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We Chat to Hallowed Men About Their New Album ‘Hollow Man'
Thu 14 Dec 2023Fellow LeftLion writers Bassey and Rich Higton (AKA Jarrow Junction) have come together as Hallowed Men to release a collaborative album titled Hollow Man. We find out more about it...
Sunflower Thieves Release New Single ‘It’s Not Like the Christmas Films’ - A Sad Anthem for the Festive Season
Thu 14 Dec 2023They may be based in Leeds now, but they grew up playing music in Notts and they're super talented, so we'll happily claim them as ours. And they've just released a Christmas tune, which is well worth talking about...
We Chat to Author Nick Emm About His Neurodiverse New Book
Tue 12 Dec 2023Like fingerprints, no two brains are exactly the same. Nottingham author Nick Emm's new book for young readers, Jude and the First of the Nine, is a fantastically realised tale that celebrates all the different ways in which we think. We sat down with the man himself to hear about his journey...
Theatre Review: Once Upon a Crime at Nottingham New Theatre
Tue 12 Dec 2023Our Amelia Brookes reviews Once Upon a Crime at Nottingham New Theatre...
We Chat to Divorce About Their New EP 'Heady Metal’ and Sold Out Rescue Rooms Show
Sun 10 Dec 2023Whether you’ve heard them at one of Nottingham’s music festivals such as Dot to Dot or Hockley Hustle, or more recently on Radio 1, Divorce are poised for huge success in 2024, following the release of their Heady Metal EP last month and a sold-out headline tour that they are in the midst of. While they were in Brighton supporting Willie J Healey, we caught up with vocalist and bassist Tiger Cohen-Towell, vocalist and guitarist Felix Mackenzie-Barrow, and guitarist Adam Peter Smith…
We Chat to Author Rebecca Buxton All About Her New Book ‘Prickelus Gets Caught’
Mon 04 Dec 2023Full of hedgehog related activities, recipes, advice and storytelling, Prickelus Gets Caught is a delightful book for children and adults, written and illustrated by Nottingham author Rebecca Buxton. We caught up with Rebecca to find out about her inspirations and what the process of writing is like as a deaf, dyslexic and autistic person…
We Explore the New Central Library
Sun 03 Dec 2023Nottingham's new Central Library, located within the developing Broadmarsh complex, is now open to everyone, and we were lucky enough to head down to the opening event last week...
Green Hustle Launch Twenty Twenty Tree Project With Trees For Cities, Planting Over 2,023 New Trees
Mon 27 Nov 2023Green Hustle's latest and largest tree planting project, in collaboration with Trees For Cities, has just begun, but there's still three dates left for you to get involved with. Green Hustle Co-Director Adam Pickering tells us all about it...
We Chat to Author Nicola Monaghan to Discuss Her New Book 'Wish You Were Here'
Fri 24 Nov 2023We caught up with Nicola Monaghan, author of The Killing Jar, Starfishing and The Okinawa Dragon, to discuss becoming a writer, crafting detective novels and her new book Wish You Were Here…
Live Music, Festive Markets, Skating, and Graphic Novels at the New Central Library: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 20 - 26 November
Sun 19 Nov 2023It may still be November but the festive season has kicked off in Notts, with Christmas markets, light switch ons and murder mysteries to get you in the mood. But for those who want to keep Christmas firmly for December, you can brighten up your week with live music and more...
Standing in This Place: A New Statue Commemorating the Historical Women of Nottingham
Thu 16 Nov 2023In April of 2024, Rachel Carter & The Legacy Makers are due to raise a statue titled Standing in This Place in the rejuvenated Broadmarsh. It depicts two women hand in hand - a white female garment worker and an enslaved African woman. The project is still seeking fundraising so that it can stand life-size and do justice to its inspiration...
We Catch up With Seas of Mirth About Their Fantastically Fun New Record ‘Kriller'
Sun 12 Nov 2023Almost four years since their last album, Nottingham’s best party band Seas of Mirth have stormed back onto our record players with Kriller, a groovy fandango of deep sea disco tunes. We caught up with members Al Juddy and Paul Lynch to find out their recent highlights and hijinks...
We Chat to Molly About Her New EP 'Burning Bridges'
Sat 11 Nov 2023Molly is one of Nottingham’s brightest young talents, the singer-songwriter has just performed at Hockley Hustle, and released her new EP Burning Bridges last month. We chatted to her about what it was like breaking through in the city, and what went into the making of her new EP...
We Catch Up With Marvin’s Revenge Following the Release of Their New EP 'VR Porn'
Tue 07 Nov 2023Lighting a fuse under their previous EP Harry’s Redroom, Nottingham based three-piece Marvin’s Revenge released their explosive new EP VR Porn yesterday. We caught up with them to find out more…
We Speak to the Producer and Co-Creator of Choosing Children, A New Immersive Theatre Experience Coming to Lakeside Arts
Sat 04 Nov 2023A new immersive theatre experience coming to Lakeside Arts later this month dips into the topical and troubling subject of genetic engineering. Ahead of the show we spoke to Producer Laura Wilkinson and Co-Creator Ben Fredericks to find out how VR, audience participation and ethical implications integrate into this unique performance…
We Chat to Bexx About Her New EP 'Sucker'
Wed 25 Oct 2023Experimental pop-rock artist Bexx may be living the London life now, but she started off in our very own Nottingham, before heading to Peterborough, where she spent the majority of her life. Her connections to the city remain strong though, with her being a finalist of Future Sound of Nottingham, as well as returning to perform for the Pride celebrations two years running. We chat to her following the release of EP 'Sucker' about maturing her sound, being a queer artist, and upcoming gigs...
