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Gig Review: John Power at The Bodega

Tue 17 Oct 2023

In addition to a flourishing solo career, John Power had the distinction of being a member of two iconic British bands of the eighties and the nineties, The La’s and Cast. While continuing to work with the La’s, Power resumed his solo career in 2006, releasing an album of hard-stomping folk-rock, Willow She Weeps, in the autumn of that year. Now, he brings music from across his career to The Bodega...

Theatre Review: It’s A Bird at Lakeside Arts Centre

Mon 16 Oct 2023

What a show: It’s a Bird from the Equality Act. Bea Udeh reviews Jordan Gray's latest show...

We Catch Up With Nadine Rose, Founder of Premium Knitwear Brand Rose & Wül, to Find Out About Her Timeless Creations

Sun 15 Oct 2023

Born out of a lockdown hobby, Nottingham premium knitwear brand Rose & Wül has since amassed an ever-growing following, with fans including the likes of TV star Claudia Winkleman. Each piece is hand-knitted by founder Nadine Rose out of luxurious cloud-like merino wool, using her bare hands instead of knitting needles for a super-chunky stitch pattern. We caught up with Nadine to find out more about her timeless creations and how the kindness of an unsuspecting stranger helped her discover her hidden talent.

Festivals of Music, Art and Film, plus Halloween Season Kicks Off: Here's What's In Nottingham 16 - 22 October

Sun 15 Oct 2023

Dance at Hockley Hustle, hear the stories of the Windrush generation, hobnob with artists or get a taste for the city's dark history this week in Nottingham.

Introducing Humanity Project, the Motley Group Putting Humanity Back Into Our Politics

Sat 14 Oct 2023

Imagine a House of Citizens filled with a representatively selected jury of people who aren’t professional politicians, informed by the best expertise, sat atop government alongside the two Houses of Parliament (the Commons and Lords). This House would not be beholden to any manifesto or particular ideology, but steered by thousands of ongoing conversations around the country - inclusively, deliberatively, collectively making long term policy decisions based on the things we can all agree on. Sounds pretty far out right? Well that’s the plan for Humanity Project…

We Spoke With Veronica Pickering, Nottinghamshire’s First Black Female High Sheriff

Fri 13 Oct 2023

Everyone has heard of the High Sheriff of Nottingham, but what does the job entail in the modern age? We spoke with Veronica Pickering, Nottinghamshire’s first Black female High Sheriff, about her truly fascinating career journey, her international and local community work, the changing nature of the public sector, and what she likes to do in her free time…

Celebrating Nottingham’s History of DIY Football Fanzines thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Fri 13 Oct 2023

Two of Nottingham’s best loved football fanzines Brian and The Pie will be given a new lease of life thanks to a regeneration project by LeftLion, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund…

We Catch Up With Beverley Knight Ahead Of Her Headline Show At Royal Concert Hall

Fri 13 Oct 2023

Undoubted Queen of British Soul Beverley Knight continues her triumphs celebrating her fiftieth this year, announcing a headline tour including a date at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall. Our Addie Kenogbon catches up with her before the show...

Down to the Bare Bones: An interview with Mayhem Film Festival

Thu 12 Oct 2023

October is in full swing, so that can only mean one thing for Nottingham’s film fanatics: Mayhem! Founded in 2005, Mayhem Film Festival commences on 12 October, and brings you four days of some of the best contemporary horror in the game. LeftLion HQ caught up with the organisers: Steven Shiel, Chris Cooke, and Film Programmer Melissa Gueneau ahead of the festival...

Notts Wildlife Cameraman to Screen Film at Lakeside Arts

Wed 11 Oct 2023

The documentary is narrated by none other than River Monsters' Jeremy Wade...

The Story Behind Dr. Willard Wigan Mbe’s Miniature Masterpieces Exhibition at Wollaton Hall

Wed 11 Oct 2023

Since April, Dr. Willard Wigan MBE’s Miniature Masterpieces exhibition has been available to view for free at Wollaton Hall. As part of his ‘Disappearing World’ collection and Wollaton Hall’s transformation project, it displays sculptured pieces in the eye of a needle, never before seen on display. We delve into the exhibition in light of the life experiences that shaped Wigan into the artist who he is today…

We Catch Up With Sancho Panza Ahead Of Their Double Headliner At The Chapel

Wed 11 Oct 2023

Local lads Sancho Panza have got an exciting week ahead of them - they'll be performing at The Chapel above The Angel Microbrewery two nights in a row for their double party, supported by some of Nottingham's finest bands. We caught up with them ahead of the event...

