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Local Star Holly Humberstone Discusses Rising Fame, Overcoming Stage Fright and Her New Release
Fri 19 Apr 2024Local star Holly Humberstone is on a high, and still rising fast. We caught up with her between tours to discuss her confessional songwriting, how she has gained confidence performing on stage, and why Nottingham is still so special to her.
Local Nottingham Artists Have The Chance To Play Legendary Rock City Main Stage @ Dot To Dot Festival
The Future Sound of Nottingham is returning for 2024. FSN gives Nottingham and Nottinghamshire musicians the opportunity to play the iconic main stage of Rock City.
We Sit Down With the Owners of the Chameleon After It Was Announced That the Building Would Be Sold
Sat 10 Feb 2024When it comes to finding the gems of Nottingham’s creative culture, sometimes you have to do a little intrepid exploring. Tucked down an alley just off the Old Market Square, legendary bar and venue The Chameleon has been hosting gigs, club nights and late night shenanigans since 2007. With the recent news that the building is to be sold, we sat down with owners John and Lauren Rothera to talk about the life and soul of the bar, and the future of independent venues…
Theatre Review: Bluey's Big Play at Theatre Royal
Fri 09 Feb 2024The celebrated Australian cartoon canine family now have their own stage show. But how will the charms of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli and co transfer over from the small screen to the big stage?
We Speak to Poet Ravelle-Sadé Fairman About Performing on Stage and Inspiring Young Writers
Fri 20 Oct 2023Getting in front of an audience and revealing your innermost thoughts sounds pretty daunting, but the rewards of speaking your truth are many. We spoke to Ravelle-Sadé Fairman about performing on stage, inspiring young writers and the purpose of poetry.
Festival Review: Splendour 2023
Thu 03 Aug 2023The weekend may have been full of rain, but we didn’t let that dampen our spirits…
A Day In The Life Of The Splendour Festival Team
Mon 17 Jul 2023We chat to Matt Newton, Marketing Manager at DHP Family, about what a typical day in his life is like as he prepares for Splendour Festival this weekend...
From Splendour Festival to Woodland Wellbeing, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 17 July - 23 July
Sun 16 Jul 2023Live music, theatre, video games... and some woodland wellbeing to end the week. What more could you want?
Nottingham Legend Vicky McClure MBE on Our Dementia Choir's Return to Splendour Festival
Fri 14 Jul 2023Splendour Festival returns to Wollaton Park this month, as does Vicky McClure MBE and Our Dementia Choir. We chat to the Wollaton native ahead of the festival which essentially takes place in her back garden…
Meet Stage Door Keeper Steve Harvey, the Man Who Greets the Stars at Nottingham's Theatre Royal
Sat 20 May 2023There’s been a stage door keeper on duty at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal every day since 25 September 1865, providing a warm, friendly welcome to the venue’s staff, members of the public, visiting companies, orchestras, and celebrities alike. Over 150 years since the role first originated, we catch up with the incumbent, Steve Harvey, to learn more about the comings and goings of one of the UK's most successful touring venues…
Star of the BBC Talent Hotlist, Katie Redford, Chats Her Debut Stage Play Tapped
Sun 14 May 2023Stapleford-born actress and playwright Katie Redford is currently listed on the BBC New Talent Hotlist, and it’s easy to see why - her impressive portfolio includes theatre, radio, and a BAFTA Rocliffe TV Comedy award, after all. Ahead of its UK tour, we chat to Katie about her debut stage play, Tapped, which went into production last year and landed her an Offie nomination for Most Promising New Playwright…
Everything You Need to Know About Splendour Festival 2023
Wed 12 Apr 2023Despite the current challenges facing pretty much everyone in the country bar the top 1%, DHP Family, and its stable in Nottingham, London and Bristol, continue to go from strength to strength - surviving the triple threat of the pandemic, a cost-of-living crisis, and pressures from major corporate organisations with extensive industry know-how. We catch up with head honcho George Akins to find out more and discuss the finer details of their annual blue ribboned event, Splendour Festival, fifteen years on from when it all began…
We Hear From Notts Stage Legend Kenneth Alan Taylor Ahead of His Appearance at Djanogly Theatre
Sat 04 Feb 2023Before his fundraiser event at Lakeside Arts on Friday 10 February, Kenneth Alan Taylor sits down with LeftLion...
Splendour Festival Announce 2023 Headliners and More
Wed 01 Feb 2023Nottingham’s own Splendour Festival has released the first line-up announcement ahead of its return at the end of July…
The Crying Violets' Katie Lyle Chats LeftLion, Splendour and New Tunes
Thu 24 Nov 2022The Crying Violets have become one of the most interesting, unique bands in Nottingham since forming in 2019 - but, despite playing at the likes of Splendour Festival and BBC Introducing, the highlight of the past few years for lead singer Katie Lyle undoubtedly has to be her time as LeftLion’s Music Editor. We chat to her about her passion for both producing and writing about music…
Young Hustlers October Family Festival Programme Announced
Wed 05 Oct 2022Young Hustlers is returning post-pandemic to entertain little ones and their grown-ups this Sunday 23 October…