March 2015
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JUDGE & JURY
FEATURES
The Judge refuses to budge. Returning to his spiritual home of Sheffield, and hitting Plug this month, Judge Jules leads the charge in our super-mega-DJ spesh!
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Going for an easy victory for our latest challenge, we took on world squash champ Nick Matthew at his own game. You can probably guess the rest…
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They have no fixed abode, and are incredibly aggressive. Not really, but they are Savage Nomads – and they’re this month’s In Session stars.
66: YOU MASSIVE HUNT
Shhhh. You hear that? A rustle in the bushes? A call in the wilderness? An order for a pint of lager and a packet of crisps? The Great Exposed Bar Safari is on!
REGULARS 12 UP FRONT 35 FASHION 55 FOOD & DRINK 69 THINGS TO DO 71 COMEDY 73 NIGHTLIFE 82 MUSIC 10O CULTURE 110 BACK OF THE NET
WILD ROVERS Carl Reid (Editor) carl@exposedmagazine.co.uk Rachel Heward (Web Editor) rachel@exposedmagazine.co.uk Joe Food (Music Editor) joe@exposedmagazine.co.uk IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN Marc Barker (Design) marc@exposedmagazine.co.uk Paul Cocker (Design) paul@mezepublishing.co.uk LEPRECHAUNS Kieran Wade, Laura Garner, Emily Beaumont, Joe E. Allen, Adam Benney, Siobhan Brophy, Harley Young Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas. THE BUSINESS STUFF
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SHAFF SET FOR SHOWROOM
The annual Sheffield Adventure Film Festival 2015 will be hitting the Showroom Cinema once again on March 20-22. Adrenaline junkies can get their visual adrenaline fix by viewing over 100 short films and features based around adventure, travel and extreme sports. This year will be the festival’s tenth and will showcase a variety of films from acclaimed producers and directors following thrill seekers on their blood pumping exploits. One of the most highly anticipated feature length films for ShAFF 2015 is Valley Uprising. Directed by Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen and Josh Lowell, the film documents the untold story of the Yosemite Valley rock climbers. Starring legendary climbers Dean Potter, Alex Honnold and Lynn Hill,
Valley Uprising has won the Grand Prize at both Banff and Kendal, so is expected to pick up a handful of awards at this year’s event. Films this year will also be shown in the Pennine Lecture Theatre at Sheffield Hallam University. Additionally, attendees will be treated to talks and lectures from world class adventurers on their personal experiences of their epic climbs, runs and rides. With ‘Road From Karakol’ claiming Best Film last year, it’ll be interesting to see who can climb to similar heights this year. Tickets for this year’s event are available to buy now and a trailer of the upcoming films will be online soon. Fans of the film festival can catch up on part two of the highlights from the 2014 festival at the Showroom on March 2.
For more information, check out www.shaff.co.uk.
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Horoscopes
MORE MOOR DEVELOPMENTS The second phase of the planned regeneration of The Moor in Sheffield is currently under way, with plans for seven restaurants, a nine-screen cinema and five new retail units – including a new Primark. The initiation of this phase follows the completion of the first phase, which is soon to open a brand new Peacocks clothes shop and a Deichmann fashion shoe retailer to join TJ Hughes, Iceland, Poundland and The Entertainer – which opened last November. Light Cinemas have announced that they’ll open a nine-screen cinema in the new development - which will be their fourth cinema in the UK. Head of Operations of Light Cinemas, Phil Dove said: “We’re excited to be playing a part in this vibrant new phase for Sheffield City Centre by bringing our dynamic new cinema brand.” Theatre Delicatessen has also been introduced on a short term let in the space vacated by Woolworths. Ranald Phillips, Director of Ashcroft, Development Manager for The Moor explained: “Theatre Delicatessen is a well-known company that’s bringing a new dimension to the shopping area - animating a temporary empty unit with activities such as a daytime arts, café and evening theatre performances.” Councillor Leigh Bramall, cabinet member for business, skills and development at Sheffield City Council also expressed his excitement at the new developments, saying: “The regeneration of The Moor, from the improved public realm to the opening of new retail units and the Moor Market, are all helping to breathe life into this part of the city centre. I look forward to seeing these businesses open and thrive.”
PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20
This month, you find a letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry tucked away amongst the utility bills. Turns out it should have arrived ten years previously, but the owl tasked for the job confused Kelham Island with the small island of Ko Kham in Thailand and the letter has been finding its way back ever since. Despite being much older than your fellow students, you pack your bags and head down to Platform 9 ¾. During the sorting ceremony, The Sorting Hat is placed on your head and rudely remarks: “Merlin’s beard! You look older than Nicholas Flamel’s left bollock, mate.” You find it difficult to fit in with your considerably younger peers, and are relentlessly teased with the name ‘Old-PervyManky-Muggle-Pants’. The misery leads you to drinking Firewhisky with Filch in his office at lunchtimes. Your wizard education is finally cut short after you’re expelled for turning up to double-potions as pissed as a newt. ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 Listen, there’s a fine line between feeding pigeons and bestiality. Don’t be that guy who crosses it. TAURUS April 20 - May 20 The response: “I know you are, you said you are, but what am I?” turns out to be an ineffective defence to accusations during your first murder trial. GEMINI May 21 - June 20 If you rely on posters featuring crap cliches and pictures of the ocean for motivation, you need to find a better job. CANCER June 21 - July 22 Why, oh why, oh why do we have to talk about the structure of chromosomes?
LEO July 23 - Aug 22 A work promotion beckons after repeatedly managing to drop the phrases “moving the goalposts” and “by end of play” into meetings. VIRGO Aug 23 - Sep 22 “You’re a soulless, greedy, immoral person who possesses absolutely no charisma or ounce of decency… and we’re delighted to offer you a place in our Banking & Finance programme.” LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 Thy art an idle bastard. SCORPIO Oct 23 – Nov 21 The local garage still refuses you entry, citing what happened the last time you took your car in for an MOT . Turns out that lubing
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yourself up, bending over and shouting, “just give it to me now, lads!” wasn’t a bright idea. SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21 Exasperated at your inability to grow a trendy beard, you take to shaving your neighbour’s dog and sticking it around your mush. The game is up when they discover a small Pedigree Chum stuck to your left cheek. CAPRICORN Dec 22 – Jan 19 Starting your best man speech with “I’ve enjoyed some incredible threesomes with this man!” goes down like a lead balloon. AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 You’re about as fun as Morrissey at a barbecue.
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It Just Takes 2
Are you a budding filmmaker or musician, looking for the opportunity to create your own music video? South Yorkshire’s Film Makers Network is looking for filmmakers and musicians to take part in their annual project 2Weeks2MakeIt. Filmmakers and musicians will be paired and challenged to create the best possible music video over just two weeks. Applications are live now, with a closing date of March 6. Successful applicants will be invited to SYFMN’s Industry Day March 13. To be able to compete in 2Weeks2Make It as a filmmaker, all you need to be is a member of the SYFMN, which costs £25 a year (£15 for students) - and includes admission to the Industry Day, the year-long ‘Directions’ training course, continual admission to Shooters in the pub networking events, Showroom Shorts and Cafe Clips screenings, one-to-one advisory sessions with the SYFN and more! For musicians, the fee is £75 to take part. For this, you also get access to all of the above - plus you get a music video made for and with you! Bargain, big style! For more information, or to apply, go to www.syfn.org/eventscompetitions/2weeks2makeit
“It reminds me of when I got off with a drag queen called Naomi Shambles for five shots of jager. Dark, dark times.” “I don’t even get the hype with Fifty Shades of Grey; it’s just an average Friday night to me…” “So, Selma isn’t about Nelson Mandela?” “The only reason it’s an aphrodisiac is because it takes huge balls to cut the penis off a tiger.” “Mate, I feel exactly like a tampon – in the best place at the worst possible time.”
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Adopted Sheffielder and entrepreneur Charlene Woracker recently won the Miss Sheffield Inspiration crown – and will be representing the area in the Miss Inspiration UK final this month. Hi Charlene. Tell us about your background that led you to competing for Miss Sheffield Inspiration? I came to Sheffield when I was about 17 and was 5 months pregnant - to be honest, I had no idea what to do with my life! My pregnancy was unplanned and I was exceptionally fearful for my future. Over the years, and two pregnancies, I did various jobs and courses - even when I was 9 months pregnant - although I found a lack of satisfaction within them. I began to think about what I was passionate about - and baking and confectionery were the first things that hit my mind. That’s where the idea for my business was born. I feel my story could inspire the youth in Sheffield - as I went from literally having nothing to running a successful business. Now, I can’t honestly believe how much I’ve achieved through hard work and belief in myself. Tell us a bit about the competition… Miss Inspiration is a beauty pageant which is based on being a positive inspiration to others. All contestants are from different regions of the country and, if successful with the application, will be awarded the title of their region. The Grand Final takes place in Newport Wales on March 21. All beauty contestants are required to raise money for a local cause, this year it’s ‘Ayla-Maes Three Steps Forward’. Ayla-Mae is suffering with a condition called Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy. This condition means that Ayla will probably not be able to walk and will need constant care for the rest of her life. I’m hoping to do a cake sale to help raise money for the cause. www.missinspiration.co.uk
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Has being a young Mum allowed you to grow as a person? Definitely - although there’s been obstacles that have been quite difficult to overcome. Since becoming a mum, I’m more mature, committed and driven to succeeding in life. My children give me the motivation to go out there and pursue my goals even more than I would have done before - because now I feel I’m not only doing it for me, but for my two boys too. Tell us about the business you’ve recently opened… It’s called Bonbon Luxe and we offer a range of confectionery - from champagne truffles to organic sour snakes! We also cater for vegans. We have a beautiful vintage candy cart that we hire out for events such as weddings, parties and cooperate shindigs. My ultimate goal is to one day have a shop. And how’s your studying going? Aren’t you training to be a chef? Yes, I’m currently studying at Sheffield College - and I love my course! I have a real passion for making patisseries. I’m hoping to become a fully qualified patisserie chef and to incorporate that side of things into my business. Finally, how would it feel to win the Miss Inspiration UK title..? I’d feel exceptionally thrilled and proud – and I know that I’d use my title to its full capacity in order to help around the UK and Sheffield.
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Cycle Of Life
Cycling enthusiasts are set for a treat - with the very first Sheffield Cycle Show gearing up to hit Ponds Forge. The show’s set to launch May 24 Bank Holiday Weekend and is a celebration of cycling in the city of Sheffield and surrounding areas. Since Yorkshire hosted the Grand Depart of the Tour De France last year, Sheffield has been struck with cycling fever, especially with the stunning Peak District just on the doorstep. The event, the first of its kind, will offer all cycling
enthusiasts the opportunity to get the best out of cycling. There’ll also be industry experts on hand to offer coaching and buying advice. The Sheffield Cycle Show will also give visitors the chance to browse the latest bikes and accessories - with up to 70% off big brands. Event organiser, Ryan Jenkinson, says: “As a road cyclist, I’ve seen so many new people come into the sport recently - so what better way to welcome them by throwing a big get together for cyclists old and new!”
For more information, go to www.sheffieldcycleshow.co.uk
Comic On
Return to the future this August - with Sheffield’s Annual Film and Comic Con. The Sheffield Film and Comic Con will be taking over the Motorpoint Arena August 15 and 16, promising to bring you some of your favourite stars from TV, film and comics as well as a whole host of fun activities - including photo shoots,
panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV and film memorabilia to browse. Stars this year include the legendary Robert Englund, most famous for his role as one of the greatest horror movie villains of all time - Freddie Kruger. Also on the bill is Star Wars’ Billy Dee Williams, star of Aliens and Terminator Michael
Biehn, Doctor Who’s Colin Baker plus many more. In addition to its stars, there’ll also be photo opportunities with Back to the Future’s Clock Tower and Game of Thrones’ Iron Throne. Tickets from £8, see www. sheffieldfilmandcomiccon.com for more info.
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Dear SP, After sensing our sex life was beginning to fizzle out, I spoke to a good friend who advised me to start talking dirty to my partner in order to restore a bit of excitement. As a result, I’ve been trying to incorporate some sexy chat into our relationship; like the other day when I was whisking eggs in the kitchen and seductively asked: “Hey babe, how about I whisk you upstairs and start exploring your eggs instead, eh?” – I couldn’t quite decipher her reaction, but she didn’t seem mad keen, put it that way. I need a smooth operator like you to teach me the gift of the gab so I can start bumping uglies again pronto. Teach me, SP, teach me John, Halfway Seriously, Johnny, what the f*ck? If by ‘spicing things up’ you mean making creepy references to baking practices, then you can forget about ever getting that trouser meat of yours tenderised. You see, it requires a certain weight of intellect to perfect dirty discourse; but a male with a semi-on is about as quick-witted as a tranquilised moose. You sound like a moron, bro. And I’d strongly wager that your good friend who advised to start asking your lady about her “eggs” is one of those guys who claim to be drowning in a sea of punani, but in reality slings one up his pillowcase each evening. My advice: cut yo’ jibba jabba, fool - and start making with some real mouth action, you dig? I’m talking candlelight, I’m talking Marvin on the stereo, I’m talking interestingly flavoured lubrication… SP
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SHEFFIELD UPRISING - YOUR MORNING SOUNDTRACK
Whether you struggle to get out of bed, or you’re raring to go every morning, Sheffield Uprising helps you start your day - and your week - with a smile. It’s the friendliest and most informative breakfast show in Sheffield, broadcast every Monday and Wednesday, 7am to 9am on Sheffield Live radio - and soon on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wake up with upbeat presenters including Chris Arnold and Simon Thake and a great mixture of interviews, features, music and breaking news.
@goo_design Sneak preview of the @TheMoorMarket artwork #sheffieldissuper
93.2FM, www.sheffieldlive.org. Freeview Channel 8, Virgin Cable 159, and www.sheffieldlive.org/tv. @BrendanCole Pre sound check Fancy and cup of tea with some of the boys. Rock n Roll in #sheffield @RM_Manning Overheard in Sheffield: “Alright girls, you two look like you could use a cheap gym?” Worst sales pitch ever? 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 carl@ exposedmagazine. co.uk. Pip, pip.
ON VINE The Sheffield Honey Company have posted this short but sweet 7 second video of their honey bees awakening from their winter slumber. Check it out here. https://vine.co/v/OUOZl5tiw1X
COME FLY WITH ME Born in 1799, John Stringfellow (no relation to fellow Sheffielder, Peter) spent his early years in the suburb of Attercliffe, before moving to Chard, Somerset, during his twenties. From an early age, John had a great interest in machines, particularly steam engines, and would later develop a passion for aviation. These passions combined when in 1843 Stringfellow, who was then a lacemaker and skilled mechanic, set up the ‘Aerial Steam Transit Company’ with fellow lacemaker, William Henson. The plan
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was to design and build the world’s first steam engine powered flying machine; and in 1848, he flew a ten foot wing plane released from a wire spring to fly straight and true for over thirty feet. In 1868, at the age of sixty-eight, John showcased his flying invention at The Crystal Palace exhibition in front of a very impressed Prince of Wales and Duke of Sunderland. The initial breakthrough came a full SIXTY YEARS before the Wright brothers made the first powered and sustained heavierthan-air human flight in 1903.
INSTAGRAMMER OF THE MONTH Check out instagrammer @ nadia.humphreys photography in which she captures the best of Sheffield’s street art and urban areas. We particularly like this shot of the old Cannon Brewery, which has been deserted for over a decade.
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JOE FOOD GETS REYT UPSET ABAHT SUMMAT...
It’s Awkward Being Awkward It’s great being a Brit. No, it really is. Fair enough, our weather is naff and our football team’s terrible; but, on the whole, we’re a good bunch of eggs with some splendid (great British word, that) customs and traditions. There you go. I can now drop the Al Murray Pub Landlord guise and indulge in surely the most popular of British pastimes – complaining. You see, one thing I just cannot stand about the British complex is awkwardness. I don’t know where this tendency for social ineptitude originated, but it must be a recent thing, right? I mean, the famous utterance of King Henry II wouldn’t have held the same impact if sprinkled with traditional British linguo-politeness: “Right, I’m not being funny or anything, but will no one rid me of this turbulent priest? No offence.” I have no idea why it’s so engrained in our psyche, but I figure that I must spend at least half of all social conversations biting my lip, and another half apologising for something I have absolutely no regret in saying. And I’m bit of a gobshite, or so I’m told. So, with this in mind, I’ve decided to throw together a few of my most infuriatingly problematic British moments to share with you. I’m really sorry if you don’t like it, dear reader. Feel free to pop around for a cuppa and we’ll talk it through, yeah?
