LeftLion Magazine Nottingham
@leftlion.bsky.social
Where Nottingham Meets.
Shouting arts and culture in the home of Robin Hood since 2003.
Shouting arts and culture in the home of Robin Hood since 2003.
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If you find yourself at a loose end over the festive season, please take 5 minutes to fill out our reader survey at leftlion.co.uk/survey
We'll be closing it sometime in January and we're dead keen to hear what you think before we do. Plus one lucky person will win a £100 Nottingham gift card!
We'll be closing it sometime in January and we're dead keen to hear what you think before we do. Plus one lucky person will win a £100 Nottingham gift card!
If you find yourself at a loose end over the festive season, please take 5 minutes to fill out our reader survey at leftlion.co.uk/survey
We'll be closing it sometime in January and we're dead keen to hear what you think before we do. Plus one lucky person will win a £100 Nottingham gift card!
We'll be closing it sometime in January and we're dead keen to hear what you think before we do. Plus one lucky person will win a £100 Nottingham gift card!
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
If you find yourself at a loose end over the festive season, please take 5 minutes to fill out our reader survey at leftlion.co.uk/survey
We'll be closing it sometime in January and we're dead keen to hear what you think before we do. Plus one lucky person will win a £100 Nottingham gift card!
We'll be closing it sometime in January and we're dead keen to hear what you think before we do. Plus one lucky person will win a £100 Nottingham gift card!
Our friends at Nottingham City of Literature have an amazing opportunity for Notts-based young people aged between 14-25 who love reading as part of next year's #BigCityReads project...
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Nottingham City of Literature Call For Young Readers For Big City Reads 2026.
Are you, or do you know, a young person aged between 14-25 who loves reading and wants to give back to their community? If so read on...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Our friends at Nottingham City of Literature have an amazing opportunity for Notts-based young people aged between 14-25 who love reading as part of next year's #BigCityReads project...
leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
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Some of my photos of @divorcehq.bsky.social and @waltdisco.bsky.social at Rock City in Nottingham on Saturday here with this review by Karl Blakesley for @leftlion.bsky.social
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Gig review: Divorce at Rock City
What a year it has been for Nottingham’s indie darlings Divorce. Since their historic four-night sold out run at The Bodega last September, they’ve released a critically acclaimed debut album in ...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Some of my photos of @divorcehq.bsky.social and @waltdisco.bsky.social at Rock City in Nottingham on Saturday here with this review by Karl Blakesley for @leftlion.bsky.social
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Had the most Christmassy night at the Nottingham Arts Theatre’s production of Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood 🥹 ft. the Merry Men reading @leftlion.bsky.social, the actual Left Lion, Goose Fair, and some proper Notts panto heckling.
December 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Had the most Christmassy night at the Nottingham Arts Theatre’s production of Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood 🥹 ft. the Merry Men reading @leftlion.bsky.social, the actual Left Lion, Goose Fair, and some proper Notts panto heckling.
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You have until Wed 17 December to buy yourself this year's ultimate Notts stocking filler and guarantee delivery before Christmas! #OverheardinNotts
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Buy: Overheard In Notts (Vol 7): The Pierre of the Resistance
We like to think that Christmas isn’t Christmas without a bit of Overheard in Notts in your stocking. Thus we are happy to announce the arrival of our seventh(!) book baby...
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December 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
PUBIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!
You have until Wed 17 December to buy yourself this year's ultimate Notts stocking filler and guarantee delivery before Christmas! #OverheardinNotts
Just £6 inc P&P here > leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
You have until Wed 17 December to buy yourself this year's ultimate Notts stocking filler and guarantee delivery before Christmas! #OverheardinNotts
Just £6 inc P&P here > leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
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My photos of Wolf Alice supported by @sunflowerbeanband.bsky.social and @briasalmena.bsky.social at the Motoroint Arena #Nottingham are with this review by Karl Blakesley for @leftlion.bsky.social
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Gig review: Wolf Alice at Motorpoint Arena
As Wolf Alice have evolved into one of the best and most beloved bands in Britain, Nottingham has been there with them every step of the way. From providing a support slot for Swim Deep at Rescue Room...
