Exposed Magazine February 2018 by Exposed Magazine

february 2018

Rising star Or:la heads up our Sheffield nightlife special!

Bill Bailey // Kiziah and The Kings // LO SHEA // The Tuesday Club // The Night Kitchen // 2018 Clubbing Guide + Plenty More!

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26 21: Return of the Kings Oozing with positive vibes and an abundance of funky riffs, Kiziah and The Kings tread the fabled In Session boards.

29: All Hands on Decks We’ve knocked up an in-depth look at the Sheff nightlife scene in 2018, speaking to the promoters and DJs grafting away behind the scenes. There’s also a guide to every clubbing event worth attending over the next few months. Get on it.

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How to stump a Sheffielder with one question? Ask them what’s their favourite local album. Nonetheless, a few of our music writers have had a fair pop at – and not one mention of AM in there.

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98: The World’s a Stage We speak to rising playwright Kieran Knowles about Chicken Soup, a play that examines effects of Orgreave and the Brexit vote on a South Yorkshire community.

13: Upfront 49: Fashion 55: Food & Drink 61: Things To Do 63: Nightlife 74: Comedy 78: Music 85: LGBT 87: Gaming 89: Film 91: Outdoors 93: Culture

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“it’s absolutely shitting it down out here, pal.”

The Exposed Awards is all set to return for another night of bigging up the best that Sheff has to offer. And this time, ladies and gents, we’ve got a fancy new venue to host proceedings – the Peddler warehouse at 92 Burton Road.

All change... Other changes include new categories such as the ‘Outdoor City Award’ and ‘Best Street Food Trader’, plus bags more entertainment on the night and naturally, with Peddler as the venue, you can expect the array of snap on offer to be secondto-none. We’ll be taking it back to the Roaring Twenties with a lavish Gatsby-themed bash, so grab your

finest vintage gladrags and dress to impress on the night. Afterparty vibes are a bit hush-hush at the moment, but we’ll announcing on our social media feeds this month - so keep ‘em peeled. Suffice to say, there’ll be freebies, tunes and plenty of ale on offer.

Its a date... The date has been pushed back to May 17th so celebrations will be taking place in slightly warmer climes this year, which will also give

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you more time to have a good think about who out there is deserving of your votes. We’ve put together a list of suggestions on our site to help you out a bit, but if you’re not persuaded by any of those, feel free to submit your own shouts. All you need to do is get on t’internet, register, fill out your choices and whoever gets the most votes wins – bish-bash-bosh.

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In a Nutshell Where? Peddler // When? Thursday May 17th, 2018 // Price? £30 // The Afterpart-ay? coming soon! Contact: 0114 275 7709/nick@exposedmagazine.co.uk // Vote: now! at www.exposedmagazine.co.uk

The Categories Best Men’s Fashion Retailer Best Hair Stylist Best Beauty Salon Best Cultural Attraction Best Local Event Outdoor City Award Best Street Food Trader Best Cafe/Deli Best New Restaurant Best New Bar Best Club Night Best Unsigned Band or Musician Best Women’s Fashion Retailer Best Hair Salon Best Gents Barber Shop Best Independent retailer Made in Sheffield Award Best Local Brewery Best Traditional Pub Best Restaurant - Out of Town Best Restaurant - City Centre Best Live Venue Best Club Best Bar

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You wish starting a relationship was a bit easier, like how dogs do it. No need for charm or wit – just a quick bum-sniff and take things from there. Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Love is in the air! Actually, nope… it’s asbestos. Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 The movement of Uranus will bring some sweet lovin’ your way this month, which, somewhat ironically, will take place largely in and around your anus. Taurus April 20 - May 20 Your mates think phone sex is weird, but you’d like to see them resist the sultry tones of the speaking clock after a few ales. Gemini May 21 - June 20 Combining your two favourite things, sex and sriracha sauce, might seem like a winner at first – but five minutes into foreplay your balls are literally on fire and you’ve dampened the mood by burping a spicy stench into your lover’s face. Cancer June 21 - July 22 Once more it’s just you, a tub of Vaseline and a farmer’s field in Derbyshire this Valentine’s Eve. Leo July 23 - Aug 22 A night of kinky fun

is spurned when your lover arrives to find you’ve scoffed the Black Magic, edible panties and a full bottle of chocolate lube. Virgo Aug 23 - Sep 22 Just me, thee, a bottle of wine and Michael Portillo’s Train Journeys tonight, babbeh. Libra Sep 23 - Oct 22 Ditching the self-centred approach to your relationship, you agree to do anything mutually beneficial with your other half this month. Scorpio 23 Oct – 21 Nov Yeah, a loving relationship is all well and good. But can you do THIS? *Farts in bed loudly and rolls around cackling* Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 The love of your life will be within arms-reach this week, but you’re too busy laughing at the waving bear on YouTube to notice. Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 It’s true that roses really do smell like poo poo poo. Incidentally, so does your shit.

Every month, the Great Foodini cups his crystal balls and slips into your aether. Can you feel him, dear reader? Can you?

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Cinema Sleep Out Announced

Festival of Theatre Returns The Enable Us Festival of Theatre returns this February for a two-week run from February 25th, an innovative local event providing a platform for creative expression, exploration, development and debate with critically acclaimed shows. Hosted by the University of Sheffield Drama Studios, attendees can be set to expect returns of previous year’s sell-out performers such as ‘The Pretend Men’ with their sequel Police Cops in Space as well as new line-ups including three top shows courtesy of Birmingham’s ‘Best of BE Festival’; showcasing international talent. Highlights include the Guardian’s Pick of the Fringe 2017, Mouthpiece, described as “an unforgettable piece that explores a new kind of feminist language” – and the festival’s opener The Twin’s Macabre: Slay, a high-energy dark comedy. With 11 spectacular new shows in total, audiences can immerse themselves in an array of thought-provoking theatre. ‘The North, The North!’ a new myth created by Christopher Harrison sounds particularly intriguing with its premise of a fissure formed at England’s centre, splitting the north from the south. With the north cut off by the bottomless abyss; things began to stir…

After Peddler’s highly successful Sleep Out event for youth homelessness charity Roundabout, the iconic Abbeydale Picture House is following suit by hosting a Sleep Out for Sheffield homeless charity, St. Wilfrid’s. Having supported vulnerable and homeless people for over 30 years, they are asking for participants to join in and raise a minimum of £50 each in sponsorships for the opportunity to grab your sleeping bags and spend a night in the historical 100-year-old former cinema. The charity is hoping to see a great turnout, and the evening will see live music and a drama showcase from St Wilfred’s clients. Participants will be provided with a light supper, breakfast – and even a yoga class to loosen those stiff limbs the next day! The event will take place on the 16th March from 7pm. For more information or to sign up visit stwilfridscentre.org

Tickets prices vary at around £10 with subscriber discounts available when signed-up to the group’s mailing-list. Head to www.enableus.group.shef.ac.uk for tickets or further information.

Tramlines 2018: Bigger and Better As we’re sure you’re all aware, the city’s biggest bash will be setting up shop in the new surroundings of Hillsborough Park this year. Now in its tenth year, the Tramlines team have let us in on some more deets about what we can expect. Of course, with a much bigger main stage capacity on offer you can expect the biggest line-up yet – so keep a keen eye out for the first announcements heading your way in Feb. A larger space has also allowed for the introduction of new stage to be hosted by the leg-end Jon McClure, an all-new kids area and the introduction of comedy acts picked in collaboration with The Leadmill. Fans of supping local will be happy to hear that the festival will be working closely with a range of Sheffield breweries to give visitors a true taste of the city. Whilst they’ve extended their footprint down the tram traxja to Hillsborough they’re still staying connected with the city centre, and this year’s expansion has ensured the event will remain a true city-wide festival. We’ll be moseying down to check out the new site and news on how it’ll all play out once this issue goes to press, so head over to exposedmagazine.co.uk to hear the latest updates.

Monkeying Around Some monkey business is happening up in Walkley with the refurbishment of an old pub back to its former glory. The Firwood Cottage dates back to the late 1800s, and the traditional structure is still going strong. It’s undergoing extensive refurbishment aims to reinstate a 1920s-style feel which focuses on the community. A locally-sourced gastro-style food menu will be on offer alongside a fine selection of cask and craft beers. It looks sets to be a welcome addition to the local pub rub up that neck of the woods. Follow their progress - facebook.com/blindmonkeysheff & @blindmonkeyshef www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 13

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Spotlight on: kelham arcade

If you’d like a textbook example of the Kelham Island regeneration project we keep banging on about here at Exposed, pay a visit to Kelham Arcade at 92 Burton Road.

Once an abandoned industrial unit, the building has been transformed into a thriving retail hub housing a number of quirky independent businesses – ranging from chic hair salons to an antique taxidermist. Better yet, when you’ve had your fill of retail therapy you’re just a short stroll away from the area’s envious selection of pubs, restaurants and cafés. So, to celebrate the spirit of innovation and indie lovin’ currently sweeping the area, this month we’re shining a spotlight on the residents currently housed at one of the city’s trendiest addresses. Come and step inside… www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 17

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Gravel Pit Showcasing work by a selection of talented individuals and brands from the Sheffield and Bristol creative scene, Gravel Pit offer a fine range of handmade glass, concrete and stone homeware. There’s plenty more to feast the eyes on with a curated selection of original artwork, screen prints, ceramics, books, zines, lighting and furniture also in-stock. facebook.com/Gravelpithomeware

Kelham Barber Owned by Lawrence Wheen, a co-founder of the Kelham Arcade project, this modern gents barbers has built up a loyal following and quickly risen to become one of main players on the Sheffield scene. Specialising in all aspects of barbering – fades, longer hair, hot towel shaves, etc – Lawrence, Chloe and apprentice Luke guarantee a personable welcome and highquality service each time. Book an appointment on their Facebook page – facebook.com/ kelhambarber.

Purdy’s

Kelham Studio Situated in the private loft space upstairs, Kelham Studio offers a multi-functional space perfect for photography, classes, exhibitions and small events. So far the studio has been adapted to suit a range of needs, hosting everything from cocktail masterclasses to yoga and meditation classes. Pop in and see for yourself during next month’s Peddler Market, where it will be hosting another special event. @kelhamstudio 18 | www.exposedmagazine.co.uk

It’s worth sticking your head around the door at Purdy’s just to marvel at the colourful retro surroundings, but if you’re after an inspired do as well then take a seat and let Jane and Victoria work their magic. Using only PETA-Approved, cruelty-free products the duo specialise in creative/ colour services and also offer occasion/wedding hair appointments. Contact for bookings: 07791284116

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Nature of the Beast Combining her two great passions, nature and history, Jodie Davidson’s collection of ethically sourced taxidermy, vintage curio’s and artwork is always worth a browse if you’re searching for something unique. Zebra foot ashtray, anyone? Yep, they’ve had one of those in before. facebook.com/ natureofthebeaststore

Crybaby Tattoo Headed up by experienced artists Polly Taylor and Kelly Smith, who both specialise in a range of styles, Cry Baby is the first tattoo parlour in the area. Check out their Instagram below to take a peek at the incredible designs they’re capable of. @crybaby_tattoos

Vacancy! Like what you see and fancy joining the creative hub? Kelham Arcade currently have a unit available – drop a line to info@ kelhamarcade.uk for more

Meet the Neighbours: Thread Architects A collaborative, design-led architects practice, the team at Thread are committed to exploring new ideas and creating unique spaces. With prior experience of working alongside community groups, businesses, schools, families and individuals, they specialise in bespoke designs for one-off new buils and the creative re-use of existing buildings. threadarchitects.co.uk

That’s not yer lot either! There are plenty of other cracking independents dotted around 92 Burton Road who are certainly worth checking out... Depot Bakery - thedepotbakery.co.uk Netheredge Pizza Company netheredgepizza.com Russell’s Bicycle Shed - facebook.com/ russellsbicycleshedneepsend Sheffield Cheese Masters sheffieldcheesemasters.co.uk Alpine Industries - alpineindustries.co.uk Craft - craftmakeup.com

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Words: Eleanor Keally Photography: Joshua Evers - facebook.com/joshuaeversphoto You know an interview is going to be interesting when Kiziah Watson, lead singer/songwriter of Kiziah and The Kings, bags us the best table in a crowded coffee house and quickly orders herself a cocktail, while I’m tucking in to my fourth coffee of the day (it’s only 1pm). Surrounded by wooden tables and white-washed walls, she demands your attention immediately with her bright, jazzy shirt and infectious personality. Although the rest of the Kings – Dane Watson (guitar), Wrieff Muldoon (bass), Hayley Head (saxophone), Wez Brown (drums) – were unable to join for the interview, I received the full lowdown on their respective talents through their impassioned lead singer. Kiziah and The Kings started up seven years previously with a different line-up alongside Kiziah and her brother, Dane, but it is with new recruits that pieces have really fallen into place. “It wasn’t until the past four years, when Wrieff joined the band, that I could say it became one sound, one vision and one aim.” Kiziah and Dane were brought up in a very liberal family home by artist parents who influenced their joint love for reggae and motown – Kiziah had a particular fondness for huge voices and singers such as Etta James. I ask her how the brother/sister dynamics work within the band, but it’s clear that sibling rivalry doesn’t come into play. “Musically, it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. He always just seemed like an older brother, but now with music bringing us together we’re like a force; he writes

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the music I write the lyrics, and it’s a bit like we read each other’s minds sometimes.” Throughout the past four years the band have progressed from strength to strength, an addition of new members and influences creating the unique sound we hear today. It was while sat on a church pew inside a Doncaster rock bar when Kiziah first met Wrieff: “He is the funkiest bassist and you don’t hear that many of them around Doncaster, so when I first saw him play I was like, ‘we need to have him.’ Once he joined the band it all started to gel.” Hayley has only been with the band for a year, but has definitely earned her King’s stripes during their biggest year to date. “Hayley’s music is sexy as hell,” says Kiziah. “We didn’t need a sax player but we all knew the band’s potential and what direction it was going in. When we met her, we were like ‘where the hell have you been hiding?’ She’s like a little pocket rocket but plays like fire.” Kiziah’s passion for music and life itself oozes through her, which is reflected in her lyrics and the band’s upbeat live performances. “I don’t actually sit down and write; it comes at me like a force from the sky. I’m always busy and constantly inspired by life. I put my phone on record and write a song or a hook and from there Dane creates the music. Dane is like the driving force to the band and I’m the ideas woman.” The game changed for Kiziah and The Kings when they were spotted by Duke Fakir Jr whilst performing their West Street Live gig. Duke was so taken by the band that

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Upcoming gigs at The Greystones

he invited them backstage to meet his father, Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir of The Four Tops, on his 2016 tour. “I’d sang a cover of ‘American Boy’ and he came up to us and introduced himself. I didn’t believe it at first. All of his friends had gone back to the arena to get ready for the show but he’d stayed because he loved the band so much. We couldn’t believe our luck, it felt like fate.” Since that moment, the band has continued to work with Duke, who is currently working on closing a deal with music giants Warner/ Chappell. Kiziah and The Kings’ home studio, built by Dane, became their secret weapon for the new album, allowing them to record music and then send it over to Detroit where Duke mixes it. Discussing their last EP release Heard It All Before I tell Kiziah my favourite track is ‘Lost and Found’, with its raw vocals and vulnerable lyrics masked within impressive, reggae beats. “When it comes to music I’m honest as hell,” she tells me when I comment on the vulnerability of the track. “I bare my soul in it because I can’t always do that in life. I’m not ashamed on stage, so I give my all. The lyrics say ‘save me’ and music is kind of my salvation. I’ve got so many nicknames and one of my mum’s names for me is ‘Lost and Found’, as when I was a kid I’d always be losing money or clothes and finding them again. It was a bit of a pun for myself because the lyrics don’t really relate.” Kiziah’s distinctive sound could not be possible without her Kings, and it’s their prominent talent and passion combined that allow them to sell out gigs and open for the likes of Bob Geldof 22 | www.exposedmagazine.co.uk

& The Boomtown Rats and The Blockheads. “When you’ve got the right formula everything is just easy, I know that when we perform my band are going to blow your face off.” Whether at Kaya World Music Festival or 92 Burton Road, the band give their all to each performance – “We don’t care if we look like a mess, because it’s raw and real what we do. We feel music in every morsel of our bodies.” – and 2018 is shaping up to another notable chapter in the story of Kiziah and The Kings, with the release of their new album imminent in the next few months. They’re certainly ones to watch – keep an eye for their upcoming Exposed session and see for yourself.

