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The Moonshine Sessions: Careless Hearts by Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes

The Moonshine Sessions are a collaboration between Gigantic Tickets and Alchemistic Records borne out of a shared commitment to live music. They aim to provide a platform for cutting edge global talent as well as showcase the best of the vibrant music scene in our home city. This week's release sees Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes perform Careless Hearts.

What Do Johnny Vegas, Ricky Gervais, Ross Nobel and Stewart Lee Really Think of Just The Tonic Owner Darrel Martin?

Nottingham’s longest-running comedy club Just the Tonic is back with a brand new residency at Metronome. To celebrate, we’ve delved deep into the LeftLion archives to let owner Darrell Martin know what some of Britain’s most famous comedians really think of him and his club...

City Stylin' #18

We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...

Shit-Faced Shakespeare are Bringing a Drunken Performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream to Notts

Back in Shakespeare’s day, the water was so dirty that alcohol was the preferred drink of choice, meaning that there’s every chance actors performed his work half-cut. Shit-Faced Shakespeare are taking the Bard’s work back it’s roots, with one member of the cast getting tipsy during each performance. We spoke to members Saul Barron, Lucy Norris and Beth-Louise Priestly about their boozy exploits ahead of a performance at the Nottingham Playhouse...

SOLD OUT: Overheard In Notts The Book Vol 1

It’s a book of stupid stuff we’ve heard you say, and have written down. Big baby is watching you...

NottsShop: October 2019, Student Special

We're back from our summer sojourn to greet in the new term! (OK, so it's been a while since I personally needed new school shoes and the entire contents of WH Smith, but you know what I mean). So whether you're a new student, a returning one or simply a graduate from the university of life, this month's student special has got you covered...

Singer-Songwriter Duo Megatrain on Their Writing Process, Music Videos and the Possibility of an Album

Our city’s music scene is ablaze with talent right now. One act rising through the ranks with particular pizazz is Megatrain, the project of singer songwriters Tiger and Felix M-B. Since 2018 they have been weaving a golden web of distinctive single releases, intriguing music videos and captivating live performances, with their offbeat view of the world at the project’s core. We sat down with the duo to get under the skin of their charming, slightly surreal world…

The Thompson Brothers on Stand Up Comedians, Goose Fair and Pumpkins

Audiobahn Kick Starts Bar Eleven Residency This October

Learn more about why the DIY night is proud to call the much-loved bar its new home...

Jay Rayner on Last Suppers, Nottingham's Food Scene, and Being the Christmas Chef

On Sunday 29 September Jay Rayner brings his new book to life on stage at Glee Club. It explores our fascination with last suppers and tells the stories of the killer dishes that would end up on his table. We spoke to him ahead of the show…

The Moonshine Sessions: Red Right Hand by Lachlan Bryan

The Moonshine Sessions are a collaboration between Gigantic Tickets and Alchemistic Records borne out of a shared commitment to live music. They aim to provide a platform for cutting edge global talent as well as showcase the best of the vibrant music scene in our home city. This week's release sees Lachlan Bryan cover Red Right Hand...

12 Nottingham Organisations To Support You Through a Tough Time

Life can be flipping hard sometimes. Living in a city like Nottingham, we’re lucky to have a community that can get us back on our feet when things get tough. This place is home to a multitude of support groups and organisations whose sole purpose is to help people through hard times, no matter what they may be… 

Snap Notts: River Trent

This month's collaboration takes inspiration from the banks of the Trent...

Out of Time: Nottingham Sailor Lancelot Sidney Burrell and the HMS Courageous

With World War Two less than a month old, Nottingham sailor Lancelot Sidney Burrell found himself aboard the HMS Courageous, guarding the Western Approaches against German U-boat attacks. Unfortunately for him, his ship was to become the war’s first major naval casualty due to an enormous blunder from the British Admiralty… 

A Sailor in Notts

"A strange and eerie atmosphere exists on board of a ship that has just lost one of its crew. Little is said, but much is felt."

Nusic DJ Session: Star Slinger

This is Nusic's first DJ Session, and it's a corker. 

The Moonshine Sessions: ...Untitled by Marco Woolf

The Moonshine Sessions are a collaboration between Gigantic Tickets and Alchemistic Records borne out of a shared commitment to live music. They aim to provide a platform for cutting edge global talent as well as showcase the best of the vibrant music scene in our home city. This week's release sees Marco Woolf play ...Untitled.

Local Entrepreneur Victoria Prince Has Landed a Deal With Selfridges For Her Healthy Sweet Treats

Entrepreneur Victoria Prince announced her arrival on the food scene after successfully transforming her healthy hobby into a booming business venture...

Gandeys Circus is Bringing Their Greatest Show Tour to Woodthorpe Park This Week

The UK’s largest circus, Gandeys, will be lighting up Woodthorpe Grange Park with a string of performances in the coming days...

Art Review: Heallreaf 3 at Surface Gallery

Heallreaf is an international tapestry exhibition which is really worth the visit – even if you can’t tell the difference between your ‘waft’ (vertical fixed threads)  and your ‘weft’ (horizontal ‘filling’ threads). 

September Mix Of The Month: Michael McLardy's Stormy Techno Mix

In this new mix series we invite local DJs to get creative with each issue’s theme. For September's apocalyptic 'water' issue, Michael McLardy gives us a stormy techno mix...

The Moonshine Sessions: Devotion by Marco Woolf

The Moonshine Sessions are a collaboration between Gigantic Tickets and Alchemistic Records borne out of a shared commitment to live music. They aim to provide a platform for cutting edge global talent as well as showcase the best of the vibrant music scene in our home city. This week's release sees Marco Woolf cover Tirzah's song Devotion...

City Stylin' #17

We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...

Sockful of Porridge: A Series of Gigs to Raise Funds for Social and Ecological Good Causes

“Can tell you’re not a re-enactor.” I first encounter Dr. Lesley Prince – Les – outside The Broadway Cinema in the rain, having a smoke. Rain plops into his cup of tea, and when I express discomfort at the weather, this is his response. You see, Les is a battle-hardened veteran of the English Civil War Society. But this is only part of what makes up the picture of this fascinating Clifton-born academic, who is now turning his energy to organising charity events across the city…

Kelvin Jones on His Super Bowl Advert and Upcoming Nottingham Show

With his song Call You Home going viral, being certified gold and airing to an estimated audience of 100 million people during the Superbowl, it’s been a rollercoaster few years for Kelvin Jones. We caught up with the Zimbabwe-born, UK-raised singer-songwriter as he heads to Nottingham to support Kovic at The Bodega…