Jorja Smith Tells Us All About Her Second Album 'Falling Or Flying'

Tue 10 Oct 2023

Since bursting onto the music scene at the age of just 21 back in 2018, with her critically acclaimed debut album Lost & Found, multi-award winning artist and Midlands lass Jorja Smith has fast become one of the UK’s most iconic neo soul voices. Ahead of her upcoming UK album launch tour which will see her performing at Nottingham’s The Level, we caught up with Jorja to find out more about her highly-anticipated second album Falling or Flying.

Gig Review: Thomas Truax at The Old Bus Depot

Tue 10 Oct 2023

Enigmatic eccentric Thomas Truax not only experiments with style and song structure, he invents and constructs increasingly bizarre instruments to create a truly unique sound allowing him to inhabit a sonic soundscape of his very own. Our Michael Prince went to see him live at The Old Bus Depot...

We Chat to Honey Williams About Being a Black Woman in the World of Art

Mon 09 Oct 2023

Working as an artist, graphic designer, DJ and musical performer, it seems Honey Williams’ creativity holds no bounds, but the glamour of being a full-time artist comes with its ups and downs. Especially when your work centres on race, size and gender. We dropped in to see Honey at City Arts where she has a studio, to discuss art, creativity and being a Black woman in the art world.

We Chat to ALT BLK ERA Ahead of their Rock City Beta Gig

Mon 09 Oct 2023

Following the news of their Youth Music Awards nominations, we chat to Nottingham-based, sister-duo ALT BLK ERA about their upcoming Rock City Beta gig, creating safe spaces in music, and career moments which simply feel too crazy to be real…

We Chat To Singer-Songwriter Re Teu About His Debut EP 'The Author'

Mon 09 Oct 2023

Hailing from the vibrant cities of London and Nottingham, Re Teu is a remarkable multi-instrumentalist, who effortlessly fuses delicate and soul-stirring folk melodies with atmospheric, euphoric rock vibes, and creates a sonic tapestry that is simultaneously one-of-a-kind and warmly reminiscent from the very first note. We chat to him about his debut EP The Author, which is out later this month...

Gig Review: Kopycat Killers v Scam Fender v Subarctic Monkeys at The Level

Mon 09 Oct 2023

One night, one band, three tribute performances. Which one came out on top?

Catherine Ross: Voices from Nottingham's Windrush Generation

Mon 09 Oct 2023

To celebrate Black History Month and the 75th anniversary of Windrush we have been working with the New Art Exchange and their NAE YOUnity Commission funded by Freelands Foundation. Our aim is to highlight the voices of Nottingham's Windrush generation and some of the challenges they faced...

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Live Music, A Beer And Cider Festival, And A Spooky Writing Workshop. Here's What’s On 9 October – 15 October…

Sun 08 Oct 2023

Get into the spirit of Halloween early with some spooky writing, enjoy some beer or cider (responsibly) in the name of Notts legend Robin Hood, or go and see a variety of live music...

Comedy Review: Durk and Ski at Nonsuch Theatre

Sun 08 Oct 2023

The TikTok stars behind Terreh and Countrywide took to a much-loved Notts space - with impressive results...

Student Written, Nottingham MP-Backed Climate Education Bill Makes it into Labour’s Draft Policy Programme

Sun 08 Oct 2023

Teach the Future is a campaign to ensure that students are taught across the curriculum about the climate emergency and ecological crisis, and the solutions and skills needed for the green jobs of the future. Their student-written Climate Education Bill, tabled by Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome, got a step closer to becoming a reality this week, 16 year old Teach the Future volunteer and Young Labour member Liv Marshall explains.

Bettina Wallace: Voices from Nottingham's Windrush Generation

Sun 08 Oct 2023

We Chat to Soul Sister Duo Melonyx All About Their Debut Album ‘Soul Glow'

Sat 07 Oct 2023

Following the release of their debut album Soul Glow (which you should all be familiar with by now, since we gave it high praise in our last issue), we spoke to soul sister duo Melonyx all about the inspirations behind the project, working with Joe Buhdha and others in the Nottingham music community, and what’s coming up next for them later this year…

Jordan Gray: The Scene-Setter, The Story Teller, The Bird, Has Already Taken Off To Several Flights

Sat 07 Oct 2023

Jordan Gray steps out of the spotlight to give a little backstory to her upcoming self-penned, touring production, Is It A Bird...

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