DORKY DANCING Busy shopping centres are difficult enough for even the most mild-mannered of us. You’re hurriedly scurrying between shops attempting to purchase essentials – ensuring minimal small-talk with sales assistants, of course – and your path is blocked by a fellow shopper. You instinctively step to the left; so do they. You chuckle lightly and take a step to the right; they do the same. You make the dreaded eye-contact and concentrate – mess this up and you’ll have to make a rubbish joke about looking like you’re dancing. That would be mortifying. Thankfully, you just about squeeze by on the third occasion. You resolve to increase your step and pretend the sorry episode never happened. “OH, HELLO MATE… ” An old friend from secondary school appears in the bread aisle at Sainsbury’s like a stealthy ninja of uneasiness – determined to prolong forced conversation. You feign interest in the faring of various
old friends you know he/she is still in touch with – but it’s not enough to bring a swift end to proceedings. Minutes later, after recounting the entirety of your life for the last four years, you start to grow tetchy. Before you can help it, you’ve made a poorly delivered joke about getting home before the food runs out of date, and return from your weekly shop with just a loaf of bread to show for it (the wrong type, too). TRAIN PAIN Your eagerness to leave this godforsaken social cesspit of public transport has led you to being first in the queue; therefore placing you in charge of pressing the ‘open’ button. Despite your good education, ability to read basic instructions shown on the button, and not to mention your capacity for using the index finger, this is a stressful job. In fact, do nurses or doctors have to deal with this sort of shit? Panic sets in as the train slows and you manically begin jabbing away before declaring to fellow passengers, “’Tis broken! We’re doomed!”
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WIN TICKETS FOR KELL BROOK VS JO JO DAN AT THE MOTORPOINT ARENA! Steel City boxer and current IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook takes on Romanian Jo Jo Dan at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena on March 28. This’ll be Brook’s first fight since being stabbed on holiday in Tenerife last September - and also his first fight defending the title he won
in California against Shawn Porter in August. A win against Dan could open the door for an extremely lucrative Kell Brook vs Amir Khan fight; however the Canadian-based Romanian number one contender stands in the way of this potential star-studded affair. Tickets are £44 - £165 from www.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk
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MAKE IT BETTER As A Charity Volunteer At The Yorkshire Half Marathon! No running training? No sweat – you can still help change the lives of thousands of children during the Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon this year by volunteering for The Children’s Hospital Charity. The charity, a partner in the event, wants dozens of big-hearted volunteers to come forward and commit to giving a few hours of their time during the April 12 event. Race marshalling, distributing water and bucket collecting are among the tasks that may be required by participants. Tonya Kennedy, events fundraiser at The Children’s Hospital Charity, said: “We have our biggest ever team set to run the Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon for Team Theo. But people can still join Team Theo and support our charity without even taking a single step. The support of volunteers at events like this means we can continue to enter Team Theo into these amazing sporting events - and benefit from thousands and thousands of pounds of sponsorship from our dedicated runners. Anyone that signs up to volunteer for us will be a part of our friendly team on the day, helping the charity as we strive to make it better for the patients who make hundreds of thousands of visits to our world-class hospital every year.” The Children’s Hospital Charity is in the midst of its biggest appeal to date – the Make It Better appeal – which aims to raise £10m regionally by 2016 to transform the world-class Sheffield hospital with world-class facilities. To find out more about volunteering for the Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon, email events@tchc.org.uk. See www.tchc.org.uk for more.
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A doth of the cap to you, dear Sheffield. You voted in your thousands – and we painstakingly counted every last one. Now, the edgy wait is on until March 12 – when the winners will be unveiled at our swanky O2 Academy ceremony and 22 shiny awards will be dished out to the best our fair city has to offer. Tickets have been flying out – with table seats strictly limited. So, if you want IN, you need to pull your finger OUT. Once they’re gone, they’re gone – and you’ll be missing out on one of the most beautiful boozy bashes on the Sheffield calendar. We want you there. You need to be there. Consider yourself told.
The Awards
We’ve gone for an Oktoberfest theme this year – think lederhosen, oompah and clinking steins galore. DJ Danny Beck will be soundtracking your evening - whilst Exposed Awards veteran, Steven Faulkner, once again resumes his role as host. Our infamous after party will follow at Cubana.
Tickets
Table tix are available for £20 - which entitle you to a seat with a view, a Hot Sausage Company banger and some German/Thornbridge beer for your belly. Is good, ja? Alternatively, a cheeky tenner will get you access to the shindig and standing room at the bar. No frills, like.
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The Exposed Awards 2015 – In Summary
Where: Ceremony at O2 Academy, after party at Cubana. When: March 12, 2015, 7.30pm. Price: £20 seated/£10 standing. *£2.50 from every ticket sold goes directly to The Children’s Hospital Charity! Contact: 0114 275 7709/nick@exposedmagazine.co.uk. 20 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk
THE AWARDS CATEGORIES 2015
There’s a whopping 22 categories to get your teeth into this year. Fill yer boots, yer filthy animals…
1.Best Women’s Fashion Retailer 2. Best Hair Stylist 3. Best Beauty Salon 4. Best Cultural Attraction 5. Best Cafe/Deli 6. Made In Sheffield 7. Best New Restaurant 8. Best Local Brewery 9. Best New Bar 10. Best Traditional Pub 11. Best Club Night 12. Best Men’s Fashion Retailer 13. Best Hair Salon 14. Best Gents Barbershop 15. Best Local Event 16. Best Independent Retailer 17. Best Unsigned Band/ Musician 18. Best Restaurant (Out of Town) 19. Best Restaurant (City Centre) 20. Best Bar – Voted for via social media! 21. Best Live Venue 22. Best Club
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EXPOSED
nick matthew You know the drill. Each month, we take on an expert at their own game to see if given a little handicap, we can’t give them a proper learning. Now we’ve tried our hands at most things; pole dancing, go karting, working in a professional kitchen and even latte art. But rarely do they come as challenging as this… Words: Phil Turner Pictures: Paul Cocker
For those of you not in the know, Nick Matthew is damn good at squash. In fact, bearing in mind he’s a former world number one and has won the PSA World Championship no less than three times, and has been British National champion a record six times, chances of us beating him at anything other than wind-breaking were slim. Currently ranked number three in the world, it’s a bit like playing Roger Federer at tennis. And rather handily, born and bred in Sheffield, when he’s not out winning tournaments or cuddling up to his new baby Charlotte, you can find him practising at the Hallamshire Squash club on Ecclesall Road. So for this challenge, Exposed needed reenforcements. So joining me were a couple of my equally inept squash playing pals; Nick W, Ralph and our ace in the hole, Richard, who’s unassuming disposition belied some serious squash skills. But despite all these re-enforcements, we were still going to need to seriously handicap Nick in order to stand even a slither of a chance. “Kneecap him?” I suggested, rather unhelpfully. Or we could come up with a series of challenges that were heavily weighted in our favour? Yes, that makes a bit more sense. So, it was decided thus. For the first challenge, we’d each have a game of singles against Nick (first to five) – he’d only score points on his serve but we’d score regardless of who served. It just needed one of the four of us to get on a lucky streak and we’d have
a point in the bag. For challenge two we’d use the same scoring system but would team up to play doubles against him and for the last challenge, as the only genuine Exposed representative present, I’d take Nick on again in another singles match, this time with a twist; Nick would play left handed. “I actually think we can do this,” I said as we strolled onto court. “On which planet do you live?” was the collective response. Pah. I didn’t get where I am today by admitting defeat before I’d even started. Let battle commence.
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FACTOIDS Nick’s next major event in the UK will be the Allam British Open in Hull from 11-17 May where he will be going for a record fourth title. Tickets on sale at www. ticketmaster.com
Challenge 1
I kick things off and unbelievably get off to the perfect start – hitting a literally unreturnable serve into the bit where the wall meets the floor and watching in amazement as the ball dies. 1-0 to Exposed. Nick stares on in amazement – can it be that a virtual amateur is about to give him a proper hiding? Er… no. He rattles off 5 straight points without much in the way of reply and takes the game 5-1. And, let’s be frank, he’s not even trying. Ralph’s up next and he barely gets started, losing 5-0 before Nick W fares little better, going down in a flurry of excuses 5-1. But Richard is a different kettle of fish. He may not look like an athlete in the prime of his career, but on today’s evidence, appearances can be deceiving. At one point he has Nick on the run and takes an early lead. But reality is resumed as the champ ups his game and takes the tie 5-3. It all adds up to diddly squat for team Exposed and an early 1-0 lead for the squash legend.
Challenge 2
We’re now onto the doubles, and truth is, having two of us on the court is more of a hindrance than a help with a lot of standing, pointing and shouting “I thought you were going for it?!” going on. That said; you don’t have to run around as much, which is a bit of a bonus. Nonetheless, the British number one takes both ties 5-2 without breaking a sweat. 2-0 to Nick and we’re playing for pride now.
Challenge 3
This one should be interesting. Nick is to play left handed – surely even I stand a
chance now? “Maybe he’s like Ronnie O’Sullivan,” I wonder. Ronnie is famously almost as good left handed as he is right handed when it comes to snooker. “I don’t think it’s as easy with squash,” says Nick. “Put it this way, I’ve only ever tried it once or twice before, so I’d say you have an advantage.” Yeah, right. But it is tight. First I leave him stranded with a killer drop shot to take an early lead. “I wouldn’t have got that with my right,” he says. Head duly expanded, I then arse up the next few points and find myself chasing a series of lost causes and looking like a proper Muppet. At 4-1 all looks lost but then Nick serves a fault and I’m back to 4-2. A killer boast (where you hit it off the side wall first) from the back of the court after a long rally leaves Nick stranded, then another demon drop shot makes it 4-4 with me on serve! A crisp forehand down the wall and the point is mine! But Nick’s disputing it. He’s run into the back of me and we decide it’s a let as quite clearly, my ‘larger than life’ frame has prevented him from reaching the ball. We go again but this time, my backhand boast comes up short and Nick takes the final point to win the challenge 3-0. Balls. Quite literally, in this case. To watch a full video of Phil’s last game against Nick (don’t worry – it’s only two minutes long!) head to the ExposedMagSheff YouTube channel. To follow Nick on twitter it’s @ nickmatthew and don’t forget, if you want to start playing squash, the Hallamshire is one of the best clubs around. www.hallamshiretennis.co.uk.
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Nick is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity in Sheffield. In his role as patron he is supporting the #FatLadsFromDore - a brand new cycling club (made up of local Dads who took up cycling after the Tour de France) created to raise money by cycling from London to Paris in July 2015. They aim to raise £25,000 to provide a new single room as part of the Sheffield Children’s Hospital refurbishment and new-build. You can follow their story on Twitter @fatladsfromdore or Facebook: FatLadsFromDore and donate through Just Giving at www.justgiving.com/ fatladsfromdore
Verdict
To lose a few games of squash against a multi-world champion is really no great shame. And yet… we nearly had him in that last challenge. Big thanks to Nick for being a great sport and also to the good folk at the Hallamshire Squash Club for letting us in.
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What time is it, I hear you ask. Well, it’s Exposed In Sesh time, mate. A bit like Question Time, but without the politics; and just as fun as Chico Time… but without… erm… Chico. Instead we’re joined by a band tipped by none other than Mick Jones of The Clash to go on to rock the world and described by Q Magazine as “One of the most glorious bands to come out of South London”. Naturally, we were keen to substantiate such claims and a quick YouTube search –notwithstanding a brief distraction courtesy of a sneezing panda – introduced us to the sound of The Savage Nomads and confirmed that they were pretty darn good. That good, in fact, we asked them to be our March Exposed In Session stars and collared the band for a natter before their Sheffield gig at The Rocking Chair. Alright chaps? First of all, it’s a pleasure to have you in for this month’s Exposed In Session feature. Have you decided what tracks you’ll be playing for us? CS: We’re all good and it’s a pleasure to be involved. Yes, we’ll be playing our new single – ‘Rosy Tan’ – and a new song called ‘Rosebud’. We are trying to get through the Florist Dictionary, you see. Nice. Could you tell me a bit about each track? CS: Rosy Tan is our new single – a proper heartstopper of a love song with all the extras thrown in. I got locked in a glass case of emotion (bonus Exposed point for Anchorman reference) when putting together the melody and the words. The guitars are cool; they remind me of some of my favourite Cloud Nothings songs. LL: Rosy Tan, to me, is like an uppercut - it has this energy when it reaches its apogee. It has this raw, grinding feeling that gets to you and builds as the song goes on. CS: Yeah, it’s grinding baby. BM: It brings out your inner Greg Ginn or Paul Simonon. JM: Rosebud has a real smoky, psychedelic 60s sounding centre, surrounded by a crisp but textured indie rock shell. A typically meandering yet carefully mapped journey through musical influences packaged in what we hope is an enjoyable, smooth pop song pie.
Words: Joseph Food Photography: Piotr Obal Tasty. Since this is your Yorkshire debut, how would you like to announce yourselves to the assembled Yorkshire readership? JM: Your puddings and terriers are adorable and delicious! Especially with a nice gravy poured on top… the puddings, anyway. You’ve become fairly well established on the London circuit over the last few years. Is the plan now to branch out a bit and see a bit more of the UK? LL: Well, it’s kind of a different pleasure. You get this welcoming atmosphere that you don’t always find in the big city clubs. On top of that, as a foreigner, it becomes an almost touristic experience - which is always a blast. CS: I think people out of London are a bit more willing to just chill out and have a good time. We’re always having a great time onstage - and I think people are a little too concerned with taking their selfies sometimes in London. Up north, people are a bit more willing to just f*cking let loose and get loose. So, you’ve got your first Sheffield gig coming up at The Rockin’ Chair – live nights here tend to be a sweaty and intimate affair. Sound like your sort of bag? JM: Affairs are always best when sweaty and intimate. We’ve had some great opportunities recently playing on bigger stages, but you can’t deny a show is more powerful when it feels more personal. CS: F*ck yes. That’s the whole point, isn’t it? It baffles me when I see bands with air conditioning machines onstage. I like to look into people’s eyes when we’re playing, because I don’t want them to be miles away. Personally, I think the band and the audience should be able to smell each other.
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I’ve been trying to nail down your sound and it’s a bit of a mixing pot to say the least; there are shades of The Smiths, a bit of Interpol, touches of a post-millenial Roxy Music, thrown in with a dash of Friendly Fires. Erm, help me out a bit – how would you describe it? JM: Those are some very kind comparisons. The overall intention with our music is to produce interesting yet appealing pop songs. I’d like to think we are generally hitting this target – how accurately is up to you – but yes, it’s certainly a mixing pot. I would say we serve sparkling rock/pop songs made from chunks of Television style riffs, infused with a Joe Strummer styled vocal sauce, garnished with some light Beach Boys sweet harmonies, and presented with a stew of narrative and musical extras… with a hint of orange juice. CS: Musical food. I might sing Oliver Twist. Personally, I love ‘Porno’ (who doesn’t, right?) But, in all seriousness, it’s a great tune. The Noisettes seem to agree and brought out a pretty funky remix of it last year. Two questions: A. Do you reckon you inadvertently picked up fans searching the internet for rumpy-pumpy vids? B. If you had the chance to remix or ‘add your own slant’ to any song, which would you choose and what would you do? CS: Yes, we’ve had some weirdo Twitter/Facebook followers! It’s amazing what a hashtag can do. BM: A remix that I know would work – not based on any empirical evidence, but I just know – would be a mash up of John Carpenter’s theme to ‘Assault on Precinct 13’ (‘76 Version) with MC Lyte’s bars to her tune ‘Lyte as a Rock’. One day, I’ll learn how to DJ properly, and this’ll be top of my priorities. ‘Pinkie’s Little Light’ is a tune, too. The video for which really caught my eye; there’s so much going on - it’s completely bonkers. You seem to enjoy messing with people’s minds both in the videos and music, as though you’re keeping people on their toes… CS: Thank you. Yes, we loved making that video. Putting stuff like that together is an exhausting triumph. That one in particular came from a very long brainstorming session and a great road trip to Norfolk. We nearly got swept away by the tide though. JM: Running around a wide open beach, wildly slashing and hacking at my fellow bandmates with a machete, was an interestingly absurd afternoon. We were recently putting together the ‘Ultimate Sheffield Valentine’s Playlist, which featured the likes of Richard Hawley, Human League, Jarvis Cocker, Def Leppard and Babybird. Any more to add? BM: 65daysofstatic – not obviously romantic but there’s a real beauty in their music. I heard their song – ‘Primer’ – on a late-noughties Kerrang playlist, and it changed my perception of rock music. CS: Only Ones Who Know by Arctic Monkeys. That’s a beautiful song. TW: Something by D’angelo. CS: He’s not from Sheffield. TW: I don’t care. He gets me going. Better yet, if you each had to pick your perfect
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Exposed Meets Judge Jules. Words: Emily Beaumont.
