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In photos: Sonic Boom Festival 2026

Sat 19 Sep 2026

Sonic Boom, the independent and - amazingly - free music festival, once again took over Burton on Trent town centre, showcasing the best local artists and some from further afield. Nigel King documented the day...

Gig review: Spiritbox at Motorpoint Arena

Sat 19 Sep 2026

Fronted by vocalist Courtney LaPlante, Canadian metal heavyweights Spiritbox brought a masterclass in modern heavy music to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena where the band effortlessly commanded the massive space as part of their milestone UK headline tour. From explosive breakdowns to soaring vocal melodies, Spiritbox captivated the crowd with perfectly curated visual production and a setlist full of deep cuts and fan favourites alike...

Hidden Notts: six lesser spotted alleways worth visiting in Nottingham

Sat 19 Sep 2026

If you’ve lived in Nottingham a while you’ll probably have at some point found yourself off the beaten path, trying out a shortcut or exploring an alleyway only to discover a cool shop, cafe or bar. Amongst more familiar streets – should you be curious enough – there are some excellent hidden treasures, each with their own historical tales and modern day offerings to enjoy…

LeftLion's Latest Listens #52: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 18 Sep 2026

For the 52nd edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Mondo, Hunch Power, Eyre Llew and Blu Syrup...

Gig review: Primal Scream at Rock City

Thu 17 Sep 2026

Primal Scream returned - again - to Nottingham and proved their relevance and willingness to harness their art to speak out. Rock City proved the perfect canvas...

From the kitchen: With Massimo Bellavista, owner and head chef at Compa

Thu 17 Sep 2026

For this month's instalment of From the Kitchen, we heard from Massimo Bellavista: owner of twin family-owned Sicilian restaurants Compa.

Art Fest 2026: what's happening this year?

Wed 16 Sep 2026

After bringing over thirty murals to Nottingham in the past five years, Art Fest is doing things differently in 2026. Through exhibitions, street art tours, talks and workshops, this year’s programme celebrates Nottingham’s visual artists while opening conversations about what comes next…

Stage Interview: Dan Lewis on Tommy Cooper – Have I Got Time For More?

Mon 14 Sep 2026

A new show celebrating comedy giant Tommy Cooper visits Nottingham this November. Director, actor and producer, Dan Lewis, sits down with Left Lion to share the importance of being Tommy. Just like that...

How Much Does a Divorce Cost? Court Fees, Solicitors and Online Options

Mon 14 Sep 2026

If you’re trying to work out how much a divorce costs, there isn’t one figure that covers everything. You’ll usually need to budget for the court fee, any solicitor’s fees and, separately, the cost of sorting out finances or arrangements for children.

18 of the best independent places to eat in Nottingham on a Monday

Sun 13 Sep 2026

Mondays in the city can be a bit of a culinary minefield. After a busy weekend, plenty of independent restaurants and cafés take the day off – and quite rightly so. But that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to a sad meal deal when the Monday hunger starts calling. Whether you’re starting the week with a catch-up over coffee, looking for a proper lunch, or fancy treating yourself to dinner, our Food Co-editor and Nottingham Food Guide founder Julia has rounded up eighteen of the best places to eat in Nottingham on a Monday.

Nottingham’s Biggest Ever Wine Festival Launches alongside Legendary Annual CAMRA Beer Festival at Trent Bridge

Sat 12 Sep 2026

The Trent Bridge Wine, Champagne and Prosecco Festival will run alongside the popular beer and cider festival between Wednesday 7 and Saturday 10 October...

Gig review: Sancho Panza vs Wizards Can't Be Lawyers at The Boat Club

Sat 12 Sep 2026

Nottingham's Boat Club in West Bridgford hosted a varied array of creative, captivating local talent for an eager audience, as Sancho Panza and Wizards Can't Be Lawyers (WCBL) shared the stage with support from Filter Sequence, ok lady, and Kez...

