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A Night with Bad Betty Press at Peggy’s Skylight

Wed 11 Sep 2024

Transplanted from London to Notts, Bad Betty Press isn't just a publisher first rate books - they know how to put on a good show as well...

Book Review: Mark Vanner's 'The Bone That Swallowed A Man'

Wed 11 Sep 2024

Modern tech is able to represent real life with increasing detail - but it doesn't get to the heart of the truth like surreal poetry can.

Gig review: Molly Payton at The Bodega

Wed 11 Sep 2024

Molly Payton has taken back the driver’s seat after a tumultuous period in her career: finding herself completely independent for the first time, navigating the limbo of being between managers and labels, and emerging more determined than ever. Following the release of her debut album YOYOTTA, she is revelling in how fun making music can be, while performing her new songs around the UK with her full band. We were lucky enough to catch her performance at The Bodega in Nottingham, alongside daydream indie-pop artist tinyumbrellas...

We catch up with landlord Ben Rose as The Angel Microbrewery opens a new upstairs lounge

Wed 11 Sep 2024

There are few publicans as busy as Ben Rose. Having owned the beloved Hockley food and music hotspot The Angel Microbrewery since 2016, he’s continuously evolving the historic pub and its adjoining live music venue The Chapel through new events and an exciting seasonal menu. With the opening of a new, multi-purpose space upstairs called The Chesterfield Lounge, we caught up with Ben on his ethos for running a pub, his plans for The Angel, and the small historical discoveries he continues to make there.

Our September cover artist D.A Orli talks 3D art, consumerism and the ownership of history

Tue 10 Sep 2024

We sat down with this month’s cover artist D.A. Orli to hear about some of his previous work and inspirations…

Review: Proms Nottingham-Music of Sherwood Forest

Mon 09 Sep 2024

The BBC orchestra visits Nottingham for a first for the world-famous Proms.

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...

Babylonia and historical fiction with Times bestselling author Costanza Casati

Sat 07 Sep 2024

Young Italian author Costanza Casati shot into The Times’ bestsellers list with her first novel Clytemnestra, respinning mythology through a woman’s eyes. Her follow-up Babylonia is doing just as well, so we caught up with her in Nottingham during her recent book tour to brush up on our Bronze Age…

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...

Interview: Ed Byrne

Fri 06 Sep 2024

Ed is coming to Newark with a show that's hilarious while tackling a very sensitive subject. He exclusively shares with us how Tragedy Plus Time came to be ...

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.

Gig review: Melt-Banana with Arch Femmesis at Rescue Rooms

Tue 03 Sep 2024

Japanese noise rock band Melt-Banana are known for speed, energy and experimentation. Dropping in for a whirlwind gig as part of hurricane of a world tour, they subjected Rescue Rooms to a dose of that legendary power...

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

Gig review: Gustaf at The Bodega

Fri 30 Aug 2024

Nottingham got a small taste of the NYC art-rock scene as Gustaf dropped in to The Bodega, bringing a whirl of innovation, fun and quirky percussion (look out for the rubber chicken)...

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.

Review: Foolhardy Folk Festival 2024

Thu 29 Aug 2024

Curated with care by Beans on Toast, this year's Foolhardy Folk Festival at the Arboretum once again provided great music, good vibes and trees galore...

The Thompsons on mods & rockers, Beans on Toast and escape rooms

Wed 28 Aug 2024

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers, The Thompson Brothers, on... mods & rockers, beans on toast and escape rooms

Rights for Flies: the alternative rock band with an environmental twist

Mon 26 Aug 2024

It’s summer. The wasps are coming for your ice cream, the flies for your park-bench picnic… but before you start swatting, have a listen to Rights For Flies. We spoke with Tobi from the Nottingham based band and activist collective to hear about hoverflies, breaking boundaries, and how art gives us the chance to champion environmental action.

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