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Get yer skates on for Southpaw - and our Tony Hawk inspired sesh.

21 EXPOSED VS...

The bearded-tattooed-beermeisters of Brewdog.

37 BEST OF THE FESTS

The world’s your stage. Literally. Grab a pin and prick away. Fests – faaaasahnds of ‘em.

54 LET IT SNOW

Exposed got invited on a road trip to the Snowbombing fest in Austria. Rude not to, eh?

103 WHEN THE SATURDAYS COME

We meet the girls who encompass our favourite day of the week - as The Saturdays unveil their greatest hits tour.

104 TENA THE BEST

In the wake of the launch of Game of Thrones Season 4, we catch up with star and wildling Natalia Tena.

108 BARRY’S BACK!

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Barry from Eastenders in the same issue. Mind. Blown. Shaun Williamson gets a talking to.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is back – with new movie Sabotage in tow. We caught up with the Governator himself for an exclusive chat.

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Exposed is published monthly by Blind Mice Media Ltd, Unit 1, Beehive Works, Milton St. Sheffield S3 7WL. The views contained herein are not necessarily those of Blind Mice Media Ltd and while every effort is made to ensure information throughout Exposed is correct, changes prior to distribution may take place which can affect the accuracy of copy, therefore Blind Mice Media Ltd cannot take responsibility for contributors’ views or specific entertainment listings.

The Sun Always Shines on TV!

Along with 20 other cities across the UK, Sheffield is set to get its own local television channel - which will be available to watch on Freeview channel 8, cable and the internet.

New local business SLTV, which represents a consortium of businesses, social enterprises, the universities, colleges and community groups, was awarded the licence to operate the new local digital TV channel for Sheffield against strong competition from other bidders. SLTV will work in partnership with Sheffield Live! 93.2FM - the city’s community radio station which has been broadcasting on FM and through the internet for over six years.

Sheffield Live! is set to become the first cross platform local and community media service in the UK - available on radio, TV, web and mobile.

The local TV channel will carry Sheffield news, music, arts, community affairs, sports and entertainment - encouraging local talent and supporting local media producers.

Lee Ford (pictured below), an experienced TV, video and film producer, was appointed as SLTV Launch Manager back in March.

Lee is Sheffield based and is a highly experienced television, video and film producer and radio broadcaster. He’s presented shows on BBC Radio Sheffield (and BBC Radio Leeds) as well as producing and shooting programmes, films, music videos and commercials for many broadcasters and clients.

“It’s going to be exciting and a great pleasure to bring SLTV to launch,” Lee told Exposed. “Sheffield is a diverse city, crammed with creativity, and needs a television channel that reflects how unique this city is. SLTV will finally provide our city’s folk with the television coverage they want and deserve.

There are many challenges ahead but I can’t wait for our launch date.”

Steve Buckley, chair of the SLTV Ltd board, added: “SLTV will be an open, diverse and inclusive channel - locally owned and a great opportunity for the city to showcase local talent and creativity as well as build the digital and creative economy.”

Sheffield Live Television is earmarked to launch in September. See www.sheffieldlocaltv.co.uk for more.

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X Marks The Spot

Every Thursday, at 1pm, your friendly neighbourhood Exposed magazine comes to life – via Sheffield Live 93.2FM. X Rated brings you the very best in film, food, drink, local music and breaking news. What’s more, it’s now available as a podcast through the Exposed and Sheffield Live websites as well as via Soundcloud, iTunes and the Apple podcast app – meaning you can catch up at your leisure via your phone, laptop or tablet.

Your host for proceedings is our own Phil Turner who’ll be joined weekly by knowledgeable guests for themed shows. May is already lining up to be a corker – with the likes of Doc/Fest and the Sheffield Food and Drink Festival both getting the spotlight treatment.

“We’re always trying to engage with our readers in different ways and find new fans - so this is a great outlet for Exposed,” said Phil.

“Sheffield Live do a great job with such a huge variety of shows - and we like to think we can bring something different to the airwaves that compliments their existing line up. So, if you want the latest film and music reviews, as well as up to date food, drink and nightlife news - we’re your guys.”

Turn on, tune in, and treat your ears to the latest gossip on the local scene. See www.exposedmagazine.co.uk for more.

TAURUS April 20 May 20 Ok, so I’m mooching down Division Street, considering buying a denim jacket to look cool - when I spot that Danny Alexander of sucking up to the Conservative Party fame.

“Alreet Danbo, what’s it like being bullied by George Osbourne for looking like Beaker off The Muppets?” I asked jestingly.

“Well, frankly, it’s utterly demeaning. Those Bullingdon Boys can be quite mean, sometimes.” He responded gloomily.

He then asks me if I have time for a quick pint, as Cameron & Co wrapped him in cling film and put him on a train to Sheffield for ‘a bit of banter’.

Taking pity on the power craving freak, I joined him for a couple of swift ales.

However, I was forced to make a swift exit as he began crying in to his pint, whilst softly singing ‘Everybody Hurts’ by R.E.M. Politicians, eh?

GEMINI May 21 June 20 What if time was just a concept created by the brain to stop everything happening at once? I’m sorry, was that your mind that just melted?

CANCER June 21 July 22 This month, you’re gonna use your arms, gonna use your legs, gonna use your style, gonna use your sidestep, gonna use your fingers, gonna use your imagination… because you’re special.

LEO July 23 Aug 22 All you need is bitches, big booty bitches. That, plus a steady income, good credit rating, and a positive outlook on life.

All Things Equal

A couple from Sheffield recently wrote their own piece of history after being one of the first same sex marriages under the new equal marriage laws.

Kyle Emerson and Richie Wood tied the knot at Sheffield Town Hall at midnight on Saturday March 29 - just seconds after the laws had changed.

Kyle and Richie, both from Hillsborough, said they “wanted to do Sheffield proud” by being the first same sex couple to wed under the new laws, and after weeks of planning, they did exactly that.

“We always said we wanted to do something different - and being one of the first same sex couples to get married is a great thing to be a part of,” said Kyle before the ceremony.

The pair first met on New Year’s Eve in Manchester seven years ago when they shared a kiss at midnight.

VIRGO Aug 23 Sep 22 Yes, Pharell, I guess it’s easy to be happy when you look as though you’ve never aged, have bucket loads of money,

and loads of talent wanting to jump on your Johnson. Now, stop going on about it. Ok? LIBRA Sep 23 Oct 22 It’s time for you to start asking some of the bigger questions in life such as what is the exact function of a rubber duck?

SCORPIO Oct 23 Nov 21 Hey Draco Malfoy, What’s it like in Hogsmeade City?

You’re a thousand miles away, But tonight you look so gritty - yes it’s true.

Harry’s much better than you.

Your dad’s a tool.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 Dec 21 Stop worrying about your marriage. In fact, you know, the best thing I ever did was get thrown out by my wife!

She’s living with a fitness instructor. He drinks

that yellow stuff in tins.

He’s an idiot.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 Jan 19 Sometimes when shop assistants ask if they could help me with anything, I burst into hysterics and scream: “WHY CAN’T YOU PEOPLE JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!?” Top bants.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 Feb 18 Has anybody told Fatman Scoop what the plan is yet?

PISCES Feb 19 Mar 20 Yes, your eyes aren’t what they used to be.

They used to be hot cross buns.

ARIES Mar 21 Apr 19 Just found a bottle of tequila and some bubble wrap. Gonna have me some fun tonight.

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Niki Baker is Sheffield Hallam University’s ‘Food Champion’ and a driving force behind this month’s Sheffield Food Festival. We grabbed a knife and fork and got stuck in to her rather tasty life…

‘Food Champion’ - quite the title. We’re guessing you didn’t gain it in some sort of Man Vs Food challenge though…

Not exactly. I was working as a consultant on a retail food training programme with the Business School when I noticed a job advert to manage Eat Sheffield - a fledgling project that had lost its way a little. I do like a challenge and to be back working within the hospitality sector was very tempting. The ‘Food Champion’ title is an honour – but, in reality, it’s all the great independent food businesses that I’m lucky enough to work alongside who merit such tribute.

Your official title, of course, is Regional Engagement Officer at the Business School based within Hallam Uni… As Regional Engagement Officer, Food, I work within the Service Sector Management Department in the Sheffield Business School, SHU. Within that role I deliver two high profile food projects: Eat Sheffield and the Sheffield Food Festival. SHU has a great reputation for a whole variety of food courses - from the new food engineering courses through to hospitality and management, nutrition and product development. Not only that, but they also provide consultancy over a wide range of areas - including the retail food training programme - through to packaging, innovation and design.

You had one hell of a foodie life prior, right?

I originally trained as a chef, taking City & Guild’s qualifications, and whilst at college I worked as a commis chef in a hotel with a German head chef. I remember learning how to make spaetzle (noodles) and apfelkuchen (apple cake) amongst running pans up and down for a very demanding Sauce chef! Whilst working, I took further Patisserie qualifications

BITS’N’BOBS!

and became junior sous chef and head patissier at the Wentworth Club in Surrey; I stayed throughout its multi-million transformation and celebrated my wedding there. From Wentworth I moved to a product development role at Mars Confectionery, a fabulous job moving from regular 16 hour split shifts, 12 days back to back, to a Monday through Friday 8.30am-4.30pm. Wow, I had a life again! Whilst ‘sensory evaluation’ (tasting chocolate) all day sounds good, I have to admit to missing the rush of service and the ‘family’ that your kitchen team becomes. On moving up to Sheffield I joined the product development and food marketing team at Greencore, Manton Wood – the biggest sandwich factory in Europe. After that, I spent a number of years on consultancy projects involving both food manufacturers and retailers, including a lot of Head online to read our work on evolving food trends - which is how I Director’s Cut’ chat with ended up at SHU. Niki and all the latest Finally, tell us about your involvement in the regarding the Sheffield Food Sheffield Food Festival…

Festival.

The Food Festival has been the biggest challenge. With no public funding, we start each year with an empty pot. Ideas are never a problem - it’s all about how creative we can be with the budget. However, as project champion, I’m really proud that we’ve managed to create one of the largest free urban festivals out of very little. It was really important to us when looking at the festival’s original aims and objectives to create something that was not only inclusive across the diverse communities of Sheffield but also celebrated our food diversity, appealed to young and old, to those well off or on a budget an event to champion our local food businesses and one which would help support our local food economy.

As well as her role at Eat Sheffield, Niki is also an associate lecturer for service sector management and teaches first year semester one students an ‘Introduction to Understanding Food and Beverage Operations’.

She delivers the kitchen practical sessions and sometimes manages to persuade a ‘guest chef ’ from one of the local restaurants to join in… usually for the fish prep lesson - blood & plenty of guts!

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Dear SP, I’ve recently started to receive sexual advances from a woman more than twice my age. She works in my local supermarket - and every time I’m at the till she’ll suggestively wink at me and make an allusive comment.

Last week, whilst scanning through the veg, she stroked a parsnip and said; “Ooh, I can’t remember the last time I munched on one of these.”

When I got home I realised that she’d slipped her number in to my bag, with the message, ‘Want more exemplary customer service, call me. x’. To be honest, I’m slightly aroused, but terrified at the same time. I’m 22 and I’ve never been with someone so mature. What should I expect?

Paul, Gleadless So, you’ve bagged yourself a naughtyforty, eh Paul? Don’t fret, my good man. Here’s an opportunity for you to broaden your sexual horizons and perhaps get some ironing done for you at the same time. Horizontal bop with an older woman is a bit like driving a second hand Toyota - you know there’s a bit of mileage involved, plus you have to be delicate when shifting through the gears - but overall, it’s a fun ride which won’t turn around to you in the morning and ask ‘So, exactly where do we stand with each other now?’

If you want to play with Mrs Robinson, then go ahead and let the parsnip see the cauliflower. I’m sure you won’t regret it. Happy bonking!

SP

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Leadmill. May 23 In my youth I got up to all manner of monkey mischief. This one time, I wrote Harry Armadillo’s number on the gents’ toilet wall and told people to call for a good time. Turns out he likes that sorta thing. It’s always the quiet ones.

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O2 Academy. May 23 Not many folk have met my long lost German cousin Affe. I visited him once, can’t say it was the best trip of my life - the whole place stunk of sauerkraut and bratwurst and my monkeyhosen was way too revealing.

THE CROOKES – PLAY DUMB

Leadmill. May 31 Playing dumb has always come quite naturally to me - I’ve never been what you’d call the brightest monkey in the zoo. Did a pub quiz with this no-good layabout Sheffield lot The Crookes up in t’Broomhill Tav the other week though. We won a cat.

AUGUSTINES – NOTHING TO LOSE BUT YOUR HEAD

BY LEWIS MOTTRAM

MAY THE ASHES BE WITH YOU In the delightfully quaint village of Grindleford, Derbyshire, lies a traditional British establishment which harbours a remarkable bit of cricketing history within its walls.

The1938 Australian Ashes squad spent a number of nights in The Maynard hotel during the northern tests - and it was on one particularly boozy evening that team joker Lindsey Hassett (a man referred to as having a shadow only slightly taller than his bat) played a prank which assured him a position in Derbyshire folklore for years to come.

As legend has it, a half-cut Hassett returned home from the pub and decided to take a detour in order to apprehend a goat. It ran riot in his room and the team woke to what’s been described in an incredibly uppity-English manner as ‘unexpected smells and bleating’. And did the goat prove to be a worthy mascot for the touring party of Oz? Well, sort of… the series was drawn - meaning they retained the Ashes because, well, cricket’s just a bit weird like that.

Are there any Sheffield curiosities you’d like me, Dr Lester Deertrap, to investigate? If so, why don’t you drop me a line, care of the Editor at carl@exposedmagazine.co.uk

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Plug. May 10 I lost my head once. Absolutely flipped out. Watched Planet of the Apes over and over again (the shit Mark Wahlberg one) for 48 hours and found myself really truly believing it. It took a hell of a lot of cocaine to bring me back to sanity. Comedown was atrocious.

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The office known as 212 Blanco Rooms forms part of The Block and is an open space with plenty of light and great views of the mountain bike hill at Springfield!

We’re attracting creatives and professionals with a publishing company and solicitor having recently moved in.

Over the past couple of months we’ve been busy varnishing beautiful Victorian balustrades, installing 24/7 security cameras and working with Hallam University to knock into shape The Block at the new Blanco Rooms.

Two ground floor workshop units are also available – great for internet storage or general workshop uses with three phase electricity for crafts people and makers.

Perfectly situated between Neepsend and Kelham Island, Albyn Works is right in the heart of one of Sheffield’s most up-and-coming areas. The groundfloor workshops are separate from the offices and already house an eclectic mix of service and manufacturing businesses including a craft brewery and wood

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It’s a fully managed business centre operated by a bunch of thoroughly lovely people and the Block is the latest development for a new working environment. Part of it will also offer rent-a-desk space, where businesses will have access to shared workspaces, offices, meeting room and crash-out area with communal kitchen facilities.

Formerly a Polish works, this fully refurbished business centre is inviting local businesses and creatives to shape the workspace in an innovative and inspiring environment. Free desk space is on offer for helpful input.

Peter Rawlinson runs the site and says there is a growing recognition that Neepsend is the next step from Kelham Island. There are strong transport links, it’s 15 minutes walk from the city centre, plus free on-road parking, riverside walks, award winning cafes, restaurants and real ale pubs.

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Master Class

The Master Cutlers Challenge is one of the biggest (not to mention most exciting) charity fundraising events in our region.

It works thus: They give you a not-too-shabby £100 - and you have six months to use your creativity, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills to turn it into as much as you possibly can (legally, of course).

This year, proceeds are being split between Whirlow Hall Farm Trust and Sheffield Hospitals Charity – and our good friends at Benchmark Recruit are doing their bit for the cause.

May 16 sees the charitable folk hosting a whopping quiz at new independent bar oneninetwo on Shoreham St. Expect crazy quiz questions, a raffle featuring fab prizes (including tix to see ‘Ant & Dec’s Takeaway on Tour’ at the Motorpoint Arena!) and great food and drink.

It’s just £5 per person to enter and looks set to be a cracking night.

Head to www.benchmarkrecruit.co.uk for more.

Hallam Talent

A free exhibition showcasing the work of Sheffield Hallam’s talented artists, designers, film-makers, photographers and makers opens next month.

With origins dating back to 1843, the Sheffield Institute of Arts at Sheffield Hallam is at the heart of Sheffield’s creative community, and has produced many successful artists. The degree show is a celebration of student achievement in the creative disciplines, and features a dazzling range of their best work. The annual show is one of the biggest student exhibitions in the North and attracts interest from national industry experts as well as those with an interest in the arts.

The 2014 event includes student work from animation to architecture and digital media production to fashion, film and media.

To find out more, including locations and opening times, visit www shu.ac.uk/degreeshow.

Saturday 14 - Friday 27 June Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus various locations.

The Big 4-0 Hallam FM’s Big John at Breakfast has announced a huge live show to celebrate the Sheffield radio station’s 40th year on the air. The event, taking place on Friday July 18 at the Motorpoint Arena, will have live music from some of today’s biggest acts including none other than Yorkshire’s very own Kaiser

Belly Vision

Chiefs fresh off the back of the release of their fifth album Education, Education, Education& War. Also invited is Jessica Steele, a local contestant on frontman Ricky Wilson’s new venture BBC’s ‘The Voice’. Loads more acts are set to be announced, head to www. motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk for more.

Local dance-enthusiasts Nisha and Irene are transporting the culture of the Middle East to Sheffield in the form of a unique one-day dance festival. After a day of dance workshops at Croft House Settlement, the Zeina Festival will end with a sparkling dance show which includes the Egyptian-inspired ‘Strictly Come Bellydancing’.

Guest judges are Sophie Mei from Britain’s Got Talent, Anna Bisco from Tarab Dancing Company and Konny Scotthorne - Sheffield’s very first bellydancing teacher.

The event is taking place in order to part-raise funds for Croft House, a music and dancing hub which is doing fantastic things for the community but is now in need of a revamp. The other portion of funds raised will go to the Chance to Dance festival - a one-day dance festival which has been operating in the Steel City since 2000 but is in danger of being axed due to cuts to council funds.

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Work is well and truly underway at Little Kelham – the £28m sustainable property development in Kelham Island that’s gotten the whole city talking. Exposed takes a look at its journey to date… and what lies ahead.

Passive Appeal It may sound small by name but, by nature, Little Kelham is the biggest thing to ever happen to Kelham Island.

The £28m environmentally-friendly project by award winning Leeds-based property developer Citu is currently transforming the former Eagle Works and Green Lane Works at an astonishing rate – with the first wave of houses already being snapped up.

The project is the UK’s largest development of energy efficient and virtually airtight homes in the UK which will help homeowners reduce their energy bills and cut carbon emissions by up to 90%.

153 Passive Houses (essentially buildings which use very little energy for heating and cooling) will eventually be on offer alongside offices, workshops, art spaces, local shops and public spaces – with the aim being to create a strong local community spirit.

Only 15-20,000 Passive Houses have been constructed across the globe. They’re already popular in Scandinavia and Germany and, with energy prices in the UK rising, the UK is slowly catching up - with developers like Citu setting an example.

The houses use the latest in insulation technology, triple-glazed windows, balanced energy recovery ventilation and are heated mostly using ‘passive’ energy from electrical equipment, body heat and solar gains.

With average household energy bills reported to increase by up to £100 a year, Chris Thompson, Managing Director and founder of Citu, believes that by investing in energy efficient homes such as this, home owners will be able to reap the substantial benefits of cheaper energy bills.

“As a developer, it’s important for us to look at ways in which our homes can help

those living in them lead a more sustainable lifestyle - offering them a greater choice and providing a bigger push for energy efficient homes,” said Chris.

“The idea behind Little Kelham is to create an area of sustainable housing, which not only achieves high levels of energy efficiency, but also encourages a sense of community - helping breathe new life into a previously disused area. Our houses will go further, offering people more than just a home, as we hope to transform the site from a property development into a community through its design and cooperative principles.”

The scheme is currently in its construction phase and the first homes will be ready for occupation in summer 2014. Prices range from £115,000 to £280,000.

Let’s Get Digital!

Citu has launched a new digital service that will enable Little Kelham homeowners to control their home environment in a uniquely energy-smart and neighbourhood-integrated way.

The digital platform, developed by Actuated Futures in partnership with Citu, will encourage cost-effective energy consumption. It features smart metering and control technology as well as real time electricity, water and warmth monitoring - essentially, homeowners will be able to control the environment of their home remotely from smartphones, tablets and other devices.

The digital platform will also include security monitoring and local transport information as well as detailing community events and other neighbourhood information.

Little Kelham will be the first ‘smart homes’ development designed to improve

understanding and awareness of energy consumption among its residents. Plans for the digital service will see it rolled out across similar sustainable building projects and designers are working on a version which will allow the service to be used in existing housing developments - as well as in older buildings.

Paul Connell, founding partner at Actuated Futures, believes that by arming residents with this information it will help inspire a shift in behaviour change - resulting in homes and people which are energy efficient.

“As consumers, we’re always seeking the next generation of smart phones, smart cars, smart computers - so why can’t we have a smart homes?”, he commented.

“Little Kelham will offer a new generation of smart homes for the first time ever in the UK but, more importantly, thanks to the technologies used, will help create a future generation of homeowners who know more about their homes and are much more aware of their energy consumption.”

Aisling Ramshaw, Marketing Director at sustainable developer Citu, added: “Through the energy company, we encourage residents to share what they’ve learned and help each other see where and how they can change their attitudes towards energy consumption for the better. Thanks to this software we’ll have a central data hub, which will allow us to learn from our buildings as well as our behaviour.”

The digital service is currently being trialled at the Citu marketing suite at Little Kelham, which will double up as a bakery during the construction of the development, giving prospective buyers a real life working example of how the software works.

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INTERVIEW: CK Goldiing PICS: Timm Cleasby www.thepicturefoundry.com Sheffield band Southpaw, made up of mates Khalil Adesanya (Vocals and Guitar), Tyler Savage (Bass) and Jason Eaton (Drums), release their debut EP ‘In With A Chance?’ on June 28. Only right and proper then that we got our skates on for a live sesh at Onboard to celebrate it.

How was your In Session with Exposed then lads?

Khalil: Awesome… like, awesome.

Tyler: It was brilliant, yeah.

So, it’s been about a year that you’ve been together, right?

Khalil: Yeah, as us three, it’s been about a year.

And have you guys been in any other bands before?

Khalil: Well, the story of the band is that it was originally just me and Jay - Jay and I, sorry, that’s bad grammar (laughs). We were playing together and we had a laptop as a bass player.

Jason: Fake Bass.

Khalil: But then we were at a party and Tyler took advantage of the situation, and was like ‘can I join the band?’ and I said yes, not realising what I’d done. The next day we turned up for rehearsal and he was there, and, erm, it was a good decision in the end (laughs).

Tyler: It just got better from there. Honest (laughs).

I know that you’re very much connected with ‘Big Mat Hume’ at Fourth City, tell us how that connection came about?

Tyler: We were just booking gigs and we got a gig in Sheffield, at Sheffield Live I think, and it was dead (laughs) - and then Mat turned up and gave us a business card and it went from there really.

Jason: He was like, ‘yeah, I like you guys, and I want to do some stuff with you’, so that was cool. He actually got us a Leadmill g i g

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supporting Bruce Foxton - so that was a good opportunity.

You’re in good company in terms of young bands; there are a lot of up and coming bands around at the moment. Is it exciting to be part of that? I’m sure there’s good and bad feelings in terms of getting noticed over other bands and stuff like that...

Khalil: We kinda turn up and think how can we do the best possible show, rather than just thinking ‘are we better than them or are we not as good?’. We just focus on ourselves really.

Is it fair to say then that the only people you’re competing against is yourself… and your last gig?

Khalil: Yeah, I guess so. We just try to make the crowd enjoy us the most.

Jason: We try to give 110 percent energy at every gig.

Khalil: 60% of the time, we give 100 percent, every time.

Tell us about your rehearsal time, it seems like there’s a bundle of energy that needs to be released. Especially you Khalil, in between your songs you’re doing laps…

Khalil: (Laughs) Yeah, being on stage is awesome. At first you’re a bit nervous - but once you get on its like ‘let’s go! Energy, energy, energy!’ In rehearsals though, we just practise over and over again, and if a part of a song doesn’t sound right we’ll either change it or just keep going through it until it does.

Khalil, you’re super confident on stage. If you think back to your first ever gig, have you always been this confident or have you had to work on it?

Khalil: Uhm, Jason? (Laughs) Jason: He’s always been confident.

Khalil: Yeah, I’ve never been super shy, I do move around a lot more now though.

So, let’s talk about this looming EP...

Khalil: Well it was recorded at the beautiful 2Fly Studios, we wrote and recorded two songs, so we’re going to go back and record another two. There’s a good mix of songs on there. The theme we went for is like, erm… going out and partying (laughs).

So there’s the odd song about getting ratarsed then..?

Tyler: Definitely (laughs)!

Khalil: We should maybe try and write about political things next (laughs).

Will this be your first ever EP? Tyler: Yeah, I’m right excited.

Khalil: He is, he won’t shut up about it (laughs).

Jason: I’ve got a lot of excitement contained… and it will come out nearer the time (laughs).

And will there be some brand new, previously unheard material on the EP then?

Khalil: Yeah, there are two new songs, ‘Adrenaline Kick’ and ‘I Don’t Dance’, which are both pretty energetic tracks.

Which local bands are exciting you at the moment then? We’ll start with you Tyler…

Tyler: We did a gig with a band called Jenga and The Spirits and they were very good. Also, a band called Darlia (Leeds) - I’m loving them at the moment.

Khalil, what about you?

Khalil: The Recroots, we really like them, and a band we saw in Doncaster called The Image.

Also a band we supported in vitro babies.

Jason: The Barristers are awesome. Oh, and Clusterfunk, of course.

How about national bands…

Jason: We spend pretty much all our time in Khalil’s car - so everything we like is in there really (laughs).

Check out Southpaw’s In Session performance at www.exposedmagazine. co.uk/music/in-session and seek them out on Facebook for more.

Presented by: CK Goldiing @CKGoldiing Directed and edited by: Helen Michaelides www.cuckoofilms.co.uk Recorded and mixed by: Steve Ellis www.orionstudio.co.uk Shot on location at Onboard Skatepark www.onboardskatepark.co.uk Watch the session at www.exposedmagazine.co.uk/music/in-session

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BREWDOG This month, Exposed Amid the concrete pillars, neon graffiti and stacks of goes up against the beer board games that make up Devonshire St’s newest boozy resident BrewDog, I swiftly make myself at home for buffs at BrewDog, in a potentially our most enjoyable test to date. tasting competition that See, it’s a Wednesday afternoon - and I’ve escaped the should essentially see us shackles of the office to spend the rest of the day drinking being handed our arses beer.

