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Nottingham's City of Literature Is Set to Host This Year's Slamovision
Thu 01 Dec 2022Awarded the UNESCO City of Literature title in 2015, Nottingham has a thriving and ever-expanding poetry scene. That’s why it’s no surprise that Cara Thompson won the international Slamovision poetry competition last year with her poem Island Screams. Hosted at Metronome this December in collaboration with WRAP at NTU, we catch up with the poet all about the upcoming event…
Gig Review: Phoebe Green at The Bodega
Wed 30 Nov 2022Phoebe Green embarks on her first UK headline tour...
In Photos: Shinedown, Asking Alexandria and Zero 9.36 at Motorpoint Arena
Wed 30 Nov 2022The PlanetZero World Tour was a dream for rock fans...
LeftLion Meets... Frances Poletti, Writer and Creator of Without Sin
Wed 30 Nov 2022Ahead of the release of ITV X drama Without Sin, we sit down the series' writer and creator, Nottingham's own Frances Poletti...
Gig Review: Skinny Lister at Rescue Rooms
Tue 29 Nov 2022Skinny Lister’s visit to Rescue Rooms felt less like a traditional gig, and more like a recital of shanties upon a particularly rowdy pirate ship...
Film Review: The Swimmers
Tue 29 Nov 2022A dramatized true story of two sisters who flee from Syria for Europe. One eventually competed at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
In Photos: Sarah Borges and Carol Hodge at The Angel Microbrewery
Tue 29 Nov 2022The Angel Microbrewery continues to prove itself as not just a venue for great beer, but great music too...
Gig Review: Jake Bugg at Motorpoint Arena
Sun 27 Nov 2022Nottingham’s very own troubadour Jake Bugg celebrated the tenth anniversary of his self-titled debut album at Motorpoint Arena...
Film Review: Bones and All
Sun 27 Nov 2022Timothee Chalamet takes on the role of a subversive love interest in a 1980’s style horror-drama which bridges the cross-section between comfort and cannibalism.
Gig Review: ViperTime at Peggy's Skylight
Sun 27 Nov 2022If you’ve not been to Peggy’s Skylight yet, there’s now another great reason to visit...
How the Author of Spy Thriller Martin Martin & the Death Express Was Inspired by Intercity Trains
Sat 26 Nov 2022Inspired by his time working as an intercity train manager, Sebastian Sullivan set about writing a railway novel exploring class injustices, with the result being Martin Martin & The Death Express, the satire-meets-spy-novel that was published earlier this year. Our writer, Lewis Keech, catches up with the author to learn more…
Interview: Nottingham Band Vertical Noise on their Christmas single for Framework charity
Sat 26 Nov 2022Vertical Noise tell us all about their partnership with Framework to release their new single Wet Christmas...
Gig Review: The Flatmates at JT Soar
Fri 25 Nov 2022Michael Prince heads down to JT Soar for Sophie Diver, Diablo Furs and The Flatmates...
Interview: Bad Manners
Fri 25 Nov 2022We had a short but sweet phone call with the legendary lead singer of Bad Manners, Buster Bloodvessel, ahead of their Christmas tour which will be coming to Rock City on the 22 December…
Buy: Overheard In Notts Book Volume 4
Fri 25 Nov 2022Christmas 2022 wouldn't be complete without another book full of all the stupid things people in Nottingham have said...
In Photos: UK's Strongest Man Beats World Record at Motorpoint Arena
Fri 25 Nov 2022Ahead of the UK's Strongest Man 2023 competition at Motorpoint in May, we headed down to see if ‘Baby-Faced Assassin’ Paul Smith (not that one) could casually break a world record for most reps of the ‘Daddy Dumbbell’, weighing 90kg...
The Crying Violets' Katie Lyle Chats LeftLion, Splendour and New Tunes
Thu 24 Nov 2022The Crying Violets have become one of the most interesting, unique bands in Nottingham since forming in 2019 - but, despite playing at the likes of Splendour Festival and BBC Introducing, the highlight of the past few years for lead singer Katie Lyle undoubtedly has to be her time as LeftLion’s Music Editor. We chat to her about her passion for both producing and writing about music…
Food Review: Binks Yard
Tue 22 Nov 2022It hasn't been open for too long, but Binks Yard is already establishing itself as a must-visit Notts spot...
How The Pudding Pantry Became One of Nottingham's Most Popular Gems
Tue 22 Nov 2022Serving up amazing coffee, bangin' breakfasts and their famous sweet treats, make sure you to hot-step down to your local Pudding Pantry as soon as possible...
In Photos: Absolute Bowie at Rescue Rooms
Mon 21 Nov 2022Channelling the spirit of this legendary figure is no mean feat, but Absolute Bowie pull it off...
6 Great Events to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: Jake Bugg, BBC Introducing and More
Mon 21 Nov 2022It's music, more music and, um, some cheese on offer in our city this week...
In Photos: Blight Town and Paste at Rough Trade
Sun 20 Nov 2022Rough Trade continues its run of top gigs with Blight Town and Paste...
Everything You Need to Know About Without Sin, the Upcoming ITV X Series Shot In Nottinghamshire
Sun 20 Nov 2022It’s set in Nottingham, it stars Vicky McClure and it’s packed with talent from The Television Workshop - there’s no series more Notts than upcoming drama Without Sin. Ahead of its release on ITV X, we sit down with the show’s writer and creator Frances Poletti to hear all about it…
Gig Review: Sea Girls at Rock City
Sat 19 Nov 2022Following the success of their FIFA 23 featured track Falling Apart, Sea Girls dive headfirst into their biggest UK tour to date, making their first splash in Nottingham’s own Rock City...
Chaos Magic at BACKLIT Gallery: A Studio Space for Embracing the Mystical
Thu 17 Nov 2022Mixing the mystical and the artistic, spirituality and style, Chaos Magic are one of the most singular art collectives in Nottingham. Our Marta Tavares stops by their spot at BACKLIT Gallery to find out more…
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