Undercover artist: Iulia Matei celebrates creative pastimes with our September 2026 cover

Sat 12 Sep 2026

This month’s cover artist Iulia Matei talks comics, creativity and letting things figure themselves out.

Theatre Review: Till the Stars Come Down at the Nottingham Playhouse

Fri 11 Sep 2026

A wedding might bring everybody together. Beth Steel is much more interested in what happens once they are all in the same room...

Left Brian Sept 2026 - Glasnerism

Tue 08 Sep 2026

For fans of the red team it’s been quite the summer for upgrading to a new leader who seems to have genuine beliefs and a determination to implement them. For this edition of Left Brian, I’ll focus on the steady opening month for Oliver Glasner’s Nottingham Forest...

Stage Interview: Tracy Radford, artistic director at Unanima Youth Performance Academy

Tue 08 Sep 2026

The Unanima Youth Performance Academy supports people with learning disabilities, developing theatrical skills and creating opportunities to perform. And they have just been awarded a grant to take their work to new levels. Tracy Radford, CEO and Artistic Director, shares the story of their success with Left Lion...

Nottsword answers #199 September

Tue 08 Sep 2026

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Pick six: Notts folk artist Daudi Matsiko

Tue 08 Sep 2026

For this month's Pick Six we feature Notts folk artist Daudi Matsiko who plays at Sneinton Market's By Our Hands We Make Our Way in 19 September.

Ellis Guilford School Community Hub - Sowing the seeds of connection

Mon 07 Sep 2026

Tucked away behind the gates of a secondary school, is the surprising location of the Ellis Guilford Community Hub; hosting a myriad of activities, programmes and projects for the local community, and where a strong sense of belonging is taking root amongst the newly commissioned allotment and threaded between the gems and jewels used by students of the creative arts courses.

Stage Review: Robin Hood International Improv Festival at the Squire Performing Arts.

Sun 06 Sep 2026

If you think improv is just a group of comedians shouting random words at each other until someone says something funny, then Nottingham’s Robin Hood International Improv Festival might just change your mind...

Gig review: Little Grandad at The Bodega

Sat 05 Sep 2026

If you have been anywhere near a certain niche sector of internet music discussion, Little Grandad is a name that certainly rings a bell - but if not, then let us introduce them: Little Grandad are a "Britaincana" band formed by the Lower brothers in 2025 who have been taking over the Windmill Scene like the second coming of Edward I. They have toured with bands including Cardinals, The Orchestra (for now) and Man/Woman/Chainsaw, and have now decided to take over the country, one city at a time. This time, it was Nottingham's turn...

Festival review: the LeftLion guide to Shambala

Sat 05 Sep 2026

Just over a hour away from Notts, Shambala Festival brought creativity, silliness and a great line up over bank holiday weekend. Despite a bit of wet weather threatening to dampen the fun, LeftLion editor Sophie Gargett donned some wellies and went along to check out the silliness...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #51: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 04 Sep 2026

As autumn begins to take hold, with rain replacing the sun, the LeftLion music team are taking refuge in the best new local music. This week, the team reviews recent releases from Stone Black Witches, Amantes, People Laughing and Revenge of Calculon...

Night Creatures Podcast #9: Chloe Leak on the Nottingham scene, the challenges of working in the industry as a woman and promoting independent nights

Fri 04 Sep 2026

Night Creatures is a LeftLion podcast, shining a light on the promoters of Nottingham. Your host and interviewer is Beane, co-founder of Nottingham’s beloved Soul Buggin’ night and he brings with him two decades of experience of putting on great parties in the city...

Folk legend: Jim Ghedi on his soundtrack for Michael Sarnoski's The Death of Robin Hood

Fri 04 Sep 2026

Sheffield musician Jim Ghedi has for years carved a unique corner of folk music, but now that he’s composed the soundtrack for a new film starring Hugh Jackman: The Death of Robin Hood, a lot more people will probably be recognising his name from here on out. He’s also playing a gig in Nottingham in October, so there was no better time for us to meet and chat with him…

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