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Truth or Legend: the case of Peter Pan and the Arboretum

Wed 29 Jul 2026

This month, our resident history sleuth dives into the murky links between Peter Pan and Nottingham's Arboretum...

The Boy with the Leg named Brian: cartoonist Pete McKee's new show coming to Notts

Thu 14 May 2026

Later this month Sheffield-based cartoonist and painter Pete McKee brings his exhibition The Boy With A Leg Named Brian to Metronome, along with an evening of music from his northern‑tinged comedy ukulele band, The Everly Pregnant Brothers. We had a chat with Pete to find out what to expect...

Gig review: Luke Haines & Peter Buck at Metronome

Thu 28 Aug 2025

Intrigued by the prospect of witnessing former R.E.M member Peter Buck and Auteurs frontman Luke Haines performing on the same stage, we hurried down to Metronome for what turned out to be a unique, sometimes surreal, and always captivating evening...

Blue Peter stars, football tournaments, and immersive adventures: Gloworm Festival unveils its most expansive lineup yet

Wed 25 Jun 2025

Gloworm Festival is one of the most well loved fixtures in Nottingham's summer calendar - a dedicated family event that each year welcomes 20,000 visitors to Thoresby Park, in the heart of Nottinghamshire. With their most jam-packed line-up yet recently unveiled, we've provided you with some highlights at this year's instalment.

Concert Review: MIRABILÉ at St Peter’s Church, Ruddington

Tue 17 Jun 2025

Mirabilé, a Nottingham based all-female vocal ensemble, perform at Ruddington.

Book Review: 'Manfishing' by Peter Pheasant

Thu 17 Apr 2025

Callum Minford reviews a journalistic thriller nearly fifty years in the making.

Gig review: Pete Doherty at The Grove

Thu 24 Oct 2024

Did you hear? The Libertines came to Nottingham this week to perform at Rock City. However, Pete Doherty also played a small intimate solo set at Nottingham's newest music venue The Grove a few hours before...

Gig review: Peter Hook & The Light at Rock City

Sun 20 Oct 2024

It’s been seven years since the legendary Peter Hook last brought his Substance tour to Nottingham, playing the best of both New Order and Joy Division. With that 2017 show being such a memorable night last time around, we just had to head down to Rock City to catch Hooky & Co playing a mammoth set of all the classics once again...

We spoke to 80s post-punk legend Peter Hook, ahead of his gig at Rock City

Mon 07 Oct 2024

The term legend can be thrown around a lot in music nowadays, but only a select few truly deserve the tag. From his iconic basslines to his enduring work with Joy Division and New Order, Peter Hook is one-such artist. As he sets his sights on a return to Nottingham to play New Order’s Substance albums in full, we had a whirlwind chat with Hooky about his life in music.

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #2: The Petebox on Beatboxing, Youtube Fame, Two Decades of Touring and ITV's The Voice

Fri 19 Jul 2024

Welcome to the second episode of the ‘LeftLion Interviews’ podcast. Our guest is the amazing musician and beatboxer The Petebox...

LeftLion Interviews Residency at Nottingham Central Library begins with The PETEBOX

Tue 09 Jul 2024

We’re starting something new. It’s a series of live interviews at Nottingham Central Library with some of our favourite artists from or connected to Notts. We’re inviting you to join us for an early-evening of conversation about creativity.

Kings Of Leon, PETEBOX, Acoustickle, Women in S.T.E.M and a picnic. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week - 8th-14th July 2024...

Sun 07 Jul 2024

This week Nottingham is bringing you music galore, kicking it off with BRIT Award winners Kings of Leon on Monday night. Then, later on in the week, the first LeftLion Live Podcast with The Petebox, and local acts from Acoustickle and Cultural Vibrations will come together for 15th anniversary showcases. Plus we have an exciting day of talks, that will celebrate women in S.T.E.M, a comedy night and much more.

A very serious conversation with Mr Brian Butterfield ahead of his Nottingham Theatre Royal seminar

Mon 13 May 2024

After decades spent opening and closing businesses, entrepreneur extraordinaire Mr Brian Butterfield has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to impart. Reflecting on his illustrious career, which has included everything from karaoke bars and injury solicitors to inaccurate speaking clocks and dubious diet plans, he’s coming to the Theatre Royal next month. We sat down with Brian for a very serious chat about finance, tax and the secret to success…

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Live Music, A Beer And Cider Festival, And A Spooky Writing Workshop. Here's What’s On 9 October – 15 October…

Sun 08 Oct 2023

Get into the spirit of Halloween early with some spooky writing, enjoy some beer or cider (responsibly) in the name of Notts legend Robin Hood, or go and see a variety of live music...

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