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Down to the Bare Bones: An interview with Mayhem Film Festival
Thu 12 Oct 2023October 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...
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…
Sun 08 Oct 2023Get 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...
Biggest Ever Hockley Hustle Will Be An Inspiring Showcase of Nottingham’s Music Scene
Tue 03 Oct 2023Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir and the UFO Orchestra are just two of the 350 stellar acts lined up to deliver a fantastic showcase of Nottingham’s thriving music scene at the biggest ever Hockley Hustle on Sunday 22 October...
Tastemaker Dean Jackson Tells Us How He Identifies Nottingham’s Most Talented Musicians
Mon 25 Sep 2023Whether you’ve heard his voice on BBC radio, or seen his friendly face announcing who’s coming on stage next at a festival, Dean Jackson is one of the most important figures in Nottingham when it comes to the music industry. He tells us all about the origins of his career, the artists he’s been loving recently, and what the future holds for the local music scene…
We Talk to Musician Jerub About Finding His Sound at the University of Nottingham and Performing at the King’s Coronation Concert
Sun 24 Sep 2023From finding his sound at the University of Nottingham to performing at the King’s Coronation Concert earlier this year, Jerub’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of incredible. The talented and soulful Nottingham musician tells us how his experiences at university shaped him into who he is today…
Music Reviews: September 2023
Wed 20 Sep 2023This month, we review the music of Seas of Mirth, Melonyx, Dan Ottewell, Office Goth, and Fat Digester...
Cultural Festivals, Music Gigs and Going Back to Nature, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week: 4 - 10 September
Sun 03 Sep 2023This week you could be at a psychedelic party, having spicy South-Asian food or planting a sapling. Here is a list of our hot picks for the week…
Theatre Review: Heathers The Musical at Theatre Royal
Wed 30 Aug 2023Heathers the Musical has gained something of a cult following since its debut Off-Broadway in 2014, moving to the UK’s West End in 2018. It’s easy to see why - colour-coded queen bee bullies, a brooding bad boy and a musical number called My Dead Gay Son that manages to be both vibrant and dark at the same time...
From Art Shows, Music Gigs And Grand Productions, Here’s What’s On In Nottingham This Week: 28 August - 3 September
Sun 27 Aug 2023This week is going to be a busy one for all the art buffs, music fans, theatre enthusiasts and film lovers…
Outdoor Cinema, Beer and Music Festivals, and Singles Night - Here’s What’s On In Nottingham This Week: 21 - 28 August
Sun 20 Aug 2023This week, you can drink some beer, listen to some live music, watch a film, or find your perfect love match...
Music Review: Ensemble M Candlelight Concert at National Justice Museum
Tue 15 Aug 2023We have something very different to bring to you today, as we headed off to the National Justice Museum...
We Talk To Nottingham-Based Promotors Bushdoctor About The Evolution Of Jungle Music
Mon 14 Aug 2023We chat to Nottingham-based promotors Bushdoctor about regional politics in and beyond music, the evolution of jungle as a genre – and why they’re celebrating 29 years since their launch with a very special event on 16 September featuring artistic heavyweights Fabio & Grooverider alongside Nicky Blackmarket, Navigator, MC Spyder, DJ SS and more…
In Photos: Mangata Festival 2023
Tue 08 Aug 2023If you're a metal fan, Mangata is the place to go...
Festival Review: Mangata 2023
Tue 08 Aug 2023Mangata Festival made a triumphant return to Nottingham in July, bringing three stages of thrilling rock and metal to the masses...
From Morrissey to The Coffee Shop Musical, Here's What's On in Nottingham This Week 3 July - 9 July
Sun 02 Jul 2023Looking for things to do in Nottingham this week? Then look no further…
Music Review: The Hallé's Drivetime concert
Sat 24 Jun 2023Ian C Douglas reviews the Hallé's Drivetime concert at the Royal Concert Hall
Meet the man behind the unique take on Macbeth at the Playhouse
Thu 08 Jun 2023Ian 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
Sat 03 Jun 2023Raised 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…
From Green Hustle Festival to Kinky Boots, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week
Mon 29 May 2023Lots of live music and theatre this week, so hopefully you're a fan of one or the other...
Binks Yard Sessions Provide Real Hope to Musicians in Nottingham With a Unique Deal
Fri 26 May 2023Ben Hicklin is the Head of Events at Nottingham canal side bar, restaurant and entertainment venue Binks Yard, and he kindly took time out to answer questions about the Binks Yard Sessions…
From Zombie Life Drawing to a Poetry Festival, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week
Mon 22 May 2023With three different festivals to choose from, you'll have to make a tough decision this week...
From Titanic the Musical to The Chase, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week
Mon 15 May 2023Love musicals? Love music? Notts has got you covered...
From a Duck on Bike Launch to Castle Rock’s Yard Party, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week
Mon 08 May 2023Great music, great poetry -- you know what? Just bloody great times are coming to Notts this week...
Music Review: Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Fri 05 May 2023Kevin Stanley reviews the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra...
Selectors: Paradise Hi Fi
Wed 03 May 2023In 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.
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