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From Firefly club nights to Light Night 2026: Architecture Social Club on returning to Notts

Through February 6 and 7, Old Market Square will look a little bit different as it hosts the centrepiece of this year’s Light Night: Parallels, an installation built by London studio Architecture Social Club. The project is particularly close to the heart of two studio members – Design/Project Manager Andrew Walker – who’s a Notts native – and founder Satyajit Das – who in the early 2000s made his name in Notts music when he launched mythic techno club night, Firefly. They tell us more about the installation which marks a grand return… 

Mofeast: Fireworks, Bonfire & Bands

Fireside

Fires and Fascism

Gig review: The Rock Orchestra - The Arena of Fire - at Motorpoint Arena

Stereotypically, orchestras play classical music. The two go hand in hand. It’s a natural combination. However, one collective of musicians are trying, and succeeding, to prove this wrong. They are The Rock Orchestra, and they perform orchestral arrangements of hugely popular rock and metal songs to huge audiences globally, alongside three incredible main vocalists, some insanely good fire dancers, and huge, gothic-inspired stage pieces. The combination of all these elements makes them extremely popular amongst concert-goers, and they are truly a treat to watch and hear. We caught them at Motorpoint Arena for their Arena of Fire production, their biggest and boldest show yet...

"I'm the one with the torch": local boxer Ezra Taylor's journey to fighting at Motorpoint Arena

While the headline story from Queensberry Promotions’ recent Nottingham show may have been Leigh Wood’s unfortunate defeat to Anthony Cacace, in the same arena Ezra Taylor stepped into the spotlight - not just to win, but to announce himself. While it didn’t have the exclamation mark moment, it was a solid performance that marked a quieter moment of transition - a fighter beginning to find his rhythm on the big stage - and in doing so, offering Nottingham a glimpse of his next chapter. LeftLion was fortunate to be in the Taylor camp in the weeks leading up to, and on, fight night...

Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra Family Prom: Fire & Ice

Friendly Fires

Kate Smurthwaite: Fire Snake

Myki Tuff and Friendly Fire Band at University Hall

Fireman Sam Saves the Circus

Music Review: Firedance

Firedance

6 Great Things to Check Out in Notts This Week: Halloween at Hickings, Nottingham Fireworks and More

Zombies? Fireworks? Bob Dylan? What's piquing your interest this week? 

30 Years Later: Fire Walk With Me

In a year abundant with prequels, we look back on David Lynch’s controversial Twin Peaks spin-off…

Film Review: Fire of Love

Sara Dosa returns with another powerful documentary - this time telling the true story of two scientists who died doing what they loved, while they were in love... 

High On Fire

Ricky Warwick and the Fighting Hearts

Em Green Talks This Fabric World - The Animation Fighting Overconsumption

During their time at NTU, Em Green created This Fabric World, an animation created to criticise the fast fashion industry. After winning the Young Creative Awards with the same animation, Em has gone on to thrive in the creative industry, landing a job at Tinmouse Animation Studios. We catch up for a chat about animation style, childhood inspirations, and helping others...

15 Years Later: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

15 years today marks the anniversary of the fourth instalment in the Wizarding World franchise...

Film Review: Eurovision Song Contest - The Story of Fire Saga

An over-the-top parody of the much-loved song contest, with a star-studded cast that pays homage to the competition and is laughable – despite the criticism it has received.

Film Review: Portrait of a Lady on Fire

This French language film has received over 100 nominations, including nods at the BAFTAs and Golden Globes...  

Fighting Fit with Dan Hardy and UFC

UFC GYM, the company associated with the famous MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) organisation have opened their first UK gym here in Nottingham. The gym has several unique features, including being the home of the first full-size Octagon ring in Europe. Isaac Seelochan went along to find out more.

Glowing With The Flow: Lauren Firenze Gill's Battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Lauren Firenze Gill was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year at the age of 25. Here's her story...

Film Review: Fighting with My Family

WWE studios and Film4 team up to create a heart-warming true story of dreams coming true...