It’s little old me versus Ryan for Team BrewDog in a series of on a silver platter (what taste challenges aimed to sort the wheat from the hops (or, these guys don’t know more to the point, the lad from the lady). Ryan’s a full time about beer simply ain’t bartender here so it’s decided we need to even the playing field somewhat – hindering his skills by blindfolding the worth knowing). fella. With the rules set, and the beers already being poured, Still, free beer, innit? it’s time to let the taste buds do the talking (*rubs hands with Hurrah! The prize? A glee)… stuffed squirrel. We don’t ROUND ONE: BEER MATCHING make the rules (although The aim of this round is to match the beer to its description. we do, actually) – bottoms Easy, right? Trying three beers individually, we’re given up! tasting notes before deciding on the correct order of play.

Number one is ‘a revelation of citrus, passion fruit, mandarin Words: Rachel Heward. Pics: and mango’, number two is ‘the most bitter beer we have ever Marc Barker. brewed’ and number three offers ‘loads of fruity, orange,

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citrus and lychee notes’.

Starting in true Exposed fashion, I get them all wrong. Ryan (albeit after some deliberation) gets them all right. Bugger.

Maybe more than a blindfold was gonna be needed for this one. In retrospect, the second one did warn that it was ‘not for the faint hearted, elderly or French’ (make of that what you will). Off to a rocky start, it’s Brewdog 1, Exposed 0.

BREWDOG

ROUND TWO: STRENGTH

We all know BrewDog are famous for having beers that will knock yer socks off - so for the next round we try our hand at guessing the alcohol content of three different beers.

After tasting a Blitz Cherry Berliner Weisse, a Brooklyn

Lager and an Abstrakt 14 Weizen Bock, we attempt to match them to their ABV – one at 2.1%, the second 5.2% and the third a staggering 10.2%.

Once again, Ryan smashes it, getting all three (and showing off a bit by guessing one based entirely on the smell of it).

Myself? A paltry one – the strongest… which I quickly demolished as consolation. 2-0.

ROUND THREE: STYLE

To finish, it’s the style round – where we’re challenged to guess the type of beer. For this one, we’re both blindfolded - as the colour of the beer would give the game away. The choices? An IPA, Wheat Beer and a Sour Stout.

And finally, a bit of pride. It’s points all round - as we both nail each one.

Maybe the blindfold was a help rather than a hindrance.

Maybe we’re just sore losers. Maybe it’s time for another beer.

Either way, it’s a clear win for BrewDog, and Ryan celebrates by telling us about his prize – an empty bottle of The End Of History - a limited edition Belgian Blonde Ale. Only twelve bottles were ever made and are now sold out. Each comes with its own certificate and is presented in a roadkill stuffed stoat or grey squirrel. Shame that wasn’t in the challenge, I would’ve got that one. Probably…

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Hey, ho. Strike up another defeat for Exposed. Free beer though, so ask yourself this - who’s the real winner here? Oh, it’s still BrewDog. Sigh. Check out www. brewdog.com for more.

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Every month the guys at Savills barbershop host a late night opening involving a couple of barbers and three or four clients in need of a mane taming.

Having been a regular at Savills since seeing their work on Twitter, Dan I’Anson brought along friends Neil Foster and Phil Marris for a night of male pampering. After a shopping spree for some brand new glad rags to complete their look, Dan, Neil and Phil underwent the Savills treatment, having haircuts and beard trims (as well as a beer or two and plenty of banter) - followed by a night out on the town to show off their suave selves. The next session takes place on the last Saturday of May - stay tuned to Savills Barbers on Facebook and Twitter for updates.

may be on the horizon but there’s still a cold breeze The Style Files... Summer blowing through Sheffield. We braved the elements to find out

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what you lot were rockin’ on the threads-front this month.

RYAN KEY, 20, BARBER

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Smart and stylish, Ryan brings a hint of 80’s punk to the look with striped suspenders and rolled up jeans; fi nishing the look off with some cool black loafers.

Effortlessly cool, Cat combines smart and casual perfectly. The dress, tights and bag combo is broken up with the help of a cool parka - ultimately topped off with some worn-out converse.

TEDDY LOXLEY, 22, STUDENT

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Describing his style as modern with a hint of American sport, Teddy’s ensemble of black jeans with a denim jacket and white T works perfectly. The red trainers add a splash of colour.

Heading to the office, Adam works the smart look with style.

The blend of beige, grey and navy liven up the look, finished off with the help of smart shoes and a stylish brown satchel.

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Vive La Frances The name Leslie Frances has become synonymous in Sheffield and South Yorkshire with the very highest standards of creative hairdressing.

Here in the Steel City, their luxurious first floor Fargate branch offers a first class customer service experience thanks to their highly experienced team - where visitors can expect a full consultation, relaxing shampoo and complimentary refreshments.

What’s more, if you’re in the industry, their training academy is second to none. Check out www.hairdressers-barnsley.co.uk for more.

CHARLOTTE GITTINS, 21, STUDENT

Hobo chic, as she likes to describe it, Charlotte is both edgy and cool. The patterned leggings and bright blue Vans compliment the green parka a treat. Bang on.

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Desperately Seeking Stylists Former customers of city hair salon Parachute will be delighted to hear that Mark Beecroft has relaunched the company - which is now on Hickmott Road just around the corner from Nonnas (Ecclesall Road).

The new salon has been open for less than six months and Mark is already looking to recruit additional talented and ambitious new stylists to help keep up with growing demand.

Mark Beecroft ran the original business for 20 years, but decided to close the company in 2009 in order to pursue different interests. It wasn’t long after that Mark realised he missed the buzz of running his own business and being in control of his own destiny.

However, Mark (who attended various courses at Vidal Sassoon’s Academy in London) made the most of his time - which was spent working for various hairdressing companies. During this time he witnessed first-hand some of the problems that plague the UK’s hairdressing industry. “Very few people I worked with had been on any proper

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When Mark decided to re-launch Parachute he knew he’d do things very differently to ensure he built a team of stylists who were happy to work together, but who could also work on their terms to fit around their lives.

“When I first closed Parachute after 20 successful years, I thought I’d made a mistake - but I found the experience of working in other salons extremely valuable. From the outset at Parachute we’ve offered on-going training as well as flexible employment and self-employment options - and we all work as a team.

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Getting a tat isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. And, if you do decide to take the plunge, you need to go with the best in the business – which is why we collared our good friends at Good Vibrations for a bit of advice on the matter.

Do’s

Wait until you’re 18 instead of going to get a ghetto tattoo place when you’re younger - it’s not worth the risk.

Follow correct aftercare, don’t pick scabs, and remember a few days looking after it means a lifetime of a better tattoo outcome.

Choose something original, something that you won’t see everywhere in the next couple of years, maybe something personal or something that means something to you?

Make sure you have something to eat and make sure you’re clean (particularly if it’s going on a foot).

On the above note. Wear clean socks.

Try to relax Do your research. Different shops/artists specialise in different things.

Go and talk to your chosen artist. Take any reference you have with you as the artist cannot get into your own imagination. Make it as clear as possible - even if that means drawing stick men and squiggles to represent stuff in your head. If you’re not a good artist, the tattoo artist will make it look good.

If you want a tattoo for your partner make sure you are dead set on getting their actual name. A better alternative might be something to represent them to avoid awkwardness and removal in the future should the relationship end.

If an artist draws up a design and you don’t like it - tell them. It’s not going to hurt their feelings and it’s better than you having to wear something you dislike forever.

Dont’s

Don’t just go somewhere because it’s expensive, ask for a portfolio to view through and find somewhere that does a style you want (Japanese, black and grey etc) and think of the bigger picture - like what if it turns out you want a sleeve. Make sure it’s going to be able to be incorporated in to other things because you might change your mind.

Don’t limit yourself to your local area. Literally everywhere in the UK can be made there an back in a day, even on a train.

If you can find it on Google, more than once, chances are it’s on about a thousand more people.

Don’t barter with your tattoo artist.

Don’t shave yourself, it can lead to shaving rash which can become sore before your tattoo, we’re well experienced with shaving folk (especially pete... with men’s chests).

Don’t go for the cheapest quote based on price alone. Look at the portfolios and decide if they’re cheap for a reason.

Don’t ask “how much is a sleeve” - as it’s like asking “how long is a piece of string?”

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Exposed Meets Arnold Schwarzenegger. Words: Van Connor.

For nearly twenty years, Arnold Schwarzenegger was the biggest action star in the world. That’s an easy thing to forget given his later films and his time as Governor of California (which earned the nickname “The Governator”), but it’s something that immediately comes flooding back upon meeting the man in the flesh. Liam Neeson may be the titan of box office action nowadays, but it’s not something that evokes jealousy in the former Mr. Olympia. “I’m not jealous of anybody,” he smiles, before exuberantly proclaiming: “I love being me!”.

And why wouldn’t he? At 66, Arnold is three films into his comeback trail this month with Sabotage, David Ayer’s directorial follow-up to well-received 2012 cop thriller End Of Watch.

Following his role in The Last Stand, and a team-up with fellow eighties action icon Sylvester Stallone in last year’s frivolously fun Escape Plan, Sabotage sees Arnold in the role of DEA Task Force commander Breacher Wharton. When Breacher’s task force raids a cartel warehouse only to leave with $10 million of the cartel’s money stashed for themselves, the commander and his team soon find themselves with their backs against the wall when the cartel in turn begins targeting them one by one. It’s dark, gritty and intense stuff, all the hallmarks of a David Ayer project.

A much sought-after director, working with Ayer was a huge draw for Arnold. “He films a different kind of movie than is typical of Hollywood,” he reveals. “I think that, when you see Training Day, he’s a fantastic writer - and when you see his directing in End Of Watch, you can see that he likes action, he likes realism and he tries to bring as much realism to the screen

as possible.”

Realism is certainly Ayer’s forte, something he demands of his cast as much as of his visuals. With Sabotage, Ayer sent his team of assembled actors on a three month regime of martial arts training and even specialist training with the LAPD SWAT unit, generally regarded as the most efficient tactical force in the world today.

“The way that they breach doors, the way that they storm buildings, all of this we had to study. That’s what made it interesting, his insistence on us to train with them, to practice with them - and when we got on set we were very well prepared.”

Preparation may well have been the buzzword of production for Sabotage, but casting actors up to the challenge was also paramount. Relatively inexperienced in being part of an ensemble cast, Arnold soon found he was in fine company with the likes of True Blood’s Joe Manganiello and Avatar star Sam Worthington.

“They were all in their own way really tough guys,” he says, quick to shake off any pretense of Hollywood glamour muscles.

Worthington’s action pedigree has seen him spend the last couple of years headlining the likes of the Clash Of The Titans movies, while Manganiello earned himself a staggering female fan base by pairing his True Blood role of Alcide with an appearance as Big Dick Richie in 2012’s Magic Mike.

While Arnold is no stranger to the rigorous physical preparation, his characters have always maintained a moral standard, making his choice to play Breacher (“a sort of flawed hero,” he claims)

ARNIE: THE FACTS! 1947

Reteams with James Cameron for Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The most expensive movie made at that point - $94 million - it wins four Oscars.

Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is born in Thal, Austria.

1969

Wins the World Amateur Bodybuilding Championship title of Mr. Universe. another in his recent series of left-field choices.

“I want to go with more challenging roles,” he admits. “When you’re at a certain age - especially coming out of a government job - you see the world as a little bit more complex than it really is and therefore the characters are written as more complex and multi-dimensional. I’m attracted to those kinds of characters now.”

It’s clearly not all part of a master plan, with the Austrian actor’s next project turning back the clock entirely and seeing him return to the franchise that made him an icon to begin with.

“The next movie is Terminator; and that I did not plan either. It’s just that they bought the rights that were available for future Terminator movies and they came to me and I felt very honoured because everyone else had been replaced in the movie. I felt very honoured that they kept me in the movie. I love that character.”

The stoic T-800 isn’t the only character Arnold plans on revisiting, however, just the first in a series.

“Universal Studios is coming to me and saying ‘we want you to play Conan’ and I said ‘wow’ - it’s really great getting to play these old original characters that actually made my career, but again it’s not a plan,” he claims. “I tried to do more Conan movies, but the people who owned the rights I didn’t want to work with because I didn’t want to do a half-assed movie. I wanted to do a Conan movie that was on the level of A movies, you know, where they put a budget behind it, they put a great director behind it, because then it can be a successful movie.”

Given his body of work over the years, Arnold does acknowledge the difficulty of dealing with the studio system and sequels. Having taken a break from acting for the duration of his governership, most of Hollywood’s big studio positions are now filled by an entirely new set of younger execs. Execs who grew up on Schwarzenegger classics like Kindergarten Cop and Twins, and want to see more - with Twins now having a sequel in active development.

“All of a sudden there’s Triplets there and it’s something we’ve had an idea for since the movie came out but they kept saying ‘there’s no sequel, there’s no sequel’. Then, all of a sudden, they call me and say – ‘didn’t we always talk about a sequel?’” he laughs. “But it’s a different studio executive now, a new generation, the old guard is gone. There are new people in there, and so this is basically the way it happens. Some of those ideas work, some don’t work, but I believe very strongly in those characters and in those movies we do.”

Decades of work in some of the most high-profile action movies of all time have done nothing to chip away at Arnold’s gleefully enthusiastic demeanour. That pay-off line grin is ever present when asked how he unwinds from a day shooting these sorts of projects, simply declaring: “A cigar is always needed.”

He’s not completely capable of switching off, however admitting that he does finish his evenings with rehearsals. “I come from a bodybuilding background where it’s reps, reps, reps, it’s all about reps, and for me it’s the same with acting.

The more often you do a scene, the more you rehearse, the better it is.”

Clearly it’s a routine he won’t be able to give up anytime soon, with zombie drama Maggie and Terminator: Genesis next on the horizon (complete with Game Of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke as Sarah Connor) and a return for both Conan and Julius Benedict coming; Arnold Schwarzenegger’s legendary catchphrase has become strangely moot. He won’t be back - because he’s clearly not leaving the cinema screen any time soon.

Head to www.schwarzenegger.com for more.

1970

Wins Mr. Olympia for the first time, going on to win every year until losing to friend Franco Columbu in 1976. Makes his big screen debut in Hercules In New York, credited as Arnold Strong; due to his thick Austrian accent, his lines are dubbed.

1993

Opening a week after Jurassic Park, satirical action-adventure Last Action Hero proves to be a financial disappointment - but cult favourite.

1994

Teams up with James Cameron for a third time with comedic espionage actionthriller True Lies.

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Becomes the star of documentary Pumping Iron, which follows his rivalry with fellow bodybuilder and future Incredible Hulk star Lou Ferrigno.

Stages an unexpected bodybuilding comeback with only one day’s notice and eight weeks’ preparation, winning himself the title of Mr. Olympia one last time.

1982

Earns worldwide recognition in the title role of John Milius’ Conan The Barbarian.

1984

Witness-protection thriller Eraser lands in cinemas amidst the summer blockbuster season. Arnie ends the year with seasonal comedy Jingle All The Way. In the role of Mr. Freeze, Schwarzenegger becomes the banner name on the poster for Batman & Robin, usurping the relatively-unproven George Clooney as Batman.

1999

Arnie finally faces the devil in apocalyptic thriller End Of Days.

Reprises his role in Conan The Destroyer before being cast in the title role of unknown filmmaker James Cameron’s science fiction action flick The Terminator.

Overnight, Schwarzenegger becomes the biggest action star in the world.

2000

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2002

The iconic “character” of Arnie is born in Commando, an action thriller that has its star spouting humorous one-liners and racking up massive body counts.

1987

Takes the lead role in John McTiernan’s Predator, which goes on to spawn an entire franchise of movies, comic books and video games. Marries long-time girlfriend Maria Shriver mid-filming.

1988

Teams up with Danny DeVito for Ivan Reitman’s Twins. The trio go on to reteam for another comedy - Junior - in 1994.

1990

Plays the lead in Paul Verhoeven’s much-beloved sci-fi actioner Total Recall, and is appointed chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports by President George H. W. Bush; his appointment coincides with the release of Kindergarten Cop.

1991

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With the actor having nearly drowned during filming, sci-fi cloning thriller The 6th Day opens and earns itself three Razzie Award nominations - all of which it loses to Battlefield Earth.

Having been delayed in the wake of 9/11, terrorist revenge-thriller Collateral Damage is finally released.

2003

Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines opens in cinemas and Arnold returns to his iconic role. Schwarzenegger is elected the 38th Governor of California in a recall election and “The Governator” is born.

He goes on to be re-elected for a second term in 2006.

2010

Makes an uncredited cameo as Trench in Sylvester Stallone’s action team-up movie The Expendables. He reprises the role in a larger (and credited) capacity for the sequel in 2012 and again for The Expendables 3 in 2014.

2013

Arnold begins his return to acting with mid-budget action thriller The Last Stand. He follows this by teaming up with Sylvester Stallone for jailbreak thriller Escape Plan.

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Off the Shelf Festival of Words Sheffield 11 October - 1 November 2014

Festival Special Event with David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas talking about his new book. *Only Northern date!*

Monday 1 September | 7.30pm Crucible Theatre For Tickets: www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk More Details: www.offtheshelf.org.uk

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Wellies? Check. Band tees? Check. Comedy shades, UV make-up and a shit load of booze? Checkitycheck. You’re all dressed up – but where to go?

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Tramlines Where: Everywhere, that’s where.

When: July 25-27.

Who: Full line-up TBC. £££s: £12 per day, £28 weekend.

Well, well, well - haven’t the boffins at Tramlines rustled up one hell of a treat for you lucky lot. They’ve secured some absolutely mammoth acts for 2014 - including indie pioneers The Cribs, dance queen Katy B and hip-hop legends Public Enemy!

The festival itself takes place July 25 -27 and promises to be bigger, better, bouncier and more bonkers than ever before.

In addition to the whopping line-up (which is still being added to), they’ve also secured some of the finest venues around Sheffield - such as The Leadmill, O2 Academy and The Harley - not to mention the main stage at Devonshire Green.

Quality live music, plenty of beers, glorious sunshine (fingers crossed) and a right good laugh with all your mates awaits – and all for just 28 smackers. www.tramlines.org.uk

Charlie Chaplin Festival Where: All around Sheffield.

When: 18-30 May. Who: Charlie Chaplin. £££s: Free.

This 2 week festival, based all over Sheffield, will showcase some of Charlie Chaplin’s most popular and inspiring films. Three of his films will be projected onto the side of Weston Park Museum whilst others will be screened in different venues all over the city (including The Showroom Cinema).

An orchestra of local musicians will also perform the score from one of Chaplin’s films. www.sheffield.ac.uk

Holi One Festival Where: Norfolk Heritage Park, Sheffield.

When: 21 June.

Who: TBC. £££s: £27.99-£37.99.

This festival takes place all over the world – this year it’sheading to glorious Sheffield. Thousands of people all dressed in white come together to share in music, dance, performance art and visual stimulation. Get some colour in your life! www.holione.com

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Midsummer Poetry Festival

Sheffield Food Festival Where: All over Sheffield.

When: 24-26 May. Who: FOOD! £££s: Free.

Celebrating South Yorkshire as a vibrant culinary destination, showcasing the diverse food culture of the region and support the local food economy, the Sheffield Food Festival is a free urban event which last year saw a footfall of 244,000 visitors to Sheffield City Centre. The festival will take place over the Spring Bank Holiday this year - meaning it’s the perfect way to spend a work-free weekend. www.sheffieldfoodfestival.org

Where: Bank Street Arts, Sheffield.

When: 6-28 June.

Who: Matthew Clegg, James Caruth. £££s: Free.

Midsummer Poetry Festival is an upcoming month of festivities celebrating the poetry of dozens of artists from Sheffield and beyond.

It aims to run every other year, in conjunction with Sheffield Poetry Festival, and create a varied and inclusive poetry platform at Bank Street Arts from which countless local and national voices can be heard. www.facebook.com/ midsummerpoetry

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All access from £99 (concs) and £199+VAT (Sheffield Post Code Pass), Doc/Lovers from £50.

Start as you mean to go on. It’s obviously the motto down at Doc/Fest – as they’ve only gone and landed chuffing PULP to open the show!

June 7 will see the European premiere of PULP. A Film about Life, Death and Supermarkets, attended by the director Florian Hab producer Alex Boden of Pistachio Pictures Productio nd-members Jarvis Cocker, Nick Banks, Candida Steve Mackey d Mark Webber.

Taking pla Sheffield City Hall, this opening night event will feature a Q&A with those involved and be live satellite broadcast to cinemas nationwide. Big, eh? In addition, Electro-pop trio Saint Etienne bring their latest film How We Used to Live to Sheffield to accompany it live on stage for the very first time - whilst dreamy duo Summer Camp make a first Doc/Fest appearance to perform the soundtrack they composed for film critic Charlie Lyne’s debut film Beyond Clueless.

The first masterclass to be confirmed for this year is with journalist and documentary-maker John Pilger - whilst controversial artist Grayson Perry will visit Sheffield to talk about his documentary work, past and present. After the festival closes on Thursday 12, events will still continue for the people of Sheffield - as British Sea Power, a firm festival favourite, return to accompany archive screenings of Man of Aran and From the Sea to the Land Beyond. Felix the Cat, a newcomer to Sheffield, will appear in a rare programme of shorts suitable for all the family - with a live score performed

by Sean O’Hagan & The High Llamas.

The full festival programme will be announced Thursday May 8. www.sheffdocfest.com

Where: All around Sheffield.

When: 3-11 May. Who: Various artists and musicians £££s:Free.

Experience art in its rawest form as Open Up returns for its 16th year.

Visit studios, work spaces and even homes across two weekends in and around Sheffield - as artists open up their doors to welcome fans of all backgrounds to experience the skills and motivation behind their work. The event, which is organised and administered by the artists themselves, offers fans a chance to discuss first-hand the meanings behind a host of different projects. www.openupsheffield.co.uk

Sharrow Festival Where: Mount Pleasant Park, Sheffield.

When: 5 July. £££s: Free.

A flagship event in Sharrow, this festival celebrates the culture and diversity of the area - providing opportunities for thousands of local people to experience a wonderful day in Mount Pleasant Park. Find out about local groups and businesses, listen to some great music and eat a worldly variety of food. www.sharrowfestival.btck.co.uk

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Music in the Gardens Live in Barnsley Where: All over Barnsley.

When: 21 June.

Who: Anaconda Vice, Ian Jeffries, Invisible Grease. £££s: Free.

Back for their second year, Live in Barnsley is looking set to be even better than its first outing.

A huge line-up is expected for this year’s festival as organisers continue to build and develop to make the fans’ experience the best in Barnsley. www.liveinbarnsley.co.uk

Where: Botancial Gardens, Sheffield.

When: 17-20 June.

Who: The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Cookin Pots. £££s: £16.50 per day.

Now in its ninth year, this super local festival, held at one of Sheffield’s biggest attractions, the Botanical Gardens, will be raising money for a number of local charities. Each night will see a mixture of local and national acts perform in the tranquil surrounds of the gardens. www.musicinthegardens.co.uk

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Festival of Beer Where: Thornbridge Hall, Derbyshire.

When: 4 July.

Who: Loads of beers. £££s: Free.

A festival? Of beer? Need we go on? Top selections of American and British breweries have signed up to serve their delicious creations to you lucky lot at The Great Peak Weekender. And it gets better - because also on offer will be some top quality local grub to accompany your ale. Bottoms up! www.thornbridgebrewery.co.uk/festivalofbeer

Where: Around Sheffield.

When: 28 June. £££s: Free.

Since its formation in 2006, Sheffield Pride has been at the forefront of the LGBT Community in Sheffield and the surrounding areas. It’s much more than just a one day festival - as they work with local businesses and individuals all year round to make Sheffield one of the most inclusive and LGBT friendly cities in the UK. www.sheffieldpride.co.uk

Sandall Park Fake Festival Where: Sandall park, Doncaster.

When: 17 May. Who: Bon Jovi Experience, Total Stones Roses, Stereotonics. £££s: £15-£25, family tickets available.

Tickets for huge bands like The Stones Roses and Bon Jovi are tricky (and expensive) to get hold of. However, with the brilliant tribute bands on this year’s Sandall Park Fake Festival bill, you’ll think you’re watching the real thing – for a fraction of the price. www.fakefestivals. co.uk/2014/Sandall-Park

ontours Where: Sheffield.

When: 4 May. Who: TBC. £££s: £5.50.

Contours is a festival entirely organised by students from The University of Sheffield.

It’s open to everyone and super cheap meaning it’s the perfect way to kick back and see some exciting new acts from in and around the Steel City. www.facebook.com/contoursfest

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Mosborough Music Festival Where: Old Westfield School Site, Mosborough.

When: 7 June.

Who: The Twang, The Farm, Lucy Spraggan. £££s: £20.

What if we were to tell you that you can see some of the best live bands around whilst raising money for local charities. Sweet deal, right? Over the past 4 years, Mosborough Music Festival has raised over £25,000 for local Sheffield charities - and whilst doing so has featured some quality live acts.

Fancy some good Karma whilst enjoying some fine music? ‘Course you do. www.mosboroughmusicfestival.co.uk

Y Not Festival Where: Pikehall, Derbyshire.

When: 1-3 August.

Who: White Lies, Dizzee Rascal, Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls. £££s: £79.50-£84.50.

What Y Not Festival lacks in size it certainly makes up for in character. The festival itself is about three things: music, music and more music. Stunning panoramic views of the countryside, a fully stocked bar of local ales, a mouthwatering selection of food and more live music than you could ever possibly take in. www.ynotfestivals.co.uk

MADE Festival Where: Sheffield City Hall.

When: 24-25 September.

Who: Paul McKenna, Levi Roots, Jamal Edwards. £££s: £48, Concessions £24.

Now in its third year, Made is one of the country’s biggest and most inspiring entrepreneur festivals. 50 speakers, of which this year include the likes of Paul McKenna and Levi Roots, will deliver inspiring talks to over 3,000 guests at various venues around Sheffield. The event will bring together inventors, designers and manufacturers, all willing to offer advice on how to succeed in the business world. www.madefestival.com.

OFF THE SHELF Where: All around Sheffield.

When: 11 Oct – 1 Nov Who: tbc. £££s: VARIES. Off the Shelf is one of the UK’s most popular, innovative and exciting festivals - attracting some of the best known names in literature and media to Sheffield. Over 27,000 people attended last year and guests included Roddy Doyle, Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall, Paul Morley, Simon Armitage, Dan Snow and Professor Steve Peters. To go on the free mailing list to receive information on this year’s fabulous festival line-up e-mail offtheshelf@sheffield.gov.uk.

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BMC Stanage Festival Where: Stanage Edge, The Peak District.

When: 28-29 June.

Head for heights? Then BMC Stanage Festival is for you. The two-day fest will feature master classes with professional climbers, lectures, a barbeque and, of course, two days of sun-drenched (we hope) climbing and walking in the heart of the Peak District. Join in for a weekend of outdoor activities and social events at one of our greatest crags. Just don’t look down! www.thebmc.co.uk

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Beverley Folk Festival Where: Beverley Racecourse, East Riding.

When: 20-22 June.

Who: Billy Bragg, Chas & Dave, Home Service. £££s: Adult £99, Family £287.

For over 30 years, Beverley Folk Festival has been producing an annual weekend event to be remembered. Offering the best new performers, alongside some of the greatest established acts, it’s a unique opportunity to spot tomorrow’s stars and enjoy today’s greats. A local festival with national and international appeal set in a family friendly environment. www.beverleyfestival.com

Kendall Calling Where: Lowther Deer Park, The Lake District.

