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We Hear the Story Behind Luminarium Inventors Architects of Air
Sat 27 Apr 2024If you have ever agreed with the phrase ‘there’s nothing new under the sun’, respectfully, you are mistaken. Tucked away in one of Nottingham’s many old lace factories, Architects of Air are once again busy building a wondrous world-class experience like no other. The Luminarium: Luminimax has its international premiere at Lakeside Arts at the end of May, so we went down to the workshop to hear more and see exactly what it takes to build such a strange unique experience.
The Name Game: We Find out the Stories Behind Some of Nottingham’s Weird and Wonderful Band Names
Sun 18 Feb 2024Generating names is always a hard task, and when it comes to naming a band, it becomes part of your identity in a strange way. And in Nottingham, it’s safe to say we’ve got some weird and wonderful examples which really do stand out among the crowd. But not only do they stand out, they also generate mind-boggling questions… So, we thought it was time we got some answers. We asked an array of Nottingham bands to tell us the true meaning behind their names. Well, we did tell them they could make something up if they wanted to, actually. So, believe these at your own risk…
Our December Cover Artist Chris Rickels Tells Us the Inspiration Behind His Festive LeftLion Cover
Tue 05 Dec 2023It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And so is the cover of our December issue by Chris Rickels. We find out more about him and his work...
Our November Cover Artist Ilinca Sivoglo Tells Us More About the Inspirations Behind Her Futuristic Design
Thu 09 Nov 2023We asked our November cover artist Ilinca Sivoglo to tell us more about her inspirations...
We Sat Down With Effy Owner Mitch Farr to Discuss the Aesthetics, Ethos and Essence Behind Good Coffee and Good Business
Tue 07 Nov 2023Nottingham certainly has a comprehensive selection of coffee shops to choose from, but without a doubt it is the independents that each bring their own individual flavour to the industry. After moving to a new premises in Hockley, we sat down with Effy owner Mitch Farr to discuss the aesthetics, ethos and essence behind good coffee and good business…
The Story Behind Dr. Willard Wigan Mbe’s Miniature Masterpieces Exhibition at Wollaton Hall
Wed 11 Oct 2023Since April, Dr. Willard Wigan MBE’s Miniature Masterpieces exhibition has been available to view for free at Wollaton Hall. As part of his ‘Disappearing World’ collection and Wollaton Hall’s transformation project, it displays sculptured pieces in the eye of a needle, never before seen on display. We delve into the exhibition in light of the life experiences that shaped Wigan into the artist who he is today…
Here’s the Inspiration Behind Laura Decorum’s Black History Month LeftLion Cover
Wed 04 Oct 2023Laura Decorum designed the beautiful cover for Issue #164 of LeftLion. Here's what she had to say about it...
We Had a Pint With the Brains Behind the Nottingham Ghost Walk to Celebrate Their 30th Anniversary
Thu 21 Sept 2023Simon, Bryan, Tony, Lauren, and Jess joined us for a ‘quick’ pint in Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem to chat about the thirtieth anniversary of their popular and quite frankly terrifying Nottingham Ghost Walk…
We Chat With the Sister Duo Behind Sneinton’s Boulangerie de Saigon
Fri 18 Aug 2023Last month, we underwent a gruelling ten-second trek from the office to visit our neighbours in the newly opened Boulangerie de Saigon, a small Vietnamese eatery in the hustle and bustle of Sneinton Avenues. After being hooked on the egg coffee (more on that later), we returned to try one of the most delicious Vietnamese sandwiches to grace Nottingham - oh, and to have a chat with sisters Aivi and Milly Nguyen - both from St Ann’s, who opened the boulangerie (bakery) in April…
Greening The Grey: The Inspiration Behind Sarah Manton's August 2023 Cover
Tue 01 Aug 2023A dip into the world of this month’s cover artist Sarah Manton...
