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It’s back! As you may have deduced from our snazzy June cover designed by local artist Tom J Newell, the UK’s largest documentary festival makes a welcome return to the Steel City this month. Head to our seven-page Doc/Fest feature for your fill of previews, reviews and exclusive interviews.
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Ingerland, Ingerland, Ingerland! Football’s coming home! ROOOONEY! Etc. Make the most of our guide to Euro 2016 before England’s inevitable penalty shootout defeat.
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Making banging indie pop beats without leaving the comfort of his bedroom, North London’s Oscar Scheller spills the beans about his debut album Cut & Paste.
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Settling down for a good ol’ graze on the meadow with Leeds post-punk three-piece Cowtown.
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One surprise of the year so far in music terms is 90s Britpop legends James returning with style and storming the album charts with their 14th studio album Girl at the End of the World. We caught up with founding member Jim Glennie ahead of their headline appearance at Music in the Gardens.
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IT’S A DOG LIFE This month Exposed photo blogger Ellie Grace explores the unlikely dogfriendly places in Sheffield with the help of two recruits. From The Great Gatsby to Steam Yard, Bungalows and Bears, The Lucky Fox, Rude Shipyard, Cremorne, Broadfield, and Picture House Social; all of these places are pleased to welcome you and your pooch so next time you’re out and about, bring your four-legged friend along for the ride!
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Festival season gets well and truly under way this month, and to celebrate we’ve got a ton of tickets to give away. Here are our top five picks from the bunch, head over to competitions.exposedmagazine.co.uk to enter and find more!
1) Leeds Festival, Aug 26-28 Win a pair of tix to one of the biggest festivals of the summer – with a stellar line-up including big names and festival veterans like Biffy Clyro, Foals, Fall Out Boy and Red Hot Chili Peppers, this year also promises to be one of the most diverse with a variety of dance, grime, indie and metal acts across no less than 8 stages. tinyurl.com/zyazr4l 2) Bestival, Sept 8-11 On top of a huge line-up featuring the likes of The Cure, Major Lazer and Hot Chip, Bestival continues to be one of the most immersive festival experiences out there. With a new theme every year, fancy dress is positively encouraged – this year’s is ‘The Future’ so expect out of this world installations, a spaceport and a whole load of futuristic fun. tinyurl.com/hlaodfv 3) Dronfest, Aug 6 Now in its 16th year, Dronfest continues to offer the very best of local music and family fun whilst raising money for important causes. This year’s event will be raising funds for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, Chesterfield Royal Macmillan Cancer Centre, St John Ambulance, The Lee Bonsall Memorial Fund and Dronfield Cardio Club, along with donations made to several other smaller local groups and charities. tinyurl.com/je6kq95 4) Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park, July 1 We’re offering a pair of tix for the Massive Attack day of British Summer Time fest in London. Also on the bill so far is Young Fathers, Patti Smith and her band, TV on the Radio, Warpaint and Ghostpoet. In support of Médecins Sans Frontières. tinyurl.com/z7nncmq 5) Music in the Gardens, June 30 – July1 From one night only to a full weekend event, Music in the Gardens presented by the Rotary Club of Sheffield has expanded to incorporate four days of live music this year, including top names like James, UB40 and The Feeling – all set in the stunning surrounds of Sheffield Botanical Gardens. tinyurl.com/z9yu9ma
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Rather than the beautiful image of the sun setting over the Yorkshire Moors orginally intended for submission, you accidentally send a personal dick pic into the Annual Country Life Photographic Competition. Despite the initial embarrassment, all the judges agree that your virile member is actually a thing of stunning natural beauty and display it proudly on the front of their next magazine with the headline ‘England’s Most Charming Chodes’. You are both mortified and slightly proud of this achievement. CANCER June 21 - July 22 Money doesn’t make the world go round: earth’s gravitational field does, you moron. LEO July 23 - Aug 22 Please refer to last month’s horoscope. VIRGO Aug 23 - Sep 22 Pluto starts having it away with Virgo, meaning that you’ll suddenly become pregnant on the 23rd of this month. LIBRA Sep 23 – Oct 22 Your spiritual side is set to grow, causing a very uncomfortable sensation in your pants and a rather suspect bulge to form.
SCORPIO Oct 23 – Nov 21 The Government have decided to privatise the Scorpio horoscope. Please purchase the relevant insurance package to continue receiving your monthly service. SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21 You find yourself attracted to people with ambition – as they often have shitloads of money. CAPRICORN Dec 22 – Jan 19 Bold, courageous, talented, hard-working, creative, funny – this is everything Capricorns will never be. AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 The world will end in horrendously messy fashion when Uranus explodes.
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PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 This month an old flame returns and savagely burns down your house. ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 Your viewpoint on life is influenced heavily by the words of famous philosopher Sean Paul: “Jus’ gimme the light, and pass the dro, buss another bottle of Moe’.” TAURUS April 20 - May 20 This month somebody steals your face.
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By the Book After two and a half years of negotiations, independent pub/ restaurant group True North Brew Co. have gained permission from the council to maintain and refurbish Walkley library. The Grade II listed building on South Road will also house a bar and restaurant in a plan to turn the venue into a community hub. The company will be donating £6000 a year to the running of the library from funds raised through the hosting of local events, allowing the company to maintain the library for years to come. The project is set to be completed in 2017 and will be the ninth venue under the True North umbrella, joining the likes of The Forum, The Common Room, The Old House, The York, The Broadfield, The British Oak, The Crown and Anchor and The Riverside. For more information head to www. truenorthbrewco.uk.
“Brexit? It sounds like some type of cereal.” “South Korea’s the chill one, right?” “I were a damn sight fitter when me and our lass used to shag a bit more.” “I’m going hard tonight. In fact, I’d be disappointed if I don’t shit myself at some point.” “I love proving children wrong.” “He told the nurses he was cleaning the windows in the nude and fell onto it – that’s apparently how it got lodged there.”
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After spotting the chance to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro for the influential Childreach International charity at his university’s freshers’ fair, Ryan Mold is now in the midst of some serious training for the challenging climb this August. We went to find out more. What made you want to take part in this particular challenge? During the Sheffield Hallam University freshers’ fair, Childreach International had a stand advertising the chance to climb Kilimanjaro and I was instantly hooked on the idea. Shortly after, I signed up and the training and fundraising began! What can Childreach International achieve with money from fundraisers like this? The goal is £2895, which will help to transform lives of children deprived of their full potential across seven different countries worldwide, including here in England. Childreach International is a children’s charity working in seven countries including the UK. They work around the themes of education, healthcare and child rights and protection. They empower some of the world’s most marginalised children to unlock their full potential by breaking down the barriers that prevent them from living as they should.
mountain for five days. Luckily, living right next to the Peak District means I’m getting plenty of walking and training for the mission alongside a lot of time in the gym! How can people donate? I have a BT donate page which allows people to donate money online and charity boxes around the city such as in the new Dunelm store. Furthermore, I have a text code to donate £3 straight to my cause at a single time.
When will the challenge take place and what training are you doing in preparation? I jet off to Africa on the 31st August. After spending some time in the areas in which we are helping, we then embark on the trek up the Head to tinyurl.com/j2u8224 or text code: UNLOCK 182839 to 7000 to donate £3.
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Paul, I am no god: I am merely just a man who endeavours to spread untold levels of joy with his penis. So, you wanna know how to give the perfect orgasm? How to take a woman to the heights of ecstasy? How to turn that hopeless piece of flesh in between your legs into a pleasure-giving machine? There are many ways and means of doing this, Paul, so many nooks and crevices to explore and stimulate – but first things first, young grasshopper, seek out the fabled clitoris, become at one with this sacred spot and only then will you be ready to move onto stage two… Happy rooting, SP
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Presented by Rose Butler, Martin Carter and Craig Mann, The Film Show is a weekly news and reviews show devoted to cinema in and around Sheffield. Special screenings, festivals and new releases are covered each week along with features on community cinema, film societies and films being shot in the city. If you’re interested in film then tune in and find out what’s happening onscreen each week. Every Saturday, noon until 1pm, Sheffield Live 93.2FM and www.sheffieldlive.org.
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Welcome to a world you never realised exsisted. A world of shadow, the rum and uncanny. Join me on my adventure. Are there any Sheffield curiosities you’d like me, Dr Lester Deertrap, to investigate? If so, drop me a line, care of the Editor at joe@ exposedmagazine. co.uk. Pip, pip.
JOHN ‘SWIFT NICK’ NEVISON
It may surprise you to learn that one of the most famous outlaws in legend was born in the Steel City. Known as John ‘Swift Nick’ Nevison, this bandit of the night was described as Britain’s most flamboyant highwayman; even gaining recognition from King Charles II himself. Nevison once stole from a traveller early one morning in Kent, travelling 200 miles in his getaway to York by horse and ferry, arriving by sunset – an almost impossible feat in those days. In York he met up with the Lord Mayor and challenged him to a wager on a game of bowls, making sure to reiterate that the time was 8pm. Later on Nevison was arrested for the robbery he committed in Kent. In the defence of Nevison was the Lord Mayor, who provided an alibi stating that he was with him playing bowls at 8pm. Unable to believe that any man could make the journey in such a short space of time, the court acquitted him, and when the truth finally broke Nevison’s audacity impressed King Charles II so much that he gave him the moniker ‘Swift Nick’.
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Summer Lovin’
More than 8,000 people visited the Magna Science and Adventure Centre to see Pete McKee’s latest exhibition. 6 Weeks to Eternity featured over 30 new pieces from Pete, with a collection of summer holiday memories sent in by the public. The exhibition ran on May 14th and 15th and attracted more than double the amount of visitors than Pete’s last exhibition. The Sheffield artist said of his exhibition’s success: “I wanted a show that everyone could come to and reminisce. The realisation that so many people came has made me think I’ve managed to pull it off!”
LAUNDRY CAFÉ You may be aware of Laundry, the award-winning super slick hairdressers on Arundel Street; however, recently the business has evolved to include a coldpress juice and coffee bar in the former reception area. Wanting to make use of the historic space in Sellers Wheel, as well as offer their customers some top quality refreshments, Laundry decided they’d go the extra mile to ensure they’d be a cut above the rest. THE LOOK: Reclaimed furniture such as old bus seats reupholstered in soft leather, smooth Derbyshire marble and English hard woods make for a chic vintage look. The star of the show is the huge sash window that has been restored to its former glory in order to work as a take-out service window. WHY JUICE? The cold-presses are jam-packed full of vitamins and minerals which help to promote great hair health, and will work in tandem with the seasons based
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ANY FOOD? Oh yes. A counter of cakes commissioned by Karen Caudwell will be on offer, which will also include gluten-free and vegan options, so nobody misses out. WHAT IF I’M NOT GETTING MY HAIR DONE? No worries! The café works both with and independently of the salon, there are plenty of places to be seated in, or you can take out if you’re on the go. WHAT CAN MY INDEPENDENT SHEFFIELD CARD GET ME? Buy one get one FREE on hot drinks if you sit in. Ours is a latté, ta. CONTACT DETAILS: Pop by at 151 Sellers Wheel on Arundel Street S1 2NU or give them a call on 0114 276 3645. You can also visit them online at www.wearelaundry.co.uk.
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Your Vote Counts In one of the biggest political decisions of our generation, on the 23rd of June, the people of the UK will be deciding whether or not we will continue to be a part of the EU. To have your voice contribute to this controversial issue, it is important that you are registered to vote in the referendum. The registration deadline for a postal vote is the 7th of June, and deadline for personal or proxy voting registration is the 15th of June. Register to vote at gov.uk/register-tovote; registering takes just five minutes and requires your National Insurance Number. Make sure your voice is heard on this highly controversial topic.
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Mooching around Park Hill estate in 2016 is something of a surreal experience. Two-thirds of Europe’s largest listed structure remains unnervingly derelict, but references to its previous life as a home for over 3000 Sheffielders are visible throughout – from vacant chairs on balconies, to disbanded washing lines still waiting to be taken in. In British society, however, nothing more alludes to prior settlement than a local boozer, and it is while stood outside the remnants of The Link – which previously served as one of the estate’s four pubs – that Exposed meets Kid Acne and DJ Benjamin Hatton, old friends who together make up hip-hop duo Mongrels. After a hiatus lasting the best part of a decade, during which Acne embarked on his own music projects and released three popular LPs – Rap Traffic (2001), Council Pop (2003) and Romance Ain’t Dead (2007) – an unearthing of early demos have coaxed them back into the studio, with debut album Attack The Monolith scheduled for a June release. Taking a pew beside a large wall dividing the estate of old and the trendy Urban Splash redevelopment, we spoke about the group’s musical roots and what to expect from their return. I’d imagine you’re quite familiar with this neck of the woods. Didn’t you have a couple of Kid Acne artworks displayed here? KA: Yeah, there was the ‘Tha Knows’ piece which was situated just in front of the new development when it was still a concrete shell, and there was another wall with ‘You Couldn’t Make It Up’ across it. Apparently that has now been buried beneath the rubble, which I actually quite like. I can imagine them digging it up in 1,000 years’ time and thinking it’s some sort of weird religious text.
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So you guys have known each other for a long time. How far back are we going here? KA: Early 90s. BH: Yeah, I’d say around ‘91 or ’92. Take us back to that first meeting. KA: It would’ve been at Leicester Clock Tower probably. BH: We were both graffiti artists, which was the initial thing we met through, and over time we just started hanging out through that. And how did the shift from doing graffiti together to making music as Mongrels come about? KA: It was quite quick actually. I was just a teenager at that point. We went to different schools, but there wasn’t that many people into hip hop or graffiti, so through friends of friends you would hear about someone who had similar interests and you would link up with them. So we’d meet in the town centre and just go record shopping and stuff. It wasn’t that long after that we started making music. BH: I had a turntable and stuff, but we also had mates that were in bands and had 4-track recorders so you’d start to knock up a bit of music for a laugh, then it started shaping it up a bit and it was probably the mid-90s when we really started establishing ourselves as Mongrels. KA: Yeah, there was a big group of us at the start. My brother and a bunch of our mates were in bands and we’d organise gigs together in Leicester, but we were the two who were mostly into hip hop. So what music specifically did you bond over? A lot of the old school UK hip hop, I’d imagine. BH: Yeah, that was a big thing. I think the first gig we both went to was a group called Gunshot who, along with other groups like Hijack, were part of a whole genre called Britcore at the time. That stuff really suited us as adolescents: it was quite angry and bordered on heavy metal in the way it was delivered. KA: Yeah, fast-paced like jungle but over hip-hop and with a lot of the same sort of breaks you’d get in heavy metal. It was a very British sound and you started hearing the first wave of UK MCs using their regional accents rather than trying to emulate American MCs.
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And where did the MCing start for you? Can you remember when you first started writing down lyrics? KA: It was a lot to do with painting graffiti, to be honest. There was bit of a trend for people painting pieces in like a hall of fame or a ball court to write a little bit of poetry or lyrics next to set the mood for the piece. It was a lot of teenage angst and probably really embarrassing to look back at, but that’s how it started! You start off with two lines, then four, then eight, then sixteen. One of the things with growing up in a small town, it was almost like there was no kind of preconceptions on how you’re meant to do it because there’s nothing to compare it to. Looking back, some of it was probably quite embarrassing and naïve, but you started somewhere because you wanted to do something creative regardless, and it was just a case of refining that bit by bit. It’s that sense of taking something very much rooted in one culture, i.e. New York hip hop, and re-contextualising it with subjects relevant to your lives. KA: I think so. It was the same with the graffiti to be honest: I loved New York graffiti, but at the end of the day, I lived in a small market town in the East Midlands.
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I guess a lot of it’s about not kidding yourself and staying true to your surroundings. KA: And there are people that don’t do that, who are adamant that they’re “keeping it real”, but for me you keep it stagnant and stop it from moving forward. Good, bad or ugly, do your own thing. When Roots Manuva first came out it was like: “Wow! There’s another interpretation of how you can do this, how you can merge sound system culture with hip hop”. BH: That’s what hip hop always was and always is: it’s about taking what’s around you and being creative. I love the most violent, gritty, New York street records – but that’s what their thing was. It would be daft for us to try and do that. KA: You don’t have to be just switching guns for knives, dollars for pounds or obvious references, as you can also enjoy that escapism. For us, maybe the humour in our music is a little bit of a defence mechanism sometimes, but it’s also part of our lives. You know, watching Blackadder in the same era influenced us just as much as listening to grimey New York hip hop and it’s just merging those things. So what was the trigger for the Mongrels reunion? KA: Well, a few years ago I busted my knee so was out of action and couldn’t paint. I ended up spending a lot of time on the sofa watching rap battles and documentaries about pyramids, but that’s when I started writing lyrics again. I found a bunch of halffinished stuff from the beginning and I remember listening to it and thinking that it actually stood the test of time better than the music I put out ten/ twelve years ago. It’s like things have gone fullcircle and we’re now able to go back to the original teenage mind-set and ethos of when we started, but now with a bit more life experience and something to actually say. Mongrels debut LP ‘Attack The Monolith’ is released digitally 27th May and on vinyl 10th June.
