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Over the years, there have been a number of venues in Sheffield that, at some point or another, made a transition from popular gig spots to certified legends of the scene, becoming forever entwined in the city’s musical folklore.
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I was practically weaned on heady tales of The Limit, where in the 80s you could see Human League and Def Leppard tread the boards without spending a penny to get in. Uncles would often wax lyrical about nights watching Joe Cocker belt out ditties down at The Mucky Duck (much later The Boardwalk), and older cousins would sit in my nan’s front room regaling us young’uns with immersive tales of Gatecrasher, The Casbah and, of course, The Leadmill. In their own way, all these places have had a significant impact on the city’s music culture and are rightly celebrated for it. You could, however, argue that an undersung hero amongst these illustrious names is Yellow Arch Studios, a humble converted factory in Neepsend which has made an indelible impression on our musical landscape. This was the place Hawley first dabbled with strings, where Jarvis honed his solo work, and where Arctic Monkeys, Rev, Milburn and pretty much every other guitar band going cut their teeth during the noughties. Even chuffin’ Kylie has visited Burton Road to lay down a few Intracks.more recent years, the venue has played a crucial role in promoting the best of alternative local talent: DJs, jazz, funk, soul, world music, hip-hop, punk, and pretty much any other genre you could think of. Ask a musician and they’ll tell you the importance of small- to medium-sized venues in developing artists, so we’ve decided to honour their contribution by celebrating 25 years of Yellow Arch this month. If you scoot over to page 26, you’ll find co-founder Andy Cook talking us through the story behind YA, as well as Russ and Stephen who tell us their plans for the venue moving Elsewhere,forward. it’s your usual mix of new openings, interesting local folk, events and cultural happenings. I’d like to sign off by extending a hearty Sheffield welcome to any newly arrived students picking up this mag for the first time. There’s a Freshers Week roundup on page 46 and we’re currently pulling together our annual student special for October, so keep an eye out for that. To everyone else, you should know the drill by now. Have a flick through and find out what Sheff has in store for you this month! JF x @josephfood
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Being originally from North London, for a long time I was obsessed with garage and dubstep, but then there was this new sound being talked about, coming out of a mythical city situated up past the Watford Gap. Back then, I was only hearing stories and getting the odd mixtape at Camden Market from people who had seen it and lived it. People like Dr Cryptic and other DJs from Sheffield were really taking the genre of niche somewhere. It was a big moment for me to come to Sheffield and see this for myself, after hearing Dizzee Rascal announce on Pirate Radio that he was heading up to the Steel City to freestyle on some that my mind was made up. I collared four other mates who had been hit with the same affliction and we made excuses to our respective guardians before heading up the M1 to Sheffield with a wish and prayer. It was everything I hoped for our small group, aged just 16 and 17 years old, arriving in the city and trying to see what the fuss was about. The whole vibe of Sheffield was incredible. We had no idea where we were going in the banged-up Ford Escort, so we pulled over and asked someone who looked in the know. You could tell she was excited to learn we were from down south and here for a night at Niche nightclub, so she told us to park up near her house, then we were invited to tag along with her crew. This wasn’t what we were used to! Already Sheffield was showing us a welcoming embrace; there was no front here, no ego. We were all there for the same thing, all coming together for one reason. That night changed everything for me, and I knew I’d have to get back to Sheffield again. Musically it blew my mind seeing it all in the flesh, seeing Dizzee MC over those gnarly beats, vibing with people who had no idea who I was but were proud to call this sound their own. I wanted in on it. As time went on that sort of music was all I was writing, but back home in London people didn’t understand. So I ended up travelling and DJing loads of bassline nights for The Night Kitchen and The › Sheffield, for me, has lot I HOPED FOR OUR SMALL GROUP, AGED JUST 16 AND 17 YEARS OLD, ARRIVING IN THE CITY AND TRYING TO SEE WHAT THE FUSS WAS ABOUT. THE WHOLE VIBE OF SHEFFIELDINCREDIBLE.”WAS
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›Harley, each combining my sweaty love for Bassline and Dubstep. The scene up here was blossoming and I was playing my small part. Even when I went to university in Lancashire, I was still doing the odd set and going to the nights, just to keep my toe Experimentingin. with these sounds and meeting like-minded people, often at places like SADDACA Studios on the Wicker or Plot 22, just helped things to take on a new level. We were lucky enough to form our band Dirty Freud, which is rooted in Bassline and the city’s sounds, so in some way there would be no Dirty Freud without Sheffield. That blows my mind a bit, to be honest.
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Then Sheffield gave me more: two beautiful children and a partner who showed a new way to fall in love with the place again. Up until this point, my views of the city were primarily music-based, but seeing the way people have come together, actually having ‘real’ neighbours and enjoying all the independent businesses during their highs and lows has always helped to inspire my faith in being here. I hope it continues to give me the happy ending it has been teasing so far. Well, that and more Hendo’s – there can be no substitute.
2. Community is Power Building friendships and strong links within the community is very special to me. It’s great to feel supported and held by those you work around, whether that’s within your own shop, within your city, country, or even across the world. I’m lucky enough to work with my best friends, and feeling like a valued part of the shop as well as the wider community of artists from Sheffield and Leeds makes every day inspiring, challenging and, most importantly, a good laugh.
The process of tattooing is a collaborative effort. Amidst the existential doubt that follows the act of creating art, it’s important to remember that at the end of the day, it’s our clients who must be prioritised above all. It’s our responsibility to do what we can to ensure we create our best work, but also that our clients feel heard, affirmed and supported through their own choices. Tattooing is a transformative medium through which we can reinterpret and reclaim our own bodies; it’s a radical act of self-determination and autonomy. I think it’s lovely that our skill set can facilitate this for people.
5. Take some bloody time off!
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Balancing long days of tattooing with answering emails, drawing up designs, managing social media, creating merch, financial admin – it takes a toll on our minds and bodies. You’re just one person, so schedule some real time off – switch off Instagram, don’t answer emails for a week, a month, whatever you want! I am very precious about my time these days. I think we all have to learn the hard way (burnout) that it’s okay if we need to reschedule sometimes, it’s okay to say no to work we don’t have the capacity to take on and we don’t need to justify it. Set those boundaries and stick to them – that’s what keeps our job enjoyable and exciting. Jemima is a mixed race and queer handpoke tattoo artist originally from Sheffield, who will be exhibiting at the upcoming Sheffield Tattoo Festival (more info on the next page). Her joy is rooted in creating a safe space for QTIPOC (queer, trans and intersex people of colour) first and foremost, where they can feel affirmed, heard and in control of marking their bodies.
The western tattooing industry has a history of excluding people of colour, women etc., although paradoxically, this is of course from whom the tradition originates. It’s important that we critically engage with tattooing history, to recognise and avoid perpetuating negative practices that can sometimes be taken for granted as ‘just the way it’s done’. Things are steadily changing, though, as we continue to uplift marginalised artists and do our best to ensure everyone is empowered to both get tattooed and, if they want, have the opportunity to pursue a career without barriers.
4. There are still things to unlearn, reshape and reimagine
@jemimakeziahtattoo You never stop learning I love my job and am always looking for ways to improve my work, expand my skill set and try new things. This applies not just to the artistic side of things, but to the emotional parts of us, too. Learning to be sensitive to the needs of our clients teaches us a lot about ourselves and our practice. I am relatively new to the industry myself, but within a couple of years of tattooing I have discovered limitless new ways to connect and communicate with myself, with others and the world around me.
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It’s been a good few years since Shef field hosted a tattoo convention, so the of Peddler Market and Pollen Flower Market have set about Sheffield Tattoo Festival, cele brating some of the region’s best tattoo artists in one warehouse. Taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October 2022 in Peddler Warehouse, Shef field Tattoo Festival will welcome a wide array of talented artists and, given that the team behind Peddler are at its heart, you can inevitably expect their signature blend of food traders including Churrazon, Deckards, Get Wurst and New York shire Pizza Co, alongside apparel, homeware and accessory brands. With diversity at its core, this event is dedi cated to being a safe and welcoming space for all. Organisers told Exposed: “Our line-up champions those underrepresented in the tattoo community, celebrating a wide range of tattoo styles.“Alongside our talented artists, we’ll also have a great selection of independent stalls. From life style brands to fashion, right through to sustain able projects and art – we’ve got something for everyone.“We’ve also teamed up with our mates Peddler Market to bring you some of the country’s best street food, craft beer, cocktails and more!” Sheffield Tattoo Festival is a ticketed event, with everyone over the age of 12 needing a ticket. Both day and weekend tickets are available, as well as VIP tickets are available
that include an exclusive merchandise bundle. Tickets are available now from Skiddle.com. THE FULL LINE-UP OF ARTISTS AliceINCLUDES:Peppa @alicepeppatattoo Jemima Keziah @keziahtattoos Freyja Smyth-Callard @freyjatattoo Bethany Wilde @tattoosbybethwilde Holly Ramsey @pinksnot.tattoo Ro Falvey @_ro_tattoo Charlotte Bolton @charlottelucyy_ tattoo Niall Shannon @niallshannon_tattoo Brad Leander @bradleandertattoo Megan Lee @justmeganlee Ashley Tyson @ashleytysontattoo Georgia @slowpokes__ Chantay Browne @chantayblue Katie Heart @heart.poke Emily Malice @emilymalice Alien Ink @alien_ink_ Tahsena Alam @tahsenaalam Nish Rowe @bluxion404 Sarah Strongarms @sarah.strongarms Fopk Attema @meltingbody_ink Lee Hallam @leeroyinks Eve Mansell @badmanazzz André Rosa @andrerosaf Josie Hall @inkyjosie Morris Tattooer @morristattooer Alex Bawn @alexbawntattoo Kendel Nicholson @kendelnicholson tattoo The brand-new Sheffield Tattoo Festival launches in Peddler Warehouse next month… @SHEFFTATFEST TAT’S THE WAY TO DO IT 14 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK UPFRONT // SHEFFIELD TATTOO FESTIVAL
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Amongst others, Scotts Menswear have come in as kit sponsor, local firm MKM Building Supplies have sponsored the scoreboard and Tuffnells have renewed as stadium sponsor. You can also grab a Pukka Pie at the game as the iconic catering brand has now come onboard. “It’s exciting times for Sheffield FC - both in the present and the near-future with the planned stadium move,” says chairman Richard Tims. “Our manager Ryan Cresswell has signed on for another season and has brought a whole host of new players in to give the squad a fresh look. It was brilliant to win an international tournament in pre-season and we’re hoping for a promising season; we want to be up there Finally,challenging.”justin case you missed it, last year plans were announced to move to a new-build stadium in Meadowhead, bringing the club back to a permanent home in the Steel City. Sheffield FC still hope to complete the move over the next couple of years, and we’ll be providing updates as the situation progresses. club have
Following a promising preseason which saw Sheffield FC bring some silverware back to the Steel City, the world’s oldest football club now have some specially designed buses cruising around town – and they’re hoping it’ll be next stop: promotion.
