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Gig Review: The Goo Goo Dolls at Rock City

Charlotte Gould saw rock legends The Goo Goo Dolls return to Rock City...

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. 

Preview: Discotech in the Park

What’s that coming over the hill? It’s Discotech in the Park. Taking place on Derby’s Markeaton Park on Saturday 5 August sees a jam-packed day of some of the finest house, garage, and techno talent in the East Midlands. Celebrating the vast club scene in the region and beyond along with all sorts of extras, from actors and stage designers to producers and independent business owners, the countdown is on for a festival of fun…

YARD Outernational: The Notts Dealers of Fashion Books, Zines and Art That You Need on Your Radar

We sit down with YARD Outernational, the Notts-based dealers of fashion books, zines, art, and printed merch, to hear all about how the project has evolved since its creation in 2020… 

Music Review: The Hallé's Drivetime concert

Ian C Douglas reviews the Hallé's Drivetime concert at the Royal Concert Hall

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…

Radfest Review: Nottingham's Best One Day Family Festival Has Everything You Could Wish For

Radfest 2023, a festival primarily for teens, families and the community, had something for everyone, writes Bassey...

Left Magpie: June 2023

After something of a hiatus, LeftLion's monthly Notts County FC column is back with reflections on that win at Wembley, being back in the football league, signing David McGoldrick, losing Ruben Rodrigues and... erm Josh Wink.

Why Are Podcasts So Popular? We Dive Into the Global Sensation

People love podcasts. Okay, maybe not all people - but with over 464 million worldwide podcast listeners, it’s pretty fair to say that they’re popular. Plus, Nottingham has a wealth of podcast creators, ranging from gossip in The Girls Bathroom to historical tours through We Share These Streets. That’s why we decided to dive into the world of this ever-growing form and create a podcast edition of our magazine - starting with the most important question, why are they so beloved?

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

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

We Catch Up With Matt Davies-Adams, Notts-Based Host of the Straight Outta Cobham Podcast

The path from Nottingham to Chelsea is hardly a well-trodden one - yet that’s exactly the route that Matt Davies-Adams, commentator for Chelsea TV and host of the Straight Outta Cobham podcast, has taken. We hear from the Forest fan about what it’s like covering the modern form of the beautiful game, especially with a focus on a team that’s not your own… 

Monstrous Flesh: The Fascinating Film Podcast Diving Into All Things Horror

More popular than ever, horror is big box office business. We love to watch it, we love to hate it, and, above all, we love to talk about it. That’s why there’s no better podcast to listen to right now than Monstrous Flesh - the fortnightly chat that breaks down monstresses on screen. Hosted by film buff Clelia McElroy and folklore expert Megan Kenny, it’s an accessible listen for die-hard horror fans and newbies alike - you simply watch the films and listen along. We catch up with the two co-hosts about how the podcast came into being, collaborating with the local horror community, and learning from your audience…

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...

Gig Review: Swim Deep at Rescue Rooms

Swim Deep came to Rescue Rooms to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of their debut album, Where The Heaven Are We…

Review: Dot to Dot Festival Nottingham

This past bank holiday weekend, the annual Dot to Dot Festival took place at various venues across Nottingham. Over 80 acts performed throughout the day, and you would need a TARDIS and a sturdy pair of shoes to see them all. We sent Bassey and Rich Higton down to cover the event...

Review: Dot to Dot Festival Bristol

Dot to Dot Festival is a staple in the Nottingham events calendar. But it's also been happening in Bristol for almost as many years as it has here. This year we thought we'd go and see what it's like down South…

From Green Hustle Festival to Kinky Boots, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week

Lots 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

Ben 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…

We Catch Up With Fashion Designer Suzanne Ford About the Opening of Her Beeston Shop, Ford and Guy

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...

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...

Meet Stage Door Keeper Steve Harvey, the Man Who Greets the Stars at Nottingham's Theatre Royal

There’s been a stage door keeper on duty at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal every day since 25 September 1865, providing a warm, friendly welcome to the venue’s staff, members of the public, visiting companies, orchestras, and celebrities alike. Over 150 years since the role first originated, we catch up with the incumbent, Steve Harvey, to learn more about the comings and goings of one of the UK's most successful touring venues…

We Chat to Surf Pop Sextet Midnight Rodeo Before Their Dot To Dot Debut

Midnight Rodeo, Nottingham’s genre-bending, boundary-pushing “woozy surf pop sextet” (as they put it), are debuting Dot To Dot Festival as a band this year. We catch up with them ahead of their sure-to-be-a-sell-out show…

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...

Star of the BBC Talent Hotlist, Katie Redford, Chats Her Debut Stage Play Tapped

Stapleford-born actress and playwright Katie Redford is currently listed on the BBC New Talent Hotlist, and it’s easy to see why - her impressive portfolio includes theatre, radio, and a BAFTA Rocliffe TV Comedy award, after all. Ahead of its UK tour, we chat to Katie about her debut stage play, Tapped, which went into production last year and landed her an Offie nomination for Most Promising New Playwright…