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Mammoth is Nottingham's Climate Cinema Rearing to Take Action
Wed 22 Feb 2023From documentaries to experimental films, cinema has a long history of being political, of acting as a force for empowerment. And here in Nottingham we have our very own activist film house - Mammoth - A Climate Action Cinema. For this special screen edition of LeftLion, we speak to founder Patrick Hort about why he’s dedicated the famously small Broad Street film spot…
Exhibition Review: Carolyn Lazard: Long Take at Nottingham Contemporary
Fri 17 Feb 2023In a sensorial medley of sound, touch, and imagination, artist Carolyn Lazard invites viewers to consider accessibility as a creative tool. We visit Nottingham Contemporary to take a seat at their first UK solo exhibition and learn how collaboration can make art spaces more equitable...
Notts Artist, Tattooist and Musician Gerry Carnelly Tells Us All About His New Zine
Fri 17 Feb 2023Gerry Carnelly is a tattooist, artist, musician and all-round creative based in Nottingham and has just released the first edition of his new art zine Fuck That Weak Shit. We manage to stop his crazy world for a minute and ask him about his journey so far....
Out of Time: Nottingham's Cinematic History
Thu 16 Feb 2023We might be miles away from Pinewood Studios and the red carpet shenanigans of Leicester Square, but Nottingham has a rich cinematic history of its own. Often shining a light on sections of society that big-budget titles ignore, we take a look at how our city has changed cinema over the past century and a bit…
Priest and Theatre Director James Pacey Discusses his Creative Approach to The Nottingham Passion
Tue 14 Feb 2023You might think that being a priest and a play director don’t go hand in hand. But, for Reverend James Pacey, getting involved in creative projects is a perfect way to spend his time. Our writer Jonathon Doering catches up with the Reverend as he directs The Nottingham Passion, learning more about the ways that priesthood and creativity are intertwined…
Nottingham Actor Marcus Rutherford on Starring as Perrin Aybara in Amazon's The Wheel of Time
Tue 14 Feb 2023It’s not often you get the chance to join a flagship Amazon Prime series, let alone one based on one of the most popular novels of all time - but that’s exactly what Marcus Rutherford, the Nottingham-born Television Workshop graduate, achieved. We sit down with him to chat all things The Wheel of Time…
Pianist and Composer Chris Miggells Talks Music and His Short Film
Mon 13 Feb 2023He’s played at the Theatre Royal. He’s played at the Albert Hall. And, in a fitting tribute to his local roots, he’s played at Clipstone Headstocks. It’s safe to say local pianist and composer Chris Miggells is having a career that very few can match. We hear all about the Mansfield man’s special hometown concert, his upcoming album, Synesthese, and more…
Nottingham's Lisa Ambalavanar is Jinx in DC's Titans - We Chat to Her All About It
Fri 10 Feb 2023After learning her craft at Nottingham’s Actors Workshop, Lisa Ambalavanar went on to join DC’s Titans as the beloved character of Jinx, achieving something every young kid and adult nerd dreams of - becoming a superhero. We hear all about life with magical powers…
Theatre Review: Beekeeper of Aleppo at Nottingham Playhouse
Fri 10 Feb 2023Sam Harvey reviews The Beekeeper of Aleppo...
Interview: Zulu Music - Changing the Narrative
Thu 02 Feb 2023Thando Zulu moved from Nottingham to London during the pandemic to study a Music Business MA and has since lapped up every opportunity for growth. Fresh after graduating he’s launched a management company, Zulu Music, offering an alternative narrative in a sector that’s often burnt out...
Selectors: DJ Fever
Wed 01 Feb 2023In the second installment of this new video interview series, Nick Strang (Spore Print Productions and Plates) speaks to Nottingham-based DJs. Up this time it's DJ Fever...
The Top Five Films to Watch This February in Nottingham Cinemas
Wed 01 Feb 2023From Rom-Coms to Sci-Fi Thrillers, here's what to watch in the month of Valentines and winter blues...
Out of Time: Florence Paton, Nottinghamshire's First Female MP
Tue 31 Jan 2023Overcoming several disappointing results at the polls to become Nottinghamshire’s first female MP, Florence Paton was empowerment personified - using her platform to stand up for women, the working classes and children with learning disabilities. We take a look at her inspirational life…
Preview: The Beekeeper of Aleppo at Nottingham Playhouse
Sun 22 Jan 2023An award-winning book adapted for the stage by an award-winning team? Count us in...
Performing At Beat The Streets in Late January, Girlband Chat the Festival and Their Music
Sun 22 Jan 2023We chat with G, Jada and Kay from local indie-rock trio Girlband about their upcoming performance at Beat The Streets festival…
From Dracula to The 1975, Here's What's On in Nottingham This Week
Mon 16 Jan 2023Screen classics, stage classics - take your pick...
ADH-DJ: Interview with Nottingham-Based DJ Chris Sims
Fri 13 Jan 2023We chat to Chris Sims about the link between house music, hyperfocus and ADHD, and how he’s helping bring new sounds to the Nottingham soulful house scene...
Nottingham Street Food Club Closes Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Wed 11 Jan 2023Some sad news for the local food community. Nottingham Street Food Club, which first opened five years ago in Victoria Centre, is closing due to the increasing cost of living prices...
Leading the Nottingham Nu Metal Music Scene, ALT BLK ERA Talk Their Journey So Far
Wed 11 Jan 2023They’ve already performed at Splendour Festival and BBC Introducing, they’ve already picked up thousands of followers on social media - but groundbreaking trap metal artists Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam, aka ALT BLK ERA, are just getting started. We hear all about their journey so far, and what they have planned for the future…
Peggy's Skylight Campaign To 'Buy More Time' Appears To Have Worked. For Now.
Mon 09 Jan 2023Nottingham jazz club Peggy’s Skylight's building was scheduled to be auctioned next month as part of Nottingham City Council's debt-reducing measures. However, we have since received word from Nottingham City Council that the building will not be sold next month. But that it will be at some point later on this year...
LeftLion Goes Carbon Neutral for Our 20th Birthday, Reducing Direct Emissions 99%
Mon 09 Jan 2023We've got some exciting news on the sustainability front...
Get Around for £2 On Nottingham Buses Until the End of March
Sun 08 Jan 2023Bus travel just got a fair bit cheaper for the next few months, thanks to a Government scheme...
A Staple in the Nottingham Film Scene, Short Stack is Back This January
Sun 08 Jan 2023For ten years, Short Stack has been a staple in Nottingham’s filmmaking community - a night dedicated to showing a variety of shorts from creators in the area. We spoke to David Lilley and Ella Townsend about their upcoming event in January, and why short films are so important…
Playing a Key Role in the Nottingham Youth Climate Assembly, Liv Marshall Shares an Inspiring Message
Wed 04 Jan 2023From studying for her GCSEs to playing a key role in the Nottingham Youth Climate Assembly, fifteen-year-old Liv Marshall is already a leader in the fight for the planet. It’s not always easy, but when it comes to preventing literal world-ending events, Liv says it’s important to always keep going…
Review: Nottingham Video Games Expo 2022
Mon 19 Dec 2022It might only be the first year of this brand new gaming event - but it kicked off with a bang...
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