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ZORBING Well this is a first. In all the years of Exposed VS, through the chilli eating contests, high intensity training sessions, segways, high wire, salsa dancing and go karting; however hard, humiliating or demeaning, we’ve always managed to drag our sorry selves to at least complete the thing. This time, however, we’ve been defeated. Words: Rachel Heward
Zorbing: the recreational sport of rolling downhill inside an orb, generally made of transparent plastic. Sounds easy enough, right? Though not for us apparently. On the hottest day of the year so far, we made our way to the summit of Norfolk Park for a spot of zorbing on a Sunday afternoon. Okay so it’s not exactly a mountain, but you can see most of the city from there and for someone with a mild fear of heights, it was more than enough. The plan was to challenge ourselves this time: myself versus Meze Publishing’s (Exposed sister company) Heather Hawkins. Now Heather has the unique ability to find the fun side to pretty much everything and was, in her own words, “absolutely pumped”. I had my doubts. What we didn’t realise until we got there was that we’d be strapped into the orb together, and if I was already nervy about trying not to throw up whilst hurtling down a hillside I now had the added pressure of not vomming over a colleague. I climbed in first and was strapped up before being promptly rolled over to hang in the air as Heather clambered into the already sweaty ball (behave). Once fastened in, we were ready. The first challenge was to see if we could each apply lipstick during transit: the winner was the one who looked the least like a pissed up clown. Yet it soon became apparent on the descent that you can’t do much else other than hold on for dear life whilst trying your hardest not to succumb to your chuck up reflex. We got to the bottom of the hill and realised the make-up hadn’t even touched our faces. Time for a re-think. After sliding out of the zorb in what I imagine was the least graceful manner possible, it was time for a little sit down before trudging back up the hill for round two. With the sun beating down and the park spinning slightly, we dragged ourselves back up and had a debate about what to do next. It looked like our planned rounds of
challenges weren’t likely to work out, but we decided to give it at least one more go just in case beginner’s butterflies had gotten in the way of our true zorbing potential. This time it was all about the distance, seeing how far we could actually make it before we ground to a halt – or crashed into something. Admittedly the second go was a lot more fun than the first now that we knew that we weren’t going to plunge to our demise. We also managed to get much further than before, which was almost enough to disturb the peace of a nearby picnicking family. Almost. Feeling exhilarated albeit slightly nauseous we concluded that twice was more than enough zorbing for one day, and although the aim of the feature went slightly out of the window, it was infinitely more exciting than your average Sunday. Definitely one for the thrill seekers amongst you.
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READY, SET, ACTION! 30,000 documentary lovers including 3,500 filmmakers and producers, 160 films, 26 alternate realities projects... Welcome to Doc/Fest 2016
Since its inception 22 years ago, the Sheffield Doc/Fest journey has seen the annual event grow from humble beginnings to become the UK’s biggest documentary festival and the third largest in the world. Taking place between 10-15 June, the event organisers have again delivered in presenting a wide-ranging programme bursting with worldwide film talent, thought-provoking conversation and innovative projects. In this month’s cover special, we’ve managed to put together previews and reviews of some of this year’s highlights, plus interviews with some of the award-winning filmmakers and intriguing characters which promise to make Doc/Fest 2016 another festival to remember. Read on, dear reader, for a taste of what’s to come...
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Sheffield Doc/Fest
Saul Holmes takes you through the veritable smorgasbord of treats in store at this year’s festival. The 23rd Sheffield Doc/Fest will be bringing the very best of the documentary world to our city once again this month. Running from 10-15 June, stars such as Joanna Lumley, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Reggie Yates and Professor Green will be rubbing shoulders with a selection of documentary heavyweights including the likes of Michael Moore, DA Pennebaker and Louis Theroux. While filmmakers and executives strike deals on future projects at the Marketplace, crowds will be entertained by a vibrant film programme alongside a variety of intriguing talks and sessions. The very latest in the world of interactive, digital and virtual reality storytelling will be on display within the Alternate Realities exhibition, and the legendary Doc/ Fest parties promise everyone a chance to let their hair down. As ever, there are a bunch of different ways to get involved and enjoy the event. Tickets are available for all of the individual films, talks and events taking place, making it possible to handpick your personal highlights of the festival. And for those who want to cram as many films into their schedule as possible there is the Doc/Lovers Wristband, which gives access to all the films and post-screening Q&As. Meanwhile the full Festival Pass naturally covers everything on offer, including the film programme, Alternate Realities, talks and sessions, Marketplace, plus parties and social events.
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OPENING NIGHT Where To Invade Next
When: Friday 10 June, 18:30 Where: Sheffield City Hall Tickets: £14.30/£12.10 The Doc/Fest 2016 opening night boasts the latest film by controversial political filmmaker Michael Moore. In Where to Invade Next, Moore examines the American trend of ‘invasion’ by experimenting with the appropriation of social and moral values. The film is screening in the grand Oval Hall at Sheffield City Hall, and will be followed by a live Q&A with the man himself. Once more there are also plenty of opportunities to get a taste of Doc/Fest for free. The Doc/ Fest Exchange on Tudor Square, supported by Wellcome Trust, will host a series of free talks throughout the festival, allowing for filmmakers, experts and audiences to exchange ideas in an informal and intimate space. The Alternate Realities: Interactive Exhibition and Virtual Reality Arcade will display cutting-edge digital and virtual reality projects, free of charge, during all six days at the Millennium Gallery and Site Gallery respectively. Meanwhile,
the Beijing Screen on Howard Street and the Guardian Screen on Tudor Square will be showing some of the best films from the Festival Programme – all free to attend. Sadly, when it comes to covering all of the fantastic offerings lined up this year, we’ve found ourselves somewhat limited by the shackles of a pesky word count; however the full Doc/Fest 2016 programme is available at sheffdocfest.com, while over here at Exposed we’ve hand-picked some of our top picks of films and events taking place. ▶
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Strike A Pose
When: Friday 10 June, 19:30 / Sunday 12 June, 20:30 Where: Showroom Tickets: Tickets: £8.50/£6.00 Strike A Pose revisits the backup dancers from Madonna’s ‘Blond Ambition’ tour, made famous by the controversial ‘Truth or Dare’ documentary. This new documentary brings the dancers back together 20 years after they were made legends in the gay community. Each screening is followed by a Q&A. Another highlight of the Queer Screen strand at Doc/ Fest is Kiki, following the story of LGBT people of colour within New York’s voguing ballroom scene, while the Saturday night ‘Vogue, Strike a Pose Party!’ offers the chance to experience that same glitz and glamour.
The Absolutely Adventurous Joanna Lumley in Conversation
When: Sunday 12 June, 15:00 Where: Crucible Theatre Tickets: £15/£12 The stunning line-up of stars at Doc/Fest 2016 will be led by national treasure Joanna Lumley. Discussing her work as an actor, filmmaker and activist in the Crucible Theatre, Lumley will provide a fascinating insight into her life as well as recent and upcoming documentary work.
Kedi
Where: Friday 10 June, 12:45 Where: Showroom Tickets: £8.50/£6.00 Cat lovers have plenty to look forward to at Doc/Fest 2016. Kedi delves into the lives of Istanbul’s street cats, who live without owners but nevertheless enjoy close relationships with the people of the ancient city. Filmmaker Ceyda Torun follows a cast of street cats, and learns about their stories and personalities through the local people whose lives have become intertwined with those of their feline neighbours. Kedi will be also be showing, accompanied by short film Cat Listening to Music, on the Beijing Screen on Howard Street and the Guardian Screen on Tudor Square throughout the festival.
CLOSING NIGHT The Seasons in Quincy: Four Portraits of John Berger
When: Wednesday 15 June, 19:00 Where: Showroom Tickets: £12/£10 Closing this year’s Doc/Fest is The Seasons in Quincy: Four Portraits of John Berger, a collection of film essays which interweave ideas from the world of the revered art critic. Rounding off another thrilling festival, The Seasons in Quincy offers up an insightful examination of an intellectual giant. The screening will be accompanied by a live Q&A with Bartek Dziadosz and Tilda Swinton, two of the four directors of the film.
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Staying on track With a whole host of intriguing new documentary films heading to Sheffield Doc/ Fest each year, it’s never easy predicting what will be the big hits, but we reckon we’ve spotted a sure-fire winner from this year’s lineup. The main event of the Saturday night is the international premiere of highly-anticipated American film Two Trains Runnin’. It tells the story of the search for two lost blues singers from the Deep South in 1964, but set against the background of the American Civil Rights Movement. Our very own ‘Dochead’, Mark Perkins didn’t need much persuading to have a chat with Dava Whisenant (editor and co-producer), Benjamin Hedin (writer and producer) and Sam Pollard (director). This isn’t your first Doc/Fest, is it? Dava: No. We came in 2015 and made contacts through the MeetMarkets, so Doc/Fest was helpful in developing this film, and made us aware of what the international market is interested in. It’s a wonderfully put together festival and it’s such great fun. Ben: Yes. I was really taken by Sheffield. I’d never been in that part of England before. The festival is just superbly done, and really impressive. We’re both back this year, along with Sam, for the screening of Two Trains Runnin’, and for a Q&A afterwards. Without giving too much away, what can we
expect in Two Trains Runnin’? Dava: It starts with two groups of students searching for two long-lost blues singers. By the 1960s many of the original blues artists had died or disappeared, but a few were rediscovered and the folk and blues revival led to them having a second career. However, two of the most influential, Skip James and Son House, had never been found. Ben: I liked the blues, and I knew that in 1964 two groups set out to have one last go at locating these blues singers, who could have been dead for all they knew. It was a totally impromptu and essentially a dumb idea, as these guys quickly discovered. They were down in Mississippi at the most dangerous and incendiary time possible. If they had known what they were heading into, as they admit in the film, they wouldn’t have gone. Dava: What they didn’t realise was that, at exactly the same time, volunteers from colleges in the north and the west were also travelling down to Mississippi to help bring about awareness of the civil rights issues and voting rights struggle, which is why it became known as Freedom Summer. Ben: I was interviewing the surviving blueshunters for a book, when I began to realise that it was a really exciting and provocative story because of the overlap between their
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story and the civil rights movement. The book never got written, but the story nagged at me and stayed with me until I decided that a documentary would be the way to go, but I had no idea what that meant, having never made a film. I needed a director and a producer. Sam Pollard was my first choice for director, because every time you watch a documentary about blues or civil rights, his name is in the credits. Dava Whisenant had edited a film I’d seen about Merle Haggard which had really impressed me, so I approached them and they both said yes. Sam: Ben sent me a proposal, and we talked and talked and talked and at one point I got really excited about it and said this could be a really interesting film. I’ve collaborated with lots of people on lots of films and this has been one of the most positive and fruitful collaborations ever. If it hadn’t been for Ben’s tenacity to raise the money and to tell this haunting story, the film would not exist. And we really have to tip our hat to Dava, who did an amazing job weaving all the story elements together. Dava: One of our problems was that most of the guys involved were dead, and those who are still alive didn’t have any photos, so animation seemed the best way to tell those parts of the story in a cinematic kind of
Two Trains Runnin’ A documentary by Benjamin Hedin (writer/ producer), Sam Pollard (director) and Dava Whisenant (editor and co-producer) Documentaries are the new rock ‘n’ roll. Music documentaries even more so. And this one is a stunner. It’s as powerful and relevant as any film you will see this year, and tells a story that is moving, inspiring and disturbing, but most of all, totally absorbing. Its narrative centres around an innocent, almost naive quest to find clues to the forgotten origins of American blues music, but one which led to a weekend of shocking events noone could have foreseen. In the sixties, America had begun to re-discover its lost music. Early blues records were being re-issued, but there was often no more information about who actually made them than a name on a record label. Soon after the recordings had been made, the men who made them simply disappeared. In the summer of 1964, two completely unconnected groups of young men drove from opposite coasts of America to Mississippi, determined to find out what they could about two lost musicians: Son House and Skip James. They didn’t even know if these men were still alive, but their obsession with Delta blues, and its almost mythical origins, meant that they at least had to try. Others had tried before them and failed, but now things were different. In 1964 segregation was a reality. African Americans were unable to exercise their right to vote, but no-one was taking notice. Some who stood up for their rights were murdered, as the authorities turned a blind eye. White college kids talking to black people and asking questions were viewed with growing suspicion. At precisely the same time, another, much larger group of students and activists was also heading to Mississippi. Their aim was to highlight these issues under the banner of the Freedom Summer Project. Our blues-hunters admit in the film that, had they known what a racially volatile atmosphere awaited them, they would not have gone. They had no idea of the day-to-day violence and oppression which black people lived with in Mississippi. This documentary shows us how all these events impacted on one other, using interviews, archive footage, some outstandingly effective animation and of course, music. Lots of music. Some of it contemporary, and some from those vintage days when the blues was born. Artists such as Lucinda Williams, Buddy Guy and Gary Clark Jnr play, and explain how influential this early blues music still is today. Most impressive of all though, are the testimonies of those who survived: about how the events of one single weekend in June 1964 changed their lives forever. You really should try to see this film at Doc/Fest. The issues it raises are as important today as they were then, and there’s no knowing when you will get another chance to catch this remarkable film. Mark Perkins way. The animators created some really beautiful sequences, which fit in so well with the rest of the film. Sam: It is amazing that all these things happen at that one pivotal time. All of these separate groups being in Mississippi that one weekend when the infamous ‘Freedom Summer Murders’ happened, which could only have happened in the racially volatile south, and which changed lives, and even American history, forever. There’s a tremendous soundtrack to the film, not all of it original Delta blues music. Dava: We wanted to start with a live performance, and Chris Thomas King’s performance of Two Trains Runnin’ at the start seemed to fit perfectly, although the film originally had another title: The Blues House – referring to a house in Newport where all these old-time blues musicians stayed. We filmed Chris playing, and when our historian Greg Tate said he thought ‘the way you guys are weaving these stories together it should actually be called Two Trains Runnin’; that was a light bulb moment. We had our title. Some people think the blues is slow and sad, and it can
be, but some of it has such a groove that it wants to get people dancing and forgetting about their troubles. I tried to use the lyrics of the songs to move the story on whenever I could. Sam: One of the things we decided was important was to have musical performances in the film by contemporary musicians who love the music of Son House and Skip James. There’s some good blues in here that you’re not going to see in other films: for the live music we got people like Gary Clark Jr, Buddy Guy and Lucinda Williams to perform. Sadly, the issues that the film raises are still relevant today. Ben: Fifty years on from these events, it seems the best we can still do is to confront the problem. We don’t seem able to correct it. The film is about this moment in American history when you would have hoped that race relations were re-assessed, but in a way it was only a temporary thing. The lesson of the Civil Rights Movement is that we must keep trying, otherwise nothing will happen; no progress will ever be made.
A WORD FROM THE PEOPLE BEHIND SHEFFIELD DOC/ FEST 2016 ANDY BEECROFT FILM PROGRAMME MANAGER What is your favourite documentary of all time? So many to choose from but if I had to call it I’d love to re-watch Man on Wire by James Marsh. It keeps me on the edge of my seat every time; a masterful caper story told cinematically with palm moistening, precision and skill.
HANNAH MCHAFFIE ADMINISTRATIVE & EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT What does Doc/Fest mean to you? It’s an international celebration of both the documentary form and new technologies within the industry. It’s all about bringing people together, bringing underrepresented stories to light and fueling industry and public discussion.
SARAH EL-TAKI TALKS & SESSIONS ASSISTANT What do you recommend this year? Weiner! It’s a very funny and bizarre documentary following Anthony Weiner’s campaign to become New York mayor after a sexting incident. I would also highly recommend Hooligan Sparrow and Plaza del Soledad.
MELANIE IREDALE DEPUTY DIRECTOR What has been a highlight for you over the years at Doc/Fest? I’ll never forget watching Jarvis Cocker dancing while conducting 50 musicians, ranging from members of Human League through to a Sheffield brass band, on stage at the Crucible. It was at the world premiere of The Big Melt as part of Doc/ Fest’s opening night a few years back.
