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Golden era: catching up with electronic-rock duo ALT BLK ERA before their Rescue Rooms show

In 2022, sister duo and Notts natives Nyrobi and Chaya Becket-Messam emerged onto the local music scene as electronic-rock act ALT BLK ERA. Since then, they’ve gone from strength to strength, from winning a MOBO award in 2025 to touring late last year with drum and bass band Pendulum. It’s been a while since we’ve caught up with Nyrobi and Chaya, so they set aside time to walk us through their crazy journey to this point.

Jahrel JP And The Future - EP Launch

Picky New Promotions present PUSH ROPE EP release show

Just the Tonic Comedy Special with Angelos Epithemiou - 7 O'Clock Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Special with Angelos Epithemiou - 9 O'Clock Show

Collaborative gaming and the revolutionary epic of a jobless donkey: asses.masses comes to Broadway Cinema

If you’re looking for the ultimate day full of collaborative gaming - you’re in luck - asses.masses is a totally one-of-a-kind experience that has you playing as a herd of unemployed donkeys taking turns to hold the reins as you attempt to get your job back. We sat down with the creators of the experience, Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim, to hear their thoughts behind the game…

Catching up with Willow Bay ahead of their EP launch show at The Carousel

Melodic folk-trio Willow Bay are back with a bang on 28th February as The Carousel hosts the launch of the band's first-ever EP, Evangeline. The live-performance chemistry between the three members is contagious, and they have been known to silence every audience member in sight with their angelic harmonies. We caught up with the band (lead vocalist and guitarist Aaliyah, guitarist and banjo player Matt, and electric guitarist Ben) to dig deep into the story of the EP and their development as a band...

Locating Lawrence: December 1925

Like most of us, Lawrence is happy to get Chrimbo over and done with…

Left Stag: December 2025

This season, as I’ve stated before, is likely going to be one of those where we neither struggle at the bottom of League One, nor pull up any trees near the top. We’ll trudge along, winning some, losing some and ultimately ending up somewhere in the middle...

Day Sessions - Nottingham - December

Distant Satellite EP Release

Evil Scarecrow, sing-a-longs, family theatre and late night parties: here's what's on this week in Notts 15-21 December 2025

Twas the week before Christmas and all through Notts, festive parties and happenings are afoot! Here's some of our top picks of the week...

Carol singing, Christmas markets, doom-tinged gigs and the return of Divorce: here's what's on this week in Notts 8 - 14 December 2025

Can we officially say it's time to get festive this week in Notts? From carol-singing and Christmas markets to doom-tinged gigs and the return of Divorce - here's our top picks of what's on...

Make It Yours: December

Left Magpie: December 2025 - What are we Now?

Our Notts County columnist Julian McDougall, is back with a report of the last month of action at Notts County FC...

Early Christmas parties and dance music at The Model: Here's what's on in Notts this week, Mon 1 - Sun 7 December

December 2025 starts with a bang in Nottingham, as a host of occasions from the festive, to the musical, to the artistic, take place... 

LeftLion Magazine Issue #190 December 2025

In photos: Revenge of Calculon EP launch at Rough Trade

To celebrate the launch of their uniquely dance-able Casino Fight EP, Nottingham's own mask-wearing electro-heroes Revenge of Calculon put on an upbeat show at Rough Trade. Emzae was there to support...

Revenge Of Calculon's Casino Fight! Ep Launch

extnddntwrk album release

Nottingham celebrates ten years as a UNESCO City of Literature with a spectacular gala on 1 December

In 2025, Nottingham turns the page on a remarkable chapter; ten years as a UNESCO City of Literature and the charity is throwing a party worthy of Nottingham’s words!

Gig review: As December Falls at Rock City

Rock City has long been home to some of the most legendary acts in music history — from Green Day to Nirvana — and countless artists have spoken fondly about their experiences playing its iconic stage. As November opened, it was time for another powerhouse to join that legacy: As December Falls...

As December Falls

Estella Ep Launch

Rock group As December Falls talk their latest album and headlining Rock City

As December Falls are a gem of the UK alternative scene. Hailing from Nottingham, they have risen-up through the locals ranks to become a renowned name of heavy music on the national stage. Their new album, Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine, is an honest and heartfelt look into their lives. To talk all about the new record, their upcoming homecoming at Rock City and what Nottingham means to them, frontwoman Bethany Curtis and lead guitarist Ande Hunter joined us over Zoom…