When: 1-3 August.

Who: Suede, Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, Happy Mondays. £££s: £119-£129.

Wowzer, Kendall Calling have pulled another rabbit out of the hat for this year’s fest. After scooping accolades for best small festival (2010 & 2011) and best medium festival (2013), the organisers are once again breaking new ground. Not only is the line-up and location amazing, but the price is pretty damn fine too. Less money than your average 3 day festival, Kendall Calling is proving quality can be affordable. “The highlight of a great festival season,” say The Cribs, and it’s certainly one we’re excited about. www.kendalcalling.co.uk

Beacons Festival Where: Heslaker Farm, Skipton.

When: 7-10 August.

Who: Darkside, Jon Hopkins, Eagulls. £££s: £99.50.

Beacons Festival, held at Heslaker Farm in Skipton, is a weekend showcasing some exceptional DJs, inspiring films and art, plus plenty of quality street food and drink - all in the perfect setting of the Yorkshire Dales.

“Back to back awesome music,” say Urban Outfitters. Sounds good, right? www.greetingsfrombeacons.com

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Deer Shed Festival Where: Topcliffe, Thirsk.

When: 25-27 July.

Who: Johnny Marr, British Sea Power, Stornoway. £££s: £30-£99.

Deer Shed Festival is back for a 5th year with a star-studded line-up and more activities than you could shake a shed load of deers at. The festival prides itself on being family friendly, with workshops, sports and games all catered for, so the little whipper-snappers can have a jolly good time too. www.deershedfestival.com

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Slam Dunk Where: Leeds University.

When: May 25.

Who: The All American Rejects, Less Than Jake, letlive. £££s: If you like your music a bit louder, and a bit heavier, then get yourself to Slam Dunk.

True to tradition, the festival (which is returning for its ninth bombardment) will see a tidal wave of post-hardcore/pop-punk tear Leeds University a new one when it returns this May. Not one for an early night? Head on down to the after-party and see proceedings out in style. www.slamdunkmusic.com

Leeds Festival Where: Bramham Park.

When: 22-24 August.

Who: Blink 182, Arctic Monkeys, Enter Shikari. £££s: Day £99.50, Weekend £210.50.

One of the UK’s biggest and most popular festivals is back. Got ya’ wellies? Last year’s festival was a mud bath, but it didn’t put the punters off. Unfortunately, here in the Exposed office we can’t guarantee glorious sunshine this time around, however what we can guarantee is a weekend jam-packed with music, beer, campfires and a whole lotta’ happy chappies. Keep an eye out - because the already massive line-up will continue to grow. www.leedsfestival.com

Live At Leeds Where: All over Leeds.

When: 2-5 May. Who: Drenge, Bipolar Sunshine, Blood Red Shoes. £££s: £25.

Kick off May in chaotic style with the 8th annual Live at Leeds festival.

Four venues dotted around Leeds, The Cockpit, The Brudenell Club, The Wardrobe and Leeds Met, will play host to this year’s event - which promises more bands, more stages and much more fun. www.liveatleeds.com

C-Fab Festival Where: Cabourne Parva, Lincolnshire.

When: 23-26 May. Who: Jess Morgan, Emily Moulton, 2 Twenty 2 Eight 4. £££s: Adult £40, Kids £20.

C-Fab Festival’s mission is a simple(ish) one – “To experience life from a perspective of joy, hope and love. To facilitate the enhancement of creativity, which resides deep within all of us, and to allow it to inspire that connection in others”. Well, what are you waiting for? Get facilitating! www.c-fab.co.uk

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Where: Sefton Park, Liverpool.

When: 21-22 June.

Who: Finlay Quaye, Jupiter & Okwess International, Wara. £££s: Free.

Britain’s largest African and Caribbean music festival is back for another year. Over 30,000 fans attended last year to party to the sound of Panderos, Lute’s and Armpit drums (they’re real instruments, honest) - and this year even more shufflers and shakers are expected. Moet dit nie misloop (that’s Afrikaan for ‘Don’t miss out’, of course). www.africaoye.com

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Cocoon in the Park Where: Temple Newsam, Leeds.

When: 12 July.

Who: Sven Vath, Seth Troxler, Apollonia. £££s: £35.00-£45.00.

The picturesque setting of Temple Newsam will once again play host to thousands of music-lovers this summer. The festival, which is complimented by state of the art visuals, pyrotechnics and performances from dancers, is the ultimate festival experience and the perfect way to kick off summer. www.cocoon.net

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Where: Duncombe Park, Helmsley.

When: 22-24 August.

Who: Levellers, Bellowhead, Human League. £££s: £40-£95.

Back for its 10th year, Galtres Parklands Festival has a lot to offer.

Over 100 acts across 7 stages means this year’s fest is sure to be a huge success with the punters. Be sure not to miss 80s favourites and Sheffield heroes Human League during their headline slot on the Sunday. www.galtresfestival.org.uk

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HIGH DEFINITION Where: Turnbridge Wells, Kent When: 5 July.

Who: Dusky, Martinez Brothers, Marco Carola £££s: £39.50-£64.50 Entering into its fourth year, 2014’s High Definition will build on last year’s sold-out success, incorporating last year’s feedback with even more spectacular production and incredible music, making it the best event yet. This reasonably-priced event is sure to provide a day to remember. www.highdefinitionfestival.co.uk.

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Farm Festival Where: Gilcombe Farm, Somerset.

When: 1-2 August.

Who: Public Service Broadcasting, Melt Yourself Down, Alpines. £££s: £52.50 adult, £42.50 child.

Originating from a small festival for friends, Farm Festival is now in its 9th year - each better than the previous. This family festival is all about chilling out and having a laugh… oh, and don’t forget to wear your funkiest hat. Not only does it make you look rather dashing, but the best hat and its owner will receive free tickets for next year’s festival! (though you might want to invite a friend along instead, hats aren’t much company at the best of times). www.farmfestival.co.uk

BoomTown Fair Where: Hampshire.

When: 7-10 August.

Who: Afro Celt Sound System, Babylon Circus, The Toasters. £££s: £110-£150.

BoomTown is back this year to put their own unique and whacky twist on the festival scene. The Hollywood-esque location is always a hit with the fans - with something weird and wonderful to see around every corner.

“Explore our world” is the slogan - and explore you shall! www.boomtownfair.co.uk

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Splendour Festival Where: Wollaton Park, Nottingham.

When: 19 July.

Who: Tom Odell, Happy Mondays, Reverend and the Makers. £££s: 32.50-42.50.

Splendour Festival prides itself on giving young musicians the chance to play to big crowds. Last year saw local hero Jake Bugg perform a barnstorming set - and this year singer song-writer Tom Odell will hope to do the same. This isn’t just a festival for the newbies though - as Manc legends Happy Mondays fill the other headline slot. Warning: Melons will be twisted. www.splendourfestival.com

Where: Croft Farm Water Park, Gloucestershire.

When: 8-10 August.

Who: Buzzcocks, Shed Seven, The Lightning Seeds. £££s: £90-£100.

The annual festival will be held at Croft Farm, Tewkesbury - and we don’t think the livestock will be too pleased when they hear what’s in store. World class music, great local foods and a selection of real ales and ciders will be the order of the weekend. Memories are made of this. www.lakefest.co.uk

Secret Garden Party Where: Cambridgeshire.

When: 24-27 July.

Who: Little Dragon, MO, Clean Bandit. £££s: £135-£180.

Scheduled for this year’s event is (deep breath) - a paint fight, Bearded Kitten, an epic dance off, some guerrilla science, Parades, action camps, theatre, art, an Artful Badger… oh, and a shed load of live musicians. A truly weird and wonderful festival that everyone should check out at least once in their lifetime. www.secretgardenparty.com

Blues Festival Where: Royal Albert Hall, London.

When: 26-31 October.

Who: Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Georgie Fame. £££s: TBC. The Royal Albert Hall once again plays host to the annual Blues Festival. Extended for its fourth year, the six day event will feature an array of international stars from the world of blues, soul, jazz and R&B. If that’s not enough, sessions from festival artists, exclusive exhibitions, showcases and an ‘In Conversation With’ series will all happen during the day. www.bluesfest.co.uk

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Eden Sessions Where: Cornwall.

When: 21 June – 14 July.

Who: Dizzee Rascal, Ellie Goulding, Pixies. £££s: Varied.

Oi, Oi! Britain’s favourite rascal is heading down south to bring massive hits such as Bonkers and Dance Wiv Me to the lovely people of Cornwall. Other acts include Ellie Goulding and rock veterans Pixies. Not enough? Why not check out the Eden Project - it’ll be sure to blow your mind. www.edensessions.com

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End of the Road Festival Where: Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset.

When: 29-31 August.

Who: The Flaming Lips, The Horrors, Wild Beasts. £££s: £130 - £170.

“I’m very excited to have finally got the Flaming Lips - one of the best live bands in the world today,” says Festival founder Simon Taffe. Not only are there great bands performing, this is a festival kind on the environment (it even received an award for its kindness, that’s how kind it is). In the picturesque setting of Larmer Tree Gardens, it’s the perfect festival location for those long summer days for chillaxing with yer buddies. www.endoftheroadfestival.com

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The Wickerman Festival Where: East Kirkcarswell, Scotland.

When: 25-26 July.

Who: Dizzee Rascal, Del Amitri, The Feeling. £££s: £110.

The Wickerman site is a wonderland for adults and children alike - with a cinema, funfair, circus entertainment, Segway hire, mountain biking and an array of arts and craft activities scattered throughout its fields. Don’t miss the 40ft Wickerman as it’s set ablaze to light up the skies and keep everyone toasty. Afraid of the dreaded festival toilets? For an extra tenner you can hire unlimited access to some posh loos and showers. Cushty. www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk

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DREAMSCAPE Where: Milton Keynes.

When: 16 August.

Who: Charlie B, Joey Riot, Kenny Ken. £££s: £88.95.

The famous ESP promotions return to one of the UK’s most prestigious music venues, the national bowl in Milton Keynes. The bowl itself has seen some of the biggest artists on the planet perform. Seeing as it’s 25 years since the beginning of ESP promotions, they are conjuring up something special. 200 world famous DJ’s and performers, Three arenas can only mean one thing, an epic dance music festival that will go down in history. www.dreamscapeevents.co.uk

Where: Worthy Farm, Somerset.

When: 27-29 June.

Who: Arcade Fire, Blondie, Kasabian. £££s: £210.

The daddy of all music festivals returns once again. Headline slots last year from the likes of The Rolling Stones and local superstars Arctic Monkeys in 2013 showed exactly why this is the most famous music weekend on the planet, and this year they’re looking to be even better. Hundreds of acts across 11 unique and stunning stages will provide yet another perfect festival experience for those lucky enough to get their hands on a ticket. www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

love saves the day Where: Bristol.

When: 24-25 May. Who: SBTRKT, Annie Mac, Clean Bandit. £££s: Day tics £39.50 The pioneering Bristol based music festival returns to the very heart of the city for hat-trick year. Having held legendary club nights all across the south of England, the Love Saves the Day team are back and are pushing the visual and aural boundaries even further. Weekend tickets went quickly, but there are day tickets left for this chilled out, good vibes only festival.www. lovesavestheday.org.

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We Are FSTVL Where: Upminster, Essex.

When: 24-25 May. Who: Fatboy Slim, Knife Party, Jamie Jones. £££s: £69-£300.

We Are FSTVL is a 15,000 capacity dance event launched in 2013. The festival brings together the biggest names in electronic dance music alongside some of the world’s leading club brands and labels - all in a remarkable setting. Playing host to more than 70 acts across 10 stages and arenas over one magical day, We Are FSTVL really sets itself apart from the competition. www.wearefstvl.com

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Meadows in the Mountains Where: Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria.

When: 13-15 June.

Who: Andrew Ashong, Brand New Wayo, Jazzanova. £££s: £100 or £80 each if bought in groups of 5.

The Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria boast some of the most breathtaking views in the world. Its stunning green forests and crystal clear lakes are guaranteed to leave you mesmerized. So too will the mammoth music festival held there every year. Described as one of the most special and intimate clubbing experiences around, this is one dance fest you aren’t likely to forget anytime soon. www.meadowsinthemountains.com

Awakenings Festival Where: Netherlands.

When: 28-29 June.

Who: Carl Cox, Jeff Mills, Adam Beyer. €€€s: €40-€50 per day, €75 weekend.

This isn’t just a techno festival, it is THE techno festival. The 14th edition of Awakenings, which is the world’s largest outdoor techno festival, will be for the first time in the festival’s 17 year history a weekender. That’s right, not one but two days filled with the very best that techno has to offer. www.awakeningsfestival.nl

Bestival Where: Isle of Wight.

When: 4-7 September.

Who: Outkast, Foals, Busta Rhymes. £££s: £195.

The legendary award-winning Isle of Wight Festival is back and they’ve only blooming managed to get hip-hop legends Outkast to headline it. The rest of the genre-defying line-up isn’t half bad either, with established acts such as Foals, Basement Jaxx and Paloma Faith all ready to do their thing. www.2014.bestival.net

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SunSplash Festival Where: Aspat Beach, Turkey.

When: 2-7 June.

Who: Zara Mcfarlane, Osunlade, Gilles Peterson. £££s: £25-£35 per day, £160 weekend.

SunSplash is a boutique music festival that combines sea, sunshine and good living with a backbone of soulful dance and electronica music. And where better to enjoy all this than on the gold beaches of Bodrum, Turkey? Don’t forget your sun cream ‘cos it’s going to be a scorcher. www. sunsplash-festival.com

Sonar Festival Where: Barcelona, Spain.

When: 12-14 June.

Who: Massive Attack, Richie Hawtin, Rudimental. €€€s: €180.

Created in 1994, Sónar is a pioneering festival with a unique format and content. Its first class reputation as a leading reference for international festivals is by virtue of a carefully balanced cultural offering - combining a playful nature, the avant-garde, and experimentation with electronic dance music’s newest trends. www.sonar.es/en/2014

Where: Hot Spring Valley, Icelan When: 20-22 June.

Who: Massive Attack, Skream, Woodkid. £££s: 12900-19900 Krona.

If you’ve ever dreamed of partying somewhere where the sun is constantly shining, then your prayers might just have been answered, in the form of Secret Solstice. Because of its location, the sun will literally not go down during - as some have described it - the world’s most unique music festival. You’ll quite literally be on top of the world. www.secretsolstice.is

Diynamic Festival Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

When: 30 May. Who: Solomun, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, David August. €€€s: €22.50.

After announcing itself on the festival circuit last year, Amsterdam’s Diynamic Festival returns for another bite of the apple. Expect a day filled with warm, groovy sounds and a wonderful crowd, with the Amsterdam Forest providing the perfect backdrop. www.diynamicfestival.com

Stop Making Sense Where: Tisno and the Garden, Croatia.

When: 31-3 July/August.

Who: Mosca, T.Williams, Mr. Ties. £££s: £120.

Located on the Croatian coastline, halfway between Zadar and Split, lies Tisno and The Garden - a magical secluded bay with its own private beach and on-site accommodation.

This makes it a summer haven for dance music lovers, festival-goers and holidaymakers alike. Stop Making Sense simply needs to be experienced to be believed. www.stopmakingsense.eu

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Whether you’re looking to visit the Sheffield Motorpoint Arena, Scarborough Open Air Theatre, The Leadmill, Sherwood Forest or Doncaster Dome; you can now purchase tickets for events at these venues, plus many more around Yorkshire and far beyond, through www.sivtickets.com and at the SIV Tickets Box Office located at the entrance to The Oasis in Meadowhall.

Don’t forget, SIV Tickets is your one stop choice for events, entertainment and sports, so keep updated and be the first to know about brand new events by joining the mailing list at www.sivtickets.com and follow SIV Tickets on Twitter @sivtickets and on Facebook.

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festival can Making the journey to any music mates and your with e be fun as long as you’r But, how there’s some decent tunes on the go. animals, party 400 of pack a with off g about settin their way all in fancy dress and ready to drink across Europe? early and It means the celebration starts two days some cans you’re free to kick back, crack open e you’ve and make a bunch of new friends befor Energy zade Luco al. festiv even arrived at the for this called and asked if I’d like to join them taking all year’s Snowbombing Road Trip. After I was in. of two seconds to consider it, I decided one of a Snowbombing itself is already a world’s the ines comb it se kind festival becau skiing and top electronic acts and DJs with the sublime snowboarding taking place across addition (the ria Aust , hofen alpine setting of Mayr ly makes of the Road Trip at the start simp ue 7 day the whole thing an even more uniq experience). nt of what So without further ado, this is my accou 2014. bing bom Snow to ey journ happened on the

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shown to 8:00 After meeting in the lobby we’re r, a sweet playe DVD a has it van out ed our pimp limitless a with ed stock s sound system and come big table in the supply of Lucozade Energy. There’s a grab hold of middle but you’ve got to remember to er. Our driver’s everything when you turn a big corn less to say, called Dean and he loves Nickelback. Need trip. this on c musi e’s not in charge of

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10:00 What a way to kick off the road trip! We all met at Chatham Ski Centre, change into superhero outfits (which is this year’s costume theme) and grab a bacon sarnie.

Then it’s time for some activities to get everyone in the party mood one of these being pillow jousting on mobility scooters (feathers everywhere!). Feeling a bit more awake, it’s time to rev our engines and finally set off on our epic journey as a long, winding caravan of superheroes. This mass of revellers is made up of regular attendees, competition winners, festival staff and journalists quite a motley crew. We each pick up a bag of Lucozade Energy goodies and inside there’s some shades, a warm hoody and a nice woolly hat. All this gear should come in handy once we reach the snowy mountains of Austria.

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UK until and it’s time to wave goodbye to the 12:00 We’ve just boarded the ferry ’s a real there and now ds frien ng maki and ling next week. Everyone on the trip is ming where ering wond are ngers the rest of the passe positive party vibe although I think at the moment, but ny balco ferry the on out We’re . all these superheroes came from already, g and people seem to be on the beers inside there’s a silent disco in full swin so let’s head to the bar.

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this 9:00 We’re all feeling a bit groggy bing morning but this is the Snowbom ay, Road Trip so we won’t dwell on it. Anyw we’re the hotel breakfast sorted us out and d all pumped for another exciting day ahea ! hofen Mayr in e arriv today’s the day we of I would show you some photos seen Luxembourg, but we’ve hardly ’s fog any cars or people so far and there everywhere. It’s a bit eerie to be honest…

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Three Bears Kitchen

The Old Junior School Vincent Road/South View Road S7 1DB www.facebook.com/ThreeBearsKitchen

Thornbridge For The Win

Crikey. They like to keep themselves busy at Thornbridge.

The beer bonkers bunch are involved with a host of activities in the coming months – and they’d like you to come and join ‘em.

First up, the Starlight Walk on May 17 (www.stlukeshospice. org.uk) – for which they’ll be raising money for St Luke’s – followed by vintage cycle and lifestyle festival Eroica Brittania (www.eroicabritannia.co.uk) in the Peak District National Park June 20-22.

The Round Sheffield Run takes place on June 29 (www. roundsheffieldrun.com) – whilst their own Great Peak Weekender kicks off July 4-5 on the Thornbridge Hall grounds.

Add to this appearances at Underneath The Stars at Cannon Hall Farm (July 25-27, www.underthestarsfest.co.uk), and the Folk Forest at Tramlines over the same weekend, and it looks like Summer is well and truly sponsored by Thornbridge.

We’ll drink to that. See www.thornbridgebrewery.co.uk for more.

The Knowledge It’s all happening. There’s a whole host of new bars and eateries springing up all over the city in the coming weeks/ months. So much so, there’s not enough room within our papery walls to shout about them – so we’ve put everything we know to date online. Have a gander. Knowledge is power. www.exposedmagazine.co.uk.

THE PLACE

The first thing you need to know about Three Bears Kitchen is… it’s off the radar.

Not in a foody sense, of course (most who follow their nose will ultimately end up here), but it’s not somewhere that shouts about what they do from the rooftops.

Tucked away within the cultured confines of Vincent Road’s Old Junior School, it’s undoubtedly Sharrow’s hidden gem. Wind your way through the school corridors and you’ll stumble upon a room packed with community spirit and aromas that cross cultures.

THE FOOD

There’s no menu here. It’s all about fresh daily specials on chalk boards – and it’s inventive stuff.

Upon arrival we’re warmly greeted with smiles and a spread of salads and sandwiches that would take any picnic to the next level – whilst hot dishes such as peanut butter, chilli & sweetpea soup and creamy pork stew with gnocci instantly grabbed our attention.

It was with wide eyes and empty bellies that we put ourselves in the capable hands of owners John and Ian who offered to bring us a selection of what they felt best summed up the Three Bears Kitchen. It was a wise choice.

What arrived at our table could only be described as lunch with benefits. It’s healthy stuff – but the tastes and combinations are unlike anything I’ve sampled before. Diving straight in, the Roast chicken with fennel and clementine offered sweet nods towards Mediterranean sunshine which was perfectly complimented by a wonderfully fresh tabouli salad. Next, a sample of the grilled haloumi and aubergine – consistently a perfect marriage that packed a salty, moreish punch. Last up, but by no means least, the lamb kofta burger – which was bursting with Middle Eastern spices and sandwiched between some glorious Forge Bakery bread. Truly, a lunchtime feast.

To finish, Santiago tart (a light and fresh almond paste/quince jam offering) and the indulgent Black Forest brownie. Our meal throughout was accompanied by fabulous Cafeology coffees.

THE VERDICT

These guys have done things the right way. Starting as a pop-up venture, with no aspirations other than wanting to showcase their passion for good food made with local produce, they’ve grown into a full time business – and mostly by word of mouth.

You could say the secret is now out – so be sure to catch them within their current guise before they take the Three Bears brand to the next level.

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INFO: Opening Times: Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm.

Join The Tribe

Dom Roskrow, the mastermind behind The Worldwide Whisky Company, is bringing fifty of the finest whiskies from all over the world for the lucky people of Sheffield to indulge in.

The Tribe Whiskey and Music Festival takes place May 1 at Plug and sees swing and bluegrass band The Toy Hearts (pictured), country shoe gazers The Dreaming Spires

and folk-pop darlings Troubadour Rise taking to the stage to keep guests on their toes.

What’s more, included with every ticket are ten redeemable vouchers that can be exchanged for any whiskies that tickle your fancy.

Nice of em’. See www.the-plug.com for more.

YOUR LOCAL

Feline Good

Cherished local bakery Cat Lane has split from Beanie’s wholefoods and become a local workers’ cooperative.

The site in Heeley Green is rich in local history having been in operation for nigh on 100 years - and for many years was part of the Real Bread Bakehouse before being rescued by Beanies in 2009 after a period of closure.

While the cooperative is now totally independent, ties haven’t totally been severed - and Cat Lane will still be supplying bread and buying organic ingredients from the wholesalers.

The bakery isn’t technically a shop but the owners are always happy for customers to pop in for a chat and see the baking process at work - as they slave from 3am every day to produce a wild variety of breads, pies and cakes.

For any orders, you can give the Cat Lane cooperative a ring on 0114 258 9205, or find them on Facebook for more.

Rocking Lock On Stock THE BATH HOTEL THE READER: Di Coupey, ex-barmaid and beer geek.

WHY IS THIS ‘YOUR LOCAL’?: “It’s an

untouched gem. You can come in on a Saturday afternoon and have a cracking pork sandwich whilst reading the paper. Best snug and a proper fire too.”

FAVOURITE TIPPLE: Stouts, porters and milds – Thornbridge Pollards 5.0%, a coffee milk stout or Brewdog’s Cocoa Psycho 10%.

THE LOCAL: The perfect pub for a Saturday afternoon - pick up a paper from the bar and one of their homemade hot roast pork sandwiches for a guaranteed tranquil day.

Their knowledgeable and friendly staff makes this Grade II listed pub (dating back to 1867) a popular watering hole. Inside you’ll find a remarkable tiled interior bar housing 6 hand pulled ales and 6 keg offerings. Rotating Thornbridge Brewery key kegs such as their French farmhouse ale Biere de Garde 7.5% in addition to regular guests from the likes of Cumbrian brewery Hardknott sit welcomingly on the bar. Try their refreshing Cool Fusion

4.4% pale ale or on cask Code Black 5.6%, their take on the contradictory style garnering a loyal following - black IPA. Sheffield Brew Club meet bi-monthly in the back room on Tuesdays so if you fancy a go at home brewing take your efforts down for a friendly review. Or never home brewed before and not sure where to start - head down for beginner’s tips from this approachable group (@Sheffbrewclub).

Starmore Boss honcho Jefferson Boss hosts regular whiskey tasting evenings which have proved popular sell out events. Campaign for Real Ale members can indulge in 20p off a pint up to 7pm everyday on production of a valid membership card.

Free Wi-Fi so you can check in and update friends on the beers they’re missing out on.

ADDRESS: 66-68 Victoria Street, Sheffield S3 7QL T: 0114 249 5151 www.beerinthebath.co.uk @BeerInTheBath

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New live music venue The Rocking Chair has replaced the recently-closed Nelson Rock Bar on Furnival Gate.

With walls adorned with 12” records, vintage posters and old radios, this new venue is the place to be to catch unsigned and upcoming local bands and artists. Hopefully, it’ll also go some way to filling that Boardwalk-shaped hole in the hearts of many of Sheffield’s music lovers.

The live gigs will go down in the basement with a bar up above for those who just fancy a drink and a place to chill. Head to www.facebook. com/therockingchairlive for gig listings, events and more information.

Launching May 3, The Locker Room is a new sports venue holding court in the former Steelhouse building on West St. It’s set to become THE place to eat, drink, watch and play – offering home cooked American tucker, a vast selection of quality beer, whopping TV screens and the very finest bar games.

Original rare sporting memorabilia will adorn the walls – whilst there’ll even be a lawned VIP area.

Add to this the best funkylicious music every weekend from Voodoo & Funky Fridays, along with a host of late night club events, and Sheffield has got itself a brand new premier place to party. See www.facebook.com/ LockerRoomSheffield for more.

FEAST & GLORY After enjoying a couple of sunny days in Sheffield, our food blogger fancied a taste of the Mediterranean and took a trip to Istanbul (on West St, not Turkey, sadly).

Formerly known as Aspalas, Istanbul has been around for a while, but Clare was yet to try it. Find out how she fared in her next blogpost.

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lor is joined at the piano Every Thursday from 8pm, Ryan Tay and intimate duo setting. by some of Sheffield’s finest in a rare a fantastic menu - Jazz @ Exceptional musicianship coupled with r weekend early. Book early to Antibo is the perfect way to start you avoid disappointment.

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Beer Here Yorkshire Yorkshire has 40 breweries and counting within its borders. And, at 8,654 square kilometres composed of three Ridings with roughly five million inhabitants, there’s always a thirst to satisfy. From Abbeydale Brewery in our fair city of Sheffield to Bad Seed Brewery in Malton, Magic Rock in Huddersfield, Wold Top in Scarborough and many other remarkable breweries in-between. Heritage and beer go hand in hand in with two long standing independents - Timothy Taylor (brewing from 1858) and Samuel Smith’s (1886) still going strong.

