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Mayhem Film Festival 2018

The countdown to Mayhem 2018 has officially begun...

Ollie Green Quintet on Their Dream Performance Locations and Collaborators

Meet a professional Jazz Quintet from Nottingham, a group of young talented musicians that’ll have you dazzled with their impressive tunes and funky beats…

Live Music Review: Gate to Southwell Festival 2018

I approached this – I have to admit – with a little caution, but decided to attend without any preconception (and little previous exposure to the expected musical genre), and (dis)cover the Gate to Southwell 2018 Festival for LeftLion.

5 Places to Grab an Iced Drink on a Roastin' Ott Day in Notts

On a roastin’ ott day when you’re abaht town, you need summat to cool you down. Otherwise you’ll get into a sweateh, tizzeh mess, and none of us want that. Whether you like it sweet or bitter, we’ve got all your tastes covered. Wotyavin?

Art Review: Nottingham Trent University Fine Art Degree Show 2018

Supersized food and bizarre experiences lie in wait at Nottingham Trent University’s Fine Art Degree Show. Here are some of our favourite installation pieces lurking inside the Bonnington Building...

Following the Abortion Vote in Ireland

Last week Ireland voted to repeal the 8th amendment, the piece of law in the constitution that means the life of an unborn foetus is equal to the life of the mother, which was entered into law back in 1983.

The NTU Degree Show 2018 in Photos

Showcasing the work of the university's graduating art and design students, the NTU Art and Design Summer Show is one of the UK's biggest free public exhibitions of creativity...

Ayup Duck: The Latest Nottingham News

Left Duck: Nottinghamshire Cricket News and Updates

May saw Nottinghamshire return home to Trent Bridge for the first time this season and also sees the Outlaws begin the defence of their One Day Cup.

In Another Place: Local Artists Display Work on Billboards Across East Midlands

Advertising bombards our everyday lives, our data isn’t safe anymore, we can’t escape consumerism and it all seems a bit bleak, doesn’t it? What if we could take that advert for the jasmine scented extra-frothy body wash that we can't seem to avoid and replace it with art? Replace the ordinary with something extraordinary. If your peepers have been extra focused, you may have noticed that across the East Midlands, that is exactly what’s happening...

Architects of Air's 2018 Luminarium at Highfields Park in Photos

Ahhh, so pretteh. Our Dan got down to Nottingham Lakeside Arts to take a few snaps of the latest Luminarium from Architects of Air...

What Went Down at Dot to Dot 2018?

Twelve solid hours of live music, beers and burgers, scattered around the coolest and quirkiest corners of Nottingham? Yes, it’s Dot to Dot Festival. We got down to take a few snaps and write a few words about the festival that’s hosted in three different cities over three days…

Speak for Sign: The Importance of Sign Language

Scary fact: any of us could turn deaf at any point, especially those of us that regularly go to gigs or work in the music industry. Founder of local charity Speak for Sign Cate La Starza wants to highlight the feeling of isolation that can come alongside being surrounded by people that have the ability to speak and hear with no assistance...

DHP Support Young Female Music Promoters by Backing New Campaign

Ayup gals. The legends at DHP Family are backing a national campaign to help the next lot of young female music promoters break into the male-dominated grassroots music scene in the UK...

10 Artists to Clock at Dot to Dot 2018

Who's worth getting ahead of the queues for at this year's Dot to Dot festival?

Notts for Nature: Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust on the Importance of Conservation in the City

Spring is in the air, but when was the last time you saw a butterfly or bumblebee in Market Square? We tracked down Trish Evans, Audience Development Manager at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, to find out how their Nottingham for Nature campaign is addressing conservation issues in the city...

Brooklyn's Savak discuss touring with Grey Hairs, listening to Sleaford Mods and more...

Forming in 2015 and featuring members who have performed with the likes of Obits, Edsel, Nation of Ulysses and Holy Fuck, it is fair to say that Savak's punk-rock credentials are undeniable. Sohrab from the band took time out of a busy 5-date co-headline tour around the UK with Nottingham's Grey Hairs to answer some of our questions. Both bands along with Slumb Party roll-up at The Maze this Friday...

J. Littles on the Making of New Music Video for His Latest Single Truth

Jordan Campbell, a.k.a. J Littles has dropped the music video for his latest single, Truth. Full of dystopian imagery and white-eyed walkers, the track takes a swipe at the modern world... 

Meet the Nottingham Man Who Makes Music to Sleep To

Had trouble nodding off recentleh? Alistair Webster, founder of GMB record label has created some tunes to help your lot get forty winks and help with your concentration...

Art Review: Zanele Muholi's Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail The Dark Lioness at New Art Exchange

We got down to New Art Exchange's latest exhibition Zanele Muholi: Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail The Dark Lioness

The People in Nottingham Campaigning for the Right to Abortion in Ireland

On Friday 25 May, Ireland will hold a historic referendum to relax their strict anti-abortion laws. The eighth amendment in the constitution currently means women are forced to travel to other countries to access safe and legal abortion, or to take abortion pills bought online. The repeal movement has spread to the UK and has now reached Nottingham, where East Midlands Together for Yes are trying to encourage Irish citizens to get registered and travel home to vote. Here, Caroline Barry explains why she’ll be making the journey herself…

A Catch-up with Nottingham Caesars

After a tentative start to 2018, last Sunday’s fixture at Coventry Jets saw the Nottingham Caesars American Football team step onto the field with a renewed focus and determination, securing a 28 - 0 victory. It’s still early days though, and with a re-match on home turf later in the month, they’re buckling down and making every training hour count.

Win Two Tickets to Splendour Festival 2018 featuring Paloma Faith, The Stranglers and More...

With plenty of local acts taking to the stage, you don't wanna miss out... 

Film Review: Avengers: Infinity War

More Marvel! Finally! And this one has everyone in it! Huzzah!

Left Duck: Nottinghamshire Cricket News and Updates

April means the kick-off of the cricket season and Nottinghamshire's first three matches featured the full range of English "spring" weather. We have a look back at how they got on out on the pitch.