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The Hallé’s Artist-in Residence, Thomas Adès, conducts a programme centred on Finland’s greatest composer with two of his greatest symphonies, as well as two more pieces influenced by him...

Gig review: Fontaines D.C. at Motorpoint Arena

Back in 2018, Irish rock / post-punk outfit Fontaines D.C. would play in Nottingham for the very first time at Dot to Dot festival. That year, they played the Red Room in Rescue Rooms – the tiny 100 cap loft venue above the main bar. Fast forward six years and they are once again back in Nottingham, but this time in support of their latest opus Romance and playing the 10,000-capacity Motorpoint Arena. Needing to witness this incredible glow-up for ourselves, we went along to one of the biggest shows to happen in our city this year…

Gig review: Michael Kiwanuka at The Level

Mercury Prize winning singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka recently gave an intimate performance at The Level. Adam Findlay was there to experience a show that touched everyone's soul...

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

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.

Book Review: Ben Macpherson's 'Serious Nonsense for the Unbearably Festive'

As the nights get dark and a New Year draws closer, we turn to some cheeky, cheering new poetry...

Gig review: IDLES at Rock City

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…

Gig review: Rough Trade's 10th Birthday

Rough Trade Nottingham is 10 years old! The beloved record shop and live music venue has played vital role in our city's music culture for a decade, so we were thrilled to join their party to celebrate...

A queer tragedy comes to Lakeside Arts

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...

Gig review: Mickey Callisto at Acoustic Rooms

LeftLion headed to Rescue Rooms to catch 86TVs live, only to find the gig cancelled just minutes before the doors opened due to Jamie from the band being rushed to the hospital. We all wish him a swift and full recovery! Mickey Callisto, who was scheduled to support 86TVs, was not about to let the night go to waste and, with a "the show must go on" attitude, stepped up to fill the gap and deliver an unforgettable performance in the Rescue Rooms bar...

Exhibition Review: Man Hours by Grayson Perry

Lakeside Arts presents Grayson Perry’s Man Hours: a satirical exploration of contemporary life featuring bold woodcut prints and a mixture of mediaeval and antique maps of imagined territories. Initially popularised by his decorative pottery and subsequent winning of the Turner Prize in 2003, this exhibition presents the diversification of Perry’s media with this tongue-in-cheek social commentary in print.

Gig review: Confidence Man at Rock City

Tue 26 Nov 2024

Fresh off the back of releasing their new album 3AM (La La La), Confidence Man are on the road delivering delightful Australian eurotrash electro-pop to the masses. Izzy Morris headed down to Rock City for the band's triumphant return to Nottingham...

Gig review: King Creosote at Metronome, with Emily Barker

Mon 25 Nov 2024

With almost 50 albums in his cannon, King Creosote (aka Kenny Anderson) is in town to promote his latest long player, the Roman-themed I Des. Along with Emily Barker, in support and as part of the seven-piece band, the Metronome audience is treated to a performance packed with tender joy...

Gig review: Cane Hill at Saltbox

Mon 25 Nov 2024

Heading a four-band line-up, Cane Hill proved they are well and truly back with a vengeance. We were at Saltbox for their high-energy set...

Gig review: UB40 at Motorpoint Arena

Mon 25 Nov 2024

The cold November weather did nothing to stop fans of UB40 packing out the Arena, where they were treated to a hit-filled set. As if seeing the legendary group wasn't enough, the evening also featured performances from Soul II Soul and Young Culture...

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...

Theatre Review: Opera North - Ruddigore

Sat 23 Nov 2024

Opera North nail a witty Gilbert & Sullivan classic

Light Post Farm Review

A light trail in the snow! Yes please! Here at LeftLion we had the pleasure of being invited to Light Post Farm, the brand new magical after dark trail at White Post Farm…

Gig review: Ibibio Sound Machine at Rescue Rooms

On a cold Tuesday night in Notts, electronic Afro-funk masters Ibibio Sound Machine proved more than equal to the task of bringing warmth, joy and mirth to Rescue Rooms...

Gig review: Kneecap at Rock City

The last time Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap played in Nottingham, it was to “about 30 people” at The Bodega a couple of years back. Since then, word has got out about the Irish-language rappers, with a successful debut album and a highly acclaimed music biopic making them one of the most talked about breakthrough acts of 2024. Now catapulted to festival headliner status (2000 Trees in 2025), a stop at Rock City on their current UK tour was a show that simply could not be missed…

Food review: Brunch with a Twist at Lilac Eatery