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Gig review: Bess Atwell at Rescue Rooms, with Pem

Mon 07 Oct 2024

Stopping off on her Light Sleeper tour, Bess Atwell enthralled a well-filled Rescue Rooms with a precise but emotive set. With intense and ethereal sounds from Pem in support, it was a memorable evening...

Gig review: Rhoda Dakar at The Bodega

Sun 06 Oct 2024

Rhoda Dakar is a legend of the 2-Tone scene with a decades-long career winning her multitudes of fans. Many of those fans gathered at The Bodega for a jubilant and celebratory performance...

Gig review: Apocalyptica at Rock City

Sun 06 Oct 2024

Back in 1996, Finnish metal outfit and classically trained cellists Apocalyptica made a name for themselves by playing Metallica’s music through their revolutionary and mightily impressive string arrangements. Now almost 30 years and 10 albums later, they have returned to play Metallica’s greatest hits once again in their own unique style. To witness this one-of-a-kind event, we headed down to catch their show at Rock City…

Gig review: Wunderhorse at Rock City

Sat 05 Oct 2024

Nottingham’s Rock City played host to a night of raw energy and exceptional musicianship, headlined by Wunderhorse with support from London-based HighSchool. It’s soon to say, but it might just be a contender for gig of the year…

LeftLion's Latest Listens #7: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 04 Oct 2024

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, features new releases from Bored Marsh, Jake Bugg, Jake Greener, Dorothy Ella & Gordon Parma, and Malin Hill...

Gig review: Marseille at Rescue Rooms

Fri 04 Oct 2024

Rescue Rooms played host to a mid-week Derbyshire triple bill as Marseille arrived for a huge headline show, joined by The Blooms and Shadows of a Silhouette...

Classical Music Review: BBC Philharmonic with John Storgårds at the Royal Concert Hall

Thu 03 Oct 2024

After critical acclaim at this year's Proms, how will the BBC Philharmonic fare in Nottingham?

Gig review: Night Swimming at The Bodega Bar

Thu 03 Oct 2024

Sometimes a gig breaks from the usual mould, and Monday night at The Bodega offered just that: a seated, laid-back atmosphere in the downstairs bar with free entry, where the crowd gathered around small tables in a casual but attentive setting…

Theatre Review: Louise Newson and the Hormones and Menopause Great Debate

Wed 02 Oct 2024

Dr Louise Newson, champion for better menopause care and known for her TV appearances, brings her expertise to the Playhouse...

Gig review: Bored Marsh at Rough Trade

Wed 02 Oct 2024

The hallowed Rough Trade stage hosted an eclectic mix of local music as Bored Marsh celebrated the launch of their debut EP, IDIOT, with support from Hhymn and TRANKS...

Gig review: Lace Thief at Rough Trade

Wed 02 Oct 2024

Launching a brand new single at Rough Trade is a great way to celebrate. We watched indie-folk project Lace Thief perform a languid and vibey show, with strong support from Peter Hall and Cracked Hands...

Comedy Review: Ed Byrne at the Newark Palace Theatre

Mon 30 Sep 2024

Ed Byrne brings his new show to Newark and shares why comedy is tragedy plus time...

LeftLion Issue #176 October 2024

Mon 30 Sep 2024

This month's LeftLion features an obituary to the iconic Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, which turned off its cooling towers at the end of September. We also speak to Peter Hook, Wunderhorse, Megan Crook Textiles, and Crazy Little Sing Called Pub, share memories of 15 years of JT Soar and give you a preview of what's to come at this year's Hockley Hustle.

Theatre Review: The Long Run at the Nottingham Playhouse

Sun 29 Sep 2024

The Long Run, by Katie Arnstein, is a poignant yet humorous exploration of life’s toughest battles, set against the backdrop of her mother’s cancer journey...

Gig review: The Dangerous Summer at Rescue Rooms, with Happydaze and Broadside

Sun 29 Sep 2024

All the way from Ellicott City, Maryland, The Dangerous Summer graced Nottingham's Rescue Rooms, delivering an unforgettable alternative rock performance. Known for their emotionally raw lyrics and anthemic sound, the band did not disappoint...

Gig review: Divorce at The Bodega with Catmilk

Sat 28 Sep 2024

We stopped by The Bodega to catch the first night of a four-date residence for fast-rising local band Divorce. Combining elements of grunge, country and alt-rock, the four piece put on a blazing show...

Gig review: Mad Dog Mcrea at Rescue Rooms, with 5 Hills Out

Sat 28 Sep 2024

With heavy storms expected, we headed indoors to the comfortable surroundings of Rescue Rooms to await the visit of Devon folk rockers Mad Dog Mcrea...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #6: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 27 Sep 2024

After a week off, LeftLion's Latest Listens is back with our music team's picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands. This time, we feature new releases from Drew Thomas, London Grammar, The Days of Tomorrow, The Publics and flöat...

Gig review: Maximo Park at Metronome

Wed 25 Sep 2024

For more than 20 years, Geordie heroes Maxïmo Park have been one of the UK’s best manufacturers of certified indie bops. Now back with their eighth studio album Stream of Life, we went down to Metronome to hear the new album played in full before its official release on Friday…

Gig review: Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols at Rock City

Tue 24 Sep 2024

Expectations were high as Frank Carter took to the stage at Rock City with one of the most legendary acts of all time - the Sex Pistols - for what proved to be the ultimate punk reunion...

Gig review: Deco at Rough Trade

Tue 24 Sep 2024

At what was somewhat of a hometown gig for the band, at a venue they played many times in their early days, Deco gave an intimate performance of songs from their debut album Destination: I Don’t Know, as well as a handful of fan-favourites. We were at Rough Trade to listen in...