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Food Review: Raymonds, Stoney Street

Mon 09 Sep 2024

Another highly anticipated new spot in Nottingham, Raymond’s, finally opened its doors in August. Our Food Co-Editor, Julia Head, took a stroll through Lace Market to check out the buzz and capture the first impressions of this vibrant addition to the local dining scene.

From theatre trips to interstellar journeys: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 9 -16 September

Sun 08 Sep 2024

This week in Notts there are events catering for everyone from emo-fans, to local indie-gig-goers, to stage savants. Here are our picks of the week from 9 to 16 September.

Day One at Broad Marsh's New Green Heart Space

Sat 07 Sep 2024

After years of imagination and careful planning, a brand new spot for nature has been opened for city-dwellers in Notts. We go to tally up the dragonflies...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #4: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 06 Sep 2024

In this week's edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team's picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands, we review new releases from Dark Bloom, ktlyle and Alex Blythe...

GrowNotts talk to us about greening up Nottingham with their colourful street planters

Fri 06 Sep 2024

You may have seen some of the planters dotted around town looking extra loved up lately - a dash of colour around Canning Circus, Bridlesmith Gate becoming an altogether more pollinator-friendly aisle to walk down. A lot of this greening action can be traced back to GrowNotts. Angelena Efstathiou caught up with grower-in-chief Jack Harris, to hear all about how they’re greening up our city whilst bringing the community with them…

Gig review: A golden era of dance music with Haçienda at Wollaton Hall

Thu 05 Sep 2024

Haçienda, the iconic music brand that has captivated audiences for over three decades, made history once again amid the beauty and heritage of Nottingham's Wollaton Hall. Headlined by Soul II Soul with DJs galore, and other big name acts including 808 State and Ultra Naté, the event proved to be an eye-opener...

Alt-rock quartet Bored Marsh talk festivals, finding success and their upcoming EP

Wed 04 Sep 2024

In just a few short years, alt-rock quartet Bored Marsh have gone from non-existent to becoming one of the hottest bands to emerge from the booming Nottingham music scene. Now with the release of their debut EP on the horizon, we sat down with frontman Joe Need and guitarist Brad Westby to discuss their rapid rise.

Artist Maximillion Speed talks about Surrealism and his collaborative art exhibition Circus of Life

Tue 03 Sep 2024

The circus is coming to town later this month, with an array of artistic feats on display in a new exhibition at Surface Gallery. Showcasing the work of six very different artists, The Circus of Life playfully reveals both inner and other worlds, with shared themes of mental health, healing, playfulness and illusion. Ahead of the exhibition’s grand opening, artist Maximilion Speed treated LeftLion to a chat about the strange workings of creative thinking, why art should be made by humans, and what to expect from the work on show.

Review: Live at the Hall featuring Razorlight

Mon 02 Sep 2024

Live at the Hall provided a day of fantastic live music in the beautiful setting of Nottingham's Wollaton Park. With the event headlined by Razorlight, we were also treated to guest performances from indie-rock stars Feeder and The Sherlocks, as well as local artists including Catmilk...

From indie gigs to horror film festivals: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 2 - 8 September

Sun 01 Sep 2024

Whether you're mad for musicals or already looking forward to the Halloween season, there's plenty to counteract the September blues this week in Notts. Here are our picks of the week from 2 September to 8 September.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #3: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 30 Aug 2024

LeftLion Issue #175 September 2024

Fri 30 Aug 2024

LeftLion Issue #175 features... The Circus of Life Surrealist exhibition, The Angel Microbrewery, Raymond's, Phlexx Records and coffee, the Nottingham War Rooms, The Savoy Cinema, Poetraits and lots more.

Live comedy, experimental music and outdoor cinema. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 26 August - 1 September

Sun 25 Aug 2024

From Grease The Musical to Razorlight live in Wollaton Park, there are some enormous, artistic spectacles set to close out Nottingham's summer, events calendar this week. Here are our Picks of the Week from 26 August to 1 September.

