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Interview: Neil Fulwood

Ian Douglas chats with Neil Fulwood, the poet and performer behind the Open Book nights at the Organ Grinder... 

Interview: Chris Miggells

Film Review: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Tom Cruise is back doing his thing - throwing himself off of stuff, punching bad guys and saving the world. But is this his best bout of madness yet? 

Inspire Youth Arts Huge Showcase Held At Nottingham Playhouse

Every now and again, people feel as though the creative scene can be a slightly restrictive place for inspiring creatives to be, but over at Inspire Youth Arts, they have made it their mission to ensure that every young person has access to the arts. We visited Nottingham Playhouse to immerse ourselves in some top quality performances as part of Inspire’s huge showcase...

We Speak to Andy the Illustrator About His New Zine Lazarus Lore

Andy the Illustrator has picked up a mass following for his striking, anime-esque art style - and has cropped up in many a LeftLion magazine over the years. Now he’s produced a zine of his own, Lazarus Lore, stocked with tales and characters from his popular online series The Lost Legends of Lazarus…

We Chat to Barcelona’s Echoes in Smoke Ahead of Their Debut Notts Gig at Rough Trade

This month, Barcelona-based trio Echoes in Smoke make their debut appearance in Nottingham, as part of a whistle-stop mini tour of the UK. Ahead of their Nottingham Rough Trade show, which will take place on 14 July, Phil Taylor spoke to Anastasia (vocals, bass), Pat (guitars, synths) and Jose (drums, synths and programming)...

Young Creative Award Winner: All Flesh is Wax by Amy Child

A dark delve into art going over the edge, by Amy Child, winner of the Young Creative Award 19-24 Creative Writing category...

Nadia on… Coming Together Through Grief

Our regular columnist and Nottingham East MP reflects on the loss of Grace O’Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates...

The Mojatu Foundation Are Doing Vital Work Across the East Midlands - Including With Their Podcast Series Bring It To The Table

The Mojatu Foundation is an East Midlands institution which has supported black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities in Nottingham for over a decade. We dive into their importance to our city, and how they’re using their podcast, Bring It To The Table, to tackle some crucial issues…

Creative Walk-shops with Amelia Daiz

Amelia Brookes sat down over a cup of iced tea in The Carousel to speak to community artist Amelia Daiz about her project Meanderers, which is based around walking, creativity, wellbeing and community. 

Interview: Cam Mannix

Caradoc Gayer interviews Nottingham singer Cam Mannix...

The Wildlife Garden Podcast: An Entertaining, Informative Deep-Dive Into Gardening Sustainably

Gardening with nature in mind can be a challenge, but guiding us through the tangle with inquisitive aplomb is Nottingham’s The Wildlife Garden Podcast - we dig into the show with co-host, and brains behind Ellie’s Wellies Organic Gardening, Ellie Mitchell…

Interview: Midsynth

There's something new in the Midlands Electronic Music scene and it's happening right here in Nottingham...

Notts Filmmakers Michael and Rafe Bird Discuss Genre-Bending Short Spooky Bastard

We chat to the brothers about their fantastic, subversive film...

We Chat About the 5-9 Albums of the Month Podcast with Its Nottingham Co-Host Karl Blakesley

With co-hosts located all over the country and beyond, the 5-9 Albums of the Month podcast is a go-to for discovering new music. We chat to Nottingham-based co-host Karl Blakesley to find out more about how the podcast came to be…

We Visit Gasleak Mountain, Nottingham’s Newest Inclusive Art Space

A brand new art gallery called Gasleak Mountain has just opened in Nottingham - we sit down with its founders to learn all about this exciting, inclusive space...

Interview: The Stranglers On Their Upcoming 50th Anniversary Tour

Ahead of their 50th anniversary tour which will come to the Royal Concert Hall next March, Benedict Watson spoke to JJ from The Stranglers...

Meet the man behind the unique take on Macbeth at the Playhouse

Ian C Douglas interviews Henry Maynard, Artistic Director at Flabbergast, the radical theatre company appearing at the Playhouse...

Meet Jayahadadream, Nottingham’s Hip Hop Sensation Set to Take the Music Industry by Storm

Raised in Cambridge with Jamaican and Irish heritage, Jayahadadream moved to Nottingham in 2018 to study at university. Since then, her time has been split between the two locations, and we were lucky enough to catch her for a chat in our LeftLion offices while she was visiting our city for the weekend…

Meet The FSN 2023 Finalists: Isaac Bloomfield

Ahead of the Future Sound of Nottingham showcase on 2 July, we're going to be catching up with each finalist to find out more about them. First up is Isaac Bloomfield...

Find Out How Nottingham Playhouse Are Working With Ramps on the Moon to Improve Inclusivity in Theatre

Part of an ongoing project with Ramps on the Moon, Nottingham Playhouse hired theatre designer and maker Nikki Charlesworth as an Agent for Change - a position designed to increase inclusivity and accessibility for disabled people in the stage industry. We chat to her about what it means to be a disability-led theatre…

Interview: Abi Moore on New Album ‘No More Chasing’ and Putting Down Roots in Nottingham

On Saturday 27 May, singer-songwriter Abi Moore celebrates the launch of her new album with a full band show at The Chapel. Phil Taylor spoke with her and found out why she made Nottingham home, how the album came about, and what she hopes the show will achieve...

Film Review: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

A heart warming coming age film adapted from 1970s classic...

Film Preview: Of Walking on Thin Ice

Green Hustle presents two special screenings of a new documentary about the pilgrimage to COP26... 

From Zombie Life Drawing to a Poetry Festival, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week

With three different festivals to choose from, you'll have to make a tough decision this week...