Quiet Loner Thursday 1st February Kaia Kater Friday 2nd February The Railsplitters Saturday 3rd February The Hut People Sunday 4th February Thomas Truax Wednesday 7th February India Electric Company Friday 9th February Lindsay Lou Saturday 10th February Kent DuChaine Sunday 11th February Rosie Hood + The Andy May Trio Tuesday 13th February McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle Wednesday 14th February Mark Nevin Thursday 15th February Miranda Sykes Saturday 17th February John Reilly Sunday 18th February New Generation Tuesday 20th February Kings of The South Seas Wednesday 21st February Judie Tzuke Thursday 22nd February The Willows Friday 23rd February Cobalt Saturday 24th February Curved Air Sunday 25th February The Grahams Wednesday 28th February Get full listings and tickets at www.mygreystones.co.uk. If you are a band/artist interested in playing a gig at The Greystones, contact greystones@thornbridge.co.uk

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If you’re a conscientious, on-the-go academic concerned about a student loan evaporating before your very eyes, the Moor Market could well be a revelation. You can remain committed to the single-use plastic revolution with nude foods, be more time-efficient with self-service delivery systems and save money on, well, just about all essential items. Here at Exposed we’ve done your homework for you, highlighting just a few ways in which The Moor has plenty to offer for the student community…

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Grab a coffee-to-go from the Moor’s very own independent coffee house @coffeemoormkt. Everything you would expect from the large coffee chains is on offer here with the added advantage of being up to £1 cheaper per drink. Taking your own reusable cup is rewarded with a further 10% discount per beverage too, but if you don’t own one already there are thermal options available on the spot. Loyal customers also get their 11th hot drink for free, just pick up a stamp card on your first visit. Opens from 8.30am – perfect timing if you are in need of a boost for those dreaded early-morning lectures.

There are plenty of pre-prepared culinary delights on offer from nearly all of the meat traders. Pick up a pack of eight seasoned chicken drumsticks for as little as £1.50 and bang straight in the oven; ‘Castle Meats’ or ‘Mick’s Grade A Meats LTD’ are both on-hand for advice if you need it. Eggs are easy and nutritious too, folks, so work your way up from scrambled to perfectly poached with Smith & Tissington’s large fresh eggs at just £3.50 for a pack of 24. Two eggs per person is just the right amount for scrambling purposes so splitting your batch with a friend is advisable; if not, there are plenty of smaller daily deals on offer here too.

We’re all aware of the negative effects that singleuse plastics are causing to our environment. If not, then you have some serious Blue Planet II to be catching up with. Skipping the food giant chains and heading to an independent haven like The Moor market is one small way we can all do our bit to save the planet, as the majority of fruit and vegetables are displayed and sold in the nude; entirely as nature intended. You can mindfully spend less money at the same time too, with daily bundle-style deals on offer from a selection of traders. Reminder: don’t forget to take your bagfor-life with you.

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You may be living in regret for not taking out Applecare. We’ve all been struck with the inevitable and costly cracked screen at some point, but luckily there are cheaper options for repair out there. Mobile World repair screens with pricing between £35 and £55 depending on the model, which is around a third cheaper than heading to the Apple store, plus students get an extra £5 off, PLUS Apple have taken enough of your dosh already. Do they really need more?

Don’t worry if your social life is too hectic to sit about waiting for deliveries, you’re entirely covered here with a large Amazon locker unit located conveniently just inside its rear entrance. With the market’s all-day opening hours and the self-service delivery system storing parcels for up to three days, why bother staying in? It’s more secure than selecting a home ‘safe place’ too with digital entry codes for the secure lockers provided direct to you after ordering.

Sheffield beer week, a city-wide event occurring across multiple venues from the 10-18 March. If you can’t wait until then to educate your palate tasting rare real ales, craft beers and ciders, pop into ‘Beer Central’. There’s a wide offering of different top-quality booze including local selections and brews from across the globe. Beer aficianados Sean and Deborah are both superfriendly and happy to answer any hoppy questions you might have on your mind.

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Enter Orlagh Dooley – AKA Or:la – a Derry-born producer/selector who made her name in Liverpool after co-founding an alternative clubnight, Meine Nacht, which hosted parties in unique spaces such as disused police stations and supermarkets – with a rare BYOB policy at these events going down just as well as the intimate, house party-style feel. Residencies at Merseyside venue 24 Kitchen Street and Manchester’s Warehouse Project helped to establish her name on the circuit further, until an unforgettable Boiler Room set at Ava Festival last July caused the whole country to sit up and take notice. With productions that sound more 2049 than 2018, and a depth of taste that far belies her years, the 25-year-old has picked up a number of accolades including DJ Mag’s ‘Best Breakthrough DJ’ award and a worthy mention in The Guardian’s annual ‘Ones to Watch’ roundup. With a set scheduled for Pretty Pretty Good at Hope Works on Feb 24, our Nightlife Editor Leo Burrell caught up with the budding talent to discuss what has been a monumental twelve months.

We’re looking forward to Sheffield return at Pretty Pretty Good! Last time you played was with Jasper James and Julio Bashmore at Level 2 way back in December 2016 – how things have changed since then, eh? You’ve started your label, put out your second release on Scuba’s Hotflush label, won DJMag’s Best Breakthrough DJ… Yes, things have changed massively. I’m really grateful to now be able to do something that I love every weekend as a job, so yeah, 2017 really has been the best year yet for me. And then there was your Boiler Room at AVA festival with THAT sunglasses guy. Did you meet him afterwards? You owe him a pint or two I’d imagine! The video was everywhere. It helps that you’re playing an absolute weapon when he does his thing, and that your set is killer of course… It’s funny because that clip appears somewhere online at least once every day since it happened! I had never met him before Boiler Room, and I didn’t even actually meet him at Boiler Room – aside from him practically being my back-up dancer. I was playing in Belfast, a couple of months after the AVA show, and he came up to the front where we met properly. Apparently he’s a local hero in Belfast and goes by the nickname of ‘The Lizard’. I heard he also runs his own clothing range! Definitely a legend. You’re producing a hell of a lot at the moment too, with a remix of Second Storey out on Houndstooth soon. Do you have any end goals? Are they DJ or production-focused? I would say that my end goals are production-focused. I’m working on two EPs with a wider goal of completing an album by the end of the year. I get to DJ every weekend so I can see different places on a regular basis, which is really great, although I would love to play at Panorama Bar someday – which I guess is every DJ’s dream.

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When planning out our first Exposed nightlife special, we decided that, in keeping with a spirit of orginality and progression highlighted throughout the feature, it would be fitting to have an equally fresh, buzzworthy DJ to adorn the cover. You’ve spoken before about quitting your job to focus on DJing. At what point did that happen? It was in 2015 and around six months before I had my first release on Hotflush, which worked out perfectly. I worked in all sorts of ‘normal’ jobs, from bar work to events stuff, but my last role at a call centre was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Some people are great at that kind of thing and although it was never for me, it did allow me to realise what I wanted to pursue in life and pushed me to take that next step. After quitting I had a new lease of life and spent all of my time working on music, taking the experiences I gained along the way – ones from both harsh environments and joyful times – into the sounds and moods I created in that first EP. I feel that all this experience was definitely necessary in order for me to mature musically. You’re still running your Meine Nacht nights in Liverpool, right? I’m now based back home in Derry, so Jessica, the other co-founder, has taken over the Meine Nacht parties in Liverpool. How did you balance running a clubnight and DJing simultaneously? I found it impossible! Especially when you take into account that most of your nights have been at unused spaces, like old supermarkets and police cells. That sounds pretty stressful… It was challenging to say the least. Most nights just involve planning a date around a bar or club space and booking a fitting DJ to provide the soundtrack. Behind the scenes, a lot of time and effort goes into locating alternative spaces that have never been used before for a dance party. And given that there were only two organisers, myself and Jessica, we were responsible for every aspect of running the events alongside our other commitments. Sometimes on the night I would find myself setting up equipment, working on the door, DJing, taking care of artist liaison duties and then cleaning up afterwards – not to mention all of the organisation and venue/line-up hunting in the run-up to the event. But it was always worth it in the end! Sounds almost illegal too? BYOB as well! We always attained a licence from the council to allow our crowd to bring their own drinks, so this was always legitimate. Although there is definitely a kind of illegal feel to the parties, and sometimes an atmosphere like that of a house party. That’s what we set out to achieve in the very beginning: an atmosphere of liberation and freedom without being confined to spending half of your night queuing at the bar and spending outrageous amounts on drinks. Greed and fixation on money rather than the music will kill club culture, so we wanted to step in and try to make a small change on this.

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You’ll be right at home Hope Works playing in the intimate 100 cap. Little Mesters – AKA the ‘rave cave’. Previous PPG guests in there include Objekt, Shanti Celeste and Joe. You must be looking forward to getting back in a sweatbox like that after your residency at Warehouse Project. I love intimate spaces as they’re way more personal, allowing for a much better connection with the dancers. Although the Warehouse Project is vast – the smallest capacity space is room 2, which fits about 200 people – my residency there was great; having the opportunity to play in three different-sized spaces is the best experience a DJ can get. Each room there has its own unique atmosphere and it is interesting being able to explore how different types of dance music work in various kinds of spaces. You’ve had some pretty huge guests at Meine Nacht including Pearson Sound, Call Super and Mall Grab. Do you tend to play the warm up/closing set or is it more relaxed than that? I have always played warm-up sets at the parties. I really enjoy having that slot and feel that it is overlooked. I feel that the time frame of 11pm until about 1am is an important time during a person’s night out, and as a DJ it means you are responsible for building anticipation and excitement in the room. In my sets I tend to play on subtleties rather than obvious transitions and big drops, so I feel that I am really in my element when playing the warm-up set. There have also been times when I have had an impromptu back-to-back with the headliners at the end of the night, which is always really fun and spontaneous. I played with DJ Seinfeld and Baltra at the end of a party last year and all sorts of tunes were resurrected! DJ Seinfeld’s doing the upcoming third release on your Deep Sea Frequency label. It’s brilliant! Definitely quite different to his other stuff, not ‘lofi house’ as such. You don’t really seem to be part of that scene, but is that something you’ve tried to avoid consciously – both in your own productions and the label? I think that boils down to the fact that I don’t like putting labels on things. Low fidelity music has been around for ages and that’s no big secret. I occasionally use some degree of distortion in my productions and I’m attracted to music that sounds a bit rough around the edges, so I’m quite lucky to not have been pigeonholed into the ‘lo-fi’ category. In my opinion, these fads tend to come and go very quickly. Saying that, the title of your first release ‘UK Lonely’ seems right up that street. What gave it that name? There seems to be a tangible ‘lonely’ vibe around the lo-fi scene, with it being an internet scene and that. Lonely-fi, if you will. The name ‘UK Lonely’ was actually a play on the term/ genre UK Funky, as the percussion on the lead track on the EP draws a little inspiration from that genre. The word ‘lonely’ simply came from the Erykah Badu vocal line in the track, which says ‘I’m all alone’. Makes sense! While we’re digging about for extraneous details in your release, am I right in saying that the artwork on YouTube for your track “Kyoto Dance” is the Great Wave off Kanagawa print. Was this your choice? Myself and the channel creator worked together on the imagery for the YouTube upload. I wanted something oriental for the imagery as I was channeling an Eastern

vibe when creating the track, so we put together some ideas and I chose the Wave off Kanagawa print. For the actual vinyl artwork, I made it myself by manipulating and playing about with Picasso’s ‘Three Dancers’ on Illustrator. As this was the first release on the label, it was a white label with no text and with this image hand stamped onto the inner circle. Only 300 copies were available.

Or:la hits Pretty Pretty Good alongside Roman Flügel and Pangaea at Hope Works on Saturday February 24th. The DJ Seinfeld release on her Deep Sea Frequency label is out soon.

What can we expect from the future Or:la? There’s deep, 4-to-the-floor techno of course, and being quite a ‘dark’ producer, it seems like the obvious direction. But something tells me your love of a breakbeat isn’t gonna go away… Although I have been championing relatively fastersounding dance music of late, more recently I have started to play about with slower tempos and have a release coming out which is 90bpm. I’m not really sure myself what will come after this, but of all of the various genres and avenues in dance music which I enjoy the breakbeat seems to be one which never fails to spark the most passion within me – so I’m sure it will make another appearance soon! Thanks for your time. See you on February 3rd and best of luck in 2018! Thanks for the chat! www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 33

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THURSDAY 1ST Souljam: Return of the Disco // The Harley

With another killer season of parties ahead, we’ve put together listings of all the biggest and best headline appearances in the Steel City that have been announced so far including a few highlights picked by our Nightlife Ed.