Samuel Smith’s in Tadcaster continues to employ traditional brewing method of the Yorkshire Squares system and draws water for its ales and stouts from the original well sunk over one hundred years ago.

No wonder the New York Times referenced our county in its top fifty places to visit this year. Praising Yorkshire for its scenery and ale trails; that famous French cycling competition helped bring attention too.

Cycling and beer appear to be another happy partnership – or maybe it’s just that a beer after a lengthy cycle is an ideal way to unwind for many? Either way it’s going to be a summer of this pairing as Le Tour approaches. Saltaire Brewery in North Yorkshire has collaborated with Sussex based Dark Star Brewing on a cycling-

inspired beer called after its namesake style – Bock. They’ll be opening the brewery doors for a full weekend of Le Grand Depart activities. Next down the map, in Leeds, Magic Rock is hosting pop-up bar The Magic Spanner at the Town Hall cells on the 27th of June and 6th of July. Look out for one-off cycling inspired beers at the event. Thornbridge Brewery is throwing open the doors to Thornbridge Hall for the full weekend from the 4th of July for The Great Peak Weekender with free entry and camping (sign up on their website). Hosting a beer festival throughout; a select list of hop forward-thinking breweries will be on board including Sierra Nevada, Lagunitas, Dark Star, Wild Beer Co, Buxton Brewery, Brooklyn and Odell. In Sheffield, Bradfield Brewery are aptly placed with the final climbs of stage two passing closely by. In unison with Langsett Cycles, The Steel Stage event will be hosted in High Bradfield together with big screens showing all Le Tour action, live music and Bradfield’s very first beer festival all on site. For updates and tickets check the twitter universe: @MagicRockBrewCo / @BradfieldBrew / @SheffieldBrewer / @SaltaireBrewery / @Thornbridge or online at: www.steelstage.co.uk, www.letourguide.com

One Love

New hipster hangout oneninetwo has opened up in a former abandoned factory on Shoreham Street.

The owners of oneninetwo teamed up with architectural firm Project Orange to initiate a mass refurbishment - resulting in a cool classy bar with high-ceilings, leather Chesterfield sofas, neon lights, exposed brick and colossal steel beams. Serving cocktails, craft beers, spirits and ‘custommade coffees’, oneninetwo boasts a vibrant, eclectic atmosphere for both students and professionals alike.

Bringing you thatmanmonkz of Shadeleaf

On The Couch They don’t do ‘Grande, Tall or Petite’ nonsense - just ‘Little or Large’ at new place on the block: Couch.

How d’ya like your eggs in the morning? Besides custom-made breakfasts and classic favourite Eggs Benedict, Couch sells a variety of food - from rustic flatbreads and tapas to your classic sarnies and Sunday roasts.

Pour some sugar... in tea. Don’t be fooled! It’s not just tea and coffee here - Couch also has a selection of premium lagers, wines and

spirits.

Want to have your cake AND eat it? Couch is pro-cake! Brownies, Victoria Sponge… the tasty list goes on.

Couch is a hybrid “coffee and stuff ” establishment on Campo Lane - soon to be opening another on Ecclesall Road due to its swiftly built reputation based on attentive atmosphere and stripped back interiors.

Follow them on Twitter, befriend them on Facebook and check out www.couchstuff.co.uk for more.

Have A Nibble

Music fame on the decks on a Friday night, and Louise Prey’s collection of electro tunes on Saturdays, this is sure to be the weekend’s new late night hotspot. See www.one-ninetwo.com for more.

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Dave at Nibbles has now been in charge for three years - at an establishment that’s been in existence for over 50.

The authentic menu has remained virtually the same since the days it was named Shalesmoor Café, bar the addition of Dave’s specials, some of which he’s particularly proud of.

His spicy Mexican pork has quite the kick and has been a customer favourite for months - while also on the menu are pizzas, pies, a

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range of sandwiches and loads more besides. But, unsurprisingly for a Yorkshire greasy spoon, it’s the Full House Breakfast which gains most of the plaudits. Two sausage, two bacon, two eggs, beans, tomato and mushrooms - all for just £4.50. Now, if that’s not worth a wander down to Shalesmoor on a weekday morn, we don’t know what is.

We regularly fill our bellies at this city institution. Call 0114 275 0529 for more.

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Best Of British The latest addition to Forum Café Bars, The British Oak in Mosborough opened its doors two weeks ago - making it the seventh addition to Sheffield’s largest independent chain.

The British Oak offers real ales, craft beer, whiskies, wines and cocktails.

On the menu you’ll find a variety of locally sourced dishes including homemade pies, burgers, braised ham hock, garlic roast chicken and lamb rump.

They also offer a Sunday lunch featuring roast beef, pork, baked ham and nut roasts - with all the trimmings. A traditional pub, complete with low ceilings, exposed

wooden beams, cosy corners and an impressive range of taxidermy decorating the walls, it won’t be long until The British Oak becomes the new local for many Sheffielders.

They even have an outdoor patio.

General Manager Hannah Beddow is pleased with the success of the British Oak so far, stating: “We’ve been really busy from the word go - and the feedback has been great.

Everyone seems to be saying the same thing… that we’ve brought something great and much needed to the area.”

Visit www.britishoakalehouse. co.uk for more. You won’t be disappointed, we promise.

The Big Melt Melt recently opened its doors on West St. Based within the former Jocosa premises, Melt is a modern lounge bar with a house music focus - serving a wide selection of drinks and quality, freshly prepared food.

Find them on Facebook for more.

Beer Bellies Alex Barlow, Sheffield Master Brewer and renowned SommALEier, is teaming up with local restaurant Inox Dine for a good old knees up.

Taking place May 2, the evening will celebrate the diverse and enticing world of beer - with taste, smell and aroma all being explored on the night.

Barlow will draw from his years of experience, including being crowned the youngest ever Master Brewer,

as well as becoming the first ever Englishman to manage a Czech brewery.

To accompany this beer tasting extravaganza will be a four-course topof-the-range menu, prepared by Inox Dine head chef Joe Berry, with beers from around Europe carefully selected

by Barlow and Berry to complement each course. See www.inoxdine.co.uk for more.

From Russia, With Love Cossack Cuisine, the Russian café and bakery in the Moor Market, has been growing ever-popular since its formation – recently rating as the 6th best eating place out of over 1000 in Sheffield according to Trip Advisor.

The establishment has received lavish praise on the leading eatery review website: “World class customer service with food that is to die for... things can only get bigger and better” and “Cossack provide what is probably the best tea and coffee in Sheffield Market”.

And things aren’t stopping there for

owners and husband-and-wife team Steve and Leeza. They’ll soon be adding formal Russian afternoon tea events to their repertoire, with such Russian delicacies as blinis (crepes), crescentshaped potato dumplings called varenikis and eggplant caviar. Alongside this new endeavour, the stall will be introducing dozens of new artisan breads courtesy of Leeza. These will go on sale for the first time at the Sheffield Food Festival and include the highly sought after olive and gruyere cheese loaf. Be sure to check them out soon.

Boss Brew Trojan Explosion is a brand new beer brought to you by the good folk behind the night of the same name and The Brew Company, one of Sheffield’s best boutique brewers.

The golden, hoppy offering is available exclusively at The Riverside pub (on Mowbray Street) – running alongside

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the Trojan Explosion Boss Reggae night which takes place on the first of every month.

Pop along, wet your whistle, and get a Reggae learnin’ while you’re at it. You know you want to.

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At one point, West Bar Police Station was Sheffield’s tallest building. The five storey goliath opened in 1965 and instantly became an imposing, iconic landmark dominating our fair city’s skyline. It was the place where no-one wanted to be – as it’d mean you were either a victim of crime, or you’d perpetrated one.

Cool fact. In 1982, the European Cup was handed in to the station after it was stolen from Aston Villa players while they celebrated their win at a pub in Tamworth. The football bonkers bobbies on duty at the time held a kickabout in the West Bar backyard to compete for the trophy until it was reclaimed.

Times, as they do, inevitably changed.

With over 45 years of service under its belt, the building had fallen into a state of disrepair. What was once a modern masterpiece had become a crumbling shell – and in March 2011 it closed its doors for good.

Fast forward three years, and the latest chapter in this historic building’s story was recently unveiled – the Hampton by Hilton Hotel and the adjoining Marco’s New York Italian.

Having been bought for a cool £2.5 million, a further £9 million has been spent transforming the dilapidated cop shop into a swanky hotel and restaurant complex. The only cons here are modern. No cells, just plush, comfortable rooms – and instead of porridge they’re serving up celebrity endorsed cuisine.

There are still nods towards its previous incarnation though – with the original opening plaque framed on the wall for all to admire and reminisce upon.

42 stylish bedrooms now await visitors, all with their own en suite, along with a free-to-use gym, free Wi-Fi and a 24hour bar/dining area.

And then there’s Marco’s. Holding court next to the hotel, the city’s first celebrity owned restaurant offers diners a stylish, contemporary setting – whilst still retaining affordability. Owned by Marco Pierre White, the eatery offers both a bar and extensive dining area and serves up food inspired by his Italian heritage and love for New York cuisine (think steaks and pastas). It’s a formidable partnership – and one which is changing the face of West Bar – and it’s why we popped along to experience it for ourselves…

Our Hampton by Hilton Experience:

It’s always a great start when you’re greeted with a smiling face – and that’s exactly what we got as we approached the modern reception at the Hampton

by Hilton. A small ‘tuck shop’ lay just to the right, whilst to the left stood a fully stocked bar - so we were pretty much sorted from the off.

We’re told that breakfast is served until 11am as we check-in. Taking in our surroundings, the walls are adorned with a combination of old and new – huge plasma screens rubbing shoulders with pictures of days-gone-by in the area (along with the token tribute to Hendo’s).

The bar/dining area is expansive (not to mention relaxed) – whilst both a lounge and library await on the ground floor with offerings of TVs, books and computers.

Our room (133, if you’re wondering) was everything we could have hoped for.

Warm and welcoming, homely comfort is the name of the game here. A big screen TV, desk and sofa surrounded an immaculately presented queen bed that had the perfect amount of ‘give’. As for cleanliness, we simply couldn’t fault it. The show-stealer though was the bathroom – bright and current it offered up a fantastic walk-in shower along with toiletries exclusive to the hotel.

We slept like babies – and only woke for a terrific buffet breakfast that featured a smorgasbord of morning morsels. We indulged in the hot stuff, but everything from pastries to fresh fruit and cereals were on offer alongside tea, coffee and juice. Check out was midday.

Our Marco’s Experience:

Stepping through the doors at Marco’s you instantly feel like it’s the real deal.

There’s an air of exclusivity here, yet it offers a menu and prices that would entice anyone.

A lot of this is down to the striking onefloor design and well turned out staff – whilst restaurant manager Len offers fab front-of-house service. In case you were in any doubt who the owner was, the walls here are adorned with pictures of Marco Pierre White – whilst a striking bar (complete with a stunning wine selection) and open plan kitchen help to create a vibrant atmosphere.

Exposed goes behind the doors of the new Hampton by Hilton Hotel - and grabs a bite at Marco’s New York Italian while we’re at it.

Words: Carl Reid. Pics: Mike Siggers.

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Greeted and seated, we kick things off with some sensationally salty tomato garlic bread as we peruse both the menu and the specials list. To start, I opt for the confit of duck from the specials, which was delicate to the touch yet bursting with flavour. My partner, meanwhile, went straight for the chargrilled asparagus, poached egg and parmesan crust – a classic combo given a Marco’s twist for stylish aplomb.

For the mains, it was the lamb rump which caught my eye. Nicely presented, the addition of Italian beans, rosemary & garlic gave it a rustic authenticity.

A hearty number and the perfect melding of texture and flavour. For my other half, it was all about the rib-eye.

You’d expect a New York Italian diner to deliver on the steak front, and I’m happy to report it did – big time – a perfectly cooked medium-rare 10oz slab of delicious tender meat served with rocket, parmesan and vintage balsamic. Winner.

To end, a double chocolate truffle cake (gorgeously rich and moreish) and a quirky, quality Italian cheeseboard with honey. Our meal was accompanied throughout by a delicious bottle of Pinot Noir del Veneto and service on the night was impeccable.

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Pick of the Month

THE BOOK CLUB

Our erudite noise hound, Joe Food, donned his finest tweed attire, grabbed his reading glasses and pipe, and headed off for an evening with The Book Club. A civilised affair, surely?

A lot has happened since the last time The Book Club played a hometown gig. There’s been revolution in Egypt, a royal baby, Miley Cyrus lost her marbles, even South Yorkshire football has improved (a bit). Yes, after an 11 month break from their Steel City sweetheart they’ve had time to reflect, recuperate, and hone their considerable talent for an emotional return to their true love, their Jenny, Sheffield.

To witness the reunion, a hefty crowd huddled together inside Plug, as the mandatory gig bevvies of canned Red Stripe were raised to welcome support act, Life in Film. The band from East

London has an impressive ‘Kings of Leon meets The Smiths’ sound about them which went down a treat with the early crowd.

Highlights included ‘Carla’, a slow song delivered seamlessly with caressing vocals and subtle melodies. A stunning pair of red Doc Marten’s worn by the bassist. Gok Wan moment aside, I’d suggest you keep an eye peeled for these laddo’s.

After that, The Book Club came to the stage, armed with a wealth of new songs and some bold double denim attire.

They opened their set in dark, groovy fashion with ‘Boy on a Promise’. More

old favourites were heard throughout the course of the evening with spirited airings of ‘Death in the Afternoon’, ‘Somewhere near Oxford’ and ‘The Cautious Cavalier’.

Yet it was the new tracks that stole the show. Special mention for ‘Don’t Go’ - a tune for that one chum who just doesn’t know when to call it a night. Dedicated in jest to Dean in the crowd, whose unintelligible yelps of joy made it a fair bet that he was having a late one that evening; “Don’t you know I’ve seen Dean’s future,” joshed Carnall in the chorus. Soz, Dean. The final minute of the song is a wonderful mix of vocal

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harmonies and mass handclaps, which is beginning to become a common and enjoyable feature of their new songs (See ‘We The People’ and ‘We Built The Dancefloor’ for a bit more of this). It suits them to a tee.

At the end of evening, the crowd joined Carnall in toasting what sounds very much like a new era for the band; “We’ve played a lot of new songs tonight, here’s to the future.” Proceeding to close a thoroughly enjoyable evening on the poignant and chuffin’ brilliant ‘Dad’s Army’. The future looks bright, lads…now give us an album!

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BEAUTIFUL SESSION FILMS FOR MUSICIANS – SHOT ON AN AUTHENTIC, LIVE MUSIC STAGE IN THE HEART OF SHEFFIELD.

By Lewis Mottram and Max Goldbart.

LYKKE LI I NEVER LEARN Lykke Li could best be described as a gem of the music industry, a critically acclaimed Scandinavian female singer-songwriter who‘s achieved mainstream success by penning melodies of raw honesty. Li’s third offering ‘I Never Learn’ is a story of wretched heartbreak, not your traditional Adele-inspired softhearted ‘I miss you’s’, but a passionate gut-wrenching account of human mistreatment.

Li’s juxtaposition of softly-strung instrumentals with her traditionally sharply-tinged vocals works magnificently in her favour. Opener and title track ‘I Never Learn’ is hauntingly beautiful and presents this vibrant vocal/instrumental contrast in exemplary fashion - while the emotion resonating from the vocals in lead single ‘Love Me Like I’m Not Made Of Stone’ is undeniably overpowering and draws comparisons with sisters and fellow countrywomen First Aid Kit. The entire LP is a riposte from Li to those who have failed her and, while wholly cynical, leaves us strangely cursing those who have left her in this state. MG 9/10.

THE SUNSHINE UNDERGROUND THE SUNSHINE UNDERGROUND

EMBRACE EMBRACE

RUFUS ATLAS

The Sunshine Underground return four years on from their last release, however for their third studio album it’s not third time lucky.

Almost like the mangled wreckage of a head-on collision between Daft Punk and The Human League, The Sunshine Underground is nothing to write home about.

The funky guitar riffs expected from a Nu-rave band are few and far between, this, coupled with beats so repetitive it’s hard to tell when one song ends and another begins, doesn’t make for easy listening.

Lacking in imagination and creativity, The Sunshine Underground is a difficult album to enjoy and an easy one to forget. The Nu-rave genre arrived in 2006, and hopefully it will leave in 2014. LM 5/10

With three number one albums and six top ten singles under their belt, Yorkshire rockers Embrace had to come up with something rather special to reach their own high standards and by-gum, haven’t they done just that.

Seven years in the making, their self-titled sixth album screams of maturity and undeniable talent from the five-piece Brighousebased band.

Electro-esque beats are partnered with elegant guitar hooks with vocalist Danny McNamara still capturing that unmistakable Yorkshire twang as he lays down gripping and inspiring lyrics.

Delivered with passion, style and energy, Embrace will leave you reaching for the replay button on more than one occasion.

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With growing recognition from premier Aussie radio station Triple J, and lead single ‘Desert Night’ having over 750,000 plays on Soundcloud, this new European release by indie-dance trio Rufus was one I approached with anticipation.

After two or three listens, the spaced out Ibiza-esque rumble of each track comes as a strange surprise - a pleasant one in some areas and a tarred one in others. While on the one hand the album begins to feel a tad stale from around ‘Desert Night’ onwards, there are still certain gems to be unearthed. The purely instrumental ‘Simplicity of Bliss’ is a joy to behold - while the fiery synths, effortless tempo-changes and faux-argumental soundscape of ‘Unforgiven’ is insightful and displays the album at its most compelling. As a four or five-track EP this could have just been masterful - but there are just a few too many middleof-the-road Ibiza licks letting it down. MG 6/10

THE FLAMING LIPS – YOSHIMI BATTLES THE PINK ROBOTS

PUMPING ON MI STEREO

Oklahoma neo-psychedelia band The Flaming Lips returned from the glowing wake of The Soft Bulletin in 2002 with Yoshimi - full of sleek and playful arrangements of buzzing spacey-synth and guitar genius.

Its electronic composition with an Indie-tinge is crammed with beautiful melancholy, which is never more evident than in the sublime and catchy ‘Do you realize?’ - easily the stand out track from the record boasting Beach Boy-esque harmonies. Coyne’s rickety voice encapsulates the saddening truths of the song: “Do you realize that everyone you know someday will die?”

It’s reflective, life-affirming… and a true masterpiece.

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BEHIND IT: Steven Knight

IN IT: Tom Hardy, Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 BEHIND IT: Marc Webb

IN IT: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx

FROM THE VAULTS

After nearly six months of being bombarded with what seems like endless marketing, it’s a real relief to discover that the rebooted Spidey’s second outing is a very enjoyable and entertaining summer blockbuster, and not the cluttered mess it threatened to become.

With Spider-Man a part of everyday life in New York, Peter Parker continues to struggle with his feelings toward love interest Gwen Stacy.

Meanwhile, childhood friend Harry Osborn returns in the wake of his father’s death and soon discovers that the sins of the father can be murderous in the hands of their sons. As if that weren’t enough, a new villain named Electro is born; with his eyes set firmly on revenge.

There’s a lot going on in The Amazing SpiderMan 2, but to their credit, the cast mostly strike the right tone. Garfield and Stone have found

their niche within the dialogue’s mumblecore aesthetic, while Dane DeHaan is superb as the younger Osborn. Jamie Foxx however is simply dreadful, his pre-transformation role so cartoonishly out of step with the rest of the film (complete with plinky-plunky comedy score) that he rapidly becomes infuriating. His Electro doesn’t fare much better either, his hammy growling far removed from presenting any kind of real investible threat. It’s a fun script, but an unbalanced one. Between the various bits of world-building for future movies, it struggles to capably build any kind momentum or suspense.

When it does hit the mark however, it’s a damn fun time; thrilling, engaging and just plain fun. It’s the need to exceed those qualities however that prevent The Amazing Spider-Man 2 from living up to it’s own title.

THE LOVE PUNCH

BEHIND IT: Joel Hopkins

IN IT: Emma Thompson, Pierce Brosnan,

TRUE ROMANCE

Before the cinema giants of Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill, Quentin Tarantino wrote the 1993 bloody fairy-tale True Romance.

In true Tarantino style the films contains homicidal types and a lot of bloody action. Unlikely hero Christian Slater transforms from geeky comic book clerk to vengeful vigilante, great romantic and smooth criminal when he marries hooker Patricia Arquette. It’s a whirlwind romance as they find themselves with a suitcase full of coke following the death of a racially confused pimp (a brilliant Gary Oldman) – it turns out the coke belongs to a psychotic drug dealer played

by Christopher Walken. The relentless energy and absurdity of it all provides truly outrageous entertainment.

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Director Steven Knight’s follow-up to last year’s vastly underrated Hummingbird sees Tom Hardy as the titular Ivan Locke, a construction foreman confined within his driver’s seat as he makes his way to the birth of his illegitimate child. Unfolding in real time, Ivan’s life begins to unravel through a series of hands-free phone calls, with his family, his career and his relationships with everyone he loves crumbling with each passing minute.

With the entirety of the film taking place within the confines of a BMW X5, it’s Hardy’s game to lose; which the always game performer never allows to happen. As magnetic an onscreen personality as he’s always been, Hardy’s at the top of his game here, running the full emotional spectrum with a naturalistic intensity and more than enough depth to keep things interesting.

While the limited scope of the story may prove unexciting for some, Hardy’s genuinely scintillating performance and Knight’s frankly spectacular use of a limited physical space allow for a fair amount of bite to the story; taking what could have been a merely aboveaverage drama and crafting it instead into a gripping character exploration.

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Ocean’s Eleven meets Shirley Valentine in The Love Punch, which sees divorced middle-class couple Pierce Brosnan and Emma Thompson reunite for a trip to France when a sleazy European billionaire liquidates their business and pensions. Enlisting the help of their marital friends (Timothy Spall and Celia Imrie), the duo set out to rob their mark of a precious diamond that will settle accounts both at home and at work; but along the way, the pair begin to explore their long dormant feelings for each other and find that nothing is quite as lost as they thought.

A very cookie-cutter middle-of-the-road affair, this comedic adventure is held up entirely by the quality of its casting, while the central four are all genuinely fun in their own right - Brosnan and Thompson make for a very enjoyable double act - the film simply sparkles when it allows everyone to riff on one another. The plot descends several times to a level of Nuns On The Runesque farce, but the performances manage to just about reign proceedings. With a solidly funny script by writer/director Joel Hopkins, The Love Punch is an enjoyably funny and entertaining romp. A rushed ending aside, it’s a good time for all.

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Gigs of the Month

By Teela Clayton, Joe E. Allen & Mark Perkins

STEEL TREES & MORE

WHERE: THE LUGHOLE WHEN: MARCH 29 If you’ve got an ear to the ground in Sheffield you might have heard about The Lughole - an underground venue that’s been putting on DIY events since the turn of the year.

Gig info is spread cautiously on Facebook, or through good old word of mouth, and bringing your own bottle is encouraged. When Exposed went down for a shufty, the line-up for the night was pretty diverse.

First up, Monoking - a bunch of young lads who had an Arctic Monkeysesque sound - but with a synth thrown in for good measure. Then, The Recordists - conjuring up images of a noisier The Strokes with wilder vocals.

Third band on were Steel Trees, who filled the room with grunge, fuzz and a boatload of energy. Their drummer is definitely of the John Bonham school of thought when it comes to volume - and their vocalist stepped down into the crowd for an up close and personal experience. It turned out to be the drummer’s birthday to - so a big cake was passed around with everyone encouraged to grab a fistful of sponge, jam and icing. Last on were Black Earth, who have quite a unique, if jarring, sound. They list QoTSA and Joy Division as two big influences - and it makes for a haunting and mysterious combination.

All in all, a top night with a real sense of community. Great to see. Joe E. Allen.

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JOHN BRAMWELL WHERE: THE GREYSTONES WHEN: APRIL 12

BOXFRESH PRESENTS: IT’S A SHEFFIELD THING WHERE: FOUNDRY AND FUSION WHEN: MARCH 28

On Friday night, I found out exactly why the trainer is the weapon of choice against the urban dance floor.

As part of the Boxfresh 25th birthday celebrations, Tramlines favourite Toddla T and The Tuesday Club took reign of Foundry and Fusion the perfect venues for a bit of underground slash bashment slash dancehall slash drum n’ bass slash any other riddims you can think of.

Shy FX started the jerky knee movements, throwing in a bit of the classic ‘Shake your Body’, and followed it up with an hour of sweaty crowd pleasing choons that had everyone daggering with a stranger. It is carnival season after all.

Toddla T was the main event - and the Sheffield

boy-done-good didn’t disappoint. Rummaging through the urban catalogue, he managed to spin contemporary street with vintage house. This was one of only two gigs scheduled in Sheffield and the crowd did their bit to show their appreciation; the thronging dance floor was the place to be to get your twerk on.

Good job I was wearing me classics.

Teela Clayton.

N.B To celebrate their 25th year, Boxfresh are celebrating in true Boxfresh style by holding 25 unique events in and around the UK and Europe.

It’s a Sheffield thing was number 4 of 25, for more information visit www.Boxfresh.com .

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John Bramwell is in the middle of a solo tour - singing stripped down acoustic versions from his ten plus years career as the singer and writer behind the band I Am Kloot.

I know he’s in the middle of the tour, as I seem to be surrounded by people who are following him round the country, such is the dedication that this man creates amongst his fans.

His warmth, personality and humour is undeniable - and makes for an intimate evening where everyone feels totally involved. He played for well over two hours tonight and there can be few who didn’t hear their favourites. I know I’m going out on a limb here, but I did feel on occasions some of the songs would have benefitted from being played by a band.

‘Where’s the drum and bass?’ I found myself thinking from time to time as some of his songs seem to come alive in a more dynamic setting, but such is the strength of his song-writing and lyrical images that it was often no more than a fleeting thought. His songs are rarely about a specific event or person. At one point he told us that his songs aren’t ‘about things’, they are more ‘around things’, although from time to time he loved to tell us the specific story behind some of the songs - and this is the real joy of an intimate gig like this. There’s always the inevitable discussion at the bar afterwards about why he’s not recognised as one of the country’s most outstanding song-writers, but that ship seems to have sailed a long time ago. His ‘Sky At Night’ album did get a Mercury nomination, but we all knew it wouldn’t win, it was just too good! Fans old and new just have to console themselves with shows like tonight, which provide a rare chance to appreciate the sheer talent of John Bramwell. Mark Perkins.

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DARLING BUDS OF MAY April showers bring May flowers, or in Yorkshire’s case over the past couple of years, April snow brings May cloud.

Kick off your May festivities with a jaunt down to Plug on May Day for the Tribe Whiskey and Music Festival - an event which surely brings together two of Yorkshire’s favourite pastimes. Fast forward to the weekend and a delightful choice of live music is on offer - with house legend Carl Craig and the up-andcoming Midland at Hope Works on May 3. Or, if a bit of punk takes your fancy, then look no further than Traams at The Harley on the very same night.