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It’s the general Scottish malaise of ‘life’s shit but
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This Is Scotland
Five Things about Where You’re Meant To Be From Director and Producer Paul Fegan
Rachel Heward talks to Aidan Moffat.
When Aidan Moffat decided to tour his native Scotland with a catalogue of (often lewdly) re-worked folk songs, he encountered everything from bemusement to disdain. But there was no stronger reaction than from Sheila Stewart, traditional folk singer, story teller and traveller fiercely proud of her heritage – and fiercely opposing of Aidan’s undertaking. With the unexpected death of Sheila post-filming, the documentary’s course was somewhat diverted. What began as an irreverent celebration of Scottish culture and folklore soon became a moving journey through the country’s landscape and history, with unforeseen reflections upon mortality and time from the wry former Arab Strap frontman. Did you expect to have such different attitudes to Sheila from the get-go? No I didn’t and this comes out in the film. From what I knew, in the past Sheila very much did what I was doing, and there was a tradition of that in her family, of making these songs their own. Supposedly she added one of the verses to ‘Mickey’s Warning’, so she wasn’t a stranger to what I was doing in any way. I think as she got older, though, she got more protective of what she knew. I didn’t expect her to be so resistant, but I think it was more to do with where she was in her life, as opposed to the concept itself. That or she just really disliked what I wrote. Is there a place for humour in traditional folklore and songs? Folk music has a certain reputation: people judge it rather than get involved and sometimes it is treated too preciously. I looked at it from my perspective; it’s so engrained in our culture, yet a lot of people have never had any proper experience with it because there’s an austere sort of feeling that puts a lot of people off. My basis was to take these things and make it appeal to other people. And anyway, there’s humour in the old songs and much of the subject matter is the same. It’s the general Scottish malaise of ‘life’s shit but you might as well laugh’. The content of some of your versions of the songs can be fairly controversial. Have you ever had an adverse reaction? The worst night of the tour was up north on this religious island where you can’t do anything on a Sunday – they even had uproar because they started doing the ferry on a Sunday. It’s mad that sort of place still exists. So when I got there and sang a song about an orgy it wasn’t exactly welcomed! I actually dropped a couple of songs so I’m not sure why that one made the cut. It wasn’t like people were heckling or anything; it was just sheer indifference, which is worse. I don’t mind getting a bad reaction but 50 locals with their back to you isn’t good. And the best show? Barrowlands was fantastic. It was quite an easy shift that one; I’m from Glasgow so I knew I’d have a good audience. However the Drumnadrochit one took us by surprise. It’s a small village by Loch Ness and we’d been to so many of these secluded places that we just thought this one would be shit too. But for some reason from the moment we came on the audience loved it. We actually took the live album recording from this set. During that Barrowlands show Sheila interrupts your rendition of ‘The Parting Glass’ to sing the original version. What did you make of it at the time? It was genuinely unexpected. We actually thought she had gone by that point! But it became a perfect moment. Sheila was very aware and on the ball; she knew it was being filmed. When she came backstage after I asked her if Paul [Fegan, the director] put her up to it, she said: “Did he fuck. I’m not having you singing that song while I’m in the room!” Did anything else unexpected happen during filming? The general joke is that everything shit that happened would be good for the film, which was the case for at least four or five smaller gigs. There could be a whole section dedicated to me looking like a fanny. I fall down quite a lot. I don’t remember being that clumsy in real life. Or swearing that much. We could have some very long DVD extras… What can we expect from your Doc/Fest appearance? We’ve got the full band for a performance and a Q&A too. I’ve been enjoying that part of these events so far, there’s a bit of a rogue element and you never know quite how it’s gonna go. There’s always someone who’s a bit pished. It keeps you on edge.
The idea originated in the pub. It never really came about as a traditional structure of ideas. Aidan and I had worked together a lot as I was a music promoter for two decades during his Arab Strap years. We met up again in 2010 and talked about some Scottish songs I had come across and Aidan mentioned his idea of wanting to re-write traditional folk songs and tour them. Anyway, like a lot of pub ideas it got shelved, and it wasn’t until the Commonwealth made a call out for activity that we decided to resurrect it. We got the go-ahead in summer 2013; Aidan began researching songs, I began looking at locations around Scotland and the two had a natural crossover. I wanted to put Sheila and Aidan together in the smallest space possible. During my research a lot of it led back to Sheila Stewart and her family. She was kind of the last remaining member of this travelling community that performed traditional songs and folklore. As soon as I met her I knew she wouldn’t take kindly to what we were doing. So I set it up in a confined car and let it all unravel on screen. Personally, it was the most enjoyable scene for me to shoot. The camera was positioned on the bonnet with this beautiful light on Aidan and Sheila, and then she suddenly started laying into him. I know Aidan fairly well and no one really talks to him like that, so it was hilarious that he was getting it from this 79 year old woman. Finding a balance was one of the hardest things to achieve. The film is about both tragedy and comedy. As soon as you go too far one way or the other you can get the tone wrong. Aidan is a very irreverent character and Sheila is more the austere and serious type. Her passion towards folklore was a big part of the film but Aidan’s slapstick approach to the way the tour unfolded is also important. Sheila’s passing gave us a sense of responsibility towards the film. We were nervous that we’d end up undermining or making light of Sheila’s passing. This was her final ever performance and we realised we were making the film for her family, friends and community too. Our responsibility was to tell Sheila’s story in a way that really showcased her legacy. We wanted to focus on what she represented to Scotland and the travelling community. This was always going be in there but it became more apparent after her death. The film is as much about trying to capture the people in the places as the music itself. We didn’t want art centres or sterile venues; we wanted to take it to village halls and campsites where that community still exists. The imperfect and shoddy venues are all part of the film. We wanted good rooms with character and also good characters and individuals. There had to be some sense of drama. We meet everyone from Nessie hunters to farmers and battle reenactors. It’s about the myths and the legends of our country – and the ridiculousness of it all.
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Join us this summer to catch the Euro 2016 action live in our beer garden with 70� outdoor screens and special food and drink offers Other than for potential England games, we are closed on Sundays, sorry! The University Arms, 197 Brook Hill, Sheffield S3 7HG T: 0114 222 8969
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Sheffield’s most illustrious gig venue will be showing all of the England games live across their 18 screens – with giveaways, drinks offers, free entry to the post-match club night and Vardy Bombs (WKD and Jagermeister, obvs) plus a bunch of other treats to enjoy.
WALKABOUT
You can book a table to ensure a seat amongst what is sure to be one of liveliest venues in the city to watch the tournament. With its huge screen and pint & burger offers for £9.95, Walkabout has all the bases covered.
HEAD OF STEAM
One of the new boys on the scene, while instantly going down as a favourite amongst the city’s beer aficionados, goes straight into contention for a quality live sport venue – offering large screens, a wide range of craft ales and meaty sustenance from their on-site smokehouse kitchen.
THE CAVENDISH
A plethora of screens, big and small, showing all the important live games – throw in craft beer options, offers on sharer food trays and pitchers along with a suntrap beer garden and The Cav’ remains a great shout for celebrating The Euros with pals.
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As one of the busiest sports bars in the city, Champs guarantees a lively atmosphere in their establishment which boasts 30+ screens spread across its interior and spacious beer garden.
When the sun is shining and your team are winning, the Nursery Tavern outdoor screen in its vast beer garden is possibly one of the best places in the city to watch sport. Throw in plenty more screens indoors, an electric atmosphere plus affordable drink/food offers and you can’t go far wrong.
52 screens, top-notch BBQ food and happy hour drinks deals running throughout the week makes Common Room a football fan’s haven during the big tournaments.
Nine widescreen TVs ensure you won’t miss a single minute and with the card room set up in theatre style seating for all England matches, you’ll be able to enjoy in style. Plus, with their valet service, there’s no need to go to and from the bar! Top it all off with the 3Bs – Burger, Beer & £5 Bet for just £8.
If free entry, a mahoosive PA system and probably one of the biggest HD screens in Yorkshire isn’t enough to tempt you, then Plug are taking the party up a notch with a live DJ before and after the match, Vardy masks and a huge BBQ in their beer garden.
Possibly the best value beer around, enjoy a pint at the Casino Bar during every match for a mere two quid! Don’t worry about craning your neck either; Six widescreens mean you’ll have a crystal clear view of every glorious goal.
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and all you Right then, the BBQ has been stoked, the drinks have been chilled is it? need to do is find a decent playlist. Not as easy as it sounds though, every for and Waddle, and Hoddle a there’s Skinner and Baddiel every As for who person that be to want don’t you and – Rap Vindaloo there’s an Anfield heed our ruins the party with rapping scousers now, do you? So, dear readers, advice, play it safe and stay clear of the following travesties…
EMBRACE – WORLD AT YOUR FEET
Why so bad? Depressing, turgid and plain dull, Embrace’s World Cup 2006 “anthem” didn’t quite catch on with fans on the terraces and was just as fun as watching England’s inevitable penalty defeat to Portugal. The musical equivalent of… A winking Cristiano Ronaldo
HODDLE AND WADDLE – DIAMOND LIGHTS
Why so bad? Bad clothes, bad hair and awful dad dancing: a clearly mortified Chris Waddle stands next to a swaying Glenn Hoddle and both mime terribly to this tuneless dirge of an 80s synth-pop song. The musical equivalent of… Michael Ricketts
JAMES CORDEN FT DIZZEE RASCAL – SHOUT Why so bad? Erm, do we have to repeat that? James Corden. The musical equivalent of… A Gareth Southgate penalty
DID YOU KNOW? Fairly useless footy trivia to impress nobody in particular with.
ANDY COLE – OUTSTANDING
Why so bad? Andrew Cole certainly knew where the goal was, no doubt about that. But this, Andy? What is this nonsense? Why do naff songs with DJ Pied Piper when you’re one of the Premier League’s highest ever scorers, for shitsake! Outstandingly bad, that’s what this is, Andy. Now stop messing around and go back to practising one-twos with Dwight, lad. The musical equivalent of… Kieran Dyer’s hamstrings
PAUL GASCOIGNE – FOG ON THE TYNE Why so bad? Ha’way, Gazza! What are ye dooen ‘ere, man? This track was ridiculed so much that Ray Jackson of Lindasfarne quit the Newcastle-based band behind the original. The musical equivalent of… Sorry Paul, this up there with Maradona’s Hand of God. 42 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk
Wayne ‘Wazza’ Rooney has had a lazy right eye since he was a young’un, and consequently is required to wear glasses for reading and driving, but hardly ever does – ‘cos he’s hard. The quickest red card in football history clocks in at 2 seconds. Cross Farm Park Celtic striker Lee Todd was sent off for saying, “fuck me, that was loud’’ to the referee immediately after the kick off whistle. David Ginola is an anagram for Vagina Dildo. England manager Roy Hodgson speaks five other languages fluently: Norwegian, Swedish, Japanese, German and Italian. He also looks like an owl. Belgium (1972) and Austria/Switzerland (2008) are the only European Cup tournament hosts that have failed to reach the semifinals. Lolz. Jamie Vardy signed for Leicester for £1million just before the last Euro’s in 2012. Today he is valued at roughly £30 million. That’s roughly 860,000 bottles of WKD. #JamieVardy’sHavingAParty
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We make Neopolitan-style thin crust pizzas using high quality ingredients all around the Peak District and Sheffield. Our dough is homemade and slow-proved using stone ground 100% organic flour, providing a delicious flavour. The pizza sauce is homemade with organic tomatoes. We use fresh whole mozzarella and Italian meats. We can be found at: The Climbing Works, Woodseats, on Wednesdays; Cafe Rendezvous, Totley, Thursdays; Stanage Plantation carpark at the weekends, weather permitting; and every tuesday at the Anglers Rest communityowned pub, Bamford. Available for hire for private parties and charity fundraisers. Check our facebook page for updates. 07825 70 30 63/ 07737 420 327 www.sunshinepizzaoven.co.uk Facebook: /sunshinepizzaoven Twitter: @sunshinepizzaov
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DISCUSSING CONTENTIOUS PENALTY/ FREE-KICK APPEALS.
“I’ve seen them given.” *If a football-person attempts to lure you into further analysis of the decision, deflect by reiterating: “Listen, mate, all I’m saying is I’ve seen them given.”
YOUR TEAM ARE LOSING AT HALF-TIME.
“Don’t worry lads, it’s a game of two-halves!” *Accompany by heartily slapping your football friends on the back to demonstrate comradeship and belief.
IT’S LATE IN THE GAME AND YOUR TEAM ARE DEFENDING A LEAD.
“Oh, it’s squeaky bum time now, guys!” *If you can squeeze in some sort of reference to Fergie Time here, you’re golden.
WHENEVER THE OPPOSITION ACCIDENTALLY HANDLES THE BALL. “HANDBALL!” *Stand up and slap your hand aggressively, just to make the point to the referee onscreen, who’s thousands of miles away.
WATCHING A TIGHT GAME WITH FEW CHANCES. “I’ll tell you what, it’s got nil-nil written all over this.” Also interchangeable with: “This game needs a goal.”
A PLAYER ON YOUR TEAM MISSES A CHANCE. “He should be BURYING that.” *Shake head in hugely disappointed fashion to reiterate displeasure.
WHENEVER YOUR TEAM ACCIDENTALLY HANDLES THE BALL. “That’s ball to hand, ref!”
A PAIR OF PLAYERS START FIGHTING.
“Eh up! We’ve got some handbags here!” *For added football person points, tell the player on your team to knock out his opponent. If you can incorporate this into some form of chant, you’re guaranteed to raise a chuckle.
A PLAYER ON YOUR TEAM SCORES.
“He absolutely BURIED that!” *Fist pump and down your pint to reiterate pleasure.
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If you’re not too interested in the footy but enjoy a decent gargle all the same, we’ve got you covered. Take a look across the 24 nations competing in this year’s tournament and you’ll find a wide-ranging selection of native beers, many of which are available to pick up here in Sheff. We spoke to some of our favourite craft beer outlets who gave us their top picks. EXPOSED PICK:
ICELAND
EINSTOK PALE ALE A post-work fave of ours, this witbier is brewed in old Belgian tradition and provides a distinct, refreshing taste with hints of orange peel and coriander. www.einstokbeer.com
SWEDEN
MAZARIN - OMNIPOLLO Described by its brewer as a “thinker’s beer”, this highlyrated APA is deeply aromatic with strong citrus flavours cutting through a delightfully crisp finish. www.turners-craft-beer. co.uk
WALES
CWTCH - TINY REBEL BREWERY Voted Champion Beer of Britain, the taste balances out a complex mix of malts and hops, with caramel flavours coming through. www.turners-craft-beer. co.uk
BELGIUM
ENGLAND
DELIRIUM - TREMENS A multi-award-winning beer that represents Belgium’s rich brewing tradition. Delirium Tremens comes in at 8.5% and has a spicy, dry finish. A real winner. www.facebook.com/BeerCentralLtd
ACORN BREWERY BARNSLEY BITTER There’s nothing more English than Barnsley Bitter. This Yorkshire favourite is a nutty, chestnut coloured bitter brewed with the finest English ingredients. www.facebook.com/ BeerCentralLtd
GERMANY
AUGUSTINER BRAU - HELLES Brewed in Munich, Augustiner have been at it since 1328! The Helles is a pale lager, and a nice strength at 5.2%, with a delightfully crisp finish. Perfect for summer! www.facebook.com/ BeerCentralLtd
HUNGARY
MONYO BREWING CO FLYING RABBIT An American-hopped IPA from Hungary showcasing hints of mango and tropical fruits. On the money with its resinous, bitter and piney kicks. www.hophideout.co.uk
ITALY
LOVERBEER - MADAMIN Using only the best quality local ingredients is this Italian brewery’s focus. They specialise in sour and aged beers. This amber, oak-aged beer exudes a vinous flavour and wears its Belgian inspiration on its sleeve. www.hophideout.co.uk
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A selection of local goodies to treat the old man with this year.
SUMMER TIME!
A SAFE ALPHABET
GRAB A GROWLER!
SOMETHING TO RELISH
THE STYLE CITY
SAUCY BUGGER!
