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Interview: 15 Years Of Buggin' Out

Sun 13 Oct 2019

This year, Soul Buggin’ celebrates 15 years of acting as the city’s beating heart for soulful electronic sounds. Oliver Payne caught up with the crew to find out what’s kept the party going until now and why their show with New York’s DJ Spinna will mark a milestone in Nottingham’s late-night heritage.

James Hurn: The Impressionist Introducing a New Generation to Tony Hancock

Fri 11 Oct 2019

At the height of its popularity, Hancock’s Half Hour attracted audiences of more than 20 million people. For context, that’s almost 40% of the entire population of Britain at that time, and four times as many UK viewers of the Game of Thrones series finale. Described by Mark Lewisohn as “the yardstick against which all subsequent British sitcoms have been measured”, its influence can still be seen in anything from Alan Partridge and The Office to Seinfeld. This month sees actor, impressionist and lifelong Hancock fan James Hurn return to Nottingham with his one man-many voices Hancock and Co. show, featuring brand new material and lost sketches…

7 Places to Try a Meat-Free Burger in Nottingham

Mon 07 Oct 2019

We run down some of the best herbivore-friendly places to grab a veggie or vegan burger in Notts...

What Do Johnny Vegas, Ricky Gervais, Ross Nobel and Stewart Lee Really Think of Just The Tonic Owner Darrel Martin?

Thu 03 Oct 2019

Nottingham’s longest-running comedy club Just the Tonic is back with a brand new residency at Metronome. To celebrate, we’ve delved deep into the LeftLion archives to let owner Darrell Martin know what some of Britain’s most famous comedians really think of him and his club...

Metronome Is Celebrating Its First Birthday

Wed 02 Oct 2019

Since opening its doors, Metronome has provided Nottingham with one of the most innovative and exciting live venues, delivering a visual experience few in the city can rival. To celebrate their first birthday, we take a look back at an eclectic year of highlights, ranging from theatre and poetry, to DJ sets and ensembles…

SOLD OUT: Overheard In Notts The Book Vol 1

Tue 01 Oct 2019

It’s a book of stupid stuff we’ve heard you say, and have written down. Big baby is watching you...

Department For Dance Has Found A New Place to Groove

Mon 30 Sep 2019

The drinks might be cheap but there's more to this night than just boozin'. We chat to the founder to see what this new event is all abaht.

Singer-Songwriter Duo Megatrain on Their Writing Process, Music Videos and the Possibility of an Album

Mon 30 Sep 2019

Our city’s music scene is ablaze with talent right now. One act rising through the ranks with particular pizazz is Megatrain, the project of singer songwriters Tiger and Felix M-B. Since 2018 they have been weaving a golden web of distinctive single releases, intriguing music videos and captivating live performances, with their offbeat view of the world at the project’s core. We sat down with the duo to get under the skin of their charming, slightly surreal world…

Live Music Review: Vega Bay at The Bodega

Fri 27 Sep 2019

Local legends Vega Bay made a triumphant return to The Bodega earlier this month...

Jay Rayner on Last Suppers, Nottingham's Food Scene, and Being the Christmas Chef

Fri 27 Sep 2019

On Sunday 29 September Jay Rayner brings his new book to life on stage at Glee Club. It explores our fascination with last suppers and tells the stories of the killer dishes that would end up on his table. We spoke to him ahead of the show…

Local Entrepreneur Victoria Prince Has Landed a Deal With Selfridges For Her Healthy Sweet Treats

Thu 19 Sep 2019

Entrepreneur Victoria Prince announced her arrival on the food scene after successfully transforming her healthy hobby into a booming business venture...

Gettin' On That Reflekter Hype

Tue 10 Sep 2019

Local lads Reflekter are gearing up for their first tour, and with a sold out show at The Bodega and a new single to celebrate, there’s lots to get excited about. We caught up with vocalist James Gooch to find out what the guys think of it all…

Living Mindfully with a Visit to Pure Land Japanese Gardens

Thu 05 Sep 2019

Need a break? Just outside of the city, in Newark, there’s a little slice of paradise at Pure Land Meditation Centre & Japanese Garden. We went to meet Buddha Maitreya, the zen-fuelled, scone-making owner who welcomed us in to a Lantern Lit Evening – running this September…

The Thompson Brothers on Students, The Matrix and Their Rowing Victory of '88

Wed 04 Sep 2019

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

A Decade of Macmillan Fest

Tue 27 Aug 2019

For a decade, Kris Graham-Martin has been tirelessly bringing some of the brightest rock and metal acts together for an annual festival in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. 2019 is Macmillan Fest's swansong, so we caught up with Kris to find out about this incredible event's beginnings and endings...

Notts Trio Amber Run Unveil Their Third Album

Fri 23 Aug 2019

Local trio Amber Run are no strangers to emotion, and there's sure to be bucket loads of it in the air during their upcoming hometown show at Rock City in October. They'll be celebrating the launch of their third album Philophobia, so we grabbed them for a chat before it all kicks off...

"America just doesn’t want to acknowledge it’s dirty little history." Interview with Neither Wolf Nor Dog director Steven Lewis Simpson

Thu 22 Aug 2019

We talked to Scottish-born filmmaker Steven Lewis Simpson about his latest film, Neither Wolf Nor Dog, ahead of its upcoming screening at Broadway Cinema…

Wilted Flower: A Local Musician and Poet You Need to Know

Wed 21 Aug 2019

Talented local musician Wilted Flower releases her debut album Grow in the Dark this September. We caught up with her ahead of the big release…

Film Review: Vita and Virginia

Mon 19 Aug 2019

Chanya Button's new film about the love affair between Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West has divided critical opinion. Here's our two cents...

The Elephant Trees bring their Depressed Kids Disco Party to Notts

Mon 19 Aug 2019

Manchester two-piece The Elephant Trees are bringing their self-described combination of gnarly rock and slick pop to Nottingham with the exotically titled Depressed Kids Disco Party later this year…

Beatboxer Jason Singh: "If you can't sing, or don't want to speak about your issues, it gives you an ability to communicate something with your voice."

Sat 17 Aug 2019

In taking inspiration from the natural world, Jason Singh has established himself as one of the most innovative and well-respected beatboxers in the country, with his vocal recreations of birdsongs and entire forestry environments leading to his work being featured on BBC shows Imagine, Springwatch and CountryFile. We sent Notts beatboxer Alex Motormouf Young to catch up with Singh...

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