Head on down to Cutler’s Hall and their Sheffield Does Vintage festival on Saturday May 10 where you can not only browse the stalls for vintage bargains Sheffield-style, but also experience such far-fetched creations as a vintage tearoom and pop-up beauty parlour.

For those old-school metal-fans, Plug is preparing to go all glitz and gu tars on May 16 as it plays host to the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tour - a travelling troupe of tribute bands whose membership includes Sack Sabbath, The Thin Lizzy Experience and the delightfully punny Hi-On Maiden.

To close out the month, keen ramblers and festival-fans can un te and head out to the Party in the Peaks on May 31 in Wardlow.

Fingers crossed for sunshine!

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THEATRE

PICK O’ THE MONTH

BRASS MONKEYS The Touring Consortium Theatre Company’s production of Brassed Off hits the Lyceum May 7-10. Adapted from Mark Herman’s 1996 rousing drama, the production reaches a heart-warming crescendo as the Newstead Brass Band performs live in a faux Royal Albert Hall setting. Prices vary, www. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.

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LIVE MUSIC

JOIN THE CIRCUS Dralion, Cirque Du Soleil’s signature production, is turning 15! The globallypopular award-winning show will reach Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena on May 14 and remain there for the following four nights.

Expect edge-of-theseat thrills. £50, www. motorpointarenasheffield. co.uk.

ON YOUR SOAPBOX Fresh off the back of the release of their 3rd album Soapbox, The Crookes take to The Leadmill stage on May 31. Expect new stuff mixed in with crowd favourites - such as ‘Backstreet Lovers’ and ‘Godless Girl’. Support arrives in the form of High Hazels. £9, www.leadmill. co.uk.

ON YOUR MARKS

Described by The Daily Mail as ‘the most sophisticated marijuana drugs baron of all time’ (quite the accolade).

Howard Marks (aka Mr. Nice) heads to The Hop on May 15 with his ‘SCHOLAR, SMUGGLER, PRISONER, SCRIBE’ show. A

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man who for an entire decade had 43 aliases and 89 different phone lines, Marks’ wisdom from a life lived both within and outside of the criminal justice system will prove truly fascinating. £12, www.thehop-sheffield.com.

LISTINGS CLUBBING MONDAY

ODDBALL + BUG + FATHOM + TIMELINE @ Corporation, Milton Street. A head on collision of your entire alternative favourites presented by main room DJ Brazen. 3 rooms of metal, alternative, hip hop, pop and dubstep. The perfect start to any week; a corp hangover! Vodka + Mixer 60p before midnight. 10pm - 2:30/3am. £3 before midnight, £4 after. www.corporation.org.uk.

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GET DIRTY @ Embrace, Burgess Street. A massive 2000 capacity rave that no other club can match. 5 rooms of entertainment and awesome drink deals. £4, 18+.

PLUS1 @ DQ, Fitzwilliam Street. A straight-up weekly party night courtesy of internationally renowned student rabblerousers; Rough Hill. Some of the cheapest drinks deals in the city and the absolute best DJs you’ll hear at any midweek night, week-in, week-out. www.dqsheffield.com, 10pm - 3am, £3 early bird, £4 advanced, £5 on the door.18+.

GET OFF @ The Harley. A night inspired by 90s music and culture. Expect the scent of CK One and the finest Hip Hop, R&B and garage of the era. Line-up: DMK, Rev. Austin. EntryFree 11pm-4am.

SHAG @ Leadmill, 6 Leadmill Street. Two bangin’ rooms of the biggest party floor fillers, your favourite indie anthems, classic 60s soul, Motown belters, and a few guilty pleasures dropped in for good measure.

Freebies and giveaways every week! Drinks from 60p. 11pm-2.30am. £4/£3.50 NUS. Text Mill Shag to 82500 for offers.www.leadmill. co.uk Email vip@leadmill.co.uk for group guest lists offers.

POUNDED @ Sheffield Hallam Union. In for £1, drinks for £1! Does exactly what it says on the tin. £1, 10.30pm.

POPULATION @ Sheffield Students Union.

Monday night just got a whole lot better.

Fancy dress, socials, societies, spontaneous, anything goes at Population. Open til’ late.

GEEK @ Viper Rooms, Carver Street. Get your geek on every Monday at one of Sheffield’s most popular clubs. Free before 11p, £1 between 11pm-12pm, £3 after.

TUESDAY

BILLIONAIRE @ Crystal. Sheffield’s most exclusive midweek music brothel. Sheffield’s Longest running Tuesday night. £3.50, 10pm to 3am.www.eatmydisco.com. 18+.

AFTER HOURS @ Fez. Don’t want to go home yet? Get yourself down to After Hours and join all those students who aren’t ready to finish their night yet. £3.

CLOTHES LINE @ The Harley, Glossop Road.

Weekly midweek madness in the middle of the week. A heterogeneous mix of hits and party bangers! 11pm-4am. Entry £4 in advance, more on the door.

DIRTY HOUSE PARTY WHERE: FEZ CLUB WHEN: MAY 23 Get your bad self down to Fez club this month for some of the finest techno, deep house and bass music you’re ever likely to hear.

The late night event is headlined by the mighty Myles James – who’s appeared on the same line-ups as artists and DJs such as Chase and Status, Pendulum, Wideboys, Boy Better Know, DJ EZ, Example and tons more.

Joining him is a stunning line-up featuring some of the best in the business – such as Liam C and Jenny Fu of Delve Deeper Fame, Steve Brooke (NuWave), Louie Mac (Reflective), Randy Waters (Space) and J Housky (Steel City). All in all, it looks set to be a corker of a party.

It runs 11pm - 6am and is a mere £5 (plus a teeny tiny booking fee). So, dig out your best dancing shoes and prepare to have your rib cage rattled - because the bass in this place would register on the Richter scale.

See www.clubfez.co.uk for more.

B@STARD POP @ Local Authority, Eldon Street. A brand new night with DJ’s playing whatever takes their fancy. www.facebook. com/TheLocalAuthority, 18+.

SPANKED @ Plug. Mischief. Music. Mayhem.

Expect student anthems, dance, chart, indie, retro pop and indie, and underground house, along with cheap drinks, CO2 blasts and a massive outside terrace. There’ll be a whole host of freebies on offer too, from candy floss and UV face and body painting to glowsticks, shutter shades and t-shirts. Best fancy dress will win a bottle of Champagne. Doors @ 11pm. £4 entry (booking fee £0.50). 18+.

PARIS ROCKS @ Paris. Paris Rocks is hosted

by Capital FM DJ James Cusack, who will be playing all the latest mash-ups. 11pm, 18+.

GET LAID @ Replica. Every Tuesday at Replica. 10pm.

RISQUE @ The Viper Rooms. Sexually suggestive R&B and Hip-Hop with DJ Leon Hitchen and slightly indecent House and Electro with DJ Robert Mallinder. £4 NUS, £5 non NUS.

WEDNESDAY

SKOOL DISCO @ Corporation, Milton Street.

Sheffield’s largest and loudest student night; Skool Disco is the mid-week student party to end all others. Three rooms of musical mayhem unleash a massive party whatever your musical taste. 10pm-2am. £5/£4 NUS before midnight, £5 after, or FREE in Skool Uniform (plain white shirt + tie) before 10.30pm, £1 before midnight.www.corporation.org.uk.

PUM PUM @ DQ Upstairs, Fitzwilliam Street.

Old school garage, funky and 2step upstairs at DQ every other Wednesday. £1 shots, £2 dbl vodka mixer. £2 before 12/£3 after, www. dqsheffield.com.18+.

BOING BOING @ Embrace. Officially the biggest student night in the north returns. £4 NUS, 10pm.

GOLD TEETH @ The Harley, Glossop Rd. Expect Hip Hop classics, Garage rollers, House anthems and Disco bangers. Free entry, 10pm, 18+.

REHAB @ The Leadmill, 6 Leadmill Road.

Sheffield’s NEWEST Wednesday Night. A weekly jam packed array of games and

DUBCENTRAL PRESENTS BUSH CHEMISTS & MORE

NEWS: RESET THE RECORD

WHERE: YELLOW ARCH WHEN: MAY 3

Adding to an already healthy roster of record shops in Sheffield, underground dance music label Reset Records recently opened the doors to their new store. Reset Records was founded over 30 years ago by Vince Clarke of Depeche Mode fame and this latest offering can be found in our very own Cultural Industries Quarter, near such landmarks as Hallam University and the Showroom Cinema.

Simultaneously, the Reset Records brand will continue to expand as they’ll also be opening up another new store down South in Peckham.

Check ‘em out for the latest in cutting edge electronic dance music and house and a generally great vibe. Find them on Facebook and witter for more.

Dubcentral are back in session at YellowArch studios - with what could prove to be their best night yet. Dub heroes Bush Chemists head the line-up featuring Dougie Conscious and King General. Expect the freshest dub sound from an outfit which has now been on the circuit for over 20 years. The session kicks off in room 1 – whilst room 2 will host the kings of swing Jenova Collective as well as Sheffield drum n bass veteran Venja. 11pm-5am, £14 advance, see www.facebook.com/thedubcentral for more.

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chances to win awesome prizes. With the best MASSIVE Indie Hits, a sprinkling of Motown, all helped along with an ever so juicy dash of Punchy Pop! Drinks from 80p.

Doors @ 11pm. Prices vary, email vip@leadmill. co.uk to negotiate group guest list offers.

MINI DISCO @ Local Authority, Eldon Street.

A VIP area for Skool Disco at Corporation so you can club in style as well as get out of the rain and avoid the queues. www.facebook. com/TheLocalAuthority, 18+.

ROAR @ Sheffield Students’ Union, The Foundry. Roar til you can’t Roar no more at the best student Wednesday night in Sheffield. 11pm – 2.30am.

MISCHIEF @ Sheffield Students’ Union, Studio and Fusion. Mischief is the home of random nonsense, with mischievous themes, crazy games and silly giveaways. 11pm – 2.30am.

KILLA DISCO @ The Viper Rooms. Sheffield hypest and freshest Wednesday session hits town every week, supplying the best music and most generous drink offers. £2 before midnight.

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TICKETS TO SEE AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE Arriving direct from London’s West End, An Evening of Burlesque offers an all-star cast in a production that has travelled the world.

Taking place May 30 at Sheffield City Hall, join this all-new riotous romp full of cutting-edge variety as sashaying Royal Academy-trained burlesque bombshells slip into exotic character as smoothly as they slip out of their couture costumes. Expect evocative Arabian Nights, fabulous fan dancing fantasies, foxy 40s WAF sirens, bubblegum blowing baseball babes and the slickest, wickedly wittiest cabaret spectacular of the year.

What’s more, we’ve got a pair of tix to give away. Answer this titillating teaser for the chance to win: Which of these acts started out as a Burlesque group? a) The Pussycat Dolls b) Bob Marley & The Wailers c) Goldie Lookin’ Chain To enter, get to www.exposedmagazine.co.uk/ win-stuff.

THURSDAY

BLOCK PARTY @ Carver Street. Five venues, one wristband. Guest list offers weekly. 9pm4am, £4 ADVANCE, £4 & £5 door.

JUMP AROUND @ Plug, 14-16 Matilda Street.

New for 2013. The awesome DJ Stoxx - one of clublands most talented DJs - is our brand new permanent resident! He brings his bass driven madness every week, alongside Ollie Hayes, who’ll be firing out the best chart hits.

Room 2 brings you Fake Tales (of Indie Disco) & Alternative Anthems and guest DJs spin house, hip-hop, garage and more in Room 3.

Doors @ 11pm. £4 entry. 18+.

FRIDAY

DROP + ANTHEMIC + POPCORN + FRACTURE @ Corporation, Milton Street. DJ Phyll presents the daddy of all alternative nights. You want it, you got it, a mish-mash of everything you ever dreamed of in one night.

Weekend craziness at ear-splitting volume, this is life lived at its loudest! With drink offers all night, DROP helps ensure your weekend starts in a pile of puke! Double vodka + mixer £1.20 before midnight.10pm 2.30/3am. £3.50 adv/£1 before 10.30pm/£5 after/£6 after midnight. www.corporation.org.uk. 18+.

SECRET SOCIALITE @ Crystal. A brand new and exclusive premium night out in Sheffield.

10.30pm, 18+.

SHAKEDOWN @ DQ, Fitzwilliam Street. Bass / House / HipHop / Garage. Drinks offers: £2.50 Rum Punch. £3 before midnight/£5 after. 18+.

GAGA @ The Leadmill, 6 Leadmill Road.

Two rooms of mayhem! Room one offering massive indie hits with a hint of Motown and soul, and room two serving up your favourite pop anthems, floor fillers and guilty pleasures! Drinks from 80p. Doors @ 11pm. £4.50/£3.50 NUS before midnight. Emailvip@ leadmill.co.uk for group guest list offers.

POP CORN @ Local Authority, Eldon Street. The return of the popular night with a subtle blend of 80’s pop and disco in a garish stripy box. www.facebook.com/ TheLocalAuthority,18+.

BABY GOT BACK @ Paris. This is the number 1 Friday night in Sheffield. Are you on the Baby Got Back hype? Free, 18+.

PROPAGANDA @. Plug. Your rock ‘n’ roll party, attracting over 25,000 people a week across 5 countries! Featuring 2 incredible rooms of music, insanely cheap drink offers and a host of audio-visual treats. Room 1 brings all your current and classic indie and alternative favourites, while Room 2 is your one stop shop for pop, party and dance.

Doors @ 11pm. £4 Entry. 18+.

SPACE @ Sheffield Students’ Union.

Sheffield’s biggest student-only Friday night!

SPECIAL EVENTS MAY THURSDAY 1 MAY

JUMP AROUND FEATURING MS DYNAMITE @ Plug, Matilda Street. Sheffield’s biggest Thursday night gets even better with the appearance of two-time Brit Award winning Ms. Dynamite. This is also the first night of the One Big Weekend offer, £10 covers the cost of Jump Around, the Jumble Sale Bar Crawl and Student Saturdays. It’s going to be massive.

11pm, £10.

FRIDAY 2 MAY

JUMBLE SALE BAR CRAWL @ Various venues.

A proper Sheffield bar-crawl with a twist. As

part of the One Big Weekend deal, students will receive a t-shirt which allows entry into all bars but they will be texted at each venue to be told where to go next. £10 (includes price for Jump Around featuring Ms Dynamite and Student Saturdays).

GOT IT ON BOX @ Plug, Matilda Street. Made in Sheffield and Better Dan Most have once again combined for their second grime night.

Support from Rhymes Galore and KUXX with special guests still to be announced, this is going to be huge. 7pm. £5.

Mashing up commercial chart smashers, Ibiza anthems and the best urban cuts, RnB and more! 11pm 3am, Tickets £4 in advance.

LAVISH @ The Viper Rooms. 12 hours of music and drinks. 2 for 1 cocktails until 11pm, 2 for 1 on all drinks until 9pm. Perfect way to start the weekend. 4pm-4am, Free entry before 11pm, £4 after.

SATURDAY

SATELLITE @ Corporation, Milton Street.

Brand new Saturday club nights!!!! All the grunge/alt/metal/emo/pop punk/ melodic/90’s/80’s/industrial/classics you could ever dream of.....all in one place. Main room: DJ Rice, DJ L8N & DJ Stocky bring you Alternative, Grunge and Nu metal & modern day big singles with a twist of 90’s. £3.50 adv/£1 before 10.30pm/£5 after/£6 after midnight. www.corporation.org.uk. 18+.

DONUTS @ DQ, Fitzwiliam Street. Party music – indie, mashup, bass, house, classics and more. 10pm – LATE. www.dqsheffield. com. 18+.

XRAYHORSE @ The Harley, Glossop Road. Late-night electronic throw down, expect progressive bass music and full-on dancefloor pressure. House, disco, bass and vibes... Guest DJs booked from across the globe. 8pm-4am. Entry £4.

SATURDAY 3 MAY

STUDENT SATURDAYS @ Replica. Sheffield’s best student night on a Saturday can only get better with free entry with a One Big Weekend ticket and queue jump. Double vodkas £2.50, bottles £2. 11pm. £10 (includes price for Jump Around featuring Ms Dynamite and Student Saturdays).

SATURDAY 10 MAY

CIROC ROCS PRESENT SHUFFLE W/ DANNY HOWARD @ Plug, Matilda Street. Decks connoisseur Danny Howard is back at Plug to tie in with the opening of their new Ciroc

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SONIC @ The Leadmill. 6 Leadmill Road. Two rooms of indie, rock n roll plus stax, 60’s, soul and Motown. Doors @ 11pm. £5/£4 NUS before midnight. Email vip@leadmill.co.uk for group guest list offers, 18+.

NOUVEAU @ Paris. Out with the old and in with the Nouveau. Free before 1am, £3 after, 10:30pm.

SHUFFLE @ Plug. DJ’s: Dance anthems with Tony P (Ministry of Sound) and LJ Freeman and Urban Grooves with Luciano and Lee Smith. Blasting out dance, 90’s anthems, indie, dubstep, DNB and classic tunes.

Stunning entertainers, huge pyros and confetti cannons will be thrown in too. Doors @ 11pm. £5 entry. 18+.

STUDENT SATURDAYS @ Replica. As always you can expect THE biggest and busiest student night in the city on Saturday. Entry from £3, 18+.

POP TARTS @ Sheffield Students’ Union.

Non-stop-retro-pop! Sheffield longest running student night. 11pm – 3am.

SUNDAY

THE SUNDAY CLUB @ The Viper Rooms.

More misbehaviour and misdemeanours to end the weekend. Free entry on Guestlist, 10pm.

cocktail lounge, menu and table service option.

Music is the freshest sounds in funk, soul, RnB and disco. 11pm. £5.

FRIDAY 23 MAY

DIRTY HOUSEPARTYS @ Fez Club. The Dirty House Party team are back for another huge night at the Fez Club on Friday May 23.

London-based Kiss Fresh DJ Myles James provides a headlining slot. If his regular Kiss slots are anything to go by this is sure to be full of enough premium house and garage to set Fez alight. Support comes from DJs both local and outside of Sheffield. 11pm-6am. £5.

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LISTINGS LGBT

REGULARS WEDNESDAY

ALT.COM PRESENTS SPEAKERS CORNER @ The Riverside, 1 Mowbray Street. Every second and fourth Wednesday from 7pm (Free). A new act/new material show with a difference, www.riversidesheffield.co.uk.

THURSDAY

THE LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB @ The Lescar Hotel, 303 Sharrow Vale Road. The longest running comedy club in Yorkshire showcasing some of the best in the business, www.thelescarhuntersbar.co.uk THE ALTERNATIVE COMEDY CABINET @ The Riverside. An Alternative Comedy Night showcasing the beautiful, absurd and more eclectic side of comedy. 7pm, £4, www. riversidesheffield.co.uk.

FRIDAY

THE LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB @ Sheffield City Hall, Join top comedians at Sheffield’s longest running comedy club every Friday and Saturday night. For ticket info call the enquiry line on 0114 221 0317 THE SHIPPING FORECAST SPOKEN WORD COMEDY @ The Riverside. A monthly nautical themed spoken word comedy night all wrapped up in a bun of daft games and regular features from the bizarre world of host, Stan Skinny. 7.45pm, £5.

SPOTLIGHT COMEDY CLUB @ Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. Monthly comedy club showcasing some of the best local talent around. 7.15pm, £12.50.

SATURDAY

THE LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB @ Sheffield City Hall, Join top comedians at Sheffield’s longest running comedy club every Friday and Saturday night. For ticket info call the enquiry line on 0114 221 0317.

THURSDAY 1

BIG SHAUN’S LAUGHTER LOCK-IN @ Greystones. Comedy from Gary Delaney, widely regarded as the most quotable comic on the circuit and hosted by Big Shaun from the Everly Pregnant Brothers. 8.30pm, £8 (£5 for students with valid NUS Card).

LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB @ The Lescar Hotel. Longest running comedy club in Yorkshire brings you Katie Mulgrew. Katie is a stand-up comedienne from the North West who delivers highly entertaining tales of a repressed childhood, 8.30pm, £8 (£5 for students with valid NUS Card).

SUNDAY 4

FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS 5TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL @ New Barrack Tavern, Penistone Road. A special Funhouse comedy night to celebrate its 5th birthday, comedy from Rob Rouse, an English comedian known and loved for his hugely lively, loveable, honest, frank and seriously funny stand-up comedy. Support from Keith Platt, Martin Daniels and Chris Tavner.

7.30pm, £5.50.

THURSDAY 8

LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB @ The Lescar Hotel. Longest running comedy club in Yorkshire brings you Phil Ellis, Sam Avery and Nathan Caton. Possessed of a fabulously manic energy, Phil has established a reputation as a unique, reliable and exciting act while Nathan is an up-and-coming comic on the black-British circuit. 8.30pm, £8 (£5 for students with valid NUS Card).

FRIDAY 9

LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB @ Sheffield City Hall. Acts on the night include Deborah Jane Appelby, Eddy Brimson, Nathan Caton and Gary Delaney. 7pm, £16.

THE LION ROARS WHERE: WHITE LION WHEN: MAY 27

and comfortable without ever being fully engaging, so it always seems like he has an extra level to go. So, if you like your laughs up close and personal with a quality pint in your hand, look no further. See www. whitelionsheffield.co.uk for more.

The White Lion in Heeley offers up a brand new comedy night this month. May 27 sees the launch of said event when David Longley will be in the headline spotlight along with supporting acts. This Derby lad has a very measured demeanour that feels competent

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and observational Irish charm. 8.30pm, £8 (£5 for students with valid NUS Card).

LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB @ Sheffield City Hall. Acts on the night include Deborah Jane Appelby, Eddy Brimson, Nathan Caton, and Gary Delaney. 7pm, £16.

SUNDAY 25

JON RICHARDSON @ Buxton Opera House.

8 out of 10 cats’ very own Jon Richardson is back on the go with his Nidiot tour.

7.30pm, £20.50. More information . www. buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/jon-richardsonnidiot .

TUESDAY 13

JASON MANFORD @ Buxton Opera House.

The award-winning Mancunian brings his affably charming and witty show to Buxton, Derbyshire. Expect an insane variety of one-liners, gags and barn-storming anecdotes. 8pm, tickets from £23.50, www. buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/jason-manford.

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THURSDAY 15

MANOR OPERATIC PRESENT… ME AND MY GIRL @ Sheffield City Hall. A feel good comedy show that will have you toe-tapping in the aisles. Ends on Sunday 18. 7pm, tickets from £6.50.

LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB @ The Lescar Hotel. Longest running comedy club in Yorkshire brings you Carl Hutchinson and Martin Mor. Carl is a multi-award winning comedian who’s stand-up has been described as a phenomenon while Martin came from an unorthodox circus-performing background. 8.30pm, £8 (£5 for students with valid NUS Card).

100 ACTS OF MINOR DISSENT; MARK THOMAS @ The Leadmill. After his award winning show Bravo Figaro comedian Mark Thomas sets himself the task of committing 100 Acts of Minor Dissent in the space of a year. Mark catalogues everything from the smallest and silliest gesture to the grandest confrontations. 6pm, £15.

FRIDAY 16

DOUG SEGAL @ The Leadmill. Award winning entertainer Doug Segal’s new comedy mind reading show entitled ‘I can make you a mentalist’ turns the audience into mind-readers. Expect comedy, animation, interaction and mind blowing miracles performed by you, the audience. 7pm, £11.55.

THURSDAY 22

FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB @ Corporation, Milton Street. SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? Gong Show Competition. 15 new comedians battle it out in comedy’s answer to Britain’s Got Talent and the X-Factor!

Audience judges vote on who to keep on and who to send off. Compere Spiky Mike.

7.15, £3 advance.

THURSDAY 29

FRANK SKINNER @ Sheffield City Hall.

Following a sell-out London run comedy legend Frank Skinner takes his brand new show to venues nationwide. 7.30, £27.50.

LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB @ The Lescar Hotel. Longest running comedy club in Yorkshire brings you Rob Rouse and Paul Pirie. Pirie gave up acting to locate his funny man within and has recently established himself on the UK comedy circuit with a bang. 8.30pm, £8 (£5 for students with valid NUS Card).

COMEDY SPOTLIGHT, MAY @ The Market Hall Assembly Rooms, Chesterfield. With Charlie Chuck and Scott Bennett; compered as per usual by Anthony J Brown. 7.15, Advance £10.50.

FRIDAY 30

PIZZA UNDERGROUND @ The Harley. There exists out there in the big wide world a band who rewrite Velvet Underground songs to be about pizza. Expect such witty classics as ‘Take a Bite Of The Wild Slice’ and ‘All The Pizza Parties’. 7.30pm, tickets online.

SATURDAY 31

LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB @ The Lescar Hotel. Jojo Smith and Ryan McDonnell.

Starting out as a warm-up act four years ago, Jojo has now transformed herself into a national late-night television star while Ryan is a budding Irish comedian with a sharp wit

A NIGHT WITH GLAZZ CAMPBELL AND FRIENDS @ The Lantern Theatre, Kenwood Park Road, Sheffield. After leaving Sheffield many years ago Glazz, Hackney Empire Comedian of the Year, returns to do a one night stand. 8pm, £10.

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MONDAY

GIMME FIVE @ Dempseys. 2 drinks for five quid and what’s best is you can mix and match. Free, 9pm.

TOSS IT @ Icons. Buy a round...Toss a coin...Call it right...Get the same round half price. Free, 9pm.

TUESDAY

SKINT @ Dempseys. On a budget? Drinks for just £1 all night. Free, 9pm-4am.

POUND IT @ Icons. Single and mixer £1 all night. Free, 9pm.

CU NEXT TUESDAY @ Twist and Fuel.

Hosted by Sordid Twist, selected drinks £1.95. Free, 8pm-2am.

WEDNESDAY

POUNDED @ Dempseys. Choose from a selection of drinks, £1 till 11pm when normal prices after that. Free, 9pm-4am.

POUNDED @ Twist and Fuel. We Love Getting POUNDED! With an explosive party atmosphere and £1 drinks all night long. Free, Twist 5pm-2am, Pulse 11pm6am.

THURSDAY

GAMES NIGHT @ Dempseys. More main bar frolics with Martin. Choose from Bingo, Skint or Mint, Open the Box and Play Your Cards Right. Upstairs music is provided by DJs Ian Johnson and John Paul Javal. Free, 9pm-4am.

FLASHBACK @ Twist and Fuel. Rewind through the decades with all the best old school anthems. Free, 8pm-2am.

FRIDAY

LOVE JUICE @ Twist and Fuel. The best mix of pop & dance, played for you by DJ Mark Park & DJ Marky-Mark. Free, Twist 8pm-2am, Fuel 11pm-6am.

SATURDAY

THE BIG WEEKENDER @ Dempseys. DJ Martin Ritson provides an alternative music mix downstairs. DJs John Paul Javal and Kieron Lowery are upstairs with more new dance, R&B, chart, pop and Eurobeats. Free, 9pm-6am. #YOLO @ Twist and Fuel. Pyros, percussion, drag, Stilts & dancers – we have it all here! Going that extra mile to make Saturday nights a night to remember. Free, Twist 8pm-2am, Fuel 11pm-6am.

