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leftlion. co. uk > features > 2026 > 05 > gig-review-kneecap-album-launch-at-rescue-rooms-nottingham

Gig review: Kneecap album launch at Rescue Rooms

1+ hour, 6+ min ago  (422+ words) Ahead of the release of their third album Fenian, Irish rap trio Kneecap brought a double bill show to Rescue Rooms this week to give Notts a taste of what they've got in store this year" The last couple of…...

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leftlion. co. uk > features > 2026 > 05 > gig-review-the-scratch-at-rescue-rooms-nottingham

Gig review: The Scratch at Rescue Rooms

16+ hour, 36+ min ago  (349+ words) This new beginning has to start somewhere, and where better than on the road? Their UK leg of the tour first saw them in SWG3, before hitting Manchester and Bristol, temping up the flares and empowering community from city to city....

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leftlion. co. uk > features > 2026 > 05 > gig-review-book-of-churches-at-nottingham-contemporary

Gig review: Book of Churches at Nottingham Contemporary

15+ hour, 56+ min ago  (348+ words) Much like Wednesday, a co-lead singer of Divorce has made their own side project of sombre, acoustic alt-country folk, the sort of music that would make Jason Molina proud. This man is Felix Mackenzie-Barrow and his project: Book of Churches....

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leftlion. co. uk > features > 2026 > 05 > 14-great-music-festivals-in-and-around-nottingham-for-2026

14 great music festivals in and around Nottingham for 2026

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1456+ words) Across Nottinghamshire and the wider east midlands, 2026 is shaping up to be another packed one. Big-name headliners, grassroots weekends, city takeovers and quieter escapes all sit side-by-side. If you want to start planning your festival season soon, here are some…...

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leftlion. co. uk > features > 2026 > 05 > truth-or-legend-the-case-of-the-wellow-maypole

Truth or legend: the case of the Wellow Maypole

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (533+ words) Left Lion Truth or legend: the case of the Wellow Maypole Welcome to May, a month where people dance around tall wooden poles decorated with flowers, greenery and ribbons. It's rather clear to see that we Brits seem to love…...

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leftlion. co. uk > features > 2026 > 04 > gig-review-marvins-revenge-at-the-bodega-nottingham

Gig review: Marvin's Revenge at The Bodega

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (239+ words) Before we knew it, we were in the throngs of the headliner. A pit was formed before the first riff stroke was thrown out and, not long after, the room was rocking as an assemblage of noise hit the floor....

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leftlion. co. uk > features > 2026 > 04 > gig-review-badly-drawn-boy-in-conversation-and-song-at-metronome-nottingham

Gig review: Badly Drawn Boy in conversation and song at Metronome

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (416+ words) Perhaps Jess is more familiar with the sound of chat accompanying her sets too, as she remarked a couple of times on how quiet the crowd was. Jess" songs were enjoyably stripped back and emotionally lyrical. I look forward to…...

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leftlion. co. uk > features > 2026 > 04 > jazz-indie-gigs-and-rock-legends-heres-whats-on-this-week-27-april-3-may

Jazz, indie gigs and rock legends: Here's what's on this week 27 April - 3 May

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (109+ words) When: Tue 28 April Where: The Bodega How much: "12 When: Wed 29 April Where: Rock City How much: "40" The Clare Teal 5 When: Thu 30 April"Where: Mansfield Palace Theatre How much: "29. 50 Ella Al-Shamahi: Becoming Human When: Thu 30 April Where: Lakeside Arts How much:…...

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leftlion. co. uk > features > 2026 > 04 > review-record-store-day-nottingham-2026

Record Store Day 2026 in Nottingham

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (312+ words) Rough Trade saw an early-doors queue snaking around sunny'Hockley in anticipation of some exclusive limited-edition vinyl and'rare releases. The team upstairs hosted a packed line-up of bands in an all-day, free-of-charge, event. The programme featured a wide array of genres,…...

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leftlion. co. uk > features > 2026 > 04 > interview-with-michael-nunn-and-billy-trevitt-from-balletboyz-at-nottingham-playhouse

Interview: Ballet Boyz directors Michael Nunn and Billy Trevitt at Nottingham Playhouse

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (705+ words) Ballet Boyz's art directors Michael Nunn and Billy Trevitt First of all, Ballet Boyz is a dance company, but how would you define it?" Michael: We package great art in an accessible way. So, everyone can enjoy it. And your…...