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Bettina Wallace: Voices from Nottingham's Windrush Generation

Sun 08 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...

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…

Left Brian: September

Thu 28 Sep 2023

Our columnist reflects on another month at the City Ground with a look over their transfer window activity and more...

We Catch Up With Peggy’s Skylight as They Celebrate Their 5th Birthday

Wed 27 Sep 2023

Home of Nottingham’s jazz scene, Peggy’s Skylight is celebrating its fifth birthday! We caught up with one of its founders Rachel Foster to hear about its first five years and exciting future…

Festival Review: A Night With Silent at The Chapel

Wed 27 Sep 2023

Taking place in The Chapel just above The Angel Microbrewery in the Lace Market, Silent Confidant’s day festival ‘A Night With Silent’ absolutely rocked the venue...

A History of the Films of Leftlion

Tue 26 Sep 2023

Over the last decade, as well as producing lots of written journalism, LeftLion have also made a few films. To celebrate our 20th Birthday, we’ve decided to release some of the best things knocking around in our video archives for free on our website and Youtube channel so you - and the whole world - can all view them at your leisure. Here’s a few favourites we’d like to point you to…

Left Magpie: September 2023

Tue 26 Sep 2023

A run-down of another month of goals and wins at Meadow Lane...

Locating Lawrence: September 1923

Mon 25 Sep 2023

It’s September 1923 and as always, D.H. Lawrence is keen to offer advice...

We Talk to Musician Jerub About Finding His Sound at the University of Nottingham and Performing at the King’s Coronation Concert

Sun 24 Sep 2023

From finding his sound at the University of Nottingham to performing at the King’s Coronation Concert earlier this year, Jerub’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of incredible. The talented and soulful Nottingham musician tells us how his experiences at university shaped him into who he is today…

Everybodys Talking About Jamie, Micky Flanagan and a Hip Hop Block Party. Heres Whats on in Nottingham This Week, 25th September - 1st October

Sat 23 Sep 2023

A week with something for everyone, if you're a gig lover, aspiring yogi or perhaps even fancy yourself as a detective, we've got you. Read on for all that and more that you could dabble in this week...

We Chat to NTU Graduate and World-Renowned Filmmaker Jeanie Finlay About Her Long-Standing Connection to Broadway Cinema

Sat 23 Sep 2023

One of the most notable aspects of Nottingham is the rich film scene and array of fantastic independent cinemas available in the city. We chat to NTU graduate and world-renowned filmmaker Jeanie Finlay about her long-standing connection to Nottingham’s Broadway Cinema, how she got into documentary making, and her latest award-winning film Your Fat Friend…

Here Are the Best Tips for Budgeting and Navigating the Cost of Living Crisis as a University Student

Sat 23 Sep 2023

Budgeting and finding a part-time job is perhaps one of the most difficult tasks that students face. Most of you will be receiving a lump sum of student loan on a termly basis, which can make it very tricky to manage your money. So, we have crafted a list of some of the best tips for budgeting as a student, as well as some recommendations for financially navigating your new student life…

Meet Ignite, the Organisation Who Have Been Unleashing Creative Sparks for 20 Years

Fri 22 Sep 2023

Everyone has a creative spark that simply needs unleashing, and that’s where Ignite! come in. Along with organising the Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity, this Nottingham-based charity has been supporting young people to achieve their potential for twenty years. We spoke to the founder of it all, Rick Hall, for a ‘potted history’ of Ignite!, the lowdown on their unique Nottingham festival, and his outlook on creativity in our city…

University Dos and Don’ts: Here’s How to Get the Best Out of Your Student Experience When Meeting New People

Thu 21 Sep 2023

One of the best parts about transitioning to university and moving to a brand new city is the opportunity to widen your friendship circle and meet people from all across the country - and even the globe. For lots of people, it can be daunting coming into a brand new environment with expectations created by the likes of social media, trashy teen movies, and older siblings.

But the uncertainty of who you will meet and spend at least the next three years with should be an exciting prospect. During Freshers’ Week, you will end up repeatedly telling people what you’re studying and the name of your childhood pet - and as frustrating as this may get, it will all be worth it, because eventually you will meet the people who you will share this entire experience with.

When settling into a new environment, university included, you have a very simple responsibility to respect everyone that you encounter, even if there is a difference of opinion - whether this is political or religious beliefs, interests and hobbies, attitudes towards drinking alcohol, or different cultural backgrounds. So, we have curated some dos and don’ts that you should keep in mind when you arrive in your new home and meet your new flatmates and friends…