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LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS IN MAY 2014

Thursday 1st May 8.30pm OPEN MIC NIGHT HOSTED BY CHRIS FIRMINGER & THE TWOJAYS Friday 2nd May 9.30pm MAHOGANY NEWT Saturday 3rd May 9.30pm THE PROBLEM WITH MARIE Sunday 4th May 3.00pm CHARITY FUNDRAISER HOSTED BY SHAUN HUTCH & FRIENDS Monday 5th May 8.30pm FOLK CLUB WITH GUEST GROUP Tuesday 6th May 8.30pm JAZZ JAM ALL WELCOME Thursday 8th May 8.30pm OPEN MIC NIGHT Friday 9th May 9.30pm MARV WHITE BLUES BAND Saturday 10th May 9.30pm SAM WAIN & JON REILLY

Sunday 11th May 4.00pm *NEW* BOARD ON SUNDAY? Traditional board games in the parlour!!

Monday 12th May 8.30pm FOLK CLUB with featured performer Thursday 15th May 8.30pm OPEN MIC NIGHT Friday 16th May 9.30pm SONNY BANK & THE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS Saturday 17th May 9.30pm FRANK WHITE the legend returns!

Sunday 18th May 4.00pm *NEW* BOARD ON SUNDAY? Traditional board games in the parlour!!

Monday 19th May 8.30pm FOLK CLUB “in the round” Thursday 22nd May 8.30pm OPEN MIC NIGHT Friday 23rd May 9.30pm NATCHEZ BURNING

Saturday 24th May 9.30pm WARRIOR Sunday 25th May 3.00pm FOLK & ROOTS WITH SHAUN HUTCH & GUESTS Sunday 25th May 4.00pm BOARD ON SUNDAY? Traditional board games in the parlour!!

Monday 26th May 8.30pm FOLK CLUB with featured performer Thursday 29th May 8.30pm OPEN MIC NIGHT Friday 30th May 9:30pm THE SUPERMODELS All the way from York by popular demand!!

Saturday 31st May 9:30pm BAD PENNY

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LISTINGS EVENTS SATURDAY 3

COLOUR DASH @ Rother Valley Country Park. Get showered with clouds of coloured powder as you dash around.

8.30am, £15 Adult, £7.50 Children.

OPEN UP FEST @ Various. From 3 May to 5 May and 10 May to 11 May Sheffield’s artists open their doors to the public. Free.

SUNDAY 4

CONTOURS FESTIVAL @ Sheffield Student Union & The Harley. An innercity music festival by students for students. £5.50.

MONDAY 5

GET SMART

WHERE: HILLSBORO PARK WHEN: MAY 22- JUNE 1

With a reputation for high quality entertainment, Billy Smart’s Circus hits Sheffield’s Hillsborough Park May 22 - June 1. Famed for their ‘gravity defying flying trapeze troupe’ and Big Top magic, Billy Smart’s Circus uses no animals - relying purely on internationally renowned acts and offering a heady mix of acrobatics, comedy and illusion. The perfect family day out on a lazy sunny afternoon.

Head to www.billy-smarts-circus.co.uk for more.

MYSPEEDDATE @ Yates’. Have up to 20 dates in 1 night. 7.30pm, £19.99.

SATURDAY 10

SHEFFIELD DOES VINTAGE @ The Cutler Hall. As well as the fabulous vintage stalls, you can also expect a mini vintage day out - with a vintage tearoom, vintage inspired workshops and a pop up beauty parlour. 10.30pm, £1.

ZEINA FESTIVAL @ Croft House Settlement. A family day of dance, with open platforms, stalls and a café. 11am, £7 50-£15

HOWARD MARKS @ The Hop. Spoken word gig from the one and only Mr Nice, described as ‘the most sophisticated drugs baron of all time’. 7.30pm, £12.

SATURDAY 17

STARLIGHT WALK @ Endcliffe Park. Walk in memory of your loved ones, walk for someone who is unwell, or just walk for the fun and fitness. 6.30pm, £15 adult, £10 children

FRIDAY 23

SHEFFIELD STEEL PELOTON @ Graves Park. Join this exciting team of film makers, archaeologists, artists and scientists to make from scratch and ride a steel bicycle through Graves Park which will eventually be turned into a film all in time for the arrival of the Tour De France in Sheffield. Free entry.

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THURSDAY 15

MINI RAVERS @ Bar 27. Mini Ravers is a fresh, child focussed social experience.

Dance, music and sensory play provides fun for ravers aged 0 to 4 years old.

10am, £6 adult, Children free.

WORD SMACK CABERT @ Bridge Inn, Rotherham. An evening of lip-smacking entertainment returns to South Yorkhsire. Performances in May from Derby Poet Laureate Matt Black and music from Ray Hearn and Millie. Stan Skinny hosts as ever. Last entry 9pm, £3.

SATURDAY 24

MMA NIGHT@ The Octagon Centre.

Say Uncle is bringing MMA back to The Octagon in style, showcasing the best talent around from amateur to professional fights. 6.30pm, £25.

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ME AND MY GIRL

WHERE: CITY HALL WHEN: MAY 15-18

The recipe for a good theatre show is simple - laughter, great performances and a jolly good sing-a-long. Me and My Girl, which is heading to Sheffield for a four night run this May, ticks all these boxes. Full of cockney capers, this musical extravaganza features such classics as ‘Lambeth Walk’, ‘Leaning on a Lamp’ and of course the title hit ‘Me and My Girl’.

This show is sure to get you dancing in the aisles. Tickets from £6.50, see www. sheffieldcityhall.co.uk for more.

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LISTINGS PUBS & BARS SUNDAY

ROASTS AND RECORDS @ Bungalows and Bears, Division Street. Free Entry, 4pm – Midnight 0114 279 2901. www. bungalowsandbears.com.

KARAOKE WITH ROSCOE @ Chantrey Arms, 733 Chesterfield Road, Woodseats.

3pm-7pm SUNDAY SOULFOOD @ The Cremorne, London Road, Sheffield. Open mic and Yorkshire Puddings, the perfect combination for a Sunday night. Free entry, 8pm AFTERPARTY @ Players Bar, 125 – 127 West Street. The weekend might be over but Players isn’t done yet, they keep the best in chart, R’n’B and dance playing all night. Live Dancers. Free Entry. Open ‘til 12.30am. www. playersbar.com/sheffield THE BIG QUIZ @ The Prince of Wales, 150 Derbyshire Lane, Answer 30 questions and win prizes! Max 4 people per team. 9pm Tel: 07414975019 www.prince-sheffield.co.uk MOVIE NIGHT@ The Red Deer, 18 Pitt Street. £4 gets you a beer, popcorn and film! Book early to avoid disappointment. Alternates between Sci-fi and artsy films. Tel 0114 2722890 or check online at www.red-deersheffield.co.uk for more information.

UKULELE SUNDAYS @ The Riverside, Mowbray St. Second and fourth Sunday of every month, play as a group of take one of the solo slots. www.riversidesheffield.co.uk PULP FUNKTION @ The Wick At Both Ends, West Street. Music protocol, Motown Funk Soul Hip Hop Breaks Remixes.

Open till 2. Drinks offers all night. http:// thewickatbothends.co.uk/ SUNDAY QUIZ @ The York, Broomhill. 8pm Tel 0114 2664624 www.theyorksheffield.co.uk

MONDAY

QUIDS IN @ The Cavendish, West St. The original Pound Night with selected drinks from £1 so there s no need to break the bank. www.screampubs.co.uk/ thecavendishsheffield HAPPY MONDAYS @ Chantrey Arms, 733 Chesterfield Road, Woodseats. Fosters and John Smiths only £2 a pint every Monday, excluding bank holidays. Tel. 0114 2585864 KIZOMBA @ Cubana, 34 Trippet Lane off West St. Kizomba class & dance night. – smooth, slow, sensual. Kizomba is the latest & sexiest new Latin dance craze. Beginners: 7.30pm-8.30pm, Improvers: 8.45pm-9.45pm. £4 per class, £6 for both classes. 0114 276 0475. www.cubanatapasbar.co.uk PUB QUIZ Room @ Common Room.

Winners get 10 free drinks, a losing team could win money. One team will win a bottle of Jim Beam in the physical challenge. Starts 6:30pm. Tickets 50p per person.

QUIZ AND CURRY @ The Cremorne, London Road, Sheffield. There is no finer combination and recipe for a smashing evening. Free entry,8pm.

THE MONDAY MIXTURE @ The Forum, Devonshire Street. A varied selection of new, old and older vinyl, 9.30-1am. www. forumsheffield.co.uk IDIOTS PUB QUIZ @ The Lescar. Sharrow Vale Rd. Tel 0114 266 8974 www. thelescarhuntersbar.co.uk MONDAY NIGHT QUIZ @ The Nottingham House, Whitham Road, Broomhill. Free Entry and free cheesy nachos 9pm Start. wwwthenotty.co.uk MOJITO MONDAYS @ Players Bar, 125 – 127 West Street. Kick back and enjoy a fantastic Players Mojito. Free Entry. Open until 12.30am. www.playersbar.com/sheffield QUIZAMARAMA @ The Riverside, Mowbray St. The silliest, daftest most entertaining quiz night in town. 8:30pm, www. riversidesheffield.co.uk MIXTAPE! @ SoYo, Rockingham St. A music mix up of all your guilty pleasures! With special £2 drink offers and 2-4-1 cocktails all night! 9pm til 1.30am. Free Entry. 0114276

offers on all night, so get your flirt on and head on down from 8pm. 8pm – 1.30am.

0114 2788 555 www.thetigerworksbar.co.uk RISQUE @ The Viper Rooms, Carver Street.

Two rooms of r&b and electro/house. Free entry for girls before 11.30! £3 entry. 10pm3am. sheffield.theviperrooms.co.uk TOSSERS TUESDAYS @ Vodka Revolution, West One. www.revolution-bars.co.uk/ sheffield PUB QUIZ - MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY, PRE-TUESDAY CLUB @ The Wick at Both Ends, West St.

WEDNESDAY

NORMAN JAY MBE

WHERE: THE HARLEY WHEN: MAY 4 To close out the May Bank Holiday weekend, premium dance venue The Harley is putting on a massive night - hosted by none other than Norman Jay MBE. Norman Jay is the pioneer and developer of the Good Times Sound System, the drive behind the Notting Hill Carnival for the past 30 years, and has also had an incredibly successful career as a DJ of genres ranging from early house to funk. Becoming an MBE for services to music in 2002, Jay will play an extended set with support from Dan J & Mike O’Mara from Huddle, and S Unit from Join the Dots.

The night will be on Sunday 4 May and runs 9pm - 4am. Limited earlybird tickets are available for £5 from www.partyforthepeople.org.uk.

7552, www.soyo me.

FREEDOM @ Tiger Works, 136 West Street.

DJ Richie spins club classics & chart plus great drinks offers. 8pm – Late. 0114 2788 555 www.thetigerworksbar.co.uk TIN BATH AND FRIENDS - FOLK MUSIC @ The Red Deer. Every Monday except second Monday of the month. . Free entry, from 9pm SPORTS QUIZ @ The Royal Standard. Free Entry, Starts 9pm. Tel 0114 272 2883 GEEK CHIC @ The Viper Rooms. Carver Street, Sheffield. Hallam fm’s Ollie Hayes brings you sexy geeks and boffin freaks, every Monday! free before midnight, £3 after.

8pm-3am. sheffield.theviperrooms.co.uk SKINT @ Vodka Revolution, West One. Everything is half price! From 8pm www. revolution-bars.co.uk/sheffield COCKTAIL MONDAYS @ The York, Broomhill. All Cocktails £3.50 excluding Martini and Sparkling. 5pm – Close. Tel 0114 2664624 www.theyorksheffield.co.uk FOLK CLUB @ White Lion. With featured performer. 8:30pm. Free entry.

TUESDAY

QUIZ NIGHT @ The Abbey, Chesterfield Road. 0114 274 5374. www.theabbeysheffield. co.uk PUB QUIZ @ Chantrey Arms, 733 Chesterfield Road, Woodseats. Big prizes to be won and free buffet. 9.30pm. Tel. 0114 2585864 BILLIONAIRE @ Crystal, 23-32 Carver St. NUS only event. Room one – Soulful Classics/ Hip Hop/ Funk & Disco. Room Two: Dirty Electro House. Doors 10pm till 3am. For Guest list go to www.sheffieldparties.com LIVELY LATIN RHYTHMS @ Cubana, 34 Trippet Lane off West St. Resident 5 piece Latin outfit Son Para Todos bring with them the exotic Cuban rhythms - Rumba, Son and Salsa. 0114 276 0475. www.cubanatapasbar. co.uk TUNES @ The Forum, Devonshire St. A

varied selection of new, old and older tracks.

A sides, B sides and better sides!, 9.30 - 1am.

Free Entry.www.forumsheffield.co.uk PUB QUIZ @ The Hop, West One Plaza. Enjoy a free supper and be in with a chance to win a gallon of Ossett Ale. 8pm.

GET GOOSED @ House of Hugo, Carver Street. £1.50 single goose and mixer, 50p shots, £1 entry. 11.00- late. Tel. 01142725926 ROCK AND ROLL BINGO AND THE BIG QUIZ @ The Hubs, Hallam Union, Patenoster Row. Fancy putting your noggin through some real life brain training? Get a group of your friends together and come and test your knowledge with a fun topical quiz. Or why not try your hand at rock and roll bingo? The game is taking the pub, club and entertainment industry by storm. £2 per quiz team, £1 per bingo card. 8pm. www.shu.ac.uk.

BY THE BOTTLE CLUB @ Players Bar, 125 127 West Street. Tuesday night is the glam night in Sheffield for those of a budget, buy bottles of spirit for as cheap as £39. Free Entry. Open until 12.30am. www.playersbar. com/sheffield QUIZ ME CRAZY @ The Red Deer, 18 Pitt Street. Weekly pub quiz that we’ve heard are always random and amazing with a different theme each week. 8.30pm Tel 0144 2722890 www.red-deer-sheffield.co.uk PAPARAZZI @ SoYo, Rockingham St. Glamorous People, Glamorous Drinks and Glamorous Music That s Paparazzi every Tuesday. 8pm til 1.30am. Free Entry.

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GENERALLY KNOWLEDGEABLE QUIZ @ The Royal Standard. Free Entry, Starts 9pm.

Tel 0114 272 2883 QUIZ NIGHT @ The Star and Garter, Winter Street. FREE supper, cash prizes and drink giveaways! 9pm.

TRAFFIC LIGHT TUESDAYS @ Tiger Works, 136 West Street. Find out who’s single and who’s not and take your new love for a whizz on the dancefloor with DJ James Cusack who plays commercial chart. Themed drink

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SALSA WEDNESDAYS @ Bloo 88, West Street. Salsa class from 9pm. Social Dancing till late… Tel: 0114 270 6264 www.bloo88.com PARTY WITH FIDDY SNIFFZ N PALZ @ The Bowery, Devonshire Street. Anthing goes….

9pm-1.30am, free entry. www. thebowerysheffield.co.uk.

FOR THE RECORD @ Bungalows and Bears, Division Street. A mid-week all-vinyl celebration of proper music for dancing.

8pm-12pm, Free.Entry FLAMENCO PASSION @ Cubana, 34 Trippet Lane off West St. Spanish Flamenco with Andrew Clegg, captures the soul and passion of the Andalucian gypsies - a fusion of evocative melodies and invigorating rhythms create a unique and exciting sound.

0114 276 0475. www.cubanatapasbar.co.uk THE HOLD UP @ The Forum, Devonshire St. 9pm til late, Funky tunes from DJs T-Funk and Wagz. Free entry. www.forumsheffield.co. uk B-LIVE @ Green Room, Devonshire St. Live music & DJs. 8pm.

WHISKY WEDNESDAYS @ The Hop, West One Plaza. Live music and discounted whisky. Free.

GOLD TEETH @ The Harley. Expect Hip Hop classics, Garage rollers, House anthems and Disco bangers. £3 advance, £4 on the door.

23.00 04.00.

BOING BOING! KARAOKE PRE-BAR @ The Hubs, Hallam Union, Paternoster Row. Hit Bar Phoenix’s karaoke and sports special pre-bar to Boing Boing! Sing along to all your favourite tunes to get in the mood for Boing Boing at Embrace. 8pm. Free entry. www.shu.ac.uk.

RELAXED ATMOSPHERE WITH GREAT DRINK OFFERS @ Lava Lounge, West St www.lavalounge.biz SWING NIGHT @ Revolucion de Cuba, 1 Mappin Street. Weekly dance based swing night with casual dance classes and live Jazz.

7pm, Free entry.0114 279 9250 SPEAKERS CORNER @ The Riverside, Mowbray St. A new act/new material show with a difference. www.riversidesheffield.co. uk POOL K.O + MUSIC QUIZ @ The Royal Standard. £2 Pool, Free Quiz, Starts 9.30pm.

Tel 0114 272 2883 METAL NIGHT @ South Sea Live, Spooner Rd, Broomhill. 5th, 12th and 19th December.

SPIN THE WHEEL @ SoYo, Rockingham St. Watch the wheel of fortune spin every 15 minutes - you get whatever drinks offers it lands on. 8pm til 1.30am. Free Entry. 0114276 7552, www.soyo me.

STUDENT PARTY NIGHT @ Tiger Works, 136 West Street. Student night with our resident DJ Emma Kirk, playing non-stop student party anthems to get you in the mood to party the night away with your friends. 8pm – 1.30am. 0114 2788 555 www. thetigerworksbar.co.uk NEIGHBOURHOOD @ The Viper Rooms, Carver Street. Neighbourhood Live is Sheffields only Midweek altnernative session featuring Live Bands, Guest dj’s from the UK’s biggest Bands, 2 Rooms of Indie, Mod, Rock n Roll & Soul. 7:30pm 3am, free entry before 11pm, £3 after with NUS card. sheffield.theviperrooms.co.uk

LISTINGS PUBS & BARS THURSDAY

NOUGHTS AND CROSSES QUIZ @ The Abbey, Chesterfield Road. 0114 274 5374. www.theabbeysheffield.co.uk “BRAINS IN THE BATH” QUIZ NIGHT @ The Bath Hotel, Victoria Street. 0114 249 5151 THE AMAZING COCKTAIL CLUB @ Bloo 88, West Street. 2-4-1 cocktails, £1.50 vodka mixers, £1 selected shots. Tel: 0114 270 6264 www.bloo88.com FIRST WORD THURSDAYS @ The Bowery, Devonshire St. A night of Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Beats & Breaks (and everything else that sounds nice). www. thebowerysheffield.co.uk OFFICIAL ‘JUMP-AROUND’ PRE-BAR @ The Cavendish, West St. Grab your Plug tickets here & check out our drinks offers from 5:00pm www.screampubs.co.uk/ thecavendishsheffield CARVER STREET BLOCK PARTY @ Crystal, 23-32 Carver St. Commercial R ‘n’ B and chart.

NUS only. 10:30pm – 3am. For guestlist go to www.sheffieldparties.com JAZZ, BLUES, SWING AND SOUL @ Cubana, Trippet Lane. A different band and style each week. www.cubanatapasbar.co.uk ROCK & ROLL LOUNGE @ The Frog and Parrot, Division St. Mod, Northern Soul, Ska, Loungecore, Motown, Garage & Psych, 60’s beat, Boogaloo, Hammond vibes and eclectic cover versions. @rocknrolllounge FULL CIRCLE @ The Forum, Devonshire Street.The best in house and broken grooves from past years right through to current chart toppers. 9pm – Late, free entry www. forumsheffield.co.uk VINYL PICNIC @ The Great Gatsby, 73-75 Division street. A night of vinyl delights.

9pm-1am. www.thegastbybar.co.uk LOUDER THAN BOMBS @ The Green Room, Devonshire Street. Weekly night every Thursday at Green Room! Think Alternative 80s, 60s Soul, Ska, Madchester, Britpop, Mod and Indie Rock ‘n’ Roll. Free entry and drinks offers for students. www.facebook.com/ louderthanbombssheff GAMES NIGHT @ The Hop, West One Plaza.

Old school games consoles, giant jenga and giant connect 4. Free.

RELAXED ATMOSPHERE WITH GREAT DRINK OFFERS @ Lava Lounge, West St www.lavalounge.biz GIN CLUB THURSDAY @ The Old House.

Free mixers with any gin and over 50 to try.

113 Devonshire Street, Tel: 0114 2766002 $POILT BRAT @ Players Bar,125 – 127 West Street. Players presents the best in House, R’n’B, Old School and Dance.

POCKET MUSIC ACOUSTIC/OPEN MIC NIGHT @ The Red Deer. First Thursday of every month is acoustic; third Thursday is open mic. Starts at around 8.30pm. www. red-deer-sheffield.co.uk for more information.

HERETICS FOLK CLUB @ The Riverside, Mowbray St. Every second Thursday of the month. Each session will showcase a guest artist performing a full length set plus an open session before. 0114 272 460 www. riversidesheffield.co.uk ACOUSTIC PICNIC OPEN MIC NIGHT @ The Royal Standard. Everyone welcome, instruments provided. Tel 0114 272 2883 QUIZ NIGHT @ Shakespeares, 146 – 148 Gibralter Street. Quiz night with beer prizes to be won. Free. 9pm. 0114 275 5959. www. shakespeares-sheffield.co.uk KARAOKE NIGHT @ The Shiny Sheff, 274276 Crimicar Lane. 9pm onwards.

SUPERDELUXE @ SoYo, Rockingham St. Soyo gives you the best Thursday night party in town it’s super SuperDeluxe! . 9pm til 2.30am. Free Entry. 0114276 7552, www.soyo. me.

LOVE MUSIC @ Tiger Works, 136 West Street.

Come down and listen to the tunes of Capital FM DJ Becky Hayes, playing new and old skool RnB, with all the big chart tunes too. 8pm – 2.30am. 0114 2788 555 www.

thetigerworksbar.co.uk.

CARVER STREET PARTY @ Viper Rooms, Carver Street. Upstairs: Quality House Music All Night Long. Downstairs: Indie, Funk, Alternative and Mashups all night long. 8pm – 3am. Adv Tickets £4 / Door £4 & £5 / Discounted. Guestlist Offers Every Week at www.sheffieldparties.com/tickets.

ROUND FOR A POUND @ Vodka Revolution, West One www.revolution-bars. co.uk/Sheffield OPEN MIC NIGHT @ White Lion. 8:30pm start. Free entry.

FRIDAY

FRIDAY SOCIAL @ Bloo 88, West Street.

Happy hour all night… Funk, Soul & Classic RnB. Tel: 0114 270 6264 www.bloo88.com REV AUSTIN AND GENERA RON @ The Bowery.1st of the month is Rev Austin, last of the month is the Jump Off and one night a month is DJ Genera Ron. Free entry LIONEL VINYLS EARLY DOORS SOCIAL @ Bungalows and Bears, 50 Division Street, Post work pre weekend shenanigans from Lionel. 5pm-8pm. DJs and live acts 8pm – Late, Free Entry, 0114 279 2901. www. bungalowsandbears.com.

BREAKFAST IN HEAVEN @ Bungalows and Bears, 50 Division Street. DJs and live acts 8pm – Late, Free Entry, Tel 0114 279 2901. www.bungalowsandbears.com.

80S DISCO WITH ROSCOE @ Chantrey Arms, 733 Chesterfield Road, Woodseats.

9pm, Tel. 0114 2585864.

FRIDAY FLAVOURS @ Crystal, Carver St. Corey & Friends play the best in Motown, Classic R&B, Chart, Disco & Soulful Sounds.

Free before 11:30 pm. £3 after. 0114 272 5926 VIVA SALSA @ Cubana, 34 Trippet Lane, Sheffield’s original Latino club night... Latin music, Salsa, Mambo, Samba and Bachata.

Special guest DJs every week! DJ from 10pm until 1am. Free entry. www.cubanatapasbar. co.uk MOD FOR IT @ DAda, Trippet Lane Classic Mod & Motown, 60’s and Northern Soul, Ska & Two Tone, Indie and Britpop Classics with added vinyl - feel the crackle!! Tel : 0114 276 2930 www.dadabar.co.uk/Dada_home.html WEEKENDS @ The Forum, Devonshire Street. The very best in 90s, 00s and current house, pop, soul, funk and more. Free entry.

AYE @ The Great Gatsby, 73 - 75 Division Street, Sheffield. Bands, DJs, Good times!

Free Entry. 9pm til 3am 01142723577.

THE BIG WEEKEND @ Lava Lounge, West St. Open until 4am with some of the best drinks offers on west street. 0114 2763 271, www. lavalounge.biz REGULAR LIVE DJS @ Nottingham House, Witham Road. Includes Music Sounds Better, Shifty Disco and Forge Radio. Tel: 0114 3270508 THE PLAYERS WEEKENDER @ Players Bar, 125 – 127 West Street. Find good music, great prices, live dancers and an exclusive VIP area available at Sheffield’s sports bar. Free Entry. Open until 1.30am. www.playersbar. com/sheffield LOVE YOU @ SoYo, Rockingham St. Celebrate the best day of the week at SoYo with resident DJ s to help you kick off your weekend in style! 8pm til 2.30am. Free Entry.

0114276 7552, www.soyo.me.

LIVE FOR THE WEEKEND @ Tiger Works, 136 West Street. Get your weekend off to a great start with DJs Simon and Richie playing all the music you love. 8pm – 2.30am. 0114 2788 555 www.thetigerworksbar.co.uk.

LAVISH @ The Viper Rooms, Carver Street, Sheffield. Funk/soul/disco/R&B/Retro House and 2-4-1 cocktails! 4pm-3am. Free entry before 11.30pm, £4 after. Sheffield. theviperroms.co.uk TASTE THE REVOLUTION @ Vodka Revolution, West One. 0114 273 9469. www. revolution-bars.co.uk/Sheffield ROCK AND POP @ West Street Live,

Mentholmans, West St. The best local cover bands. www mentholmans-weststreetlive.com

SATURDAY

THE 88 CLUB @ Bloo 88, West Street. Tel: 0114 270 6264 www.bloo88.com LANDSLIDE WITH DJ DAZ @ The Bowery.

Genre less disco. Free entry http://www. thebowerysheffield.co.uk/ KARAOKE WITH ROSCOE @ Chantrey Arms.

733 Chesterfield Road, Woodseats. 9pm, Tel 0114 2585864 MIXED UP SATURDAYS @ Crystal, Carver St. Guilty pleasures in one room. Electro funk in the other. 0114 272 5926. www.crystalbar. uk.com BRASILICA @ Cubana, Trippet Lane, A fusion of funky Brazillian and Afro Cuban beats.

Open from Midday, www.cubanatapasbar.co. uk 0114 276 0475.

JIVE JUICE @ DAda, Trippet Lane. Every last Saturday, A monthly night of rhythm & blues, soul, rock ‘n’ roll, ska, calypso, mambo and more, all on 100% vinyl. Tel : 0114 276 2930 www.dadabar.co.uk/Dada_home.html WEEKENDS @ The Forum, Devonshire Street. The very best in 90s, 00s and current house, pop, soul, funk and more. Free entry.

