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The next stage: 25 years of the Nottingham Arts Theatre

Fri 23 Oct 2026

For the past 25 years Nottingham Arts Theatre has been serving the city with a programme of local and touring indie stage shows in their iconic 200 year old Hockley building. We spoke to poet, and theatre Chair director Campbell Kay about the theatre’s journey, its role as an educational charity nurturing theatrical talent in Nottingham and their diverse range of shows…

Gig review: Keo at The Level

Mon 05 Oct 2026

Keo are arguably one of the most talked about new bands in the indie scene blowing up in England. Within just a year of releasing music, they have amassed a fanbase of such ferocity and admiration that it would put Swifties to shame. Just a week after releasing their acclaimed and incredibly popular album Put A Smile On For Me, they put on two massive shows at Nottingham’s The Level, pointing towards just how big these lads are going to be...

Gig review: We Are Scientists at Rock City

Mon 05 Oct 2026

More than 20 years ago, We Are Scientists wowed with their major label debut With Love and Squalor. Now, with the album certified gold and a cult career on their belt, they have returned with a tour celebrating this seminal record. We caught them at Rock City...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #53: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 02 Oct 2026

In the 53rd edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews releases from Otala, Matt Blaney, Wayne Banks and Make Strangers...

Exhibition Review: Rosemary Wels, A Retrospective at the Nottingham Society of Artists

Fri 02 Oct 2026

Rosemary Wels’ final exhibition at the Nottingham Society of Artists is as educational as it is impressive as you walk through the story of her career from school sketches to Nottingham rainy-night landscapes.

Theatre Review: MAMMA MIA!

Thu 01 Oct 2026

The ever popular ABBA musical is in town

Gig review: Sports Team at Metronome

Thu 01 Oct 2026

The news this past week has all been about one sports team, one that has been up to all sorts of things, creating chaos in the process. No, this isn’t the biggest scandal in the history of sport, but a chaos brought about by the end of a storming tour. Tonight was the final leg, and, as the cliché goes, you save the best till last. Sports Team’s chaos was being put to good use, better than the dishonourable chaos that a certain other sports team has been found guilty of…

Gig review: Gurriers at Rough Trade

Wed 30 Sept 2026

The confines of the Rough Trade stage proved to be no barrier for Gurriers and their signature manic energy...

Gig review: The Sisters of Mercy at Rock City

Tue 29 Sept 2026

The Sisters of Mercy proved beyond any shadow of doubt that they are still at the forefront of the Gothic music scene, with a breathtaking and flawless performance at a packed Rock City, that will likely linger in the memory of the those there for a long time to come...

Theatre Review: X at the Lace Market Theatre

Tue 29 Sept 2026

A research station on Pluto has a crew with an unclear mission waiting for their replacements to arrive so they can return to earth. The tension is soon mounting in that station as what is outside becomes of less importance...

Gig review: Freya Ridings at the Royal Concert Hall

Mon 28 Sept 2026

Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall was transformed into a place of sonic beauty, as Freya Ridings delivered a focused and emotive live show...

Concert Review: The Hallé with Kahchun Wong at the Royal Concert Hall

Thu 24 Sept 2026

The Hallé are back in Nottingham, with their new conductor Kanchun Wong and world-renowned pianist Stephen Hough on the ivories...

Gig review: Francis of Delirium at The Bodega, with Daisy Peacock

Mon 21 Sept 2026

Francis of Delirium brought energy of all flavours to The Bodega, warming up the room with their evolved grunge sounds, tales of love and obsession, and inspiring commitment...

Gig review: Spiritbox at Motorpoint Arena

Sat 19 Sept 2026

Fronted by vocalist Courtney LaPlante, Canadian metal heavyweights Spiritbox brought a masterclass in modern heavy music to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena where the band effortlessly commanded the massive space as part of their milestone UK headline tour. From explosive breakdowns to soaring vocal melodies, Spiritbox captivated the crowd with perfectly curated visual production and a setlist full of deep cuts and fan favourites alike...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #52: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 18 Sept 2026

For the 52nd edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Mondo, Hunch Power, Eyre Llew and Blu Syrup...

Gig review: Primal Scream at Rock City

Thu 17 Sept 2026

Primal Scream returned - again - to Nottingham and proved their relevance and willingness to harness their art to speak out. Rock City proved the perfect canvas...

Theatre Review: Grindr the Opera at the Nottingham Arts Theatre

Sat 12 Sept 2026

If you’ve ever opened Grindr “just for a look” and somehow found yourself three hours later discussing your entire life with a stranger, then Grindr: The Opera might feel less like theatre and more like an intervention...

Gig review: Model/Actriz at Rescue Rooms

Sat 12 Sept 2026

Electric Boston four-piece Model/Actriz tore up the East Midlands - or, at least, Rescue Rooms - with a mighty performance for the ages...

Gig review: Sancho Panza vs Wizards Can't Be Lawyers at The Boat Club

Sat 12 Sept 2026

Nottingham's Boat Club in West Bridgford hosted a varied array of creative, captivating local talent for an eager audience, as Sancho Panza and Wizards Can't Be Lawyers (WCBL) shared the stage with support from Filter Sequence, ok lady, and Kez...