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Festival Preview: Bearded Theory 2023

Thu 04 May 2023

Heading to Bearded Theory at the end of this month? Here's our handy guide of artists you should check out...

Everything You Need to Know About Splendour Festival 2023

Wed 12 Apr 2023

Despite the current challenges facing pretty much everyone in the country bar the top 1%, DHP Family, and its stable in Nottingham, London and Bristol, continue to go from strength to strength - surviving the triple threat of the pandemic, a cost-of-living crisis, and pressures from major corporate organisations with extensive industry know-how. We catch up with head honcho George Akins to find out more and discuss the finer details of their annual blue ribboned event, Splendour Festival, fifteen years on from when it all began…

Beeston Film Festival Returns to The Arc Cinema With an Exciting International Line-up

Wed 12 Apr 2023

We hear from the event's organisers about everything from A Last Resort to Vicky McClure...

Preview: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead at Nottingham Playhouse

Mon 13 Mar 2023

Make sure you don't miss this one-of-a-kind production...

Preview: The Sacrifice at the Royal Concert Hall

Wed 01 Mar 2023

Exploring human emotions and fusing dance cultures - The Sacrifice is not one to miss...

Preview: Metronome Folk and Piano Sessions

Wed 15 Feb 2023

Showcasing some of the best folk and piano music, Metronome have a new regular event series...

Preview: Mansfield Town Film Festival

Tue 14 Feb 2023

Launching this year, Mansfield Town Film Festival is something to look forward to this summer...

Art Preview: I Talk with My Hands

Tue 07 Feb 2023

Inspired by her experience as a deaf person, Zoe Milner was supported by City Arts to create her new conceptual exhibition I Talk With My Hands. We learn more before the exhibit launches on the 9th of February...

Splendour Festival Announce 2023 Headliners and More

Wed 01 Feb 2023

Nottingham’s own Splendour Festival has released the first line-up announcement ahead of its return at the end of July…

Preview: The Beekeeper of Aleppo at Nottingham Playhouse

Sun 22 Jan 2023

An award-winning book adapted for the stage by an award-winning team? Count us in...

Preview: Beat The Streets

Fri 23 Dec 2022

It’s not like you lot need an excuse to party, but how does partying for a cause sound? Specifically, helping Framework Housing Association improve the lives of homeless people…

The Crying Violets' Katie Lyle Chats LeftLion, Splendour and New Tunes

Thu 24 Nov 2022

The Crying Violets have become one of the most interesting, unique bands in Nottingham since forming in 2019 - but, despite playing at the likes of Splendour Festival and BBC Introducing, the highlight of the past few years for lead singer Katie Lyle undoubtedly has to be her time as LeftLion’s Music Editor. We chat to her about her passion for both producing and writing about music…

Preview: Say It Ain't So - A Weezer Night at The Bodega

Mon 03 Oct 2022

Are you a fan of Weezer? Have we got news for you...

Review: Splendour Festival 2022

Wed 27 Jul 2022

With everyone from Craig David to Supergrass taking to the stage, Splendour Festival returned with a bang - bringing two days of proper top tunes to Wollaton Park. Here's what we thought...

Preview: Splendour Festival 2022

Wed 20 Jul 2022

Offering a bumper two-day event, one of Nottingham's biggest music festivals returns in style...

5 of the Best Things to Do in Nottingham This Week: Big City Reads, Splendour Festival and More

Mon 18 Jul 2022

Mulholland Drive, MANIFESTO and Anne-Marie are all in Notts this week...

5 of the Best Things to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: Sheafs, Edinburgh Fringe Preview and More

Mon 11 Jul 2022

Shakespeare, Sheafs and Paul Sinha - need we say more?

Preview: Forbidden Forest 2022

Thu 30 Jun 2022

This weekend the renowned electronic music festival Forbidden Forest comes to the East Midlands, with a fantastic line-up all taking to the stage within the stunning grounds of Belvoir Estate…

Chotto Xenos Preview

Thu 05 May 2022

We take a look at celebrated dance artist Akram Khan’s latest production, Chotto Xenos, ahead of its arrival at Lakeside Arts this Sunday 8 May. Focussing on the untold stories of colonial soldiers in World War One, it promises to be a thought-provoking yet family-friendly affair.

Preview: First Touch at Nottingham Playhouse

Wed 04 May 2022

Nottingham Playhouse has a long track record of fostering homegrown theatrical productions, bringing bold and thrilling new theatre to the heart of Nottingham. We take a look at their new production, First Touch, which kicks off this week from Saturday 7 May - Saturday 21 May 2022.

Preview: Red Ellen at Nottingham Playhouse

Mon 04 Apr 2022

Ahead of her new play Red Ellen launching at Nottingham Playhouse from Wednesday 13 - Saturday 30 April, we hear from the award-winning poet and playwright behind the production, Caroline Bird and Director Wils Wilson. Red Ellen celebrates the revolutionary Labour MP Ellen Wilkinson, who was forever on the right side of history, and on the wrong side of life…