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Gig review: New Currents festival at Trent Navigation

Could there be a better way to spend the Bank Holiday weekend than watching some of the best young musicians in Nottingham perform, under the scorching hot sun, with a beer in hand, whilst raising money for charity? We don’t think so, which is why we headed over to New Currents festival at Trent Navigation for this all-day event…

Elevating voices of the Global Ethnic Majority with Transform, a city takeover by New Art Exchange

With aims to celebrate and amplify the leadership, creativity, and broader cultural stewardship of the Global Ethnic Majority in Nottingham through music, film, talks and more, pioneering Forest Fields art gallery New Art Exchange is soon to launch Transform, a City Takeover. We spoke to CEO & Artistic Director Saad Eddine-Said and Associate Artistic Director Saziso Phiri, about this new festival.

Eclectic Nottingham jazz rock band Otala tell us about their new single Commedia

Teetering on the intersection between post-rock, spoken word poetry, and new-age jazz, Otala have garnered local interest for their unique tapestry of creative inspiration. Their latest single Commedia marks the beginning of an exciting year for the band. We sat down with frontman Oscar Thorpe, saxophonist Charlotte Foulkes, and drummer Fin Hills to talk about their upcoming record…

Food Review: Bang Pa In - The Newest Supper Club in Nottingham Weaves Tales of Thailand

We Discover More About Fascinating Finds from Nottingham’s Caves, the new exhibition at Nottingham University Museum

Nottingham is a unique city, the home to many famous historical figures, it’s a place brimming with culture and history. One feature however, sets it apart more than any other; its caves. Archaeologist Cameron Black went to Fascinating Finds from Nottingham’s Caves, the new exhibition at Nottingham University Museum to see what has been unearthed of Nottingham’s ancient history.

We Find out More About New Currents, Nottingham’s New Day Festival

Nottingham has many successful day festivals but this year, there's a new kid on the block. Here's some more information about New Currents festival...

Local Star Holly Humberstone Discusses Rising Fame, Overcoming Stage Fright and Her New Release

Local star Holly Humberstone is on a high, and still rising fast. We caught up with her between tours to discuss her confessional songwriting, how she has gained confidence performing on stage, and why Nottingham is still so special to her.

We tried out the National Justice Museum's brand new escape room

Adding another facet to their already varied and exciting calendar of events, The National Justice Museum has launched Guilty?! - a new escape room that takes players for an interactive adventure through the Grade II listed historic prison. The LeftLion team went down to try it out…

We Chat to Lizzie Esau About Her New Single, Working with Steve Grainger, and Dot to Dot

Lizzie Esau may hail from Newcastle, but her long-time working relationship with Notts-based producer Steve Grainger means that she is an honorary citizen. We chat to her all about her latest single Wait Too Late, her upcoming appearance at Dot to Dot, and her unofficially-announced upcoming sophomore EP...

Notts Author Rory Waterman Discusses His New Book Come Here To This Gate

Rory Waterman is a writer whose bow has many strings. As a critic and poet, his work has appeared in the Times Literary Supplement, The Guardian and the Poetry Review. His fêted first collection was shortlisted for the Seamus Heaney Prize. We sat down to discuss the creative spark and where it’s taken him…

Competition: Win A VIP Experience At Could Be Real Tribute Festival

Get ready to immerse yourself in a night of nostalgia as the Could Be Real Tribute Festival descends upon Newstead Abbey on Friday 5 July 2024.

LeftLion have some big prizes to give away as two lucky winners will each receive a pair of VIP tickets and a £50 bar tab. The winner will be drawn on Monday 29 April and notified by email soon after. To be in with a chance of winning read on...

Nottingham Rapper Juga-Naut Talks About New Album Bem II

Humour, truth and growth are some of the ingredients to Bem II, the brand new self-produced album from Nottingham rapper Juga-Naut. We asked him to give us a taste of how he blends lyrics, meaning, production, collaboration and visuals to make such a record.

Nottingham Residents Invited to Take Part in World-First Citizen Assembly Initiative at New Art Exchange

New Art Exchange (NAE) is setting a global precedent for community-led arts delivery with the launch of the VOICE Assembly, a permanent citizen assembly to be included within the diverse arts organisation's leadership structure. The initiative invites forty local residents to represent the wider community and directly shape NAE’s neighbourhood strategy and investments. NAE is developing a blueprint for cultural institutions worldwide, championing citizen-led decision-making in arts and culture.

Jude Forsey Tells Us All About His New Single ‘It’s all a waste'

We sit down for a chat with 16-year-old Wollaton-based musician Jude Forsey, who tells us all about his song-writing process, studying at Confetti, his musical influences, his acting work, and the support he has received from Dean Jackson and BBC Introducing...

Rock City To House Ashes of Lemmy From Motorhead in New Statue

Rock City and the Derbyshire-based Bloodstock festival have announced that the legendary, late, great Lemmy Kilmister will be memorialised with a new bust containing his ashes appearing at both venues...

GOBS Announce Their Brand-New Show 'EARTH'

Nottingham's hand-picked poetry collective returns with a globe-spanning show...

We Chat to Holly Williams About Her Highly Anticipated New Novel

A seasoned freelance journalist, Holly Williams has embarked upon another career as a novelist. As NTU WRAP's featured author for this spring she was in town at the new Central Library, so we thought we'd catch up with her... 

Plans Unveiled For New Bridge Over River Trent

Nottingham City Council have unveiled new plans for a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over the River Trent, creating links between the Waterside regeneration area, Colwick Park, Lady Bay, West Bridgford and the major sports stadiums...

We Chat to A9 Films’ Screenwriter and Director Alfie Rowley-Stone All About New Film ‘I Don’t Want to Share Your Love'

I Don't Want To Share Your Love is the newest release from Nottingham-based A9 Films - Sofia Jones speaks to its screenwriter and director, Alfie Rowley-Stone, all about it…

Kicking Off the New Year in Notts - Theatre, Music and Meeting New People: Here’s What’s on in Notts 8 - 14 January

If it's your resolution to get out more in 2024, kick off your year with some theatre, cabaret and social events to meet new people in Notts this week...

Cappo on His New Album ‘Canon’, His Recently Completed PhD, and the Importance of Collaboration

Released in three separate parts (Pain, Escapism and Absolution), Cappo’s latest album Canon represents a leap forward in the maturity of his lyrical, literature-infused Hip Hop music. We speak to him about the process of creating the record with producer Kong The Artisan, his recently-completed PhD at Nottingham Trent University, and his collaborations with familiar Notts musicians and poets…

Concert Review: Sinfonia Viva's New Year Gala at the Royal Concert Hall

Kevin Stanley sees in the New Year with Sinfonia Viva at the Royal Concert Hall...

LeftLion to Launch New Stand-alone Nottingham Events Platform

For over a decade we at LeftLion have run an online events directory offering a service to events promoters, organisations and venues across the city. We are delighted to let you know we’ll soon be seriously upping our game…

Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 in Notts with Cocktails, Classical, Soul, Drum & Bass, Indie and Family Friendly Events

Whatever your musical taste, if you want to hit the streets this New Year's Eve, there's an event for you in Nottingham...

The Best Places to Catch Festive Favourites and Classic Films in Nottingham This Christmas and New Year

From Die Hard to Home Alone, Notts cinemas have got you covered...