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LeftLion To Put Readers On 20th Birthday Cover

Thu 13 Jul 2023

To celebrate our 20th birthday we’re putting together a special anniversary issue and offering readers a chance to feature on the back cover...

Inspire Youth Arts Huge Showcase Held At Nottingham Playhouse

Wed 12 Jul 2023

Every now and again, people feel as though the creative scene can be a slightly restrictive place for inspiring creatives to be, but over at Inspire Youth Arts, they have made it their mission to ensure that every young person has access to the arts. We visited Nottingham Playhouse to immerse ourselves in some top quality performances as part of Inspire’s huge showcase...

We Chat to Nottingham Forest’s Charlotte Greengrass After a Very Successful Season

Sun 09 Jul 2023

Double winner and top scorer in the Premier League Northern Division: It’s safe to say Charlotte Greengrass made the right decision to ditch the West for the East Midlands in 2020, and to shift from centre-back to centre-forward just over twelve months ago. We chat to Nottingham Forest’s clinical finisher after a very successful season…

From a Skateboarding Workshop to a Metal Festival, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 10 July - 16 July

Sun 09 Jul 2023

Here's our recommendations of what to see and where to go over the next seven days...

We Speak to Andy the Illustrator About His New Zine Lazarus Lore

Sat 08 Jul 2023

Andy the Illustrator has picked up a mass following for his striking, anime-esque art style - and has cropped up in many a LeftLion magazine over the years. Now he’s produced a zine of his own, Lazarus Lore, stocked with tales and characters from his popular online series The Lost Legends of Lazarus…

We Chat to Barcelona’s Echoes in Smoke Ahead of Their Debut Notts Gig at Rough Trade

Sat 08 Jul 2023

This month, Barcelona-based trio Echoes in Smoke make their debut appearance in Nottingham, as part of a whistle-stop mini tour of the UK. Ahead of their Nottingham Rough Trade show, which will take place on 14 July, Phil Taylor spoke to Anastasia (vocals, bass), Pat (guitars, synths) and Jose (drums, synths and programming)...

New Trent Rockets Squad Member Kirstie Gordon Tells Us All Ahead of the Hundred at Trent Bridge

Fri 07 Jul 2023

The Hundred, cricket’s exciting new competition featuring the world’s best mens and womens cricketers alongside live music from The Hundred’s BBC Music Introducing partnership, takes place this August including four games at our very own Trent Bridge – the home ground of the Nottingham based team, Trent Rockets. The Hundred is as much about entertainment as it is fast-paced, explosive cricket...

Long Row Gets Social with Pieminister’s Laid Back Makeover

Wed 05 Jul 2023

The beady-eyed amongst you will notice that Pieminister’s Long Row restaurant in Old Market Square has had a major makeover. A new concept for the independent family business, Long Row Social is an elevated version of their original Pieminister restaurant. The award-winning pies remain, but they now sit alongside breakfast and brunch dishes and an extensive drinks menu, as well as extended licensing hours.

To the City From the Sea: Jewellery Maker Hannah Bourn Chats Us Through Her Venture of Making Beautiful and Unique Jewellery

Tue 04 Jul 2023

It’s always exciting to discover a new creative in Nottingham. Nature lover Hannah Bourn chats us through her venture of making beautiful and unique jewellery, and bringing a touch of the ocean to our landlocked city…

From Morrissey to The Coffee Shop Musical, Here's What's On in Nottingham This Week 3 July - 9 July

Sun 02 Jul 2023

Looking for things to do in Nottingham this week? Then look no further…

The Mojatu Foundation Are Doing Vital Work Across the East Midlands - Including With Their Podcast Series Bring It To The Table

Thu 29 Jun 2023

The Mojatu Foundation is an East Midlands institution which has supported black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities in Nottingham for over a decade. We dive into their importance to our city, and how they’re using their podcast, Bring It To The Table, to tackle some crucial issues…

Creative Walk-shops with Amelia Daiz

Tue 27 Jun 2023

Amelia Brookes sat down over a cup of iced tea in The Carousel to speak to community artist Amelia Daiz about her project Meanderers, which is based around walking, creativity, wellbeing and community.