FRIDAY 2ND NLR & CD’s Kaleido Disco: Red Greg // Theatre Delicatessen HW x No Bounds: Lee Gamble, Parris // Hope Works Triple Cooked: Deep Fried Disco // Plug Bluewave x TNK: So Solid Crew // The Night Kitchen The Originators Sessions: Winston Hazel // Record Junkee Yellow Arch Venue 3rd Birthday: The Busy Twist // Yellow Arch Studios SATURDAY 3RD PPG: Gerd Janson, Young Marco // Hope Works Cheese on Bread: Barely Legal // The Harley DJ Bus Replacement Service & Gurl Power HMT x Cut Some Capers // TBA Opening Party // Plug TUESDAY 6TH TTC: Bondax // Foundry Saul’s Sessions Let Saul Get Down // The Harley WEDNESDAY 7TH Steel City Sounds: TBA // The Harley THURSDAY 8TH Axone: Brassica // The Harley Bob Marley Birthday Celebration: Laid Blak Yelloh // Arch Studios FRIDAY 9TH HW: Binh, Wenan // Hope Works Planet Zogg + Mango Disco’s Valentine Ball // The Night Kitchen La Rumba: Adesse Versions // The Harley LSS 11th Birthday: Dj Champion // Yellow Arch Studios SATURDAY 10TH Ryad: O’Flynn, Big Miz // The Harley TUESDAY 13TH TTC: DJ Guv // Foundry THURSDAY 15TH Sliced Bread: High Contrast // The Leadmill

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FRIDAY 16TH Muzik: De La Swing // Code Warehouse Influx x Peacy Valentine’s Spesh: Alia Loren // The Harley HW: The Black Madonna, Special Guest, Eris Drew // Hope Works SATURDAY 17TH Fleetwood Mac Special // The Harley ManCave FM Launch // Mulberry Tavern TUESDAY 20TH TTC: George Fitzgerald, HAAi // Foundry Toddla T’s Steezey Wonderland // The Night Kitchen Force Majeure: Emma, Iglew, Korra // BAL Fashions WEDNESDAY 21ST Rave New World Launch: Triple Point // The Harley FRIDAY 23RD Playaz Recordings: TBA // Hope Works Pink Wafer #1: The Evil Usses + More // Record Junkee The Wub Club: Dr Cryptic // The Harley SATURDAY 24TH PPG: Roman Flugel, Pangaea, Or:la // Hope Works Good Life: Crazy P// The Harley TUESDAY 27TH TTC: Crucast // Foundry

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THURSDAY 1ST Collusion: Bontan, Michael Bibi // The Leadmill SoulJam: Soul Power // The Harley FRIDAY 2ND Livity Sound x Timedance: Peverlist, Kowton, Batu, Minor Science // Hope Works Courtyard Dubcafe #83 Jacky Murda b2b A-kid The Harley

SATURDAY 3RD General Levy’s Jungle Club // The Night Kitchen Decibel x Discotech: Seb Zito // The Harley

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FRIDAY 9TH HW x No Bounds: Helena Hauff, Errorsmith and more // Hope Works Viola Beach: Technimatic // The Harley Contort Events: Swingeasy // Yellow Arch Studios SATURDAY 10TH Sinai Sessions x Mungo’s Hifi // Trafalgar Warehouse Saul’s Sessions: Nick the Record // The Harley FRIDAY 16TH NLR & CD: Jayda G b2b Brian Not Brian // Theatre Delicatessen Front and Back: Pearson Sound, Prosumer, LK Viers // Yellow Arch Studios Shakey Wakey Headtop // The Harley SATURDAY 17TH Sweats: Horse Meat Disco, Leroy // The Harley FRIDAY 23RD 17 Steps Tour: Dusky, Paul Woolford, Bwana // Hope Works TTC: David Rodigan 40th Anniversary Tour Randall and Iration Steppas // Foundry Cut Some Capers: Elena Colombi // TBA THURSDAY 29TH Sliced Bread: Joe Goddard (All Night Long) // The Leadmill FRIDAY 30TH Muzik 90s Warehouse Rave: Altern-8, Steve Luigi, Mark Wilson // TBA SATURDAY 31ST PPG x Soundwave Festival: SNO // The Harley

April

SATURDAY 14TH Ultimate Power // Plug FRIDAY 20th PPG’s 3rd Birthday// TBA

May

Sunday 6th Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club // Plug

Toddla T’s Steezey Wonderland // The Night Kitchen // Feb 17 Legendary resident of Sheffield clubbing institution Kabal, Toddla T brings his shindig to The Night Kitchen with a mega mashup of old skool reggae, dancehall, house, garage, grime and bassline! DJ Q, Coco and many more will be tearing up the rave across three rooms. PPG - Roman Flügel // Hope Works // Feb 24 PPG bring our cover star Or:la to the intimate Hope Works’ rave cave, while one of the Hessle Audio trinity Pangaea brings the heat in Room 1 alongside Roman Flügel. Known for his hypnotic and atmospheric sets, expect unforgettable melodies and textures from the German techno linchpin. Muzik - Deborah de Luca // Code // March 2 With 1.2 million followers on Facebook, the Italian DJ is undoubtedly the biggest yet to grace the decks at Code Warehouse. Muzik have upped their game yet again, adding another stratospheric booking who is sure to bring the party. NLR - Jayda G b2b Brian Not Nrian // Theatre Deli // March 16 Nice Like Rice and Cosmic Disco return to the new Theatre Deli for the second time with the funkiest DJ of 2017, Jayda G, playing b2b alongside NorthernIrish selector Brian Not Brian, known for his unique ear for surprise weapons and oddities. Jayda G also had a killer 2017 following a memorable Boiler Room at Dekmantel Festival. TTC - David Rodigan // Foundry // March 23 When a DJ has an MBE you know they’re something special. After 40 years in the game, RamJam is doing a tour to celebrate and will be hitting TTC with a line-up so big they had to move it to a Friday night. Joining Rodigan is breakbeat king Randall and Iration Steppas soundsystem, a truly authentic collective of DJs and dub producers from Leeds. Dusky // Hope Works // March 23 Dusky take centre stage ahead of their 17 Steps tour, which sees them cross the UK with their label’s stars – new and old – one of whom is Hope Works founder Lo Shea. Support comes from the massive Paul Woolford, whose huge 2012 hit ‘Untitled (Call Out Your Name)’ was one of the biggest crossover hits of the decade so far. Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club // Plug // 6 May We couldn’t resist including the iconic BBC Radio 2 and 6music DJ who’s been commanding venues of all sizes all over the UK for decades.This annual event always fills Plug to the rafters and is a guaranteed laugh of a night out.

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We catch up with Hope Works curator/ resident Lo Shea following another huge 12 months at the ever-innovative underground venue.

How do you plan to build on a massive year for Hope Works? I hope I can build on 2017 by keeping things growing. All I can say is I have lots of big things planned and will try my absolute best to deliver for this city; providing great things for people to see and do in an environment that has passion, hope and creativity at its heart.

plan things on a big scale while changing from ‘creative mode’ to ‘organised business mode’ was a big challenge. It was my firm belief in the idea of No Bounds that made it a reality in the end; I have the passion and desire to support experimental music and also create a new, inclusive and diverse platform for creativity here in Sheffield.

The winter listings were released last month. Are there any bookings you are particularly proud of? I’m proud of them all. I think this season in particular shows just how much I’m supporting diversity and inclusive lineups of experimental music, this as well as providing huge shows like the Dusky tour. I’ve also been the first to finally bring The Black Madonna to Sheffield, something a lot of people have been waiting for and another first achieved at Hope Works.

Do you that think No Bounds’ niche is what has driven its success? I’m hoping its focus and vision, as well as its relation to contemporary culture, has had a part in its success. I wanted it to be a very bold first step forward from the start within the programming of it, to make a statement for those with eyes to see and ears to hear. It didn’t follow the typical thought process for a festival in the UK; it was a mixture of my own design. It started small and boutique, but in spirit I still wanted it to be something that can join the global conversation that’s going on. Unsound [Krakow], Sonar [Barcelona], Atonal [Berlin], CTM [Berlin], Rewire [Netherlands], Mutek [Montreal] – these festivals are standard bearers for music and contemporary art. But I also wanted No Bounds to be something that engages with Sheffield itself, by using various spaces around the city. The reviews in the press were unanimously great too, which was such a vote of confidence for the festival. I’m very thankful for everyone who helped me behind the scenes as well.

You were nominated for ‘Small Club of the Year’ by DJ Mag recently alongside institutions like Sub Club (the longest running underground dance club in the world). How does it feel to have come so far in just over five years? It’s such a great accolade to be nominated for, especially being alongside major institutions like Sub Club and Corsica Studios. I feel it’s a great indicator that Hope Works has made an impact nationally - and internationally now - in a relatively short space of time. This is something I’m so happy to see. I was also nominated for Best Resident DJ, which was incredible too. I was alongside people like Terry Francis and DJ Harvey - what a crazy and humbling thing! I think Sheffield is definitely

being again seen as a major city for great northern clubbing experiences, and now, with No Bounds, this offering is expanded into a city where forward-thinking programming has a firm home. To me, it shows something really positive about the people in the city and our creative community.

Speaking of No Bounds, what were the challenges in branching out from club nights and hosting and curating a festival? There’s a whole other level of organisation and workload involved in doing a festival. In concept and action it’s much bigger than a club night, which becomes a minuscule task in comparison. It took me a whole year to plan and deliver it from conception; I can honestly say that doing that alongside the bookings for Hope Works and my own work as an artist was a real challenge, but I did it. Last year is definitely going down as a pivotal one for me as so much new ground was broken. Having to

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It’s been some year for Sheffield-based DJ and producer Yak. His debut EP Mido became something of a seminal release on the tribal techno scene with track ‘Darunia’ reaching the top five of Phonica’s illustrious Singles of the Year list, coming in above the likes of Bicep and FourTet. We caught up with the Pretty Pretty Good resident to see how the city has influenced his music production and what the future might hold. It’s been your biggest year so far, with your breakout Mido EP reaching far and wide into the bags of global superstars like Ben UFO, Peggy Gou and Joy Orbison. How does it feel for the hard work to have paid off? It feels incredible! When I first started producing, my long-term goal was to get a play on Rinse FM, so for my music to be played by so many people I look up to has been amazing and still feels very surreal. I've been sent loads of videos and messages from people telling me they’ve heard someone play it at festivals and clubs all over the world – I still don't know if it’s sunk in yet. Have you found that being involved in Pretty Pretty Good, one of Sheffield’s biggest club nights, has sparked your desire to delve into the world of DJing and underground dance music? Has it put you into contact with any artists or labels which have particularly aided your productions? Definitely! The experience of being part of creating these events and seeing everyone have a good time really inspired me to pursue DJing and production further than previously. Getting to see and play alongside so many amazing DJs has helped my mixing and understanding of how to build sets, plus I've been really lucky to be able to pick up tips from a lot of producers I look up to. I've got so many great memories from PPG events and I'm really excited for the next one I'll be playing at, alongside three of my absolute favourites [Roman Flugel, Pangaea and Or:la] at Hope Works this month! It’s great that you were able to deliver an EP for the city’s Black Beacon Sound imprint – on a seven-inch record, too! How has being involved in the Sheffield scene impacted you musically? Before I came to Sheffield for uni I was listening exclusively to prog metal and really poor EDM. I've gained the majority of my musical education from going to parties in Sheffield over the past few years and it's such a great community to be part of. Being a resident DJ for Pretty Pretty Good has been invaluable in improving my sets and ability to read

a room, but most importantly, it's also allowed me to play the music I like with no restriction. Being able to playing absolutely anything I want, then sit back with a pint and watch some of my favourite DJs up close at PPG events has been a real education and such a good experience. Pretty Pretty Good expanded significantly in 2017, which has seen you play debut gigs in Bristol, Leeds and London. As well as this, Version brought you over to OHM for your Berlin debut! Do you feel as confident when playing outside of Sheffield? Yeah, it's been really cool to play in other cities recently and it’s not something I've taken for granted. Berlin was especially cool! I think I definitely feel more confident playing in Sheffield just because I know what kind of stuff will go down well having played here so often. I think I prefer the experience of playing in another city for the first time, though, because while it's a bit more of a challenge to lock into the vibe, once you do it feels even more rewarding. Berlin was a really good example of this; I started off with some percussive carnival-style drum tracks, which usually go off really well in the UK, but the crowd weren't feeling it so I ended up going a lot deeper instead – and it worked! What does the future have in store for Yak? I've got a couple of single tracks coming out on vinyl compilation EPs at the start of the year, and I'm currently in talks about a couple of other EPs that I'm really excited about, but I can't say much more than that right now – sorry! There's definitely a lot more music to come; I'm sat on about 50 finished but unreleased tunes at the moment. Finally, did you know Yaks live at one of the highest altitudes of any domesticated animal in the world? I didn’t! I don’t actually know very much about the yak at all. I’ll definitely start putting some time aside to brush upon my trivia.

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While the big-hitters and large capacity venues often take the plaudits, a thriving nightlife scene relies just as much on the hard-working underground venues grafting away at bringing a diverse array of clubbing experiences to smaller, innovative spaces. Based in and around the city centre, here are some spots we’d recommend hitting up for a night out.