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The final week of July saw a refreshed squad head to London to participate in the Egri Ebstein tournament over two sweltering days, eventually seeing off hosts Corinthian Casuals to bring home to the coveted Corinthian Cup. There have been some exciting moves off the pitch, too, as a series of First buses launched last month emblazoned with the club’s crest plus a memorable quote from honorary Sheffield FC member Pele: “Without Sheffield FC, there wouldn’t be a me.” Inside the buses, you’ll find various tidbits detailing the club’s illustrious history, everything from their formation in 1857 to the various pioneering moments of the game that followed in its wake: first derby, crossbar, corner kick, etc.
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AC: I had a studio behind The Forum in Trafalgar Works, a little mesters full of artists. Colin had a studio in Attercliffe called The Boardroom. I’d just had a hit with Finley Quaye called ‘Sunday Shining’ and Colin had had a big success with Womack & Womack, so we thought we needed to upsize and put both businesses together. We were looking for a rough-arsed end of town where the council might say yes, so, naturally, we visited an abandoned Victorian factory in Neepsend in the rain. Of course, it had no roof. The landlord said, “50 quid a week, lads.” And that were it. The planets had aligned. Where did the famous yellow arch come from?
AC: I was walking through Weston Park the following day, and at the time they had these unbelievably ornate Victorian gates with a large arch. That got me thinking about the stone arch downstairs at the building. We 25 years since it’s inception, Exposed shines a light on Yellow Arch... live music venue, recording studio and cultural icon.
A famed live music venue, recording studio and champion of artistic endeavour and community spirit, our beloved Yellow Arch hits the quartercentury mark this year. Exposed nipped down to see co-founder Andy Cook and the recently arrived Russ Frisby and Stephen Myerthall to reflect on the venue’s illustrious history while also looking ahead to an exciting future. Let’s go back to the start. What sparked Yellow Arch?
The building finally opened its doors in 1997, but the initial plan was to have it solely as a recording studio?
AC: Yes. The idea was to build three rehearsal rooms: 1, 2 and 3. Room 3 is the famous one because it’s massive and the Arctic Monkeys, Reverend, Milburn, etc., practically grew up in there. At one point, Richard Hawley, who’d just left Long pigs, asked if Colin and I wanted to join his new band. I said we needed a rehearsal room, so we took the downstairs room. The first four Hawley albums were written there, in what would become the venue room.
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weren’t going to advertise it with a big sign or anything, we wanted it to be an in-the-know thing. So, I suggested painting the arch yellow and directing people to that. And there it is – ‘Yellow Arch’ was originally a signpost that meant we didn’t have to tell anyone about it.
AC: The ethos has always been live music and community. It was a slow-burner at first, then people wanted to get married here, then people wanted to party here, then it started to snowball –10 gigs to 20, 20 gigs to 25. That was led by the community, not a marketing strategy. It was all live music and Yorkshire-based DJs. Covid had a massive impact on the venue, and not many people know how close we came to losing it for good. Can you tell us a bit about that and how Russ and Stephen came to be AC:involved? I was a bit frayed. We were in debt from building the venue, then those debts didn’t go anywhere during the pandemic. The bills still had to be paid, and it got to the point where we thought we’d have to file for bankruptcy because we didn’t want to take on any more debt. We were very close to closing the business for good. But our accountant suggested finding people who had the energy to >
It launched as a fully licensed music venue in 2015. What was the initial ethos behind that?
When did the transition to live venue come about?
AC: Around 2005, there was a touring gypsy jazz band called The Balkan Bandits, and Tim Walker, who runs The Big Swing, asked if we could put them on in the rehearsal room for a couple of hundred quid. We owed a bit of a leccy bill, so we agreed. It was the night of everyone’s lives. In fact, it was such an amazing night, Tim turned around to me and said, “It’s been decided – this is Sheffield’s new venue.” That spawned years of fund raising, planning permissions and getting together a viable Itbusiness.essentially spawned from Hawley and his mates basically wanting to make a few tunes. The people of Sheffield bought those tunes, which paid for it to become a gig venue. Then Sheffield people bought the gig tickets, which enabled an idea to come further to life. It was like a weird Sheffield butterfly effect going on.
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> take it on. Russ, Steve, Liam and Nathan came onboard and have given the ball a real kick. I don’t think people realise how precarious Yellow Arch was, and without these guys, it probably wouldn’t be here today. Russ and Stephen, what moti vated you to get involved?
RF: I’ve been coming here, whether rehearsing, gigging or recording since I was about 14. So that’s about 20 years of me being a patron of all things Yellow Arch. It was the place for bands to rehearse. On Sunday afternoons there’d be Milburn, Arctic Monkeys and some times Jon McClure all in. You’d be making a brew in the old kitchenette and Richard Hawley would come in and talk to you about Sheffield Wednesday. For a young kid, seeing these people walking around who’d just been performing on tele, well, it has a big impact. It seems that most local bands who’ve recorded here have a story about a brush with Shef field music royalty. AF: I do remember Jarvis coming in the office once and saying, “They’re doing a bloody good version of my song over in Room 2.” He was proud that there were local musicians who’d learned his lyrics and chords and were giving it a damn good go. I think Alex was the same, as I don’t think there was another band covered more here than Arctic Monkeys. That says a lot about the impact. RF: So, when the four of us were approached to take it over, it was a bit of a no-brainer. I’ve got experience working at and putting on bands at live venues like Plug, The Boardwalk, The Nelson and Frog & Parrot. I thought I had enough behind me to give a go. Steve’s a master of bar operations, so my job is to get people in, and his is to keep people in. When we got the keys, the doors had been closed for five to six months. As a venue, there was no Yellow Arch. SM: I think we’d rather take a plunge rather than risk losing the heritage of Yellow Arch. We want to follow the same ethos of Andy, Colin and everyone who worked behind the scenes previously, to try and do that justice moving forward. With all the renowned names you’ve had pass through this building to record music and gig, you must have some special memories. Does anything spring to mind? AC: One that does spring to mind was when Sister Sledge rehearsed in Room 3. We are all listening because that was the sound of our childhood, right there. Then there was a call, “Oh! Why don’t you come and join us?” So, we went in, they got us to form a circle and hold hands. Then the bass player started up, and before we knew it, we were stood holding hands with Sister Sledge and singing ‘We Are Family’. An unbelievable but true story. RF: [To Andy] Surely Kylie was a big one? AC: Yeah, it was… in a bit of a weird way. But for me, it was > I do remember Jarvis coming in the office once and saying, 'They’re doing a bloody good version of my song over in Room 2.' “ ”
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RF: There have been plenty of great gigs in the last year alone. But, for me, I’ll go back to that Adelphi Music Factory show, the first one, sold-out crowd, and as soon as the music started, I knew we’d made a good decision. Bodega, Your Demise… there have been plenty of special gigs.
SM: The Dream Wife gig last October was a special one. We’d booked that gig at the perfect time, and it was just a great show to be part of. The KOG shows back in February were great, too. What was the game plan for getting Yellow Arch back up and running as a venue?
Let’s talk about the 25th-anniversary celebrations. What can we expect?
AC: A venue is as strong as its community, not the booking agent or the artists. The closer a place is connected to the local community, the stronger that brand is – and that’s hugely important.
Hear, hear! And happy birthday, Yellow Arch! For more info on the venue's 25th-Anniversary Special, head over to yellowarch.com/events.
RF: Yeah. For example, For the Record is still a free entry night with DJs. That’s the first weekend of the month, when Peddler Market is on, so it’s a way of taking advantage of our late license and giving people a latenight space to come in and enjoy ourselves. Planet Zogg are staying here, of course, and have been going for 20+ years themselves.
How important are the small to mediumsized independent venues in a city in Sheffield?
SM: We want to offer that to the community. When the other pubs or events in the area are closing around 11pm, there’s a spot just around the corner that’s free entry, decent prices and you know it’ll always be a good place to let your hair down. It’s the whole Yellow Arch package: the live music room, the courtyard area, the café/bar as more of a loungey space.
RF: Massive. When I was going to and putting on gigs you’d get places like Plug, Frog & Parrot, Soyo Live on a Monday all consistently rammed – and even during the week. There are a few places like Sidney & Matilda, Record Junkee and obviously Leadmill who are so important for the local scene. We’ve got a good network with these places and work alongside them with what we’re trying to offer.
> when Arctic Monkeys got the record deal, they finally got the instruments they'd always watned and it all turned up to the studios at once: Marshall stacks, Fender Squiers and whatever else. We were literally crying. It wasn’t the fame or gig or tour buses, it was them finally getting six strings on a guitar that works. You could see it on their faces, and it was a really endearing moment.
SM: Live music. Live music is the most essential part of this place.
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RF: There’ll be a mixture of some of the artists who’ve been a big part of the live venue’s heritage. Otis Mensah is headlining the live side; he’s been playing since he first started out really. Cool Beans Collective will be coming back, and they’ve had many of their birthday parties and Christmas parties here. There's also Rogue Siesta, who has played here countless times. The Beatles Dub Club project will also be performing, and our current live engineer Micky Nomimono will be opening the night. So, there’s a nice mix of past and present in there and we hope it will be a special night.
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RF: Yep. I do the majority of the programming, and we want to get it back to being a go-to place for live music, where over 50% of the events are gigs. We’ve been playing catchup in some respects due to covid restrictions, but the first music event we put on, Adelphi Music Factory in October '21, was enough to convince us we’d made the right decision. But the clubnights and DJs are still a part of the offering?
A venue is as strong as its community, not the booking agent or the artists. The closer a place is connected to the local community, the stronger that brand is – and that’s hugely important.