Voted this year’s ‘Best New Restaurant’ at the Exposed Awards, The Summer House will be serving up a treat with their all-day Sunday brunch menu and additional Father’s Day favourites. www.thesummerhousesheffield.com
Charting the history of Yorkshire’s finest condiment and containing recipes from a number of chefs, celebs and local enthusiasts, The Henderson’s Relish Cook Book is the perfect read for a bloke who likes a drop of the black stuff. www.mezepublishing.co.uk
This A3 print, illustrated by Alys Mordecai at Eleven Design, will put a smile on the face of any dad proud of his roots. www.moonko.co.uk
Bailey of Sheffield offer a bespoke collection of adaptable male jewellery, made in Sheffield with only the finest stainless steel. www.baileyofsheffield.com
Using the same techniques employed by microbreweries to keep beer fresh for up to four weeks, keep him stocked up with a 1 or 2 litre growler. Turner’s has four kegs and an ever-changing line-up of beers to choose from. www.turners-craft-beer.co.uk
Bring pop’s burger dreams to life with a selection of mouth-watering, vegan-friendly sauces courtesy of a collab between Drop Dead and Twisted Burger. Take your pick from Techno Burger sauce, spicy Jalapeño Salsa or tequila-infused BBQ Sauce. www.dropdead.co
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Try this re-worked pinafore dress with a patterned skirt for a cutesier take on the denim classic. £35 www.wearecow.com
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Mom jeans are bang on trend this year; team this charcoal pair with a crop top for an off-beat summery look. £22 www.vulgarsheffield.co.uk
Keep it cool in this oversized denim shirt, perfect with flat sandals for a chic daytime look. £38 www.asos.com
SKIRTING AROUND
EARN YOUR STRIPES
Denim skirts are a versatile way of sporting the trend. This one has a pin buckle belt and button down front meaning all the accessorising has been done for you! £19.99 www.newlook.com
Culottes are making a comeback. This time round they’ve been taken to the next level with a slick striped detail and a boyish boxy shape. £38 www.topshop.com
After joining the Good Vibrations team back in April of this year, it didn’t take blackwork specialist Ugnius Bružinskas long to make a lasting impression on the Ecclesall Road Studio’s portfolio. We found out a bit more about what makes the young artist tick. Tell us a bit about what first attracted you to tattooing… In high school I was always drawing everywhere: on my notes, books, my own hands, tables, walls and so on. Back then I just wanted to be noticed. I wanted to be unique, I was just like any other teenager at that age. About three years ago I was with a girl who was a body piercer. I always liked body art and tattoos, so I was thinking it would be cool to do something similar to piercings as well. She bought me my first tattoo machine and then it all started. You spent 3 years working in Lithuania. How does the tattooing culture differ to the UK? Way different. About 25 years ago, Lithuania was still part of Russia and tattoos were not appreciated by society. It’s hard to say exactly how everything was with tattoos back then because I’m from a younger generation which was born in independent Lithuania. But you can easily see the difference of attitude in how the older generation view tattooing. It’s still very hard to get a good job if you have tattoos or piercings in visible places. What other countries have you worked in and how were they different? I’ve worked in Belgium as well. I used to have this problem there where clients brought a photo reference of a tattoo which had been done and wanted exactly the same design. Here in England people are more open-minded and want unique custom tattoos that nobody has. I always enjoy combining clients’ ideas with mine for unique work. Why are you particularly interested in blackwork tattoos? When I started tattooing, I was doing tattoos in colour, but quickly noticed that I have a bit of colour-blindness. I see some colours differently to other people, so I decided to switch to black and grey. It’s only one colour but there are so many different techniques you can use, and I love it. What other inspirations do you take for you work? Usually music and books help me a lot when I want to create something. Sometimes even small things like clocks or flowers in your room or working area can be very inspiring. 641 ECCLESALL RD, S11 8PT
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Some of the best men’s fashion on offer from independents in the Steel City.
Cow 156-160 West Street, S1 4ES www.wearecow.com Black Sabbath tee £19 // Hawaiian shirts £16 // Grey tee £10 // Levis shorts £19 // Vans shoes £20
Mooch, 76 Division Street, S1 4GF facebook/moochvintage Ralph Lauren shirt £20 // Cravat £5 // Half-sole, restored Dr Martens £65 Trousers £25
Sa-kis, 32-34 Division Street S1 4GF www.sa-kis.com Ssense blazer £95 // Fred Perry shirt £65 // Edwin jeans £110 // Vivienne Westwood money clip wallet £85 // Vivienne Westwood iPad case £90
Vulgar, 127 Devonshire, St S3 7SB www.vulgarsheffield.co.uk Camo Jacket £32 // Tartan Ralph Lauren shirt £22 // Levi’s 501s £15 // Dr Marten walking boots £38 // Bag £20 For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 53
Here in the Steel City, we’re lucky to be blessed with so many unique clothing brands, so take a step away from the high-street and explore what our independent stores have to offer.
THE BOMBER JACKET
This season, the only jacket to own is a bomber. Effortlessly cool and easy to wear, this black bomber from Drop Dead will see you all through summer and into September. Wear with your favourite jeans and trainers for a laidback vibe, or throw it on over a dress for a stand out evening look. www.dropdead.co
THE SHEER TOP
If the ‘underwear as outwear trend’ is a little too much for you, try a sheer top instead. Just the right amount of revealing, this black tee from Syd and Mallory is your new go-to night out top. Wear it with a leather mini, ankle boots and plenty of eyeliner. www.sydandmallory.com
A Lush Evening
Last month we were invited down to Lush on Fargate for an event celebrating the launch of their new charity pot, which uses products sourced from their Sustainable Lush Fund (SLush). This fund not only champions the buying of fairly traded ingredients, but sets up partnerships within the communities that produce them. The new pot of hand and body lotion is the only one that uses seven SLush fund ingredients together, with every penny going straight to carefully selected, grassroots causes working for the benefit of people, animals and the environment. We also had the chance to make our own bath bombs and tested out some of their animal cruelty-free make up and perfume in an eye-opening evening that certainly made us think twice about what goes into products we use every day. See uk.lush.com or pop in at 28 Fargate, Sheffield S1 2HE.
Bracelet yourselves!
THE DENIM SKIRT
The denim skirt is always a summer style staple because it’s just so versatile. For an easy daytime outfit, pair this button up version from Cow with a crop top and lace up gladiator sandals. For a night in the beer garden, wear it with lace or sequins. www.wearecow.com
THE CO-ORDINATE
The co-rd is the ultimate piece for lazy but stylish dressing. A little bit cooler than your average dress, the co-ord is basically three possible outfits in one. Be sure to pack yours when you’re travelling this summer, luggage limits should not mean you have to compromise on style! www.vulgarsheffield.co.uk
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After only eleven days of their Kickstarter campaign, independent jewellers Bailey of Sheffield managed to achieve their required target of £15,000. However, having developed a number of faithful and dedicated backers from around the world, the funding exceeded the target massively, managing to reach £24,524 in just over a month of the campaign. The funding will help buy essential equipment for the company’s current workshop in Portland Works, and will help the brand further develop its signature CABLE bracelet, a stainless-steel, customisable bracelet with interchangeable beads. Founded by Scott Bailey, the company strives to create an enduring yet enticing piece of jewellery. With the sufficient backing received, he can finally begin his work to finalise his creations. “We couldn’t be more grateful to those who have supported us,” Scott told Exposed. “The project can now truly come alive with us actually being able to start hand-making bracelets in the workshop.” www.baileyofsheffield.com
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Crafty makeover for The Wig & Pen Since opening Craft & Dough in Kelham Island back in January 2015, the Milestone Group have shown that they’ve found a winning formula. On the surface it’s simplicity at its finest – who doesn’t enjoy first-rate pizza and a good beer? But when you take a look at the menus, it’s clear a lot more thought has gone into the process. From goat’s cheese and beetroot to ox cheek and balsamic braised onions, pizzas with Frazzles crisps on or tandoori chicken – there’s much more to it than your average cheese and tomato number. Throw their extensive four-page beer menu into the mix and you can see why in the space of just a year and a half they’ve extended the business into a further two venues on Ecclesall Road and Campo Lane. The latter is the latest addition to the family and is the former premises of the company’s Wig & Pen. Expect the same great pizzas and drink offerings alongside a brunch menu offering crafty full English breakfasts, eggs benedict and American stacked pancakes. Head to craftanddough.co.uk for the full menu.
Moving on up
A firm favourite on Chesterfield Road in Heeley, The Bhaji Shop Thali Café recently moved to Ball Street in Kelham Island as the need for more space at the popular Indian eatery became all too apparent. When we paid a visit on their opening night it was clear that, despite the fact that it was almost triple in size, the old charm had moved with them too. Burning incense, twinkling fairy lights and a beautifully fragrant spiced scent drifting from the kitchen greeted us through the door and we made our way to the brightly decorated fabric booths to sip a complimentary glass of fizz and sample their ever-delicious bhajis and samosas. The main difference here is the fact they now have a bar; a small but considered beer menu and selection of wine is on offer and they’re even in the process of developing a few cocktails – boozed-up mango lassi, anyone? And if that doesn’t encourage you to make the small trip across town, they’ve also got a lovely riverside terrace for you to enjoy some alfresco Thali dining.
A Righteous Brew
Sheffield micro-brewery North Union has joined forces with Whirlow Hall Farm Trust to create a summer-friendly golden ale. The beer, named after the farm’s Lane End field, was developed at North Union’s brewery on Sussex Street by founder Iain Kenny, previously head brewer at Kelham Island Brewery, and at a not too heady 4.5% will be the perfect accompaniment for a sunny afternoon session. Whirlow Hall is a working farm and charitable trust on the edge of Sheffield; it helps thousands of kids each year – either giving them an experience of the countryside and farming, or helping them get their lives back on track by providing an alternative place to learn. You’ll also find them at farmers’ markets and events across the city serving up their own sausages and hog roasts, so when new boss and craft beer fan, Ben Davies, joined the trust, he of course wanted a brew to sit alongside those legendary bangers. North Union Whirlow Lane End is on sale at the farm shop at Whirlow Hall Farm Trust. Why not show Dad the love and buy him a few for Father’s Day? You’re welcome. Head to www.whirlowhallfarm. org for more about the trust and to northunionbrewing.co.uk for more from the brewery.
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Winning Streak
One of the new kids on the block Trippets Lounge Bar are already considered as one of the most prominent restaurant bars in the Steel City, emerging victorious as the winners of the LUX 2016 Hospitality Awards. Having opened only last year, winning not one, but two awards is no small feat, and the team at Trippets couldn’t be happier as the proud owners of the ‘Best new bar and restaurant in Sheffield’ and the ‘LUX Customer Service’ awards. An independent family-run business, they offer not only an extensive food and drink menu, but an impressive selection of over thirty varieties of gin; however, the bar also stocks a good selection of wines, champagnes and beers, with a restaurant area which offers a range of dishes made from the finest locally-sourced ingredients. The bar carries a consistently relaxed atmosphere, piping in smooth recorded jazz or hosting live performances at the weekend. Head to www.trippetsloungebar.co.uk for more.
How to clean your growler… Step 1: Rinse with warm water and leave to drip-dry. Step 2: Gently rub the exterior and interior of your growler until fully satisfied with results. Step 3: Once all remaining residue is cleaned away, give your growler some time to air out and, hey presto, it should be nice and clean. Step 4: Now you’re all set for a refill, head to Turner’s Craft Beer Bottle Shop (298 Abbeydale Road) or Hop Hideout (448 Abbeydale Road). Remember: Look after your growler and it will look after you.
Graze Inn
315-319 Ecclesall Rd, Sheffield S11 8NX Tel: 0114 267 6666 www.grazeinn.co.uk THE PLACE
Graze Inn has been a foodie favourite on Eccy Road for some years now, and with its newly renovated bar under new moniker The Cowshed, we decided it’d be the perfect spot for an Exposed Friday afternoon meeting. Of course, it’d be rude not to have a bite to eat first…
THE FOOD
For starters we ordered a couple of portions of arancini; crispy balls of risotto mixed with mozzarella, truffle, mascarpone and Parmesan. The flavours came together beautifully, and were even better for a dunk in the accompanying arrabiata sauce and herby crème fraiche. We also went for the chicken liver pâté which was rich and silky smooth and served with plenty of crunchy toast and a good dollop of chutney. The king prawn pot was our final starter, which packed a decent punch from the sweet chilli and wasabi lime dips – slightly messy to eat, but totally worth it. Onto the mains and after ordering a round of Thornbridge Chiron (hey, it was Friday) we went for the classic fish and chips, rotisserie chicken Greek salad and a couple of flatbreads: the rump steak and the ‘sea flat’. The salad came with crumbly Yorkshire fettle feta, hummus and flatbread, with the chicken tender and generously seasoned with the Graze speciality marinade. The (absolutely
mahoosive) flatbreads were thin and crispy, with the sea flat consisting of smoked anchovies, white crab meat, smoked salmon, lemon prawns and salsa verde. It was subtly smoky, salty and zingy all at once, with lovely fresh rocket finishing it all off. On the other flatbread, the steak was cooked to perfection and served on a bed of spinach leaves with sweet red onion jam and garlic mushrooms.
THE VERDICT
A bustling atmosphere at lunchtime, and even more vibrant at night, Graze Inn/The Cowshed has all bases covered. From their fabulous flatbreads to sizzling grill offerings and signature rotisserie chicken, there’s plenty to get excited about – and that’s before perusing the cocktail menu and craft beer selection. FYI, Happy Hour is Sunday-Friday 6pm8pm.
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Masterclass
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Longhorns BBQ Smokehouse at Head of Steam 103-107 Norfolk Street Sheffield S1 2JE Tel: 0114 275 2526 www.theheadofsteam.co.uk // www.longhornsbbq.co.uk THE PLACE
We like Head of Steam here at Exposed. So much so, that after going to their launch night back in April we have barely left the place since. And it’s not even that close to the office. Much of the appeal comes from the extravagant array of beers and the excellent refurb job they’ve done on what was The Old Monk, which, let’s face it, had been looking rather tired. But outside of that, meat-eaters are sure to be drawn in by the fact they’ve teamed up with Longhorns Smokehouse to provide salivary servings of smoky sustenance. Yum.
THE FOOD
If you like Smoke, Reds and the BBQ Collective, then this is going to be your thing. This is interesting, because I’m probably one of the few non-veggies in Sheffield who’s never really bought into the whole American BBQ vibe. But after tonight, Longhorns may well have changed my mind for good. The menu threw up some tricky decisions: do we go for the badass brisket over the big ass burger? Or how about the Memphis hog butt instead of the Smokehouse patty? Decisions, decisions. Thankfully, they do what is simply known as ‘the board’ which means you get a bit of pretty much everything on the menu – which sorted out our party of three
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beer-guzzling thirty-something fellas just fine. We all agreed that the hog butt (slow smoked pork shoulder) was the best pulled pork we’ve eaten, while the patty (two beef and hog smoked patties served in a brioche bun with Monterey Jack cheese and ranch bacon plus trimmings) was just about my favourite burger ever. It’s probably a tie between that and the Dirty Cow, courtesy of street food specialists Cowboy Burgers. So the meat was good, that’s a given, but what really set Longhorns apart for me was that a bit of thought had gone into balancing flavours, which isn’t always the case in other places that offer the American meat feast. There was an array of gherkins and pickles to offset the rich, sweet flavours of the meats and sauces which meant you wanted to keep tucking in. Clever, well thought-out and most importantly, damn tasty.
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Washed down with a few pints of Cameron’s Sleepy Brewtea and a Citra Bale Ale, this was the perfect way for a group of discerning meat-lovin’ gents to pass a giddy Thursday evening. Folk already bang into their smoked meats will be in raptures, no doubt, but where Longhorns may really make it is by converting some of the unconverted. It worked on me.
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Pago Bellini + The next cocktail from the Pago Premium Fruit Juice master mixologists is the classic Bellini made with Cinzano Bianco, peach Pago and topped up with Prosecco. Smooth, fresh and perfect for the summer months! Head over to exposedmagazine.com or youtube. com/ExposedMagSheff to watch.
