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From a Duck on Bike Launch to Castle Rock’s Yard Party, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week
Mon 08 May 2023Great music, great poetry -- you know what? Just bloody great times are coming to Notts this week...
LeftLion Appoint Sophie Gargett As New Editor
Mon 08 May 2023Changes 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.
Gig Review: Michael Bublé at Motorpoint Arena
Mon 08 May 2023Yeah, we enjoyed a night with Michael Bublé... What of it?
In Photos: Steve Mason, Caleb Harris and Midnight Rodeo
Mon 08 May 2023With 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
Sun 07 May 2023When 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
Sat 06 May 2023LeftLion’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
Fri 05 May 2023Kevin Stanley reviews the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra...
We Visit Long Eaton’s Street Food Kitchen, Winner of the Blue Ribbon Good Food Award for Cafes
Fri 05 May 2023This popular local joint is a worthy winner of its prize...
Gig Review: Scowl at The Bodega
Thu 04 May 2023Jake Longhurst took a trip to The Bodega to see Scowl...
Chronic Insanity are Proving Theatre Can be Sustainable
Thu 04 May 2023Theatre 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
Wed 03 May 2023In 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.
How Can Nottingham's Broadmarsh Development be Truly Sustainable and Inclusive?
Tue 02 May 2023Local campaigner Ewan Cameron calls for sustainability and public ownership to be at the heart of the Broadmarsh development.
Film Review: Polite Society
Mon 01 May 2023Is Polite Society one for your watchlist? We politely ask you to read this review and find out...
Speak Easy: The Collaboration With Nottingham Playhouse Providing Young People With Creative Spaces
Fri 28 Apr 2023Members of the UNESCO City of Literature Youth Board, Connor Brown and Abi Hutchison, have created an event called Speak Easy in collaboration with Nottingham Playhouse. We chat to the duo about breaking into the creative industry as a young person and what the event means to them…
Review: Iceland Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Concert Hall
Thu 27 Apr 2023Ian C Douglas reviews the Iceland Symphony Orchestra...
Interview: Underground House Legend Grace Sands
Wed 26 Apr 2023We chat to underground house legend and co-founder of Nottingham’s DiY Soundsystem Grace Sands, ahead of her headline performance alongside Bustawidemove, Gyals in Notts and fellow globally renowned house DJ and producer Andy Riley...
We Chat To Kultur Shock Ahead Of Their Show At The Bodega
Wed 26 Apr 2023Kultur Shock's bass player Guy M. Davis tells LeftLion a bit more about what to expect from the band’s show at The Bodega tonight…
Nottingham Digital Summit Returns - First Look at the Lineup
Wed 26 Apr 2023The Midlands’ largest digital marketing conference is set to return to Nottingham this summer...
In Photos: Record Store Day 2023
Wed 26 Apr 2023We capture Rough Trade's line-up for Record Store Day 2023...
Record Store Day Review: Ella Clayton at Rough Trade
Wed 26 Apr 2023Phil Taylor picks his own personal highlight from Record Store Day 2023...
Out of Time: Susannah Wright
Wed 26 Apr 2023Freedom of press is an ever important issue. What are people allowed to say? What’s being censored? What are the repercussions of it all? But did you know that an important figure when it comes to the freedom of publishing comes from Nottingham? We learn more about Susannah Wright, the Nottingham woman who went to jail for her beliefs…
3 Reasons Why You Should Check Out Some International Ice Hockey in Nottingham
Sun 23 Apr 2023With Team GB games coming thick and fast, here's why you should get down to the Motorpoint Arena ASAP...
Film Review: Sick of Myself
Sun 23 Apr 2023This dark comedy takes aim at the attention-obsessed - and fully hits the target...
Find Out More About The Hollow Man, a Nottingham-Based Music and Film Project
Sat 22 Apr 2023We chat to LeftLion contributor Bassey to learn more about his collaborative film and music project, 'The Hollow Man' and how you can get involved…
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