University Dos and Don’ts: Here’s How to Get the Best Out of Your Student Experience When Meeting New People
Thu 21 Sep 2023One of the best parts about transitioning to university and moving to a brand new city is the opportunity to widen your friendship circle and meet people from all across the country - and even the globe. For lots of people, it can be daunting coming into a brand new environment with expectations created by the likes of social media, trashy teen movies, and older siblings.
But the uncertainty of who you will meet and spend at least the next three years with should be an exciting prospect. During Freshers’ Week, you will end up repeatedly telling people what you’re studying and the name of your childhood pet - and as frustrating as this may get, it will all be worth it, because eventually you will meet the people who you will share this entire experience with.
When settling into a new environment, university included, you have a very simple responsibility to respect everyone that you encounter, even if there is a difference of opinion - whether this is political or religious beliefs, interests and hobbies, attitudes towards drinking alcohol, or different cultural backgrounds. So, we have curated some dos and don’ts that you should keep in mind when you arrive in your new home and meet your new flatmates and friends…
Stay Safe at University: Here Are Some Handy Resources for New Students in Nottingham
Fri 15 Sep 2023Right now, you’re likely to have just moved away from home for the first time in your life, and for some of you, this will be your first time living in a city. Believe us when we say it’s normal to feel a bit nervous, you definitely aren’t the only one. But just know that there are plenty of resources available for you, which you should not hesitate to use at any point during your time here if you feel that you need to. Here’s some information that will help you to keep both yourself and your new friends safe as you navigate your new home…
We Catch Up With Artistic Director Saad Eddine Said as New Art Exchange Turns 15 Years Old
Mon 11 Sep 2023With a sleek, black facade that sets it apart from the predominantly red brick cityscape of the locality, New Art Exchange, (NAE) which stands as a local (and national) landmark at the heart of Hyson Green, is celebrating their 15th birthday. Saad Eddine Said, artistic director and CEO at the NAE speaks about how the institution has emerged as a centre that celebrates the diversity of artistic expression and creativity rooted in South-Asian, African and Caribbean traditions.
New Film Group Brings the Best of Eastern European Cinema to Notts
Fri 08 Sep 2023Kino Koło Notts is taking over St John’s Centre in Mansfield on Friday 22 September, with a screening of cult classic The Cruise kicking off the action...
Notts Filmmaker Derry Shillitto Talks Us Through His New AI-Inspired Feature
Sat 26 Aug 2023The film explores the potential impact of AI in education...
We Chat to Author John Tomlinson About His New Memoir ‘Noises After Dark'
Wed 16 Aug 2023John Tomlinson journeyed to Somalia to volunteer for the Save the Children fund during the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia in the 1980s. Now, he plans to raise money for the charity and hopes to raise awareness along with it, through his memoir Noises After Dark. We chat to the Nottingham author about his experiences at the time, what it was like to write about them in retrospect, and how he still managed to inject an uplifting sense of humour and heart into his storytelling…
We Catch Up With Documentary Maker Jeanie Finlay About Her New Film ‘Your Fat Friend'
Tue 15 Aug 2023Known for her ability to tell human stories with respect, intrigue, and honesty, Nottingham-based Jeanie Finlay has established herself as one of the country’s finest documentary-makers. Now, she’s releasing her ninth feature, Your Fat Friend, which tells the story of anonymous blogger turned best-selling author Aubrey Gordon. We hear all about it…
We Speak to the Owners of Happy Sunday Vintage Shop About Their New Venture
Mon 14 Aug 2023A stunning new glass-fronted beauty has opened its door on Nottingham’s Derby Road. The arrival of the eye-catching vintage emporium Happy Sunday Vintage is another addition to the exciting independents in the area including Little Brickhouse, Little Plant Guys, the Danish Homestore and The Lime Gallery, to name a few. After staying vacant for many years, the iconic building (which many around the city will recognise as the old Ben Bowers restaurant) has been transformed into a technicolour, rummagers’ dream of vintage clothing, rare antique finds, one-of-a-kind mid-century furniture and homeware. Addie Kenogbon caught up with Happy Sunday co-owners, Bryony Selway and Mihnea Georgescu, and their ‘pawsernal’ assistant, Stevie the dog, to find out more about their new venture.
We Chat to LensFayre Owners Alecia and Dan About Their New Snap Camera
Mon 17 Jul 2023Snapping pictures on your phone may be quick and simple, but sometimes you want to go a bit deeper with photography. Luckily, LensFayre in Sneinton Market is here to help. Selling a variety of cameras, offering repairs and advice and providing budding photographers with things to get involved in. We sat down with owners Alecia and Dan to find out what they have going on...
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