Opening from Mon - Fri 4pm - 11pm and Sat - Sun 12pm - 11pm, a perfect place for after work drinks or a bigger night out on the Theyweekend.currently offer eight craft beer lines, which inevitably, being just a barrel roll away, includes local favourite Abbeydale Brewery, alongside a range of popular breweries and modern wines. Food-wise, there’s a focus on ‘food to eat while you drink’, with sharing platters and tapas-style bar snacks all prepared from their in-house kitchen.
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The bar takes its name from the traditional nautical saying ‘sun is over the yardarm’, which indicates it’s time for the first drink of the day, but co-owner Alfie was quick to point out that the bar isn’tHenautical-themed.said:“Thename, Over the Yard Arm, to me just means it’s time for a drink; it’s time for the first drink of the day, the start the weekend and time to come down to the bar and meet your friends. The initial idea was to create a great place for friends to meet. I’ve always loved Abbeydale Road and always drank down here. It’s something we want to be part of, and we want to find our own niche within it. There are already great independents in the area, and we hope to add to that and find our ownAlfie,spot.”who opened the venue with his dad, Andrew, and has experience from working in a variety of popular hospitality venues in Shef field, added: “I’ve always really loved drinking in places like Seville and Barcelona with that sort of on-street, off-street, indoor, outdoor vibe that you get with those places. Where everyone just spreads out into the street and drinks out there. It’s a really sociable, very European style of drinking and eating.”The space is split over two floors, offering a handy vantage point on Abbeydale Road from their private function room upstairs. Drinkswise, there is a focus on a combination of classic cocktails and their own signature drinks, with menus quirkily served inside a selection record sleeves.Sticking with the topic of music, the soundtrack will be heavily 70s-influenced, with chilled vibes in the day and plenty of funk and soul to get things going in the evenings.
You can experience it yourself by paying Alfie and the team a visit at 335-337 Abbeydale Road this month.
“Quality service is one of the things that’s most important to me,” says Alfie. “We’re very people orientated here. We want to make people feel welcome and create a great space where anyone can come hang out and meet their friends.”
The new venue, Over The Yardarm, situated in the former home of Starlight Kitchens, has been making good use of its 32-seater sun terrace, sliding open its wide glass-fronted doors and welcoming the punters in their droves during last month’s heatwave.
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Over the Yardarm, a spacious cocktail bar with European-style vibes, is now open and thriving in the centre of Abbeydale Road’s ever-increasing stretch of independent businesses. Sun is over Yardarmthe
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WHAT’S ON Wednesday Festival opening and the Champion Beer of Sheffield announcement 18:00:ThursdayPub heritage talk with Dave Pickersgill, editor of the Sheffield Real Heritage Pub book. Advance booking required, no charge. 19:30: Tutored beer tasting with Jules Gray of Hop Hideout. Advance booking required, £10.95 includes 5 x third pint pours. 20:00: Live music – Steve Delaney & The Rockets 13:30:FridayPub heritage talk with Dave Pickersgill, editor of the Sheffield Real Heritage Pub book. Advance booking required, no charge. 15:00: Tutored Cider tasting with Mike Pomranz from the Cider Hole. Advance booking required, £9.95 includes 4 x third pint pours. 16:30: Tutored beer tasting with Jules Gray of Hop Hideout. Advance booking required, £10.95 includes 5 x third pint pours. 18:30: Live music – Slim Wilson & The Swamp Brothers 20:30: Live music – Soul Battalion VariousSaturdaytimes in the afternoon: Kelham Island Rappers 14:00: Live music – Loxley Silver Band 16:30: Live music – The House Rats 19:30: Live music – The Tin Soldiers
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OPENING HOURS AND ADMISSION PRICES Prices include entry to the festival, including any live music, plus a deposit on your festival glass (£3) which you can either keep as a souvenir or cash in before you leave. All your drinks will be served in this glass and self-service glass rinse stations can be found throughout the venue. Also included is £5 of drinks tokens (additional tokens can be purchased inside).
Wednesday 5pm-11pm (entry package £8, which is just the cost of the glass & tokens) Thursday 12pm-11pm (entry package £11, or £8 for CAMRA members) Friday 12pm-11pm (entry package £13, or £10 for CAMRA members) Saturday 11am-10pm (entry package £13, or £10 for CAMRA members) sheffield.camra.org.uk/festival a couple of years off due to Covid, next month will see the welcome return of the 46th annual CAMRA Beer and Cider Dave Pickersgill
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Between Wednesday 19th October and Saturday 22nd October, both small artisan and more wellknown producers will provide a wide variety of cask, keg, bottles and cans from the traditional styles like mild, bitter and stout right through to modern IPAs, sours and more. For the cider and perry-lovers, all your proper farmhouse style still ciders and perries made from fermented freshly pressed apple or pear juice are on offer. With over 300 drinks to choose from, there is something for everyone. Included in your admission price will be your souvenir glass and beer tokens. Optional extras are available too, such as printed programmes (£1), local history talks and tutored tastings. There is a charge to play games available, but prizes to be won! There are also plenty of other things to experience at the event, such as bookshops, tombola, street food vendors, traditional pub games and at selected times during the weekend, the museum’s huge River Don Steam Engine will be fired up for a live demonstration.
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239 Crookes, Sheffield S10 1TF 07395 809262 tenayawine.co.uk | hello@tenayawine.co.uk | @tenaya_wine An accessible range of wines with a focus on female producers and sustainability. neighbourhood wine shop & bar Inspired by California and European Enoteca style bars... Tenaya Wine is a wine shop where you can also have a glass of wine from a small, ever-changing chalkboard menu. Any bottle from the shop, or beer/ soft drink is available to drink in-store with a small corkage fee, so there’s a huge range to choose from. The weekly changing menu by the glass means you’ll always have something new to try. There’s also a selection of cheeses, patés, olives selected by Porter Brook Deli, for a table picnic.
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The vast selection of wines will cover all price points and will focus on femaleproduced wines and sustainable brands. They want Tenaya to be an accessible, inclusive and fun destination.
Sarah said: “We want people to feel welcome and not to feel intimidated by the wine. I think a lot of wine bars can feel like quite dark, scary spaces, where if you don’t know what something means, you shouldn’t even go in. You won’t have to know a lot about wine to visit, we can help people to discover something new and find a bottle they absolutely love.”
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The venue is working with Porter Brook Deli to offer tempting accompanying snacks which will allow you to build your own cheese and savoury picnic boards. This is another nod to Californian wine culture and can be enjoyed at the table with cutlery and plates provided. They are also happy to match their wines for diners heading to eat at nearby Crookes bistro No Name.
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As you might expect, the shop will offer lots of Californian choices – Virginia feels confident there will be more than most shops in the UK – plus wines from around the world, and even a few from little old Blighty. Wines will be available to drink in by the glass and there will be a small menu of a couple of reds, a couple of whites plus an orange, rose or fizz, but you will also be able to buy any bottle from the shop and drink that inside for a small amount of corkage.
Their friendship was formed whilst working together at popular Sheffield wine shop Starmore Boss, where Sarah, who is also a designer creating knitting patterns (ask your nan), worked for eight years. Prior to meeting Sarah, Virginia had a stint managing an independent wine shop in Winchester, before moving to California and becoming a winemaker for an independent urban winery in San Francisco.
“We both love California. We love the vibe and we love the produce. The people are so relaxed, open and friendly, so I think we’re just wanting to bring a bit of that lifestyle over here. Sheffield’s a naturally friendly place, so it’s a good fit!”
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The name Tenaya is a nod to that part of the world and comes from the idyllic Tenaya Canyon, Creek A new boutique wine shop and bottle bar, with a focus on female producers, brought a taste of California to Crookes when it opened its doors last month.
Virginia added: “We want to be accessible because over the years, working in wine, we’ve had quite a lot of sexist experiences. It can be rather a male-dominated business which makes it feel intimidating and quite old “Overall,fashioned.we want it to feel modern, fresh and an easy space to be relaxed in. Just a nice place to be.”
Between them, the pair have over 20 years’ experience in the wine industry, giving them a vast amount of knowledge, not to mention qualifications (both having qualifications from WSET, the Wine and Spirits Education Trust), when it comes to the best way to enjoy a glass of vino.
Tenaya is open now at 239 Crookes. Opening hours are Tues, Weds 11am-7pm and Thurs-Sat 11am-10pm. tenayawine.co.uk // @tenaya_wine
Owners Sarah Hatton and Virginia Myers have transformed a former charity shop on Crookes High Street into Tenaya Wines, a stylish bottle shop and drinking space inspired by the West Coast of VirginiaAmerica. explained: “It’s inspired by places in California where you can sit and have a really casual, relaxed drink but still get really good, honest service.
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OPEN EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING FOR SPECTACULAR VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN FOOD Every Friday and Saturday evening we offer a middle-eastern inspired dining experience and also host an international themed evening at the end of each month. All of our dishes celebrate fresh seasonal produce. We have an extensive cocktail, wine and beer menu, so if you fancy a drink on our lawn or indoors, join us from 4pm Fridays & Saturdays. We are open 7 days a week for all day brunch and great coffee. southstreetkitchen.org | @ southstreetkitchen BOOK NOW
Kelvin believes this Christmas will be ‘make or break’ for many independents after two years of closures, cancellations and curfews. With offices already planning their Christmas parties, he believes it is more important than ever to consider smaller, independent restau rants rather than big chains. China Red is a fantastic location for entertaining, whether it. be corporate hospitality or a social event. Above the restaurant is Sheffield’s best-kept secret – a karaoke suite, fantastic for adding something different to your night out!
Kelvin added: “It’s all a chain. When people spend their money with independent retailers like myself, I can then stock my restaurant with products from other local businesses.”
local businesses and charities is something Kelvin is very passionate about. The produce used at China Red is all bought from suppliers in the community, whether that is the local butchers, farmers or fishmongers. Over the last few years and throughout the pandemic the restaurant has given out free food to those most in need, to give back to the community durng a difficult time and has donated to local charities.