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December 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
My photos of Wolf Alice supported by @sunflowerbeanband.bsky.social and @briasalmena.bsky.social at the Motoroint Arena #Nottingham are with this review by Karl Blakesley for @leftlion.bsky.social
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Time to say thanks to our latest supporters:
❤️ John Dunstan
❤️ Sven
❤️ Ursula Holdsworth
If you’d like to support us, get your name in our mag and other perks (this month our Postal Service members got free #OverheardInNotts books) #SupportLeftLion
www.patreon.com/leftlion
❤️ John Dunstan
❤️ Sven
❤️ Ursula Holdsworth
If you’d like to support us, get your name in our mag and other perks (this month our Postal Service members got free #OverheardInNotts books) #SupportLeftLion
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December 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Time to say thanks to our latest supporters:
❤️ John Dunstan
❤️ Sven
❤️ Ursula Holdsworth
If you’d like to support us, get your name in our mag and other perks (this month our Postal Service members got free #OverheardInNotts books) #SupportLeftLion
www.patreon.com/leftlion
❤️ John Dunstan
❤️ Sven
❤️ Ursula Holdsworth
If you’d like to support us, get your name in our mag and other perks (this month our Postal Service members got free #OverheardInNotts books) #SupportLeftLion
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My photos of Bored Marsh supported by Mandibles at a sold out The @bodegacats.bsky.social for @leftlion.bsky.social
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In photos: Bored Marsh at The Bodega, with Mandibles
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December 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
My photos of Bored Marsh supported by Mandibles at a sold out The @bodegacats.bsky.social for @leftlion.bsky.social
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I'm back in the @leftlion.bsky.social Print Edition for December with photos for the LeftLion Music Awards 2025.
@cmatbaby.bsky.social
@cmatbaby.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I'm back in the @leftlion.bsky.social Print Edition for December with photos for the LeftLion Music Awards 2025.
@cmatbaby.bsky.social
@cmatbaby.bsky.social
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My photos of Home Counties supported by My First Time at The @bodeganotts.bsky.social are with this review by @izzymorris.bsky.social for @leftlion.bsky.social
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Gig review: Home Counties at The Bodega, with My First Time
Home Counties dropped by The Bodega on their tour for their second album, Humdrum, which has been generating some serious excitement for alternative music fans across a range of genres. Joined by new ...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
My photos of Home Counties supported by My First Time at The @bodeganotts.bsky.social are with this review by @izzymorris.bsky.social for @leftlion.bsky.social
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leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
Basking in the glory of recent wins against Malmo and Liverpool, it's the latest from our own Julie Pritchard covering the last month at Nottingham Forest... #nottinghamforest #nottinghamforestfc
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Left Brian: November 2025 - Three Bald Musketeers
Our Forest columnist Julie Pritchard, the creator of the classic nineties 'Brian' fanzine, seems delighted by the new dawn at Forest under Dyche, Woan and Stone...
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November 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Basking in the glory of recent wins against Malmo and Liverpool, it's the latest from our own Julie Pritchard covering the last month at Nottingham Forest... #nottinghamforest #nottinghamforestfc
leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
Seasons greetings ducks! It's the December issue of LeftLion, out now ❄️ Feat. stargazing at @sherwoodobs.bsky.social, a wander through the history of The Park Estate, the Leftlion music awards and our 2025 cultural round up.
Grab your copy from around the city now or read online at the link below☃️
Grab your copy from around the city now or read online at the link below☃️
November 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Seasons greetings ducks! It's the December issue of LeftLion, out now ❄️ Feat. stargazing at @sherwoodobs.bsky.social, a wander through the history of The Park Estate, the Leftlion music awards and our 2025 cultural round up.
