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Gig Review: Sharp Little Bones at Peggy's Skylight

Sharp Little Bones celebrate the launch of their album...

We Catch Up With Fashion Designer Suzanne Ford About the Opening of Her Beeston Shop, Ford and Guy

Gig Review: Sad Boys Club at The Bodega

Reeling from the release of their highly-anticipated debut LP Lullabies from the Lightning Tree, indie-rock four piece Sad Boys Club bring everything but sadness to Nottingham’s The Bodega...

From Zombie Life Drawing to a Poetry Festival, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week

With three different festivals to choose from, you'll have to make a tough decision this week...

Meet Stage Door Keeper Steve Harvey, the Man Who Greets the Stars at Nottingham's Theatre Royal

There’s been a stage door keeper on duty at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal every day since 25 September 1865, providing a warm, friendly welcome to the venue’s staff, members of the public, visiting companies, orchestras, and celebrities alike. Over 150 years since the role first originated, we catch up with the incumbent, Steve Harvey, to learn more about the comings and goings of one of the UK's most successful touring venues…

We Chat to Surf Pop Sextet Midnight Rodeo Before Their Dot To Dot Debut

Midnight Rodeo, Nottingham’s genre-bending, boundary-pushing “woozy surf pop sextet” (as they put it), are debuting Dot To Dot Festival as a band this year. We catch up with them ahead of their sure-to-be-a-sell-out show…

Beat the Streets Raised £89,500 for Framework This Year

Vital funds raised by DHP Family's charity festival Beat the Streets in 2023 have been handed over to Framework to support its work helping the homeless population in Nottingham...

BFI Vision Awardee Anna Griffin Has Set Up a New Production Company - We Hear All About It

Producer Anna Griffin may already be a BFI Vision Awardee, have BAFTA long-listed films to her name, and own her own award-winning production company - but she’s not stopping there. Joining forces with Jolyon Rubinstein, of The Revolution Will Be Televised fame, she’s now set up Jolly Griffin: another production company with the aim of developing prize-worthy projects…

Nusic Announces Future Sound Of Nottingham 2023 Finalists

Nusic has returned for Future Sound of Nottingham 2023 - here are your finalists...

Star of the BBC Talent Hotlist, Katie Redford, Chats Her Debut Stage Play Tapped

Stapleford-born actress and playwright Katie Redford is currently listed on the BBC New Talent Hotlist, and it’s easy to see why - her impressive portfolio includes theatre, radio, and a BAFTA Rocliffe TV Comedy award, after all. Ahead of its UK tour, we chat to Katie about her debut stage play, Tapped, which went into production last year and landed her an Offie nomination for Most Promising New Playwright…

Interview: Nottingham’s Bored Marsh On Their Debut Single ‘The Grind’

We sat down with the four-piece alternative rock band in the studio to find out more about their debut single, the band's name, and what’s to expect this year...

Nottingham Students Design Exclusive Collection With Sir Paul Smith

Two Nottingham powerhouses have teamed up to cement Nottingham’s place on the map for top fashion...

We Catch up with Compà, the Italian Restaurant Bringing Dishes Straight from Sicily

Beeston might not boast the same sunny weather and stunning sea views as Sicily, but it does boast some of its famous meals - thanks to Compà, the street food joint on Wollaton Road. We swing by to check it out for ourselves…

Interview: The bEAT

Lawrence Poole interviewed The bEAT's Dave Wakeling ahead of their Rock City gig...

We Catch Up With Scott Matthews Ahead Of His Show At Metronome

With a UK tour underway, including a date at Nottingham’s swish Metronome later this month, LeftLion caught up with the West Midlands songwriter in his man cave adorned with string instruments of every variety… 

From a Duck on Bike Launch to Castle Rock’s Yard Party, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week

Great music, great poetry -- you know what? Just bloody great times are coming to Notts this week...

LeftLion Appoint Sophie Gargett As New Editor

Changes are afoot at LeftLion again. We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sophie Gargett as our new Editor. Sophie will join the team in mid-June and you will start to see her influence on our issues from August onwards.

In Photos: Steve Mason, Caleb Harris and Midnight Rodeo

With support from Midnight Rodeo and Caleb Harris, Steve Mason brings his solo project to Rescue Rooms...

We Learn More About Nottingham's Strong Community Theatre Scene

When it comes to community theatre, Nottingham punches above its weight with a wealth of opportunities. We talk to to Alison Hope, Publicity Coordinator for the Lace Market Theatre, and Robert Dixon, Chair of the West Bridgford Dramatic Society, about their respective theatres and how they’re providing a platform for creativity at all levels…

Former LeftLion Editor Bridie Squires Releases Her Debut Poetry Collection

LeftLion’s former leader, and uniquely talented creative, Bridie Squires is launching her very first poetry book, Duck on Bike. We hear about how Nottingham, lockdown, and loneliness influenced this no-holds-barred collection…

Music Review: Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Kevin Stanley reviews the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra...

We Visit Long Eaton’s Street Food Kitchen, Winner of the Blue Ribbon Good Food Award for Cafes

This popular local joint is a worthy winner of its prize...

Gig Review: Scowl at The Bodega

Jake Longhurst took a trip to The Bodega to see Scowl...

Chronic Insanity are Proving Theatre Can be Sustainable

Theatre is a staple of our culture, a medium of entertainment that has long stood the test of time. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for evolution. Chronic Insanity, the Nottingham-based theatre-makers focused on accessibility and sustainability, show us how it can happen…

Selectors: Paradise Hi Fi

In this video interview series, Nick Strang (Spore Print Productions and Plates) speaks to Nottingham-based DJs. Up this time it's Paradise Hi Fi. This collective have been running parties in Nottingham and building up momentum ever since their (not so distant) student days; with founding members making up parts of Peach Fuzz and Mind on Ice as well as being DJs in their own right.