NEWS // FOOD & DRINK Last month saw the welcome return of West Street sports bar Firepit Rocks following a swish new refurb. The grand reopening on 26 August gave the bar a chance to show off its new space, which features more gaming stations, including PS4s and Nintendo Switch, a new sound system and beer pong tables. The décor has also been given a spruce with new murals covering the wall space and a secret new addition, which we’ll leave you to discover for your selves for now. As well as the all-new look, the bar also welcomes a new head chef, who has created a banging new food menu featuring your favourite bar snacks, burgers and wings. See you at the bar, yeah? @firepitrocks LEADMILL LAUNCHEDIPA Thornbridge brewery have launched a special edition of their Leadmill IPA in support of the theare-launchThornbridgemusicatremainallowcampaign,#wecantloseleadmillwhichseekstotheiconicvenuetoinitscurrentlocationtheheartofSheffield’sscene.havedecidedtoLeadmillIPAwithbrandnewcandesignedbytalentedSheffieldillustrator Tom J Newell. FIRE REFURBNEW
“This is why we are working on an exciting new project to remind people of all the fantastic Asian businesses in the community and how much variety there is in the city! We can’t wait to get started and make some great connections with other vendors and create something really Supportingspecial.”
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The dishes served at China Red are all authentic Chinese meals, prepared with a great deal of care by staff. When the team visited, we were amazed by the quality of the food served and the amazing recommendations from Kelvin. With a wealth of restaurant experience, he loves to help his customers find the perfect dish for them and invites them to experiment with new dishes outside of their comfort zone. China Red is open seven days a week from 12 noon until 9.30pm Sunday to Thursday, and until 10pm Friday and Saturday. Both walk-ins and bookings are welcome throughout the week.
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Local business owner Kelvin Quick is calling on the people of South Yorkshire to support their independent retailers. The owner of China Red restaurant and Taiwanese bubble milk tea store ALS Gongcha Sheffield, is encouraging local businesses and South Yorkshire residents to begin re-visiting their old favourite restaurants. Kelvin said: “During the last few years I have noticed a significant decrease in footfall throughout The Moor, particularly on evenings. We have been in our current location on Rock ingham Gate since 2006 and this is one of the quietest periods we have ever seen in the city centre for food retailers.
Since the closure of Gusto, coffee connoisseurs in Woodseats have been hard pressed to find a decent brew on that stretch of Chesterfield Road, but all that has now changed with the arrival of Chantrey Press.
contemporary,” says Junior, “In Jamaica, there’s a bar on every corner – it’s got the most bars and the most churches in the world for its size!
“We begrudgingly went to Costa, but I don’t really like their coffee, so we thought we should just open our own here. That was a couple of years ago, and then we had our second child, so we thought, that would be nice but let’s put it on the back burner. “We still kept our eye out for properties, and just before Christmas this unit came up. We hadn’t talked about if for months, but we went and had a viewing and just thought it was wicked and decided to go for it.” Work is now complete and the space that was formerly Cafe Me’n’U, and before a tattoo shop and jewellers, has been trans formed into a welcoming coffee hang out. It houses space for around 20 seats, with a counter serving up London-based roasters’ Allpress coffee, as well as bakes, cakes, and pastries delivered fresh every day, and deli-style sandwiches, which will all be available from 8am -3pm Wednesday to Sunday to begin with, with the intention of moving towards opening seven days a week in the near future.
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“It’s always been a dream of mine to have my own bar and I wanted to create a similar vibe to what you would get in a rum bar in Jamaica, but more
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The bar, called Rumkeg876, takes its name from the Jamaican term for a ‘big-bellied man who drinks a lot of rum’ – a rumkeg, combined with the area code for Jamaica – 876, and specialises in Caribbean-sytle cocktails, with an uncomplicated menu that features a rotating cast of rums for every Connoisseur’soccasion. will note a back bar that includes rums predominantly from the Caribbean and South America, with the likes of El Dorado, Appleton Estate and Worthy Park taking pride of place on the shelves, but you don’t need to be a rum expert to enjoy what Rumkeg876 has to offer with plenty of the party staple Wray Nephews and unique Bob Marley shots on hand to get you in the party mood. Since opening in March, the bar has steadily gone from strength to strength. Success which Junior unconventionally measures in the amount of rum punch he’s making each week (it’s gone up from 5 litres to 20 litres!), and Junior took time out of his hectic schedule to talk to Exposed about the venture and what brought him from his hometown of Portland, Jamaica to (not-so) sunny Sheffield.
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The independent coffee shop opened its doors on August 11th across from The Big Tree pub, and comes from Paul and Lindsay Melbourne, who are also the owners of popular German street food brand Get Wurst. Ahead of opening, Paul told Exposed: “For years we’ve wanted to open a coffee shop, but the timing hadn’t been right. A couple of years ago we moved up to Woodseats and while Ches terfield Road is so busy, but we noticed, especially during lock down, that there’s nowhere really to get a decent speciality coffee.
Having a son was huge deal to me. My grandad, he used to work away in Canada for six months at a time, working on farms. The first time I tried an apple, like the ones you have here, was when he brought one home in his wellies. I’ll never forget those days. They are childhood memories that stick with “Fingersyou.crossed I’ll build this bar up. It’s working so far. I feel like I’ve created something bigger than I can imagine. It’s my first project on my own and when I look at the clientele, you can see people from all walks of life. You’ve got a black person, a white person, a mixed-race person, sitting together, having deep conversations, and they’re coming back. Some days I just sit back against the bar and think, this is wicked.”
“I get homesick, but Sheffield is my home now, so I wanted to create a vibe that makes me feel at home at home, if you get what I mean? I want to feel like Jamaica is running through the place.”
“I didn’t grow up with my mum and dad. I grew up with my grandma. She was my mum and dad.
If you haven’t check it out yet, Rumkeg876 is open on Abbeydale Road from Thursday to Sunday each week, serving up its unique Bob Marley shots and traditional rum punch as well as everything else you would expect on a bar (he won’t judge if you don’t have rum).
36-year-old business owner and bartender Junior Lewis, a former winner of the Taste of the Caribbean competition, recently real ised his dream of opening his very own rum bar on booming Abbeydale Road.
Are you ready for the boom?
That is the question asked by the team at Boom Battle Bar, a new competitive entertainment venue which opened on The Moor last month. Boasting eight different activities, the latest addition to the rise of the gaming bar craze is the perfect night out for every adult to drink, eat and win at all costs! “Boom really offers something for everybody,” said general manager Andy Crowder. “I think after the pandemic people want more than just somewhere fun to drink – and Boom has it all!” Located beneath the Light Cinema, Boom Battle Bar is an experience not to be missed. As well as a wide selection of games, the venue boasts two private hire karaoke rooms as well as a menu claiming nine flavours of wings – including boneless and veggie cauliflower options – plus a further range of street food treats, cocktails and craft beers. Since first opening in Norwich in 2020, the franchise has since spread quickly across the “We’vecountry.had a great start since opening in Sheffield recently and things are only getting bigger, better and busier,” Andy continued. “We have so much lined up in the coming months, from DJ events to Freshers parties and society socials along with Sky Sports and BT Sports showing all the big sporting events.’ Ready to get involved? Get booked in at boombattlebar.com/uk/sheffield @boombattlebar
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BAR American Pool The staple of every self-respecting games bar. Four tables in the venue. You know the score. Shuffleboard Head to one of the snazzy boards (made in Scandinavia from the finest sugar maple wood), then grab your pucks and challenge a pal. Augmented Reality Darts Darts, but with extra immersion. They’ve combined stateof-the-art technology with the classic game of arrows. It’s one their most popular games for a reason… Karaoke Sing, scream, yes even Let it Go in the best Karaoke booths you ever did see. Put Your Records On if you Wannabe a Dancing Queen or Lose Yourself singing for Someone Like You or A Whole New World. Like the pitch? Good 4 u, Don’t Look Back In Anger… we’ll stop that now. Beer Pong The classic drinking game – ideal for when the night needs turning up a notch. *Includes 4 pints of beer, cider or soft drink. Crazier Golf You might have played Crazy Golf… but you’ve never seen it this Crazy. Catapults, loops, conveyors… they’ve got it all. Axe Throwing Give your best lumberjack impression on this one, you don’t even need plaid or a beard. But seriously, you’re going to love these axe lanes. Oh, and remember… no alcohol before or during this experience, you need to wear closed toe shoes and no heels/sandals, and long hair needs to be tied back!
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The Victorian steel forge on Effingham Road lived out its final days producing duplex steel forms and has now been renovated into a warehouse and events space that will host an eclectic programme of global and local acts, events and experiences, with a license for partying until 6am coming into play from 16th September. Director Richard Welch told Exposed: “At its core, it will be a music venue for techno, house and drum and bass events on Fridays and Saturday nights and we really want to aim for quality. That’s a key part of what we’re doing. We have a lot of good relationships with plenty of global acts and we’ve got some incredible names already in the “Hopefullylocker. we’ll have some other bits and pieces along side that. We’ve been speaking to people in the art world to see how they can use the space; we’re looking at how we can accommodate street food events and there’s also an opportunity for bands and local acts midweek. The idea is to try to make the space as multifunctional as possible.”
Richard tells us that, on a fundamental basis, FØRGE aims to unite the dance music community within Shef field and act as a catalyst to ignite the city’s late-night Theculture.venue offers a safe and inclusive space for people to come together and witness the most sought-after names in electronic music and the fully licensed, quite unique site boasts multiple industrial spaces that will cater for different purposes. The Yard can host outdoor events overlooking the Tinsley Canal, the Workroom (once used as a stable and work shop) will act as a platform for up-and-coming talent in more intimate surroundings and the FØRGE building itself will be the main event. Richard has taken on the venue with his father-in-law Garry Sadington, who bought the building back in 2020, just before the start of the pandemic. The space has been a long time in the works, becoming a genuine labour of love for the family team. Richard said: “The building is over 100 years old. It was practically still in use until the moment that we bought it.
The fruits of those efforts have now become our gain, and every effort has been made to give eventgoers the best possible expe rience, which of course means an incred ible sound system. Working closely with Pioneer Pro Audio, the FØRGE sound system is set to turn heads utilising their incredible XY series cabinets and subs. The steel columns, tracks and architec ture of the internal building once used for cranes have been impeccably mapped with a unique LED system that races around the space to intensify the atmosphere. FØRGE is set to be a very special space when it opens this month on 16th September, the inaugural night being headlined by influen tial techno artist Dax J, IMOGEN and Boxia. Tickets are available now from Skiddle – but be @forge.sheffieldquick!
