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LeftLion Screen Podcast 2.1: Luke Gentry, The Wheel of Time Sound Designer

Fri 28 Jan 2022

The LeftLion Screen Podcast returns with new hosts and new interviews, starting with The Wheel of Time's Luke Gentry...

Exhibition Review: Without the Sun at Surface

Wed 26 Jan 2022

An eight-week long residency for three local artists ends with a thought-provoking group exhibition at Surface…

Kingdom Rapper Discusses His New Album, Getting Into Music and How He’s Supporting Community Projects in Nottingham

Tue 25 Jan 2022

Kingdom Rapper, AKA Benje Howard, is a rapper making music with a message. We sit down with him to chat about everything from his new album - produced with Mark Gamble - to how he’s using his music to support community projects throughout Nottingham…

Notts Barrister Christian Weaver Opens Up on the Importance of His New Pocket-Sized Book on Human Rights

Fri 21 Jan 2022

We chat to Carlton’s Christian Weaver, writer of The Law in 60 Seconds: A Pocket Guide to Your Rights, about his route into law, Kill the Bill, and why it’s so important to protect our freedoms…

Two Notts Creatives Discuss the Future of Ratcliffe-On-Soar Power Station

Tue 18 Jan 2022

Architectural Designer William Harvey and artist Ryan Boultbee, two creatives obsessed with the built environment, discuss the uncertain future of Ratcliffe-on-Soar (R-o-S) power station - that’s the big’un, with the giant cooling towers, that you can see dominating the landscape on the approach to Notts…

Film Review: Scream

Mon 17 Jan 2022

The fifth film in the Scream franchise, um, Scream, is in cinemas now - and it is well worth a watch...

We Chat to Sophie Gargett, the Nottingham-Based Editor of Creative Culture Magazine The Dilettante

Sun 16 Jan 2022

Artists, agony aunts and adorable cats - ‘creative culture’ magazine The Dilettante really has it all. We hear from its Nottingham-based editor, Sophie Gargett, about what people can expect from this peculiar publication…

Exhibition Review: John Newling in the Studio at Beam

Sat 15 Jan 2022

In this online exhibition, John Newling explores the Earth and ecology through the medium of soil, followed by a short essay. We discuss some of the most poignant works on display…

A Tribute To Colin Slater MBE 1934-2022

Thu 13 Jan 2022

Colin Slater MBE, the BBC Radio Nottingham Sports Broadcaster who spent over half a century covering the fortunes of Notts County FC, died on Monday 10 January at the age of 87.

We Hear All About New Book Follow the Moon and Stars: A Literary Journey Through Nottinghamshire

Thu 13 Jan 2022

Approached by Five Leaves Publications, John Baird set off on a mission to uncover Nottinghamshire’s literary history. We catch up with the author about his new book Follow the Moon and Stars: A Literary Journey Through Nottinghamshire…

We Hear From Notts Director Liam Dexter on the Inspiration for His Short Film Bums: A Day in the Life

Tue 11 Jan 2022

We speak to Liam Dexter, writer, director and star of the entertaining yet emotional mockumentary Bums: A Day in the Life - which follows three down-on-their-luck lads who spend their days roaming the streets of Nottingham…

How Notts Suburbs Have Seen a Resurgence Since the Start of the Pandemic

Sun 09 Jan 2022

From greengrocers to coffee shops, the pandemic inspired people to shop independent and support their local high streets. Almost two years on from the first lockdown, we investigate whether these shopping habits stuck and how they’re transforming Nottingham…

5 Nottingham Acts to Check Out at Beat the Streets 2022

Wed 05 Jan 2022

Beat the Streets, the city-spanning celebration of music which aims to raise money for local charities like Framework, is back this month. We take a look at some of the best Notts artists taking to one of the many stages on Sunday 30 January…

Rebecca Grant Chats BBC’s Showtrial, Working With Line of Duty Producers and Growing Up in Nottingham

Wed 05 Jan 2022

Actress, singer, dancer and artist – Rebecca Grant has done a lot since growing up in Nottingham and beginning her career in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Bombay Dreams, aged just nineteen. We chat to the talented all-rounder about her time in Notts, passion projects and her most recent appearance in BBC’s Showtrial…

5 of the Best Films to See in Nottingham Cinemas in January 2022

Sat 01 Jan 2022

Start the new year off right - with a big old dose of silver screen action...

We Went to Hatchet Harry's and Became Axe-Throwing Gods... Sort Of

Thu 30 Dec 2021

We're going to have to axe that you check this out for yourself...

Pick of The Week - The New Year's Eve Special

Sun 26 Dec 2021

Get those sparkly dresses out. New Years is just around the corner...

TV Review: Hawkeye

Thu 23 Dec 2021

Hawkeye brings a bit of festive cheer to the MCU, with a slightly goofy take on the Marvel house style…

Nusic New Music Podcast #257 with Finn B & Saffron, hidingthehurt and More...

Wed 22 Dec 2021

This week’s New Music Podcast features the boxing skater, an actual Future Session, plus an actual actual set of original Nottingham Xmas tunes...

Film Review: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Sat 18 Dec 2021

Spidey is back, and so are his greatest foes – incy wincy spoilers may follow...

Gig Review: Anything for Love - The Meat Loaf Story at Motorpoint Arena

Sat 18 Dec 2021

On Tuesday 16 December, the greatest tunes from one of the planet's most famous rockstars filled the ears of music fans in our fair city...

New Pop-up Project Offers Space for Creative Ways to Tackle Climate Change

Fri 17 Dec 2021

The Green Light in the City project aims to offer a space for learning, fun, and discussion around environmental issues...

Interview: Mark Rosenblatt, Director of Award-Winning Short Film Ganef

Thu 16 Dec 2021

We chat to Mark Rosenblatt, director of the powerful short film Ganef - which was named Best UK Short Film at the 2020 Nottingham International Film Festival, and investigates the impact of trauma on Holocaust victims and their loved ones…