Plot 22

This new venue opened last May on Exchange Street and hosts underground club nights, often free entry and/or BYOB. It’s also a creative space that welcomes anybody to use the space for film showings, private parties, gigs, solo artists and even art exhibitions. Tucked away in the Castlegate area of Sheffield, Plot 22 is a haven for young people to escape and do something creative, and definitely worth your time to visit. facebook.com/plot22sheffield

DINA

This Cambridge street gem is a hub of creativity, with writers, visual artists, film and theatre makers all coming together to collaborate and meet across their huge range of events. It’s an independent notfor-profit cultural enterprise, with a penchant for fun events - previous guests include Reedale Rise and Afriquoi, who’s DJ set followed a veggie/vegan dinner in their diner, which is open 10am – 4pm Tuesday - Saturday. dinavenue.com

BAL Fashions Speakeasy

Delicious Clam

Another recent addition to Exchange Street is BAL Fashions, an art, music and food venue. With an upstairs function room and a bar downstairs, this hidden gem hosts gin masterclasses, cabaret events and clubnights with Nice Like Rice. With a full-time bar license in the works, this joint is on it’s way to becoming the coolest near the city centre. Check out our interview with the founders on our website! facebook.com/balfashions

The Audacious Art Experiment

An independent record label and recording studio on Exchange Street, this former wig shop functions as a venue for low-key gigs and clubnights, usually run by the Clam themselves. With proceeds often going to charity, a stripped-back BYOB vibe and a strict ‘don’t be a dick’ rule, you’ll find it hard to not have a good time here. Keep an eye out for upcoming Clam events and releases over on their Facebook page. facebook.com/deliciousclamrecords

Record Junkee

Tucked away by Bramall Lane stadium is TAAE, a venue and record label whose belief is ‘if you’re not challenging anything you’re not living, you will never progress’. It’s a place which fosters creative freedom and has a great community vibe around it. Putting on a gig pretty much every other week, this is a place to really connect with the music, chill out and hear some leftfield DJs. theaudaciousartexperiment.com

With the popularity and demand for vinyl records rocketing in the past few years, Record Junkee’s move to Earl Street couldn’t have come at a better time. There’s tons more space compared to its prior premises, even enough to host a cheeky club night or two. Previous guests include Inland Knights and DJ Boring. Check out their upcoming events online, but don’t forget to pop in next time your record collection needs updating too. recordjunkee.co.uk

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After a postively mammoth 2017, Code Warehouse’s resident house and techno clubnight is really hitting its stride. Having already hosted Patrick Topping and Solardo so far this year, we decided to catch up with one half of the team behind the Muzik, Lee Freeman, to see what’s coming next… Muzik Events managed to bring some huge names to the deck last year. Do you have any personal highlights? It’s hard to say as we had so many great shows in 2017. Seth Troxler was up there, the fact we managed to bring him to such an intimate venue was a highlight. Also, our venture into the darker techno side of things with Alan Fitzpatrick, Enrico Sangiuliano, Reset Robot and Boxia proved a huge success. Then there was Twisted Wonderland … Arrrghhh! It’s so hard to pick! Can we expect a second Twisted Wonderland Festival? You should expect the unexpected from us as always. Lips are sealed for now on the festival but you can guarantee a huge afterparty at Code Warehouse. And it’s clearly a case of no rest for the wicked following the announcement of Deborah de Luca for early March and Green Velvet in May. What can we expect from those nights? Deborah will surprise a lot of people; there is an exceptionally unfair stigma around her online from some very uneducated individuals that seem to think she is only where she is because of her looks. She loves music and is a very talented producer and artist. GV will probably be sold out by the time people are reading this – it will be one of the shows of the year for sure. On a wider note, what are your thoughts on the current nightlife scene in Sheffield?

The nightlife scene in Sheffield continues to grow each season; it’s great for the city and definitely plays a part in attracting new students each year and it basically has something for everyone now. We pretty much only concentrate on what we are doing, but hats off to all the other promoters for doing their bit too. Do you think there’s the potential for the city to become a UK clubbing destination again, like it was in the days of Gatecrasher? It’s already starting to happen! All you have to do is look at sites like Skiddle where Sheffield events are becoming more prominent alongside the likes of Manchester and Leeds. Our events are selling out each time and the following is growing, we have people coming from all over

the UK, so it certainly feels like the city as a whole is on the up. What do you see as Muzik’s role within the city’s nightlife community? That’s a tough question. We just want to make people happy and give them memorable experiences by bringing who they want to see to the city; it’s all about the music and all about the people. All labels are left behind. Your personal musical journey, the L&F Projekt, has been going from strength to strength recently. Any news or upcoming releases you can tease us with? Yes, our first release ‘Keep Dancin’’ reached 24 in the Beatport tech-house chart – which was great. We have another EP out soon on Phonetic, another EP signed to a huge international label and loads more releases in the pipeline. We are getting a great response when we play and so many messages the day after from clubbers, which are such a buzz to receive. We just want to make people dance, have fun and get to know our fans. As well as Muzik, we have guest dates at Mission in Leeds, Snowbombing in Austria, Forbidden Forest Festival at Castle Donnington and Hideout in Croatia. It’s going to be another busy one! Muzik and L&F Projekt hit Code Warehouse next on February 16 with Spanish deep-house wizard De La Swing, before Deborah de Luca and Green Velvet visit later in the year. Tickets are available from Skiddle now. www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 43

all shows open to the public (14+ unless stated otherwise) Tickets available from foundrysu.com Box office: 0114 222 8777 Thursday 8th February

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They’ve been bringing the finest in cutting-edge dance music to Sheffield for almost two decades now, but don’t for a moment think that The Tuesday Club will be slowing down in their old age. Project Manager Ashley White told Exposed about how they’re planning on celebrating hitting the big 2-0 in style.

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We’ve just seen another big year for TTC. Which event stands out for you personally? We had some brilliant TTC events in 2017, so it’s hard to say which the best one was! In my opinion, Daphni was probably my favourite. The variety of music he played and the vibe was just incredible, plus Dan is such a nice guy to work with. Horse Meat Disco and The Heatwave are also pretty high up the list. With both of those shows, the energy of the crowd is what sets them apart from the rest. My Nu Leng killed it last month. Who else should we be looking forward to this semester? My Nu Leng always kill it, which is why we get them back every year! For fans of My Nu Leng, we have a huge Crucast show on 27 February with Skepsis, Darkzy, Notion, Mr.Virgo, Bru-C and more – that will be mental! We also have the king of jump-up DnB, DJ Guv, playing a special valentines-themed night

which will be a lot of fun. We’re also really proud to be hosting the Sheffield date of David Rodigan’s ‘40th Anniversary’ tour in March – he’s a true living legend! There are a couple of huge bookings we’re sitting on right now which, unfortunately, I can’t give away to you... yet. TTC will be celebrating its 20th birthday this year, the old bugger. I imagine we’ll be partying accordingly? Plans are already in the pipeline to make this 20th Birthday season our biggest yet, with two massive birthday events currently planned featuring some of our favourite guests from the past 20 years. Two decades is a huge milestone, so we’re pulling out all the stops to make sure it’s the most interesting and diverse line-up possible. TTC has hosted DJs from every corner of dance music over the last few years. If you could bring one act back who would it be?

One of the most legendary bookings has to be when Flying Lotus played Room 2 many moons ago. This was before my time in Sheffield, so I would love to see him make a return to TTC! From more recent years it would have to be Kaytranada. He doesn’t play in the UK very often and hopefully next time he is over here we can get him back. Bonobo is another obvious choice. He’s played TTC several times over the years and it’s incredible to see how far he’s gone since those early days. I think the guy who does the bookings is probably sick of me asking but who knows? Stranger things have happened! What is it that keeps people coming back to Tuesday Club

The fact that it is in the basement of a Students’ Union puts some people off who have never been, but it really does have to be seen and heard to be believed.

every week? I think the diversity of the line-ups is what makes people want to come back. If we were to book just DnB or garage every week I think people would quickly get bored. The lighting and the visuals also help, as our student volunteer tech crew (TSC) put so much effort into making the night look amazing. The lighting rig will always be completely different from one week to the next, with a setup that complements the style of music. On top of all that, our brilliant resident DJ, Andy H, is what joins the dots between every night –

no matter what line-up you put him on, he always kills it! What do you think are the main benefits and pitfalls of putting on a big night week in, week out? The main benefits are that you are able to book a diverse series of events, as I mentioned before, and we don’t have to stick to any particular genre of music from week to week. However, it also makes it very difficult to book line-ups without some repetition. That being said, it’s really enjoyable to see an artist who you book year on year going from strength to strength. Some of the people who we have booked the most over the years since being relative unknowns are now some of the biggest artists in the game – Toddla T, Skream, Chase & Status, to name a few. It also helps that pound for pound Foundry and Fusion is one of the best venues in Sheffield. Obviously, I’m biased here – but I have to agree! Artists always comment on the low ceilings as one of the main reasons that gives the venue such a good vibe; the other being the incredible crowds. The fact that it is in the basement of a Students’ Union puts some people off who have never been, but it really does have to be seen, heard and experience to be believed. tuesday-club.co.uk

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Theatre Deli arrived at the abandoned Woolies unit on The Moor back in 2014, and within a short space of time turned a dilapidated building into one of the city’s most exciting artistic spaces. Local partystarters Nice Like Rice began holding regular club nights at the venue, showcasing both upcoming and established DJ talent alongside stunning décor including a walkin kaleidoscope and a gigantic mirror ball.

After the venue was forced to make move to make way for a high street chain, Theatre Deli moved just a few minutes away to new premises on Eyre Street. With a bustling theatre programme and a range of events already announced – including the first latenight NLR party on Feb 2 – we caught up with venue manage Sebastian Chew to find out what else to expect.

Theatre Deli on The Moor was a huge success for the city’s creative scene. Are you hoping to replicate what you did there? Or is there a new direction you’ll be heading in? We’re really hoping to build on what we created at The Moor. When we first moved into the old Woolworths building, we had no idea of the response we’d get and were surprised at how quickly we were accepted into the cultural ecology of the city; after just two short years we turned an old shop into one of the city’s most exciting arts spaces. We’re now taking everything we learnt with us into our new space on Eyre Street. We will continue to develop Sheffield-based theatre through bringing exciting work to the city and opening up our late-night cabaret bar later on this year. We really want Theatre Deli Sheffield to be the hub of new contemporary performance. It appears the Theatre Deli calendar has been very full since you opened up in October, hosting big productions like Neverland and The Sex Workers’ Opera. How did those go down? This season has been crazy! Since we opened in October we’ve hosted 50 individual performances and had more sellouts than ever before. We’ve worked with theatre legends like Forced Entertainment and Third Angel, plus we had our first ever co-production with The Guild of Misrule in Neverland. Working on Neverland in particular was an incredible experience. The scale of the show surpassed anything I’ve worked on before and converting our whole theatre into an immersive Neverland was bonkers. We had games of cricket in Kensington Gardens, a secret absinthe bar, food fights and Peter actually flew. I’m really excited to see how it’s run at London’s Vault Festival.

Whilst you guys obviously put on a large amount of early evening events such as theatre performances and open mic-nights, how do you view your contribution to the city’s late-night scene? We were so lucky in the Old Woolies to have these huge warehouse spaces that lent themselves so perfectly to Sheffield’s nightlife scene. We were also lucky to be approached by the guys behind Nice Like Rice, whose vision of how to use all our dead space fits so well with our own creative aims. A night at Theatre Deli is more than just the headline acts; it’s an immersive experience, and we’re really looking forward to transferring this into our mammoth new space. And Nice Like Rice will be returning with their Kaleidoscope Disco with Red Greg and Jon Ruse this month. Stoked? The guys at Nice Like Rice really understand what we’re trying to accomplish in Sheffield; their events aren’t just club nights, they’re immersive experiences investing in local artists and showcasing international acts. It’s incredible the amount of work they put into each individual event, be it their Deep Sea Disco at the Harley or the Kaleidoscope Disco at Theatre Deli. A Nice Like Rice night isn’t like anything else going on in Sheffield right now. Apart from NLR, is there anybody else you’re looking to host any late-night events with? There have been some chats with local DJs and promoters but nothing concrete yet. We are, of course, still a theatre so late-night events always need some theatrical flair to get our attention! If anyone has any mad ideas, though, they should definitely get in touch. theatredelicatessen.co.uk

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Finally, if you could get one act to perform at Theatre Deli who would it be? I have no idea but the theatre programme by our producer, Sarah Sharp, is forever managing to amaze and surprise me. The calibre of work performed throughout our last season was phenomenal and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us in 2018! As for our late-night events, I’ve been hinting at the NLR guys that I want Charlotte Church booked to DJ their next event – but I don’t think they’re taking me seriously enough!

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Last year the Sheffield nightlife scene was dealt a huge blow as The Night Kitchen, a much-loved underground clubbing institution, announced its closure due to a pre-existing landlord agreement that it would one day make way for redevelopment purposes. Following an emotional closing party in June with Off Me Nut Records, the speakers fell silent and plans were later announced for a new project, Outside Over There, at the Creative Arts Development’s (CADS) Eagle Works venue in Attercliffe. The venue opened following much hype with a ‘TNK Rebirth’ party featuring Phatworld, DR Cryptic and Thorpey. Things finally seemed to be back on track and ravers around the city breathed a sigh of relief. However, following the difficult task of moving, refurbishing the new warehouse space and organising a number of opening events, Sheffield City Council raised a number of concerns and the TNK/CADS had to work with both them and the local licensing committee to continue. In the meanwhile, a fresh run of events were announced back at the original site – leading to plenty of elation but also a touch of confusion as to what the future held for both venues.

We contacted Liam O’Reilly, Creative Director at TNK, to clear things up a bit. Here’s what he had to say on the matter… “As many of you will be aware, The Night Kitchen was due to close in June of 2017 as our landlords needed the building back to begin their development of the space. Alongside CADS, we planned to move out of the building and on to pastures new following a long, pleasant and fruitful relationship with our landlords who had let the space to us on a “meanwhile use” basis, which meant that we received a subsidised rental cost to utilise the building prior to development. We always knew that we would have to move out to allow for the development, and whilst we knew it was coming it wasn’t any less sad; this building had been a huge part of our lives for the past five-plus years and it was a huge loss to leave behind. We fully believed we had to move out and had no idea we would be back – I even had the TNK logo tattooed in honour of it! So, following on from our emotional exit from The Night Kitchen, we began our Outside Over There project at the new CADS Eagle Works site in Attercliffe. We spent the summer months significantly renovating the club space, transporting some of TNK’s best sculptures to re-arrange in memory of the old space and were all set to launch at the end of September, when, despite initial approvals, we ran into some concerns from the council in regards to safety and its impact on local neighbours. After attending licensing committee meetings and working productively alongside the council, we successfully won the hearing and had permission to continue with certain stipulations. It was, however, our decision after working so well alongside the council at TNK and now OOT that we take some time to fully address these concerns and hence couldn’t continue with the OOT space for the time being. Now, the reason we were able to make this compromise in regards to the OOT space is because we were very kindly offered the continued usage of the TNK space by our old landlords, whose development timeframe had shifted due to other commitments. This was such a gracious offer and we couldn’t turn them down; TNK holds a special place in all of our hearts and we wanted to keep the dream alive a little longer. We are not sure how much longer we will be in the TNK space but plan on making the most of it while we can!” The Exposed verdict on all of this? It seems like the best of both worlds: nightlife lovers can continue to party at the legendary TNK venue for a limited time, while the work continues at Outside Over There to ensure its legacy is honoured with the best clubbing experience possible. It’s a win-win in our books! www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 51

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Meet the Regulars Your downright dirty but ultimately necessary guide to Sheff’s weekly parties Mondays Sunken @ Tank If you fancy yourself as a bit of a househead, then Sunken Mondays at Tank is the place for you. Residents James Barra and Tom Elsworth will take you on a journey, showcasing some of the UK’s finest house and bassline cuts. You’ll struggle to find anywhere that sells cheaper drinks and, to be honest, you’ll struggle to find anywhere else that’s open late on a Monday. Tuesday Chaos @ Code Want to save a bit of dosh? Look no further than Chaos Tuesdays. With £1.50 drinks all night, you might even get change out of a tenner. Expect fire-breathers, magicians and live angle grinding – yes, angle grinding. The Tuesday Club @ Foundry Tucked away beneath Sheffield Students’ Union is the legendary Tuesday Club. Previous guests include the likes of Jamie XX, Skream and Annie Mac and 2018’s list of line-ups doesn’t disappoint. If you’ve got a favourite DJ and they’re actually any good, there’s a high chance you’ll be able to catch them here. Spanked @ Plug It’s hard to guarantee exactly what you’ll see when you go to Spanked on a Tuesday but appearances from icons such as the Chuckle Brothers and The Cheeky Girls have happened before. Drinks cost peanuts an’all. Wednesday Skool Disco @ Corporation If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to go out clubbing in your school uniform whilst screaming every lyric to ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’, get thee to Corp on a Wednesday. With a selection of rooms that play literally every song you’ve ever heard – owt from ‘Mambo No.5’ to ‘House Every Weekend’ – there’s something for everyone. Also, if you also haven’t heard of the Rainbow Challenge yet, you’re not doing Sheffield right – or reyt, as it were. Roar @ Foundry Fancy yourself as a bit of a sports fanatic? If so, you’ll find yourself regularly attending Sheffield Students’ Union, donned in togas and exotic beachwear. Expect mainstream bangers.

