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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.

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #16: Notts County’s James Belshaw on his career, coming home and how he nearly signed for Notts several times before

This episode we are joined by Notts County FC goalkeeper James Belshaw who talks about his career, coming home to play for Notts County FC and how he nearly signed for Notts several times before...

Laid bare: James bassist Jim Glennie talks the story of the band before their Motorpoint show

Plenty of legendary bands have come out of Manchester but James are one of the most enduring. Through four decades the group have continued to evolve – delivering iconic indie anthems like Sit Down, She’s a Star and Laid – alongside their famously unpredictable live performances.

They’re playing Motorpoint Arena this month, as part of a UK tour in support of their new Definitive Best Of collection – in advance bassist and founding member Jim Glennie looks back on the story of the band… 

A Magical Night Before Christmas at Belvoir Castle

LeftLion were delighted to be invited to the fairytale home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, Belvoir Castle, for an exclusive preview of their enchanting new experience, A Magical Night Before Christmas.

Busted Vs Mcfly

Gig review: Busted vs McFly at Motorpoint Arena

It’s not often you get to see two of Britain’s biggest pop-rock exports of the 2000s go head-to-head on one stage, but Busted vs McFly proved exactly why both bands still command such massive affection decades later...

Before Machines Could Learn X Connexion Man

Busted Vs Mcfly

Comedian Carl Donnelly previews his new gig at The Squire Performing Arts Centre

TV and radio comedian Carl Donnelly is touring with his first new show in five years. So what kept him so long? It's quite a story and one he shares with Left Lion... 

Nottingham Forest Netball Vs Leeds Rhinos

Revenge Of Calculon Vs Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer.

Nottingham Forest Netball Vs Birmingham Panthers

Heart to Heart: we catch up with electronica duo Jadu Heart before their show at Rescue Rooms

Taking the form of a spearhead duo, comprising of Alex Headford and Diva Jeffrey with a supporting band, Jadu Heart are a hidden gem of the UK music landscape. Mixing dance and electronica influences with shoegaze and grunge elements, they are a truly unique band, and a complete creative force. Their latest release, the incredible full-length album Post Heaven, is a true testament to their creativity and talent: a raw, brutal, beautiful and honest record that was originally designed as the duo’s “Hail Mary.”

As they prepare to embark on a huge UK headline tour, playing Rescue Rooms on 9 June, we caught up with them to talk about their new album, their lives and the tours…

Nottingham Forest Netball Vs Manchester Thunder

We review Kinoteka, the Polish Film Festival

Join us for a deep dive into two of the films at this year's Kinoteka Film Festival...

Nottingham Forest vs Man City FA Cup Semi Final

Nottingham Forest Netball Vs London Mavericks

Nottingham Forest Netball Vs Loughborough Lightning

Boxing’s Backbone: Dalton Smith vs Walid Ouizza - the domestic scene must thrive beyond Riyadh season

What did Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and Las Vegas have in common in January? Well, both played host to Matchroom Boxing’s ground-breaking ‘Two shows. One night'; a twelve-hour display of championship boxing, involving some of Eddie Hearn’s biggest talents. Who’d have thought ‘ay, Vegas - the fighting capital of the world - and little old Notts’. 

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