DJ, promoter, radio presenter, music producer, entertainment lawyer - Judge Jules is certainly a busy bloke. After first taking to the decks in 1987, he’s established himself as one of the UK’s most legendary deck spinners, playing countless destinations across the globe - most famously as a resident in Ibiza. We caught up with the man himself to hear all about his upcoming Judge Won’t Budge tour - hitting Plug March 14. What can you tell us about the Judge Won’t Budge tour? A big part of it is reinventing myself to a new audience. I go out, I do hundreds of gigs every year, and they’re always busy. But, at the same time within the DJ world, you need to constantly reinvent yourself to a new generation of clubbers. They’re not really a conventional human generation that changes every 10 or 20 years. A ‘clubbing generation’ is much shorter, as people seem to have this little five year spell of going out to clubs and then maybe they settle down, partner up etc, following which they don’t go so frequently. So, every five years, there’s a churn of new people - and it’s all about demonstrating what I’m about… reminding clubbers that my sound is quite unique and varied. We understand you’ve had a bit of a revamp with your logo and website too… Yes, I decided to go for a touch of reinvention. DJs are like any brand. I don’t want to sound too corporate, and I wouldn’t want to oversell the McDonalds/Coca Cola type branding element of being a DJ, but ultimately you do have to think about branding in the same way that you have to consider marketing. A DJ’s website and logo form part of that act’s clubber-facing identity - and it seemed like a good time to do it. You’ve got some new productions coming out over the next month or so - what can you tell us? As is always the case, I’ve got plenty of new singles in the pipeline. The next one is called Turn On The Lights, whilst the rest are currently un-named. It’s strange, when you deal in a currency of music that’s predominantly instrumental, to an extent what the track is called is an academic exercise. At the moment I’ve got ‘untitleds’ and ‘IDs’ and only one with an actual name. Describe your live set in three words Energetic - hands everywhere! What tracks will you definitely be playing at Plug March 14? What I do is very much based around my own mash ups and productions - so almost all of what I play, even if it’s a familiar track, will be my own version. I think, especially in the digital era when people can legally - or illicitly, unfortunately - get their hands on just about anything, the only way to keep yourself original and different is to constantly churn out your own tunes - both original versions and mash ups - so that’s what I’ll be doing.
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Now, you’ve got a special connection with Sheffield, haven’t you? Tell us about it… I was resident DJ at one of its most legendary clubs, Gatecrasher, in what many would call its golden era between the late 90s and early noughties. I was there every other week and it was a very special time. However, I don’t expect that when I’m at Plug some 10 years later, people will necessarily remember that era - because clubbers change constantly. The legacy is fantastic but, at the same time, for me what’s significant is not what I did ‘back in the day’. As with any DJ, you’re only as good as your last gig. So you’ll be returning to Ibiza this summer for your legendary Judgement nights, what have you got planned? We’re just beginning to put them together now - so I’d love to be able to give you a bit more detail but it’s generally only at the beginning of the year that one starts to think about line-ups, branding and getting a PR team together. We’re just beginning to think of that sort of stuff so, unfortunately, there’s not a great deal more to report - other than it’s the longest standing DJ led residency in Ibiza. By some years, actually! You’ve played sets all over the world, where’s your favourite place to play? It has to be Ibiza. A clichéd thing to say, I admit. Whilst I play lots of holiday destinations, and the common denominator is that people leave any concern for what others might think at the departure airport back in the UK, Ibiza is the best of them all. This is because most of the other holiday destinations tend to have a slightly more musically conservative crowd. Ibiza’s got such a musically clued up crowd - which makes it so much fun to play. You’re working in entertainment law now. Do you find it difficult to balance your day job and DJing? For the last couple of years I’ve worked during the week as an entertainment lawyer, where almost all of my legal work has been covering dance music related matters - a very closely connected sphere of law to what I do as a DJ
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- so I don’t do many midweek gigs anymore… but I still do as many weekend gigs. The two jobs are more closely connected than you’d imagine, as the area of law I cover is so tied in to the commercial experience I’ve had over a 25 year career of being a radio presenter, TV presenter, promoter, music producer, DJ, A&R person, label boss etc. I’d like to think that this makes me a very useful guy to come to for advice, combined with my lawyer’s drafting and negotiating skills and understanding of the law. If you could pick an artist to produce a song with, from any decade, who would it be? This seems to be one of the most common questions I receive in interviews, but the answer is ‘just mates’. To me, it’s more fun to make records with people you get on with tremendously well, as opposed to people you’ve got huge respect for as a musician but wouldn’t necessarily have much in common with as a person. As long as I’m working with mates, that’s what really counts. Finally then, would you ever consider making a return to radio? I’ve actually never stopped being on radio. My Global Warm Up, which in podcast form has got something like 700,000 subscribers, has been going for over 10 years - and its syndicated radio show version goes out in something like 40 countries on over 100 different stations. So, although I’m no longer on Radio 1, the Global Warm Up show has actually existed for 10 years simultaneously to the Radio 1 show.
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The name ‘Judge Jules’ was established whilst Jules was still at university, where he was studying law, and would host parties where he’d also DJ. In addition to his long list of vocations, Judge Jules also worked as a journalist between 1988-1990 for music magazine Soul Underground, under the pseudonym ‘The Dark Knight’, offering insider information about the music scene. Jules is a lifelong and passionate follower of football. He supports Arsenal FC and was asked to remix the Premier League’s official anthem in 2005. Jules has a host of awards under his belt, including Best DJ (Muzik Awards), No.1 DJ (Mixmag readers’ poll), Best International DJ (Dancestar Awards) and Best Radio DJ at the Smirnoff Dancestars. Jules also attained the lofty height of No.3 in DJ Mag’s legendary Top 100 DJs poll in 2000. Jules’ wife Amanda provided vocals for the group Angelic, which was a pairing of Judge Jules and Darren Tate. They had two hits, ‘It’s My Turn’ in 2000 and ‘Can’t Keep Me Silent’ in 2001. In 2005, she appeared once more on the track ‘Without Love’. Judge Jules hits Plug March 14. Tickets £12, for tickets and info go to www.the-plug.com
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So Jack, what got you in to tattooing..? After several years of odd job careers, I knew nothing else was right for me tattooing is the only ideal way of making a living out of art. The more tattoos I got, the more I became interested in the media of needles and ink over paint and paper. I managed to impress Mr Diggler at Good Vibrations enough to give me a shot - and it went from there. Tell us about your specialist areas… I specialise in solid and bold traditional Americana tattoos, Japanese and sacred geometry. I love doing ‘one hit’ small tattoos just as much as I would a full sleeve. Can you explain a bit more about sacred geometry? A lot of my referencing comes from Tibetan art and Buddhism. It’s not always just pretty patterns but, for example, while I’m drawing a repetitive pattern around an axis like a Mandala, the centre is the start of life and the patterns around it are about accepting the path of life. If a pattern doesn’t go to plan, then you must accept it and repeat it throughout the design. I never rub anything out -unless the customer doesn’t like the design. Then I kind of have to work around them and
bend the rules a little. Some artists don’t do their full research on what they’re doing - but I prefer to know my speciality inside out. Sum up Good Vibrations in three words... I’d have to say ‘cool kids club’ - only the coolest of cats get their tatty bangers done at GV. What piece of work are you most proud of? There’s a lot of pieces I’ve worked on where I’ve been given free reign - and we’ve both loved the outcome. It’s really hard to pick out one singular tattoo and say it’s my favourite. I recently did a big under bustpiece that I was trusted to go mad on. I’d say that’s my current fave. Who are your favourite tattoo artists? There’s a lot of people that inspired me to get in to tattooing - and I still look up to them today. Just a handful would be
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Thomas Hooper, Lee Pound, Matt Webb, Horikitsune, Matt Black and Guy Le Tattooer. What would you say to someone before they got their first tattoo? Always get plenty to eat and drink, or you’ll want to pass out - and I guarantee you’ll wiggle about. Make sure you haven’t consumed any alcohol or drugs prior - or I won’t tattoo you for the same reason. Feel free to bring one companion, it might make you feel a little more at ease. Also, make sure you bring appropriate clothing. I once genuinely got asked if I had a change of clothes for a customer - they expected me to just tattoo through their clothes otherwise. Finally, anything exciting on the horizon for you? In the near future I’m hopefully starting a full back piece of geometry - so I’m hoping he stays committed to finishing it off to the detail.
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Exposed pops along to Meadowhall’s Barber Barber for a two-pronged hair change challenge. Words: Adam Benney. Barber Barber is a modern gentleman’s barber shop which has been open in the mighty Meadowhall shopping centre since 2013. As well as haircuts, they provide facial hair trims - and even classic cut throat shaves. Today, we’re here to witness the transformation of two clients and get an insight into some of the techniques, tools and products involved in babering. Thom and Andy are the dapper gents in the chairs, Emily Barrott and Sam Oates are the lovely ladies aiming to tame their respective manes. When asked what the plan was for Thom’s hair, Emily explained: “We’re going for a textured look. I’m going to take a lot off the sides then slick it back but keep it messy. There’s been a recent trend for super groomed styles of late but I reckon we’re gonna see a slight change this year. I don’t think it’ll be as slick, it’ll be messier and without the shaved sides we’ve been
seeing. The style for the summer is longer for me; I like a less refined quiff with a naturally brushed look.” Starting with a general undercut with scissors and a comb, Emily took a fair amount from the back and sides while chopping into the top to add some texture. She then rounded off the back with a tapered look. Once the hair was at the right length, with all the right layers and textures, Emily applied American Crew firm hold styling gel and dried it off - before adding American Crew boost powder and hairspray to finish. Voila! Sam’s plan for Andy’s hair was vastly different - with the starting style contrasting greatly to Thom’s. His was much shorter – with a long fringe flicked up. Sam told us: “I’m aiming for a low blend with a lot of length off the back. We’ll keep the side parting, but we’ll style it
more forward and brushed aside. A two is the shortest length I’ll go on it”. Beginning with clippers on the back of Andy’s head and sides, being careful to keep it layered and neat, Sam then went at the top with scissors - taking a fair load off before giving his hair a quick wash. She then dried it before clipping his parting in place to add more layer to the sides. Just like Emily with Thom’s hair, Sam finished off with plenty of product. The Boost Powder made another appearance to add volume on top, while this time Filthy Muk Styling Paste rounded off the look to style his fringe down and to the side. Job, done. Barber Barber can be found on the upper level of Meadowhall, opposite Boots. And, from our experience with Emily and Sam, it’s clear you’ll be in very good hands.
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THA NK YO U FO R N O M IN ATIN G US I N T H E E XP O SE D AW AR D S 2 0 1 5 B E ST HA IR S A LO N A ND BEST STYLISTS WITH MAR K P EARSON, DA N BIG GIN AND NICOL A WILSON
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What d’ya reckon would happen if you gathered a bunch of Sheffield’s hottest fashion brands and boutiques within the iconic confines of Sheffield’s newest cinema, Curzon, and let the talented team at Hair Kandi loose on ‘em all? That was the question which naturally came up in conversation over our weekly after work Friday pint – so, rather than pull out all our hairy bits pondering the answer, we figured we’d just damn well do it. Behold - our super-whoppingmega-fabulous fashion shoot. Aaaaand…. Action! Models: Ryan Mold, Fan Yang, Jack Spivey, Scarlett Petty, Leah Slater Hair: Hair Kandi Make-up: Chloe Gray www.chloegraymua.com Photos: Timm Cleasby www.thepicturefoundry.com Hair Kandi Hair Kandi is an award winning, independent hair and beauty salon based in stunning surroundings on West Street in Sheffield’s Devonshire Quarter – delivering haircuts and treatments to the very highest of standards. Head to www.hairkandi.com for more. Curzon Curzon Sheffield brings Curzon’s unique film and events programming to the Grade II listed building on George St previously occupied by the Sheffield Banking Company. The cinema has three screens with Sony 4K projectors and various bars - including a rooftop terrace. See www. curzoncinemas.com for more. The Picture Foundry The Picture Foundry is a photography studio specialising in commercial, portrait and wedding photography. They don’t follow the rules or the crowd. They want to create YOUR vision, whatever that may be, and will work tirelessly to achieve your goal. www.thepicturefoundry.com For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 43
rio CONTACT DETAILS: 394-396 Sharrow Vale Road Sheffield, S11 8ZP Tel: 0114 266 0106 Facebook: Rio-BoutiqueSharrowvale-Road 44 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk
394 - 396 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield Rio offers the whole shopping experince from clothes, accessories, evening wear, fascinators and hats Our Italian linen and silk lines are extremely popular and are delivered on a weekly basis. Find us on with information on our stock.
oddonezin PRICES Blacksheep grey sweater £30 Blacksheep PU leather sleeves T £30 Blacksheep snapback £20 Odd 5 panel hat £20 Just enjoy what is T £25 Enjoy sweater £30 Enjoy beanie hat £15
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dropdead Prices Stealth Jacket: £90 Granma T-shirt: £40 Lowtuss Shirt: £60 Dayzee Tanks: £30 Flunk Shirt £60 Cod-Eyed Hoodie: £60 Days-Eye T-shirt: £40 Bateman Jacket: £90 Cod-Eyed T-shirt: £30 Contact details: UNIT 4A RUTLAND WAY, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S3 8DG. WWW.DROPDEAD.CO
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Sa-kis Prices Farah - slim L/S shirt check shirt £59.95 Edwin - ED80 slim taper jean Black £89.95 Edwin - Post blazer Navy £139.95 Vivienne Westwood - 3 button high collar shirt black £219.95 Vivienne Westwood - V-neck knitwear grey £189.95 Vivienne Westwood - 1 button blazer Navy £639.95 Contact details: 32-34 Division Street, Sheffield, S1 4GF Tel: 0114 27 87 124 Web: www.sa-kis.co.uk
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Prices The grey sun crop vest is £18 Grey ‘Prickly tits’ dress £35 Sun baseball top £26 Levis embellished denim jacket £30 Velvet Wide leg trousers £18 Dark grey culottes £15
contact details: All available in our Devonshire Street store: 127-129 Devonshire Street, Sheffield S3 7SB Web: www.sydandmallory.com ASOS Boutique: syd-and-mallory 52 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk
Prices Remus overcoat £199, Levi 501 jeans £79, Remus shirt £49 Benvenuto Jacket part of suit £199 Trouser £95, Pure Shirt £59 Atelier torino jacket £225, Levi 508 jean £79 contact details: 545 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8PR Tel : 0114 327 509 web: www.ashfordmenswear.co.uk
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nonna’s is a Knockout!
Yee Kwan: Dragon slayer Sheffield mum and ice cream entrepreneur Yee Kwan entered the Dragon’s Den last month – and walked away with a cool £50,000 investment. Yee, who’s singlehandedly built the YeeKwan Honest Handcrafted Ice Cream and Sorbet brand, had two of the dragons competing for a piece of her icy pie - Kelly Hoppen and Deborah Meaden – ultimately accepting Deborah’s offer of a 30% stake in the blossoming business following an enthusiastic and confident pitch. Speaking of her victory, the former surveyor said: “I was nervous, but confident in the potential of my business, and knew it would be an attractive investment proposition - I just made sure I was completely prepared and stayed calm. The company was healthy, turning over £100,000, had a growing customer base and was winning industry awards - but to fulfil our plans, and be able to increase production, we needed not only investment, but the expertise and exposure that
the Dragons could provide. I liked Kelly’s design background but, with Deborah, she has the whole package - with experience in the area I’m after. In the end it was no contest – now we’re looking to get it it into restaurant chains and large retailers. Watch this space.” Yee’s product comes in a variety of unfamiliar and unique flavours – including Lychee & Rose Sorbet, Green Tea and Black Sesame Seed – drawing inspiration from the East Asian culture. The flavours have earned their share of recognition; with the brand being sold in Harvey Nichols, Wholefoods Market and other restaurants throughout the UK (not to mention a special one for the last Exposed awards). Her appearance followed that of fellow Yorkshire business Approved Food who failed to gain investment from the dragons - but who’ve since gained more than twice the investment they needed from local investors.
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The Pudding Club Sheffield Brightside & Hillsborough MP David Blunkett is currently in the midst of his Lent challenge – giving up his beloved pudding for 40 days and donating the savings to the Cathedral Archer Project. The former home and education secretary said: “I’m pleased about taking on this challenge and raising money for a worthy cause that’s
making a real difference in my local community. Together we can make a huge difference to the lives of people who have very little.” Lent this year started on February 18 and ends April 2. The money raised from this campaign will give homeless people in Sheffield a hot drink, a blanket or someone to talk to.
For more information head to www.archerproject.org.uk.