Music Review: The Hallé's Drivetime concert

Sat 24 Jun 2023

Ian C Douglas reviews the Hallé's Drivetime concert at the Royal Concert Hall

The Wildlife Garden Podcast: An Entertaining, Informative Deep-Dive Into Gardening Sustainably

Sat 24 Jun 2023

Gardening with nature in mind can be a challenge, but guiding us through the tangle with inquisitive aplomb is Nottingham’s The Wildlife Garden Podcast - we dig into the show with co-host, and brains behind Ellie’s Wellies Organic Gardening, Ellie Mitchell…

Left Brian: June 2023

Wed 21 Jun 2023

After something of a hiatus, LeftLion's monthly Nottingham Forest FC column is back with reflections on staying up, new and old signings, waiting for Hendo, Lingard-ium Leviosa and ...erm Goldilocks.

Theatre Review: Strictly Ballroom

Wed 21 Jun 2023

The cult Aussie ballroom dancing love story takes to the floor

Why Are Podcasts So Popular? We Dive Into the Global Sensation

Mon 19 Jun 2023

People love podcasts. Okay, maybe not all people - but with over 464 million worldwide podcast listeners, it’s pretty fair to say that they’re popular. Plus, Nottingham has a wealth of podcast creators, ranging from gossip in The Girls Bathroom to historical tours through We Share These Streets. That’s why we decided to dive into the world of this ever-growing form and create a podcast edition of our magazine - starting with the most important question, why are they so beloved?

Notts Filmmakers Michael and Rafe Bird Discuss Genre-Bending Short Spooky Bastard

Sun 18 Jun 2023

We chat to the brothers about their fantastic, subversive film...

Meet The FSN 2023 Finalists: Tom Shawcroft

Sun 18 Jun 2023

Ahead of the Future Sound of Nottingham showcase on 2 July, we're catching up with each finalist to find out more about them. Meet Tom Shawcroft...

We Visit Gasleak Mountain, Nottingham’s Newest Inclusive Art Space

Fri 16 Jun 2023

A brand new art gallery called Gasleak Mountain has just opened in Nottingham - we sit down with its founders to learn all about this exciting, inclusive space...

We Catch Up With Matt Davies-Adams, Notts-Based Host of the Straight Outta Cobham Podcast

Tue 13 Jun 2023

The path from Nottingham to Chelsea is hardly a well-trodden one - yet that’s exactly the route that Matt Davies-Adams, commentator for Chelsea TV and host of the Straight Outta Cobham podcast, has taken. We hear from the Forest fan about what it’s like covering the modern form of the beautiful game, especially with a focus on a team that’s not your own…

Interview: The Stranglers On Their Upcoming 50th Anniversary Tour

Mon 12 Jun 2023

Ahead of their 50th anniversary tour which will come to the Royal Concert Hall next March, Benedict Watson spoke to JJ from The Stranglers...

Meet the man behind the unique take on Macbeth at the Playhouse

Thu 08 Jun 2023

Ian C Douglas interviews Henry Maynard, Artistic Director at Flabbergast, the radical theatre company appearing at the Playhouse...

We Chat to Scott Taylor, the Brains Behind the We Share These Streets Podcast

Wed 07 Jun 2023

Do you ever consider the streets you’re walking on? What happened on them hundreds of years ago? These are the exact questions Scott Taylor asked himself when he created We Share These Streets - the twenty-episode podcast exploring the days of Nottingham past…

We Visit Project Pies, the Carlton Hill-Based Lockdown Sensation That Has Changed Our City’s Food Scene

Sun 04 Jun 2023

From plastering walls to baking pastries, Dan Lione has had a unique journey into the culinary world. We hear all about his internet-conquering, pie-focused passion project: Project Pies…

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