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A stone’s throw from the heart of central Sheffield, set amongst a backdrop of proud industrial heritage, FØRGE ware house is a new, innovative clubbing and events space set to provide a huge boost for the city’s nightlife culture.
There was still machinery still left here and there was a lot of decay in the building that we had to clear up. Lots of sweeping! I got very familiar with a sweeping brush, and dust, so I don’t know what’s happened to my lungs in that time. I have had an x-ray. The lungs seem okay. “As far as we’re concerned, this is a piece of Sheffield’s history. There’s a lot of history within the building as you go around the space and if you look at some of the successes in Germany and Holland, where they have strange events in unusual, found spaces, we wanted to encapsulate that Richard,history.” who originally hails from near Doncaster, spent much of his 20s DJing and promoting events in Sheffield, up until around 2008. His father-in-law and busi ness partner Garry also has a passion for music and performed in bands back in the day. Both still harboured dreams of being involved in music and when Garry sold a successful tech company, they set about finding a building to make those dreams a reality.
There will be no changing your mind here! A night full of ABBA? We need say no more. Club Tropicana // 22nd Sept // £4-6
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Float Along Festival // 24th Sept // £40 A day of mind-blowing outsider pop and rock in venues across Sheffield, with headliners Everything Everything topping the bill. Tickets: leadmill.co.uk
Planning your night out for Freshers’ Week? Here’s our pick of the bunch for dipping into your toes into the Steel City’s legendary student nightlife!
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Throwbacks galore with 90s and 00s outfits fully encouraged. ABBA Party // 20th Sept // £6
Saturday: Welcome to Sheffield Party // 24th Sept // £6 A proper Sheffield night out, a great big Yorkshire welcome for newcomers of this wonderful city.
A soon-to-be mainstay for Uni Of students, the Foundry is the basement of the Student’s Union, and has everything you could ask for during this year’s Freshers week… Freshers Beach Party // 18th Sept // £6.60 Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses and boogie on the beach, with a free exclu sive bucket hat with every ticket Freshers House Party // 19th Sept // £6.60 Three rooms of music: Bedroom, Kitchen & Living Room. The Tuesday Club x Freshers Carnival // 20th Sept // £14 The Tuesday Club kicks off a new year with a Freshers Carnival featuring some of the leading artists in electronic music, bringing the vibes to Foundry all night long.
A recently new club to Sheffield which took over the music venue known as Plug. This party is a UV neon rave on steroids, and features laser lighting, a giant ball pit, confetti canons and thousands of glow sticks just to name a few. A much-loved fresher’s event comes to a new home.
SIGNAL Drake vs Kanye West // 23rd Sept // £1-5 Two of the most influential artists come together under one roof to settle the score on who is the real G.O.A.T.
LEADMILL Sheffield’s iconic music venue and student haven have a whole host of events to enjoy. Here are some of the highlights: Dial Up 90s vs 00s Party // 18th Sept // £6
Tickets: fixr.co THE HARLEY SILO Sessions: Freshers Opening Party // 22nd Sept // £1.50 Local talent takes over the decks at this community of raver’s paradise, full of weekly themes, crazy giveaways and jawdropping visuals. Tickets: fixr.co
ROAR: Freshers Animal Part // 21st Sept // £5.50 A staple of the black and gold life (the colours of Uni of Sheffield varsity sports clubs), ROAR animal party encourages you to come dressed as your favourite animal and roar your socks off! Tickets: foundrysu.com
A fan favourite at The Leadmill returns. Expect a sea of Hawaiian shirts, giant pink flamingos and inflat able ducks, boozy beach buckets, rainbow-coloured confetti showers and everything else under the sun that you could imagine. Fun and sunshine, there’s enough for everyone.
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HALLAMNATION HallamNation: Carver Street Block Party // 21st Sept // £5-15 A block party not to be missed, for one week only. Hallamnation and Crystal Bar Sheffield have teamed up with Walkabout Sheffield, Popworld Sheffield, The Viper Rooms and Tropicana Bar to bring you this week of utter madness! £5-£15. Tickets: fixr.co CODE Freshers North vs Midlands vs South // 21st Sept // £7-12 The biggest Sheffield student bar crawl visiting the following Sheffield bars: Players, Molly Malone’s, Fire Pit, Tiger Works, West Street Live, Mr Wilson’s, Brand New Venue: DUO, all before ending up at CODE. Wes Nelson x CODE // 23rd Sept // £3-7 Former Love island star and now turned RNB singer Wes Nelson makes his debut at Code nightclub. A new mix-tape themed Friday night is set to arrive at Code with Wes Nelson launching it. Tickets: codesheffield.com CORPORATION Sheffield Freshers UV Neon Rave // 18th Sept // £9.05 The only official freshers UV neon rave, voted the UK’s wildest freshers week event, sold out 9 years running! SKINT Wednesdays // 21st Sept // £2-4 Drinks at 90p? There’s a reason you’ll never go skint on a Wednesday. Can you complete the rainbow challenge? Tickets: skiddle.com Organised Chaos Events: Sheffield Freshers Week 2022 Wristband // 18th-25th Sept // £35 Sheffield Freshers Street Rave, Tribeca Freshers Showcase, Hallamnation Block Party, SCENE Closing Party and more. Ten events, nine venues, all with one wristband. Tickets: fixr.co The Social Circle: Sheffield Freshers Week 2022 Wristband // 18th-27th Sept // £30 Made for both Sheffield Hallam and University of Sheffield students, this is a party not to be missed. Ten events, nine venues (Popworld, Walkabout, Leadmill, Revolution, Corporation, Viper Rooms, Nursery Tavern, COPA and CODE) all with one wristband! Tickets: fixr.co Repairs | Upgrades | Call-Outs | Diagnostics Contact us about our new business solutions 0114 266 1961 | info@irepairstop.co.uk | www.irepairstop.co.uk Your One Stop For Everything Apple
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A moment of serendipity, I think. The first time I saw the band was at Leeds Festival in 2015. I’d never heard them before, but as soon as walked into the tent I knew, almost instantly, that they were what I’d been waiting for. At that point in time, I’d been doing loads of gigs, but barring maybe one or two bands, there wasn’t much out there that really floated my boat. Usually, you only get three songs in the pit, but I was overlooked by security and managed to shoot the entire set. I knew I wanted to work with them, and later I managed to get an interview at the Leadmill. That was my first face-to-face with them, which gave me a chance to pitch myself. How was it meeting the band for the first time? I remember being really nervous. I badly wanted to work with them and thankfully we seemed to click well. Lias had moved to Sheffield by that point, so at the end of the interview he gave me his number and said we’d do something. I later asked if I could join them on the Songs for Our Mothers tour and that was my way in. I also joined them in New York, where I shot the famous Lady Gaga picture that got some coverage. What was it specifically that intrigued you from a professional perspective? Most bands have one lead singer or frontman, one member of the band who stands out, but the Fat Whites had five. I didn’t know where to look, or who to take photographs of, as they’re all interesting characters in their own right. Their music instantly resonated with me, too. Can you sum up what it was like touring with the Fat Whites? I can imagine they kept you on your toes. To sum it up, I’d say unpredictable. There were days when I was greeted like a long-lost brother; others you’d turn up and there was an entirely different atmosphere with not much going on in terms of banter, to put it mildly. I was serious about the project, so I had to maintain a level of professionalism but also try to develop relationships myself, which was difficult sometimes as you didn’t always know where you stood.
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Sheffield-based photographer Duncan Stafford speaks to Exposed about co-authoring Fat White Family: Pictures for Our Mothers, a new photobook documenting life on the road with one of Britain’s most notorious
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How do you build the trust to get the intimacy the shots required? I think them knowing that you’re not a dickhead helps. I did go into it very professionally and made sure not to cross the line. I actually sent Lias a message the other day saying that I probably came off a bit standoffish, didn’t really let my hair down too much. A famous music photographer once told me, “Never make friends with a band.” I listened to that at the time, and I understand the reasons behind it, but I now wouldn’t advise that to anyone. I’d just say throw yourselves into it. If there are friendships to be made, make them. I suppose the easy thing to do would be to wait until the band were wasted and fill a book with those types of shots, but the collection frequently shows a more tender, intimate side to the band. Were you conscious of trying to balance that scale?
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the pent-up tension of travelling and the consequent release of energy during the live shows.
In terms of the backstage shots, the Gaga picture featured in the book became a pretty iconic photo in Fat Whites folklore. Can you tell us the story behind that? We had a WhatsApp group and on the day of a New York gig Saul sent a message asking if Lady Gaga could have a plus-one. I think the answer was “f*ck off!” She had a small VIP section in Le Poisson Rouge for the show and came backstage afterwards. I was on the opposite side of the room when she came in and started talking to Saul, but there were so many people in between us. The room was packed. But then there was a moment that was just like the parting of the Red Sea; the room just completed cleared and I managed to get a few shots. It was a very surreal moment.
How has the journey been from then to Pictures for Our Mothers being published? Six years Andrew and I have been working on this. There were points where I was worried that the project would just live on a hard drive. Then Lias released his book, Ten Thousand Apologies, earlier this year with Adele Stripe. Adele contacted us for some images and when we mentioned our project, she put us onto Michael Curran at Tangerine Press. It’s a one-man operation and Michael hand binds every special edition copy personally. He puts so much love and attention into what he produces, and it really adds something special to the final product. I think we’ve got a final selection that fans of the bands are going to love, something which allows them to get an insight into life behind the scenes, but I also hope that people who don’t know Fat White Family will be able to pick the book up and be struck by how this an intriguing band who are far from the norm.
I was certainly conscious of not doing anything that’d embarrass them – or me, for that matter. I wasn’t there to expose the frailties of human nature, you know? In terms of the tender moments, and despite all the arguments and fallouts along the way, there was a real sense of camaraderie amongst the band. These guys were brothers. Living together in squats, going through some tough living together, it’s going to do that to you. In terms of the editing process, how do you whittle down thousands of images to 40 or so? There are two sides to it. Some do just jump out instantly, and you know they need to be included. But the next level is difficult, that’s when you’ve got 50 or so very good images that you have to get it down to 10. My co-author Andrew Zappin caught a lot of the road trip experience, whereas I dealt largely deal with backstage and onstage. There’s an element of capturing
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A RECORD THAT REMINDS ME OF A SPECIFIC TIME AND PLACE… Low – ‘Hey What’. My father died this year after a battle with cancer. I made regular trips up to Nottingham to be with him and my mum in the months and weeks towards the end. All I could listen to was this album. It wasn’t a choice; it found me and was the only thing that would sooth the feelings I was going through. I will forever remember how this held my hand in those times journeying through grief. Incredibly, my friend had booked concert tickets to see them in Manchester earlier in the year. The show ended up being on the day after he died. That is something I can’t explain. I went, it was meant to be. It was a totally healing experience. The line up for No Bounds Festival 2022 is out now...