For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk Not that we needed a report to tell us this, but a recent survey by Sheffield University has crowned our city ‘real ale capital of the world’, after discovering the city has a whopping 4.7 more brewers per person than Greater London. With around 400 different beers available in the city’s pubs on a typical day, you think we’d be content by now… Yet more beery ventures and breweries are opening on a regular basis, showing just how much of a thirst we have for a good pint. For Alex Barlow of Sentinel Brewery, this isn’t a new phenomenon. An entire career in the industry, from the age of 17 pulling pints in his local pub to jobs at huge companies like Bass, alongside other ventures, has led him to realise his dream of opening his own brewery. It’s been many years in the making, and now Alex has found the perfect spot for his unique project. Taking over a warehouse on Shoreham Street, Sentinel have adopted an open brewery concept – from the bar and restaurant you’re able to see the whole process, and from grain to tap your beer will travel a mere 25 yards. Sentinel came onto the Exposed radar during Sheffield Beer Week after they hosted the closing party to great success – despite only having a makeshift bar at this point and no casks! Since then they’ve transformed the former carpet warehouse into a hoppy paradise, so we met up with Alex to have a chat about what’s in store. Upon our visit it’s a couple of weeks before the official launch and, despite being open during the evening and weekends, it’s still a bit of a building site during the day – though as Alex points out, “Perhaps the only one going with a license!” We’re given the grand tour through the bar and dining area; in keeping with the industrial style of the building, brand colours are the theme along with materials associated with the beer such as the oak wood bar, steel and copper light fixtures and slate surfaces. There are two private rooms at the back for everything from corporate meetings to tasting events and family parties. Planning on being very events-orientated,
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Alex tells us on Tuesdays there will brewers present for talks and Q&A’s, and on Wednesdays they will be introducing “brewvie” nights where they will screen movies while keeping the beer flowing. Thursdays will be food-focused, showcasing the best of their innovative menu. Food is served daily and, naturally, each of their beers feature on the menu frequently. From small plates like their market vegetable bhajis made with Sentinel cK batter to the brewers Scotch egg with pork, Yorkshire black pudding and Sentinel brown sauce – made to the highest quality using malt crusted free-range Whirlow Farm eggs and Moss Valley pork. The large plates are equally impressive: lamb breast (slow-braised in Sentinal Ar ale) rosemary and olive stew with chive and mint mash and buttered chantenay carrots, or the classic PvO battered fish chips and mushy peas are just a couple of the offerings, whilst the stone-baked pizzas and sharing boards offer an Italian edge. On top of all of that, a takeaway shop offering growlers, six beer gift bags and brewery merch, ensuring you can enjoy Sentinel beers from home too. From the carefully chosen glassware, excellent range of guest beers and considered menu, it’s clear Sentinel have gone the extra mile to ensure they offer a top-notch experience: “Whether you’re coming in for a beer, some food or a meeting, we aim to make everything as exceptional as it can be.” See www.sentinelbrewing.co for more. Opening times: Tues-Thurs 11am11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am, Mon-Sunday 11am-6pm.
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The Foundry Announce Special Gigs! Legendary synth-pop pioneer Gary Numan and ex-Joy Division bassist Peter Hook have recently announced gigs at the Sheffield Students’ Union venue. Numan’s influence has been recognised by a diverse array of the world’s greatest artists — from Prince to Lady Gaga, Jack White to Kanye West; Beck to Queens Of The Stone Age, and The Foo Fighters to Nine Inch Nails, many of which have collaborated with him and covered or sampled tracks from his vast back-catalogue. Following on from the success of his Top 20 album, Splinter (Songs From A Broken Mind), Numan returns to the UK to celebrate his classic albums Replicas, The Pleasure Principle and Telekon. Meanwhile Hook will be performing a UK-exclusive, one-off performance of his critically-acclaimed live show ‘A Joy Division Celebration’, alongside an opening set of New Order material. Ensure to book tickets early to avoid disappointment! Gary Numan arrives to The Foundry on Thursday 15 September and Peter Hook and The Light play on Friday 29 July. Tickets for both available at www.foundrysu.com.
Throughout Yorkshire // June 16 – July 3 // Free The Yorkshire festival returns once again to the Steel City with world class music, art, dance and theatre. With music stretching from brass to folk and performances ranging from spoken word poetry to circus style acts, alongside workshops and films. festival.yorkshire.com
Yorkshire Cosplay Con 2016
Sheffield Arena // June 11 – 12 // From £7.70 If you’re a fan of video games, anime, comic books or sci-fi, head down to Sheffield Arena and express your inner nerd. The event has hundreds of stalls with nostalgic memorabilia, action figures, and literature as well as panels and performances from stars of TV, movies, authors and special guests including the likes of voice actress Lauren Landa and Power Rangers actor Jeff Parazzo. www.yorkshirecosplayconvention.co.uk
Peace in the Park
Ponderosa // June 11 // Free Promoting peace and equality by uniting communities through art, music and performance, Peace in the Park returns to Ponderosa this month. With a range of entertainment on offer including comedy and cabaret performances, music tents for acoustic performers as well as a DJ tent. There’s a variety of activities on offer for all the family and of course a main stage showcasing the best of local music talent. www.peaceinthepark.org.uk
British Diving Championships
Ponds Forge // June 7 – 12 // From £4 The Olympics start early in Sheffield as the British diving championships is coming to Ponds Forge. The championships will also be a part of qualifying for the Olympic Games in Brazil later this August. See some of the nation’s finest battle for a place at Rio as well as the crown of British champion. www.britishswimming.org
Contractions
Studio Theatre // June 24 – July 16 // £12 Award-winning writer Mike Bartlett brings his dark comedy Contractions to Sheffield for the first time. Following Emma, a regular office worker, who is wrapped up in an office romance when she finds out that her relationship is forbidden and must reluctantly end it in a play that discusses privacy and intrusion. www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
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“The world’s most handsome festival” returns to Bakewell this year over Father’s Day weekend, celebrating the very best of British. As well as the usual cycling and vintage-themed shenanigans, this year they’ve also gone down the ‘The English Country Garden’ route with over 1500 green plants and botanicals on site and a best in show competition. Live music, vintage sales, shops, a fun fair, outdoor night cinema, car show and bike jumble make up just some of what’s on offer whilst refreshments will be on hand from GRAZE, the roaming food and drink festival. Sip gin and tonic from the FeverTree rooftop terrace bar or try a Handsome Ale in the Thornbridge Tavern before filling your boots with some local, regional and national award-winning street food. New for this year, pop down on the Friday for a shopping preview with discounts and free wine sampling before a big band experience with new feature ‘Swing Dance Night’. Back by popular demand, the vintage fancy dress competition encourages you to dress
to impress to win fabulous prizes. Categories include best dressed Mr, Mrs, family, best moustache and best dog! There’s also a bakeoff style comp as well as a best home-brew. Ride categories include best bike and best dressed rider. Patrick Grant from The Great British Sewing Bee will be judging. THE RIDE The main event! Sunday June 19th sees 4,500 riders take to the Peaks for either a 30, 55 or a whopping 100 mile route where elevation reaches 7,840ft. The ride is completed on pre1987 bikes and in vintage apparel only, making it the most handsome spectator sport going! Welcome the riders back to base in Last Night at the Proms style festivities. TICKETS Book online for £20 for a 3 day online pass or £10 for a day pass. Day entry on the gate is £15. Kids under 12 go free! 3 day parking is £15. This year there’s much more parking, so book online and get your space guaranteed.
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Sara Pascoe is talking to me about hoovers. Well, specifically, Henry the Hoover and his wife, Hetty. Nope, she’s not comparing their cleaning powers or dust-bag capacities. She’s discussing their personalities. ‘Hetty can never leave Henry,’ concludes Pascoe, after she’s talked me through their complicated relationship. ‘He’s the only other hoover with a face, after all.’ There’s a reason Pascoe’s thought long and hard about these vacuum cleaners’ relationship status. Anthropomorphism is one of the many themes in the Essex-born stand-up’s new show, ‘Animal’, which is currently touring the UK. Over the last decade, Pascoe has become one of the most in-demand and hardest working stand-ups in the country. Ten years ago she was a struggling actor. These days she’s a panel show regular and has hugely bumped up her acting CV with roles in ‘The Thick of It’, ‘W1A’ and ‘Twenty Twelve’. And as the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated comic’s popularity has increased, her comedy has become increasingly intelligent, focused and politically engaged. 2016 is a big year for Sara Pascoe. ‘Animal’ is her biggest tour yet, and coincides with the publication of her first book of the same name. So, what can we expect from her two new beastly creations? Is the stand-up show very different from the book? Yes, they’re sort of two halves. The book came first and deals with evolution and humans beings as animals – in particular female humans as animals – but after writing it I realised there were lots of other areas that I hadn’t been able to touch in the book that I have now mined for the show. The show covers a big range of topics, from evolution and Oedipus to Lewisham wildlife and Jason Donovan. How easy is it to mix such a range of subjects? It’s about trying to find light and shade in things. The unspoken theme of the show is how we empathise with other people. So it’s dealing with that, but with really silly stories in between. Do you mind if punters disagree with what you say on stage? I’m really happy for people to disagree about certain things, and they should. Sometimes, when you’re talking about a challenging subject, you want to stimulate debate, and your opinion is neither here nor there. You also talk about veganism in the show – you’ve been vegan since 2009. Was there a catalyst for that? I did [comedian] Josie Long’s project: One Hundred Days To Make Me A Better Person. My two things were a prison letter writing
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scheme and becoming vegan. You describe yourself as a ‘rubbish vegan’. What does that mean? I still have struggles with it. I talk about being a “rubbish vegan” because I think trying to be better is good, and sometimes that makes you feel like a failure. People shouldn’t feel bad if they slip up. Everyone has accidentally eaten chocolate or a whole lump of cheese when they were drunk; those things happen and I think it’s alright to talk about it. But there are a very small number of vegans who would have us killed. They would have us killed and wear our skin. And are you still keeping up the prison letter writing? No. But I’m starting again. One of the guys wrote back with very, very sexual letters, so I’ve spent about eight years working on my reply to him. After stand-up, acting and writing, is there anything else you’d like to try? Professional gymnast! No, but I do think about things. I’ve been thinking about “Strictly Come Dancing” recently. Have you been offered it? No, not “Strictly”. I was offered “Tumble”. Not the same. I watched the last series of “Strictly” and I loved it so much, but I thought: I’m not having my teeth whitened and being fake tanned, and I’m not wearing dresses! You’ve also said that stand-up has made you happy. How so? Firstly, it’s given me all of my friends. People say, “It’s so important to have friends outside of your job.” I don’t. I only have comedian friends – I love their work and I love that they understand my life. But also stand-up is a form of self-improvement, if you choose to use it that way. You use it to work yourself out and to forgive yourself. Sara Pascoe will bring ‘Animal’ to The Leadmill on June 8th. Head to leadmill.co.uk for tickets and more info.
Carl Hutchinson: The Fixer
The Lescar // June 16 // £8 Carl Hutchinson brings his 21st century life problems to the Lescar. In “The Fixer” Carl discusses modern life’s little nuances while attempting to put the world to rights. Having just supported popular comedian Chris Ramsey, Carl is one of the bright stars of the UK comedy circuit right now. www.lastlaughcomedy.co.uk
Last Laugh Comedy Club
Sheffield City Hall // June 24-25 // £16 The Last Laugh Comedy Club doesn’t just provide a night of laughter from the best-up-and-coming comedians on the circuit; you get a proper night out an’all. Food can be pre-ordered for less than a fiver and the bar is open ‘til late. The comedic talent available this month includes the likes of Steve Williams, Barry Dodds and Ro Campbell joining compere Toby Foster for a night of hilarity. www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
The Leadmill Comedy Club
Leadmill // June 1 // £6 Time Out Comedy Award winner Jeff Innocent and Sally Anne Hayward, one of the best female comedians on the circuit, will be dropping in to the Leadmill for their monthly comedy night. Foodwise, you can tuck in to some fine Mexican food provided by Sheffield’s own Street Food Chef. Pierre Hollins and George Rigden shore up the bill. www.leadmill.co.uk
Spotlight Comedy Club
The Winding Wheel // June 10 // £11 Spotlight Comedy presents Tom Little and Brennan Reece at the Chesterfield venue. Both of these young comedians have recently won awards recognising their talent and potential. This double header show is previewing the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with both of these acts set to go down a storm at the festival in August. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Rob Rouse, Bobby Murdock, Dawn Rigby, Jamie Hutchinson, Jo D’Arcy
The New Barrack Tavern // June 5 // £5 The New Barrack Tavern’s regular comedy night returns on the first Sunday of June. As per, Jo D’Arcy has curated a stellar line-up of comedians for some pleasant joviality. Five comedians, £5, what else do you want? www.newbarracktavern.com For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 71
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Tank // June 6 // £20+bf Boasting one of the hottest live sets on the current circuit, UK garage legend DJ EZ headlines this massive night from Creation Presents. Joining him on the impressive roster is bassline don Jamie Duggan, Leeds-based DJ/producer Ryan James and Tank regular Corrupt. www.tanksheffield.co.uk
Mud launch party
The Harley // June 16 // £4 The Harley’s newest club night, Mud, is set to launch this month with new up-andcoming artists as well as underground kingpins providing the best in dubstep, grime, jungle and techno. www.theharley.co.uk
Mapping Creativity (Free Rave) and Art Exhibition
Hope Works // June 3 // Free The massive warehouse space of Hope Works again has another massive night of thumping rave anthems on the cards, and what’s more, it’s completely free! Plus, on the same evening a projector mapping art installation will be showcasing the art and design talent of the city. www.hope-works.co.uk
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The Night Kitchen // June 10 // £20 Scottish party-king Jackmaster needs no introduction, and his headline slot at The Night Kitchen is one of our top picks on the Sheffield nightlife scene this month. Playing a huge selection of everything from ‘90s hardcore, house and techno, it’s one not to miss. www.facebook.com/TheNightKitchen
SoulJam – End of Term Party!
The Harley // June 9 // £5 SoulJam, the UK’s #1 touring soul and funk club night is returning to The Harley this June. Since its conception in 2012, SoulJam has gone from strength to strength, touring through the likes of Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, and our very own Sheffield, where it consistently proves itself to be one of the best regular nightclub events in the city. www.theharley.co.uk
Binary Finary
Code // June 18 // £10 Party like it’s 1999… no really, that’s what the night is called. Like It’s 1999 have finally landed legendary trance act Binary Finary for their club night at Code. Head down to Eyre Street for a celebration of a pivotal era in dance music. codesheffield.com
Since sneaking into his first rave in 1993, techno/house mastermind Enzo Siragusa has been constantly evolving his own take on the genre he loves. Now a major staple on the London club scene, Enzo started FUSE in 2008 and has travelled the continent playing at a multitude of major venues from Germany to Ibiza. Tom Green-Fuller caught up with him ahead of his upcoming set at Cocoon in the Park in Leeds. What was it that first drew you to a career in music? Well, in the early 90s I was listening to loads of rave music; you could say I was obsessed! So in 1993, at the age of 15, I decided I was about old enough to sneak into my first rave at The Sanctuary in Milton Keynes. I was blown away. From then on, I was hooked. How do you think launching FUSE in 2008 has affected your career? I think FUSE kind of acted as a massive stepping stone. It really gave me a platform to further develop my sound. What can we expect from your upcoming
set at Cocoon in the Park? Well I’m on quite early, so I think I’ll be stripping my sound back a bit. All I’ll be doing is getting the crowd turned up and warmed up for the rest of the day, so it’s really important I put on a good show. You’ve played some pretty big venues in places like Germany and Ibiza. How do European venues compare to the UK scene? Don’t get me wrong, it’s lovely to play in so many great European venues, and I feel really privileged to have the opportunity to do so, but there’s nothing quite like playing in the UK. I think people here just like to party so differently from other countries and I have exactly the same attitude. And is there a particular venue or city in the UK which stands out for you? I always love playing in London, because obviously that’s where I grew up. Leeds is sort of like the second UK party city, so I’m really excited to be playing Cocoon near there, but I always get a great vibe from wherever I’m playing up north.
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What first got you into music? My mum playing piano at home. That was the first time I can remember. I was around five or six years old and I’d just climb up on her lap and play some of the keys. When I was old enough she taught me how to play a piece. That was kind of the start of everything. You’re obviously from a very musical background [his parents played in 80s new-wave outfit The Regents]. What sort of early impact did that have on your relationship with music? It’s funny because I never really listened to any of my dad’s music when I was younger, but as I got older I started listening to his work more when I realised what his style was. It’s very different from the music I make because he made a lot of acid house and early house stuff. That said, he always has been and he’ll still always be an inspiration to me. You’ve signed with Wichita which, other than yourself, has a number of up-and-coming artists on it: Girlpool, Fidlar, Mothers, to name a few. Is there any scope for a collab with some of your label mates? I’d love to. There was talk about doing something with Girlpool, although I don’t know if that’s happening or not but I’d totally be down for collaborating with any of them. I think they’re all really great musicians; it’s just finding the right project and making it happen. And you joined up with Marika Hackman on the new album for ‘Only Friend’. How did that come about? Her voice and her character is completely unique – it’s magical and special. And I felt that song needed her kind of presence. The song is about my dad and I’ve never written much about him, so it’s quite special in that way. Her voice was just a match made in heaven for it. You stuck true to your DIY roots and produced Cut and Paste yourself. Was it crucial that you had full responsibility for the debut album? Yeah, for the first record I needed it to be true to the time in which I was making the music and my headspace in those years. I was doing everything myself, a kind of solo project and I wanted to stay true to that. It was mixed and mastered in a studio and some of the bass and drums were recorded there too. Apart from that it was all self-produced.