Thursdays Jump Around @ Code Cheap drinks are the main attraction. You’ll also be showered with an assortment of glowsticks, inflatable bananas and, apparently, free hugs. If the selection of the hottest mainstream chart music isn’t quite cutting it for you, break up your night by taking advantage of the free face-painting on offer. Live a little. Loose Thursdays @ Plug On a similar level to Chaos Tuesdays, here you’ll get CO2, confetti canons and dancers; the whole shebang. Watch out for the themed nights and be prepared to pull out your best Jon Snow outfit when the time calls. Friday GAGA @ Leadmill The only place in Sheff where you might go from moonwalking to Milburn in the blink of an eye. Motown, indie anthems and party floorfillers are the order of the night. Enjoy. Propaganda @ Plug If you can’t get enough of all things indie, look no further. Propaganda put on some of the most popular club nights in the UK and their Sheffield leg is no exception. Big name DJ sets can often spring some surprises. Saturday SONIC! & The Beat Club @ The Leadmill Another true dose of undiluted indie; think Arctic Monkeys, The Stone Roses, Oasis and more Arctic Monkeys. It’s more of a massive four-hour sing-along than an actual club night, which is entirely sound with us. Pop Tarts @ Foundry A guaranteed sell-out. It’s a world controlled by cheesy pop hits and you’ll spend all night catching up with some old school tunes that you thought you’d forgotten. As advertised, it’s just non-stopretro-pop.

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Nice Like Rice x Cosmic Disco: Kaleido Disco: Red Greg + Jon Rust Theatre Delicatessen // Friday 2nd February // £16 NLR and CD are teaming up to bring the first late-night party in the new Theatre Deli space. A giant walkthrough kaleidoscope provides the eye-candy, while DJ Red Greg will headline alongside the usual residents to deliver a classic disco mix. theatredelicatessen.co.uk Bluewave x 90’s: So Solid Crew, The Leng The Night Kitchen // Friday 2nd February // £15 Finished your coursework with 21 seconds to go? Then you’ll be ripe and ready for a good ol’ nostalgia session down at the original Night Kitchen with the deepest crew in garage. There’ll be live dancers, a vintage 90s art piece and even a throwback Woolworths Pic ’n’ Mix stand! facebook.com/TheNightKitchen Pretty Pretty Good: Gerd Janson, Young Marco, Debonair Hope Works // Saturday 3rd February // £15 PPG bring the heat once again with a killer line-up featuring the nicest man in dance music, Gerd Janson. His Running Back label has just celebrated 15 years at the top of the game, having put out releases by Todd Terje, Theo Parrish, and Henrik Schwarz. What’s more, the closing set comes from the tastemaker all the kids are talking about, Young Marco. NTS Radio’s Debonair heads up the rave cave. hope-works.co.uk Muzik: De La Swing, Kinnerman, L&F Projekt Code Warehouse // Friday 16th February // £13.20 Code’s house specialists Muzik bring another weighty headliner to town in the form of Spaniard De La Swing. Releases on Elrow and Drakos Recordings have made him one of the biggest names in Europe when it comes to Ibizan hands-in-the-air tech-house. codesheffield.com HW: The Black Madonna, nd_ Baumecker and more Hope Works // Friday 16th February // £20 Undoubtedly the biggest zero to hero story of last year, TBM has gone from a little-known Chicago producer to one of the biggest names in dance music in just over a year. Expect fireworks from the veteran DJ who is still relishing in her new-found success. Support comes from Panorama Bar resident nd_Baumecker, Ciel and Eris Drew. hope-works.co.uk The Tuesday Club: George Fitzgerald, HAAi Foundry // Tuesday 20th February // £11 TTC continue their 20th year in business with another huge yet credible booking in the form of UK house heavyweight George Fitzgerald, an artist who’s been in the game for over ten years with his label Man Make Music. Support comes from recentExposed interviewee HAAi. tuesday-club.co.uk

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Ripe for Change

Wax On! Boiler Room have announced two consecutive nights on Sunday 4th and Monday 5th February, with Warp Records and CPU hosting Nightmares on Wax, Winston Hazel and more. The two parties are a celebration of the Steel City’s heritage, titled ‘Sheffield: Shaped the Future 88-18’. At a venue to be announced, this follows last year’s Sheffield Boiler Room debut with DJ Q, Flava D and Royal T at the Night Kitchen. The event on Monday 5th will be an “off-camera” event, with just CPU records signees playing. Nightmares on Wax will be headlining the Sunday night with a one-time-only “Shaped the Future” set to mark three decades in the game. His new album Shape the Future is out

26th Jan, on Warp Records no less. Support comes from Winston Hazel, who we recently interviewed on his strong connection with Sheffield. The Forgemasters’ legend is famed for being one of the first DJs to play house music in the city, his importance in the ‘bleeptechno’ scene and running the Kabal parties alongside Toddla T. Two acts from CPU Records will also be playing, Neil Landstrumm and french electro act Trypheme. The label has been celebrated much of late, being selected as one of Resident Advisor’s label of the month in June last year. For more information and to apply for free tickets head to boilerroom.tv

Fruit N Juice - known in Sheffield for their empowering club nights featuring all-female lineups - have announced another workshop aimed at encouraging women and nonbinary people to get involved in DJing. After a successful first event at Foundry & Fusion, they are now moving to multi-purpose creative space Plot 22 on Exchange Street. Taking place on 12 Feb, the event is open to all levels of experience and will include a free meal courtesy of the hosts. “We are dedicated to fostering an informal atmosphere at the workshops as we think this is important to encouraging confidence in those attending. Our teachers are Sheffield DJ favourites Tino, Charla Green and Clouwds passing on their immense talents to the lucky attendees. Also, as all of our teachers are women, mansplaining can be avoided!” the FNJ team told us. The workshops are capped at 15 to ensure one-on-one tutoring is available for all, so reserve your place as soon as possible. However, we’ve been assured that if the event proves popular then it would make a return. Check the Fruit N Juice page to stay updated with all future workshops and events. facebook.com/fruitnjuicesheff

New to the Scene Promising the ‘quintessence of luxury with the most playful atmosphere’, late-night champagne and cocktail bar Cocoon will be launching on February 2. The venue, which will host two dancefloors and open from 7.30pm Thurs-Sat, will be based the ground floor unit of the Q Park on Rockingham Street – about 100 yards down from West Street Live. The venue aim to bring a unique bar and clubbing experience to city, with privately serviced tables and VIP/group bookings also on offer. Email josh@looseattitude.co.uk to book your seats! facebook.com/CocoonSheffield www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 55

Tell us a bit about your role here at Yellow Arch? I’m the promotions and marketing manager, so I deal with bookings and promotion of Yellow Arch gigs and external promoter events. I also create the posters, flyers and manage our social media – as well as managing the events on the night alongside our Production Manager, Theo. How long have you been here? Around 18 months in total. I was previously working a very normal 9-5 in digital marketing, while promoting gigs in my spare time. The opportunity came up at Yellow Arch and I gradually worked my way into a full-time position. I’ve promoted gigs since I was 17, and over the years have done a number of different nights at venues like The Night Kitchen, Fez, The Rocking Chair and The Riverside – but Yellow Arch is the first venue I’ve been employed by.

Famed recording studio, gig venue and home to some of the biggest alternative club nights in Sheff, Yellow Arch Studios has become one of the city’s most versatile event spots – and 2018 is shaping up to be another big one at the historic Burton Road site. Greg Brown spoke to the man behind the bookings, Spencer Edwins, to reflect on a big couple of years and how the team are planning to build on recent success.

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So what are your plans for Yellow Arch as a venue and brand? Less plans, more big ambitions! There’s so much potential for bringing more good music to Sheffield – our rave scene is amazing but for live music we’re still often outweighed by our neighbours in Manchester and Leeds. The overarching plan is to bring more high quality, left-of-field live music into our city; keeping our line ups exciting while introducing newer talent to the masses. We all share the dream of where Yellow Arch will be, but it’s time-dependent – we have less of a timescale on it, more just “in the future”. Everyone who works here is very passionate and the venue will always be a work in progress.

With the new venues that have opened in Sheffield this year, have you felt increased pressure to compete with your nights at all? Not really, it’s cool to see people doing new things – Yellow Arch has always been in it for the love of the music and the scene. Having new venues also keeps us from becoming complacent and getting lazy with our events, plus it helps to develop the Sheffield music scene. The more the merrier, we say! We’ve heard rumours of a party in February to celebrate three years of being a venue? Anything you can reveal about that? Yes, the rumours are true. It’s not like we need an excuse to party, but if we can find one, we will use it! That will be happening on Friday February 2nd and it’s going to be another big one – we had our second birthday last February with New York Brass Band and that was good fun. We’re very blessed to have The Busy Twist coming up from London to headline, alongside some of Sheffield’s finest globally-influenced bands and DJs. Don’t miss that one! Speaking personally, but also from a lot of other feedback, we love that Yellow Arch offers so many different events like beer festivals and art exhibitions. Is that something you’ll doing more of? Yeah, definitely. The space is so versatile; we love having that diversity and appreciating all the things people are doing in Sheffield. Obviously, music underlies everything but we love celebrating anything and everything creative. Keep your eyes peeled for comedy and variety shows coming later this year, as well as more beer festivals and exhibitions!

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I think it definitely separates Yellow Arch from other venues, the fact that you have such a diverse crowd and people from all different walks of life. Absolutely. It’s pretty mind-blowing actually, as no two events are the same but we always draw a lovely crowd and very rarely have any trouble. If you’re here to have a good time, you’ll be welcomed. We purposefully aim to attract different communities and scenes, which ultimately creates the wonderfully diverse crowds you’re used to seeing here. You’ve got to have some favourite moments so far whilst working here? Wow… where to begin! I’ll narrow it down to three. Definitely the 20th Birthday in October – I still can’t believe Macka B performed here! I have a feeling some people saw it as a bit of a joke booking with the cucumber song being big at the time, but being backstage and watching people’s reactions to how good he is live is something that will stay with me for a long time. Secondly, hosting a Boiler Room session with Omar Souleyman and seeing him perform in a room filled with smoke and about four other people was very surreal to say the least. Finally, our venue 2nd birthday in February. At the end of their set, NY Brass Band came through the crowd and started playing in the courtyard, so I ran to get the samba band who had performed earlier, shoved them all into the courtyard and they started having this mad jazzy-samba-brassy-drumming face-off – and everyone just lost their shit at how good it was! Any dream bookings? Not sure where to begin to be honest. There’s a band from the Sahara Desert called Tinariwen who are the epitome of Yellow Arch (check them out), so they’re definitely a dream booking! My personal hero, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, is high up on the list, along with many legendary Reggae artists who are getting on now. I’ve got one dream booking that might become a reality – but I can’t confirm just yet. I’d also say Mr Scruff, as he’s massively influenced me as a DJ and I feel the eclecticism in his DJ sets would match our vibe very well! On a side note, I hope to put together a Yellow Arch weekender in the future – full weekend festival vibes! Can’t wait! Neither can I! 2018 is already looking huge for us and we’re very excited about the acts we’ve got coming up in spring. We’re working with some of the city’s best promoters and taking the ‘Yellow Arch Presents’ to the next level. Keep your eye out for The Hempolics, The Turbans, The Resonators, The Baghdaddies, Afrocluster and a few legendary reggae acts coming up very soon. Hopefully see you in the dance very soon! yellowarch.com www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 57

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Best of the fest

With booking season reaching fever pitch, we’ve rounded up some of the lesser-known dance festivals to give youse lot a few more options!