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THE FIRST SONG I PERFORMED... ‘Pretty Vacant’ by Sex Pistols. My first band with friends from school. We rehearsed after school in the hall as I was friends with the caretaker’s son. A bit dry, perhaps, but it was free! We did a mixture of rock and punk covers, and our first gig was at a place called Jaspers on Nottingham’s embank ment. Apparently Hendrix and Zeppelin had performed there in the past, so it was like a religious pilgrimage! A SONG I WISH I’D WRITTEN... This is hard to answer as I love and deeply appreciate so many songs. From ‘Goodbye Porkpie Hat’ by Charles Mingus to ‘Outshined by’ Sound garden; ‘Boom Boom’ by John Lee Hooker to ‘Heliosphan’ by Aphex twin. An ‘Ending (Ascent)’ by Brian Eno to ‘Go With The Flow’ by Queens Of The Stone Age, or ‘Being Boiled’ by the Human League to ‘Journey in Satchidananda’ by Alice Coltrane… I can’t pick one! I FIRST FELL IN LOVE WITH MUSIC... I discovered Jimi Hendrix and started playing guitar as a teenager. Although I had been Liam O’Shea is a Sheffield-based musician, DJ and founder of Hope Works and No Bounds Festival O’SHEA getting really into music since a child, I don’t think I truly fell in love with it until I had my mind blown by Hendrix and then dedicated many years of my life to learning and playing guitar. It’s one thing to love listening to music, and that is a completely valid way to enjoy it. For me, however, it went further: I needed to be making it. I discovered the joy of truly being in the moment – playing with others, listening to each other, responding and non-verbally communicating.
Barbieri. I booked her for the No Bounds Festival in 2019 where she performed Ecstatic Computation live. It’s a wonderful development of her sound and writing style, exploring new terrain as well as refining her sound. Zipping around the hills around Brad field with this on is a beautiful thing.
THE FIRST RECORD I BOUGHT... ‘Stand and Deliver’ by Adam and the Ants. I was already regularly mesmerised by my brother and sister’s records and hearing things like Kate Bush’s ‘The Man with a Child In his Eyes’ or Minnie Ripperton’s ‘Loving You’ on the radio, but the first time I ventured to Woolworths at the age on 9 I came back with this record. Those double drums, acid guitars and his OTT theatri cality really caught my imagina tion as a nipper!
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The location of Sheffield’s legendary former nightclub Gatecrasher – closed in 2007 – is to see a rebirth by way of a rapidly growing music school, with its first academic year commencing in September 2023. WaterBear, first opening its doors in Brighton in 2018, was founded on a promise to show independent artists and musicians how to build sustain able careers in music and have chosen Sheffield as their first college location in the north of England, with the iconic Gatecrasher location as their address. Founded by music education pioneers Adam Bushell and Bruce John Dick inson, WaterBear is celebrated for its dedication to specialist one-to-one mentoring, focused class sizes and exclu sive development opportunities across the industry, and has since outperformed many of its more established rivals in student surveys for their range of BA (Hons) degrees and Master’s qualifica tions for today’s commercial music Thesector.campus location has been shrouded in mystery ever since whispers of their arrival developed. Unique in its celebra tion and respect for music culture, Bushell’s and Dickinson’s decision to regenerate an iconic Sheffield landmark will be unsurprising to many. Our first term for students will be September 2023,” confirms Bushell. “Through our rich program of music BA (Hons) Degrees and MA courses, we hope to channel the creative spirit that Gatecrasher pioneered and infuse it with our own educational dynamism.”
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LAURA JURD Yellow Arch // 29th September // £6 Jazz at the Lescar welcomes back multiaward-winning trumpet player and composer Laura Jurd who along with inspirational drummer Corrie Dick forms one-half of the ground-breaking Mercury prize shortlisted band Dinosaur. Expect a brass-fuelled party as band of world-class instrumentalists bring this colourful music to life. yellowarch.com
An atmoshperic, hook-laden live perfor mance is guaranteed from London-based indie quartet The Big Moon venture out on their first headline tour in two years, performing tracks from their latest album Walking Like We Do, plus some old favourites and a few teasers from the upcoming Here is Everything. leadmill.co.uk
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An educational dynamism that, during their time at BIMM, saw Dickinson and Bushell help shape the music careers of now-celebrated artists, including George Ezra, James Bay, Tom Odell, Beth Rowley, The Kooks, Fickle Friends and more. Now enrolling for September 2023, find out more at waterbear.org.uk/sheffield
CHARLES WATSON Sidney & Matilda // 15 September // £11 Talented songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Charles Watson –formerly a member of South Yorkshire duo Slow Club – returns to the Steel City with his new album, YES, in tow. Expect a shimmering collection of melodic, summery tunes; it’s a self-professed musical massage for the soul. sidneyandmatilda.com
Yellow Arch // 9th September // £6 Hailing from Leeds, genre-bending mavericks Flat Moon are a phenomenal live act bristling with funk-fuelled energy, swamped in psychedelic silliness, and oozing with danceable dirges. Bring yer dancing shoes. yellowarch.com
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Over the coming months, I’m going to be talking to comics who are gigging or have gigged in the city, as well as giving a few insights into what’s going on each month on the local comedy scene. Just last month I gigged at Yellow Arch and it was amazing to see that the venue was standing room only. Oli did a great job of hosting the night, even though he was boiling hot and looking like Ronnie O’Sullivan in his snooker clobber, plus there were seven other cracking comics from around the Ourcountry.audiences are magnificent here and we always appreciate them coming out and making these nights so special. The fact that well-established comedians like Jon Richardson and Matt Forde have come to our venues highlights how far we have all come, but we will never become complacent as this means so much to so many people! So, I urge you, one and all, if you haven’t seen much local comedy and fancy a slobberknocker of a night, then check out one of the free comedy nights listed this month. I promise you will not be Thanksdisappointed.forreading, and I’ll catch you all soon! LOCAL: A 1st Weds of the month The Ship Inn 1st Monday Picture House Social 2nd Monday Yellow Arch 3rd Thursday Indie-Go 4th Thursday Toolmakers Last Saturday
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Local comedian and promoter Daniel Inniss presents his inaugural column talking all things comedy in the Steel City. May I take this opportunity to thank the staff at Exposed Mag for asking me to pen this monthly comedy column. For all of you who don’t know me, I’m Daniel Inniss, a stand-up comic and promoter who has gigged up and down the country at some amazing venues. I also have three comedy nights in the great city of Sheffield at Yellow Arch, Hagglers Corner and The Ship Inn. My journey into comedy came about through a friend of mine challenging me by saying, “You think you’re funny? Why not do a gig for charity?” – and off we went! My first show was raising money for Cancer Research UK in front of 197 people at Bramall Lane (sorry all you Wednesday fans!). I was hooked. But following that first show, I found that there wasn’t a lot on offer gig-wise for a new comic to learn their trade in Sheffield, so Oli Clarke and I decided to start our own nights. It snowballed from there. Tom Douglas – another fab comedian and promoter – is also doing wonderful things in the city and getting some of the brightest talent down to Picture House Social, the Yorkshire Comedy Award winner for Best Independent Venue. Four years after we started, the Sheffield comedy scene is now a vibrant one. This isn’t because of what we have done individually but as a collaborative effort, and we are now getting great acts through that have been allowed to showcase their considerable skills and gig at some great nights around the city. That said, Oli and I are admittedly proud to have recently been awarded Best Promoters of the Year at the inaugural Yorkshire Comedy Awards; it’s fantastic to have been voted by our peers for our hard work & desire to entertain people.
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DAWN FRENCH IS A HUGE TW*T Sheffield City Hall // 22 September // £46.95 A statement from Dawn French on her upcoming show: “This show is so-named because unfortunately, it’s horribly accurate. There have been far too many times I have made stupid mistakes or misunderstood something vital or jumped the gun in a spectacular display of twattery. I thought I might tell some of these buttock-clenching embarrassing stories to give the audience a peek behind the scenes of my work life… sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
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TOM STADE Shefield City Hall // 15 September // £18.50 During these turbulent times, Tom has been flying by the seat of his pants and trying to remember what was important before responsibility and fear got in the way. He’s simplified his life, sold his house and embarked on his latest round of misadventures. Join him on a no-holds-barred trip as he tackles all manner of gritty issues: what does Lovehoney have to do with covid? Can Vicks Vapour Rub be used as a lubricant? How far would your dog go to protect you? What does Grandpa really want for sheffieldcityhall.co.ukChristmas?
