Music

Upcoming festival set to ‘unite the community’ this weekend

Temi Idowu May 15, 2023

A Sheffield-based band has talked about an upcoming festival they are performing at in the next ten days. On 20 May, Kelham Island will be flooded with different artists, bands and collectives as the “Get Together” 2023 festival takes place. With seven venues, and an...

Sheffield SU’s Beer and Cider Festival: Drinkers enjoy annual event despite downpours

Jasmine El Samad May 3, 2023

Crowds get in step for Sheffield’s salsa siesta

Taylor Jones May 3, 2023

Early closure of karaoke bar not enough for residents’ group

Ben Ryan May 2, 2023

Well-known Sheffield building has received National Lottery funding to become a music hub

Erin Morris May 2, 2023

Metal bands still play despite losing pre-sale money

Sachin Shaw Apr 25, 2023

Sheffield-based band set to headline Leadmill on UK debut tour this week

Sebastian Jones Apr 25, 2023

The Tangled Dance Company open their ‘Curious Curiosity Shop’ in Sheffield

by Harsh Srivastava | Apr 18, 2023

The Tangled Dance Company continued their tour with their production “The Curious Curiosity Shop” on the 16th of April at the Weston Park Museum in Sheffield. The company was founded in 2013 by Amy Hallam, a Manchester-based dance artist & choreographer and...

Sharrow Lantern Carnival: Community parades the streets

by Marie Touray | Mar 21, 2023

An annual carnival showcasing luminous lanterns and live music saw crowds of families from Sharrow gather together on Sunday evening. The free Sharrow Lantern Carnival consisted of bright hand-crafted lanterns made by members of the Sharrow community lighting the...

Sheffield shows its culture during Afrobeats festival

by Taylor Jones | Mar 21, 2023

Sheffield hosted a sold-out Afrobeats N Brunch event, on the Moor, this past Sunday, where people from all origins could come out and express pride in their heritage. Afrobeats N Brunch dedicate themselves to showcasing the very best of Afro-Caribbean culture, through...

Live music part of the mix for new HMV store in Meadowhall

by Amy Stowe | Mar 14, 2023

HMV has moved to a new store in Meadowhall that will act as a ‘flagship’ for others as it pushes live performances and pop culture products.The HMV was previously located on the High Street section of Meadowhall for 33 years until it closed in December 2022 and moved...

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: Sheffield’s own hit musical to return on tour in 2024

by Sebastian Jones | Mar 14, 2023

A musical that debuted here in Sheffield will return for the fourth time to the Steel City in April 2024 as part of a UK wide tour. Sheffield Theatres have announced the return of the popular hit musical ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’. The show will run...

James Marriott: Musician exclusively reveals new album after show at Sheffield’s Leadmill

by Annaleece Longmore | Mar 13, 2023

Musician James Marriott has exclusively revealed the title of his unreleased album in an interview following his sell-out show in Sheffield, as part of his first UK tour. The 25-year-old kicked off his first tour, named the Bitter Tour, in February, travelling around...

The Leadmill opens exhibition celebrating the history of Sheffield’s ‘best music venue’

by Robin Hibbs | Mar 8, 2023

Sheffield's Leadmill has opened a unique exhibition of memorabilia from the venue’s 43-year history - in which it has seen the likes of Pulp, Oasis and Coldplay grace the stage. The Leadmill Archives includes setlists from various shows, rare and unseen photographs,...

Tributes paid to Sheffield bassist, producer and photographer, Steve Mackey

by Erin Morris | Mar 7, 2023

Musicians have paid tribute to Sheffield-born Pulp bassist Steve Mackey who died on Thursday, aged 56. Bands including the Pet Shop Boys remembered their time with the musician who lived in the city until his teenage years. Mackey’s wife, Katie Grand, confirmed the...