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We Spoke to Sonia Hawkes of Sisters of Sound Ahead of their International Women's Day Set

Sonia Hawkes has been spinning records under the name Stiff Kittens for many years, playing at places like The Angel, The Bodega and Malt Cross. Now she’s joined forces with a host of other female DJs to create the Sisters of Sound collective. We caught up with Sonia ahead of the SoS International Women’s Day event to talk about life on the other side of the decks, buying vinyl, and how she organises her huge record collection.

Gig Review: Wings of Desire at Rough Trade

Wings of Desire headed to Nottingham last Monday night, with the Stroud-based duo presenting a potent mix of life-affirming hits to an intimate Rough Trade audience...

Gig Review: 86TVs at The Bodega

WHEN word of much-cherished South London quintet The Maccabees’ decision to call time on their career hit in the summer of 2016, the outpouring of love for the band, both then, and at their sold out farewell gigs the following year, had rarely been matched. So, it is understandable that seven years on, the birth of 86TVs has warmed many a heart needing to plug a White-shaped hole in their musical nourishment...

Gig Review: Ferris & Sylvester at Rescue Rooms

There’s often something special about a pair of voices that spring from a close relationship. When it’s blood, as in the case of the Everly Brothers or First Aid Kit, it’s pretty obvious that growing up together melded and meshed their larynxes into glorious union. An unfortunately surgical image there, but you catch my drift. But when it’s a couple, it’s perhaps all the more impressive...

In Photos: Espirit d'air at Rescue Rooms

In Photos: Täla Tarang at NTU University Hall

We Spoke to 'Hedda Gabler' Director Andrew Whittle Ahead of the Premier at Nottingham Arts Theatre at the end of March

With a fresh adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler' coming to the Nottingham Arts Theatre at the end of March, we sat down with director and writer Andrew Whittle, to talk about developing unlikable characters and what it's like getting into directing in his forties.

Preview: Nottingham Authors to Guest at Central Library

The Society of Authors launch a seven-month programme of events for Nottingham’s readers and writers…

LeftLion Issue #169 March 2024

Featuring interviews with Yard Act, Martin Rayment, Rob Green and Sonia Hawkes of Sisters of Sound. We also hear about life on a longboat, a local tree planting scheme Canopy 2050, and present a roundup of Nottingham ladies who have done good in celebration of International Women's Day.

In Photos: Saint Joshua at The Bodega

In Photos: Between You and Me at Rescue Rooms

Film Review: The Taste of Things

It might not be Oscar nominated but we're sold on this culinary romance...

The National Holocaust Museum Bring Pop Up Exhibition to Nottingham City Centre

Ahead of bringing their touring exhibition to the city centre this weekend, Sam Cousens, Development Director of North Nottinghamshire’s National Holocaust Museum tells us all about how the timely show will explore the myths and realities of being both British and Jewish. 

Theatre Review: Edward Scissorhands

The Theatre Royal hosts this new production of the ballet Edward Scissorhands... 

Theatre Review: Minority Report

Sam Harvey checks out the Minority Report at the Nottingham Playhouse...

Gig Review: The Maybellines at Billy Bootleggers

In Photos: Fozzy at Rock City

In Photos: Novelists at Rescue Rooms

Nottingham Charity raises awareness around domestic violence disclosure with ‘Right to Ask’ scheme

Equation, a Nottingham-based charity working to prevent domestic abuse, has launched a new campaign to raise awareness for the ‘Right to Ask’ domestic violence disclosure scheme.

GOBS Announce Their Brand-New Show 'EARTH'

Nottingham's hand-picked poetry collective returns with a globe-spanning show...

We Chat to Bill Bailey Before He Brings His Thoughtifier Tour to Nottingham in March

With his trademark musical stylings and characteristic wit, Bill Bailey will be bringing his Thoughtifier tour to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena on 1 March. We caught up with him to find out more about his comedic timing, the purpose of music, and why wasps desperately need to rebrand their image…

Film Review: Perfect Days

Wim Wenders returns to form with his latest film...

Film Review: Wicked Little Letters

We take a look at Thea Sharrock's new comedy about mysterious letters in a sleepy seastide town...

Left Brian: February 2024

What's been happening at Nottingham Forest the last few weeks - the trials and tribulations of Nottingham Forest's fight to stay out of the relegation zone continues. Gareth Watts reports...

The Thompsons on David Bowie, Elton John and Their Favourite Notts Band

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...