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Interview with Andre Harris: 'Memory Making' fundraiser and his Power of Drums

Leftlion had the pleasure of catching up with community figure Andre Harris - well-known for supporting young people through his love of drums, and commitment as a youth worker and teacher. For years, Andre has worked with members of the Nottingham community for many years, but has sadly been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Now, Andre’s son, Tom, has organised a special fundraiser event for his dad, called Memory Making, hosted at Bestwood Lodge on Saturday 14 March...

Women In Music Masterclass (Fundraiser)

Midnight Rodeo - NYC Fundraiser

Night Creatures Podcast #5: Adam and Rob Perkins from Boho Festival on organising Notts parties from the 90s to now

Night Creatures is a LeftLion podcast, shining a light on the promoters of Nottingham. Your host and interviewer is Beane, co-founder of Nottingham’s beloved Soul Buggin’ night and he brings with him two decades of experience of putting on great parties in the city.

From Chinese art to liquid DnB: Here’s what’s going on in Nottingham this week, 9 - 15 February

It's Valentine's Day this week, and whether you're looking for activities to do with a significant other, or want to get out and experience what Notts has to offer solo, you're guaranteed to find something weird or wonderful you'll enjoy...

Safety jacket + Airport Dad + Push Rope

Nottingham Adopts The Safe Space Pledge

The Safe Space Pledge is a city-wide commitment to making Nottingham a friendlier, safer place for everyone enjoying the city’s day-time and night-time offerings...

Left Magpie: December 2025 - What are we Now?

Our Notts County columnist Julian McDougall, is back with a report of the last month of action at Notts County FC...

Nayla Yenquis Group [bossa/samba/mpb]

Cat Patrol Fundraiser

Everyone’s a star: Five Seconds of Summer bring nostalgia and new sounds to The Palais Nottingham

We take a trip to The Palais - and down memory lane - for a very special album listening event with Aussie pop-rock four-piece Five Seconds of Summer...

Theatre Review: Steps Here and Now at the Theatre Royal

Dazzling homage to the 90s pop powerhouse...

Comfort Blanket: Ai Apocalypse Now @ Wormhole Weekend

Rarescale: Sounds Strangely Good, Ya?

Archaeology Now Talk Malindi

Night Creatures Podcast #2: Laurence and Steve from Smokescreen Soundsystem on thirty years of club nights, free parties, police, gangsters and more

Night Creatures is a new LeftLion podcast, shining a light on the promoters of Nottingham. Your host and interviewer is Beane, co-founder of Nottingham’s beloved Soul Buggin’ night and he brings with him over twenty years of experience of putting on great parties in the city...

WSO Nottingham - foodbank fundraiser for St Ann's & Sneinton foodstore

The Here Now Project

How the Sound Sanctuary is keeping Notts ravers safe

A lover of music and the underground rave scene, Magda realised the parties they were attending were under-delivering on safety. In 2023, they began The Sound Sanctuary: a travelling stand, a bunch of supplies and a few passionate people providing first aid and drug education to help partiers feel safe in the rave… 

Art auctions, fundraisers and gigs: Here's what's on in Notts this week, 28 July- 3 Aug

This week is packed full of summer fun for all ages. The creative scene is busy with auctions, gigs, yard parties and more to keep you on your toes and soaking up the summer sun. Here are our picks for this week...

Summer Family Activities: Sounds Around

Pride Fundraiser for Notts Lgbt+ Network

Rev Sounds Presents The Sound of Punk to Come

Film Review: Heart Eyes

A horror comedy that slices into your brain right from the opening scene…

Buy Now! + Q&a With Greenpeace Nottingham