The reopening of one of Sheffield’s most beloved Italian eateries is set to go down in history - after one particular A Lister dropped in on them. Closing up for the night, Nonna’s proprietor Maurizio Mori received a call that mega movie star Sylvester Stallone was planning on eating there that night. His promoter, Rocco Buonvino, was one of the first visitors to the newly refurbished Nonna’s earlier in the day and recommended it to the Italian/American star. Maurizio Mori said: “ I ended up having to call staff back and enlist the help of family to ensure we put on meal to remember. We were told Sylvester Stallone was partial to meatballs - so we created a special menu for him in superfast time.” The custom menu included deep fried spicy prawns, traditional caprese and selection of Italian cured meats to start – before ‘Gnocchi alla Stallone with Ross’ special meatballs arrived. This was all followed up with authentic Ciambelline al Vino (Italian red wine biscuits) and homemade Italian chestnut conserve tart, together with their famous ‘Torta della Nonna’. Stallone even smoked a Toscano Antico cigar from the private collection of legendary Sheffield restaurateur Moreno Mori. The star loved his Nonna’s experience so much he ended up staying twice as long as planned - and didn’t leave until after 1am on Monday morning. “His staff kept telling him his plane was waiting but he didn’t want to leave!” added Maurizio. Head to www.nonnas.co.uk for more.
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Your Local
The beer house Offering a cosy oasis of calm on the Ecclesall Road beer trail is this little gem of a pub. I say ‘little gem’ as The Beer House is a micropub; housing 40 beer drinkers. The concept has gathered pace via the rallying of Martyn Hillier, who founded the Butcher’s Arms micropub, in Kent, in 2005 and spawned a revolution. The Beer House opened its doors on December 14 last year, converting the former retail space into a mini pub with six handpulls. John Harrison and Dronfield pub landlord Chris Sinclair jointly run the venture that’s nestled on the main street just down from Hunters Bar. The duo have managed to add stacks of character back into the blank retail space - with two small rooms; the main bar to the front and additional seating towards the back nestled around a fireplace. Local ales are the main focus, with five rotating – expect to find Blue Bee, Bradfield, Stancill and Abbeydale in top form. A few from further afield find their way onto the bar too - such as County Durham based Sonnet 43 and Manchester’s Marble. A small handpicked selection of wines and spirits have been sourced from Starmoreboss, just round the corner on Sharrowvale Road. Expect a tasty range of organic wines and specialist gins in addition to fine kept ale. The Beer House, 623 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield. S11 8TP www.facebook.com/Beerhouse623 micropubassociation.co.uk
Go Fest
Sheffield Food Festival returns this year – on the May Bank Holiday weekend 23-25. Over recent years, it’s established itself as one of the leading city centre festivals in South Yorkshire. The festival has regularly achieved footfall in excess of 200,000 over its duration. This free urban event showcases the diversity of the local food scene, celebrating the region as a strong and vibrant culinary destination and supporting the local food economy. Additionally for 2015, The Moor will be running ‘Taste Moor’ - celebrating the cultural diversity of Sheffield through food with community events, demonstrations, music and dancing. Check out www.sheffieldfoodfestival. org for more.
SIBA’s national conference and BeerX festival return to Sheffield for a third innings in March. Each year it seems to develop and improve. Thousands of visitors will descend on the city to attend the event which culminates in the BeerX festival (opening on Friday March 20), offering over two hundred beers to sample. One of the key speakers in attendance is Bob Pease, Chief Executive Officer from the American Brewer’s Association. It’ll be a highly insightful and topical speech, discussing innovation from his home country. No doubt he’ll say ‘craft beer’ multiple times and there’ll be intakes of breath around the auditorium. I’m joking! That would undervalue what’s truly going on in the UK at this point in time. Truth be
told, the wealth of new and exciting UK breweries opening their doors is blissful to witness; regardless of whether ‘There’s a Term for That’. Sheffield Beer Week is a bit of a first; but if you don’t try these things who will? The idea is to showcase Sheffield’s beer scene by unifying events during the week of SIBA’s conference, from Monday March 16. Of course, Sheffield is a great beer city all year round, but with thousands of additional visitors to the city during that week it seemed like perfect timing. This is a bit of a rally cry to publicans, brewers and everyone involved in beer to host an event during this week. Let’s make it a week of brewery open days, tap takeovers, meet the brewers, beer tastings and more!
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The Roebuck Tavern
Alison Newbold, along with partner Chris and daughter Jodie, holds the reins at The Roebuck Tavern. We caught up with her to find out how they’ve transformed the city centre watering hole. How long have you had The Roebuck and why did you decide to take it on. We’ve had it for 2 years and 4 months now. My daughter Jodie manages it and myself and Chris own it. We needed another outlet for our beer – we also run the Wood Street Brewery and The Hillsborough Hotel. The Roebuck became free and, because it’s got a bit of history about it, we figured it’d be ideal. What changes have you implemented since taking over? EVERYTHING! We’ve redecorated, refurbed, changed the outdoor area, introduced BT Sport, added live entertainment, overhauled the kitchen and introduced home cooked food. No stone’s been left unturned. The food side of the business is currently booming. Our chef works incredibly hard. How does The Roebuck differ from The Hillsborough Hotel and is it hard juggling two pubs? It’s very difficult… but very rewarding! Jodie does a fab job. I tend to spend a lot of time at the brewery – I’m the only female brewer in Sheffield! The Hillsborough Hotel is very traditional, with a more beer focussed clientele. The crowd at The Roebuck is far more varied, and it’s a more modern environment, but we’ve introduced all the best elements from The Hillsborough Hotel to The Roebuck and people have really taken to it. We’ve found the right mix. Finally, any exciting happenings on the horizon at The Roebuck? We’re going to be introducing high tables to cater for the demand for food – and we’ll be launching a new food menu at the end of the month. Other than that, we’ve got some great live acts coming up. Check our website and Facebook for everything that’s going on. www.theroebucksheffield.co.uk
Pie eyed
The Great Sheffield Pie Month graces the city in March. The event is in support of St. Luke’s Hospice, who take care of people aged 18 and above who have incurable diseases in Sheffield – and they need approximately £4.9 million to continue caring for their patients. It’s easy to get involved – all you have to do is bake or buy a pie, serve it up and ask guests to make a donation. For baking novices, the hospice will provide a range of tried and tested recipes. Elsewhere, the award winning Devonshire Arms at Middle Handley will be hosting its own Great Sheffield Pie Month event on March 25 - when Head Chef Russell Caines will be serving up a choice of traditional pies, all created from locally sourced produce. See www.devonshirearmsmiddlehandley.com for more on that and check out www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/piemonth to get involved. 60 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk
Craft & Dough 1A Kelham Square, Kelham Island, Sheffield, S3 8SD Tel: 0114 276 2803 // www.craftanddough.co.uk tHe Place Nestled in the heart of Kelham Island amongst industrial factories, modern apartments and a thriving string of traditional pubs, Craft & Dough is the latest venture from The Milestone group - combining a mammoth menu of eclectic beers (the craft bit) with freshly baked pizzas (dough). A nice hustle and bustle of staff, drinkers and diners greeted us inside the cool and contemporary venue - and we were promptly shown to a table to begin the arduous task of drink selection. tHe Food Despite only opting for a half board of the Craft & Dough Ploughman’s to share, a hearty portion was presented and the different elements were explained to us by our waiter. We had freshly baked focaccia bread, Lincolnshire poacher cheese, a selection of cured meats, Nduja Calabrian sausage (with a good ol’ kick to it) and a rocket salad with delightfully crisp fried pumpkin seeds. This was a perfect sharing starter which would also serve well as a simple snack alongside a drink or two. After a can of the Beavertown 8 ball rye IPA, and half of the Yorkshire Wit to start with, I then
asked for a recommendation to go alongside our mains. A bottle of Nogne O India Pale Ale was suggested and we opted to share - as it was a large bottle and fairly strong at 7.5%. A rich bitter ale, with plenty of hops to boot, the beer complemented both choices of pizza nicely; mine the Crafty Cuts braised ox cheek, pepperoni and balsamic red onion pizza, and my partner’s spicy Nduja pizza. The bases were cooked to perfection and the sauce was beautifully seasoned with oregano and basil – but, the star of the show was undoubtedly the ox cheek, which simply fell apart. For dessert we couldn’t resist the warm chocolate brownie with berry compote and melt-in-themouth homemade soft serve ice cream. tHe Verdict The failsafe combination of pizza and beer has never disappointed before and, with tasty, original pizza recipes and an ever-changing array of craft beer (as well as a decent range of cocktails, whiskey and gin), Craft & Dough go that little bit further to ensure they’re coming out on top. Speedy service and knowledgeable staff rounded off what was a relaxed and enjoyable evening.
OPENING TIMES: Sunday 9am -11pm, Monday - Thursday 11am -11pm, Friday 11am -12pm, Saturday 9am -12pm.
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Cornwall Works, 3 Green lane, Kelham Island, sheffield, s3 8sJ 0114 2723929 / www.grindcafe.co.uk OPEn: Mon-fri 8.00am - 5.30pm
Sat 8.30am - 5.00pm Sun 9.30- 5.00pm Winner of the Eat Sheffield Cafe Culture Award 2013
Winner of The Exposed Awards 2014. Best Cafe/Deli
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X Appeal
Calling all beer lovers! BeerX makes a return this month at iceSheffield March 20 - 21.
BeerX is the UK’s premier festival combining award-winning beers, music, sport and food under one gigantic roof. This year is set to top its predecessor - offering the exclusive opportunity to mingle with independent brewers and sample over 250 award-winning British beers at their 30 metre-long bar. In addition, there’ll be a whole loada’ delicious street food to fill yer boots with. Friday sees tutored tasting sessions with All Beer’s Alex Barlow – along with sampling of competition entry bottled beers. Sports fans can also enjoy all the final 6 Nations Rugby matches on the festival’s giant screen. If all this wasn’t enough, there’s also live music from local ukulele legends the Everly Pregnant Brothers and Sheffield covers super group The Bootleggers. Cheers! Get There! The big red Routemaster bus will be running on loop from iceSheffield to The Fat Cat (Kelham Island) and another city centre location (TBC). Free, but with a suggested donation to St Luke’s. All aboard..! For more info, go to www.beerx.org or Twitter @SIBA_BeerX
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SHAKESPEARES LISTINGS Saturday 28th Feb
Wagon Wheel Presents: Big Convoy, Bob Collum & The Welfare Mothers, Micky Denny. £5 on the door. Doors 8pm
thurSday 5th March
Wagon Wheel Presents: Good Luck Mountain, Jack Harris. £TBC. Doors 8pm
thurSday 12th
Eurosession. Folk Dancing from across the continent. Donation appreciated. Doors 8:30
Voted Sheffield Camra Pub of the Year 2013 Cask ales on rotation (over 2000 in less then 3 years), Over 125 whiskies, wide range of rums, gins, vodkas and ciders.
Friday 13th
Green City Blues. Learn Blues Dancing from 8 - 9 and then practice them in the social from 9 onwards. £5 on the door.
Saturday 14th
The King Bee Rhythm & Blues Club, Sheffield’s premier night of 50’s and 60’s rhythm & blues and rockabilly. £4 on the door, starts 8:30.
Friday 20th
EVERY THURSDAY shakespeares pub Quiz.
Test your knowledge of shakespeare, sport, science and stuff from 9.00 free entry & drinks to be won
EVERY wEDnESDAY
reg & friends open acoustic night. Come along and play, sing or just watch. free entry
0114 275 59 59
www.shakespeares-sheffield.CO.uk shakespeares ale & Cider house, 146 – 148 Gibraltar street
Kaboodle Improv Comedy presents: Improv Comedy Is Evolving. From the former Monkey Butler gang. £4 on the door.
Saturday 21St: Details to follow, WedneSday 25th
Tom Kitching’’s Interloper. English traditional musician. £10 advance, £12 on the door.
Friday March 27th
Opus Independents presents: Word Life. A night of spoken word, poetry and more. £TBC.
Saturday 28th
Wagon Wheel Presents: Tomorrow We Sail, Idiot Son, The Listeners. £TBC + Quiz night Thursday, Reg & Friends Open Folk Wednesday.
A traditional real ale pub in the heart of the city 6 rotating cask ales (including our own Wood Street beers) Food served
Monday to Saturday 11am – 9pm Sunday 12noon – 6pm Homecooked Sunday Lunch 12-6pm £5.99 Mon – sat 11am-9pm 2 meals for £10 (selected main meals) All ingredients locally sourced where we can
live Music and regular dJs opening Hours Sunday to Thursday 11am – 11pm Friday and Saturday 11am – 12 midnight private parties and celebrations catered For 72 Charles Street Sheffield S1 2NB (opposite The Cheesegrater car park) Tel: 0114 272 1756
www.theroebucksheffield.co.uk
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Words: Carl Reid.
stop 1: the red deer
The Red Deer is a shy, unassuming animal, favouring a quiet corner away from the herd yet still within earshot of activity. Based on Pitt St, this award winning boozer has a proud Tetley heritage, but now serves an impressive range of real ales. We got involved with the likes of Blue Bee Maori Red, Acorn Kohatu IPA and York Brewery’s Cunturion’s Ghost Ale on the day as we settled down for a game of Trivial Pursuit before we sizzled our brain cells. Q: Which 2002 family film starred Rupert Grint? A: Thunderpants. Tee hee. Cracking homely grub and a sun trap of a beer garden here too. One could quite happily graze all day… but the hunt must go on. www.red-deer-sheffield.co.uk
stop 2: Brewdog
A bar with bite, Devonshire Street’s Brewdog is a relative newcomer to Sheffield shores but has quickly enamoured itself to the natives thanks mainly to its ridiculous range of own brand beers – some at strengths which will blow your tiny mind to pieces. A flight board consisting of Baby Dogma, Libertine, India Pale Weizen and Jackhammer arrives for yours truly while others neck the likes of Punk IPA and This Is Lager and conversations of favourite animals and wanking songs commence (we lost our shit when The Divinyls ‘Touch Myself’ came on). A quick game of Innuendo and we’re off, at speed, having seen what they do to squirrels. Gulp. www.brewdog.com/bars/ sheffield 66 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk
stop 3: the Frog and parrot
Division St’s Frog and Parrot is a friendly beasty where a plethora of Sheffield music types gather on a regular basis. In fact, music runs through this boozer’s alcohol filled veins (ask landlord Nick about Joe Cocker). It’s here that we’re thrown a curveball – a safari within a safari. SHIT JUST GOT REAL! On the animal themed drinks front, we opt for Old Speckled Hen, Lord Parrot, Dead Pony, Greene King’s Yardbird, Goose Island, oh, and a round of Monkey Shoulder for good measure. After lamenting about how legendary Frog brew Roger & Out was no more, and booking ourselves in for their weekly Wednesday quiz, it’s onto the next watering hole… www.facebook.com/pages/Frog-and-Parrot
stop 4: Bungalows & Bears
Far from grizzly, Bungalows & Bears is but a short stumble along Division St and offers up premium entertainment on a regular basis along with top tucker that won’t break the bank. It’s here that things take a turn for the worse, or possibly better, depending on your perspective – as impromptu moustaches and party apparel make an appearance. Have you tried drinking a pint with a fake moustache on? It’s onto everything from Redhook Longhammer IPA to Korev Cornish Lager and… espresso Martinis. After posing for photos we knew would come back to haunt us, we mount each other and giddy on up to… www.bungalowsandbears.com
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rally, in fact. te li e it u Q e. er th t It’s a jungle oue to a host of bars teeming witnh. hunt ‘em dow Sheffield is hom to , en th e m Ti . m animal magnetise great Exposed Bar Safari. Behold, th Tally ho! stop 5: the dog & partridge
stop 6: the Fat Cat
Nestled on Trippet Lane territory, The Dog & Partridge is a loyal companion where a comforting pint will always await. The Guinness will never let you down, and landlord Connor is passionate about his drinks. On tap we find Easy Rider, Little Ale Cart’s Harley’s Hop Special and Galactic Gold – so we sample them all as a game of ‘Round The Clock’ gets going on the darts board. This place has been working hard to establish itself - and it’s really paying off. We resist (begrudgingly) the chance to indulge in some tapas from the brilliant Bia Comida kitchen due to certain peeps being on clock watching duty. The Fat Cat it is then. www.facebook.com/ ThedogandPartridgeSheffield
The beating heart of the Kelham Island real ale scene, The Fat Cat offers up great beer, relaxed atmosphere, warming food and a jungle of a beer garden – into which we venture armed with the likes of Kelham Best Bitter, Timothy Taylor’s Landlord and a Hobgoblin (cue hobgoblin impressions). This was Sheffield’s very first real ale pub – which makes it drinking royalty and the king of the beasts, in our considered opinion. Formally The Alma, the first pint was pulled by Sheffield footballing icon Derek Dooley – and you can feel the history in every kooky nook and cranny (goosebumps). It’s here that some call it time. A sterling effort, folks – but there’s still fight left in some of us. Taxi..! www. thefatcat.co.uk
stop 7: tiger Works
stop 8: Viper rooms
We’re on West St – and Tiger Works is getting the treatment. Getting it hard. Modern, and downright sexy, Tiger Works is a playground for party people – churning out everything from chart to house and RnB. It’s a world away from our previous stops – but those left are loving it. The fishbowls are on the go (a steal at £6) and the £1 sambucas are going down at an alarming rate. Our dancing? Questionable, at best – although my infamous tushie dance did seem to be attracting some admiring glances. Still got it. One more for the road..? www.tiger-works.co.uk
The ultimate end to one hell of a wild night, The Viper Rooms holds court on Carver St and offers one of the best nights out in the city – with the likes of Risqué, Killa Disko and Lavish on the roster. A slinky number, glamour comes as standard here and the place is packed with pretty people… and us. It’s an award winner – and we decide to finish the evening in true style with a few cocktails (Babydoll, Pornstar and Beverly Hills Iced tea) and a bottle of Moet & Chandon Rose (cheers for the company card, boss). That’s how we roll. That’s how the Viper Rooms roll. Cheers! www.sheffield.theviperrooms.com
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Cosy, welcoming, multi-room, traditional pub with a modern attitude. Quiz Thursday nights // Events catered // Pub games // Darts training Monday nights Tel no. 0114 2706156 Email: thedogsheffield@gmail.com Facebook: TheDogandPartridgeSheffield Twitter: @thedogsheffield
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Sheffield City Hall // £10 // March 1 The quest is on to find the best songwriters in the UK. If you want your music to be heard and recognised, this is the perfect opportunity - there’s even the potential of getting signed as well as a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform in a Grand Final showcase in London to A&R who work alongside three of the largest record labels; Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and Universal Music. Get your music out there! www. songwritingcompetitionuk.com
Quizarama-rama
The Riverside // £3 // March 9 Bored of all the know-it-alls at standard, dry pub quizzes? How about a quiz that’s been described as ‘like crystal meth on crystal meth’? Sounds hard-core, eh? This quiz goes way beyond your knowledge; it will test your drama, arty, physical and peeling-bananas-in-boxing-gloves skills. Featuring infamous games such as ‘Human Buckaroo’ and ‘Ultimate Pictionary’, Quizarama-rama is sure to leave you in stiches. www.riversidesheffield.co.uk
Neurocare Race Night
Crookes Social Club // £5 // March 13 Head along to Crookes Social Club this month for a night on the horses - all for a great cause. Taking place in aid of Neurocare, tickets include a buffet with drinks available. Races will be showing all evening - plus there’ll be raffles and games too. Giddy up! www.crookesclub1. moonfruit.com
speed Dating
The Bessemer // £22 // March17 Feeling a bit blue after Valentine’s Day? Why not trying speed-dating to meet great, like-minded people? If you’re aged 28-38, don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to meet 15-20 people your age. Forget awkward silences - you only get 4 minutes to date! Upload your choices the morning after using the sophisticated matching system. Be brave and maybe you’ll find that someone special!
