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LeftLion issue #170 April 2024

April's edition of LeftLion features interviews with Notts musicians Holly Humberstone, Juga-Naut and Express Office  Portico, Luminarium creators Architects of Air, trentbarton buses and Zippy Puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew. We also take a look back at the Hillsborough disaster 35 years on and hear from a Palestinian in Nottingham about the right to freedom of movement. Plus, find your usual helpings of Nottingham art, literature, film, food and culture.

Comedy, Ceilidhs, DnB, and 90s Throwbacks: Here's What's on in Notts 15 - 21 January 2024

Comedy, dancing and music are the perfect blend for throwing off the January blues, and it's all happening this week in Nottingham...

We Chat to Orbital Ahead of Their Show at Rock City Next April

Our Phil Taylor spoke to the Hartnoll brothers - better known as Orbital - as they prepare for their 2024 tour...

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…

Get 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...

We Chat to Blue Monkey Brewery as They Celebrate Their 15th Birthday

With a striking name that will not leave your mind even after downing a couple of their well-crafted beers, the Blue Monkey Brewery is celebrating their fifteenth birthday this year. We spoke to Laura Beavon-Lee, sales manager at the brewery, about the brand’s legacy, future aspirations and some of their most memorable moments over the years…

We Catch Up With Artistic Director Saad Eddine Said as New Art Exchange Turns 15 Years Old

With a sleek, black facade that sets it apart from the predominantly red brick cityscape of the locality, New Art Exchange, (NAE) which stands as a local (and national) landmark at the heart of Hyson Green, is celebrating their 15th birthday. Saad Eddine Said, artistic director and CEO at the NAE speaks about how the institution has emerged as a centre that celebrates the diversity of artistic expression and creativity rooted in South-Asian, African and Caribbean traditions. 

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...

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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...

From Raging Bull to Esports Championships, Here’s What You Need to Check Out in Nottingham This Week

Films, games and everything between - we have all it in Notts over the next seven days...

From Nottingham International Film Festival to Fan Favourites Amber Run, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week

Film fans, music fans and fashion fans are all in for a treat...

LeftLion Magazine #158

It's our literature special, guest-edited by our very own Lizzy O'Riordan! Within the issue, we chat to some of Nottingham's finest in the world of the written word, including: The Mushroom Bookshop; Global Wordsmiths; Speak Easy; SMUT! Verbal Burlesque; Page 45 and A Library Worker in Notts. But if that isn't enough, we sit down for an hour-long interview with the one and only Bella Ramsey, star of The Last of Us, as well as catching up with everyone from Luisa of Luisa's Vegan Chocolates to Joe of Amber Run. We hope you enjoy...

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LeftLion Magazine #155

Happy New Year! Kicking off 2023, we have a special Empowerment issue, celebrating everyone in Nottingham who's unapologetically themselves. This includes: trap metal artists ALT BLK ERA; Brown Gal Can't Swim host Summaya Mughal; artist Richard Hyde; cult cinema royalty Fortune & Glory Film Club; publishing legends Dizzy Ink; new indie-rock trio Girlband and so many more. As well as this, we take a trip to Bridlesmith Walk, swing by The Open Kitchen, pop along to Lakeside Arts, and look back at the life of Florence Paton. We hope you enjoy all that good stuff, as well as this mind-blowing cover from Iulia Matei - and we hope the next 12 months are good ones!

LeftLion Magazine #154

Our December issue is packed full of Nottingham greatness, including Stuart Staples (of Tindersticks fame), Ed Patrick (of book writing fame) and 200 Degrees (of making ridiculously good coffee fame). We also chat to Widmerpool-based fashion designer Samantha Brooke, sit down with Slamovision winner Cara Thompson, catch up with Nottingham Video Games Expo organiser James Jarvis and take a trip to the wonderful Bromley House Library. As if that wasn't enough, we have loads of festive stuff inside too, including a look at the Christmas Covers Party, a deep-dive into the complexity of donating to charity at Christmas, and a Pick Six from none other than Santa Claus himself. We hope you enjoy, and have a fantastic end of year!

LeftLion Magazine #153

Our November issue is all about astrology, and features A Fortune Teller in Notts, horoscopes for Nottingham, a deep dive into why astrology is so popular right now, tarot card readings for members of the LeftLion office and tons of other cosmic treasures. Plus, you can find Julie Malone, The Nottingham Food Guide, The Crying Violets, Frances Poletti, Jim Gibson and Kid30, and loads more...

Match Report: Nottingham Panthers vs Manchester Storm 15.10.22

The Nottingham Panthers took on Manchester Storm in their fourth Challenge Cup match on Saturday night. Here's how they got on…

LeftLion Magazine #152

Our October issue features Georgianna Scurfield's Cattle Market Project, Nottingham Panthers captain Matt Myers, Six Notts Businesses on the Cost of Living Crisis, Nottingham Coffee Culture, The Wombats' Told Øverland-Knudsen, Yello Yard, Five Leaves Bookshop, Notts Bad Movie Club, Stealth, Tom Blower and loads more...

LeftLion Magazine #151

Our cycling issue features What Made Raleigh Iconic, Women in Tandem, Cycling Stories, Adrian Scarborough, Ben Travis, Boca Lima, Henry Normal, a tribute to Roger Knott-Fayle and plenty more...

Coming Up in Notts This Week: Nottingham Carnival, The Book of Mormon and More

EP launches, zine making and photography sessions are also on the cards...

LeftLion Magazine #150

Our 150th issue is a celebration of the past, present and future of LeftLion. Featuring Editors' Roundtable with Jared Wilson, Bridie Squires and Ashley Carter, Nottingham's Next Generation of Talent, Agony Ash, 150 Moments that Made LeftLion and a city-wide treasure hunt for prizes worth over £700...

15 Years Later: The Simpsons Movie

Ever heard of The Simpsons? We thought so. Yet did you know they did a movie in 2007? Yeah, we thought that too. But if you want to reminisce on simpler times anyway, here's a look back at the film's release a decade-and-a-half later... 

15 Years Later: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

It’s a Harry Potter anniversary! We like to treat every day like a Harry Potter anniversary, but this one is not a drill. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is turning 15 years old - yep, let that one sink in...

5 of the Best Things to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: From Pint of Science to Sigrid

A busy week awaits, with book launches, pop stars and powerful plays all coming to Nottingham...