With his debut album Cut & Paste proving to be a hot favourite in the Exposed office, we caught up with north London’s bedroom-pop maestro Oscar Scheller. Words: Joshua Timmiss Is there anything on the album you’re particularly proud of? Yeah, I’m definitely proud of the eclectic mix of sounds and making it work on one record. It was a big fear that it would be a concessive listen because it jumps around in style a little bit and I’m proud I’ve made that work. The track ‘Breaking My Phone’ – is it about a frustrating relationship or did you just get really mad at Candy Crush? Oh God, Candy Crush! No, when I was writing that song it was originally called ‘Breaking My Bones’. When I was playing the demo of the song my mum came in the room and was like “Oh, Ozzy that’s really good.” She thought I was singing “breaking my phone” and thought it was a great lyric. She said I should change it, so I did. So it’s basically down to my mum. Is your mum always keeping you in check? Mum’s always keeping me in check. Oh yeah. So badly. It’s been a big year. As well as your music getting recognition, you’ve become something of a style icon too, recently being announced as one of Topman’s best-dressed musicians of 2016. How have you found the shift into the limelight? I’m actually really comfortable with it. I didn’t know if I would be but I’ve got a lot of people that would slap me in the face if I got too big for my boots. So I think the limelight is good because it means the music will be heard more and more and it can progress in the way that I want it to. I would only really feel pressure if I didn’t believe I could do what I do. It’s all fine at the moment because I know I can do it. You’re touring the album across Europe and the UK this September. Sum up an Oscar gig in a few words… Just a good time. Like a fun, bouncy, uplifting, heartwarming, good old time.
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I think maybe Tokyo because I’ve never been to Japan. I think that’d be pretty mental. It’d just be such a unique experience, probably not like Glasgow where everyone is pissed and screaming. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS SO FAR
I think maybe going to New York for the first time. There was one time when we played on the rooftop of a place in Brooklyn and I could see the whole of Manhattan with the skyline behind me. I looked around as I played and the whole of New York was behind me. That was definitely a highlight for me. HOW THE FUTURE LOOKS
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“Sorry the press photo is an illustration… that’s just how we roll.” Well, that’s quite alright, Cowtown. In fact, we were quite intrigued to find out a bit more about how the Leeds post-punk trio rolled, so much so that we grabbed band members Jonathan Nash and Hilary Knott for a chinwag ahead of their Sheff gig this month. Words: Joe Food So, Cowtown, how are you doing today? JN: Good thanks, just listening back to the first mixes of our new album, PARANORMAL ROMANCE, and thinking my voice is loud and ridiculous. Tell the people of Sheffield, in no uncertain terms, why they should come along to your gig at The Audacious Art Experiment this month. JN: If they’ve been to any of our other TAAE gigs, they know. If not, they need to get with the program. How did you come to get involved with T.A.A.E.? JN: I think we just insisted and they complied ‘cause we’re chill like that. I love TAAE. I’m making a big, juicy Cowtown sandwich right now. Pray tell, what ingredients should I be
adding to this bad boy? JN: This is definitely a HILARY question. HILS, what you saying? HK: Guitar, bass, drums, ketchup. You lot make a delightfully endearing racket. How do you get psyched up to make music? JN: COLA, LIFEPIPE, UNINTELLIGABLE BANTER. If there was one person you could invite to one of your gigs – one person who needs a bit of Cowtown in their life – who would it be? JN: Like a celeb or famous? I dunno… there are plenty of people I’d like to see at our gigs but I’m not sure who is in desperate need of a ‘town hit. Hilary? HK: This is a hard question. Maybe no one whose band we like too much because we’d get super nervous and play funny. I would like to say cats, but they would really hate it. People seem to like listening to our records while
p er fo rm i ng tasks so maybe hard-working spuds need us for motivation? And you’re returning for another Tramlines Festival performance in July. You guys sticking around for the festivities? If so, who are you heading to see? JN: Doesn’t look like it as we’re playing Festival 23 on the Friday and Bluedot on the Saturday. We’re on Sunday at The Harley. Hoping to catch Moon Duo and avoid Catfish and the Bottlelads. What else do you have going on at the mo’? JN: It’s cray at the minute: new album is very nearly finished – it’s called PARANORMAL ROMANCE. It’s tentatively due 16.8.2016. Got tons of gigs booked and hopefully we’ll be off on a US tour with Deerhoof in August if everything works out with our pesky work visas. Then we’re going to try touring the UK a little in late August/September once the
album is released. Then we need to sort out our split record with The Jelas. HK: I’m making music videos that don’t have us in them and hassling other more talented people to do the same. Also, we’re going to Spain maybes! Finally, the question everyone wants an answer to: who wins the band arm-wrestling competition?’ JN: Tough call. We’re all drummers so we all have super buff arms. Also, we grew up obsessing over Stallone’s arm-wrestling road movie Over the Top, so obvs we train every day. At a guess I’d say HILARY, as she’s been driving us about with no power steering for 10 or so years now. She’s totes hard. HK: You would think this was true. We all thought this was true, but a few weeks ago we tried it out and after I got Nash to stop letting me win and play properly he took me right down super hard and my arm was totally wrecked for about a week after. He’s small but tough. Like Mighty Mouse. We didn’t try wrestling Dave because he’s surprisingly fragile and we need him unbroken for being drum warrior. Fair.
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the temper trap thick as thieves
catfish and the bottlemen the ride
This album has a presumptive air about it that successful bands often have by their third album. They’ve got an audience on board, who know what to expect, and The Temper Trap know how to deliver it. And deliver they do. There are a dozen or so tracks here to satisfy what is clearly a demand for oldschool rock music, with some epic, rock-tastic tunes. Their previous two albums have sold over a million between them, and the arbiter of all that is popular, Spotify, has registered a staggering 200 million streams of their songs. With all that success achieved, they’re now not afraid to add something a little new to the mix, which may well broaden their already wide appeal. They’ve collaborated with some pretty heavy-weight songwriters on Thick As Thieves. The stand-out track ‘Fall Together’ for example has the added Justin Parker magic touch that he’s previously bestowed upon the likes of Lana Del Rey, Bat For Lashes and even Rihanna. That said, the album can stray into being formulaic at times, but that’s all part of the game we love them for: there’s an anthemic track here, a fast paced rocker there, and it all ends with the obligatory sing-a-long slow burner at the end of the album. Long may they strike that classic rock-guitarist pose. In the words of Dewey Finn, “Raise your goblet; for those about to rock, We Salute You.” MP 8/10
PUMPIN’ ON MI STEREO Cherry ghost thirst for romance
Reading back over the reviews of this masterpiece from 2007, it boils the blood that reputable publications dared to give this album less than five stars out of five. Simon Aldred’s Cherry Ghost never really hit the heights that they deserved, with unnecessary comparisons to fellow Manchester bands getting in the way. In Thirst For Romance, Simon yearns for love, and in ‘4am’, he’s found it – a dainty acoustic ballad written about a night out with a loved one. The ethereal ‘People Help The People’ and the heartfelt ‘Dead Man’s Suit’ are brilliant folk rock anthems. It’s understandable that, at a time when indie music ruled the roost, that Cherry Ghost slipped through the net of the mainstream audience – but how can people ignore the beautifully melodic album closer ‘Mathematics’? PS
Not since a certain four-piece from High Green started singing about dirty dancefloors in Sheffield has a band stormed to indie-rock prominence quicker than Catfish and the Bottlemen. Following the release of debut album The Balcony in 2014, the group have picked up the BBC Introducing Award, Best British Breakthrough Act and a legion of adoring fans throughout the UK – making follow-up The Ride very much a hotly-anticipated matter amongst roughly two groups of people: A) those wanting more of the fast-paced, sexually frustrated teen-rock ditties (a group populated largely by sexually frustrated teens, funnily enough); and B) those who appreciated the raw, guitarbashing appeal of their debut, but want to see a growth in maturity and a departure from chanty chorus, lad-centric songs about unrequited love. A few listens and it becomes apparent that group A will be coming away the happiest. Starting with the radio-friendly, Kooks-esque single ‘7’, it doesn’t take long for the angst-ridden vocals of Van McCann to head down the well-worn path of birds, booze and ciggies, thrown together with admittedly catchy hooks and formulaic builds to a shouty chorus. ‘Glasgow’, a plucky acoustic track about – you guessed it – getting drunk and pulling a girl, and ‘Heathrow’, another stripped-back number which sees Gallagher-style elongated vowels introduced, provide a nice breather from the onslaught of in-yer-face riffs and hollered lyrics. Despite most tracks being relatively solid and enough to hold the attention, one cannot shake the notion that this is an album which should’ve been released circa 2006 – and the further away we get from that era, the more uninspired the Catfish sound becomes. JF 5.5/10
minor victories minor victories The fact that three of the four members are in other active bands (Editors, Mogwai, Slowdive) hasn’t hindered Minor Victories one bit in the development of their self-titled debut album; on the contrary, they’ve managed to put together a record that would make even the most cynical listener reevaluate the tired old term ‘super group’. ‘Give Up The Ghost’ opens proceedings, setting a cinematic atmosphere that remains throughout, whilst the chosen featured artists only add to the record’s triumph, with collabs from The Twilight Sad’s James Graham, and Mark Kozelek of Sun Kil Moon fame. Standout track ‘Out To Sea’ is four minutes of beautifully crafted noise, and along with fellow highlight ‘Folk Arp’ wouldn’t be at all out of place on any summer playlist. Overall, this debut has managed to perfectly balance dark and punchy riffs, with laidback light and anthemic tracks, creating an album that brings together rock sounds spanning across three decades. JS 9/10 For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 81
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TOP PICKS
Kate Jackson & The Wrong Moves
The Picture House Social // June 5th // £8 Kate Jackson, former lead singer with much-missed local greats The Long Blondes, is back with a new album British Road Movies and new band The Wrong Moves. Her comeback album has seen the Suffolkborn artist performing a wide-ranging sound, from her usual brand of melodic indie-pop songs to synth-driven glam rock and weeping strings alt-country tracks. www.picture-house-social.com
Jackson Caged
O2 Academy // June 25th// £7 Hot off the heels of releasing Entity, their debut album, Jackson Caged are heading to the O2 for their biggest show yet. The band formed in 2006 and are slowly climbing the ranks as a live band playing across the city, most recently at Corp. A combination of metal and rap, Jackson Caged is a throwback to the Rage Against the Machine style of the early noughties with all the energy and hard rock riffs included. www.academymusicgroup.com
Story
Leadmill // June 17th // £5 Hometown band Story take inspiration from bands such as Mallory Knox and this month will be performing where their heroes once played this month. Story released their second EP Hopeless but Hoping in February to great praise with melodic stories woven in between the clean riffs, breakdowns and amazing vocals. Alongside Take the Seven and Our Saving Day, expect a highly energised show. www.leadmill.co.uk
Heartlines
Plug // June 25th // £9 For the first time, indie rock band Heartlines are headlining Plug after a string of incredible shows in 2015. The band will be playing their biggest show with four other bands including Habberdash, So Long Astoria, Baily Street and Crimson Tide to bring a fun, funk filled show with tons of energy and amazing songs to listen to no matter what your style. www.the-plug.com
The Delta Saints
The Greystones // June 27th // £15.40 Crossing the pond with their highly-acclaimed live show, this band from Nashville recorded their latest full length studio album with Eddie Spear who produced albums with Jack White and Sheffield’s own Arctic Monkeys, creating a truly unique sound mixing country, soul and indie rock. www.mygreystones.co.uk
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Y HALL SHEFFIELD CIT ENTS
B RYAN ADAMS SHEFFIELD ARENA
PHOTOGRAPHY: TIM TAYLOR
V UPCOMING E JUNE – JULY
Get up? The crowd didn’t need asking twice. Bryan Adams was here with his Get Up tour, and Sheffield was standing to attention. Belting out new hit after old, the 56-year-old’s enthusiasm was infectious. Huge screens projected black and white imagery, and in case anyone was in danger of forgetting the lyrics to ‘Summer of ‘69’, they appeared in their full glory, tattooed over the body of a naked woman. The lights went down and the arena was illuminated by starlight, courtesy of 10,000 mobile phones. And, with the
opening bars of ‘Heaven’, Adams turned on the goosebumps. Then it was time to rev up the pace. Guitars screamed into a high-speed chase, and the stage transformed into a playground for grown men. Brian couldn’t contain his admiration at lead guitarist Keith Scott, as he just nodded and said, “f***ing great!” With thirteen albums to his name, he had many classics to share – the encore was a stunning ninetrack solo acoustic set. Adams, it appeared, simply couldn’t stop this thing he started, and we were with him every step of the way. Words: Samantha Cockayne
Wednesday 1st June | 7.30pm
Monday 20th June | 2.30pm
BEVERLEY KNIGHT
90 GLORIOUS YEARS
VIP: £93.50 (£85) Tickets: £38.50 (£35), £30.25 (£27.50),
£21.45 (£19.50)
Thursday 2nd June | 7.30pm
TJ HIGGS – THE MEDIUM
PHOTOGRAPHY: KEVIN WELLS
MILB URN O2 ACADEMY
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June | 7.30pm
POPPINS
Tickets: £22 (£20)
Tickets: £13.20 (£12) Concessions: £11 (£10)
Saturday 4th June | 7.00pm
Monday 27th June | 8.00pm
SHEFFIELD PHILHARMONIC CHORUS CELEBRATION CONCERT
Tickets: £23.10 (£21), £20.90 (£19), £17.60 (£16)
Students & U18s: £5.50 (£5) Wednesday 8th June | 12.30pm
LUNCHTIME CHOIR
Tickets: £5.50 (£5), or book 5 sessions for £22 (£20)
Friday 10th June | 6.30pm
SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST OPENING NIGHT: WHERE TO INVADE NEXT + Q&A WITH MICHAEL MOORE
The O2 is like an indie kid reunion tonight; it’s the classic 90:10 male to female ratio, there’s the pre-emptive chants of “Yoorrrkkshiiireee” rippling through the crowd and the floor is already littered with plastic pint pots as Tuborg is thrown back with mighty finesse. Everyone may be a bit bigger, beardier (or baldier in some cases) but there’s a definite sense of regression back to those carefree mid-noughties nights out with ‘the lads’. And the band know that’s exactly what these four nights are about. Beginning with their debut album opener (released a decade ago this year! who else feels old?) they launch into ‘Well Well Well’ and continue with a set list of ultimate crowd pleasers. ‘Send In The Boys’ quickly follows as crowdsurfing ensues and fully grown men pogo about the dancefloor singing along to not only the words, but each guitar riff too – a staple of any good indie song circa 2006-7. The set list covers almost every back catalogue anthem as ‘Showroom’, ‘Lipstick Licking’, ‘Brewster’, ‘Lo and Behold’ and ‘What Will You Do (When The Money Goes)’ are smashed through, with the audience so loud during ‘Cheshire Cat Smile’ that Joe leaves us to it for the last few lines. Naturally, the encore involves a lovely acoustic rendition of ‘Roll Out The Barrel’ before finishing on ‘What You Could’ve Won’, giving everyone that warm fuzzy nostalgic feeling that they came here for. Rachel Heward
Tickets: £13.20 (£12) Concessions: £12.10 (£11)
THE SONS OF PITCHES
Tickets: £26.95 (£24.50), £22 (£20) Friday 1st July | 7.30pm
THE ELO EXPERIENCE: 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Tickets: £24.20 (£22)
Sunday 3rd July | 3.00pm
RISE OF THE HEROES Tickets: £24.75 (£22.50), £21.45 (£19.50), £16.50 (£15)
Seniors: £21.45 (£19.50), £19.25 (£17.50), £14.85 (£13.50)
Under 14s: £12.10 (£11) Wednesday 6th July | 12.30pm
Tickets: £14.30 (£13), £12.10 (£11)
LUNCHTIME CHOIR
Wednesday 15th June | 7.30pm
£22 (£20)
SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST: ADAM BUXTON PRESENTS A BUG SPECIAL: DAVID BOWIE LIVE Tickets: £16.50 (£15), £13.20 (£12) Friday 17th June | 8.00pm
A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING Tickets: £26.95 (£24.50) Concessions: £24.75 (£22.50) Sunday 19th June | 7.30pm
KING OF POP – THE LEGEND CONTINUES… STARRING NAVI Tickets: £21.45 (£19.50) Under 16s: £13.75 (£12.50)
Tickets: £5.50 (£5), or book 5 sessions for Friday 15th July | 7.30pm
RUSSELL WATSON: SONGS FROM THE HEART Tickets: £49.50 (£45), £42.35 (£38.50), £35.75 (£32.50)
Wednesday 20th July | 12.30pm
LUNCHTIME CHOIR
Tickets: £5.50 (£5), or book 5 sessions for £22 (£20)
Every Friday & Saturday Doors 7.00pm Show 8.15pm
LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB Tickets: £16
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It is testament to West Street Live as a venue that an establishment hosting live music every night of the week continues to provide special moments and memorable evenings. Tonight’s AWOOGA show was exactly that; and should Sheffield’s spacerock titans go on to achieve the success that we all expect them to, it’s nights like tonight that will be remembered for years to come. Awe-inspiring and essential: the band emphatically mark their return with a display of raucous, doomy riffs. 2014’s ‘Tide’ is greeted with genuine delirium, while ‘Blue Rose’ superbly exhibits the hallmark contrasts of ferocious rhythms and exhilarating textures often associated with AWOOGA. ‘Where the Others Go’ – their best-known song – serves as a worthy prelude to the stupendous finale that is ‘Bandit’, a juggernaut reminiscent of Refused, with shuddering grooves and schizophrenic tempo changes. While most bands can struggle to inspire a significant crowd response with unknown material, AWOOGA have no such problem in inciting a whirlwind of WSL mosh pits, followed by an endless production line of crowd-surfers. Tonight was as much a celebration of Sheffield’s music scene as it was a reminder of both AWOOGA’s status as one of South Yorkshire’s finest rock acts, and the warmth felt by the city towards this band. Words: Chris Lord
YAK B UNGALOWS AND B EARS
PHOTOGRAPHY: HARLEY YOUNG
AWOOGA WEST STREET LIV E
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Yak have a reputation for messy gigs. They’ve been touted as one of the best live bands in the country, and the turnout at Bungalows and Bears for their free show aptly confirms the buzz which surrounds Oli Burslem and co.’s onstage antics. Hectic, aggressive guitar-bashing accompanies the madness which often leaks off the stage and into the sea of bobbing heads. Breaking into ‘Hungry Heart’, the explosion of instruments scramble around a prominent grungy guitar hook and Burslem’s vocals of distorted belligerence, sounding more like violent moaning and spitting than intelligible lyrics. The build-up of heightened electronic surges and ferocious head-shaking climax as Oli screams: “Again and again and again and again!” whilst swinging his guitar around wildly. Revelling in the new material, it
seems that the band’s intention to leave a mark extends much further than their live reputation. Taking place the night before the release of their debut album Alas Salvation, the gig almost acts as an album launch, seeing them flick through multiple tracks which feature on the chaotic release. ‘No’ ends their time in Sheffield. A slow burner, the singular drum clatters and prominent lyrics build their way to a hell-bent unleashing of instrumental screeching, seeing the band ending the performances as it began: with a reverberating shriek lingering in the air, while the crowd leave in an entirely different state of apt dishevelment. Words and photos by Jacob Flannery
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A QUICKIE WITH…
Solids
For those not in the know, who are Solids? It’s always a bit complicated to explain. I like to leave things pretty open but there’s a lot of American indie, early 90s rock – plus a good pinch of punk rock thrown in there. That’s about it but I like to think of it as its own thing. Your tour is heading to the UK pretty soon. What are you looking forward to when you head across the pond? We never really got time to hang out in London so hopefully we can do a bit more. The last time we were there we hung around Camden and that was awesome, but we’re really excited to come to Sheffield too. The UK is beautiful and you guys have great roadside markets and stuff. In America the truck stops are terrible, and there’s nothing we can really eat, but over here we’re like, “Wow! There are fruits and vegetables here!” Glad you like. How are you keeping occupied on the road? We always have our laptops on the road and work on stuff like graphic designs for the band, which keeps us occupied. We also watch a lot of Seinfeld. Actually our new guitar player wants to buy a 4-track tape recorder so we can work on stuff in the van. Since there are only three of us in there we’re pretty comfy, so we can bring out the guitars and jam a bit if we want. What’s on the horizon for Solids? We’re touring the rest of the summer, but after that we’re going to start writing a new LP and working on song structures, etc. With our new guitarist it kind of feels like starting a new band. It’s exciting and we’re looking forward to writing together. Solids play Picture House Social on 7th June. Head to www.picture-house-social. com for info and tickets.