Grab your copy from around the city now or read online at the link below☃️
Grab your copy from around the city now or read online at the link below☃️
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My photos of Revnege Of Calculon supported by @emzae.bsky.social at @roughtrade1976.bsky.social Nottingham last week for @leftlion.bsky.social
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leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
In photos: Revenge of Calculon EP launch at Rough Trade
To celebrate the launch of their uniquely dance-able Casino Fight EP, Nottingham's own mask-wearing electro-heroes Revenge of Calculon put on an upbeat show at Rough Trade. Emzae was there to sup...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
My photos of Revnege Of Calculon supported by @emzae.bsky.social at @roughtrade1976.bsky.social Nottingham last week for @leftlion.bsky.social
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My photos of Jerub supported by Josie Beth and Persia Holder at the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham this week.
With this review by Caleb Gray for @leftlion.bsky.social
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With this review by Caleb Gray for @leftlion.bsky.social
leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
leftlion.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
My photos of Jerub supported by Josie Beth and Persia Holder at the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham this week.
With this review by Caleb Gray for @leftlion.bsky.social
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With this review by Caleb Gray for @leftlion.bsky.social
leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
Wishing a fabulous Friday to our latest supporters on Patreon:
❤️ Mike Cole
❤️ Caroline Le Sueur
❤️ Sam Peach
If you'd like your name in our mag, plus other perks then #supportleftlion
www.patreon.com/leftlion
❤️ Mike Cole
❤️ Caroline Le Sueur
❤️ Sam Peach
If you'd like your name in our mag, plus other perks then #supportleftlion
www.patreon.com/leftlion
Get more from LeftLion on Patreon
creating and promoting Nottingham Culture
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November 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Wishing a fabulous Friday to our latest supporters on Patreon:
❤️ Mike Cole
❤️ Caroline Le Sueur
❤️ Sam Peach
If you'd like your name in our mag, plus other perks then #supportleftlion
www.patreon.com/leftlion
❤️ Mike Cole
❤️ Caroline Le Sueur
❤️ Sam Peach
If you'd like your name in our mag, plus other perks then #supportleftlion
www.patreon.com/leftlion
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My photos of @bccamplight.bsky.social supported by British Birds at Rock City are with this review by Lewis Oxley for @leftlion.bsky.social Magazine Nottingham
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leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
Gig review: BC Camplight at Rock City
Tonight starts with a goodbye and not a hello. Brian Christinzio is blowing out his Camplight in the UK for one last time, not forever, but for this leg of the tour at least. But, as he says in a sorr...
leftlion.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
My photos of @bccamplight.bsky.social supported by British Birds at Rock City are with this review by Lewis Oxley for @leftlion.bsky.social Magazine Nottingham
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leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
We have birthed a new #OverheardInNotts book baby. Just in time for Christmas. Buy it now for £6 inc P&P at tinyurl.com/ohinbooks
Nottingham's ultimate stocking filler of 2026 is here!
Nottingham's ultimate stocking filler of 2026 is here!
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We have birthed a new #OverheardInNotts book baby. Just in time for Christmas. Buy it now for £6 inc P&P at tinyurl.com/ohinbooks
Nottingham's ultimate stocking filler of 2026 is here!
Nottingham's ultimate stocking filler of 2026 is here!
If you read and enjoy LeftLion, please take 5 minutes to fill out our reader survey here > tinyurl.com/leftlionsurv...
November 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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My photos of English Teacher with @theorielles.bsky.social at ROCK CITY Nottingham are with this review by @caradocsmg.bsky.social for @leftlion.bsky.social Magazine
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leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
Gig review: English Teacher at Rock City
Just over a year from winning the Mercury Prize, Leeds indie-art-rock quartet English Teacher headline Rock City for a show packed full of top class musicianship and immersive soundscapes.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
My photos of English Teacher with @theorielles.bsky.social at ROCK CITY Nottingham are with this review by @caradocsmg.bsky.social for @leftlion.bsky.social Magazine
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leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
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My photos of SPRINTS & Dog Race at Rock CIty on Wednesday are with this review by Kieran Lster for @leftlion.bsky.social Nottingham
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Gig review: SPRINTS at Rock City, with Dog Race
With the memory of their standout Bodega show still fresh in our minds, there was no way we were going to miss SPRINTS' return to Nottingham. This time, Rock City was the venue for a milestone perform...