Houghton Festival // 9-12 August Now in its second year, the well-received Houghton art and music festival in Norfolk made headlines across the dance community with its uber-credible line up of disco, house, techno, D‘n’B and dubstep. The 24-hour music license is rumoured to have been revoked this year, but we’re sure curator and legendary Fabric resident Craig Richards will somehow fit in another 12-hour b2b with Ricardo Villalobos. houghtonfestival.co.uk / TBA

Virgo // 25-28 May This intimate shindig takes place at Dunsford, Exeter, in the grounds of an 800-year-old mansion by a magical lake (night and day), cobblestone courtyard and countryside. Now in its fourth year, organisers have told us: ‘Expect the SAME, but BETTER, and MORE OF IT’. Caps lock aside, past years have seen Hunee, Tama Sumo and Dan Shake grace the decks, earning the ethereal festival an excellent reputation – not least for its easygoing, stress-free vibe. virgofestival.eventcube.io / £75-£105

Art’s House: A Lovely London Festival // 11 August Everyone loves one-day city festivals, if they’re done right. The mysterious underground icon of UK dance music, Artwork, has announced plans to hold his own little knee-jerker at London’s Three Mills Island this August. The space was used for Percolate’s first ever Open Air party last summer, which was met with rave reviews, this is an absolute bargain of a day out in the sun withthe finest tunes London has to offer. artshousefestival.co.uk / £20

Field Maneuvres // 31 August-2 September Finish your summer with a blast at this old-school-rave-up-in-a-field, a term often thrown about but rarely followed through on as convincingly. Held over three nights with just 700 people, the event isn’t too big, and the location is only released at the last minute. It’s just one hour from London, and ther’s plenty of parking and camping space. With killer past headliners like Midland and Ben UFO, you’re in for a ride and a half. fieldmaneuvers.com / £109 (+£10.90

Lost Village // 23-27 August If you’re looking for a fully immersive experience where you really step into a completely different world, then look no further. With installations aplenty and decor everywhere you look, Lost Village is now in its fifth year – and with good reason. Last year’s headliners, Moderat and De La Soul, laid siege to the main stage, with the likes of Nina Kraviz, Bicep and Move D just some of other big DJs on the eclectic roster. Expect the weird and wonderful at one of the most visionary festivals around. lostvillagefestival.com £150 (+ £10.50 booking fee) 58 | www.exposedmagazine.co.uk

Dekmantel Selectors, Tisno, Croatia // 23-27 August Amsterdam’s Dekmantel Festival has built one hell of a reputation in five years. We reckon it won’t be long before they stop the hype train in its tracks and finish the festival altogether to avoid it going stale. Still, a better option already exists, in the form of their low-key sister festival, now in its third year. With a lot less techno and way more disco, this Croatian beach affair is only 1,000 capacity and has four stages and boat parties full of great DJs you may not have heard of, but will certainly be good value. dekmantelselectors.com / €130 Oasis, Marrakech, Morroco 14-16th September This event hosts an extensive selection of the best house and techno artists (last year it featured Jackmaster, Jeremy Underground and Marcel Dettman), as well as ‘culture’ and ‘relaxation’ (featuring exclusive foot massages and shisha tents). The whole shindig takes place at a former palacecum-private resort with a hotel and spa. Reyt fanceh. www.theoasisfest.com / €160 Into The Valley, Estonia // TBA Set inside a disused limestone quarry, Into The Valley provides a spectacular backdrop for what is one of Europe’s most unique festivals. Stunning visuals combined with some of the underground scene’s hottest exports make for a particularly impressive experience. 2017’s event experienced a few teething issues and it’s still uncertain whether the festival will reemerge in 2018; however, people will be flocking over if the party does indeed continue. facebook.com/intothevalleyfestival / TBA Meadows In The Mountains, Bulgaria – 7th-9th June Talk of a weekend set on a Bulgarian mountainside may initially raise a few eyebrows, but closer inspection reveals a real gem on the festival map. The journey length from the airport to the site weeds out any tag-alongs – you can expect a crowd of seasoned partiers. It showcases a line-up that appears almost alien to most, but offers a surefire way to discovering some of the freshest new talent. meadowsinthemountains.com / £130 Love International Tisno, Croatia The ideal festival isn’t complete without guaranteed sun and a sandy beach, and Love International delivers in both. But there’s more to draw you in than just the nice weather, as you’ll be hard pushed to find a better line-up anywhere else this summer with world-renowned selectors such as Ben UFO, Floating Points and Craig Richards all set to perform.

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Forged in Steel “Something I don’t like about modern fashion is how it becomes disposable over time,” Alex Mir. Richard tells Exposed. “On an ethical level that doesn’t work for me; denim in particular is a product that should be loved and looked after.” Motivated by a passion for all things denim and an appreciation for quality craftsmanship, Alex joined forces with old friend Richard Mappin – another avid collector – to create Forge Denim, a Sheffield clothing brand which promises menswear that is made to last. Alex and Richard’s journey began following hours of conversation about how high-end jeans could be perfected, eventually leading to a partnership based on three key principles: They would incorporate the craftsmanship that is part of the denim heritage, but take a modern approach to design and fit. To make the best jeans possible, not the best jeans for a set price. All clothing would be manufactured in the UK using companies that selected for the quality of their work, and the care that they showed towards their staff and the environment. Forge Denim started out towards the end of 2016, sourcing

the highest standards of denim and manufacturers which reflected their own ethical beliefs. Once they’d created a product to be proud of, they made the decision to branch out into a full range of high-quality garments containing jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts and t-shirts. However, despite this broadening of horizons, the emphasis on providing the utmost in terms of value remains the same. “It’s all about the being the best of the best. So even though these factories have their own quality control, we ensure to double-check all the garments ourselves, and if we’re not happy with it we won’t sell it. We want products that we are proud to sell and denim that looks better the longer you wear it.” To provide that quintessential local touch, the branded stainless steel buttons on their jeans are made by a Sheffield company based on the same street where Alex was born. That sense of identity is very much evident in the pair’s philosophy: two plain-speaking, straightforward lads from Sheffield who value well-made products and treating people fairly above all else. The online collection is available to view now at forgedenim.co.uk, but be sure to pick up the next issue of Exposed – our fashion special – to find out more about this exciting new brand!

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COCOA WONDERLAND CAKE Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients For the cake: 340g plain flour 1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp fine sea salt 320ml Thornbridge Cocoa Wonderland 215g unsalted butter, diced and at room temperature 100g cocoa powder 280g golden caster sugar 250g light brown muscovado sugar 215g soured cream 2 eggs and 2 egg yolks 2 tsp vanilla paste/essence 2 tsp coffee essence For the beer syrup: 80ml Thornbridge Cocoa Wonderland 80g caster sugar For the beer essence: 100ml Thornbridge Cocoa Wonderland For the buttercream: 100g dark chocolate 200g egg whites 335g caster sugar 600g unsalted butter, Method For the cake and beer syrup Preheat the oven to 175°c (160°c fan). Grease and line three 20cm cake tins. Sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside. Put the Cocoa Wonderland and butter into a large pan. Heat over a medium heat until the butter has melted, then whisk in the cocoa powder and sugars. Remove from the heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soured cream, eggs, yolks, vanilla and coffee essences then combine with the Cocoa Wonderland mixture. Finally, whisk in the flour mixture until smooth. Divide the mixture between the cake tins and bake for 25 minutes until

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a cake tester inserted into the cake comes out clean. Meanwhile, make the beer syrup while the cake bakes. Combine the Cocoa Wonderland and sugar in a small pan. Without stirring, place over a medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and the liquid is slightly thickened. Remove the cakes from the oven and immediately skewer the cakes all over. Brush liberally with the beer syrup. Allow to cool completely in the tins. For the beer essence Add the Cocoa Wonderland to a small pan and gently simmer until reduced to one-quarter of its initial volume. Remove from the heat and chill. For the buttercream Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Set aside to cool. Combine the egg whites and sugar in a large heatproof bowl. Place over the pan of simmering water and whisk intermittently until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture feels warm and smooth when rubbed between your fingertips (70°c on sugar thermometer). Remove from the pan and mix on high speed using an electric whisk (or in a freestanding electric mixer with a whisk attachment), until a meringue which holds medium-stiff peaks forms; about 8 minutes. The bowl should have returned to room temperature. If using a free-standing mixer, swap to the paddle attachment, or else continue as before. Mixing slowly, gradually add the butter. Switch to high speed and beat until the buttercream is smooth; about 5 minutes. If the mixture separates, keep beating – it will come back together! Fold in the cooled melted chocolate and beer essence. To assemble Sandwich the sponges together using the buttercream, finishing with buttercream on top, either spreading it on for a rustic finish or piping swirls with a star-tipped nozzle. Slice and enjoy!

News In Brief

Say Cheese!

Calling all cheese connoisseurs! If you’re still having dairy withdrawal following Christmas, make sure you head over to The Moor Market on 9th February for their first fromage fest – Love Cheese. Between 6-9pm, specialists S&J’s Pantry and Dearne Farm Foods will be serving up the tastiest selections they have to offer. Joining them are Beer Central with special brews to compliments your choices, and Crepes & Go will be there to offer a sweeter option. These Moor Market regulars will also be joined by live music and a collection of other great stalls, providing everything from gin to street foods and of course – more cheesey goodness! sheffieldmarkets.com

Naps Closes Its Doors

Last month The A&S Leisure Group announced that Napoleons Casino & Restaurant on Ecclesall Road was to close it doors. After 42 years in business, the plan is to move the current licence over to Napoleons Owlerton in Sheffield and invest heavily in developments there, including the creation of a 500-seater Banqueting Suite. napoleons-casinos.co.uk

Veg Out at Peddler!

It’s a new year which means new tastes to be explored – Sheffield’s Peddler Market is going Vegan! The popular monthly event has announced that on Feb 3 it will be hosting Veg Out, its first vegan and veggie event between 12-11pm. They will be dishing out some of the finest vegan and vegetarian-friendly snap from twelve of their favourite traders including Mac Daddy, Buddha Belly and The Depot Bakery. As per, there will be live music, artist stalls and vegan-friendly booze on offer. Loveleh. peddlermarket.co.uk

Oh, Brother!

Adding another branch to the restaurant tree in Sheffield is new family run Mediterranean and Moroccan restaurant Olive, which opened its doors on January 18. The venue is run by two Moroccan brothers with over 40 years-worth of knowledge about the best Mediterranean dishes. Their experience comes from decades of service in the best kitchens across the UK and Italy, so quality food is a given. sheffieldolive.co.uk

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HERE FOR THE BEER! Sheffield Beer Week is set to brings a glimmer of hop back to the Steel City this month. First held in 2015, the event returns to offer native city folk (and beer tourists alike) great quality, independent craft beer from local favorites and additional offerings from the rest of the UK and across the globe. The city-wide festival begins on Saturday March 10 with Indie Bear Feast, which take place at Abbeydale Picture House. Hosting a number of brewery bars, festival attendees can chat to the breweries direct whilst lining their stomachs with the curated selection of street food also on offer. Event Manager Jules Gray told Exposed: “The focus is on great craft beer, good food and good times in the beautifully atmospheric venue”. As international Women’s Day precedes the main event at the beginning of March, this year notably pays a homage to women working within the industry. In celebration, beer fans can expect a brewsters tap takeover at The Rutland Arms, collaborating brews with Ashover and Welbeck Abbey breweries whilst working with consumer group the Ladies That Beer. Erica Horton, organiser of Fem.Ale, will also be on hand hosting the various tastings. Other events will be occurring across multiple venues from March 12-18, including back to beer basics sessions and a mini-Yorkshire beer photography trail in conjunction with photographer, Mark Newton. See you at the bar then, yeah? For entry tickets and further info head to sheffieldbeerweek.co.uk

For Goodness Bakes Moor Market favourites Cakelicious recently opened Dashu Café and Bakery – a new, larger venue for their delightful selection of sweet treats. Hurrah! Fans of their famous Portuguese custard tarts will be pleased to know they’ll be able to take a seat and enjoy them with a cuppa in the new premises on Furnival Gate. Moving up from their modest

market stall, you’ll be able to find the same selection of unique cakes and pastries on offer. As well as the famous pastel de nata, owner Chris Wong and his wife also make impressive celebration cakes. And as Chinese cakes are often finished with fresh cream and topped with fresh fruit, it’s a great option for those who don’t like icing or anything too sweet!

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The Place

Caribbean cuisine isn’t something I’ve delved into much (which I’m now kicking myself for), so I was pretty excited to broaden my tastebud horizons when I heard about Blues in Broomhill. Anton Smith and his family opened the lounge, bar and grill in June last year after it’s predecessor South Sea closed down. Walking in to the venue we enjoyed a warm greeting from Anton and his mother who showed us to the spacious seating area, the room bathed in some serious mood lighting going and vibrant street art courtesy of Trik09.

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Feeling a little bunged up, I was planning on just getting a hot drink but Anton tempted me into getting the homemade fruit punch – full of tropical beach fruits like pineapple, apple, orange and guava. My partner opted for the Grape Delight cocktail featuring Old Jamaica grape soda which added a lovely creamy element to the texture. We were having a hard time choosing what to order from the exotic menu of Caribbean treats, so Anton said he would bring us a little bit of everything – winner. After a short while of bopping our heads to some smooth reggae tunes, our food arrived… and plenty of it too. First up, succulent Negril prime lamb chops slow-grilled to lock in the flavours and served with Blues’ seasoned gravy and rice. Delicious and soulful food. Curried mutton next, a traditional Jamaican dish with beautifully tender meat and scotch bonnet peppers providing a fiery kick. And what’s a Caribbean feast without juicy jerk chicken? Our serving was seasoned and grilled to perfection. However, the highlight for me were the ‘rude bwoy’ chicken wings, which are a big hit here at Blues – and for good reason too! The crispy exterior encasing and wellmarinated chicken knocks your standard KFC fare out of the park. Another high recommendation are the patties which come in a variety of spiced fillings – beef, jerk chicken, saltfish, lamb or veg – similar to empanadas and just as moreish, if not more! Shoutout to the vegan balls too; these were so good I was almost inclined to get the wrap version to take home, but alas, we were just too stuffed. That said, when there are homemade desserts on the menu, it’d be rude to not get a slice of the action. My plate of ginger cake with warm custard arrived, beautifully decorated with thin white chocolate straws. This only took a couple minutes to devour, thanks to my partner who suddenly decided to get in on my pudding after not ordering one for himself – ain’t it annoying when they do that?

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‘Bringing the Caribbean to Broomhill’ is their motto. And not just the food – the stage and dancefloor shows show they have more than one string to their bow including DJ events, salsa classes, karaoke, open mic and comedy nights, There’s plenty more to get your teeth stuck into here, not just amazing food.

