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The Story Behind Dr. Willard Wigan Mbe’s Miniature Masterpieces Exhibition at Wollaton Hall

Wed 11 Oct 2023

Since April, Dr. Willard Wigan MBE’s Miniature Masterpieces exhibition has been available to view for free at Wollaton Hall. As part of his ‘Disappearing World’ collection and Wollaton Hall’s transformation project, it displays sculptured pieces in the eye of a needle, never before seen on display. We delve into the exhibition in light of the life experiences that shaped Wigan into the artist who he is today…

We Catch Up With Sancho Panza Ahead Of Their Double Headliner At The Chapel

Wed 11 Oct 2023

Local lads Sancho Panza have got an exciting week ahead of them - they'll be performing at The Chapel above The Angel Microbrewery two nights in a row for their double party, supported by some of Nottingham's finest bands. We caught up with them ahead of the event...

Jorja Smith Tells Us All About Her Second Album 'Falling Or Flying'

Tue 10 Oct 2023

Since bursting onto the music scene at the age of just 21 back in 2018, with her critically acclaimed debut album Lost & Found, multi-award winning artist and Midlands lass Jorja Smith has fast become one of the UK’s most iconic neo soul voices. Ahead of her upcoming UK album launch tour which will see her performing at Nottingham’s The Level, we caught up with Jorja to find out more about her highly-anticipated second album Falling or Flying.

We Chat To Singer-Songwriter Re Teu About His Debut EP 'The Author'

Mon 09 Oct 2023

Hailing from the vibrant cities of London and Nottingham, Re Teu is a remarkable multi-instrumentalist, who effortlessly fuses delicate and soul-stirring folk melodies with atmospheric, euphoric rock vibes, and creates a sonic tapestry that is simultaneously one-of-a-kind and warmly reminiscent from the very first note. We chat to him about his debut EP The Author, which is out later this month...

Gig Review: Kopycat Killers v Scam Fender v Subarctic Monkeys at The Level

Mon 09 Oct 2023

One night, one band, three tribute performances. Which one came out on top?

Catherine Ross: Voices from Nottingham's Windrush Generation

Mon 09 Oct 2023

To celebrate Black History Month and the 75th anniversary of Windrush we have been working with the New Art Exchange and their NAE YOUnity Commission funded by Freelands Foundation. Our aim is to highlight the voices of Nottingham's Windrush generation and some of the challenges they faced...

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Live Music, A Beer And Cider Festival, And A Spooky Writing Workshop. Here's What’s On 9 October – 15 October…

Sun 08 Oct 2023

Get into the spirit of Halloween early with some spooky writing, enjoy some beer or cider (responsibly) in the name of Notts legend Robin Hood, or go and see a variety of live music...

Comedy Review: Durk and Ski at Nonsuch Theatre

Sun 08 Oct 2023

The TikTok stars behind Terreh and Countrywide took to a much-loved Notts space - with impressive results...

Student Written, Nottingham MP-Backed Climate Education Bill Makes it into Labour’s Draft Policy Programme

Sun 08 Oct 2023

Teach the Future is a campaign to ensure that students are taught across the curriculum about the climate emergency and ecological crisis, and the solutions and skills needed for the green jobs of the future. Their student-written Climate Education Bill, tabled by Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome, got a step closer to becoming a reality this week, 16 year old Teach the Future volunteer and Young Labour member Liv Marshall explains.

Bettina Wallace: Voices from Nottingham's Windrush Generation

Sun 08 Oct 2023

We Chat to Soul Sister Duo Melonyx All About Their Debut Album ‘Soul Glow'

Sat 07 Oct 2023

Following the release of their debut album Soul Glow (which you should all be familiar with by now, since we gave it high praise in our last issue), we spoke to soul sister duo Melonyx all about the inspirations behind the project, working with Joe Buhdha and others in the Nottingham music community, and what’s coming up next for them later this year…

Jordan Gray: The Scene-Setter, The Story Teller, The Bird, Has Already Taken Off To Several Flights

Sat 07 Oct 2023

Jordan Gray steps out of the spotlight to give a little backstory to her upcoming self-penned, touring production, Is It A Bird...

Gig Review: Ash & The Subways at Rock City

Fri 06 Oct 2023

Ash and The Subways take over Rock City on their co-headline tour...

Gig Review: Jonny Kerry at Peggy's Skylight

Tue 03 Oct 2023

If you are lusting for warm evenings in a quaint bustling Italian town in the middle of summer, then look no further - Jonny Kerry and his band can take you there...

Biggest Ever Hockley Hustle Will Be An Inspiring Showcase of Nottingham’s Music Scene

Tue 03 Oct 2023

Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir and the UFO Orchestra are just two of the 350 stellar acts lined up to deliver a fantastic showcase of Nottingham’s thriving music scene at the biggest ever Hockley Hustle on Sunday 22 October...

Notts Shots: October 2023

Mon 02 Oct 2023

Since the late 1940s, the district of St Ann’s has been a richly diverse community and home to diaspora from all over the world, including many people of Afro-Caribbean descent. However, the landscape of the area changed immeasurably post-1960, when much of the nineteenth century terraced housing was demolished. While more structurally sound habitation was built, up to 30,000 residents were rehomed throughout the city, and the community that had developed in St Ann’s was never quite the same.

The Goose Is Back! Plus, Dizzee Rascal, The Queen Story, Black History And Much More. Here's What's On 2 October - 8 October...

Sun 01 Oct 2023

Nottingham is providing yet again, we've got music, Black History, culture, arts and crafts and more. If you're stuck, LeftLion HQ are here to lend a helping hand, read below...

Overheard in Notts: September 2023

Sat 30 Sep 2023

I am God. All of God.

Theatre Review: Mark Thomas in England and Son

Fri 29 Sep 2023

Cathy Symes went to see Mark Thomas in England and Son at the Djanogly Theatre...

20 Great LeftLion Interviews You Should Re-Read

Thu 28 Sep 2023

Over the last two decades we’ve interviewed a lot of people within our pages. It’s not easy to pick out favourites, but we love you so much we’ve given it a go. Here are twenty of our best interviews, listed in chronological order, that we think you should take a second look at…