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Undercover Artist: Pink Menace on Pride, collaborative art and grassroots queer groups in Notts…

We spoke to this month’s cover artists Raffa and Benji, a.k.a. Pink Menace about Pride, collaborative art and grassroots queer groups in Notts…

Undercover artist: Emily Giddings celebrates Hockley

This month’s cover artist Emily Giddings spoke to us about artivism, being creative with a chronic health condition, and what inspires her illustrations.

Under the microscope: who deserves to win NTU's Images of Research 2026?

Each year, the talented researchers at Nottingham Trent University are asked to capture their work in a single striking image for the Images of Research competition. Here's a look at the top finalists and how you can vote for whose work you think should win...

Undercover artist: Heather Hodkinson champions Green Hustle festival

Our Green Hustle festival-inspired May cover is the work of artist Heather Hodkinson who, as well as helping to shape the visual identity of Green Hustle, has lent her talents to promote lots of other green initiatives around Notts. She talks to us about her love of collage and why it’s important to get out and about.

Undercover artist: April Seaworth depicts springtime Notts in motion

The stars align this month, as our regular contributing illustrator April Seaworth presents our April 2026 cover. Below April talks about her work, inspirations, and why we should listen closely to the city and to nature… 

Undercover Artist: Dani Bacon snaps Notts most curious emporium, Hopkinson Vintage, Antiques and Art Centre

We chat to LeftLion Photography Co-editor and this month’s cover artist, Dani Bacon about photography, juggling projects and Bjork...

Undercover artist: Eli (Ziggy) Hayter on their Warhol themed February cover

This month’s cover artist Eli (Ziggy) Hayter tells us about their work, inspirations, and tips for staying creative…

Undercover Artist: Craig Whitemore shares his journey into professional graphic design and illustration

Our January cover artist Craig Whitemore shares more about his journey into professional graphic design and illustration.

Undercover artist: Eleanor Youdell is bringing art back into her life

This month’s cover artist Eleanor Youdell shares her journey as an artist, her tips for being creative, and the concept behind her cover art.

Undercover artist: illustrator Isabelle Farrar is busy and inspired

Artist Isobelle Farrar, who designed this month’s spooky cover, tells us about her inspirations and recent projects…

Under the microscope: who won NTU's Images of Research competition 2025?

What is this intriguing image you may ask? No, it’s not a distant vision of our universe or a throwback to an early 2000s screensaver. Each year the talented researchers at Nottingham Trent University – at which 86% of research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent – are asked to submit one photo of their discoveries to the annual Images of Research competition. 

This year’s winner is Shraddha Bajpai, a Research Assistant in the School of Science and Technology, who took viewers deep into our genetic make-up with her image, Last Duct Standing.

Under the limelight: backstage at the volunteer-led Lace Market Theatre

From a dilapidated 1970s paint store in an old chapel to a cornerstone of Nottingham’s independent theatre community, The Lace Market Theatre (LMT) has been staging shows for almost fifty years. Like many creative communities, the LMT has a constant churn in members and recently made an appeal for support from the local community. We spoke to long time volunteer and Chair of the Board of Trustees, Gareth Morris, on the ebb and flow of a creative community, the challenges a volunteer organisation can face, and what keeps a theatre alive.

We speak to Keep Our NHS Public, a campaign group against privatisation and underfunding

Our oldest contributor Mike Scott is the chair of the Notts branch of Keep our NHS Public, a two-decade old organization campaigning against privatization and underfunding of the National Health Service. With more discourse than ever on the problems that the NHS is facing, we speak to Mike about why the institution that saves us is so worth saving.

Gig review: Skinny Lister at Rescue Rooms

With an energetic and "free spirited" set at Rescue Rooms, folk-punk group Skinny Lister put us straight into in Christmas mode...

We Hear about Under the Bridge From the Project’s Coordinator Trekkah Benjamin

The Under the Bridge project is a men's group that explores the positive mental health impacts of spending time in Blue Spaces. Established in the spring of 2022, the project has been delivering weekly sessions in, on and around water. Project Coordinator Trekkah Benjamin tells us more…

Gig Review: Skindred at Rock City

Rock City and Skindred is one of life’s timeless combinations, up there with rum and coke, Laurel & Hardy, or even ice cream and TV. This time round, they were no different from the wonderful band we know them to be, just with a couple extra hits...

Greening The Grey: The Inspiration Behind Sarah Manton's August 2023 Cover

A dip into the world of this month’s cover artist Sarah Manton...

TankSpace: The Ollerton-Based Underwater Studio Offering Stunning Practical Effects for Film, Television and More

We speak to Kai Coombes, co-founder and Managing Director of TankSpace, an Ollerton-based underwater studio that enables film directors and photographers to achieve shots that wouldn’t be possible anywhere else…

Under Cover Artist: Jim Brown

Stage fanatic and supremely talented artist, Jim Brown was our only pick for this special issue. He talks us through his creative process…

Interview: Underground House Legend Grace Sands

We chat to underground house legend and co-founder of Nottingham’s DiY Soundsystem Grace Sands, ahead of her headline performance alongside Bustawidemove, Gyals in Notts and fellow globally renowned house DJ and producer Andy Riley...

hidingthehurt on Authenticity, New Beginnings and 'Under The City Lights'

hidingthehurt talks us through his new EP 'Under The City Lights' and the new era of his music that he will embark on later this year…