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Classical Concert Review: The Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra with Jonathon Darlington at the Royal Concert Hall

Director's Seat: Shane Meadows on his gratitude for the Nottingham Television Workshop

Shane Meadows is a legend of British film and television. In the mid-90s he was making lots of short films around Nottingham before releasing his debut feature TwentyFourSeven in 1997. Since then he’s gone on to create masterpieces like A Room For Romeo Brass, Dead Man’s Shoes, This Is England, Gallows Pole, The Stone Roses: Made of Stone and more.

Shane joined us for the fifth instalment of LeftLion Live at the Library, a series of live interviews that we’ve been hosting since July at Nottingham Central Library. In front of a live audience, LeftLion Editor-in-Chief Jared Wilson chatted to Shane about his illustrious career, covering everything from the Nottingham Television Workshop to Notts County FC. Here we’ve treated you to a snapshot of the conversation, which is available in full for your auditory pleasure on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts. 

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #6: Natalie Duncan on Music Careers, Hockley Hustle, Goldie, Jools Holland, Ronnie Scott’s, Peggy’s Skylight and more

Our sixth episode features a conversation with Nottingham-born neo-soul, R&B, jazz (and more) singer-songwriter Natalie Duncan... 

Gig review: Fat Dog at Rescue Rooms

Last night Rescue Rooms was transported to a chaotic whirlwind of warped electro-metal as Fat Dog proved their worth as one of the best live acts on the gig circuit today.

Theatre Review: The Gruffalo at Theatre Royal

Silly old fox. Doesn't he know? The Gruffalo has become a live theatre show...

Behind the curtain: How Kino Kolo are spotlighting Eastern European cinema for East Midlands audiences

Launched one year ago, Mansfield based community cinema project Kino Kilo Notts, has been covering exciting Eastern European cinema throughout the entirety of Nottinghamshire. Screen Editor Autumn Parker spoke to two of the members Liam Skillen and Lila Yakimova about their work so far and their big ambitions to bring various communities together throughout the whole region.

We talk with Hard-Fi about their return to the studio, and why Nottingham rocks

Ahead of their raucous return to the Rock City stage on 23rd November, Hard-Fi frontman Richard Archer talks with Talia Robinson about all things modern musicality and the need for nurturing nostalgia... 

Our November cover artist Jenny Mure talks creativity and comics

This month’s cover artist Jenny Mure talks about drawing Ned Ludd, life as a comics artist and getting inspiration from myth and folklore. 

In photos: Soil at Rock City

We chat with Sports Team about changes in sound, their live show ethos, and KSI...

Sports Team are a band who take music seriously – and always have fun with it. Famous for headline-grabbing stunts, which have led to a feud with Matty Healy and a chart battle with Lady Gaga, the English alt-rockers are determined to keep making waves. Before their big headline show at rescue Rooms next week, Ali Glen caught up with the band...

Review: JT Soar Fest 2024 at the Old Cold Store

JT Soar is 15! To mark this landmark occasion, the local recording studio, venue and all-round grassroots music heroes filled the Old Cold Store with live music from local, national and international bands – for a full weekend. We went along to celebrate with them...

Gig review: Therapy? at Rock City

Therapy? are back at Nottingham's Rock City for the 30th anniversary of Troublegum, their iconic second album. It's a packed house, with energy levels through the roof...

Gig review: Millie Manders and the Shutup at Rescue Rooms, with Ramona's Tea Party

Anarchic fun... All killer, no filler... Earworms aplenty. Exhausting all the superlatives, Millie Manders and the Shutup returned to Nottingham and proved that social awareness and a sense of justice need never be dull...

In photos: Grain Mother at The Grove, with Jiminil and Purple Hat Mob

Laughs and absurdity in Nottingham's best known wormhole

Adrian Reynolds goes down a wormhole and finds comedy and compliance...

In photos: Set in Motion at Saltbox, with Alma Close and King Cerulean

After the End of History: British Working Class Photography 1989 – 2024 at Bonington Gallery

Over at Bonington Gallery an unfiltered time capsule of working class life is on display in the latest exhibition, After the End of History. Prompting questions about both change and continuity in British culture, over three decades of everyday life is revealed through the lens of 22 different photographers, including Richard Bilingham, Serena Brown and Rob Clayton. 

Gig review: Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout at Metronome

From playing bass guitar in much-love art-rock band, Prefab Sprout, Martin McAloon has stepped forward to centre stage. Suffering from retinal and tinnitus issues, his brother Paddy is no longer able to tour live, so, in a heart-warming tribute, his younger brother has swapped four strings for six to breathe new life into the best of the Durham act’s material...

From cyphers to Mickey Mouse on ice skates: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 11-18 November

This week in Nottingham, experimental musicians of highest calibre take over all of the best grassroots venues, while over at Motorpoint Arena the Disney canon is well-and-truly brought to life...

Gig review: Champagne for Lulu at the Royal Concert Hall

60 years since Lulu hit the UK charts with Shout and, having turned 75 last year, it's time for the star to step back a little — but not before enjoying one final tour and a huge party. Michael Prince sampled the energy and all the big hits..

Gig review: Bob Dylan returns to Nottingham

"Einstein, disguised as Robin Hood, with his memories in a trunk
Passed this way an hour ago with his friend, a jealous monk" - Bob Dylan, Desolation Row

Film Review: Anora

In part a wide-eyed odyssey of decadence and excess, but look closer and Anora speaks to the true intimacy that can be gained through solidarity. 

In photos: Deadletter at Rescue Rooms, with Modern Woman

Gig review: Glass Animals at Motorpoint Arena

Conall Stacey discovered Glass Animals when Heat Waves hit the FIFA soundtrack, but seeing them live at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena showed him they’re much more than just that hit song. A wild and creative set and strong support from The Big Moon meant a night to remember...

In photos: Spinn at The Bodega, with Cam Mannix and Black Cats & Magpies