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Adam Greenwood Guitarist for Low Duo THE FIRST RECORD I EVER BOUGHT I was about 10 when I bought my first record. It was ‘Move It’ by Reel 2 Reel ft. The Mad Stuntman. It’s a very emotive track, especially lyrically: “Woman! Ya nice, sweet, fantastic. Big ship on de ocean like a big Titanic”. I also had ‘Joyride’ by Roxette, Sing the Blues by The Simpsons and Jive Bunny: The Album. I was firmly ahead of the curve in the 90s for music eclecticism. THE FIRST GIG I EVER WENT TO I’m excluding seeing tepid disco thieves Phats & Small with Big Ben at a sixth form nappy night. My first proper gig was seeing The Coral at De Montfort University Student Union. That debut album was a juggernaut of jaunty, rambunctious retro pop. I was definitely in awe of their songwriting. And they had a lot of swagger. I saw them a few weeks ago at The Leadmill and they’re still amazing. THE FIRST SONG I EVER PERFORMED It was a self-penned song called ‘Days Like These’ in one of mine and Leigh’s formative bands. It was exciting to play. It was easy chords and inane lyrics. Some of our friends have no idea what music we play now, or any knowledge of Low Duo whatsoever. But they know this one. ONE SONG I WISH I WROTE ‘Well I Wonder’ by The Smiths. It has a beautiful staccato guitar rhythm acting as a perfect backdrop for Morrissey’s irresistible drawl. I think the most powerful line in the song is “gasping, dying, but somehow still alive, this is the final stand of all I am”. I find it really moving. Can you imagine writing that on a lyric sheet? Their artistic integrity and quality of output is something Low Duo aspires to.
ONE SONG I WISH WAS NEVER MADE This is a tough question. I think the song I hate most of all is ‘Heaven is a Halfpipe’ by OPM. It’s hell for the ears. Absolute drivel. I FIRST FELL IN LOVE WITH MUSIC WHEN There was a time at university when me and my housemate would go to Fopp on Division Street. We’d spend ages trawling through the classic albums. They’d be a fiver. I’d rinse most of my week’s money on Nick Drake, Neil Young and Bob Dylan albums. It was my musical education. A SONG I CAN’T GET OUT OF MY HEAD AT THE MINUTE There’s a few I’m really enjoying at the moment. ‘Lost my Head there’ by Kurt Vile, ‘FloriDada’ by Animal Collective, ‘Pontiac 87’ by Protomartyr – I just saw them at Picture House Social and they were mesmerising – ‘Healthy Moon’ by DIIV is great and was one of their standout songs from their set at The Plug recently. It’s got an ethereal
quality to it. A RECORD WHICH REMINDS ME OF A SPECIFIC TIME AND PLACE ‘The Modern Age’ by The Strokes. That had such a huge impact on me as a musician and as a young lad getting into good music. I remember Leigh bringing home a copy of the NME with a free CD. Me, Leigh and my Dad sat in front of the home stereo and played it about 5 times on repeat. It was just this new sound of carefree, good times rock ‘n’ roll. MUSIC ALLOWS ME TO Enter into a new headspace. If I’m running or at the gym, I can drift into a completely different world and fully immerse myself in songs. Playing music in Low Duo is definitely a vehicle for expression. I know that sounds massively pretentious but it’s true. There’s nothing else in my life that enables me do that. Sometimes at a gig I get in a weird hypnotic state, it’s pretty surreal!
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Words: Jack Spivey June 30th -July 3rd sees the return of Music in the Gardens, a series of concerts run in aid of a range of local charities. Prior to their break-up in 2001, Mancunian Britpop outfit James were known for their string of singalong hits including ‘Sit Down’, ‘Come Home’ and ‘Laid’. Their subsequent reunion in 2007 resulted in five Top 20 albums, including their latest release Girl at the End of the World, which entered the UK album charts at Number 2. Ahead of their upcoming appearance at the Botanical Gardens, I caught up with founding member of James, bass player Jim Glennie. Do you have much previous experience of Sheffield? The city has such a great musical history; so many successful bands have come out of Sheffield. In the early days of the band we played The Leadmill countless times. Orange Juice were a massively influential band for us, and we got the chance to play with them there, at one of the most highly regarded indie venues in the country. And what should fans be expecting to hear on this run of shows? Nothing really gets planned as such. There’s so much material to pick from, and for us that’s part of the fun of playing live. When we steer clear of playing the same songs to death it ensures that we put in 100%, rather than letting ourselves get too comfortable. Again, we know that playing new songs is a risk, but when it works it’s amazing. If it doesn’t work we’re experienced enough now to not get freaked out! It also means we still get the excitement and nerves that come with playing live. We don’t always play what people are expecting to hear. As well as playing new tracks we might throw in an old album track or a B-Side, but it’s something that’s generally wellreceived! Do you have a set process when it comes to writing and recording? A lot of it comes down to improvisation, and that goes for the live shows too. This way we can keep creativity at the heart of the whole process, and achieve the result we want of actually making something. We’ve come to realise that we can’t judge the work we’re doing while it’s in progress; we need to come back to it with fresh ears, otherwise we end up thinking we’re on to something when that’s not the case at all, or getting rid of something that could be heading somewhere! And is this something that you all pitch in with? Or do you focus on just covering your own instruments? As a rule, we tend to stick to what we know. We’ll get the music sorted out, and then kind of leave Tim to it with the lyrics, then we’ll all let him know if there’s
anything in particular that we like or don’t like. As I said, though, a lot of it is improv-based, so it can either be a very quick process or fairly drawn out. Listening to the new album, there’s a lot of keyboard that harks back to the electro 80s days. Is this something that was intentional when you were writing? I guess it was a conscious decision to a certain extent, but we do sometimes find ourselves influenced by technology in ways we didn’t expect. In terms of keys coming to the forefront of the tracks, that definitely was a conscious decision. Mark is an incredible musician, and his input has always been apparent in the tracks, but this time around we decided to give him a bit more room, and let his influence come through a lot more clearly. This is the second time you’ve worked alongside Max Dingel on the production of your album. Do you think he’s had an influence on the sound that you’ve arrived at on the last two albums? I think the character of the songs is almost decided before we get to the studio. Like I said, we end up with demos to work from as a result of the jams. It’s playing with sonics where Max shines through. He takes a mad scientist approach to finding the exact sound that each instrument needs. I’ve never stepped into a studio and come across so much equipment that I’ve never seen before in my life, but it keeps it all interesting! With a career spanning over 30 years, have you seen your crowd grow up with you, or are you surprised by the range of people coming to see you play? The crowd is generally pretty varied, and a lot of this seems to be based on the latest release. We have the die-hard fans who’ve been with us from the start, but it’s nice to see new people coming down to the shows too. I think the 6Music play has had an impact on this; it’s a station for people who like music and being played on there has helped us to reach a whole new audience. You took another Manchester band, The Slow Readers Club, [who will play the Crystal Stage at this year’s Tramlines Festival] along on the tour with you. What was the reasoning behind this choice? I was shown their album and straight away I was a fan, and knew the rest of the band would be on board too. I played it Saul when we were in his car once, and he loved it, so I left it with him and bought myself another copy. We had plenty of help from Manchester bands in the early days with them giving us a leg-up in the scene, and taking The Slow Readers Club out on the road with us seemed like a great way to pay that back.
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James play at The Botanical Gardens for Music in the Gardens on the 30th June. Head to www. musicinthegardens.co.uk for full line-up info and ticket prices.
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Beverley Knight – national treasure, MBE and UK soul queen – has decades of success under her belt. Influenced by gospel music, Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin, her debut album B-Funk catapulted the Wolverhampton-born musician to fame, winning accolades from MOBO’s to Urban Music Awards. Her forthcoming studio album, the eighth in total, is penned for release this June and with a tour date at Sheffield City Hall also beckoning, Erin Doyle got on the blower for a chat. You recently celebrated the 20 year anniversary of the release of B-Funk. How does it feel to officially be a veteran? It’s weird! I’m still here, which is great, but then I’m like: ‘Hold on, twenty years?!’ Twenty years ago Oasis’ Definitely Maybe came out and that feels like absolutely ages ago. I tend to measure time by what music has come out, you see. And what sort of changes have you noticed in the music industry? It’s changed massively. A big example would be that when I first started I recorded onto tape. My first album came out on vinyl, tape, cassette and CD. I showed a cassette to my niece the other day and she was like, “What’s this, Auntie Bev?” We didn’t have the internet then so no one used the World Wide Web. Now it’s all about streaming – you can click a button and download an album, or get everything you want on Spotify. Everything’s changed. You’ve gotta keep learning in this job. What’s the UK soul scene like these days? Any recommendations for us? Shaun Escoffery is wonderful. If you head down to the Lyceum in London you can watch him playing Mufasa in Lion King. He supported me years ago and is now back as a recording artist. He sounds raw, but in a good way. He’s also pretty easy on the eye which helps. What can you tell us about your new album? What’s the vibe? It’s really earthy and soulful, a little grimier
than what I usually do. It’s less clean, less polished and digital. It sounds like something you’d have heard years and years ago. We’ve used reel to reel – yes, it still exists – to give it that warm sound. We hear some of your West End songs are going to be featured in the tour too. Yeah, it’s a little nod to what I’ve been doing outside of recording. The new album has hits from the past, new material and some songs from the West End. My brother-in-law’s from Rotherham so the Sheffield show is going to be a real family affair; we’re bringing everyone down. For tickets and more info about Beverley Knight’s City Hall performance on June 1st head to www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk. Her new album Soulsville is out June 10th. For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 91
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It’s 2:30am and I’m still working on a mix.
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I’m gonna wrestle this beast to the ground if it’s the last thing I do. For some daft reason that’s how much it matters, not just to me, but probably to tens of thousands of other like-minded musicmakers in exactly the same mental catharsis/crisis combo deal. I feel slightly comforted in the knowledge that I’m not the only one sat behind two speakers and a screen, trying with diminishing faculties to make something sound great, or at least less rubbish. It crosses my mind what on earth would drive someone to the borderline where mere obsession meets clinical insanity. It’s certainly not financial reward, at least not in recording industry v2.0, where maximum effort is met with minimum reward. No, there is surely something more deep-rooted than a mere willingness to do one’s best. There must be a far greater disturbance in the arrangement of one’s mental studio furniture to warrant such antisocial behaviour. I should point out here that I’m not actually a fully qualified psychoanalyst/sociologist (or even musicologist come to think of it) and that the sketchy position I view this from is informed largely by either 90s American self-help books or farfetched internet conspiracy theories. But as it’s now 2:45am, and I’m flying off on a mental tangent in the way only someone avoiding an impending deadline can, let’s see where we end up... People have long considered that these music-making maladies may be caused by some deep-seated insecurity from youth –
perhaps a rejection from a potential love interest, or worse, parents. There is something to be said for this theory. Nothing creates an emotional hole quite like childhood trauma and yet one has to wonder that if so many music-makers all share such a common Achilles heel, why on earth haven’t they mentioned it to each other yet? They could form a global support network of massive proportions to share and heal. Therapy purely for musicians by musicians. Wow, I can see the possibilities right now for a global conference where we all come together to tell drummer jokes and heal ourselves. The quality of the cabaret would certainly be top notch and with musicians in charge there’s the distinct possibility that the band would even get paid. Certainly worth looking at getting a good real ale sponsor involved, methinks. But before we book the venue, this muso love-in might create a new problem of much greater seriousness. If this healing actually helped all these emotionally encumbered musicians to come to terms with their pain, they may become *shudder* well-adjusted! And if we follow our – ok, my – crackpot theory to its logical conclusion, there wouldn’t be as much amazing music being made. And that, right there, is one helluva sobering thought. Hmm. I’m going to shut down now with that empathetic epiphany to all my fellow messed up musicians. Remember: we do this so they don’t have to. But do try and get some sleep now and then, eh?