leftlion.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
My photos of SPRINTS & Dog Race at Rock CIty on Wednesday are with this review by Kieran Lster for @leftlion.bsky.social Nottingham
leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
Wishing a fabulous (if rainy) Friday to our latest supporters on Patreon:
💧 Fleakle the Otter
💧 Tom Dee
💧 Pica
💧 Caroline
💧Stuart-AJC
💧 Joan Morris
Sign up to #supportleftlion and get treats by post (including the new #OverheardInNotts book).
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💧 Fleakle the Otter
💧 Tom Dee
💧 Pica
💧 Caroline
💧Stuart-AJC
💧 Joan Morris
Sign up to #supportleftlion and get treats by post (including the new #OverheardInNotts book).
www.patreon.com/leftlion
Get more from LeftLion on Patreon
creating and promoting Nottingham Culture
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November 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Wishing a fabulous (if rainy) Friday to our latest supporters on Patreon:
💧 Fleakle the Otter
💧 Tom Dee
💧 Pica
💧 Caroline
💧Stuart-AJC
💧 Joan Morris
Sign up to #supportleftlion and get treats by post (including the new #OverheardInNotts book).
www.patreon.com/leftlion
💧 Fleakle the Otter
💧 Tom Dee
💧 Pica
💧 Caroline
💧Stuart-AJC
💧 Joan Morris
Sign up to #supportleftlion and get treats by post (including the new #OverheardInNotts book).
www.patreon.com/leftlion
Something for the weekend? How's about the latest #NightCreatures podcast from Soul Buggin's Beane in conversation with Killer Jim from Out to Lunch?
Listen here > leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
Listen here > leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
Night Creatures Podcast #3: Killer Jim from Out To Lunch on 25 years of Northern soul, jazz funk and jazz dance events in Nottingham
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 ...
leftlion.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Something for the weekend? How's about the latest #NightCreatures podcast from Soul Buggin's Beane in conversation with Killer Jim from Out to Lunch?
Listen here > leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
Listen here > leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
BIG NEWS! Nottingham's must-have stocking filler of 2026 has arrived. New book available to buy online now for just six paahnd (including delivery)... #overheardinnotts
Buy now >
leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
Buy now >
leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
Buy: Overheard In Notts (Vol 7): The Pierre of the Resistance
We like to think that Christmas isn’t Christmas without a bit of Overheard in Notts in your stocking. Thus we are happy to announce the arrival of our seventh(!) book baby...
leftlion.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
BIG NEWS! Nottingham's must-have stocking filler of 2026 has arrived. New book available to buy online now for just six paahnd (including delivery)... #overheardinnotts
Buy now >
leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
Buy now >
leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
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An excellent debut for @nowthenmag.bsky.social from @rose-mason.bsky.social (not surprising, given she's an alumni of Nottingham's must-read @leftlion.bsky.social 🦁)
"These cuts have probably already taken about 3,000 jobs out of the local economy"
We report from the frontline as @ucuhallam.bsky.social members begin a fresh wave of strike action against @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social 🪧
✍️ @rose-mason.bsky.social
#Sheffield @ucu.org.uk @drjogrady.bsky.social
We report from the frontline as @ucuhallam.bsky.social members begin a fresh wave of strike action against @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social 🪧
✍️ @rose-mason.bsky.social
#Sheffield @ucu.org.uk @drjogrady.bsky.social
Sheffield Hallam staff are going on strike – but will the university listen?
This week marks the first of strike action at Sheffield Hallam. Now Then headed down to the picket line to find out why staff are choosing to swap their lanyards for placards over the next few weeks.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
An excellent debut for @nowthenmag.bsky.social from @rose-mason.bsky.social (not surprising, given she's an alumni of Nottingham's must-read @leftlion.bsky.social 🦁)