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Huey Morgan, The Fun Lovin’ Criminal: 2026 Autumn Tour

A walk in the park: how the King George V Memorial Fund helped preserve our green spaces

We’re lucky to have lots of local parks in Nottingham – but they don’t just establish or maintain themselves. As the lungs, playgrounds, and life-givers of our city, they’ve seen a whole range of uses over time, from wartime food growing through to cricket grounds, football pitches, and skate parks. Celebrating the enduring legacy of King George V’s memorial fund, genealogist and local historian Russell Davies of Leaves of History digs deep into the origins of the parks it bestowed, and their shifting purposes and stewardship.

Interview with Andre Harris: 'Memory Making' fundraiser and his Power of Drums

Leftlion had the pleasure of catching up with community figure Andre Harris - well-known for supporting young people through his love of drums, and commitment as a youth worker and teacher. For years, Andre has worked with members of the Nottingham community for many years, but has sadly been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Now, Andre’s son, Tom, has organised a special fundraiser event for his dad, called Memory Making, hosted at Bestwood Lodge on Saturday 14 March...

Women In Music Masterclass (Fundraiser)

Midnight Rodeo - NYC Fundraiser

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

The James Taylor Quartet [ Funky Acid Jazz] * Thursday *

The James Taylor Quartet [funky Acid Jazz] * Wednesday *

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

W3 [funk]

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Fine Fat Funk: Fat Digester talk thirty years of making music ahead of Beat the Streets

Not many Nottingham-based bands and acts can boast a thirty-year longevity, but Fat Digester certainly can. The eclectic, cool and funky collective have been making audiences move and groove in awe since the 90s, and have no intention of stopping or slowing anytime soon. We had a chat with frontman Paul 'Ned' Needham all about the band’s approaches, stage shows and very exciting future plans!

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Redtenbacher’s Funkestra [funk/jazz]

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Cat Patrol Fundraiser

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

The Boom Yeh [ Jazz Funk]

Night Creatures Podcast #3: Killer Jim from Out To Lunch on 25 years of Northern soul, jazz funk and jazz dance events in Nottingham

Night Creatures is a new LeftLion podcast, shining a light on the promoters of Nottingham. Your host and interviewer is Beane, co-founder of Nottingham’s beloved Soul Buggin’ night and he brings with him over twenty years of experience of putting on great parties in the city.