THE BOOM BOOM ROOM @ The Frog & Parrot, Devonshire St. Rock n roll, for rock n rollers, by rock n rollers. Free.

WEEKENDS @ The Forum, Devonshire Street. The very best in 90s, 00s and current house, pop, soul, funk and more. Free entry.

THE FRESHEST BOY @ The Great Gatsby, 73-75 Division Street. Genre-less party tunes all night long. 9pm-3am. Free.www. thegatsbybar.co.uk MOD FOR IT @ The Green Room, 150-154 Devonshire St. MOD/Northern Soul/ SKA/ 60’s Soul/ Motown & more. Every Saturday, 8pm – 1am, Free Entry. Tel. 0114 249 3329 CANDYPANTS @ House of Hugo, Carver Street. A fun and quirky event that has taken the scene by storm. Tel. 01142725926 BAR PHOENIX COCKTAIL BAR @ The Hubs, Hallam Union, Paternoster Row. Start your night in style with Bar Phoenix cocktail night running every Saturday. With the fantastic range of cocktails on offer you d be mad to miss it. Cocktail offers include: fishbowls from £10, pitchers from £5, and individual cocktails from £3. 7pm. www.shu.ac.uk.

THE BIG WEEKEND @ Lava Lounge, West St. Open until 4am with some of the best drinks offers on west street. 0114 2763 271, www. lavalounge.biz SATURDAY BAND NIGHTS @ The Nottingham House, Whitham Road.

Including Forge Radio Presents and Drop the Bomb Live. Tel: 0114 3270508 THE PLAYERS WEEKENDER @ Players Bar Sheffield, 125 – 127 West Street. Find good music, great prices, live dancers and an exclusive VIP area available at Sheffield’s sports bar. Free Entry. Open until 1.30am. www.playersbar.com/Sheffield SOYO SATURDAYS @ SoYo, Rockingham St. SOYO s flagship night. Where beautiful people want to be seen. Sheffield’s finest DJs in Sheffield’s finest Venue It’s that simple. 8pm til 2.30am. Free Entry. 0114276 7552, www.soyo me.

LIVE FOR THE WEEKEND @ Tiger Works, 136 West Street. Get your weekend off to a great start with DJs Simon and Richie playing all the music you love. 8pm – 2.30am. 0114 2788 555 www.thetigerworksbar.co.uk DECADENCE @ The Viper Rooms, Carver Street, Sheffield. Funk, soul, disco, R&B and House classics! 2-4-1 cocktails before 11 and 2-4-1 on ALL drinks til 9pm! Free before 11.30, £5 after. Sheffield.theviperrooms.co.uk SOUNDS OF THE WEEKEND @ Vodka Revolution, West One. 0114 273 9469. www. revolution-bars.co.uk/sheffield ROCK AND POP @ West Street Live, Mentholmans, West St.The best local cover bands. www mentholmans-weststreetlive.com

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THIS IS THE KIT WHERE: SHAKESPEARES WHEN: MAY 29

Sofia Hagberg is a director of End of the Road festival. Sam Genders is a songwriter best known as co-founder of the band Tunng.

Recently promoted to the ranks of husband and wife, and having left London for the inspiring surroundings of Sheffield, Hagberg and Genders have been promoting local gigs under the guise of Sam and Sofia.

Given other commitments, their Sheffield events are fairly rare happenings - currently around four shows a year – so, when they come about, you need to get on ‘em.

This month sees such an event – when they bring This is the Kit (the musical project of Kate Stables) to Shakespeares on May 29. www shakespeares-sheffield.co.uk.

BOAT PARTY FEATURING HIGH HAZELS WHERE: RIVER DON WHEN: MAY 10

The Boat Party returns to the River Don on May 10 for what promises to be hours of partying, merriment and water puns. The shindig begins at 4pm at a pre-venue yet to be named before coaches will take ticket-holders out to the River Don. Local Sheffield darlings High Hazels, fresh off the back of a show at The Leadmill, will be providing the music along with multiple DJs and other artists. 4pm12am, £12.50, check Facebook for more.

RIDDIMTION

WHERE: CREMORNE WHEN: MAY 3 The Riddimtion Squad are back for their monthly night at London Road’s famed Cremorne.

Dedicated to the absolute best in reggae both old and new, and spanning tons of genres including roots, rub-a-dub, lovers rock, dancehall and more, expect a warm and friendly vibe coupled with a genuine musical education. 8pm, free entry.

BRAVE NEW STORM EP LAUNCH

WHERE: SHAKESPEARES WHEN: MAY 15 Sheffield locals Brave New Storm are launching their brand new EP at Shakespeares in what should prove to be a fantastic, musicfilled evening. Brave New Storm are a folk band who blend a number of vintage sounds into one to produce music which is unique and also has a touch of authenticity to it. ‘So We Leave’ is a brand new four-track EP, the follow up to their self-titled one of a couple of years ago. Price on door TBC.

SHAKESPEARES LISTINGS FRIDAY 2ND MAY: TOM, NICK & LENNY V

A night of musical melancholia in aid of British Red Cross - featuring Hungarian Lanterns, The Rebel Art Centre, Ian Ashworth & more. £5 entry.

SATURDAY 3RD MAY: NIGHT TRAIN.

Get aboard the Night Train, taking you on a musical journey through blues standards to rare and racy rockabilly gems. £4 entry.

THURSDAY 8TH MAY: EUROSESSION.

Dance like a European at our monthly night of folky dancing from around the continent. Free entry but donation appreciated.

FRIDAY 9TH MAY: GREEN CITY BLUES.

Tonight the lovely ladies and gentlemen of the Green City of Sheffield play for you some of the finest blues music known to mankind. All for a measly £5.

SATURDAY 10TH MAY:

The most anticipated night of the month comes round again. £4 entry, arrive early to avoid dissapointment.

MONDAY 12TH MAY: TOFFEE.

The duo return with their night of vaudeville, music hall. All in aid of Weston Park Hospital. £3

WEDNESDAY 14TH: GLORY STROKES.

Perhaps the most legendary band in the modern folk world, performing a rare concert in the Bards Bar. Don’t miss it,it should be a night to remember! £5.

THURSDAY 15TH MAY:

BRAVE NEW STORM EP LAUNCH.

Ethereal folk rock, it’s good for the soul. £TBC

FRIDAY 16TH MAY:

Word Life & Now Then Magazine present a night of Poetry, music and more. £TBC

SUNDAY 18TH MAY:

Voted Sheffi eld 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.

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

3 - 5pm, free entry, pirate talk optional, parrots welcome.

THURSDAY 22ND:

WYRD LIVE PRESENTS: ALT. JAZZ, FUNK AND SOUL.

Details to follow, keep an eye on social media and other contemporary sources of information.

FRIDAY 23RD:

The Young James Jones Trio, with support from the resonant Lolly & The Resonators. £8

SUNDAY 25TH:

Green City Blues return for a more sedate Sunday session, perfect to unwind £5

THURSDAY 29TH: THIS IS THE KIT (TBC)

FRIDAY 30TH: FABIAN HOLLAND.

A remarkably fine singer, songwriter and guitarist.

He’s not good, he’s bloody good. £tbc.

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LISTINGS LIVE MUSIC

INTERVIEW 5 MINS WITH… CABARET VOLTAIRE’S STEVEN MALLINDER. They’re now firmly established legends of the Sheffield music scene – but, back in 1978, Cabaret Voltaire were as ground-breaking as they were unknown when they (along with punk band 2.3) rented rooms in the empty top floor of Western Works at the corner of Portobello and Regent Street.

The recording and rehearsal space they created became a creative fulcrum for likeminded musicians - attracting artists such as Clock DVA, Lydia Lunch and New Order.

The Western Works was demolished in 1993 and, where the studios once were, is now a lecture theatre. But they’re back, as Steven explained: “As a complete and utter one-off we’re performing again, in the space as close as possible to where the studio once was.

Originally someone else was going to cover some Cabs numbers, and we were just going to do our own versions of other people’s music that we’d recorded there. We’re doing tracks

by Lydia Lunch, 23 Skidoo, Clock DVA, but in light of the recent death of Hayden BoyesWeston, the drummer with 2.3, we were keen

to pay our respects to him, and so we’re also celebrating the music we all created together.

We were in the building for ten years, and even Def Leppard and The Human League used the space. The band we’re putting together is called Ibberson, named after a company that worked in another part of the building, and I’ll be fronting a band of local musicians; Charlie Collins, Simon Elliot-Kemp and Mick Ward in celebration of what we achieved there.

It’s part of the ‘In The City’ event, organised by the University’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities which celebrates the history of urban spaces. There’ll be other live music from Blood Sport, Juxtavoices and BHS, all contemporary musicians who will draw on the material recorded at the studio, and writers and academics will be discussing some of the ideas associated with the site both then and now.”

The show will take place on John Pemberton Lecture Theatres in the School of Health and Related Research on May 16. See www. sheffield.ac.uk/artsenterprise/inthecity for more.

THURSDAY 1 MAY

Wilkie will join Alison and Brandon to provide a classic selection of piano and vocal house; should prove to be quite the night. 10.30pm, £10.

THE THEORIES @ Royal Standard. Support from Nishe and Braver Than Fiction. 9pm, Free entry.

NIGHT TRAIN @ Shakespeares, Gibraltar Street. Hot cover band taking the listener on a musical journey through the realms of traditional blues to rare and racy rockabilly. £4.

TRAAMS @ The Harley. Semi-detached bring Brighton wonk-pop outfit Traams back to Sheffield with a brand new EP. 7.30pm, £5.

DEADFEST METAL @ South Sea Live. Six acts will play across one hectic night. Free.

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SUNDAY 4 MAY

THURSDAY 8 MAY

ANUSHKA AND GANG COLOURS @ The Harley. The UK R&B duo are joined by a DJ set from producer Gang Colours. 7.30pm, £4.

FRIDAY 2 MAY

SLYDIGS @ Dada Bar. Rock ‘N’ Roll’s coolest customers head on down to Dada for a masterclass in looking like you don’t give a shit but actually having bags of talent. The fourpiece have been on the rise since the success of 2013 LP ‘Never To Be Tamed’ and since then they’ve toured the country incessantly, culminating in a headlining slot at their local Warrington Music Festival. Support from Phil Middleton Music and Martin Black. 7pm, tickets on the door.

MING CITY ROCKERS @ The Great Gatsby.

With stomping riffs and killer vocals, Ming City Rockers are fresh off the back of a huge support slot with Palma Violets. Expect the spirit of old punk connoisseurs to be conjured from thin air by a band who rehearse in an abandoned building where they have to stuff rubbish into the holes in the wall to keep rats from coming in. Now that’s Rock ‘N’ Roll!

Support from the Bohicas. 8pm.

KATRIONA GILMORE AND JAMIE ROBERTS @ Greystones. Contemporary folk artists combining award-winning songwriting with lilting guitars, this friendly duo harbour a passion for storytelling. 8pm, £10.

CHERRY SUEDE @ Royal Standard. Canadian rockers performing for their Up Close and Personal Tour. £12, www.cherrysuede.com/ events.

TOM NICK AND LENNY V @ Shakespeares, Gibraltar Street. In the 5th TNL event at Shakespeares, local acoustic acts gather to pay tribute to legends of rock Tom Waits, Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen in aid of British Red Cross.

On the bill for May are Hungarian Lanterns, Ian Ashworth and The Rebel Art Centre. 7pm, £5.

METAL SPECIAL @ South Sea Live. Acts include Skreamer, Havana Rocks, Illflower and Blackened Eyes. 7pm, free entry.

SATURDAY 3 MAY

STACKRIDGE @ Greystones. Glastonbury favourites return to Greystones. 8pm, £12.

ALISON LIMERICK @ Plug, Matilda Street.

Architect of timeless house classic ‘Where Love Lies’, singer/songwriter Limerick will be joined on stage by superstar DJ Brandon Block for a one-off special show at one of Sheffield’s premier music venues. Lee Freeman and Marc

COCO AND THE BUTTERFIELDS @ The Greystones. This unique nu-folk act bring their Little Big Tour to Sheffield. Definitely a must see, their live acts come with a fantastic reputation and having already blown away festival audiences last year they’ve already sorted themselves slots at Glastonbury and Boomtown Fair for this summer. 8pm, £8, tickets from www.wegottickets.com.

DEADFEST METALCORE ALL DAYER @ South Sea Live. Prepare yourself for a whole day of head bangin’. Free, 16+.

JEM HEWIIT AND EMILY WEST SUPERBAND @ Leopold Square. Two of Sheffield’s finest vocalists front a 5 piece band featuring a super tight rhythm section. 2pm, free.

REDLANDS PALOMINO COMPANY @ Greystones. Touring fervently since 1999, the Company return in support of their new album; this is country rock at its best. 8pm, £9.

MICHELSON MORLEY @ The Lescar. This fresh-sounding jazz band from Bristol combine electronica with traditional acoustic jazz to great effect; music is melodic and atmospheric. £5.

BIGS UPS @ The Harley. New Yorkers Big Ups blend punk, post-punk, metal, and indie rock into a salty mash that gets stuck to the roof of your mouth. 7.30pm, £5.

METAL TO THE MASSES @ South Sea Live.

Quarter final heat will gets underway. £4, 7pm.

BAD RABBITS @ Plug, Matilda Street. Multi-

cultural musical impresarios Bad Rabbit hit the UK for a rare headline tour. Support from The Lafonatines, Roger the Mascot and Kiziah and the Kings. 7pm, £8.

SUBORBITAL LOBOTOMY @ South Sea Live.

Support comes from Incinery, Line of Fire, Red Rum and Screaming Ace.

FRIDAY 9 MAY

BRAD DEAR BAND @ Dada Bar. Not only is he a massive talent, Nottinghamshire’s Brad Dear is also one of life’s genuinely good blokes.

He used the release of his first single ‘Course of life’ to raise money for Help For Heroes and has since helped the similar cause of Rally For Heroes to raise over £150,000. Check him out with his band of bros down in Trippet Lane.

Support from the splendidly named Growlin’ Al Gordon. 7pm, tickets on door.

MONDAY 5 MAY

NOZINJA @ The Harley. The South African producer, showman and innovator presents a brand new live show showcasing the inimitable next-level programming, hyper speed dance and soulful vocal hooks. 7.30pm, £8.

TUESDAY 6 MAY

SEPTEMBER GIRLS @ The Harley. Fresh off the back of the announcement of their debut album, this sassy Irish quintet hit The Harley in early May to display its delights and intricacies.

‘Cursing The Sea’ is an incredibly mature debut, with the tunes both lyrically and instrumentally demonstrating a complexity beyond that of the member’s years and experience. 7.30pm, £5, tickets from seetickets.co.uk or on the door.

THE SUBWAYS QUEENS SOCIAL CLUB MAY 28

Back in 2005, Welwyn Garden City threepiece The Subways caused raucous waves on the UK rock and roll scene with their incredible début album Young For Eternity.

Famed for their energetic shows, and having gained huge respect from their contemporaries, they’re back – and will hit the Queens stage (courtesy of The Leadmill) on

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May 28 with the likes of anthemic indie-disco classic Rock & Roll Queen in tow.

Ahead of it, we caught up with the rock & roll queen herself, bass-player Charlotte, for a coffee and a natter. Read it exclusively online at www.exposedmagazine.co.uk and head to www.leadmill.co.uk for more.

LISTINGS LIVE MUSIC

SATURDAY 10 MAY

GLENN TILBROOK @ Greystones. Now a successful solo artist, Tilbrook was initially one half of South London’s cult favourites Squeeze.

His well-lauded solo show combines killer melodies with a touch of humour and is well worth a watch. 8pm, £18.

SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA @ The Lescar. A 17-piece behemoth of a jazz band, SUJO are led by experienced pianist and trumpeter Nick Fletcher. For this particular show they will focus on the music of Dave Holland, Stan Tracey and Kevin Wheeler. Space is limited (as the band take up half of the bleedin’ venue!) so get tickets early. £5.

DOSCH @ New Barrack Tavern. Britain’s selfproclaimed ‘Maximum rhythm and blues band’ hit the famed Tavern. 9pm, free entry.

HABBERDASH @ O2 Academy, Sheffield.

Habberdash are already building up quite the loyal following here in South Yorkshire and the hard work seems to have paid off as their riff-happy catchy live show comes to the O2 Academy. Support from other locals Nathanna, The People, Bones Park Rider and Alpha. 6.30pm, £6 (£7 advance).

AUGUSTINES @ Plug, Matilda Street.

Augustines released a new self-titled LP back in February and are now touring their powerful and vibrant live show. The album has already made it onto XFM’s ‘Greatest Things To Look Forward To In 2014’ and is being given regular airplay on Radio 6. Support from Neon Waltz. 7pm, £12.

ROCK LOBSTER @ Royal Standard. A final set from Rock Lobster until at least September as they are heading off to Chile. Support from Delirium. 9pm, Free entry.

AFROROOTS PRESENTS @ Queens Social Club. Acts on the night include K.O.G., The Zongo Brigade and The Hot Diamond Aces.

Expect funk, ska and reggae. 7.30pm, £5.

FUNK DA PARTY @ South Sea Live. A night also featuring JG, Manic and Double N. Expect Grime, Garage, Baseline and Hip-Hop.

SUNDAY 11 MAY

ROD CLEMENTS @ Greystones. Initially the principal songwriter of Lindisfarne, Clements has gone solo to dazzling affect. 8pm, £10.

BROOMHILL BEATDOWN @ South Sea Live.

Loads of bands, loads of noise, and loads of fun. 7pm, £3, 16+.

RYAN TAYLOR OCTOFUNK @ Leopold Square. A new 8 piece band featuring Sheffield’s own Ryan Taylor and several young lions from Leeds College of Music’s Jazz program combine with a mix of original and rearranged material. 2pm, free.

MONDAY 12 MAY

TOFFEE @ Shakespeares, Gibraltar Street.

Dance hall duo bringing the very best in vaudeville, music hall and much more. All in aid of Weston Park Hospital. £3.

ROCK THE BARN WHERE: WHIRLOW HALL FARM WHEN: MAY 23

Rock the Barn offers a unique one-night-only opportunity to witness the acoustic delights of ex- Boy On A Dolphin frontman John Reilly at Whirlow Hall Farm.

With a magnificent live reputation, and praise from the likes of Graham Norton and Paul O’Grady, Reilly is sure to prove a hit with the crowd.

The event is to raise money for disadvantaged children - so a cracking night of live music all for a good cause lies ahead. Tickets are £15 and include one drink from the bar and a hotdog. Call 0114 2356 2678 or email eventsenquiries@whirlowhallfarm.org for more.

BLACK TONGUE @ South Sea Live. Heavy Lies the Crown, Defiance, Sea of Abrogation and An Empire Will Fall make up the bill. £4ADV.

WEDNESDAY 14 MAY

CLIVE GREGSON @ Greystones. Clive has toured extensively with Jools Holland and has been referred to by The Independent as ‘as fine a singer-songwriter as anybody has the right to expect’. 8pm, £10.

GLORY STROKES @ Shakespeares, Gibraltar Street. A modern marvel, Glory strokes are a hybrid of modern folk and dance and always put on a fantastic show. £5.

METAL TO THE MASSES @ South Sea Live.

Quarter final heat 2 gets underway at South Sea. 7pm, £4.

THURSDAY 15 MAY

PATSY MATHESON @ Greystones. Voted best female singer 2013 at the Spiral Earth awards, Matheson currently stands out as one of the country’s best female singer-songwriters and has received praise from all corners of the press machine. 8pm, £10.

BRAVE NEW STORM @ Shakespeares, Gibraltar Street. Brave New Storm launch their ethereal new LP at the Bard’s bar. Price TBC. UNFECTUS @ South Sea Live. Johnrjo Keen and Jools “broady” Broad will also perform.

FRIDAY 16 MAY

COLD COMMITTEE @ Dada Bar. Welsh New Wavers Cold Committee are the main event at Dada on the 16th. And the main influence behind your decision to go and watch them… two years ago Liam Gallagher chanced upon their tunes over Facebook and was so impressed he invited them to play four dates at his Pretty Green label stores. Is your music taste seriously better than Liam Gallagher’s?

Support from Littlemores and the Sailmakers.

7pm, tickets on door.

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DALE STORR @ Greystones. New Orleans style piano with the outrageously talented Dale Storr. 8pm, £4.

ROCKET 88 @ New Barrack Tavern. 9pm, free entry.

SAINT RAYMOND @ Plug, Matilda Street.

A proper old-school festival crowd-pleaser, Callum Burrows aka Saint Raymond is having a great year. His debut EP Escapades did fantastically well in the iTunes Chart and landed him a slot at Reading and Leeds fest. More recently he’s been announced as support for darling of the British music industry Gabrielle Aplin and sassy sisters Haim.

7.30pm, £7.

FINAL YEAR PHOTOGRAPHERS FUNDRAISER @ Royal Standard. Live music all for a good cause. Also a raffle, DJs and pictures galore from the photographers. 7pm, Free entry.

GREEN CITY BLUES @ Shakespeares, Gibraltar Street. Dance the night away to the best in local Sheffield blues. £5.

SHRINE @ South Sea Live. Vasa and Fly On Byrd Fly On will are also on the bill.

THE BUTTERFLY WHEELS @ Greystones. This 60’s-esque riff-heavy rock band play a unique brand of what’s been referred to as ‘rainsoaked northern rock n roll’. 8pm.

MAHOGANY NEWT @ New Barrack Tavern.

One of Yorkshire’s premier rock cover bands.

9pm, Free entry.

PARKA @ O2 Academy, Sheffield. This fivepiece indie-pop outfit come with a modern bluesy twist and are making waves on the local scene at the moment. Support from The Hudares, Knaves, Catalysts and Kill The Light.

6.30pm, £7.

ROCK PAPER SCISSORS @ Plug, Matilda Street. Not one, not two but three giants of the cover band world, experience the punny delights of The Thin Lizzy Experience, Sack Sabbath and Hi-On Maiden. The tour is sonamed as the order of the set will be decided by a game of rock, paper, scissors so get down early to avoid missing your favourites. 7pm, £11.

COMMON YOUTH @ South Sea Live. Support comes from India Mill, Hymek Manoeuve and Magic Carpet Factory.

TWO GLASS EYES @ Royal Standard. Support from You’re The Decoy. 9pm, Free entry.

SATURDAY 17 MAY

KING KING @ Greystones. Powerhouse blues rock at its very best. King King are storming the world of blues at the moment, winning a vast variety of rock awards and selling out numerous shows. 8pm, £12.

LAUGHING GRAVY @ New Barrack Tavern.

‘The Gravy’, as these Yorkshiremen like to be known, are back at the Tavern for another rip-snorting set. Come along to view the band who proclaim on their website, ‘For god’s sake we are a bunch of forty-something’s what could possibly be interesting about us!!!!!!’. Well if that’s not a reason to check them out then I don’t know what is. 9pm, free entry.

TWO SKIES @ O2 Academy, Sheffield.

Psych-rockers Two Skies bring their unique and powerful sound to the stage of the O2.

Support from Heart Shakes, Bongo and the

PROPA LOCAL

WHERE: PLUG, SHEFFIELD WHEN: 30 MAY Propa Local returns to Plug this May - with another stonking local line-up. Headlining is a guitar band that’s really going places - The SSS - who’ll be performing hot off the heels of their debut single Morning Light which comes out just 3 days before on May 27. Also on the bill is Abandoned Faith, Whispering Dolls and Feral Mantra. As always, the live acts will be followed

by DJs who’ll only play the cream of Sheffield’s unsigned music scene - so get thi sen darn for an earful of all things Sheff! Tickets £5, see www.the-plug.com for more.

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Soul Jar, Black Earth and Dyche Lane Shufflers.

6.30pm, £6 (£7 on door).

SOUL FIRE SAINTS @ Plug, Matilda Street.

Riff-heavy locals make their way down to Plug.

Support from Dead Blonde Stars, Drop Dead Angus, The Steemers and Kolumbia. 6.30pm, £6 (£7 on door).

BROOD @ Royal Standard. Support from Scarlett and Saffron and Del. 9pm, Free entry.

FRANK WHITE @ The White Lion. He may be getting on in years but he’s still a lauded local hero. ‘The man who could have been king’, as he’s sometimes affectionately known, will be joined onstage by his faithful troupe of instrumentalists. Be on the lookout for axe-wielding solos the likes of which you’ve undoubtedly never witnessed. 9.30pm, free entry.

COURTNEY BARNETT @ The Harley. Hookladen fugs of country roots and discordant psychedelia. 7.30pm, £8.50.

GRAVEYARD JOHNNYS @ South Sea Live.

Graveyard Johnnys top the 5 band bill.

SUNDAY 18 MAY

HANNAH JAMES AND SAM SWEENEY @ Greystones. A farewell gig to a beloved folk duo, Hannah and Sam bring with them a winnign accordion-fiddle combination and do so with aplomb, be prepared for some highly-energetic clog-dancing from Hannah on stage. 8pm, £8 (NUS or OAP), £10.

METAL ALL DAYER @ South Sea Live. Finnish band Whorion, along with 7 other bands, do their thing at the South Sea. Free.

GYPSIES OF BOHEMIA @ Leopold Square.

Leopold Square’s favourite newcomers of 2013, the Gypsies return with Manchester’s finest musicians in tow. 2pm, free.

TUESDAY 20 MAY

ELIZA GILKYSON @ Greystones. Eliza may no longer be a spring chicken but she has a fantastic back-catalogue of folk tunes with a career spanning over 40 years. She brings her softly-spoken authentic set down to Greystones and will be mixing classics with plenty of new tunes off recent LP ‘Nocturne Diaries’. £14, tickets available from .

THE HEARTBREAKS @ The Harley. The Morecambe band returned this January with new single ‘Hey, Hey Lover’, and head to Sheffield this May. 7.30pm, £8.

WEDNESDAY 21 MAY

AMANDA SHIRES @ Greystones. Shires is touring in support of new album ‘Down Fell The Doves’. Support from Big Convoy. 8pm, £9 advance, £11 OTD. CHRISTINE TOBIN @ The Lescar. Described by Jazzwise as ‘probably the most adventurous jazz singer of her generation in this country’, Tobin is extremely experienced on the jazz circuit and comes with a live reputation that’s preceded her since being named Best Vocalist at the 2008 British Jazz Awards. She is joined onstage by Phil Robinson of Partisans on guitar and bass-supremo Dave Whitford. £7.

METAL TO THE MASSES @ South Sea Live.

The third quarter final commences. Who will make the semi’s? 7pm, £4.

THURSDAY 22 MAY

MORECAMBE @ Buxton Opera House.

Award-winning tribute to the late comedian Eric Morecambe comes to Derbyshire. Ends on Saturday May 24. 7.30pm, £16-18.

POLLY AND THE BILLETS DOUX @ Greystones. This genre-spanning quartet come backed by a series of accolades, including airtime on BBC Radio’s 4 and 6 and a variety of extensive support slots with huge folk acts Stornoway and Ellen and the Escapades. The Sunday Times called their music ‘a harmonious blend of folk, rock, blues, soul and gospel’. 8pm, £8.

SILENT DOCTRINE @ South Sea Live. Support comes from Versus Ursus.