Gig review: KAP at Saltbox Presents

Sat 24 Aug 2024

To celebrate the release of her Still The Girl EP, Notts sensation KAP took to the mic as guest host / artist-in-residence for one night only at Saltbox, supported by a diverse array of local talent…

LeftLion's Latest Listens #2: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 23 Aug 2024

LeftLion's Latest Listens is our music team's picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands. This week, LeftLion listens to new releases from Purple Suns, Modern Coven, Sunflower Thieves, Bram Bancroft and Lace Thief...

Pick Six: Cherry On Top's eco-conscious fashion upcycler Grace Reeves

Wed 21 Aug 2024

Event coordinator and eco-conscious fashion upcycler, Grace Reeves, shares her favourite things for this month’s Pick Six.

Gig review: ACHB at JT Soar

Wed 21 Aug 2024

Choosing a space at the fabulous JT Soar venue, Notts locals ACHB hosted a fun-packed, eclectic line-up of local acts. LeftLion contributors Gemma and Natalie experienced an entertaining evening, with a few surprises, too...

Gig review: Rockabilly Americana Show at Binks Yard

Sun 18 Aug 2024

The Binks Yard outdoor terrace was recently transformed into an Americana extravaganza, coming alive with all things Rockabilly, including four of the UK's top bands of the genre, along with dancing, costumes and vintage American cars. Andrew McCartney was there...

We caught up with The Art of Football about their collaboration with Self Esteem about domestic abuse

Sun 18 Aug 2024

In a recent campaign with Rebecca Lucy Taylor - AKA musician Self Esteem - Nottingham based designers The Art of Football have designed a football shirt to open up a conversation about domestic abuse. Head of Brand Kelvyn Quagraine and designer Nicole Kaminska spoke with LeftLion to reflect on the collaboration and football’s light and dark side.

From DIY theatre to still-life art: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 19 -25 August

Sun 18 Aug 2024

This week, there's definitely no shortage of opportunities to indulge your artistic, theatrical and musical needs, from art at Richmond House to the return of the Foolhardy Folk Festival. Here are our Picks of the Week from 19 to 25 August.

LeftLion's Latest Listens: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 16 Aug 2024

Kicking off a new regular New Music review series, LeftLion's Latest Listens is our picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands. This week, LeftLion listens to new releases from Hollow Stone, Ben Blackadder, Molly Hindley and LYVIA.

History, style and roses: we visited The Bath Inn in Sneinton Market

Thu 15 Aug 2024

Among Nottingham’s huge array of historical pubs, The Bath Inn, near the LeftLion offices in Sneinton Market, is one of our favourites, distinctive for its quasi-Egyptian decor, beautiful flower arrangements and the rich sense of history that hits you from the first step you take through the door. We visited for a chat with the Nottingham-born landlord Piers Baker, previously a rose grower by trade, to find out how the 19th century bar became the unique spot that it is today.

We spoke to the organisers of Huldra Horror Shorts, a film festival in the woods this September

Wed 14 Aug 2024

It’s still August, but if you are one of those people who hankers for Halloween, the Huldra Horror Shorts Festival might be for you. Taking place in the woodland near Notts Maize Maze this September, we meet the makers Dan and Kym Lord to ask what horrors await this year…

“The UK’s first outdoor carnival was in Nottingham, not Notting Hill”... Nottingham Carnival returns this Sunday 18 August - here’s what to expect

Tue 13 Aug 2024

The annual Nottingham Carnival returns to the Victoria Embankment this coming Sunday 18 August. We take a look into its history and speak with organiser Richard Renwick MBE, and Rastarella of Cultural Vibrations who is performing at the event, about what we can look forward to...

We caught up with reggae ska band The Hoplites

Tue 13 Aug 2024

There's a reason to get excited again about the reggae and ska scene in Nottingham and it's time to start talking about The Hoplites. A nine-piece band of experienced musicians from Nottingham, with a deep love of reggae and ska and a maxi single just released, we were eager to know more about their writing and performance process. Kane, Raph, Big Ben, Mikey, Mike, Amy, Little Ben, Sylvain and Lee took some time out to speak to LeftLion on just that.

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