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The Write Stuff: Nottingham-Based Author Jon McGregor Set to Judge Leicester Writes Competition

Not content with being “Britain’s second-best short story writer”, Jon McGregor is set to judge the 2018 Leicester Writes short story competition. 

Sound of the Lion #66

With JC and The Sunshine Band, Taco Hell, Gallery 47, Cherry Hex and The Dream Church, The Chase, Louis Croft, Faceless, The Ruffs and T.O.W.E.R.S...

Word War III: Poetry by First Story Students at Farnborough Academy

Local author Paula Rawsthorne treats us to a selection of writings from her First Story students at Farnborough Academy, published in their anthology Word War III...

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: A Beijinger in a Lion's Den

Our man in Beijing is back in Notts, and he recently spent a week in the LeftLion office…

Nottingham Poetry Festival 2018 is Coming

Clear out your lungs and get your pathos out, the third Nottingham Poetry Festival is gearing up to be a corker...

Sound of the Lion #65

With Taurtollo, Lokumu, Yashmak Webs, Charlesworth, heurt, Torn Sail, Slumb Party, Oliver Whitehouse and Saint Raymond...

Left Panther: Nottingham Panthers News & Updates

The Panthers have been hot on the ice and November brought another massive European game to the National Ice Centre. Our Sally was on hand to tell us all about the team's roaring success

Gone Feral: Punk and Poetry at Low-Light Magazine launch

Who doesn't love a bit of punk? Hi-Vis are back with their DIY dazzlers, and we went down to the Chameleon to see what they had to say for themselves. 

Sound of the Lion #64

With Schnez, VVV, Georgina Wood, When The Sun Hits, Gallery 47, John Maslen, Pre-Birds, Alice Short and Carcass...

Dr Kevin Harvey on Poetry and Dementia

Dr. Kevin Harvey is an Assistant Professor in Sociolinguistics over at the University of Nottingham. Alongside a group of his students, he’s been reading poetry with dementia sufferers in care homes across Nottingham, with some astounding results...

Anti-Austerity Movement We Shall Overcome Brings Music and Poetry to Notts

Musicians and poets are joining forces this week for a long weekend of charity gigs in and around Nottingham. Under the national banner of the anti-austerity movement, We Shall Overcome, they’re bringing you a stellar weekend of local talent. In return, they’re asking you to dig deep and donate to help vital support services stay afloat…

Sound of the Lion #63

With Grey Hairs, Giant Head, The Idolins, Less Than Nothing, New Apostles, Foule, Eyre Llew, Cathode Ray Eyes and Amber Run...

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: Let’s Censor like Lions and Tigers and Bears.

Oh my! Our man in Beijing is back with an unconventional approach for Nottingham's 2023 City of Culture bid. The real question is, how deep is your love?

Sound of the Lion #62

With Berserk, Vandal Savage, Taco Hell, Luke Peter Foster, Congi, The Madeline Rust, Sunset Nebula, Isaac and Childhood...

6 Creative Writing Pieces You Need To Read Today

Over the past few months, Nottingham Trent University have been working in association with Broadway Cinema, Writing East Midlands and Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature to host talks and critical-creative writing workshops that explore contemporary issues: from race and sexuality, to discovering life on Mars. The event series was called Re:Vision, and attendees have been crafting loads of work over the duration, so here’s a selection of the goods for you to sample…

Sound of the Lion #61

With Juga-Naut & Michall Parknsun, David J Newton, Jimi Mack, Yazmin Lacey, Huw Costin, Charlie Ulyatt, Wolfclub, Verbal Warning and Little Barrie...

Jackie Kay at Inspire Poetry Festival 2017

Scotland's Poet Laureate Jackie Kay celebrates family and friendship with a reading from the heart at Southwell Library...

Hollie McNish at Inspire Poetry Festival 2017

Swearing and drinking in the library with Hollie McNish

Sound of the Lion #60

With Bloody Head, Brad Dear, Russian Linesman, Issaka, Dystopian Future Movies, Hashtagobi, Joseph Knight, flöat and Stacey McMullen...

Aurora Poetry and Short Fiction Open Competition 2017 Prize Awards

The Particle Beast book launch at the Nottingham Writer’s Studio

Nottingham based author, Ian Douglas, explores life on Mars in the third instalment of his teen sci-fi adventure. We headed down to the book launch at NWS, where Douglas spoke about what’s in store for Zeke Hailey in this gripping nigh-apocalyptic tale…

Neil Fulwood talks about the making of his debut poetry collection, No Avoiding It

“The poems are entirely personal expressions. There’s nothing owed, no debt to anybody else’s artistic legacy”

Sound of the Lion #59

With Arc Nade, Endless Grinning Skulls, Cameron Sinclair Harris, Minatore, Daudi Matsiko, Widows, Sawyer, Tom McCartney and London Grammar...

England Lions V South Africa A at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground

The sun was out and the entry was free, so we sent Gav along to check out the England nearly men as they took on their South African counterparts in the cricket at Trent Bridge…

Sound of the Lion #58

With Alice Short, Brooders, Jum, Ben McElroy, Fonzse, Crimson General, Alec Bowman, Gallery 47 and Punish The Atom...