journey of the Mind is the latest exhibition at New Art Exchange, in which artist Kanwar Singh presents a carefully curated collection of digital paintings and handmade drawings that explore the compassion of Sikh prophets in a world ruled by ego… 

Music Review: The Hallé at the Royal Concert Hall

Kevin Stanley reviews the Hallé...

Music Review: Firedance

Food Review: New Art Exchange Plant-Based Cafe Bar

Nottingham’s New Art Exchange recently celebrated the launch of their 100% Plant Based Cafe Bar with a little bit of pizazz. Writer Dani Bacon went along to the official launch party to try out the new food...

In Photos: New Art Exchange Launch Their Plant-Based Cafe Menu

Dani Bacon stops by New Art Exchange to check out the launch of their new plant-based offerings...

Music Review: Iyad Sughayer at the Royal Concert Hall

We Sit Down With Nottingham Based Artist Radu Secareanu to Talk Animation

We sit down with Radu Secareanu, the Romanian-born, Nottingham-based artist and animator bringing vibrant colours and unique ideas to life…

Notts Artist, Tattooist and Musician Gerry Carnelly Tells Us All About His New Zine

Gerry Carnelly is a tattooist, artist, musician and all-round creative based in Nottingham and has just released the first edition of his new art zine Fuck That Weak Shit. We manage to stop his crazy world for a minute and ask him about his journey so far....

Pianist and Composer Chris Miggells Talks Music and His Short Film

He’s played at the Theatre Royal. He’s played at the Albert Hall. And, in a fitting tribute to his local roots, he’s played at Clipstone Headstocks. It’s safe to say local pianist and composer Chris Miggells is having a career that very few can match. We hear all about the Mansfield man’s special hometown concert, his upcoming album, Synesthese, and more…

Interview: Zulu Music - Changing the Narrative

Thando Zulu moved from Nottingham to London during the pandemic to study a Music Business MA and has since lapped up every opportunity for growth. Fresh after graduating he’s launched a management company, Zulu Music, offering an alternative narrative in a sector that’s often burnt out...

Performing At Beat The Streets in Late January, Girlband Chat the Festival and Their Music

We chat with G, Jada and Kay from local indie-rock trio Girlband about their upcoming performance at Beat The Streets festival…

Leading the Nottingham Nu Metal Music Scene, ALT BLK ERA Talk Their Journey So Far

They’ve already performed at Splendour Festival and BBC Introducing, they’ve already picked up thousands of followers on social media - but groundbreaking trap metal artists Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam, aka ALT BLK ERA, are just getting started. We hear all about their journey so far, and what they have planned for the future…

Music Review: Halle Christmas Concert at the Royal Concert Hall

Kevin Stanley reviews the Halle's Christmas Concert at the Royal Concert Hall...

Film Review: Matilda the Musical

Matilda is back on the big screen – but how does this musical rendition stack up against the version we all know and love?

Music Review: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Concert Hall

Kevin Stanley reviews the RLPO's concert at the Royal Concert Hall...

Review: A Celebration of the Music from Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

Our Rich Higton took a trip to the Royal Concert Hall for this magnificent musical event...

November's Music Reviews: Catmilk, skaiwater and More

We take a look at some of our city's finest music releases...

We Hear All About Base51’s New Music Events, SUNDAY SES51ONS

Life can be tough for any youngster - but that’s especially true in Nottingham, the Youth Opportunity Index has found. Thankfully, Base 51 are stepping up to support 11-25 year-olds across the city through counselling, group work and, very shortly, with their new music events, SUNDAY SES51ONS. Khadijah Islam hears all about the charity’s vital work… 

The Wombats Chat Rock City, the Evolution of Indie Music and Their Looming Twentieth Anniversary

The Wombats have been a real force in the indie music scene for almost twenty years, and are still at the top of their game - recently releasing their first number one album, Fix Yourself, Not the World. Ahead of their trip to Rock City in October, we catch up with bassist Tord Øverland-Knudsen to discuss the band’s evolution over the years…