Mother’s Day
Owlerton Greyhound Stadium // Prices Vary // March 15 Treat your mummy to the Mother’s Day she deserves this year - with a glamourfilled evening at the dogs. Mix racing with excellent food and beverages combining packages to suit all tastes and budgets -
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from the Panorama restaurant to private executive boxes. If you’re lucky, you might even leave with more money than you came with! Either way, this is sure to be a great evening of entertainment. www. owlertongreyhoundracingstadium.co.uk
Up until 1970, believe it or not, St Patrick’s Day was a strictly dry event! All pubs were shut down for the day and beer was off-limits. This law was overturned in 1970 - and the taps flowed freely again! Thank goodness for law changes, eh?
Upmarket
The Circle // Free // March 28 The Circle on Rockingham Lane will be playing host to Upmarket this March an indoor market featuring the finest independent traders. Expect everything from vinyl to vintage, craft to fashion, and everything you can think of in between. Pop along and grab a bargain or three. www.thecirclesheffield.org.uk
sheffield Does Vintage
Cutlers Hall // March 7 // £2 Visit handpicked vintage stallholders at Cutler’s Hall and grab quality and affordable vintage clothing, jewellery and kitchenalia while you’re at it. Are you a student looking for stylish bargains? This event won’t disappoint! Spend all afternoon browsing rail after rail of wonderful one-off steals - all for the miniature price of £2. In addition to the goodies on offer, there’ll also be an idyllic vintage tearoom serving afternoon tea, vintage-inspired workshops, live music and much more. www.facebook.com/ sheffielddoesvintagefair
Her invitation
Chimney House // March 24 // £125.00 If you want to be reminded how powerful and influential you are, look no further than this 1 day workshop. Designed especially for women, these workshops have proved hugely popular - with hundreds attending. Maybe you want to stand taller, feel calmer or become more articulate - this event is sure to give you valuable life skills. If you’re after the attitude required to gain a promotion, or you just want to be taken more seriously, this workshop could give you the boost. www.HerInvitation.com
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St Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in space - twice! Imagine being off your rocker in space? In 2011, the International Space Station hosted a St Patrick’s Day celebration with Catherine Coleman playing a 100 year old flute and a tin whistle belonging to the members of Irish group Chieftains - all whilst floating weightlessly in space. Let’s hope she didn’t have a bit too much to drink and create lovely floating vom…
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It’s been a lie this whole time. Chuck away your green ensemble; we should actually be wearing blue. Light blue, in fact. The reason? Because Saint Patrick would have to deal with pinching on his feast day. The colour green only became associated with Saint Patrick’s Day after it was linked to The Irish Independent Movement in the late 18th century.
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Don’t call it St Patty’s day, or you might get a punch in the face. Because Patty is actually an abbreviation for Patricia, not Patrick. Awkward…
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The world runs up a bit of a bar tab to celebrate Paddy’s day. Great news for brewers, in 2012, the amount spent on booze alone was $245 million.
p.s. did you know… the odds of finding a 4 leaf clover is 1 in 10,000.
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Our favourite pub landlord takes a step away from the beer pumps and bangs the drum for learn To Play day 2015 - the flagship event of the UK’s music For all charity.
If you’re an aspiring drummer and you’ve seen the much talked about new film Whiplash, then you might be a little apprehensive about having an imposing, bald headed middle aged man volunteering to show you the way around a hi-hat. But don’t worry - Al Murray is here to make learning fun. The comedian, alongside musician and TV presenter Jools Holland, is the leading ambassador of Learn To Play Day - designed to encourage people of all ages to take up a musical instrument. Murray will be taking a break from running against Nigel Farage (as alter ego the Pub Landlord) for the South Thanet seat in the forthcoming election to teach the drums in the nationwide event on March 21. The premise, Murray says, is “quite a simple one” - and he’s right. Keen musicians simply need to turn up at one of the participating venues (last year there were 117 up and down the country) and you can have a go at playing the instrument of your choosing - free of charge. “Across the country, and music shops all over the place, there’s a chance for you to come in and get your hands on an instrument and find out if you’ve got it, basically,” Murray says. “It couldn’t be any simpler!” Murray’s been involved over the last few years, teaching people “a few simple beats” at a music shop called Chappells on London’s Wardour Street, and enjoys his encounters with the public. “Yeah, it’s really, really, really good fun. And the thing is, especially with the drums, drumming is waking up the street and having a heartbeat. We’ve all got those inside us. If I say it’s easy I’ll get loads of drummers moaning, but you can do it. It’s instrument number one, the drums.” If you’re thinking, ‘hang on, what does the Pub Landlord know about drumming?’, then you’d be mistaken. Murray has played the drums since childhood and currently plays in two amateur bands. He wants people to know it’s never too late to learn. “I’m still learning. A lot of people play sport,
but one of the problems with sport is that the older you get, you get slower you get fatter and you get more prone to injury, but that’s not the case with music. It’s something that you can take with you all through your life.” It sounds like drumming is the career he secretly wishes he could have had... “Ha! The thing is, I realised, the really brilliant drummers that I know spent their whole adolescence from when they were 12 to 18 playing five, six, seven hours a day and being completely dedicated to it. I like the idea of being in a band, and mucking about, but never put the graft in - so I was never good enough. The thing is though,
sometimes you need to know your limits. I knew I wasn’t good enough, so I didn’t become a musician, basically.” But even if you’re not going to be the next Keith Moon, Murray says get down to an event on the 21st. “They all give the same advice - practice. Which is always great - to be told that you need to work harder! The thing is, Learn To Play Day is about people learning for themselves, people having a go. Lots of people go through life regretting that they didn’t pick up an instrument or pursue an instrument, and we want to get kids into it. Drumming is a really good way to work out. You get to whack stuff. It’s brilliant.”
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Nights at Hope Works have become something of legend here in Sheffield. Set up by Mixed in Sheffield, the warehouse location has hosted some fantastic events fuelled by music from renowned DJ’s over the world. This month they welcome Boddika to their NonPlus event on March 7 – who’ll be making a triumphant return to Hope Works after a few acclaimed sets previous. Joy Orbison, Lo Shea, Chris Duckenfield, The DJ Pipes and Linneman will also be on the bill. Expect the best laser shows, a buzzing atmosphere and huge house hits. With tickets selling out two months in advance, extra tickets have been made available online and in stores throughout the city. £8-£25, www.hope-works.co.uk
helIpad appeal takes oFF Featuring a plethora of comedy and music acts, the Queens Social Club is hosting a night to raise money for a helipad to be built close to the Major Trauma Centre at Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital this month. The current ‘secondary’ helipad was built more than 20 years ago - and is both too small and too far from the Major Trauma Centre. Secondary means that patients must be transferred from the helicopter into a land ambulance then driven to the emergency department - adding precious minutes and risking additional
discomfort and complications. BBC Radio Sheffield presenter and comedian Jimmy Carol will be hosting the night which also features performances from comedy legends The Grumbleweeds, vocalist Paul Pashley, dancers Dance Nation, girl duo Angel Alliance, ska band Mister Moo & His New Shoes, Welsh crooner Robert Craig and close up table magic. All acts are donating their services for free so pop along to raise money for a great cause and have a ton of fun while you’re at it. March 23, £7.50.
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Todd Terry Chat + Win Tix To History At Magna! The all-conquering Todd Terry hits Magna this month for History – a massive one of a kind night which’ll take you on a whirlwind ride through the history of house music. Headlining across five arenas will be over 50 of the most influential DJs and Live PAs who’ve all made a massive contribution to house music since its birth back in the 80s right up to the modern day. Farley Jackmaster Funk, Graeme Park, Sonny Fodera, Flashmob, Allister Whitehead, Rob Tissera – the list goes ON! We’ve got an exclusive chat with Todd Terry plus the chance to win a pair of tix to this must–attend event. Get involved at www.exposedmagazine.co.uk for more. For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 73
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TOP picks Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque
West Street Live // March 1 // £7.50 adv, £9 OTD Celebrate the Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque’s 7th birthday in style with a fun filled night at West Street Live. With a host of UK burlesque favourites taking to the stage, including Satine Di Monte, Raven Noir, Deadly Nightshade, Sir Midnight Blues, Scarlet Butterfly, and many more, the night is sure to be filled with excitement. There’s also a raffle full of prizes to be won, and spectators who come dressed up have a chance to win the Best Dressed Guest award. If there’s any burlesque night to go to this year, this is the one. www.secretsoftheboudoirburlesque.com
tank top Since its recent refurbishment, Tank has established itself as one of Sheffield’s biggest venues on the underground music scene. Based on the New York City subway, the striking interior boasts graffiti art - plus, there’s also been a dancefloor extension. Swedish house DJ Jonas Rathsman headlines a top Voodoo SuNKeN night on March 9. Jonas has been dubbed as one of the DJs to watch, earning critical acclaim from the likes of Radio 1’s Annie Mac and music mogul Zane Lowe. After performing DJ sets all around the world, including Coachella and Ultra Music Festival, it’s guaranteed to be a big’un. www.voodoosheffield.co.uk
Revival
Plug // March 28 // £10 Revival launches its debut night at Plug on March 28 with a stellar lineup of top classic house DJ’s. Boasting an impressive 28-year career, and performing at some of the top clubs around the world, Allister Whitehead graces the decks for the opening night, joined by Ben Gath, Reece Bird and solo saxophonist Cat on Sax. Described as a “classic club night for the over 25’s”, Revival is sure to be a blast from the past for the oldest clubbers gracing the dancefloor. Search Facebook for more.
Gett Off
The Harley // March 14 // £5-£6 Gett Off hosts two of the best underground garage names in DJ Q and Flava D at The Harley on March 14. Despite only releasing his debut album Innefable last year, DJ Q has been a dominant figure in the UK bassline scene for the last decade. Flava D is also a big name in grime, teaming up with DJ Q for single ‘PS’, which is sure to go down a storm when performed on the night. Search Facebook for more.
Role.Play
The Red House // March 14 // £3 Role.Play made their debut in October 2014 - to huge success. This is a new pop-up event that brings the art to the people in alternative places. You’ll have a dose of local artists, a vast variety of female DJs, eclectic music and artwork. Each month, there’s a new theme – with March shenanigans based around a circus themed night. Circus Hallam will be demonstrating their considerable skills alongside live performances from the likes of Red K, Shakti, Smalls and Danny Beattie. See www.facebook.com/Roleplaysheffield.
TNK Presents…
the dough rollers
WHERE: maida vale When: March 5 Fronted by Malcom Ford – the son of Hollywood actor Harrison Ford – The Dough Rollers come to Maida Vale in Sheffield for a free show on March 5. Let that sink in for a min, yeah? After extensive tours with the likes of Bob Dylan and Queens of the Stone Age - and an upcoming single being produced by QOTSA frontman Josh Homme - it’s clear that the rock/blues four-piece are set for big things in the future. We’re all over this one. Be sure to get involved. See Facebook for more.
The Night Kitchen // March 20 // £8+ The Night Kitchen is serving up yet another one of its famous all-nighters. Locked Groove and South London Ordnance will be the hosts of the party until 7am. The Bassment special guest on the night is Space Dimension Controller, with Squarehead and Pedram providing the sides. The night is sure to cook up plenty of memories and excitement, leaving you hungry for more. Search Facebook for more.
Mr Scruff DJ Set
Queens Social Club // March 20 // £12-£16 Harley Live presents the legendary electro producer DJ Mr. Scruff, hosting a five-hour sold-out DJ set at Queens Social Club on March 20. Expect classic hits such as Get A Move On! and Spandex Man to bring the groove to the set, as well as many others over a whole range of genre’s, providing entertainment for everyone, no matter what you’re in to.
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Over 20,000 dance music fans have visited Digital Society events in Leeds – and next month features their biggest and best to date for their 8th birthday headed up by the Godfather of Trance Paul van Dyk. We caught up with the legend himself ahead of one of the UK’s most iconic dance shindigs of the year to find out more. Hi Paul, you’re playing Digital Society’s 8th anniversary on March 6. It’s a big ‘un! You looking forward to returning to the UK? I’m always looking forward to coming back! We’re ever closer to the release of my new album ‘The Politics Of Dancing 3’ now. For a DJ/Producer, these are the best times. It’s the point when you can finally break loose with all the music you’ve been working on but haven’t been able to play. Digital Society crowds are going to be among the first in the world to hear a lot of the music good and live for the first time. You’ve played to crowds all over the world. Where’s your favourite place to play? Over the course of my professional life, I’ve never been able to settle on one place that’s the all-out favourite place to play. A lot have one factor, large or small - sound, audience, venue, lights, tech set-up, etc - that you could say make it a candidate for the best. Picking one I believe doesn’t seem just to all the others. People say to me: ‘Oh, it must be Ibiza, right?’ Having had a residency at Cream Amnesia there for 15 years, I’ve a very special connection with it. It’s an incredible and unique place, without a doubt. Even to say that was my favourite though, I could never be absolutely certain.
How did you get into DJing? When ‘the Wall’ came down, I went to all the clubs in Berlin in quick succession, and just became the biggest possible fan of electronic music. From there, I began to make mix tapes for myself and for my friends. One of my friends passed on a tape I’d done to the promoters of Tresor in Berlin (one of the very first techno-devoted clubs in Europe) and that’s how I got my first show. What was it like growing up in Berlin? Under a Communist government, it was an oppressive time. Getting hold of music, vinyl etc was almost impossible. In fact, the very first record I ever owned was smuggled to East Germany by my grandma who was allowed to travel to the West. One positive thing that did come of life behind the wall was that it gave you a very healthy, wellbalanced respect and appreciation for personal freedom once it came down. Growing up, what music did you like to listen to? When I was a kid, I was a massive Smiths fan. I didn’t speak English, so I didn’t know what they were singing about, but I felt they were a very special band. Aside from that, a lot of Depeche Mode and other early synth-led bands. There’s currently a lot of talented DJs on the scene, who do you like to listen to? I think Maarten de Jong and Ben Nicky are showing a huge amount of potential. Every year, their tracks and performances get better and better. They always have these original sounds and interesting production techniques pushing them along. Their performances are really full of energy and naked enthusiasm.
