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Whether you crave getting insulted by up-and-coming comedians, watching your favourite celebrities or even joining a political movement; Here’s our top picks for this week..
When I was about sixteen, I tried to go busking. I took my acoustic guitar, walked to Long Eaton's main high street, and awkwardly found a spot in front of a closed down shop. It was embarrassing before I'd even taken my guitar bag off, but I felt determined to stick with it. Gingerly, I lifted my guitar strap over my head, laid out my case on the ground, and looked up to find that people were already looking at me. I didn't know what to do…
Parisa East is a music artist and entrepreneur with many years of experience promoting live music events, supporting local talent, and providing quality cultural experiences in Nottingham. In 2009 she launched Acoustickle: a live music platform to spotlight emerging artists, and encourage musicians to share their original compositions with respectful audiences. With decorated venues, and intimate, inspiring performance spaces, the immersive atmosphere captivates all that are present. In 2022, she received an AIM award, as the East Midlands local hero, nominated by Dean Jackson, presenter of BBC Introducing. This is Parisa East, interviewed by Acoustickle’s very own CeCe about her visions for the future and the importance of creating a stage for unknown artists…
Whether you crave the sarcasm of Post-Punk or the catharsis of a good old film, check out our top picks for this week in Nottingham...
Alison Sweeney, head of marketing at Nottingham Express Transit (NET) - which run our trams in Nottingham – tells us all we need to know about the iconic transport that gets us from A-B.
Whether you're into Strictly or science, prefer Evil Scarecrow or children's favourite Little Bluey, check out our top pick of things to do in Nottingham this week...
A special musically themed issue of LeftLion, in this edition we find out the wonderful stories behind local band names, take a look at the LGBTQI+ events scene and delve into the history of Nottingham music halls. Also featuring interviews with THePETEBOX, Bill Bailey, Parisa East/Rastarella (founders of Acoustickle/Cultural Vibrations) and The Chameleon. This edition was guest-edited by LeftLion Assistant Editor/Music Editor Gemma Cockrell.
Yes, travelling the world is fun. But if you want to be happy, do a bit of housework…
What have you lot been chatting so far in 2024? Here's this month's Overheard in Notts...
As February arrives, check out what you can do in Notts this week...
Here are some snaps our talented photographers have taken this month...
Working in tandem with the British Library and their current exhibition, ‘Fantasy: Realms of Imagination’, Inspire are bringing a whole programme of fanciful and folkloric entertainment to our city...
Bromley House library, a subscription library founded over two hundred years ago, has just secured £70,000 to explore expanding its premises...
Formed in 2001, Framework is an organisation supporting vulnerable people, with housing support, job hunting, mental health, and recovery services for drugs and alcohol. Their primary focus, though, is to try and get people off the streets, and into more permanent accommodation. LeftLion caught up with one of their street outreach workers, who explains the ins and outs of their day to day…
This week in Nottingham, enjoy live music in aid of a great cause at Beat The Streets, celebrate the opening of new exhibitions at Nottingham Contemporary, or join the National Holocaust Museum for Holocaust Memorial Day...
In 2023, Ricky Jamaraz’s music was streamed from 166 different countries, 5.4 million times on Spotify. To put this into perspective, this length of time equates to 29 years, which is roughly how long it would take to walk from the Earth to the Moon three times. Ricky’s jaw fell off when he saw these figures and it’s no surprise - he’s only sixteen years old, still attends school, and makes all of his music from his very own childhood bedroom. We spoke to the DIY musician about how he went about transporting his music from his bedroom to the world…
Louis Cypher asks five different Nottingham creatives how the need to make money affects their art, what the differences are in their creative processes, and whether they prefer one over the other...
Since JT Soar stopped storing fruit and veg and started welcoming bands as a music venue almost fifteen years ago, it has maintained its DIY sentiment while growing in popularity and success. And going into the new year, the venue will be more accessible than ever, with widened entrances and doors and access ramps, among many other modifications. We chat to Phil Booth about the importance of making the space inclusive for all, how they manage to give all of the money they make from gigs straight to the bands performing, and their important place in Nottingham’s DIY music scene…
Comedy, dancing and music are the perfect blend for throwing off the January blues, and it's all happening this week in Nottingham...
Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...
Fast Forward Music, an accredited Alternative Provision by Nottingham City & County Council, is set to revolutionise the educational landscape for key stage three/four youth with a series of innovative music workshops. Focused on music technology and DJ/turntablism, these workshops aim to inspire creativity, skill development, and a genuine passion for the creative music industry...
If it's your resolution to get out more in 2024, kick off your year with some theatre, cabaret and social events to meet new people in Notts this week...
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...
2024 is here and so is the January DIY-themed issue of LeftLion! With a cover designed by Louis Cypher, inside you will find lots of Nottingham's DIY creatives, including Ricky Jamaraz, Sugar Stealers, Nottingham Hackspace, JT Soar, Studio Leatham and more...
The weather is miserable, and his latest novel is dividing critics…
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