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Sheffield Kayak Club Sunday mornings // River at Kelham Island & Zest at Upperthorpe pool // varied prices This family-friendly event is accessible for everyone, young and old. All equipment is supplied by the club apart from clothing, and no experience is necessary. It runs regular sessions and host a variety of trips around the country, arranged for beginners, and the more skilled on lakes and rivers. Grab a paddle and get involved! sheffieldcitykayakclub.co.uk Guided History Tour of Sheffield General Cemetery February 4 // Sheffield General Cemetery A grade-II listed Victorian cemetery, 87,000 burials, French-inspired catacombs and structures, gothic architecture – sound up your street? Continue reading! This tour will take you around the gloomy grounds and give you a history behind the graves. It is run by the Sheffield General Cemetery Trust, a volunteer group dedicated to restoring and keeping the historic site a place of Sheffield heritage. gencem.org Romeo & Juliet February 14 // Abbeydale Picture House // From £12.10 If your ideal Valentine’s Night is spent tucked up watching a film then The Village Screen have got you covered. Popping up inside the Abbeydale Picture House, guests will be treated to magical candle light, romantic décor and a screening of Baz Lurhmann’s Romeo & Juliet. The Village Screen’s DJ Matt Hydes will also be on the desks alongside Proove Pizza and The Blue Cariabou Canteen who will be dishing out some delicious street food. www.thevillagegreenevents.co Hagglers Yard Sale February 18 // Hagglers Corner They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and the Hagglers Team and some of their residents are ready for a clear out. This month they’re holding their very own flea market, and want you to take some weird and wonderful nik naks off their hands. They’ll also be opening their cocktail bar in the afternoon and café throughout the day to keep you fuelled whilst you search for a gem. hagglerscorner.co.uk February Farm Fun February 21 // Whirlow Hall Farm Trust // Adults £3.50, Child (under 14) £3, Under 2s Free, Family £12 If you’re looking for something to do this half term then Whirlow Hall are putting on a day of farm fun for all the fam. Head along and meet their farm animals as well as other exotic critters including snakes and spiders before filling up with their delicious Whirlow BBQ, café and homemade cakes. Better yet, you hopefully might meet the first newborn lambs of the season. whirlowhallfarm.org

Try a Little Tenderness Valentine’s stuff to do with that person you reyt like... For the Love of Beer @ Sentinel Brewhouse Make it a hoppy Valentines with a beer tasting session and tasty small plate sharers at the Shoreham Street brewhouse. Five exotic beers of varying styles and strengths will be paired up with a tasting menu of complimentary and contrasting food dishes. facebook.com/sentinelbrewingco CAST x Public @ Public CAST have teamed up with subterranean cocktail masters Public to create an intimate evening of bespoke ring making and fine dining. Each attendee will leave with a piece of their self-designed jewellery after feasting on a five-course meal with complimentary drink pairing. experiencecast.com Steel Songbirds’ Alternative Valentines Event @ Riley and Co. Head to the antiques quarter for an interactive evening of stories, songs and games with the Rileys. Grub will come courtesy of a wonderfully messy Mexican feast provided by chef Matt Riley. facebook.com/RileysandCo

Planet Zogg + Mango Disco Valentine’s Ball @ The Night Kitchen If you’re fancying a romantic boogie, get down with some all-night cosmic tropical loving at the Night Kitchen and take a trip to Planet Zogg. The psychedelic sounds of Re:Creation and Ed Tangent will be on show, while in the Mango Disco you can spend the night skanking to carnival grooves. partyforthepeople.co.uk Cocktail Masterclass and Salsa Evening @ Bloo 88 Thrown into the package here is a welcome drink, a lesson in the art of cocktail making from seasoned mixologists, a couple more free drinks, some games and snap thrown in. Afterwards, woo your love with some sultry salsa on the dancefloor. facebook.com/bloo88

Keep It Reel! 2018 marks the 30th Anniversary of one of the most iconic animated films to be produced by Studio Ghibli - My Neighbour Totoro, and to celebrate this, on Sunday 25th February Reel Steel are showing a special 35mm film screening. Ticket are £8 Adults, £6 Children (under 16’s) and can be purchased online or from the City Hall Box Office. Doors open: 2.30pm, film starts: 3.30pm. Tickets online at sivtickets.com www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 75

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Bill Bailey is buzzing.

After a gap of two years, the ever-zany comedian is returning to the live arena. Back in January, he embarked on a major nationwide tour with an entirely new show entitled ‘Larks in Transit’ – and now he’s had a taste for it, he can’t wait to get back out there. You will no doubt be delighted to hear that Bill is just as delightful in person as he is on stage. An hour in his company at a local pub in West London simply whizzes by. Over orange juice and cheese and onion crisps – rock ‘n’ roll, eh? – we touch on everything from Indonesia to stone masonry. It is like being treated to a Royal command performance – with an audience of one. The comedian, who over the past 20 years has enjoyed a dozen immensely successful international stand-up tours, begins by underlining how much he is looking forward to touring with Larks in Transit, asserting that nothing beats the heady feeling which comes from live comedy. “There’s nothing quite like it. It’s a singular experience. I don’t think there is anything that quite matches up to it in all of performance art. When you’re in a play or a band, it’s still a collaborative thing; but when everything comes together and you think of an idea, a joke or routine that connects with people, it’s incredible. It’s the most amazingly satisfying experience hearing an arena full of people laughing at something you’ve thought up.” “The best of those times come when you’re laughing along with them. It’s like you’ve hit on a bit of funny. It’s a bit of funny that was out there, a bit of universal funny that you’re lucky enough to have shared with everyone.” Larks in Transit features long-form stories about the weird and wondrous places that Bill has visited. He recounts to me one particularly amusing traveller’s tale. “We were on a birding trip in the jungles of Indonesia. I cannot tell you how remote this place was. It was like some sort of Eden. I was just standing there naked in this river. I was the only person there, and I was thinking, ‘This is one place where I won’t 78 | www.exposedmagazine.co.uk

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meet anyone’. “Then out of the blue, a couple of Aussies just came out of the bush and shouted, ‘Oh, look at that - it’s Bill Bailey! What the bloody hell are you doing here?” That just suddenly brought me back down to earth.” The comic, who has starred in such widelyadored TV comedies as Black Books, Spaced and Is It Bill Bailey?, discusses how that cheek-reddening experience provided inspiration. “The two elements of what I’m talking about in this show come together in that story. It’s about being lucky enough to have those kind of experiences where you get to think about the world and our relationship with nature. But it’s also about how my life has led me to the point where people do recognise me in those same places.” The show also has some thoughtprovoking things to say about the merits of perseverance. Bailey, who for the best part of two decades has remained a household name, seemingly enjoys the graft that standup comedy brings. “My grandfather was a great influence on me. He was a stone mason, and had a very strong work ethic. Somehow, through all the chats I had with him, I get the feeling that’s rubbed off on me. He used to tell me about the dignity of work and really developing a craft. He taught me that you shouldn’t give up too easily. You continue and endure.” The tour of “Larks in Transit”, to which 36 shows and 50,000 seats have just been added, will also include some of Bill’s inimitable musical flights of fantasy. He will, for example, create a symphony out of ringtones – and its quirky touches like these which make his live tours one of the highest anticipated on the circuit. “It’s another dynamic really, it’s a bit of light and shade. I always think it’s a tremendous art and a tremendous skill to keep people’s attention with the spoken word for a couple of hours. I’m always aware of that.” “I think music works on a different level to language. Some of the words create a picture and can feed people’s imaginations. Often slow-burn, great, long routines can build up to great crescendos. But music gets you on the gut level. It gets you straight away.” Another standout characteristic of Bill’s comedy is his captivating use of language, and this will once again be evident in Larks in Transit. “I think we’re very lucky to have English as our language,” he muses.“It’s just so expressive and so endlessly supple, and it has myriad ways of telling the same story. You can tell the same story, embroider it, put in new language, and it becomes something completely different. It’s a treat and a wonder.”

Some People Vs Reginald D Hunter The Leadmill // 8 February // £15 Over the past 12 months Reginald has appeared in a critically-acclaimed tour of the UK and Ireland, had a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe Season and performed across Europe. Now, due to popular demand, he has extended his UK tour of Some People Vs Reginald D Hunter and is making a stop at The Leadmill this month. ‘Foremost among those who tackle race head-on…a provocative hour full of big laughs’ - Observer leadmill.co.uk Funhouse Comedy Club: English Comedian of the Year Competition New Barrack Tavern // 18 February // £5.50 Head down to the New Barrack Tavern to watch 10 comedians battle it out live in the English Comedian of the Year Competition. Join compere Spiky Mike as he guides us through this prestigious talent show as some of the UK’s best comedians fight for the laughs and applause from the audience. funhousecomedy.co.uk

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John Robins: The Darkness of Robins City Hall // 21 February // £16.25 Since his debut in 2005, John Robins has firmly established himself as one of the UK’s brightest comedy talents. Now, the Double Chortle Award winning comedian is bringing his powerful, angstridden comedy show to the City Hall where he will be reflecting on love, loss and lamenting the fact he can’t break up with himself. ‘An exemplary slice of comic rage’ - Chortle sheffieldcityhall.co.uk John Kearns: Don’t Worry, They’re Here DINA // 22 February // £11.25 Following sell-out runs at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and London’s Soho Theatre, John Kearns is donning his false teeth and monk wig and heading out on his debut regional tour. Being the only ever winner of both the Best Show and Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Comedy Awards you can expect an hour of brilliant comedy. ‘A true comedy original’ – Time Out facebook.com/dinavenue Tom Allen: Absolutely The Leadmill // 23 February // £14 You might have seen him on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown or Live at the Apollo, but now, after a sell-out run of his show ‘Indeed’ at Edinburgh Fringe, Tom Allen is bringing his critically acclaimed show ‘Absolutely’ to The Leadmill. His wit is as sharp as his dress sense and his live shows will have you laughing throughout. ‘Riotous stuff, perfectly delivered’ - Scotsman Leadmill.co.uk

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Three of Exposed’s long-standing music writers take on the arduous task of picking their favourite native Record… Richard Hawley – Coles Corner

Screaming Maldini – Screaming Maldini

The Human League – Dare

“I’m going downtown where there’s music / Going where voices fill the air”

“One day I’ll be part of something / And part of someone / Given half a chance”

“You were workin’ as a waitress in a cocktail bar / When I met you”

Mum would listen to Richard Hawley. On a Friday evening it wouldn’t be uncommon to hear the swirling orchestration of this album intermittently seeping from the kitchen as family slinked in and out, picking at whatever was being plated up. My young musical palette wasn’t sufficiently developed to appreciate Hawley’s depth of emotional range back then; those themes of loneliness, romance and nostalgia didn’t really resonate for a good few years. As often is the case with records that mean something to us, they become anchored to significant life experiences, and to appreciate this album it certainly helps if you’ve loved and lost. These two states of contrast are repeatedly explored and laid bare with the aid of flawless production (shoutout to Colin Eliott of Yellow Arch Studios) and effortless delivery. Forgive the admission of sheer mawkishness here, but it took a dejected walk past the old Coles Corner with its namesake single playing to cement this as my one of my all-time greats. It speaks to you whether your heart is broken or soaring, whether you want to sing to the skies or retire to a darkened room; it’s just a simply mesmerising piece of music. The only twinge of regret is that I wasn’t converted sooner. I never really spoke to Mum about this record, and I often wish that following my Hawley enlightenment we could have listened to it together. But that’s another wonderful thing about music: it can create new connections to continue cherishing – whether that’s with the people you love, once loved, or the city streets walked each day. Joseph Food

From the first time I saw them in 2009, Screaming Maldini were never anything less than phenomenal. Their gigs were a riotous infusion of glorious, anthemic music, faultless musicianship and inspired song writing. Sadly they called it a day in 2014, but at least we have this marvellous album as a testament to what might have been. In the way of any album you might stumble upon and end up calling your favourite, it has light and shade, highs and lows, but most of all it has a shifting feeling about which is the best track. The incredible opening trio of songs; ‘Awakening’, ‘Life In Glorious Stereo’ and ‘Summer, Somewhere’, on a lesser album, would be distributed strategically throughout the album, but there’s no need here, as there are no filler tracks; the whole album is marvellous. This is not run-of-the mill, Sheffield indie-pop, it is infectious, classic pop music, the like of which Sheffield has not seen since the days of Human League or Floy Joy, all topped off with complex arrangements, and perfect vocal harmonies. Nick Cox, and the incomparable Gina Walters handle the vocals between them, with the whole band contributing to the song-writing. I’m listening as I write to my white vinyl copy, bought at the launch party in the Harley (3D glasses included!), and it is a pure joy. Whilst not wishing to commit to a favourite track, I’d suggest new listeners should start with ‘Summer, Somewhere’. This track alone should be enough to draw you into the rest of album, and you can join me in celebrating my favourite Sheffield band, while shedding a wistful tear that they never made it bigger than they did. Mark Perkins

Some people will try and tell you that the quintessential Sheffield album is Cole’s Corner or Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I Am Not. ‘Look! It references the city!’ they cry; or ‘Went to Notre Dame! It has a song title with the word ‘Mardy’ in it!’ These people are usually human beings who I’ll happily have a pint with, but they’re talking bollocks. They’re fine albums, don’t get me wrong. Landmarks. But the truly great Sheffield album surely has to be tied to the city, yet transcend it. It must be of its time, and timeless. Step forward The Human League and Dare. When this was recorded, Sheffield was a very different place from the hipster-friendly student-retaining hub it is now. The steel was gone or going, and it was pretty grim oop north. Born as the original band blew apart (with Martyn Ware and Ian Marsh buggering off to form Heaven 17) it was that rarest of things: a critically-acclaimed global smash, marrying cutting-edge synth-pop to genuinely classic songwriting. Don’t You Want Me Baby has entered the culture. A 40’s film noir narrative set to a futuristic soundtrack, I first heard it when I was in nappies as the soundtrack to my father hooning his car around the long stretch from Newcastle to Aberdeen. Thirty very odd years on, my eighteen-month old daughter was serenaded on a train by it by a bunch of Geordie lads dressed in pink feather boas celebrating a good day at York Races. But there’s gold on each side. It has style, soul, sophistication, humour, melodies to burn, and warm humanity among the machines. Sheffield, then. Case closed. Aaron Jackson www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 81

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Franz Ferdinand Always Ascending Franz Ferdinand have always strived to defy convention, whether that be by collaborating with pop weirdos Sparks or ditching their post-punk sensibilities for a more dance-oriented sound. New album Always Ascending is yet another lurch forward for the band. The title track matches a funky beat with a thoroughly modern breakdown. It works. Indeed, the whole album is infected with filthy beats that recall This is Hardcore-era Pulp or classic Talking Heads. Singer Alex Kapranos sounds like he is having a ball throughout, never more so than on Lazy Boy’s hypnotic refrain or in the jaunty chorus of Glimpse of Love. The impressive thing here is that there are moments in which Franz Ferdinand sound like a different band entirely. Paper Cages is timelessly melodic while still managing to sound completely fresh. As with any Franz album, there is also a bit of filler. Finally is uninspiring Franz-by-numbers and Lois Lane doesn’t have the melody to back up its interesting ideas. The inspired moments on the band’s fifth album ensure that it must be considered a triumph, however. Huck and Jim sees Kapranos crooning about going to America ‘to tell them about the NHS’; it’s weird and brilliant and pure Franz Ferdinand. Feel The Love Go recalls the bands era as kings of the indie disco and the mournful Slow Don’t Kill Me Slow is a gorgeous ballad that is sure to become a monster track on the live circuit. It would be disingenuous to say Franz Ferdinand are back because they never truly went away. They are still bloody good, though… 8/10 RJ