You’ve been very successful on the music scene for quite a few years now, what has been your personal highlight or greatest achievement? To me, the achievement of artistic freedom is what I’m happiest and proudest with. The independence to do what I feel in the studio and on stage without anyone - labels, managers, marketers etc - telling me ‘you should be doing this’, ‘you can’t do that’, ‘you should be working with X, Y or Z’ or whatever. There have been many other occurrences and awards that I’ve been thrilled by, of course, but consistently, over time, artistic freedom is what is the most important, what’s made me happiest and what I’m proudest of. You shared a Grammy Award for your work on The Dark Knight soundtrack. What was that like for you? Extraordinary! There’s no other word for it. And what inspires your music? Life, in general… it’s a perpetual motion. Finally, what are your plans for 2015? It’s all about ‘The Politics Of Dancing 3’ from this point. Over the years, many people have asked if there would ever be another ‘Politics Of Dancing’. I’d often thought about the idea, myself. About two years ago, I decided ‘hey, why not?’ If there’s a project that we’re all still so passionate and enthusiastic about, that is requested by the audience regularly, and over such a long period of time, then really, why not do it? We’ve already had the first singles out. ‘Only In A Dream’ was out in November and ‘Guardian’, which is my just-released first collaboration with Aly & Fila - but those form the tiniest tip of the iceberg. There’s so much more to come!
Digital Society Leeds celebrates eight years at the forefront of the UK Trance scene with the biggest event programme in DS history on March 6. Joining Paul van Dyk will be the likes of Ferry Corsten, uplifting maestro’s Aly & Fila, and an array of superstar DJs. For the full line-up and tix head to www.digitalsociety.co.uk. Visit www.paulvandyk.com and www.o2academyleeds.co.uk for tickets and more.
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E x p o s e d M e e t s T h e St r a n g l e r s . Notorious rock four piece The Stranglers hit Sheffield’s O2 Academy this month. After celebrating their 40 year anniversary, not to mention scoring 17 UK top 40 albums, this will be a show to remember. Laura Garner caught up with vocalist and guitarist Baz to get the low-down on their upcoming performance... Hey Baz, how are you doing today? I’m very well thanks. I’m glad you’re from Sheffield - it’s one of my all-time favourite places! My best mate of all time lives in Parsons Cross. I think Sheffield’s fantastic and I’ve come down tons since joining the band. I love that it’s such a working class, friendly city - what you see is what you get. It really reminds me of my hometown, in the North East. My stereotype of Sheffield is definitely the flat caps and whippets. It’s such an industrial city and I love the steel background - my mate says ‘coiiiil’ instead of ‘coal’ which is a laugh. It’s just a good, honest city and I’m looking forward to playing to the friendly crowd. So, can you tell us a bit about the journey that’s led The Stranglers to celebrating 40 years together recently? To be honest, none of us ever thought we’d
last this long. Jet and Hugh got the band together and they all squatted in Surrey, just young lads getting whatever gigs they could. They just didn’t care; they were quite aggressive and looked ‘different’, sounded unique and had gumption. They developed that insular gang mentality we still have today - The Stranglers against the world. How did you come about joining the band? I was in Small Time Heroes, doing European tours. I kept in touch with the lead singer and found out that The Stranglers were looking for a new guitar player - they didn’t advertise to the public so they didn’t get bombarded. The missus at the time said no though, so I called them, said I really appreciate the chance but couldn’t commit. That lasted all of a weekend. The missus finally gave her blessing, I borrowed £100 off a mate (I was on the dole) and got a train down for the audition. I got the gig, which was the turning point really, and went on to play my first public show - a festival in Belgium. We hear you have quite a list of misdemeanours. And your lyrics have often got you into trouble too. What’s
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the naughtiest thing you’ve done as a band? We’re not as bad these days… although we do have our moments. The lyrics in the early days did cause a bit of controversy, didn’t they? We were accused of being sexist a lot – but, to be honest, we just wrote songs the way we saw them. I honestly don’t know what all the fuss was about! We were accused of being racist, when actually it was an anti-racist song, just with a controversial title to get attention - which obviously worked! Some people just don’t have an imagination. The worst thing the band has done is probably gaffa taping a journalist to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower with his pants down in 1979 - HILARIOUS! The message is, don’t f*ck with us - because you won’t be able to handle it. What can we expect from your ‘March On’ tour? The unexpected, excuse the cliché! We’re definitely not a nostalgia band, but we know people expect to hear some of our best songs. We have to please ourselves as a band though and enjoy what we’re playing. We tend to rehearse around 40 songs, old and new, and mix them up. We
For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk only play about 30 of them, and play about with them for our own fun! People know what to expect from The Stranglers, and that is the unexpected. What musical genres would you say are your main influences? It’s honestly impossible to say. 18 albums in, there’s been big changes over 40 years, nothing stays the same. We’ve had the acoustic period, the UFO trend during the drug period which every rock band has, and even a light, frothy 80s pop phase. We’ve done jazz, country, with interplay of guitar, keyboard and even harmonica. There’s a common thread in The Stranglers and that’s that we do what we want when we want - which is the beauty of the band. What’s your best memory from your long-spanning career? Oh, definitely playing in Glastonbury. They actually said they’d never have us after a little incident in the 80s - but eventually relented! We had the same set as Lady Gaga, actually, and an 80,000 strong audience compared to her 30,000! It was a traditional English summer’s day, no clouds in the sky, we played right until 2pm and it was great. Not sure if I can tell you my favourite memory to be honest - it’s not clean enough! So, where does it go from here for The Stranglers? There has to be a time to stop. It’s life, music is seen as a young profession too often. We can’t go on forever. We will carry on until we can’t go on anymore – we’ll have to be stopped! We’re looking forward to our time in Sheffield! It’s early on in the tour, so we’ll still be messing about with the set, so there’ll be a few surprises. I always know loads of people in the audience when I come to Sheffield too - so it’ll be good to see some friendly faces! The stranglers will be coming to The o2 academy on March 7. see www. o2academysheffield.co.uk for more.
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MONKEY MAGIC
Our resident anthropoidean #LAD soundtracks your month ahead. Usher – Burn The group was originally called The Guildford stranglers and operated out of The jackpot, a Guildford off-licence run by their drummer jet black.
Sheffield Motorpoint Arena – March 15 Ooooh, it’s just me, you and the dancefloor. As the strobe lights illuminate our furry figures, I’ve got to tell you that this monkey is starting to feel a burning sensation in places that that should remain unspoken. In fact, I need to go and get some cream for this. Sit tight.
The band’s early albums, rattus norvegicus, no More Heroes and black and White were all released within a period of 13 months. bassist, jean-jacques burnel, is a martial arts enthusiast – who once punched music journalist jon savage at a promotional event.
Wolf Alice – Moaning Lisa Smile
Leadmill – 27 March How do you tell the difference between a monkey and an ape? Well, it’s really quite simple: monkeys have tails, apes don’t. I’m a monkey. Wanna see me tail?
The Qemists – Dem Na Like Me
Corporation – 7 March Dancehall vibes like this tend to cause all sorts of monkey madness at one of our jungle raves. Nuttin’ but arms, legs and the occasional banana peel flying through the air. Scenes.
Charlie XCX - Break The Rules (Tiesto Remix)
Plug – March 28 Banana, poo in hand, rave, repeat. Banana, poo in hand, rave, repeat.
Mr Scruff – Fish
The Harley – 5 March Scruffy is the man, man. I once caught a six-hour set from him at a warehouse party in Manchester and I genuinely thought my brain was going to explode; the guy completely re-programmed my mind, you know? Suffice to say, I’ll be swinging down T’Harley to try soak up a bit more of this guy’s brilliance. You should, too.
Placebo – Every You, Every Me
02 Academy – 13 March Another little monkey fact for you: if there’s a lack of food, female monkeys will refrain from mating until there are better circumstances for getting pregnant. As you can probably imagine, MY FRIDGE IS ALWAYS FULL, BABY. UHN!
The High Kings – Finnegan’s Wake
The Greystones – March 11 Do you have any Irish in you?… Would you like some?
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The Vespers Sisters and Brothers
You’ve got to hand it to The Vespers; their ability to breakthrough into the music mainstream with their Christian Americana folk music is somewhat admirable. Sister duo Callie and Phoebe Cryar provide perfect harmonising vocals - and brothers Taylor and Bruno Jones provide the backbone to each track with drums and percussion. Beginning to listen to their latest musical instalment ‘Sisters and Brothers’, opening track ‘Break the Cycle’ begins as a stomping opener, very punchy - with the Cryar sisters wonderfully displaying their big vocal talents. Their current sound has more bite about it than previous works; it’s less easy-listening and more anthemic Americana. Unfortunately, ‘Break the Cycle’ is not a taste of things to come, as the following tracks are riddled with squeamishly clichéd lyrics. In terms of writing, it is slightly lacking in thought and wit. Track five, ‘Not Enough’, is the worst offender - possessing the same lyrical eloquence similar to that of a High School Musical film. This would almost be forgivable, but the album also possesses an unforgivable amount of toe-curling key-changes, which would rival the first excruciating week of The X Factor live shows. It’s not terrible, but it’s certainly not memorable. The backbone is there, and the album opener really displays The Vespers’ mainstream potential. However, overall, there’s a lot left to be desired. Emily Beaumont 5/10
Pumpin’ On Mi Stereo Don Caballero – American Don
Math-rock is a largely unfamiliar genre that never quite made it over to our side of the pond in a big way, but the dense riffs and weird time signatures (the name comes from the ‘mathematical’ rhythmic complexity) are rewarding for those willing to delve into the messy musical goodness. Don Caballero’s American Don (2000) is arguably where the genre reached its peak. Spindly, intricate guitar lines wrap themselves around each other, with dissonant riffs taking cues from equal parts indie-rock and jazz. Damon Che’s maniacal drumming propels the beast forward at lightning speeds and twists the songs inside out as the time signature switches at the drop of a hat. They had a bit of a falling out after this, and the core line-up never returned, so American Don will always be the definitive Don Cab album for me. Joe Moulam.
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Papa Roach F.E.A.R. The main problem with Papa Roach is just how good their early material was. Genre-changing, perhaps. They seem to have hit their peak on their second album and gone downhill from there. While ‘F.E.A.R.’ is well written and well put together, it continues the trend of a Papa Roach that has slowly been falling from grace since the fantastic ‘Infest’ - released a staggering 15 years ago. Frontman Jacoby Shaddix and the band, however, continue to shine in the starlight, with a sell-out tour around the world in 2014 and an upcoming Academy tour in March 2015. ‘F.E.A.R.’ is much like Papa Roach’s career; starts off really well but slides slowly downhill. Opening track, title track and single/video ‘Face Everything and Rise’ reminds us of why we all fell in love in with Papa Roach in the first place. But, by the time you reach final track ‘Warriors’ – or ‘Fear Hate Love’ in the deluxe edition – it’s forgivable to lose interest. While the tracks are decent, they’re nothing new, they’re nothing ground-breaking and nothing we haven’t heard before. Overall, a good album, but nothing that stands out from the crowd. Adam Benney 5/10
Adamski Revolt Always remembered for the ground-breaking 90s dance hit ‘Killer’, Adamski shoots the scene into a new direction with a bass heavy revival of classical jazz music, resulting in what he terms ‘future waltz’. ‘Revolt’, Adamski’s newly released album, places itself at the cutting edge of electronic sound containing mixtures of grime, dubsteb and DnB amidst some welcome throwbacks to the 90s dance scene. The album sees a variation of contributors; from the delightful vocals of Shanki in ‘Golden Brown’ creating a soulful, soft-pop tone, to the stark contrast of dirty cockney swag in ‘London Dungeon’ with Congo Natty. At times, Adamski delves into the political, with the album taking a lyrically controversial, slightly risky turn by spilling a religious tirade in the track ‘Boo Pope’. Controversial, yes, but it’s refreshing to listen to dance music which actually contains some type of message or meaning (take note, Calvin Harris). Despite a few weak tracks which may wash over the listener, this impressive collection, motivated by the history and rhythm of waltz, introduces a flowing line up of chart-topping electronic sounds from the Godfather himself. Laura Garner 6/10
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Glass Caves Hailing from Leeds, Glass Caves have certainly grafted their way to a music career. From busking on the streets, to funding their first album ‘Alive’ entirely themselves, these boys have worked their way up the musical ladder the good oldfashioned way. Ahead of their gig at Plug March 21, we had a chat with member Matt to hear all about it. Hailing from Leeds yourselves, I’m sure you’re familiar with Sheffield… We’re fairly familiar yeah. We’ve not really played many of the venues but we’ve done plenty of busking around Sheffield’s streets! So what can we expect from a Glass Caves live set? A lot of noise, a lot of hair, a lot of energy.
The Dron Is On! The mighty Dronfest is set to be held on Sunday August 2. Located behind the Sheffield FC football ground, on Sheffield Road, Dronfield, confirmed acts include the likes of Andy Fairweather Low, The Low Riders and Doncaster duo Rita Payne. As the frontman and founder member of ‘Amen Corner’, superstar Andy Fairweather Low has enjoyed chart hits such as Gin
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WHERE: queens social club When: january 31 With the release of new album ‘Happy People’ just days away, Queens Social Club was treated to two nights of high-energy live shows courtesy of Peace. An expectant younglooking crowd gathered once again on the Saturday, eager for a sneak preview of the band’s new material, some old favourites, and of course, a good time. Support came in the form of all-female act The Moon, setting the scene well with an array of danceable indie numbers. After palpable anticipation, Peace’s set rolled in with the bombastic ‘Higher than the Sun’, sending everyone into an early frenzy, and lead singer Harrison Koisser cast an imposing figure donned in his signature vintage style. More familiar first album tunes followed before the room was greeted to “a couple of newies” - including the hook-laced single ‘Gen Strange’. But this was very much a night for crowd-pleasers, with deafening singalongs to ‘Float Forever’ and ‘Wraith’ being particular highlights, not to mention the waving sea of hands to the ethereal ‘California Daze’. As a row of fans clamoured to the front of the stage in the encore, beer glasses hurtling back and forth behind them, and an army of crowdsurfers plunged forward, there was proof for all to see (if it was ever needed) that this band puts on a show that contradicts their name in the finest possible way. Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas.
WIN TICKETS TO SEE USHER AT THE MOTORPOINT ARENA!
I’ve gotta say you’re all sporting some pretty impressive barnets and beards! They keep us warm! For voluminous hair our drummer swears by wash-n-go.
World-renowned R&B king Usher hits the Motorpoint Arena on March 15. The show comes to the city as part of his UR Experience tour, in anticipation of the new album, UR - set to be released sometime this year. This will be Usher’s first headline European tour in four years, and comes off the back of recent UK top 10 single, ‘Good Kisser’. He’ll be joined at the Arena by Norwegian duo Nico & Vinz, AKA Envy, who had a summer smash hit in 2013 with ‘Am I Wrong?’
Noted. You’ve also got a new single ‘Breaking Out’ out March 9, what can you tell us about it? It’s definitely got a feel of ambition to it. It’s a good ole’ rock-n-roll sing-along song. Going back to your first album ‘Alive’, I heard that was entirely self-funded… It was, yeah. We put all the money we got for busking towards it. Everything we earn from gigging goes straight back into the band. We don’t take any money away from it. Last year was a pretty big year for Glass Caves. Any personal highlights? Definitely Y Not Festival. The main stage was absolutely massive - which we love. We love having plenty of space to run around on! Catch Glass Caves at ‘This Feeling’ at Plug March 21. For tickets head to www.the-plug. com
House Blues and Hello Susie. ‘Doncaster’s finest songwriters’, and former Exposed In Session stars, Rita Payne are sure to provide an eye-popping performance. Eighteen acts will cover two stages (Main Stage and Acoustic Tent) and activities are available for all ages - from toddlers to grannies. Early bird tickets announced soon. Don’t miss out! Keep your eyes on www.dronfest.co.uk for more.
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Surfing songsmiths Sunset Sons have been making waves in music circles with their glorious sunshine-soaked sound and instantly infectious songs. Now, getting ready to tour the UK ahead of their debut album, Exposed had to catch up with Drummer Jed for a chat. Hi Jed, how are you today? I’m good thanks, just travelling back to England to visit family for the first time in a while. Sounds good. So who else makes up the Sunset Sons and how did you all meet? Well, I’m on drums, then we’ve got Rory on vocals and keys, Pete on Bass and Rob on Guitar. We met in Hossegor in the SouthWest of France where I’d been teaching surfing. I stopped off in a friend’s café called Le Surfing and Rory just happened to be in there, sat in the corner on a little Casio keyboard playing some tunes. I thought he was great, and we hatched a plan right there to form a cover band, play gigs in the Alps by night and snowboard by day. We managed to cobble together the rest of the band and the rest is history. How did the transition from covers band to writing and playing your own material come about? We’d done a couple of seasons up in the Alps and it was great. We were making
decent money, playing music and going snowboarding every day, but people kept telling us we should have a real crack at writing our own stuff. So we rented a ballet studio and had a go – aiming to write at least a song a week. There was no specific sound in mind, and although our first song was bullshit, we soon found our feet and came out with ‘She Wants’, which we put on our first EP. Why did the band choose to set up home in the South-West of France? Well the surfing in Hossegor is legendary, and the place is magical. It’s a real melting pot with all different types of people always coming and going, because if you’re a surfer in Europe you’ll definitely visit at some point. We just never left. [Laughs] How’s the surfing over there at this time of year? Very cold! But I’m from Newcastle so it doesn’t bother me as much – our bassist is used to sunny Sydney shores so it’s probably more of a pain for him. Do you see yourself in the lineage of bands like the Beach Boys or are you just a band that happens to love surfing?
