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One Stop Shop for Artists and Zine Makers, Dizzy Ink Talk the Empowerent of Print

Fri 06 Jan 2023

Creating high quality prints for creatives around the city, Dizzy Ink is the one-stop shop for zine makers and artists in Nottingham. But what is it about physical print that is so important? We catch up with Craig Proud from Dizzy to talk about the history of print and empowerment, Zine Fest and how activism is central to their business…

A Film Club Celebrating the LGBT Community, Emma Duncan Talks Fortune & Glory

Thu 05 Jan 2023

Showcasing bad and cult cinema in an inclusive environment, Fortune & Glory Film Club first started almost by accident. Our writer Sam Harvey catches up with local film connoisseur Emma Duncan to talk about how they turned their early love of Indiana Jones and cult classics such as The Room into a vibrant and eclectic Nottingham LGBT+ society…

We Learn More About Dad's Garden, the Project Helping Men's Mental Health

Tue 27 Dec 2022

A tale sure to warm your cockles as we shiver our way through winter is that of Dads Garden, a young men and dads-focused project from the community-led Shifting Your Mindset. We speak with founder Mutsa Makaka and hear from a few of the dads getting their hands dirty…

Notts-Based Fashion Designer Samantha Brooke, of Waring Brooke, Chats Style and Sustainability

Sat 24 Dec 2022

Our Addie Kenogbon takes a (Zoom-based) trip out to Widmerpool, home of Waring Brooke, the knitwear brand putting sustainability at the heart of style…

Starring in Snow White as the Dame, David Robbins Chats All Things Panto

Tue 20 Dec 2022

David Robbins dons his frocks again to play the dame in this year’s Theatre Royal pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. But what’s a dame’s life like? David shares the highs and lows, alongside the secrets of his costume-making and wig-crafting skills, with us...

From Drag Nights to Home Alone, Here's What's On In Nottingham This Week

Mon 19 Dec 2022

There's something happening this weekend, we're pretty sure... But before then, there's loads of great stuff to check out!

Alternative Rock Band Tindersticks Shed a Light on Their Relationship with French Director Claire Denis

Sun 18 Dec 2022

For over twenty years, Nottingham-born musician Stuart Staples has worked with French director Claire Denis, creating a wide range of provocative and romantic film scores to arthouse staples such as Trouble Every Day and Bastards. We catch up with Stuart about his work on her new release, their collaborative process and the influence of film on his creative output…

Food Review: Dispatch

Fri 16 Dec 2022

Drawing inspiration from a certain Wes Anderson film, we love Dispatch Coffee...

5 Fun Events in Nottingham This Week: The Muppet Christmas Carol; Yule Market and More

Mon 12 Dec 2022

From lethal weapons to classic video games, it's not all Christmas stuff on this week (but it is mostly Christmas stuff on this week)...

Coined 'The December Effect', We Investigate the Pros and Cons of Christmas Charity

Mon 12 Dec 2022

Every December people empty their pockets for their charity of choice in what’s often dubbed the ‘Christmas effect’. But what happens the rest of the year when the goodwill has worn off? And what are the downsides of giving around the festive season? We catch up with the team from Emmanuel House to ask just this, alongside learning more about how the cost-of-living crisis has affected donations…

200 Degrees Look Back on Ten Years in the Coffee Business

Sat 10 Dec 2022

Fresh from celebrating their tenth birthday, 200 Degrees have quickly grown to be the biggest name in Nottingham coffee, spurring on a thriving scene that even birthed its own festival this October. We went down to their Meadow Lane roastery and HQ to speak to co-founder Rob Darby, and meet some of the team…

Return to Sender: A Tribute to Dave Bishop aka Lord Biro

Thu 08 Dec 2022

Satirist, artist, writer and LeftLion contributor Dave Bishop (aka Lord Biro) died on 4 December 2022, aged 78. His old friend James Walker pays tribute to his life and legacy...

In Photos: N-Dubz at Motorpoint Arena

Thu 08 Dec 2022

In what has easily been the smoothest visit to Nottingham in some time, N-Dubz took over the Motorpoint Arena for some old-school bangers...

Theatre Review: Verständnis at Nonsuch Studios

Tue 06 Dec 2022

A bilingual play about identity, language and dual nationality; written, directed, illustrated and performed by a group of people who hail from multiple countries...

5 Fun Events in Nottingham This Week: Slamovision, In Bruges and More

Mon 05 Dec 2022

From Christmas classics to Colin Farrell's magnum opus, it's a great week to be in Nottingham...

Theatre Review: Dick Whittington at Nottingham Playhouse

Tue 29 Nov 2022

Tanya Louise reviews Dick Whittington at the Playhouse...

Gig Review: Fontaines D.C. at Rock City

Sun 27 Nov 2022

Fontaines D.C. bring their latest album Skinty Fia to Rock City…

How the Author of Spy Thriller Martin Martin & the Death Express Was Inspired by Intercity Trains

Sat 26 Nov 2022

Inspired by his time working as an intercity train manager, Sebastian Sullivan set about writing a railway novel exploring class injustices, with the result being Martin Martin & The Death Express, the satire-meets-spy-novel that was published earlier this year. Our writer, Lewis Keech, catches up with the author to learn more…

Diving Into the Past and Present of GForce, the Nottingham-Based Fashion Brand Regarded as the ‘Forefathers of the UK Streetwear Scene’

Wed 16 Nov 2022

If you were knocking round Nottingham in the eighties and nineties, you may have been familiar with GForce, an eye-catching shop nestled in the heart of Hockley. Behind its iron door made of sculpted shapes and forgotten objects was a shop that many have regarded as one of the forefathers of the UK streetwear scene, with fans including Eric Cantona and Cher. We catch up with founder Robin Kerr to find out more about the iconic GForce years…

How NTU’s Dryden Enterprise Centre are Making a Home For the Future of Work

Tue 15 Nov 2022

The world of work is a fast-changing place, and a lot of people are rethinking the old nine-five office-based life. Leading the way forward, we check out co-working, co-location, and city centre business hub, Nottingham Trent University's Dryden Enterprise Centre…

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