JESSICA FOSTEKEW Leadmill // 21 September // £14 A show about sexy things (awkward), private things (oh no) and a woman trying to sit on the face of time to keep it still (hot, right?). You’ve seen Jessica Fostekew on Live at the Apollo, QI and on Harry Hill’s Clubnite amongst other TV shows. She’s a regular co-host of The Guilty Feminist Podcast, the host and creator of The Hoovering Podcast and you can hear her regularly on BBC R4’s News Quiz and Now Show. Leadmill.co.uk DOUG STANHOPE O2 Academy // 15 September // £40 American comedy superstar and podcast host, Doug Stanhope, is heading back to the UK with a brand new, hilarious stand-up show. Fueled by equal amounts of anger, outrage and alcohol, Stanhope
GRAHAM FELLOWS –FATHER EARTH (LIVESCREENING) Leadmill // 28 September // £14 Leadmill will be hosting a live screening of ‘Father Earth’ – the true story of one man’s attempt to help save the planet, by converting a derelict church on the Orkney Isles into an eco-friendly recording studio. It’s also a fascinating study of a psychological power struggle between a character comedian –Graham Fellows, and his long-standing creation – John Shuttleworth. With guest appearances from Sooty and Sweep, and a virtuoso performance from Graham’s mathematically driven elderly father Derek. This 82-minute documentary will be followed by a Q&A with Graham Fellows. leadmill.co.uk
BONGO’S BINGO IS THE DEFINITIVE BINGO EXPERIENCE It’s a crazy mix of traditional bingo, dance-offs, rave intervals, audience participation and countless magical moments, currently taking place in almost 50 locations around the world. scan me
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South Yorkshire’s foremost cinemagoer and West Street Live Annual Short Film Competition runnerup (2008) Matt Karmode casts his critical eye on the month’s most talked about films. Last week I went to the cinema thinking I was going to watch Jurassic Park: Dominions but had drunkenly pre-booked the new Minions film by mistake. I was looking forward to gawping at giant CGI dinosaurs (and felt like a prannock in my inflatable tyrannosaurus-rex costume), but I vowed long ago to never let a cinematic experience go to waste. I swung the screen doors open with my tiny t-rex arms, waddled with purpose through the infantlittered theatre, and parked my puffy tail on an empty front-row seat. And boy am I glad that I did. The Despicable Me franchise centres around supervillain Gru and his now universally merchandised army of yellow non-human subordinates. The titular Minions are a bizarre but ultimately charming gaggle of denim-obsessed henchmen, all blindly devoted to their evil master while unanimously inept and easily distractible. Just imagine a meningitis-riddled Richard Hammond, one that never fully recovered from that crash. Minions: The Rise of Gru is the second prequel in the franchise. An 11-year-old Gru lands himself a dream interview with The Vicious 6, an ensemble formed of his favourite evildoers. Evildoers like Jean Clawed, a Frenchman with a giant lobster claw for a hand (voiced by Jean-Claude Van Damme) and Nunchuck, a nunchuck-wielding nun (voiced by Brandon Lee). Alas, when the interview does not go to plan, a humiliated Gru decides the only way to prove his worth is by conquering The Vicious 6 himself.
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There is a problem with Minions: The Rise of Gru. As a children’s film, the subtleties that make it a masterpiece are completely lost on the audience. Is a cinema full of sugar-drunk infants going to make the link between Gru and GRU (Glavnoye Razvedyvatelnoye Upravleniye) – the Soviet military intelligence organisation? I doubt it. Is a sleep-deprived recently divorced father of three going to pick up the frequent references to Enver Hoxha, communist politician and 22nd Prime Minister of Albania? No, he won’t. And what about a stoner, two edibles deep into a misguided reimagining of Friday night – are they going to fully appreciate the film as was intended, as an allegory for the 1906 Courrières mining disaster? Of course not. Minions: The Rise of Gru gets 4 ½ 3D glasses out of 5, but I can only recommend it on one condition: you give it the respect it deserves. Go to the cinema alone, sober, and give it your undivided attention. Sit on the front row if you can and leave any preconceptions at the door. A dinosaur costume is optional. MK
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BLACK ADAM Dwayne Johnson stars as the titular anti-hero and nemesis of Shazam. Pierce Brosnan costars as Doctor Fate, leading the iconic Justice Society of America. HALLOWEEN ENDS With any luck, the title can be taken at its word. The final entry in the sequel/ reboot follows on from the original movie.
NOPE I had high hopes for this eerie, intriguing-looking UFO horror. Not least because of director Jordan Peele’s stellar track record with Get Out and Us. Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer leading the cast further elevated the excitement. What a shame… To start with, this is an 80-minute film, 90 minutes at an absolute push. It’s entirely possible to make a two-hour-plus film work with a threadbare premise, providing there is enough happening thematically, or time is taken developing character relationships. Nope does neither. I’ve had multiple conversations with fellow viewers who expressed similar dissatisfaction, pontificating with some difficulty as to themes, but really, whatever subtext you take away from Nope will be what you’ve brought to the table. There are no clear – or at least well-developed – themes to speak Nopeof. appears utterly convinced it has something to say, but it doesn’t, really, or at least it can’t pinpoint exactly what. The film is also fiercely determined to take its time telling you. The Twilight Zone or Outer Limits-style threat in this feels more like some half-baked invention from the ropey first season of Star Trek: The Next TheGeneration.talentsof Kaluuya and Palmer are poorly served here as their characters are given little time to develop. The proceedings are dotted with cardboard characters appearing for no other reason than the plot requires them to perform something at that moment. When one gives it serious thought, Daniel Kaluuya’s OJ is the only character with any right to exist. An overlong and lacking effort made all the worse when compared with Get Out and Us. 2/5 ELVIS Baz Luhrmann’s glamorous, extravagant, in-your-face account of the King will stand as a pop biopic classic. You get the best of both worlds here: an extensive and intimate portrayal of the man combined with Luhrmann’s signature visual style and storytelling. Luhrmann is clearly, first and foremost, interested in getting under the skin of Presley, whilst also reaching out to viewers (such as myself) who aren’t aware of much beyond the artist’s songs or films. Luhrmann uses his personal brand of filmmaking to make Elvis’ story captivating for everyone. With musical icons, there are invariably those who might appreciate their cultural impact and influence while not necessarily enjoying their output; but Elvis is just as engrossing and enjoyable for those viewers as it would be for enthusiasts. Crucially, Luhrmann never overindulges. The opening minutes scream the director’s inimitable style in visuals, editing and script, but that quickly takes a step back, allowing for Presley’s story to take centre stage. A stroke of storytelling genius, too, is framing the narrative from the perspective of Colonel Tom Parker, infamous for mismanaging the King’s career, as well as being a total fraud, which Hanks’ Parker frequently professes to if not in so many words. As good as Hanks’ performance is, the show is stolen immediately by Austin Butler. There are amazing performances of real-life figures, and then there’s Butler. Looking like an iconic figure is one thing, but any actor will tell you it’s about the expression, mannerisms and patterns of speech. Butler nails all the elements but never to the point of parody. As has been noted by several prominent critics, Butler channels the electricity of Presley’s movements, to the extent he becomes the King himself. 5/5 SOON...
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER The titular African nation takes on the might of Namor’s underwater kingdom in the long-awaited follow-up to the 2018 hit.
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enjoying themselves, dancing, laughing, crying and letting go is our favourite part of show night... the sequins and sparkle are just an added bonus. What else can people in Sheffield expect from the show?
The people of Sheffield should expect amazing live vocals, killer dance routines, gorgeous queens and above all else, a bloody good night! From appearing on Walk the Line in 2021, you’ve come a long way - so where do you see the future heading for QUEENZ? The future for Queenz is an exciting one and we have no plans on slowing down. Edinburgh Fringe has been a triumph for the second year in a row and our first UK tour is going to be amazing. The world is literally our little oyster and we cannot wait to see where it takes us! Buckle up, because you are all coming along for the ride! The world of drag in all its fierceness is not only an explosion of dazzling sequins but a message for all people to be themselves. How important is this show for you all and the people who come to watch it? It is so liberating being able to perform our show to such a broad audience night after night. The fact that people continue to embrace us and our show is some thing that we will always be grateful for. We just want to continue to spread love, glitter and joy wherever we go because you never know who needs that fabulous night to just forget their worries and have a royally great time!
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Queenz – The Show with BALLS! arrives at The Foundry on 26th October. Tickets and more info are available at foundry. seetickets.com.
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Readers, meet Bella Du Ball A.K.A Craig Colley. After graduating in 2012, Craig swapped the small seaside town for life on the seven seas, performing as a singer/dancer on cruise ships around the Surroundedworld.backstage by cheap wigs, fake jewellery and padded bras Craig felt right at home and before he knew it, was one of the Nowgals! it was time to put these new skills to the test and after a couple of years at sea, the bright lights of Blackpool came calling once again as Craig returned to feature in one of the world’s most famous drag shows, Funny Girls. Outside of drag, Craig has been working as a makeup artist in north Wales, painting faces with just a little less glitter than he’s used to. Craig is thrilled to be touring the country with the gals and can’t wait to bring a night of gender-bending, life-affirming fun and frolics to Sheffield next month. Who are the Queenz? Tell us a bit about yourselves… Queenz is a show like no other. We’re five fabulous queens who dance like Britney and sing LIVE (yes – live) like Whitney. Each queen is so different and talented in their own right but when we come together, something magical happens that we can’t explain. How did you all find yourselves wanting to join the world of drag? Drag means something different to each of us. For me, drag allows me to fully express myself. For years as a performer, I was told to “butch it up” or “act more like a boy.” However, with drag, all the things I had to supress are now my strongest attributes. I feel invincible in drag! From the amazing vocals to defying death drops and insane outfits, what is all your favourite part about show night? It may sound like a cliché, but seeing the audience
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If you’re a drag fan, then you’re in luck this month. First up, we have Karma Leon’s Kabaret (Fri 2 Sep) at Picture House Social with their show Punk’s Not Dead! as part of the Sheffield Showcase Festival. They’ll be paying homage to Rock, Goth, Punk and Metal legends and having a royally camp time doing it... featuring drag, burlesque, circus, comedy and singing. Sheffield’s biggest free drag queen show Drag Queens in the Garden (Sat 3 Sep) returns to the Malin Bridge Inn, bringing you fantastic performances from Aunty Ginger, Dragalicious, Sequined Hasbeens Duo and Electric Blue. And there will be more drag at the Malin Bridge Inn later in the month with The Titty Bon Bon Show (Sat 10 Sep) and Tanya Minge Disco Diva Party (Fri 16 Sep). The amazing Bipolar Abdul, founder of Doncaster’s only drag collective, will be heading to Hagglers Corner to host Drag Queen Bingo (Wed 21st Sep) with lots of prizes to be won, prize for the best dressed and a special drag themed menu from The Bhaji Shop.
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It’s September already, which means we’re seeing Sheffield getting busy again as students old and new arrive in the Steel City. Kicking off freshers’ week we have the return of Grapefruit on Friday 16th September to Sheffield Students’ Union (formerly Proud or Climax depending on how old you are) – open to both students and non-students. Expect a mix of everything including dance, chart, queer anthems and disco at the inclusive, friendly LGBTQ+ club queer club nights this month, check out Mirror (Sat 24th Sep) at The Dorothy Pax with Mirror DJs and hosts: Doctor Disco (Manchester), Robert E Baker (PLSRs), DJ Jonaxthan (X-Loungers) and guest artists playing disco, synth and electro. Another exciting one is CYB3R (Sat 10th Sep) at DINA, a night of hyperpop and PC music hosted by queer drag artists and DJS. DINA will also be hosting Queer Writes (Thu 8th & 22nd Sep), a fortnightly queer/femme-centric writing group providing a collaborative writing space for the girls, gays and theys. Don’t forget that there’s always our Gay Quarter venues, Dempseys, Queer Junction and Spirit of Sheffield at Moorfoot, all open daily from lunchtime Until next time, love and rainbows...