It’s just the common interest that brought us all together; without surfing there would be no Sunset Sons, but I don’t think it particularly influences our music. The main effect it has is if we’ve been surfing all morning we’re all relaxed and happy and ready to write music! You’ve managed to build a respectable UK fanbase without playing gigs in the typical major cities, are you looking forward to your big run of shows next year? Yeah it’s going to be really exciting to do a proper tour. I think for a while we just stayed in our comfort zone, playing the coastal towns where we knew friends and fans would come and see us but I think we’re ready to get into the big cities now. You’ll be coming to our hometown of Sheffield, sadly not much opportunity for surfing around our parts but hopefully you’ll enjoy the city. Yeah, we’re playing the Leadmill on March 9th, which I’m really looking forward to – I saw The Flaming Lips there when I was fourteen and I remember it being a really great venue. I bet that was a cracking gig. So is the Sunset Sons’ debut album in the works? It’s coming along yeah, it’s entirely written and we were in Nashville recording a few songs, so it’s about halfway done. We’re heading back out there in February and it should be ready for Summer. Does writing material for your first album differ from writing for an EP? Not really, to be honest. We’ve got more time to get things completely right - our first two EPs were recorded in a handful of days – but we still just set up in a circle facing each other and see what happens. Finally then, what can fans expect from the new Sunset Sons material? Well, it definitely sounds like the same band, but I think we’ve hit our stride now and we’re writing our best stuff yet.
Sunset Sons’ latest EP ‘No Bad Days’ is out now. Catch them live in Sheffield at The Leadmill on March 9. Tickets are £9. For more information see www.leadmill.co.uk.
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Top Picks
Placebo
O2 Academy // £29.50 // March 13 Alternative giants Placebo grace the O2 Academy stage for a sold out show on March 13; 20 years after their first ever show. With seven studio albums to their name, Placebo are one of the biggest names in the industry today, with the iconic and unique presence of Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal leading the band to success since their formation in 1994. Having sold over 11 million records worldwide, the London duo are definitely ones to watch in Sheffield this March. www. o2academysheffield.co.uk.
Future Islands
Plug // £16.50 // March 29 American synthpoppers Future Islands hit Plug at the end of the month on the back of their new album, Singles. With their Letterman appearance going viral, for the few of you who haven’t seen frontman Samuel Herring’s uniquely bizarre and brilliant stage presence, this is one to watch. Now very much in the limelight, Future Islands are proving to their new fans that they’re still as musically fresh and talented as ever. www.the-plug.com.
Wednesday 13
Corporation // £13 // March 5 With January’s release of ‘Monsters of the Universe: Come Out And Plague,’ Joseph Poole a.k.a. Wednesday 13 comes to Corp with his unique brand of hard rock, developed and evolved over a 23 year long career. The former Murderdolls frontman is guaranteed to show off an impressive stage show, providing masses of entertainment with his vast experience. www.corporation.org.uk.
King King
Sheffield City Hall // £15 // March 13 Voted as the Best Band for a third year running at the British Blues Awards 2014, King King take to the Sheffield City Hall with their groovy blues rock. In five years, they’ve already played gigs ranging from Eastern Europe to breakfast shows in Canada. Veteran kilt-wearing frontman Alan Nimmo is already a leading name in blues with The Nimmo Brothers, so be sure to expect big things from their third album, to be released this spring. www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk. 92 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk
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Hawkwind
Sheffield City Hall // £22.50 // March 3 With a career spanning over five decades and an astounding 26 albums, Hawkwind are considered one of the first ever space rock bands. The “lord of space rock” Dave Brock has lead the way for Hawkwind ever since their formation, with other members being more recent additions. This classic act is set to spark up the City Hall with psychedelic lighting, stage dancers and stilt walkers, you’d be mad to miss it. www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk.
Usher
Motorpoint Arena Sheffield // March 15 // £35-£55 Global superstar Usher will be bringing his soulful tones to our Steel City this March. The American singer, songwriter, producer and actor (all-round superhero) will be previewing sounds from his eighth studio album. Get ready for smooth R‘n’B licks mixed with party, dancefloor anthems. www.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk
Rita Payne
The Greystones // March 7 // £8 After selling out their highly demanded Christmas show in just three weeks, lots of Payn-ies were left bitterly disappointed. Kicking off their tour in Sheffield, this alluring duo will be travelling across the UK to wow audiences with their mind blowing acoustics. Don’t miss out this will be the pair’s final appearance in Sheffield for a while. www. mygreystones.co.uk/Events.
Spandau Ballet
Motorpoint Arena // £44 // March 6 Tony Hadley and co. have brought iconic tunes to our ears for many years and now they bring them live to the Motorpoint Arena. With classics such as ‘Gold’ and ‘True,’ the arena is sure to be filled with thousands of Spandau admirers. Six years after their highly anticipated reformation, Hadley will be joined on stage by the renowned Kemp brothers and fellow original members, Steve Norman and John Keeble. www.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk.
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Exposed Meets Ward Thomas. Words: Adam Benney.
After winning the best album at the British Country Music Awards in 2014 with their debut release, From Where We Stand, we caught up with twins Lizzy and Catherine of Ward Thomas to speak about their future plans, their upcoming tour and their new single. First off, you have a new single ‘A Town Called Ugley’ out on March 2 from your debut album; what’s the story behind the song? It’s a funny story actually, we were leaving Reading after a show and we got lost in Essex in a town called Ugley. We ended up driving around for about two hours; we kept passing the Ugleyman’s institute and the Ugley church. You’ve just come back from Nashville after two weeks there in the studio; is this for a new album or single? We recorded a new song - and it turned out really, really good, we’re really excited. We were in the studio with Jeff Lohan and it was pretty much just a writing and recording trip. But when we came back, we went from a nice sunny Nashville to a home covered in snow, it was odd! You have a UK tour in March where you’re playing three Yorkshire dates –
including Plug here in Sheffield. What can we expect? Will you play any new songs? New songs, yes! We’ll also be playing some new covers too; we’re very, very excited to show everyone what we have. It’ll be interesting to see what everyone thinks. Our new material is influenced by Taylor Swift; the new stuff has country and pop elements. Obviously as twins, you two have grown up side by side; does song writing just happen naturally between you? Is it just natural twin chemistry? We’ve grown up together; we’ve experienced the same things together so naturally writing came easy. We both know each other’s strengths and weaknesses. There are days where we just make up a melody on the piano or guitar. Sometimes we create a song around one line, ‘Push for the Stride’ for example was created around one line. We love song writing. You’re both only 20, right? Yeah, we actually turn 21 in March during our tour, we have a day off for our birthday after the show in Reading! You’ve already won the best album at the British Country Music Awards with your debut album and you’ve been played on Radio 2; are you hoping to
break into the UK charts this year? Yeah, let’s hope, you never know! ‘Ugley’ is going to get some time on Radio 2, so we’re hoping to get in the charts in the next year, but we’re just going to carry on touring. We’ll see, you never know! When you’re not singing, touring and writing, what do you do in your down time? We do lots; we visit our mum in the country, that’s where we are now. We have our dogs Pocket and Twiggy, we take them on walks. We ride our horses, go on runs, we like to keep active and see our friends and have fun! What are your other plans for the year, overseas tours perhaps? After the March tour, we have plans for Benelux; Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands. We also have some summer festivals and we’re going back to Nashville, obviously for the CMA [Country Music Association] in June. We want to release a few songs in Nashville too. Final question, what is the ultimate ambition for your career? We want to be doing this all our life. We want to be Loretta Lynn! She’s still performing in her 80’s and she loves what she does. We just want to do it our whole life!
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Line-Up So Far
And So I Watch You From Afar, billy bragg, Blanck Mass, buzzcocks, Dutch Uncles, Gulf, Hey Sholay, jagaara, Knifeworld, Marika Hackman, Martha Reeves, Melle Mel + scorpio, Nai Harvest, Portico, Robyn Sherwell, roman, Flugel, Shopping, slaves, Sugarhill Gang, Tropics, Walls, West street Mob
It’s that time of year again. Tramlines 2015 is rapidly approaching – and, with the acts announced so far, it’s set to be one of the biggest years yet. Hitting the city July 24-26, Sheffield’s inner-city music festival has seen some epic happenings over the last seven years - offering an array of local and international talent with both experienced and emerging artists. The event will, as always, take place over a host of Sheffield’s best music venues and our charming outdoor spaces. Bringing a huge back-catalogue of hits including What Do I Get and Ever Fallen In Love, punk pioneers Buzzcocks will be top of the bill alongside rap royalty Sugarhill Gang, who will be sure to get the crowd going with hip-hop classics such as Rapper’s Delight (the first rap song ever to be in the top 40) and Apache. Hitting us with more old-school rap will be Melle Mel and Scorpio, who’ll be featuring hits such as The Message and White Lines - while West Street Mob will bring hip-hop boogie in the form of Break Dance - Electro Boogie. Motown legend Martha Reeves will certainly be Dancing in the Street, touching down in Sheffield shortly after the 50th anniversary of one of her biggest hits. Making his festival debut will be punk poet and political activist Billy Bragg, bringing his 30 year back-catalogue to a Sheffield audience. A wave of the UK’s best musical talent will also be making appearances. Acts include Manchester indie-pop five-piece Dutch Uncles, singer-songwriter and BBC 6 Music favourite Marika Hackman, duo and BBC Sound 2015 long-listers Slaves, North London sister trio Jagaara and Liverpudlian psychedelic pop outfit and former Guardian Band of the Day, Gulf. Enriching the electronic offering at Tramlines this year will be Roman Flugel, Blanck Mass and Portico. Tickets are £30 for all three days and can be purchased from www.tramlines.org.uk along with The Harley, the university of sheffield’s student union, The leadmill, City Hall and o2 academy.
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Exposed Meets wolf alice
Grunge-Folk alchemists Wolf Alice demanded attention with last year’s Creature Songs EP; cooked up in their bubbling cauldron of Rock with a pinch of thick, sludgy guitars and a dash of ferociously infectious pop melody - and now they’re getting ready to embark on a tour of the UK before unleashing their debut album. Exposed caught up with lead singer and guitarist Ellie Rowsell for a chat about new material and humdrum postshow antics. How was 2014 for Wolf Alice after the release of the Creature Songs EP caught everyone’s attention? Busy! We played loads of festivals last Summer, Glastonbury was particularly good, and we went to America for a tour for the first time. Other than plenty of gigs, and signing to a record label, we’ve been working on our first album. How’s the debut coming along? It’s been going really well – we’re nearly done now and everything’s been tracked. We’re just putting the finishing touches on it -which mainly means renaming the cringey song titles (laughs). Has it been a different experience from recording the EPs? Well, we’ve had a lot more time to get everything right, and it’s been really interesting to work with producers that really know what they’re doing and know a lot more than us about guitars and stuff. Have you been playing any of the new material live? 98 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk
Yeah we’ve snuck a couple of new songs in at gigs here and there, and the reception has been really good. I was surprised at how willing fans were to listen to new stuff that they don’t know and can’t sing along to! So, on the upcoming tour, you’ll be stopping by dear old Sheffield – ever gigged here before? Yeah, we’ve played Sheffield loads of times, actually - for one reason or another. We always have an amazing time and it seems to be the only city where we actually go out for the night after the gig. I’m definitely looking forward to coming back. Your gigs seem to get pretty rowdy, got any good rock-bandtour stories? (Laughs) We like to put on a raucous show and play lots of heavy music, but unfortunately we’re all pretty boring people with no exciting stories! Maybe we need to do something wild just to get an answer to this question. Disappointing! Over the last two releases, the band seemed to gravitate more and more to the grungy rock vibe with plenty of thick distorted guitars, was this a conscious choice or did it just happen naturally? It was definitely a natural thing - probably just because that heavy stuff is the most fun to play live. We’ve never done the serious thing of sitting down and deciding what sound we want to go for – it just happens. Finally, what have you been listening to lately to inspire you? Hmmm, I can’t think of anything that won’t be embarrassing! Actually, I’ve been listening to Sia’s 1000 Forms of Fear, which is nothing like our music, and Iceage’s new album - which is probably more what people would expect me to listen to. Catch Wolf Alice at The Leadmill on March 27. Tickets are £12, www. leadmill.co.uk for more.
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The latest production from local organisation Black Box will unite four modern day icons. The music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Marc Bolan and Lou Words: Reed will come together in a stunning Rachel show featuring a live band, singers, Heward. professional dancers and visuals. We met the dancers behind the show and had a chat with Black Box founders Jennie Swift and John Slater to find out what’s in store. What’s the show about and what inspired you to put on this production? Jennie: The show’s called Cracked Actors and we’re uniting the music of icons, Bowie, Bush, Bolan and Reed, on one stage with dance and visual movement. John: I think the reason why we’ve chosen these people in particular is, putting aside the fact that I’ve been a huge fan of theirs since my teenage years, is the fact that they all kind of worked together at some point. They were very much in each other’s pockets. Jennie: And they often worked with the same choreographer. They were influenced by each other. John: It created a new sort of style, certainly for the pop culture. They pioneered it. What Jennie and I like to get
involved in very much taps into it. Jennie: We are a tribute show, even though you might cringe away from that idea. The band and the music is 100% live as well as the singers. John’s arranging the music – every night at the moment we’ve got Kate Bush on! And we’re also choreographing everything. The dancers are doing it all themselves. How did you choose just four icons? John: Well, it was because they worked together, they set the standard I think. There are other icons. We did think Iggy Pop as he was around the same scene but replaced him with Kate Bush for more diversity. First of all, she’s a female artist; we didn’t want just a whole load of testosterone on stage! Secondly, her music lends itself to everything that the dancers can do, as opposed to just bouncing around on stage to Iggy Pop… How did you choose the dancers? Jennie: We’ve worked with them before and they’re brilliant dancers and lovely people. I know that they’ll do a fantastic job and will be able to add things as well. I wanted people that would take it as a creative opportunity. They have a brief and we’ve given them songs but the choreography is up to them. They will
bring their own styles and talent to the stage. It’s their interpretation. Who are the musicians and singers? Jennie: Paris Phipps will be singing Lou Reed and Rob Benson is doing both Marc Bolan and David Bowie. He was actually in T-Rex; after Marc Bolan died Micky Finn chose Benson to carry on. Not that you can, but he was thought good enough to step into Bolan’s shoes. Then we’ve got Marilyn who does a very good Kate Bush. Will there be a lot of costumes and theatrics? Jennie: The band and the singers won’t actually be dressed up as a tribute, it’s more the dancers that will be in costume and having fun with that side of things. John: The show’s about celebrating the music, music that has stood the test of time. We’re not trying to whisk people back to the 70’s or 80’s. Their music was about creativity, and we want to represent it in a different form, rather than simply just play it. This is where the dancers and visuals come in. Jennie: We’re working with Rotherham College’s media department, for the staging, make-up and things like that. Desert Island Discs style ultimatum: if you had to pick just one of the four
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Meet the dancers Lorian Biet:
“I started doing breakdancing years and years ago, then I moved onto parkour and free-running when I was in Greece. I was always really active; when I left school I had an interest in becoming a stuntman, as I really liked all the Jackie Chan films. I moved to the UK to teach. My style is quite acrobatic, drawing on freerunning.”
suzy dyson:
“In school I used to be in an orchestra and got roped into dancing by my best friend. I was a shy mess, and so scared. Two weeks later I ended up really enjoying it, quitting my musical instruments and focusing on that. I went to a local dance school to explore different styles of dance, and in Manchester and London as well. I also went to America for three months and when I came back I decided that this was what I wanted to do. I started up my own commercial and street style dance school, INK, as there was nothing like it in Sheffield.”