LISTINGS LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY 23 MAY

SLOW EARTH @ Dada Bar. Slow Earth are the kings of innovation. Fusing dance beats, hypnotic melodies and analog synths to create something special, a treat on a chilled Friday night. Support from Savannah Bones and Hungarian Lanterns. 7pm, tickets on door.

KAN @ The Library Theatre, Surrey Street. A unique blending of sounds from all over the UK including Northern Ireland, Scotland and Selby of all places, Kan introduce their funfilled live extravaganza to the Library Theatre.

Support from Wooly Mammoth. 7.30pm, £13.

ALEX QUINN BAND @ New Barrack Tavern.

Melodic, melancholic but also captivating, Alex Quinn is back at New Barrack Tavern with his band The Man in the Street. 9pm, free entry.

YOUNG JAMES JONES TRIO + LOLLY AND THE RESONATORS @ Shakespeares, Gibraltar Street. A night of swingin’ rock’n roll-a-billy.

8.30pm, £8.

TRIOXIN CHERRY @ South Sea Live. Also on the bill are The Swiines, Our Last Confession and Native Braves.

SATURDAY 24 MAY

SBSQUARED PRESENTS @ Corporation. The first of two big SBsquared Saturday nights.

Bands Knotslip, Doused, Suborbital Lobotomy and Deformation of Man come down to Corp to make a bit of a racket. 6.30pm, £8 (£9 on the door).

M.A.D. @ Greystones. This fresh UK boy band are touring in support of their summer album release and playing acoustic versions of all the songs in their entirety. M.A.D. will also be getting up close and personal with their audience and taking requests. 8pm, £12.50.

KINGBEE @ New Barrack Tavern. Newcastle’s funky instrumentalists are back and with enough facial hair to fill the tavern alone and more members than there are woodwind instruments; definitely worth a watch. 9pm, free entry.

SBSQUARED PRESENTS @ Plug, Matilda Street. An action-packed line-up with music from Ashby, AKA Pipeline, Invisible Grease, Without Perception and Losing Streak. Get down early to avoid disappointment. Doors 6.30pm, £6 (£7 on door).

NOWHERE NEAR LONDON @ Royal Standard. Support from Jake Sharpe and Harriet Grant. 9pm, Free entry.

UNIVERSAL LAW @ South Sea Live. Support acts TBC.

SUNDAY 25 MAY

JOHN REILLY WITH LEWIS NIKITMAN @ Greystones. Reilly is the ex-frontman of Boy on a Dolphin. After playing a charity event on the 23 at Whirlow Hall Farm, he brings his acoustic

ensemble to Greystones and is joined on stage by classical pianist Lewis Nikitman. 8pm.

GREEN CITY BLUES @ Shakespeares, Gibraltar Street. A more chilled out Sunday afternoon return at the Shakey for the Kings of Sheffield blues. £5.

MELT-BANANA @ Queens Social Club. With a history of almost 20 years making music together and now performing live as a duo, Japanese pop-punk-noise outfit Melt-Banana come to Sheffield in support of their seventh album fetch. 7.30pm, £10.

OPEN MIC/OPEN STAGE @ South Sea Live. All welcome to have a crack, or just watch those that do. Free.

NICOLA FARNON @ Leopold Square. A lively crowd always accompany her dazzling vocals and double bass playing. 2pm, free.

MONDAY 26 MAY

LIFESIGNS @ Greystones. Lifesigns released their debut album just over a year ago and it soared to an unprecedented level of success, reaching number one in the Amazon classic rock and prog charts in a huge number of countries. Demand for their tour has grown ever since and they were nominated this year by the well-heralded Prog Magazine for the best newcomer award. 8pm, £13.

TUESDAY 27 MAY

RACHEL RIES @ Greystones. Ries is a real woman of the world, heralding from South Dakota by way of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Not for the light-hearted, she sings tales of city-grit, country dirt and her search for reason and redemption. 8pm, £6 advance, £8 OTD. ONLY REAL @ The Harley. Also known as Niall Galvin, this is music for ‘guitar people who don’t like guitars’ at the bargain price of just a fiver. Plus Special Guests. 7.30pm, £5.

WEDNESDAY 28 MAY

BLAIR DUNLOP @ Greystones. Dunlop has been heralded by Radio 2 as ‘an outstanding debut artist’ and this former child-actor and star of Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be showcasing its delights at Greystones. 8pm, £10.

SAM LEAK @ The Lescar. It’s a testament to how much Hunters Bar’s very own Lescar enjoys Sam’s music that this is now the third time he’s played there within a year. On this particular occasion he’ll be joined by a talented young tenor Alex Merritt and his quartet. Not to be missed. £5.

THE SUBWAYS @ Queens Social Club.

Currently writing and recording their fourth album, the band will stop off at Queens this May. 7.30pm, £10.

THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH One of Sheffield’s busiest pubs, Broomhill’s South Sea is promising one hell of a jam-packed month.

Going from being a run-down eye-sore to a venue that’s attracting acts from all over the world, The South Sea’s transformation is quite remarkable.

Highlights in May include sets from the likes of Skreamer, Havana Rocks and Semitt Falls, as well as the Broomhill Beatdown - an eight band line-up showcasing all things Metal.

Continuing to go from strength to strength, head along to www.facebook.com/Southsealive for more.

METAL TO THE MASSES @ South Sea Live.

The fourth and final quarter final heat begins.

7pm, £4.

THURSDAY 29 MAY

MAIA @ Greystones. Currently the leading nominees for the bizzare-self-titled-genre award for May, Huddersfield’s Maia refer to themselves as Sci-folk evangelists. Worth a look just out of curiosity, their live show comes with a fantastic reputation. 8pm, £7.

THE STRUTS @ The Harley. Indie-rockers The Struts mix the flamboyance of Queen in their hard-partying early 70’s pomp, with the super-charged wit and youthful energy of Supergrass and The Libertines. 7.30pm, £5ADV, more on door.

ALL I LIVE FOR @ South Sea Live. Animated, You’re the Decoy and Sleepless will open the night. Prices TBC.

FRIDAY 30 MAY

I SET THE SEA ON FIRE @ Dada Bar. This local five-piece outfit have been making waves

INTERVIEW 5 MINS WITH… THE PIZZA UNDERGROUND

with The Velvet Underground. What two pizzas would you share, and how might the night go down?

Two of whatever Lou wants… and the night would end with us driving to California and saving Bobby Kennedy!

Sheffield has a special relish, Henderson’s, which goes great with pies. Will you be chucking some on your pizza when in town?

Yes, we will relish the relish. Sounds like we’ve been missing out…

You’re playing The Harley, who are famed for their burgers. Will you be indulging or trying to convert them to pizza?

We will make every attempt to convert them – and everyone else – to pizza.

Finally, what can we expect from your gig here?

Oh, so many things! Also, songs about pizza.

Catch The Pizza Underground at The Harley on May 30, see www harleylive.co.uk for more.

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The Pizza Underground sing Velvet Underground songs with Pizza inspired lyrics.

Yep, really. And, if you did a double take at that, the fact that they count none other than Macaulay Culkin amongst their ranks, might just blow your tiny mind. Oh, and they just happen to be heading to The Harley this month for what could be the most random/awesome night of your life. We caught up with them ahead of the show to share a slice…

Right guys. Imagine for a moment that pizza didn’t exist. What other food might the band be themed around?

What a cruel world…

Indeed. Ok, what exactly happens on a ‘cheese day’?

8am: Wake. 8:30am until whenever: Cheese.

The Pizza Underground goes back in time to the late 1960’s for a pizza party/jam session

since the release of debut ‘Monsters’ back in October. Their live show is a delightfully vibrant yet chilled-out experience and with influences as far-reaching as Of Monsters and Men and The Tallest Man on Earth you can’t really go far wrong with the wonderfully acronymed ISTSOF. Support from Sushi and Sandra Hennessy. 7pm, tickets on door.

FABIAN HOLLAND @ Shakespeares, Gibraltar Street. A delightful singer/songwriter, Holland brings his stripped-down set to Sheffield.

Described by Folk Radio UK as ‘not good, bloody good!’. Price TBC. PROPA LOCAL @ Plug, Matilda Street. An exhibition of local Sheffield bands and DJs as Plug spreads the word on emerging local talent. Alongside that, there’ll be a smorgasbord of independent pop-up shops selling vinyl, merchandise, clothing and a whole host of other treats. 8pm, £5.

BEKAH JANE @ Royal Standard. Support to be confirmed. 9pm, Free entry.

THE SUPERMODELS @ The White Lion. Back by popular demand from York, a cover band who have audiences off their feet and belting out lyrics to some of the greatest rock tunes; fan-favourites ‘Common People’ and ‘Baba O’Reilly’ are almost certain to feature. 9.30pm, free entry.

THE PIZZA UNDERGROUND @ The Harley.

The Pizza Underground, featuring Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin, finally get around to doing what we’ve all been thinking about for years: rewriting Velvet Underground songs to be about pizza. 7.30pm, £9ADV, more on door.

OUTPOST PUNK MONTHLY @ Punk, punk, and more punk. Prices TBC.

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STEVE PAPA EDWARDS @ Greystones.

Heartful and soulful vocals from a man formed in the fiery furnaces of the Sheffield steelworks. 8pm.

BADPENNY @ The White Lion. Cover band Badpenny provide a whistle-stop tour of rock from the 50’s to the present with tunes by artists ranging from The Kinks to Foo Fighters to Elvis to Ocean Colour Scene. 9.30pm, free entry.

DEATH TO THE STRANGE @ South Sea Live.

Support comes in the form of punk 5 piece Zulu. Prices TBC.

LISTINGS MUSIC

Fresh off the back of the announcement of a summer greatest hits tour (and album to boot), the delightful Frankie Sandford and Una Healy from The Saturdays gave us a tinkle to talk of their love for Sheffield, motherhood and faeces.

So ladies, how’s your day been?

Not bad, really – we’ve just been doing a lot of this. Our greatest hits tour was only announced today so we’ve got plenty of press to be doing.

That leads me nicely onto question numero deux. Is everyone excited for it or have these things maybe become tedious?

Oh no, we’re definitely looking forward to it, even after all this time there’s literally nothing we enjoy more than touring.

Makes us feel like when we started.

Where are you most looking forward to playing?

Honestly, not going to lie, definitely Sheffield.

No way! What is it that sets our fair city

WORDS: MAX GOLDBART apart from the rest?

Yeah! This is why we make sure we come back for every tour. We’ve got great fans in Sheffield. We definitely notice the difference between our northern and southern fans. Obviously we still love the fans from the south, but, yeah, up north everyone’s just a bit louder - a bit more up for it.

What was the process with the new greatest hits album?

Well, we didn’t have much involvement with the tracks - that was mostly the record label. But we are recording three fresh tracks - so that’s the main thing we’ve been focusing on recently.

The age-old question when a band releases a greatest hits album is ‘does

this signal the beginning of the end?’

What are your plans post-tour?

Yeah, that question’s been asked a lot today (naughty chuckle from both). We certainly don’t want this to be the end.

We would do another 5 years just like the previous 5 if we could. We’ve basically been asked this question from album number 1 onwards. I think it’s just the nature of being a group of girls in a popband – there’ll always be speculation.

Frankie - how’s Parker getting on?

And Una, you’re daughter Aoife is two now, have you been dishing out the parenting tips?

Frankie: Oh, he’s so cute - I’m absolutely loving being a mother. He’s been amazing and is really way less hassle than I thought he would be. I can totally still live my life.

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Una: She hasn’t needed any help from me - she’s been absolutely fine. Actually, if anything, she was the one helping me when I first had Aoife. People say Parker has his dad’s face, but I think he’s way cuter, more like Frankie.

Interesting. How’s Wayne handling fatherhood?

He’s really adorable with him. I can’t really think of any particular stories - but Parker seems to save all his messiest poos for when Wayne’s looking after him.

Finally, just looking down the track listing of the new album, which would you both say is your favourite Saturday’s track?

Frankie: I think it would have to be ‘Higher’.

Una: Ummm, I’d go with ‘Up’, it’s one of the earlier ones which reminds me of some really good times.

The Saturdays Greatest Hits is due for release in August. They play Sheffield City Hall on September 10. See www. sheffieldcityhall.co.uk for more.

LISTINGS MUSIC You may know Natalia Tena as Nymphadora Tonks from Harry Potter or Osha, the wildling spearwife, in Game of Thrones.

Yet she’s also the accordion playing frontwoman of Molotov Jukebox, a fierce genre splitting 6-piece band with Spanish, ska, gypsy and dubstep influences - often referred to under the intriguing umbrella term of ‘gyp-step’.

Rachel Heward caught up with Natalia between Marmite bagels and meetings in a whirlwind interview - as she chatted about getting hooked on GOT whilst in Brazil, making a music video from Chat Roulette encounters, and the developing grandeur of the band’s live stage show.

Most people know you as Tonks in Harry Potter and Osha in Game of Thrones. Have you always been drawn to more fantastic or mystical roles?

No, no, I love roles with good scripts basically. I like films that have amazing casts and crew and a body of great people working towards something. I mean I’ve just done SuperBob, which is a kind of romantic comedy with Brett Goldstein, and also 10.000 (aka The Long Distance) and that’s a love-tragedy. They’ve both had very small teams in comparison to say, Harry Potter. I just go for anything that grabs me really.

When you took the roles in Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, were you aware of the huge phenomena around them?

Well Harry Potter was already fairly big, but with Game of Thrones I’d never even

read the books when I picked up the script. It was when I was touring with my band in Brazil that I started reading them, but then I couldn’t stop. I was in this amazing, colourful, wonderful country and I couldn’t get my head out of a book!

How did your band, Molotov Jukebox come about? You guys produce some pretty interesting stuff, as far as the music scene goes today I don’t think there’s much like it!

Ah, really? Thanks! Well, I was in another band with a good friend of mine, but we wanted to branch off and write our own songs. Molotov Jukebox has taken ages, years even. We’ve been through about 17 or 18 musicians. Actually, it’s 19 now! But we’ve managed to settle into this family.

I play the accordion, which I picked up when I was doing a play a while back.

They wanted me to be a backing singer, so naturally I kind of rebelled against that. We’re like a tropical oven, with all of these different musical influences cooking up nicely.

Is playing live the most important and fun part of it? You seem to tour quite a lot…

We’ve done a lot of festivals, yeah. Last summer I basically stopped sleeping!

At the end of it, I was like, ‘oh my god, I’m gonna die’. But that’s all part of it, this summer we’ve got so much lined up! Travelling all over; Lanzarote, Czech Republic, and Iceland at the time of the year when it never gets dark, which is mad. It’s very exciting.

people as possible, and that’s where Chat Roulette came in. It took a while to get the finished video. We had to compile a lot of footage, and we also had to edit out so many penises…

That’s the gamble of Chat Roulette, I guess. Are music videos still a big part of your work?

Yeah, have you seen our latest video? It’s our first single from the album called Neon Lights and it stars Oona Chaplin, who is also in Game of Thrones. It’s fantastic, she plays this incredible stripper that eventually becomes violent.

It’s about London. I’ve wanted to write a song about London for ages, but every time I sat down it felt like a cliché. In the end I was like, let’s make London a woman and the rest followed from there.

Your debut album, Carnival Flower, is out now. How do you feel about it now it’s done?

I’m really pleased with it, especially because we’ve got two of our old tunes on it. I think we’re finally happy with the way they sound after all of these years! It’s strange because we have done two EPs, and were always aiming for a sound that was like the live show, but on a CD. But obviously we found all of these obstacles and you have just got to add stuff and do things to songs when they’re on an album. We’ve got loads of new songs as well, and now the album’s done I really want to see which direction things are going to go.

Now you’ve got to this stage, do you have any wise words of wisdom?

How do you balance your acting and the band?

It’s scary because of time management, and music and acting are very different.

With music you’ll have your gigs booked up in December - but with acting you might get a script and if you get the part, then suddenly, it’s on. I’m lucky to have very patient people around me like my manager and agents. They’re great.

I’ve got to bring up one of Molotov Jukebox’s early videos, the one with “1000 one-on-one concerts in one day”.

It makes for great watching.

That was amazing! We weren’t quite there yet and had to come up with a cheap effective idea to get us out there. I mean now we have Pledge Music and we’ve got products, you know? The idea was simple really, show our music to as many

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Wise words? Wow. Ok, if you’re a woman, buy a Mooncup, seriously! And if you’re a man, please be nice to vaginas.

But honestly, anything that you want to do you have to practise every single day, a huge amount. Just keep practising.

Head to www.molotov-jukebox.co.uk for more tour dates, info, music and videos.

Show apartment coming soon...

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PREVIEW SAILOR BEWARE WHERE: LIBRARY THEATRE WHEN: 13-17 MAY Following the sell-out success of their February production of Alan Ayckbourn’s Neighbourhood Watch, leading Sheffield based amateur theatre group Tudor Players return to the stage this May. Their new production, the 1955 classical farce Sailor Beware, is directed by Rod Duncan and will run for 5 nights at Sheffield’s Library Theatre. With a storyline that includes a young bride left at the altar, a reluctant groom, a Scottish best man terrified of women and a bridesmaid with an evil plan, you’re in for a hectic night. The 18 strong cast are sure to bring the laughs, thrills and occasional spills. Tickets £7-£8, see www.tudorplayers net for more.

CONCERTS, THEATRES AND MUSEUMS

THE LYCEUM THEATRE 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA 0114 249 6060, wwwsheffieldtheatres co uk DIRTY DANCING- THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE Running until Saturday 3 May Seen by millions world-wide, this global smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny. Tickets from £24.

BRASSED OFF Wednesday 7 – Saturday 10 May Brassed Off is a funny and heart–warming drama that reaches stirring heights as Newstead Brass Band performs the final scene. Tickets from £15.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Wednesday 14 – Saturday 24 May This internationally acclaimed smash-hit is a glorious celebration of British comedy. Tickets from £18.

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT Tuesday 27 – Saturday 31 May Rediscover the magic of Rod. Songs including Maggie May, Baby Jane, Hot Legs, Sailing, Do Ya Think I’m Sexy and Tonight’s the Night. Tickets from £24.

THE CRUCIBLE THEATRE 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA 0114 249 6060, www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk BOEING-BOEING Thursday 15 May – Saturday 7 June Jonathan Humphreys (Happy Days, The Village Bike) returns to Sheffield to direct this hilarious farce on the Crucible stage. Tickets from £10.

THE NATIONAL THEATRE STORY Saturday 24 May An illuminating discussion covering half a century of drama. Tickets £5.

SIXTY FIVE MILES Read and discuss a range of plays linked to the work on our stages in this guest-facilitated group. 10.30am, £9, includes tea/coffee.

THE STUDIO THEATRE 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA 0114 249 6060, www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk BRING AND PLAY Monday 12 May This is the most popular of all Shostakovich’s quartets. Tickets £3.

I WISH I WAS LONELY Saturday 31 May I Wish I Was Lonely is a show in which the audience commit to leaving their phones on. A show investigating what it means to participate in communication – or not. Tickets are £12.

ENSEMBLE 360 Friday 9 – Saturday 10 May Powerful images of love and war frame this exciting programme of piano and chamber music. Tickets from £5.

ENSEMBLE 360 Monday 12 – Saturday 17 May Underlying this programme of music by three wonderful Czech composers is the poignancy of the cruel fate that befell two of them. Tickets from £5.

INTERREGNUM Tuesday 13 May Tickets from £5.

AT THE FRONT Thursday 15 May Emotional impact generated by the combination of written word and music comes to the fore in this concert. Tickets from £5.

THE GRAVE WINTER Saturday 10 May Penelope Wilton and Malcolm Sinclair present a dialogue of poetry and prose by Edward Thomas and Helen Thomas. For information on ticket prices call 0114 249 6000 MOISHES BAGEL Friday 16 May Moishe’s Bagel offer their own mighty take on a traditional repertoire. Tickets from £5.

THE LION WHO WANTED TO LOVE Saturday 17 May This is a truly uplifting concert combining music and storytelling. Tickets from £5.

SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 May Matthew Xia directs this momentous, Tonynominated play which exposes the struggle for freedom and identity in apartheid-era South Africa. Tickets from £12.50.

IRWIN MITCHELL OVAL HALL Sheffield City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA 0114 789 789 MANOR OPERATIC SOCIETY: ME & MY GIRL Thursday 15 – Sunday 18 May A show full of Cockney slang, fun and laughter.

West End hits including Lambeth Walk, The Sun Has Got His Hat On, Leaning on a Lamp and of course the title hit, Me & My Girl. Tickets from £7.50.

LIBRARY THEATRE Surrey St, Sheffield, S1 1XZ 0114 273 4102 MISS NIGHTINGALE - THE MUSICAL Running until Friday 2 May Smash hit musical Miss Nightingale returns to Sheffield by popular demand after taking the UK and West End by storm. £16-£18.

THE MONTGOMERY THEATRE Montgomery Hall, Surrey St, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2LG 0114 272 0455 FOOTLOOSE Running until 3 May Classic ‘80s anthems including ‘Let’s Hear It For The Boy’, ‘Holding Out For A Hero’, ‘Almost Paradise’ and the title track, ‘Footloose’. Tickets from £11.

THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG Thursday 15 May The Umbrellas of Cherbourg portrays ordinary lives dramatized through music. Tickets from £6.

PINOCCHIO Saturday 17 May Follow Pinocchio and cricket as they set out on an adventure to find some fun! Now…if only his nose would just stay still. Tickets £7.70.

ECCLESALL PARISH HALL Ringinglow Road, Sheffield, S11 7PQ 0114 268 7763, www.ecclesall.parishchurch. org.uk VITALISE All year round Vitalise making a difference to the lives of those they support. Become a volunteer and help provide essential breaks for those with disabilities and their carers all year round. www.vitalise.org.uk

GALLERIES AND VISUAL ART GRAVES GALLERY Leader House, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 2LH 0114 2782600, www.museums-sheffield. org.uk THE GRAVES ART CLUB Every Friday, excluding school holidays 10.30am–12.30pm Find inspiration in the Graves Gallery and try your hand at drawing, watercolour, acrylic, ink, collage and printing. £5/£4.50. Pay on the day at the shop.

POLE POSITION: POLISH ART IN BRITAIN 1939-1989 Running until Saturday 28 June From the private collection of Matthew Bateson, the exhibition showcases 60 works

by Polish artists. Free, Wednesday-Friday 10am3pm, Saturday 11am-4pm.

A WALK OF ART Thursday 1 May Take a unique evening tour of the Graves Gallery and hear Sheffield’s art collection interpreted through choral music and spoken word. Tickets £6.

BRIDGEHOUSES BEFORE THE FLOOD Thursday 15 May Join Visual Art & Social History curator Hannah Brignell to learn more about the area depicted in the oil painting chosen for this year’s Conservation Appeal. Free.

WESTON PARK MUSEUM Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP 0114 2782600 SHEFFIELD CASTLE REVISTITED Running until Monday 5 May The remains of the a medieval castle lies beneath the 1960’s-built market. This display features objects and images from excavations of the site. Free Entry.

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WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE CASTLE? Thursday 1 May Curator Helen Harman talks about the objects in Sheffield’s collection relating to the Castle.

Free.

CREATION STATION Monday 5 May Creation Station bring you arts and crafts Exploration sessions – the perfect solution for all your child’s creativity needs. £5 per session, £30 for 7 sessions.

SHEFFIELD 1914: LIVES AND HEADLINES What was life like in Sheffield 100 years ago?

The University of Sheffield will shed light on the city and its citizens in 1914. Free.

FREE WORLD WAR DISCOVERY DAY Saturday 10 May Bring in First World War items (objects, documents or photographs), and hear more about the Sheffield 1914 project. Free.

HUMAN AND ANIMAL LIKE ROBOTS Saturday 17 May See the Sheffield Centre for Robotics (Scentro) demonstrate two amazing robots. Free.

CHAPLIN IN THE PARK Sunday 18 – Friday 30 May Some of film maker Charlie Chaplin’s most memorable and popular films screened on the side of the Weston Park Museum.

DISCOVERY DAYS Tuesday 27 & Thursday 29 May Sheffield’s collections inspire the whole family to get creative. Free.

GET CRAFTY: WONDERFUL WOOL Wednesday 28 May Take inspiration from our Sheffield & the First World War exhibition, try new skills and make something to take away. £4 per child.

MILLENNIUM GALLERY Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP 0114 2782600, www.museums-sheffield. org.uk CRAFT CLUB Every Monday, excluding school holidays, 10.30am–12.30pm Get involved in making, using knitting, stitching and crochet. Free, no need to book.

LIFE DRAWING Every Friday, excluding school holidays, 10.30am–12.30pm Develop your drawing skills with support from one of our regular artist tutors. £8/£7 20. Pay on the day at the shop.

SHEFFIELD PRINT FAIR To celebrate our Printing Sheffield exhibition the Millennium Gallery are teaming up with Sheffield Print Fair for a very special seller’s fair at the Millennium Gallery. Tickets £1 on the door.

LIVE LATE: IDAHO Saturday 17 May Celebrate IDAHO (International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia) as part of Museums at Night 2014. Free entry.

HARLAND CAFÉ 72 John Street, Sheffield, S2 4QU 0114 2738553 WORKING CLASS HEROES From May 2 Matt Cockayne, the talent behind Goo Design, invites you to Harland Café for the launch of his brand new collection - Working Class Heroes. goo-design myshopify.com.

A LONG WALK TO GRIMETHORPE Thursday 15 May Encompasses a new piece of music for brass band, together with a documentary film.

MORECAMBE Thursday 22 Saturday 24 May Tribute to the late comedian Eric Morecambe comes to Buxton Opera House in Derbyshire.

Doors are 7.30pm, tickets from £18. http:// buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/whats-on

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ONLINE

CRAFTY BUGGER

Craft beer – what the devil is it? Beer blogger Jules does a Clarissa and explains it all. http://tinyurl.com/onlzk7h

FOR THE RECORD

Relive last month’s Record Store Day with our round-up of the vinyl endeavours. http://tinyurl.com/qbjwgsu

THE HAPPENINGS

Reviews. By the bucket load. What don’t make it in the mag makes it here. http://tinyurl.com/pujt8sn

BACK OF THE NET

In honour of May the fourth, here’s a cat fending off dogs with a lightsaber. The force is strong in this one. http://tinyurl.com/pvgvapo

There’s a whole bunch of other stuff we simply couldn’t fit in the mag due to the finite nature of physical resources.

So hooray for the internet! Go to www. exposedmagazine.co.uk for even more articles, interviews and goodies.

GRIN WHEN YOU’RE WINNING We’re always chucking free stuff your way.

Visit our constantly updated comps page for a chance to win summat. http://tinyurl.com/nvz9vlt

LET’S TWIST Our food blogger Clare’s a twisted burger eater… when it comes to the Twisted Burger Company, that is. http://tinyurl.com/ljwhrex

STAR CLAWS

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SNAP AND TIPPLE

The food and drink scene in Sheff is blossoming. Fill your bonce with some new kids on the block. http://tinyurl.com/nf7csfu

TRUMP CARD

And, to conclude, here’s a guy farting on a date. Who said romance was dead? http://tinyurl.com/pbbnd5a