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Gig review: India Arkin, Dring and Emily Ashberry at The Grove

On the same evening that England were triumphant in their opening World Cup game against Croatia, tucked away in The Grove a magical evening of live music was taking place. Headlined by immensely talented, Bristol-based singer-songwriter India Arkin, with support from local artists Dring and Emily Ashberry, it marked the first Nottingham gig from promoter Music Observer, also known as LeftLion’s own Music Co-Editor, Phil Taylor. Here’s what went down…

Take Flight: Ria Ashcroft tells us about her circus theatre show for 0-2 year olds which comes to Lakeside Arts this weekend...

Blending theatre and aerial silks, Take Flight is a multi-sensory, interactive show from local theatre company Rebel Sparks. Coming to Lakeside Arts this weekend, we sat down for a chat with co-artistic director Ria Ashcroft from Circus Hub to hear more about this unique form of children's entertainment...

We Chat to Author Nicola Monaghan to Discuss Her New Book 'Wish You Were Here'

We caught up with Nicola Monaghan, author of The Killing Jar, Starfishing and The Okinawa Dragon, to discuss becoming a writer, crafting detective novels and her new book Wish You Were Here…

Gig Review: Ash & The Subways at Rock City

Ash and The Subways take over Rock City on their co-headline tour...

From Morrissey to The Coffee Shop Musical, Here's What's On in Nottingham This Week 3 July - 9 July

Looking for things to do in Nottingham this week? Then look no further…

In Photos: Banners and Tom Ashby at Rescue Rooms

Rae Dowling stops by the Rescue Rooms for a top class gig...

LeftLion’s All-Seeing, All-Knowing Editor Ashley Carter Uses His Boundless Wisdom to Help You Lot Out

In an act of benevolence to rival Father Christmas himself, our glorious leader and Editor, Ashley Carter, has decided to celebrate our 150th issue by helping you lot out. Offering something far more valuable than toys and presents, he’s bestowing some of his worldly wisdom* by helping the readers of LeftLion with some of the problems submitted through our social media channels. You’re welcome.

Notts Designer Evie Ashwin Explains How She’s Helping to Increase Inclusivity in the Fashion Industry

As Vogue’s Emily Farra puts it, for all the fashion industry’s growing commitment to promoting accessibility on the basis of race, gender, sexuality and size, consideration for the disabled community is still “what’s missing in fashion’s inclusivity movement”. Yet Nottingham Trent University graduate Evie Ashwin is helping to correct this oversight, using her skills to make adaptive clothing so everyone can feel comfortable and confident in what they wear…

How To Get Hold of Issue #134

Once again we'll mainly be stocked in branches of Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Morrisons and Tesco. Plus local libraries and some lovely local delivery people. 

LeftLion Magazine Appoints Ashley Carter as New Editor

That’s right readers. As from next month we are having a bit of a shuffle around…

Nusic Podcast #184: Live From Splendour with Ady Suleiman, Nina Smith, Ashfields, Ferocious Dog and more

This week, it's festival fever on the podcast, featuring a live interview with Future Sound of Nottingham 2018 winners The Dandylions, and a load more boggers who played Splendour this year...

Art Works: Nicola Halford

Nottingham artist Nicola Halford gives us the lowdown on her glass panel painting... 

Nusic Podcast #178 with Nina Smith, Ashfields, Sophie Castillo, One Giant Causeway and more...

This week’s New Music Podcast features the five Industry Professionals listening to your FSN Round One entries, entry details RE how you could be playing the Splendour and Rock City main stages, plus the band so passionate they bleed when they play. This podcast may contain some fruity language. Sensitive ears – you have been warned.

Nusic Podcast #172 with Yazmin Lacey, Ashfields, Haggard Cat, Snowy and more...

Our annual People’s New Music Podcast, where you make your predictions of which local artists will realise their musical dreams in the coming year. The result is one heck of a show, where every one of these artists could hold their own on national radio. The Podcast may contain some fruity language. Sensitive ears – you have been warned.

Nusic Podcast #168 with Ashfields, Bone Cult, Kwoli Black and more

Wayne Asher on his Redsmith Gin Distillery

Nottingham bosses it when it comes to brewing hoppy beverages, but until recently, we were sorely lacking in the distilling department. Step in Wayne Asher and his ginny venture Redsmith Distillery, the first distillery in the city for 150 years. We grilled him on his now European award-winning product, and what makes the perfect cocktail...

Nusic Future Session: Ashfields - Is it Alright Now?

A new Nusic Future Session for your eyes and ears...

Nusic Future Session: Ashfields

New Notts music from the purveyors of local sound...

Literature Review: Jon McGregor and Jenn Ashworth in Conversation

The Festival of Literature is all about conversations and this one saw two writers meet in person for the first time. Previously to this, they had communicated via email as Jon offered support and advice to Jenn’s latest novel...