We Chat to Jay Martin, the Brains Behind the Mansfield Film Festival
Mon 03 Jul 2023The first of its kind, Mansfield Town Film Festival is taking over the Palace Theatre later this month for a weekend full of diverse stories from across the globe. Ahead of the event, we catch up with Jay Martin, the brains behind it all…
Caribbean Pioneer Gardeners Exhibition
Wed 21 Jun 2023An exhibition of photographs by Colin Haynes of the 5irst generation of Caribbean gardeners on Hungerhill Gardens (now St. Ann’s Allotments), at WINA building behind ACNA Centre, top of Hungerhill Road NG3 4NB. Supported by Green Hustle.
Meet the man behind the unique take on Macbeth at the Playhouse
Thu 08 Jun 2023Ian C Douglas interviews Henry Maynard, Artistic Director at Flabbergast, the radical theatre company appearing at the Playhouse...
We Chat to Scott Taylor, the Brains Behind the We Share These Streets Podcast
Wed 07 Jun 2023Do you ever consider the streets you’re walking on? What happened on them hundreds of years ago? These are the exact questions Scott Taylor asked himself when he created We Share These Streets - the twenty-episode podcast exploring the days of Nottingham past…
Meet Edward Boott - the Creative Force Behind Nonsuch Studios
Sun 16 Apr 2023Since first launching in 2013, Nonsuch Studios has played a pivotal role in Nottingham’s cultural development. They’ve created original productions that have toured the UK, worked with thousands of individuals through community projects, and reached millions via their online work. We chat with Edward Boott, the Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Nonsuch Studios, to find out more about the last ten years, and how you can get involved here in Nottingham…
We Chat to the Brains Behind Carolina's Chilli, the Delicious Tex-Mex That Happens to Be Vegan and Gluten-Free
Mon 20 Mar 2023If you've stopped by any street food market in Notts recently, you might have spotted the fancy food stall with 'Carolina's Chilli' scrawled proudly on the side. We chat to owners Angie and Mark about how they nail every Tex-Mex meal...
A Day in the Life Behind the Bar of Sneinton’s The King Billy
Fri 11 Nov 2022Taking over the family business eight years ago, Jon Blyth is now the proud owner of Sneinton hotspot The King Billy. Dedicated to community and inclusion, he tells all about how the pub fell to him and why he loves his job…
Meet the Team Behind the Hustle Holt - Nottingham City’s First Miyawaki Mini Forest
Wed 08 Dec 2021The project will create new homes for native spaces of insects, birds and animals to thrive in...
Mission Christmas: Behind the Largest Christmas Toy Appeal in the UK
Wed 01 Dec 2021The largest Christmas toy appeal in the UK, Mission Christmas, is an annual campaign run by Cash for Kids and supported by Gem Radio ensuring thousands of children receive gifts at Christmas…
The Oral History Report Captures the Living Memories Behind the Promenade, Home to Nottingham’s Most Colourful Houses
Wed 17 Nov 2021First classed as listed buildings in the eighties, the Promenade is home to some of Nottingham’s oldest and most colourful houses. We chat to Dan Lucas and Laura Summers about The Oral History Report - the book capturing the living memories behind this historic neighbourhood...
We Hear From the Duo Behind Hockley Helles, the Nottingham Lager Going Head-To-Head With Heineken and Amstel
Mon 08 Nov 2021We chat to Nottingham Trent University graduates Will Barratt and Al Squires - the brains behind Hockley Brew Co - about their delicious new lager, Hockley Helles, breaking into a challenging industry, and what they have planned for the future...
Out of Time: Sir Peter Mansfield, The Nobel Prize Winning Notts Lecturer Who Pioneered MRI Scans
Sat 09 Oct 2021From becoming a University of Nottingham lecturer to winning a Nobel Prize for his work on the technology behind MRI scans, Sir Peter Mansfield is one of the finest minds in Nottingham’s history. On what would have been his 88th birthday, we celebrate the life and legacy of a true genius who, despite his incredible achievements, always remained humble…