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Gig Review: piri at Rescue Rooms
Wed 08 Nov 2023The new queen of liquid Drum and Bass came to Rescue Rooms with dance moves and sound systems that have set the standard for how these gigs can be performed...
Gig Review: Dream Nails at The Bodega
Wed 08 Nov 2023Activism and punk rock collided at The Bodega for a night of riot-grrl anthems, unbridled female rage, and DIY ethics…
Gig Review: The Popguns at The Chameleon
Tue 07 Nov 2023After reuniting in 2012, Brighton-based band The Popguns brought their indie-rock sounds to The Chameleon for a sell-out show...
Gig Review: Deadletter at The Bodega
Mon 06 Nov 2023This Halloween, The Bodega was haunted by a particularly aptly named headliner; Deadletter. Giving an energetic, tight and memorable performance, the post-punk sextet cast their magic on Nottingham’s punters for a night of pure fun...
Gig Review: Fat Dog at The Bodega
Mon 06 Nov 2023Taking place in a venue definitely too small for them, Fat Dog took to The Bodega with attitude and style...
Gig Review: Corella at Rescue Rooms
Mon 06 Nov 2023Manchester-based indie-rock quartet Corella take to the stage at Rescue Rooms for a sold-out set. With tracks that feel larger-than-life, and even somewhat cinematic, it’s no wonder that these guys have been making waves amongst the indie soundscape. With a debut album on the way, as well as all the talent and ambition required for a meteoric rise, Corella find themselves upon the threshold of something momentous…
Film Review: Bottoms
Sun 05 Nov 2023Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri team up for a slice of enjoyable silliness...
Film Review: Into the Spider-Verse - Live in Concert
Fri 03 Nov 2023For the first time ever, the Academy Award® winning film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, tours the UK Live in Concert. And where better to spin a web of action and music than Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall...
Gig Review: Terrorvision at Rock City
Fri 03 Nov 2023Terrorvision originally formed in Bradford in 1987 as The Spoilt Bratz – thankfully they changed their name to Terrorvision in 1991. A few years later they released back-to-back albums Formaldehyde and How to Make Friends and Influence People, leading to their critical and commercial success. The nineties rock legends take to the stage at Rock City...
Gig Review: Beverley Knight at the Royal Concert Hall
Thu 02 Nov 2023After having the honour of interviewing global star Beverley Knight last month, our Addie Kenogbon was beyond hyped to have been invited to see her show for herself at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall during her biggest ever UK headline tour, in celebration of her fiftieth birthday...
Gig Review: Fizz at Rough Trade
Thu 02 Nov 2023Fizz appeared, larger than life and full of positive energy, at Rough Trade on Sunday afternoon to promote their new - debut - album, The Secret To Life. To those who have not yet encountered this band (surely there can’t be many judging by the length of the line outside the venue by noon), they’re a super group, in more ways than one...
Theatre Review: A Christmas Carol at the Playhouse
Thu 02 Nov 2023Christmas has arrived early at Nottingham Playhouse...
Theatre Review: Psycho at the Royal Concert Hall
Wed 01 Nov 2023Kevin Stanley went to see a beloved thriller accompanied by live orchestra. What was behind the curtain...?
Gig Review: Barry Can't Swim at Rough Trade
Tue 31 Oct 2023On a chilly Wednesday evening in the thick of autumn, Scottish DJ Barry Can’t Swim brought a glorious dose of sun soaked electronic house to Rough Trade...
Gig Review: Fear Factory at Rock City
Tue 31 Oct 2023We took a trip to our second home Rock City for the visit of US industrial metal legends Fear Factory...
Music Review: Chiaroscuro Quartet at Djanogly Recital Hall
Tue 31 Oct 2023Dubbed 'a trailblazer for the authentic performance of High Classical chamber music’ in Gramophone, this quartet performs on gut strings and with historical bows. For their inaugural concert at Lakeside they are joined by Matthew Hunt performing Mozart’s much-loved Clarinet Quintet, one of the great works of the chamber repertory...
Gig Review: Maisie Peters at Rock City
Tue 31 Oct 2023On a chilly Sunday evening, Maisie Peters headlined Nottingham's legendary Rock City to a sold-out crowd...
We Catch Up With the Line-up of Tunnel 54, a Gallery Sounds-Ultrasound-In Deep Collaboration Taking Place in November
Mon 30 Oct 2023We caught up with Glasgow-based DJ and producer Al Kent to hear his thoughts on disco dynamics and coming to play in our city at Tunnel 54, alongside some of Nottingham’s finest dance music devotees...
LeftLion Issue #165 November 2023
Mon 30 Oct 2023In Issue #165 we take a dip into the not so distant future to explore A.I., astronomy, and genetic engineering. You can also read about the art of letter writing, the ethics behind good coffee, seasonal affective disorder, and guinea pigs...
Festival Review: Hockley Hustle 2023
Mon 30 Oct 2023350 stellar acts were lined up to deliver a fantastic showcase of Nottingham’s thriving music scene at the biggest ever Hockley Hustle on Sunday 22 October. Here's LeftLion's verdict...
Film Review: Foe
Mon 30 Oct 2023We take a look at Garth Davis' new AI driven psychological thriller...
Gig Review: James at Royal Concert Hall
Sun 29 Oct 2023In celebration of the band's fortieth anniversary, James released a double album and embarked on the ‘James Lasted’ tour, both featuring a full orchestra and gospel choir. Kevin Stanley reviews...
Film Review: The Killer
Sun 29 Oct 2023David Fincher returns with another meticulously crafted thriller...
Gig Review: JLS at Motorpoint Arena
Fri 27 Oct 2023Multi-award-winning four-piece JLS have a multitude of musical accolades under their belts. Since placing second on The X Factor in 2008, the band have sold over six million records, and released four multi-platinum albums - not to mention the die-hard fanbase they have built over the years. After splitting at the height of their success, JLS are back once again for a greatest hits tour, delivering performances teeming with noughties nostalgia….
Gig Review: Hard-Fi at Rock City
Fri 27 Oct 2023Though regularly heard over the years, calls for HARD-FI’s return became particularly vocal during the 2020 lockdown, after Richard Archer staged a solo, livestream show for charity from his home. Now, they are back for good, and they embark on a full UK tour, including a date at Rock City...
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