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LeftLion Music: The Best of 2024 Awards

Tue 24 Dec 2024

What a year it’s been for the Nottingham music scene: from new venues opening to local talent gaining national exposure, 2024 proved that our city is one of the best in the country for breeding and platforming exceptional musical talent. With this in mind, we thought we’d celebrate with some end-of-year awards – championing the best local releases and gigs which took place in our city since the start of the year. Without further ado, here’s what stood out in the Notts music world in 2024…

Gig review: Otala at The Bodega, with Bram Bancroft and Martial Arts

Wed 18 Dec 2024

They’ll be back eventually, but for now, local sweethearts Otala have performed what they say could be their last gig in Nottingham for a “long while”. Jake George was there to witness the celebration...

In Cider Info: We stop by at St Ann’s Allotments on Apple Day

Wed 18 Dec 2024

One of the many events and projects taking place at St Ann’s Allotments, Apple Day takes place each October in the Community Orchard. Katherine Monk-Watts went along to speak to STAA’s Community Orchard Project Worker Richard Arkwright, following his afternoon apple pressing workshop, to find out what’s at the core of this celebratory event.

The Storm Whale at Lakeside Arts

Tue 17 Dec 2024

A heartwarming production brings Benji Davies’s tale to life, blending puppetry, music and charm, celebrating friendship, belonging and unexpected connections...

Paddy Sneath of Working Man's Kitchen talks about opening a new pizzeria in Sneinton Market

Mon 16 Dec 2024

Home of the viral Pizza Dog, Working Man’s Kitchen built a national reputation from a humble food truck. Now it’s starting a new chapter as an independent pizzeria with an important cause at its heart. Co-food editor Lucy Campion sits down with Paddy Sneath, the working man behind the kitchen, to find out more about his pizzeria and journey from pylon painter to pizza maker.

From Christmas jazz to seasonal stage productions: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 16-22 December

Sun 15 Dec 2024

This week in Nottingham, festivities get into full-swing, as the Theatre Royal puts on some Christmas-themed show tunes and Bodega's annual Christmas Covers party returns for its 22nd year. Meanwhile, Lakeside Arts showcases a magical new stage show for kids and Malt Cross puts on a seasonal jazz night.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #13: Notts music we're currently spinning

Sat 14 Dec 2024

In this week's LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from ALT BLK ERA, Jayahadadream, Pretty Windows and Alice for Breakfast...

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #7: Chanel Cresswell on This Is England, Shane Meadows, Guy Ritchie, Colleen Rooney, Winning a BAFTA and more.

Fri 13 Dec 2024

Our seventh episode is an interview with BAFTA-winning actor and Television Workshop alumnus Chanel Cresswell...

Life is a Cabaret: revisiting the iconic Parkside Club

Fri 13 Dec 2024

Nottingham is well-known for having a vibrant nightlife that entertains a large student population, what with the countless clubs and bars, you are spoiled for choice. But did you know that this reputation has been in the making since the 60s? We chatted with Christine Fletcher-Noble to get a look into the suave and sexy Parkside Club on Station Street and its booming business back in the day...

Our December cover artist Marcus Gilmore talks inspirations and staying creative

Thu 12 Dec 2024

This month’s cover artist, Beeston-based Marcus Gilmore talks about his mythic and fantastical inspirations as an illustrator and printmaker, staying creative, and capturing the spirit of Christmas in this edition’s magical cover art...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #12: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 06 Dec 2024

In this week's LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Leah Sinead, Divorce, amillionsons and Wizards Can't Be Lawyers...

Stanley Middleton's Booker Prize finds a new home in Nottingham

Mon 02 Dec 2024

Fifty years after he became the first ever joint winner of the Booker prize, we join a celebration of Stanley Middleton at Nottingham Central Library.

We chat to Becky Unthank about winter, family and the Northern weather

Sun 01 Dec 2024

Ahead of their headline show in Nottingham, Becky Unthank talks with Michael Prince about In Winter, the new album from The Unthanks. Together, they delve into tales as old as time...

Festive markets, live music gigs, and awe inspiring drones: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 2 - 9 December

Sun 01 Dec 2024

This week in Notts, highlights include live music, thought-provoking art exhibitions, festive markets, and family-friendly activities....

We chat to Warren Ireland about life, music and local legends

Sat 30 Nov 2024

Dan Bonnington caught up with local artist and ex-busker Warren Ireland, to talk about his musical inspirations, his influences and supporters, and just what makes Nottingham so special...

Notts indie crooners Victory Lap talk inspirations, origins, and finding their sound

Sat 30 Nov 2024

Victory Lap are undeniably one of Nottingham’s breakout bands of 2024. Prior to their debut EP Torch Songs, which was released in July, they were already making waves. But now, they have reached new heights, with an upcoming UK headline tour in the diary - including a show at Nottingham’s very own The Bodega. We chat to Tomas Ponting and James Denham about the band’s early origins, how they found their signature sound, and a suspicious new Fanta flavour which has emerged onto shelves…

Here's Every Book We Reviewed In 2024 (And Where To Buy Them)

Fri 29 Nov 2024

We've made you a list, we're checking it twice.

Interview: Barnaby Blackburn on his new short 'Pylon'

Fri 29 Nov 2024

We chat to Barnaby Blackburn about his new Bafta-qualified short film, Pylon.

LeftLion Issue #178 December 2024

Fri 29 Nov 2024

This month's issue of LeftLion features George the Gorilla, The Conscious Closet, The Woolly Tellers, Framework Fashion, Salt Box's Sam Heaton, a Magician in Notts, Apple Day at St Ann's Allotments, our annual culture review and lots more.

Overheard in Notts: November 2024

Fri 29 Nov 2024

Beef monster munch and The Pierre of the Resistance both feature in this month's Overheard in Notts...

Food review: Delving into the new tasting menu at Woodborough Hall

Thu 28 Nov 2024

Have you ever experienced a tasting menu? Food Co-editor Lucy Campion explains why you should treat yourself to a tasting menu (or ‘degustation menu’ as the French call it) for your next special occasion and why Woodborough Hall should be your destination of choice this autumn.

Gig review: IDLES at Rock City

Wed 27 Nov 2024

Looking at this set of tour dates for hugely popular punk outfit IDLES – Alexandra Palace in London, M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, OVO Hydro in Glasgow – the usually daunting Rock City stands out as one of the more intimate stops on their current UK tour, even with two sold out nights back-to-back. With the opportunity to catch the punk behemoths in this special setting simply too good to miss, we headed over to Talbot Street for night one…

A queer tragedy comes to Lakeside Arts

Wed 27 Nov 2024

This critically acclaimed dance production brings a mythologised Cuba to Nottingham on a cold November night. A world where gods walk and men are transformed by love...

Indie quartet Divorce talk touring with their heroes and the Nottingham scene

Mon 25 Nov 2024

Alt-indie quartet Divorce are undoubtedly one of the buzziest Nottingham bands of the moment. With debut LP Drive To Goldenhammer in the can and slated for release next March, LeftLion caught up with genial drummer, Kasper Sandstrøm, backstage in the midst of their sold-out four night residency at Bodega, to find out more about their long history with the venue and discuss their forthcoming first album…

LeftLion's Latest Listens #11: Notts music we're currently spinning

Sun 24 Nov 2024

In this week's LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Grain Mother, ALT BLK ERA (with Wheatus), and Drew Thomas...

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