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Less than two months to go, kids, and Tramlines are continuing to get us all giddy with even more quality line-up announcements… Amongst 75 new names added to the already bursting-at-the-seams bill are the likes of The Dandy Warhols, Public Service Broadcasting, Big Narstie, Kate Jackson, Eliza and The Bear, Kiko Bun, Machinedrum & Ragga Twins, and DJ Hype. More local talent has arrived in the form of Blood Sport, The Hot Soles, High Hazels, Hot Diamond Aces and The SSS; while in an announcement more unexpected than his loss in the infamous 1985 black-ball final, legendary snooker-player and all-round badman Steve Davis will be playing an experimental electronic DJ set. Yeah, for real. Additionally, a hand-picked selection of 2016’s most exciting music films will be shown at The Showroom. The screenings, spanning many genres and ranging from music docs, concert footage, and sound tracked feature films, will be shown between the 22nd and the 24th of July, and all screenings will be open to Tramlines wristband and pass holders. Featuring tributes to Prince, Iggy Pop, and Lee “Scratch” Perry, as well as a conceptual film by Suede and Roger Sargent, featuring music from the band’s latest album Night Thoughts, the Tramlines Film Festival offers a plethora of films suitable for any music buff. Get tickets and the latest festival news from tramlinesorg.uk
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TOP PICKS Friday 3rd June The lowdown: Climax 90s Party Sheffield Students’ Union www.climaxonline.co.uk Lights, camera, action! Is it Cannes? Is it Hollywood? No, it’s Sheffield! So roll out the red carpet and prepare yourself for another busy few weeks as we take to the stage and screen this month. First up, the world-leading Sheffield Doc/Fest returns to the city 10-15 June and this year includes six LGBT-themed docs as part of their ‘Queer Screen’ programme ranging from Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, a film about the iconoclast photographer Robert Mapplethorpe; to Kiki, an uplifting documentary showcasing dancers in Brooklyn, and following which we’ll celebrate the freedom of dance further with the colourful and flamboyant Saturday night Strike A Pose party at O2 Academy. If, like me, your moves are a little rusty, why not get some practice in at Climax’s 90s Party on Friday 3 June? Here you will not only get to dance to the forgotten classics of the feel-good decade of
music, but you will also get the chance to win a VIP experience to see All Saints at the O2 in October. Boom. The Out of Office LGBT social networking group are back with their food safari on Saturday 18 June, serving up a three-course dinner with a difference as they tour the Steel City and offer each course in a different restaurant. Be sure to book early as this is likely to sell out fast. Heading to the stage we see the return of the Bowie Contingent at Maida Vale on Friday 17 June. If you have never been lucky enough to see them live, this is not a “tribute” act in the usual sense of the word – no pastiche, no costume changes, just a pure musical journey through the genius of David Bowie from some of Sheffield’s most talented musicians and performers including Jason Richford and Conor Houston. If you are a Bowie fan then this is simply not to be missed. And finally, if you want to be part of the action rather than watching from the audience, whether centre stage or behind the scenes, then now is your chance as Pride Sheffield, the largest LGBT event in South Yorkshire, will be holding their open meeting on Thursday 30 June, where you will be able to find out all of the plans for this year’s event and how to get involved. Then head to OMG where the first of the Pride Idol heats will be held, the winner of which will get to perform live on-stage at the main event. That’s all for this month! Until next time, fizzy wine and air kisses,
Friday 10th – Wednesday 15th June Sheffield Doc/Fest 2016: Queer Screen www.sheffdocfest.com Fri: Strike A Pose Sat: Kiki Vogue: Strike A Pose Party Sun: Strike A Pose, Out Run, Southwest of Salem, Uncle Howard Tue: Kiki, Maplethorpe Friday 17th June The Bowie Contingent Maida Vale www.facebook.com/ TheBowieContingent Saturday 18th June Out of Office Food Safari Various Venues, London Road sheffieldoutofoffice.wordpress. com Thursday 30th June Pride Sheffield Open Meeting Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union www.pridesheffield.org Pride Idol OMG www.omgclubs.com
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Achievements and trophies are a huge staple in contemporary gaming; however these didn’t exist whatsoever back in the day. That’s all changed now thanks to a very unique site known as Retro Achievements, a project which allows you to play all your childhood games whilst earning achievements along the way. How does it work exactly? You basically download modified emulators with a built-in system that recognises when you perform conditions that meet particular achievement requirements. Say you speed run a level in Sonic the Hedgehog or find all the secrets in Super Mario Bros., you’ll get an achievement and points to add to your collection. Supported systems include NES, SNES, Genesis (MegaDrive), GB/ GBA, and PC Engine. Practically every game for these systems is compatible, so you’ll be able
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X-Men: Apocalypse The X-Men franchise, despite having some notable low-points, has always been solid value for money. While perhaps not reaching the dizzying heights of the mainstream Marvel films, the breadth of characters, and their re-imagining as the “First Class” crew, has kept the franchise fresh and interesting. Sadly, however, they appear to have hit something of a creative cul-de-sac. Director Bryan Singer, mastermind of the original X-Men films, seems content to play around with similar ideas and themes without ever really widening the remit. On the surface, the introduction of Apocalypse – an ancient mutant with a God complex – would seem to provide a canvas with which to expand the mutant world in fresh directions. Unfortunately, Apocalypse himself is just a bit crap, spending most of his time recruiting random mutant minions (Magneto, Storm, Angel and Psylocke – all without relatable back stories) and then standing around moodily warning of cataclysmic events, brought about by his frustratingly undefined powers. It’s certainly not a bad film, and there are moments of genuine brilliance. It’s just that there is nothing new. The standout feature of 2014’s ‘Days of Future Past’ was the scene with Quicksilver, an imaginative and humorous portrayal of his lightning fast speed; ‘Apocalypse’ seems content to essentially play the same card again. Considering the length of the film, it really is shocking how little character development there is; Magneto is still conflicted and Xavier still believes the best in him – regardless of how many people he has murdered. ‘Apocalypse’ should have served to expand the X-Men world, but instead it feels more like a dead-end which will take some clever creativity to break out of, especially if the franchise is to continue seeing the success it has so far. 3/5
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Tina Fey plays a wartime journalist acclimatising to her time in Afghanistan, finding fulfilment in the most unlikely of scenarios. It’s a funny, sometimes jarring mix of seriousness and brazen comedy, with as many misses as hits. ‘WTF’ is at its best when focussing on the quirks of the normal people thrown into abnormal circumstances, discovered in the more personable moments, in particular the burgeoning relationship between Fey and Freeman’s characters. Fey’s performance brings a warmth and humanity, conflicting with her dispassionate journalistic eye on the horrors around her. At its worst, the film loses sight of the conflict she is thrown into, instead focussing on the narcissism of its central character, missing the opportunity for more thoughtful and meaningful satire (indeed, at times the film skirts perilously close to a form of Islamophobia). A fine film, but perhaps a missed opportunity to delve deeper into a fascinating culture and conflict. 3/5
Our Kind of Traitor With the recent success of The Night Manager on TV, as well as 2011’s Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, writer John le Carre’s brand of super stylish spy thriller is hot property. Ewan McGregor is a professor of poetry drawn into helping a Russian mobster defect with important information that both the British Secret Service and Russian Mafia are keen to get hold of. It’s a solid spy thriller, but whereas ‘Tinker Tailor’ sizzled with a tense energy – the shadows themselves seemingly part of the plot – Our Kind of Traitor feels sterile, content to hang around ‘intriguing’ rather than rising to become truly thrilling. The cast do a sterling job of bringing it to life, but the pace is just too lethargic and the thrills too sparing to make much of a lasting impact. 2/5 For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 103
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St Nicholas Church Jane Street // June 25 – July 2 // From £14 An idyllic setting and a variety of bands, musicians and orchestras. Sound good? Then the Bradfield Festival of Music is right up your ally. The festival celebrates music by bringing both established talent from all over the world as well as the best up and coming artists and bands, looking to get noticed in front of a local crowd. This year’s festival features performances from Ensemble Berlin, Julian Lloyd Webber, Tine Thing Helseth and Emma Johnson MBE. bradfieldfestivalofmusic.co.uk
Poetry Can F*ck Off
Studio Theatre // June 2 // From £10.50 A production charting the influence of words against those in power, from the Peasants’ Revolt to Occupy Wall Street, referencing over 80 poets in just 55 minutes. Roy Hutchins is joined by Sameena Zehra, Jonny Fluffypunk, Selina Nwulu plus a load of special guests, with live music by Dr Blue. www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk S1 Artspace // June 17 – July 3 // Free A part of Yorkshire Festival, this exhibition from 2015 Turner Prize winner Assemble and artist Simon Terrill is an immersive, climbable landscape of post-war design for play. This touring exhibition has been reimagined for the internationally renowned brutalist construct of Park Hill and features a brand new commission. Expect a thought-provoking critique focusing on the now lost playgrounds of large-scale housing estates. www.s1artspace.org
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of Thrones is in the film too and the director is from Manchester. Half of it had already been shot by the time they showed me the trailer and it looked amazing. I got in contact with the director and managed to get the role they were casting for. So tell us a bit about it. It’s about refugees crossing from Syria to Calais to get to London. It’s a really powerful drama, especially since they shot it in Calais amongst the refugees actually trying to get to England. It gives it that extra edge. It’s a real horrendous thing they all go through. Working on it was a real eye opener for the crew and for me too. @junadekhanactor
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Local lad and former Hollyoaks star Junade Khan recently followed the path of fellow Sheffielder Sean Bean and landed a role in monolithic TV series Game of Thrones. We caught up with the former Blades prospect to talk about GoT and future projects. What is it like working on a show of Game of Thrones’ magnitude? It’s amazing. When I got the audition I thought to myself, ‘I need to get this.’ Plus it’s a show I actually watch, one of my favourites alongside Breaking Bad, so I really went for it. Getting the audition was amazing but getting the job was just unbelievable. We’d imagine that people were constantly bugging you for script developments? All the actors get their own individual scripts so I genuinely don’t know anything! The only things I know about are the scenes I’ve shot and are yet to shoot with my character. Ok, we won’t try then. You’re starring in a new film called The Crossing. How did you get involved with the project? Actually, one of the actors from Game
Not just a passionate re-telling of one of Manchester’s most influential bands, New Dawn Fades: A Play about Joy Division and Manchester is, as writer Brian Gorman, puts it: “About how every place has the potential to create something amazing.” The play chronicles the history of the city and how Joy Division was born from it. In doing this Lee Joseph portrays an accurate (if not slightly camp) Tony Wilson who interacts with both the people surrounding the enigmatic band, as well as historical figures such as Julius Agricola and John Dee in post-industrial 1970s Manchester. With well thought out and hilarious caricatures of big names in the Manc-music scene, and a scarily accurate
portrayal of Ian Curtis’ onstage persona, the play teaches both the history of Manchester, and the rise and fall of Joy Division. Not just a play for fans of the band, it’s enjoyable for everyone and presents thoroughly engaging and interesting themes, for which Joy Division is the vehicle. It also consistently attains laughs from the hilariously accurate caricatures of real-life people, as well as the witty, often overly brusque way they interact with each other. New Dawn Fades is a fantastic play for both fans of the band and people who’ve never even considered that “love will tear us apart”, and the acclaim it has already received is 100% deserved. Words: Tom Green Fuller
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From the start of July, Sheffield will be taken over by a stampede of elephants in the biggest public art exhibition the city has ever seen. Raising money for The Children’s Hospital Charity, each elephant is sponsored by a local business and after twelve weeks on display across various locations will be sold by auction. Each elephant is uniquely decorated by a Sheffield artist or designer and will showcase the huge variety of talent on offer in the Steel City. A ‘little herd’ designed by local school children will also be part of the display. Last month we popped along to see some of the works in progress and had a chat with Exposed cover artist Tom J Newell as he worked on his sculpture, which is sponsored by, and will be displayed at, Crystal Peaks shopping centre. Tom said: “I’ve not been for years; I saw Jurassic Park at the cinema there. It’s strange
to go back now – you take a tram from the station and go over all of these rolling hills. It’s quite far out but there’s this little community of old dears pottering around doing their shopping. It was open before Meadowhall came about and suffered a bit afterwards. Things like this will get people back out into those places.” This isn’t the first time Tom has contributed to charity through art projects. He also raised money for Artfelt (funded by TCHC) by making ‘monster magnets’ on the back of his Sweet Demons exhibition at The Old Sweet Shop. Tom held a workshop with patients from the hospital as they coloured in some of his designs to be made into magnets and sold. “It was fun. I try to do a lot of charity projects as I’m lucky enough to be a full time artist, so I like to give back to good causes. Plus, once you start getting involved in charity work, you get approached by others.”
Of over 300 submissions, Tom’s design is one of 58 that have been chosen. Other artists involved include Geo Law, Jo Peel, Kid Acne, Lisa Maltby and Pete McKee. Walking around Herd HQ is a fairly surreal experience; once you’re through the door of the warehouse, some 20 elephants stare back at you in various states of colourful adornment. Though this is just a small subdivision of the herd, and by no means finished, it’s already clear that there is an extraordinarily diverse range of talent among the Steel City’s creatives. There’s probably no better way to showcase this than through a free city-wide exhibition that has the potential to raise tens of thousands for Sheffield Children’s Hospital. For more information, head to www. herdofsheffield.com and use the hashtag #herdofsheffield on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for updates from the charity and the artists themselves.
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Many areas in Sheffield’s city centre are undergoing redevelopment, but there are still plenty of buildings left derelict. One of the most iconic has to be the old Town Hall. Built 1807-8, the building has stood firm for hundreds of years. It’s a big complex, around 42,000 square feet large, and was extended in 1833 and 1866 to include tunnels linking it to the nearby police offices. It was extended again in 1896-7 to house the Sheffield Crown Courts and High Court, but in the early 1990s they moved elsewhere and it has been unused since around 1997. The complex consists of a basement, multiple floors and the roof which leads up to the ornate clock tower, an iconic part of the building which offers great views of the city centre. The sheer size of the building isn’t fully understood until you’re inside. Vast cascading staircases adorned with pillars lead up to its many floors, most with a court room or two to be explored. Each room echoes a different part of the building’s history, from the courts to old ffices and libraries. It is littered with old documents, books, keys and more – a real Urbex treasure trove. Unlike many of the other places we’ve visited it is not covered in graffiti; however it was one of the most interesting buildings we’ve explored so far: a labyrinth of staircases and rooms and dripping with history and grandeur. It recently went up for sale with a price tag of around £1,500,000-£2,000,000, but was taken down not long after. The Grade-II listed building has many admirers including the ‘The Friends of the Old Town Hall’ who formed in 2014 with the aim of pressuring the current owners, G1 London Property, to state their intentions with the building. However, the iconic building still lays untouched, as it has done for the last 19 years. For more from Tom Plant’s Urb Ex blog, head to forgesheff.wordpress.com.
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There’s a whole bunch of other stuff we simply couldn’t fit in the mag due to the finite nature of physical resources. So hooray for the internet! Go to www.exposedmagazine.co.uk for more articles, interviews, blogs and goodies. OUR TOP PICKS
DUTCH DESTROYERS
Nothing will get you more in the mood for the Euros than watching England’s starstudded 1996 line-up tearing apart the Netherlands at Wembley: “McManaman… Gascoigne… into the area… Sheringham, it’s cut back for him… and it’s set up for SHEAAAARER!” tinyurl.com/hnlj8et
SUPPORT MUSIC
If you’re a stickler for rocking up to gigs late and missing the support, then have a butchers at this video of warm-up acts which have graced The Leadmill stage and hang your head in shame – you terrible, terrible person. tinyurl.com/grmt9sx
ON THE RADAR
The latest Exposed music podcast has a great selection of new tracks from some of the city’s best up-and-coming bands, with in-depth reviews and general nonsensical musings from this month’s special guests, music blogger Mark Perkins and Neil Hargreaves of Aggressive Management. tinyurl.com/kh6rc86
BIGGER AND MORE SERIOUS
JUST FOR THE RECORD
Hannah Vickers charts the rapid rise of vinyl and tours some of Sheff’s finest indie record stores. tinyurl.com/zcr5pdp
Steel City duo Coco and Toddla T are continuing to represent the north on the grime scene with this remix of Big N Serious, featuring verses from AJ Tracey and Nadia Rose. tinyurl.com/jvf4f2d
DARK ‘N’ STORMY
Warp-signed electronic duo Darkstar have knocked up ‘So Well’, a murky, bass-heavy remix of this track from The Invisible and Jessie Ware. Get to know. tinyurl.com/j9vt3kk
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