After the success off their sell-out first night, Slags and Drags bingo (Sat 24th Sep) returns to Spirit of Sheffield with a Disney-themed night of fun and games. Spirit of Sheffield will be hosting Rainbow Blades (Sat 10th Sep), Sheffield United’s LGBTQ+ supporters club for their pre-match social before they take on Rotherham United, and I’ll be back at the decks for Spirit of Karaoke [Sun 11th Sep] so come and join me for the best singalong night. Obviously, I’m not being biased! If that’s not enough drag for you, we also have the latest Drag Race alumni visiting for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 3: The Official Tour [Thu 15th Sep] at City Hall featuring all 12 queens from Series Three including finalists Kitty ScottClaus, Krystal Versace, Vanity Milan and Ella WhileVaday. star of the US Drag Race Adore Delano (Sun 11th Sep) brings her global tour ‘Party Your World’ to the Leadmill. There’s more live music at Leadmill with punk-fuelled hip hop from Delilah Bon (Thu 29th Sep) fusing nu-metal guitar riffs and screaming vocals with melodicrRap and trashy hip-hop beats. Rainbow Laces are back at Goals Sheffield as their biggest event returns for the third year, the Sheffield Rainbow Laces Tournament (Sat 17th Sep), which will see a number of group stages followed by knockout rounds for the cup and plate. It’s free entry for spectators with a bar and food available all day, plus Drag DJ Anna Kissed spinning tunes. In more queer sports celebrations, Sheffield Vulcans (Sat 17th Sep), Sheffield’s inclusive rugby team, celebrate their fifth birthday extravaganza kick starting an exciting season as defending champions of IGR North Division 1 with games, drinks and a chance to socialise with new members, old friends and guests from other IGR clubs. We have so many events happenings now and, while we still have campaigns to fight, it is largely due to the many tireless campaigners who went before us that we are able to be visible and celebrate our many varied identities. If you’re interested in finding out about one of Sheffield’s pioneers of the movement for gay liberation, then head to Museum Sheffield’s Edward Carpenter Walk (Wed 21st Sep). If you read these events listings and want some more queer friends to go to them with, head to the Out Sheffield Speed Social (Fri 30 Sep) at Kommune, where you can break the ice and get to know other LGBTQIA+ folk from Sheffield. That’s your lot for this month! As always, keep an eye on the Sheffield LGBT+ events page on Facebook www.facebook.com/sheffieldlgbtevents for updates and announcements on the latest events and news. www.facebook.com/sheffieldlgbtevents
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PEACE DOVES 24 SEPTEMBER – 13 NOVEMBER Free Entry I Donations Appreciation Image by Peter Walker Sculptor THEILLUMINATED:CATHEDRALSHEFFIELDMANGER 29 NOVEMBER – 4 DECEMBER Tickets on sale from 1 September Visit our website for more information and opening times: www.sheffieldcathedral.org 0114 275 3434 | enquiries@sheffield-cathedral.org.uk
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The project, which was put together in collab oration with composer David Harper, will feature around 6,000 paper doves suspended above the nave of the Cathedral. The idea is to open it up to the wider community; schools across South Yorkshire will contribute, as well as community groups, wellbeing groups, and the general public will contribute by decorating the doves that form the artwork with messages of peace, love and hope. The hope is to create a unique piece of art that reflects the thoughts and feelings of local people from all faiths, ages and backgrounds. Visitors to the Cathedral are invited to come along from 24 September - 13 November (8:30am – 5:30pm) and appreciate its scale and beauty, hopefully finding the opportunity to experience their own sense of serenity and peace while doing so. Entry is free with a suggested entry donation of £3 per person. Donations will go towards the care and work of Sheffield Cathedral, helping to keep its doors open for all. If you, your school or community and/or wellbeing group would like to be involved, please email arts@ sheffield-cathedral.org.uk.
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This month, renowned sculptor and artist Peter Walker will be bringing his large-scale installation Peace Doves to Sheffield Cathedral.
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AN ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST Studio Theatre // 23 Sep – 15 Oct // £21 “We know we’re up to our necks in the sh*t. That’s why we walk with our heads held high!” This adaptation of Dario Fo’s riotous 20th century classic depicts an irrepressible, shape shifting fraudster known as The Maniac. A sharp and hilarious satire on political corruption, it concerns the case of an anarchist railway worker who, in 1969, ‘fell’ to his death from a police headquar ters window. Sheffieldtheatres.co.uk THE LITTLE MERMAID Lyceum Theatre // 22-24 Sep // £11-£51
A new take on an original fairy-tale we all know, performed by Northern Ballet’s world class dancers. It follows the tale of a young mermaid who is finally allowed her first glimpse of life beyond the ocean. From breathtaking underwater scenes to vibrant life on land, this is your chance to see a classic brought to life on stage. Sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Crucible Theatre // 9-24 September // £15-£33
NIGHT WORLD Exchange place studios // 10 Sep – 8 Oct // Free Alison J Carr presents Night World, an exhibition of new works on paper. Her collages and traced paintings indulge in the unruly and often obscured spectacles of nocturnal entertainment, celebrating the fancy, audacious and salacious. Make sure to check out the event for a night filled with an eye-opening experience into the dreams and mind of Alison J Carr. Artspace.org.uk
Besotted young couple Claudio and Hero have fallen fast and are quickly engaged. Not everyone finds romance so straightforward. But somewhere in this world, there’s someone for everyone, even if they’re right under your nose. Shakespeare’s raucous comedy is heading to the Crucible Theatre and includes the use of integrated sign language and audio description in every performance. Fancy yourself a romantic; this is the play for you. Sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
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RESONANCE: AN EXPLORATION OF POETRY AND SOUND Millennium Gallery // 2 Sep // £10 An evening curated by Otis Mensah will showcase artists from across the UK and Europe that explore core themes of memory, sense of self and journeying. The night will include a headline performance from literary and sound artist, Belinda Zhawi who has been featured on BBC Radio. An action packed night with live poetry, choreography and singing. Museums-sheffield.org.uk
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My artwork centres around people, and the abstraction of the human form. I depict figures in many ways, but continuous line drawing is my main passion. My practice also focuses on how art spreads through the community. I do this by curating workshops through Anomaly Life Drawing. I did life drawing on a Foundation course at Chesterfield College, and it was one of the main spaces I felt calm, a space where I didn’t need to over think why I was drawing. When I finished, I rented a studio and started practising and working on my life drawings. Most of my early drawings were minimalist line drawings that I’ve now developed into free sewing forms. Where do you think that comfort comes from in life drawing? The comfort comes from having a creative space with no distractions, it’s just you, the model, and your materials. It’s an inspiring place for me to develop ideas and ways of drawing form. Were you looking to work solely with the single line style, or did this naturally become your favoured mode of art? I enjoy the immediacy of it, it’s also a challenge for me, having a time pressure and drawing with one continuous line forces me to get the proportions right. There’s no room for correction especially working in pen. It feels very real and ‘in the moment’. When I’m in a life drawing class, I’ll probably do about fifteen drawings. There might not be that many poses, but I’ll keep drawing, layering poses, changing colours, working quickly to get the essence of the pose. Do you always draw in pen? Not always, black pen is my staple but I’m
Words: Charlie @charlieparkerpoetParker Pictures: Ellie Grace, Joe Horner & Emma Ledwith This month, we spoke to local Sheffield artist Liah Edwardes, who recently showcased her latest exhibition ‘Connecting Faces’ at the Out and About festival. How would you describe your art?
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This was a commission for Out and About Festival in the Cultural Industries Quarter. I created a series of hanging portraits done using a sewing machine. I also ran a free workshop at Foodhall and did free portraits for people during the exhibition. This made connections between the portraits, me and the people that came through the festival. Foodhall was a lovely accessible setting for the artwork. People could have a cup of tea, look at the artwork, and have their portrait done for free. Would you say that’s where a lot of your origins and inspirations come from, your love of community? Yeah, I really like creating relaxed drawing environments for people to explore their own creativity. I also put on a music event to raise money for Foodhall. We had two bands, Rosey PM and psychedelic dream pop band Shrub. I love the idea of mushing together music and art for one big event. Lastly, do you have any future projects upcoming? I’m going to put on more music/exhibitions supporting local artists. I’m having a meeting with someone soon to discuss doing some more public art exhibitions, and I’m going to look at creating some bigger work from my small sewn portraits. For those that missed me I’ll be live sewing at Dukes Print Fair 30th Oct/11th Dec. I’m currently in a sort of ‘post-exhibition mode’ though, so I’m trying to keep the creative momentum going.
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finally moving into the world of colour and now free sewing. I’m really enjoying the texture of oil pastel and take colour inspiration from nature; I spend time in the peaks climbing and mushroom foraging. Could you tell us about your ‘Connecting Faces’ project?
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A selection of images will be on display, taking you from Sheffield’s Firth Park (where Pitts grew up) to various coastal, urban and rural settings across the UK in an attempt to probe the question: what is Black Britain? A self-taught photographer, Pitts works in the tradition of British documentary photography. He was supported by the inaugural Ampersand/ Photoworks Fellowship, working closely with the Photoworks team for twelve months to allow him to develop this new series, which goes on public display for the first time here in Sheffield. The artist said of his photography work: “My practice involves trying to celebrate Black spaces, capture them while they’re still here and give them a home. If not in a literal sense in a figurative sense, for me home is somewhere that you take with you.” The works go on display alongside Pitt’s images of Sheffield’s Firth Park and together they explore the idea of home through the lens of the Black British experience. Looking beyond physical and geographical boundaries, they reflect on home as rooted in the communities we’re part of andthe connections we share. The exhibition is accompanied by a book, Home is Not a Place, which will be published by Harper Collins in September 2022 and combines photographs with poems by the T.S. Eliot Prize awardee Roger Robinson. a new exhibition by Sheffield-born photographer Johny Pitts, explores the idea of the home through the lens of the Black British experience and is open at Graves Gallery until December.
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