Louana Rose Contarino:
musicians to listen to on repeat for the rest of your life – which would it be? John: That’s easy for me, Bowie definitely. Jennie:I like them all, but I’m gonna be different and say Mark Bolan. Cracked Actors is all about the spirit of collaboration, who would be your dream musical collaboration? John: I don’t know. Personally I would have loved to do something with Deep Purple just because they had pure freedom on stage, and I grew up listening to them. Jennie: That might be the next one…
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a) Marc Bolan B) david Bowie C) Kate Bush
piLgRiM QUEst Artist and activist Rory Pilgrim considers the radical potential of language, by exploring our relationship between language, technology and each other, and what potential language now poses – in Words Are Not Signs, They Are Years. Bringing together a council of local elders for his platform residency to discuss progress from a generational perspective and the wisdom of age as a radical proposition, the elders’ conversations will be captured in the form of musical performances, poetry, song and posters that gradually fill the main space at Site Gallery. Over the four weeks of the residency, Pilgrim will collaborate with David Andrews, a poster maker from Sheffield who he has worked closely with since a chance encounter brought them together five years ago. Meticulously painted by hand, Andrew’s posters have been seen throughout the city since the 1970s. Rory’s work aims to tackle subjects such as social pacifism, revolution, youth powerlessness and homophobic violence. March 3-28, www.sitegallery.org
“I’m also part of INK, but I’ve always liked dance, doing ballet and tap when I was younger. Now I teach Zumba and fitness classes. I like street dancing and hip hop the best as for me, personally, you can express yourself through that. There’s a lot of attitude.”
simone Nycha thompson:
“I’ve always danced. I was an 80’s kid and dancing was just something you saw Michael Jackson doing, it wasn’t really a job. I tried ballet and tap but I was the naughty kid who would never stand still! I eventually joined Sheffield Youth Dance, which opened my eyes to this dance world that I didn’t know existed. At uni I did dance as an elective whilst I was doing Graphics, then I did another degree related to my love of dance. In the end I just wanted to get stuck in so I opened Nycha Dance Studios to create a place for it in Sheffield. Contemporary is basically my style but I do street as well.”
staR–Ry NigHt A unique show written and created by Charles Ross, One Man Star Wars is a hilarious Star Wars Trilogy where he single-handedly plays all the characters, sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots into just sixty minutes! Much of Ross’ childhood was spent in a galaxy far, far away, watching Star Wars videos over – and over – and over again - with the result of his misspent youth this zany, hilarious and unique show. If you’ve already seen the movies, read the books and named your first-born Skywalker, Ross’ zany take on Star Wars is right up your alley - and sure to leave a lasting impression. Catch it at the Lyceum on March 23. £16.50, www. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 101
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Top Picks Elias String Quartet
Upper Chapel // March 3 // £18.15 The Elias String Quartet performs the final two instalments of their representation of the complete Beethoven string quartets - for one night only on March 3 at Upper Chapel. The quartet got their name from Mandelssohn’s oratorio, Elijah, of which Elias is its German form. They’ve performed all over the world since their inception in 1998, including at New York’s Carnegie Hall, the Washington Library of Congress and the Berlin Konzerthaus – and, with the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award given to them in 2010, they’re distinguished as being one of the best string quartets on the planet. www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
New Heights Winner of Best Company at the Taglioni European Ballet Awards, the Northern Ballet brings its latest dance-infused production of Emily Bronte’s classic romantic masterpiece Wuthering Heights to The Lyceum this month. Set in the 19th Century, Wuthering Heights tells the story of characters Cathy and Heathcliff and their romance in the Yorkshire moors. Passionate and obsessive, Cathy and Heathcliff’s love is as unruly and dangerous as the moors that surround them. Performed by ‘the best dance actors in the world’, the recital portrays the love affair in the true spirit encapsulated in the novel. Composed by renowned stage composer ClaudeMichel Schönberg (Les Misérables), choreographed by David Nixon and run by the Winner of Best Dance Company at the Taglioni European Ballet Awards, be sure to add the dates March 18-21 to your diary. £27-£37
Playing For Time
Crucible // March 12 – April 4 // Prices vary Richard Beecham directs Playing For Time; a play originally written by Arthur Miller in 1980, and adapted from the TV movie of the same name starring Vanessa Redgrave. Sian Philips leads the cast as Fania Fénelon, a Jewish singer and dancer who was part of an orchestra of women prisoners kept alive to make music for their Nazi captors in Auschwitz. Based on the true life autobiographical memoirs of Fénelon, the play drives the viewers through the emotions felt by the character during her time in captivity, and her attempts at singing and dancing for survival. This is a story of pure human spirit, togetherness and courage. www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
National Theatre Connections
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Studio // March 24 – 28 // £5 Eight young theatre companies from around the area bring their plays to Sheffield Theatres for the National Theatre Connections Festival. Take the time out to come and see some of the country’s brightest young talents and potential future stars. Ten plays are set to feature over five days, beginning with ‘The Accordion Shop’ by Cush Jumbo, performed by Lincoln Minster School on March 24, and ending with Hacktivists by Ben Ockrent – performed by Easy Street Theatre Company on March 28. www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Sister Act
Lyceum // March 10 – 14 // £12 - £22 Based on the cult hit movie and Broadway musical of the same name, The Croft House Theatre Company presents their annual amateur Lyceum performance, Sister Act for five nights in March. With original music by Tony Award winner Alan Menken of Disney fame, expect outrageous dancing, powerful soul and gospel accompanied by a heart-warming story. www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Boheme Rhapsody
Known as the famous opera that inspired the modern classical musical Rent, La Bohème tells the story of a group of struggling artists discovering love and loss - in this evening of heart-rending emotions, laughs and tears set in 19th century Paris. La Bohème is a tale of young love, starting on Christmas Eve in a Parisian garret. On this festive, snowy night, the lovers draw close, but poverty and ill-health force them apart. Their story is told in the most memorable music, from ‘Che gelida manina’ to the shattering brass chords announcing Mimi’s death. English Touring Opera’s new production, sung in Italian, promises to break every heart and breathe joy into the spirit of everyone who has ever wanted love. It comes to the Lyceum on March 30. £19-£28, www. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
La Traviata
Sheffield City Hall // March 17 // £16 Back by public demand, La Traviata ‘The Fallen Woman’ is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. It’s based on a play adaptation of the novel ‘La dame aux Camélias’ by Alexandre Dumas, fils. This adaptation stars Elena Dee and Alyona Kistenyova, and is based on the true story of the passionate loves and life of Violetta Valéry, a courtesan in Paris. Believed to be set in the 18th Century, the highlights to look forward to are the best known drinking song in opera, ‘Brindisi’ as well as the famed ‘Di Felice’ and Violetta’s solo rendition of ‘Addio Del Passato.’ www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
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Come and join us for a free 2 day festival celebrating local heritage and research. There will be opportunities to discover the archaeological and historical background of ecclesall Woods. enjoy a variety of free hands-on activities for all ages, ranging from smelting metals, pottery making, and miniature excavations. also learn about how past communities interacted with the wider sheffield landscape, exploring how this has helped to shape the city as it is today. Traditional musical performances and a wide variety of talks will also be held throughout the festival. looking forward to seeing you there!
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Come and be a part of experimental research, and help us to excavate the local Medieval Q pit furnaces!
Come and learn how deep the roots of iron go! Help make an Iron Age bloomery furnace and smelt iron! Come to the Ecclesall Woods Discovery Centre and help us rediscover local heritage!
Just a two minute walk from Sheffield train station, with excellent links to the M1, Electric Works is ideally situated for your event. Our fantastic facilities offer a variety of rooms to suit all your needs. So if you are looking for a venue from 2 to 150 delegates give us a call today. W:electric-works.net // E:info@electric-works.net Twitter:@electricworks // Tel: 0114 286 6200
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Exposed Meets choreographer extraordinaire, Wim Vandekeybus. Premiered in 1987, Wim Vandekeybus’s What the Body Does Not Remember caused a sensation in the world of dance - with its intense atmosphere and high-octane physicality. Now, 28 years on and with a new cast, this iconic piece of physical theatre remains one of the most exciting pieces of dance ever made – which visits Doncaster’s Cast this month for its only Yorkshire date of a 12 venue UK tour. We caught up with choreographer and company founder Wim Vandekeybus to find out more. Wim Vandekeybus has some rock ‘n’ roll fans. “It was our last night performing at the Kitchen in New York,” he remembers. “We came off stage, there was applause, and then suddenly there was a guy in the audience making a lot of noise: ‘Aaah! Yeeah!’ He was stamping his feet.” Vandekeybus and his dancers were startled by the reaction - even more so when they found out that the enthusiastic stamper was Iggy Pop. “We met him afterwards and he was: ‘Ah, yeah! Great! Rock ‘n’ roll!’ For us it was like, what’s happening here?” The year was 1987 and the thing that got Iggy so excited was What The Body Does Not Remember the first foray into choreography for Vandekeybus, a
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former psychology student who’d left university to tour as a performer with experimental Belgian director Jan Fabre. What The Body Does Not Remember’s premiere in Belgium had been greeted by negative reviews, but Vandekeybus and his company Ultima Vez (Spanish for ‘Last Time’) borrowed enough cash to take the show to New York - where it wasn’t only Iggy who liked it. What The Body… won a Bessie Award, New York’s highest accolade for new dance, and suddenly critics elsewhere changed their minds. “We came to perform again in Belgium,” says Vandekeybus. “And, you know what? Four stars.” That was the beginning of a long career for Vandekeybus, who’s continued to excite and provoke audiences ever since with a blend of raw physicality, radical theatrical ideas and occasional shock tactics (UK audiences may remember the ‘frog in a blender’ incident in Vandekeybus’s Blush which toured here in 2004). Vandekeybus readily admits he’s not one to look back, though... “I’m never nostalgic about things, I’m always interested in new work, the new work is different. It uses text. A lot of dance has got more conceptual. What we have here is pure physicality.” Since 1987, many other choreographers have been influenced by Vandekeybus’s explosive physical style, but he’d like audiences to see where it began. “With What The Body… we had to invent the language, the rules, so it’s the basis of everything we’ve done since. It’s very pure, like the alphabet.” Although the energy of What the Body… is rough and raw, the piece is tightly choreographed to the urgent rhythms of a soundtrack by Belgian composers Thierry de Mey and Peter Vermeersch. A succession of scenes sees the dancers acting and reacting at lightning speed and repeatedly
invading each other’s personal space in myriad ways. In one section, the dancers play pickpocket, stealing jackets from their victims’ backs; in another, the performers throw bricks to each other while running across the stage, breeze blocks flying perilously; in another, dancers are frisked by their partners with uncomfortable intimacy. This is not polite dance, this is not making pleasant shapes to pretty music, it’s the rush of urban existence, the brashness of casual relationships, the disconnect of modern life from our primal instincts. But the piece asks the performing bodies to remember those instincts. “I think it’s a kind of unrefusable movement. It’s where the movement has to happen. I was collecting these pictures to show to my dancers. A woman in a burning building who has to throw her baby out of the window, for a fireman to catch it. That emotion, that instinct, where you have no choice. Where you have to save a life. You can’t be polite. If a car is about to hit a child, you – bang! – push the child out of the way.” And this is the impulse that Vandekeybus seeks to reveal in his movement – survival. “I always said, it’s not dramatic,” he explains. “The drama is in the movement, we don’t have to play it like that. It’s very cool. In this way it has something that is timeless.” In the years since What The Body… was made, huge technological advances in everyday life have arguably led us even further from our natural, primal instincts. As has the way we structure society, according to Vandekeybus. “You know, the world is very unpractical. We need a lot of rules to make it function. We do need rules - but now, because there are so many rules, over-politeness, safety, for me there’s a kind of overprotection. All the adventure goes.” After nearly 30 years making works for the stage, Vandekeybus has certainly not lost his sense of adventure. He credits his staying power to the fact that he’s constantly working on a range of different projects. As well as being a choreographer, he’s also a photographer, a father and a film director. He’s currently making a feature film called Galloping Mind with a cast of 45 Bulgarian children. How has Vandekeybus changed in the years since he made What The Body…? “I think I’m much calmer now. Now I look a bit more before I come with a response.” But that certainly doesn’t mean the 51-year-old has mellowed. He’s going nowhere near the middle of the road. “I hate it when people can stay indifferent. But I never think ‘oh, I’m going to provoke’. I think, ‘what can be interesting?’” The response he’s hoping for from his audience is a visceral one. “I think it has to go to the belly. Like when you really fall in love. It doesn’t go by the head. You have to feel it here.” He clutches his hands to his stomach. “It has to go to the gut.”
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Exposed catches up with Phil Hawkins – the mastermind behind A Night Of Dirty Dancing.
It’s the ultimate coming of age romance, one that’s captured the hearts of a generation and made its way into every wedding DJ’s movie medley since 1987. Now, you can relive the classic musical on stage at Sheffield City Hall - with ultimate tribute show ‘A Night Of Dirty Dancing’. We had a chat with producer Phil Hawkins on why the film has always had such appeal, the challenges of producing such an iconic show, and what we can expect from his stage adaptation. Dirty Dancing is easily one of the world’s most iconic films. Why do you think it appeals to so many people? It’s timeless! Plus, it’s the film soundtrack of a generation. It will always have appeal. Do you remember watching the film for the first time? Yes, I was a teenager and watched it with three girls; I remember I begged my folks for a leather jacket after that film! Why should people come and see ‘A Night Of Dirty Dancing’? Our production is a complete escape from the nine to five; it’s a full night of entertainment, inviting the audience to feel part of the show. In today’s entertainment world, that’s rare. What qualities were you looking for
when selecting the lead actors? The most rare and magical ingredient of any performer is the ability to connect with an audience; there are many performers but few entertainers. So what can you tell us about the show’s leads; Eloise Gray and Darius L James? Eloise is quite possibly the perfect casting for Baby, in look, in fragility and in personality. She’s also an exceptional all round performer. Darius has the arrogance and persona to pull off such a role, combined with the talent, of course. Which is your favourite song of the show? For me, personally, ‘Cry To Me’ - as it is
such a tender and emotive song. Look for the scene in the show that features it. What challenges have you encountered when producing the show? The ultimate challenge - how do you take such a classic story, make it your own, but still give it the respect it deserves? I think we’ve pulled it off. Do you think those who’ve never seen Dirty Dancing can enjoy the show? Absolutely! The show stands alone - so it’s its own production featuring the characters in ways the film maybe didn’t. Finally then, do you have any advice for prospective performers? Where to start..! Work hard, don’t worry about what other performers think - as they will always be your worst critics and judges - and make things happen for yourself. In the world in which we now live, there’s genuinely no excuse for not pushing yourself and making things happen. Personally, and probably controversially, I don’t feel an agent is the most important thing for a performer anymore; I think it’s the individual performer’s attitude and drive that’s essential.
Catch ‘A Night Of Dirty Dancing’ at Sheffield City Hall on Sunday March 15. Doors 7pm, tickets from £22.50. See www.sheffieldcityhall.com for more information.
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DOPPELGANGING
Toddla T was hijacked on stage by his lookalike in January. And no, it wasn’t Mesut Özil like we were hoping. http://tinyurl.com/mtwfdof
PSYCHEDELIC SEND OFF
Sheffield based psychedelic gloom band Baba Naga released this music video for their song ‘Popo Bawa’ - featuring the last performance by the late Alexis Gotts. http://tinyurl.com/ppl68cl
DAMIEN DIGGING
The most awkward moment on ITV’s Take Me Out history made its rounds on the net again recently. Featuring local lass Nikki Donohoe; relive the cringe-fest here: http:// tinyurl.com/lk9tp68
THE GREAT RATSBY
The UK’s most famous disgraced ex- Lord Longmourne Ratsby had Cool Beans presenters Chris & Jim in stitches in these outtakes of a recent interview. Witness the tears: http://tinyurl.com/mhkj59q
GO BACK IN TIME
THE SHEFF FILES
The Film Unit at Sheffield University Union of Students have released several films made in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. This one from 1972, called ‘Unknown’, is disturbingly compelling… http://tinyurl.com/o7bbrx6
STORR IS THE STAR
Local pianist Dale Storr was the star of Notts TV show ‘Sounding Out’ for a week in February. His talented performances and chats at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall can be found on demand online. http:// tinyurl.com/ob6akgv
THEATRE BOSS ON NORTON SHOW
Sheffield Theatres Artistic Director Daniel Evans made an appearance on Graham Norton’s Radio 2 show. Listen online here, two and a half hours in. http://tinyurl. com/o9u3cx8 This little video of 1970’s Sheffield popped up online again. Get your nostalgia fix and see what once was and what might still be. http:// tinyurl.com/km4bb99
MILE HIGH DUBBING
Toddla T Sound recorded a dubplate on a British Airways flight. As you do. Check out the Mile High Dub at http://tinyurl.com/ odgqvnh
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The all-conquering Todd Terry hits Magna this month for History – a massive one of a kind night which’ll take you on a whirlwind ride through the history of house music Headlining across five arenas will be over 50 of the most influential DJs and Live PAs who’ve all made a massive contribution to house music since its birth back in the 80s right up to the modern day. Farley Jackmaster Funk, Graeme Park, Sonny Fodera, Flashmob, Allister Whitehead, Rob Tissera – the list goes ON! We’ve got an exclusive chat with Todd Terry plus the chance to win a pair of tix to this must–attend event. Get involved at www.exposedmagazine.