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If I fancied a meze of lazy-day soul, tender trip-hop and a side of sinuous trumpets, all daubed with a rubbery bassline, I would have zero apprehension in turning to the Nightmares on Wax archive. 2013 was the last time we saw George Evelyn release a record. From then until now, it has been a period where musical fancies have gallantly fluctuated, which has left me thinking, ‘Will his authentic soulful slumping sound continue?’ Soulful and slumping, yes, yet Shape the Future seems to carry a much more mature ethic nowadays. The initial track, Back to Nature, is a beautiful and vocally adept introduction, with Kuauhtli Vasquez performing a mantra synonymous of the record title, denoting how we as humans can essentially Shape the Future. Tomorrow is reminiscent of his rooted trip-hop formula and The Othership offers meandering guitars and a soothing piano, taking us back to the hazy days of Nights Introlude. It’s always an enlightening experience listening to NOW. It’s nice to have the maestro back. 7/10 AJ

In his first solo outing since 2015’s Akwaaba EP with Afrofusion band ‘K.O.G and the Zongo Brigade’, the Sheff-based Hip Hop artist returns with a six-track EP. Escapism delivers a blend of old-school hiphop and R&B seamlessly fused with electronic beats, giving the album a contemporary edge. Lyrically, themes of despair dominate with plenty of hard-hitting social commentary, but a sense of hope still shines through. A particular highlight is ‘Vision of Paradise’ featuring soul-singer Danae Wellington which boasts a super-slick intro that lyrically sums up the entire album. The artist’s hopes and fears

BRMC Wrong Creatures

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Even if you didn’t know of its origins as the name of Johnny’s gang in The Wild One, it would still be a band name to conjure with. From the outset, this was as much about the pose that was being struck as the sound that was being made. This is rock n’ roll as defiance. But the trouble with responding to the question ‘what are you rebelling against?’ with the answer ‘whadda got?’ is that the rage against the machine ends up dissipated and vague where it should be taut and focused. Anyone who can trace a line from Link Wray through the Velvets to The Jesus and Mary Chain and Ride will spot the musical tropes. It’s built sturdily, though, and there’s swagger and snarl in abundance. There is music that transcends the moment, leaps into your life, and writes itself as the soundtrack of a given moment. And then there’s music that you reach for to fit a particular mood or moment. If you want the former, this might not be your bag. If you want an edgy snarl that’s comfortingly familiar, this is for you. 7/10 AJ

are all candidly laid out by Franz whilst Danae manifests lyrically as the voice of reason, her smooth vocals counselling away his anxieties. Guest vocals from singers and songwriters of varied genres are a key element throughout, leading with reggae artist Tixxy Bang on track ‘Hold On’ and later with local legend Steve Edwards appearing on ‘Falling’. Franz Vons open-minded, collaborative approach has resulted in an album that’s an easy listener and boasts an upbeat, endearing feel to it; Escapism is perfectly placed to appeal not just to fans specifically of the Hip Hop genre but to music masses alike. 4/5 BB www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 83

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We caught up with the dark pop peddlers to talk about some reyt tasteh plans for 2018. Now then, chaps. How’s 2018 treating you so far? Jake: Busy! We’ve been recording new songs for our next release. It’s been nice to have some time out from travelling. Callum: It’s been a chance to take stock of where we are and figure out what we are going to bring to the table this year. It’s shaping up to be a big’un by the looks of things – a UK tour beckons! What’s it like on the touring bus with Vuromantics? Jake: By bus do you mean Callum’s Yellow Fiat Panda? Ha! Sam: I’ve been trying to get these guys to eat somewhere other than Toby Carvery but have been failing miserably. We usually have some great music to keep us company though. Cal: Yeah, as long as we’ve got either the Tool or Chaka Khan CD on I’m happy The Yellow Arch gig on March 10 should be a belter. Any other venues that you’re particularly looking forward to playing? Sam: Yes, special shout out to the bands playing Yellow Arch; we love Sheffield and it’s a great line-up with Humbar, Any Other Way and Intervene joining the antics. Callum: It’ll be great to get back to Night and Day in Manchester as we always have a blast in Northern Quarter. There’s also Bristol and the big end of tour party at London O2m that’s destined to be a highlight and support band The Strangers are particularly worth a look in; their a wacky Cockney hip-hop, rock ‘n’ roll riot. We’ve also heard titters of a new single, ‘Gold and Blue’. Tell us a bit about that one? Sam: We’re hoping to put it out as a Free Download to coincide with the tour. Jake: It was written last summer before a gig in Birmingham, where we performed with a drum machine. We felt like we were in Flight of the Conchords that night! It’s got that 80s Gary Numan & Talking Heads vibe going for it. Callum: The mix is sounding great, definitely sounds like progression. Keep an eye out for that! Vuromantics.com 84 | www.exposedmagazine.co.uk

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Cabbage Plug // February 3 // £13 Formed in 2015, Cabbage are an English indie rock band hailing from Greater Manchester. September 30th saw the band release their new EP ‘Uber Capitalist Death Trade’ on Skeleton Key Records to great acclaim, which cementing their voice as a leading punk band in post-brexit Britain. They’re heading to Sheffield as part of their upcoming UK tour. the-plug.com Good Tiger Corporation // February 3 // £10 Jetting in from the United States, Good Tiger are set to headline Corp with their intense yet incredible second record, We Will All Be Gone which is due for release the next day. Following the success from their debut album back in 2015, this is a show that is set to go down in Corp history which you will all want to be part of. Jorja Smith The Leadmill // February 7 // £14.85 Hailing from Walsall in the West Midlands, 20 year old Jorja is about to take the music world by storm. You can witness the hype for yourself as her Leadmill show is not one you want to miss. Uploading her first track to Soundcloud at the age of 18 – Drake chose one of her releases as his Track of The Moment. 2017 saw Jorja appear on two tracks on Drake’s album More Life as well as releasing her own single Beautiful Little Fools on International Women’s Day. leadmill.co.uk Bowling For Soup O2 Academy // February 11 // £28.65 It’s been a decade since this iconic band brought The Get Happy Tour to the UK, so it’s only right that the American band are coming back with Army of Freshman to celebrate this honour. The O2 Academy will be bouncing with nostalgic feels as the band are celebrating fifteen years since the release of their debut album. academymusicgroup.com Jessarae The Leadmill Room 2 // February 17 // £11 22-year-old Jess, originally from Los Angeles, and now living in London is gearing up to release his debut album this year. Launching his career with a debut EP and sold out summer tour in 2016, it’s not been a quiet one for up-and-coming talent. Signing to the same management as Niall Horan, Scouting for Girls and MNEK he’s hotly tipped to become the next big star on the UK pop scene. leadmill.co.uk

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The LA punk-rock legends bring their inimitable punk-rock-meets-gansta-funk sound to the Steel City. Following the release of their 2000 debut album, Broke, many claim that band’s bold mixing of genres laid some of the foundations for the ensuing Nu-Metal wave. Outspoken frontman Jared Gomes heads up the four-piece as they bring their hard-hitting sound to the main room. Feb 18th // £15

Bullets and Octane

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Little Caesar

Best known for their cover of ‘Chain of Fools’, the LA hair metal group are back with a brand new album – and they haven’t mellowed a bit. Expect the usual formula of loud, ballsy rock anthems. Feb 24th // £14

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The melodic rock artists, who split back in ’93 after touring with the likes of The Rolling Stones, launched an unlikely comeback back in 2013 and have getting big hows across the globe since. In their highly-commended Snake Oil and Harmoney tour, they’ll be trading stories about the industry as well as their own songs. Feb 28th // £18

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OK, so I just want to open with – SHEFFIELD, I LOVE YOU! (And not just because it’s Valentine’s month). As many of you will know, February is LGBT History Month – and last year it was a biggie, as it marked the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality. To commemorate this important milestone, Sheffield hosted an event for every day of the month. This year, however, we’ve gone even further and as I write there are currently 116 confirmed LGBT events taking place around the city in February (that I know of anyway). Whether you want to party ‘til dawn, attend an academic history or art event, catch a film or just grab a coffee and meet some likeminded folk, we’ve got something for everyone. Please note that I can’t fit each one into this column, but I will be tweeting the full list from @heatherpaterson so take a nosey there to get the full lowdown. 90 | www.exposedmagazine.co.uk

Kicking off the month on Feb 1, Sheffield Students Union will be taken over for the day (and night) for the opening ceremony serving up a full day of performance and activities followed by a launch party hosted by Proud and an afterparty at Reflex for those of you who want to keep going into the small hours. Both universities will be hosting a variety of events through the month (most also open to non-students), and following the opening event Sheffield University will also be presenting a week of themed craft and chat sessions; for those wanting to learn more about local LGBT history head to the Sheffield LGBT history panel on 13th or the exhibition and TED talk on 19th. Over at Hallam, test your knowledge at the LGBT History Month Quiz or choose from a range of talks and guest lectures including ‘Friends of Edward Carpenter’, Eleanor Formby’s ‘Exploring LGBT

Spaces and Communities’ and ‘Fear, Outrage, Love and Hope: Protecting LGBT+ rights in Africa and the Middle East’. On Feb 6, Mott MacDonald join forces with Stonewall for their Peer learning forum, ‘Fostering LGBT+ inclusive workplaces across the UK’, and St Marks in Broomhill will be hosting ‘Pride and Joy: Being a lesbian, gay, bi or trans parent today’ on Feb 17th and an Open Communion event on Feb 14th for LGBTQ+ Christians. Last but by no means least, SAYiT will be hosting a full day conference ‘Developing Future LGBT+ Leaders’ for anyone out there currently, or interested in, working with young people. If you want less talk and more action, then join Sheffield Action for Trans Health and other local LGBT+ organisations and individuals who will be heading to HMP Doncaster on the 11th to protest the mistreatment and multiple deaths of trans prisoners. Wrap up warm and bring torches, lights and sparklers. Bring your loudest voice and anything to make noise with – loudspeakers, amplifiers, drums, tambourines, horns, guitars, triangles, kazoos, pots and pans, party poppers… be creative! For the film buffs out there, we have a wealth of LGBT screenings throughout the month. Cineworld

have a special VIP screening of my favourite film – Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – taking place on the 5th. There will be two chances to catch Britain on Film: LGBT Britain, with showings taking place at Walkley Community Centre and Central Library on the 10th and 21st respectively. Central Library will also be screening The Persistence of Gender Inequality on the 20th, and the much-loved Pride will be playing at Millennium Gallery on 25th. There will be multiple LGBT films throughout the month at Showroom (check their website for full listings) and you can join us afterwards on Feb 9th for ‘Non-Conformist Thrust’, where I’ll be DJing (expect anything from the Ramones to Destiny’s Child and everything in-between, all depending on levels of cider consumption!). Love may be well in the air at OMG’s Traffic Light Party on Feb 21 and the Typical Queers Valentines Mixer at The Audacious Art Experiment on the 17th. And finally, end the month with a laugh as CBB BOT’s Stephen Bailey takes to the stage at Leadmill on the 28th with his stand-up show ‘Can’t Think Straight’. It’s going to be busy! Have a good one, and until next time, love and glitter...

top picks Sheffield University Mott MacDonald, Thu 1 Feb: Opening Ceremony Arundel Gate & Proud Mon 5 Feb – Fri 9 Feb: Crafts & Chats Tue 13 Feb: Sheffield LGBT History Panel Mon 19 Feb: Archives Exhibition / TED Talk lgbtsu.weebly.com

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Thu 8 Feb: LGBT History Month Quiz Tue 13 Feb: Friends of Edward Carpenter Wed 14 Feb: Exploring LGBT Spaces and Communities Wed 28 Feb: Fear, Outrage, Love and Hope: Protecting LGBT+ rights in Africa and the Middle East www.shu.ac.uk

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Britain on Film: LGBT Britain Sat 10 Feb: Walkley Community Centre Wed 21 Feb: Sheffield Central Library Tue 20 Feb: The Persistence of Gender Inequality – Screening www.facebook.com/pg/ shefflibraries

Millennium Gallery Mon 19 Feb: Edward Carpenter Sun 25 Feb: Pride screening and Q&A www.museums-sheffield. org.uk

Tue 6 Feb: Peer learning forum: Fostering LGBT+ inclusive workplaces across the UK www.mottmac.com

Showroom Cinema Fri 9 Feb: Non-Conformist Thrust www.showroom.org.uk

HMP Doncaster

Sun 11 Feb: No More Trans Deaths: Noise Demo sheffieldact4transhealth. wordpress.com

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Wed 14 Feb: Traffic Light Party www.omgclubs.com

The Audacious Art Experiment Sat 17 Feb: Typical Queers Valentines Mixer www.facebook.com/ qweenofswordssheffield

SAYiT, Scotia Works Mon 26 Feb: Developing Future LGBT+ Leaders Conference www.sayouthtrust.org.uk

Leadmill

Wed 28 Feb: Stephen Bailey: Can’t Think Straight www.leadmill.co.uk

St Mark’s, Broomhill and Broomhall Sun 4 Feb: Open Sheffield Open Communion Sat 17 Feb: Pride and Joy: Being a lesbian, gay, bi or trans parent today www.facebook.com

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Mon 5 Feb: Priscilla Queen of the Desert VIP showing www.cineworld.co.uk

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From bleak and empty Russian landscapes, to the buzzing streets of Brazil and to the gentle rolling hills of Japan. This February at the Showroom you can experience it all. Three supreme seasons covering all walks of life, which probe and prove that there is an incredible link between us all, no matter the distance. Loveless in Russia: 28 Jan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 Feb LGBT History Month: 9 Feb - 19 Feb Japan Foundation: (un)true colours: 6 Feb â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 Mar For full listings visit www.showroomworkstation.org.uk or call our Box Office on 0114 275 7727

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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

The Darkest Hour Set during Winston Churchill’s troubling first few weeks as Prime Minister, Joe Wright’s biopic starring Gary Oldman is a stylistically bold, immersive portrayal of one of the most important eras of British history. The film starts by putting great emphasis on the unpopularity of Churchill’s premiership amongst fellow MPs and King George VI, spurned by a deep distrust through his strategic errors at Gallipoli and support for Edward VIII’s abdication. This recurring trend of men in suits exchanging cross words and plotting to undo one another could easily become tedious, but Wright ensures that events tick along in hasty enough manner to avoid any sort of political scheming monotony for the viewer. The striking cinematography at hand also helps to maintain a riveting experience: cameras are thrust into the centre of a dramatically lit and incredibly boisterous House of Commons; they follow a purposeful Prime Minister striding through claustrophobic corridors of cabinet war rooms, soundtracked by the refrain of frantic typewriters; and in one particularly gripping scene we follow a Luftwaffe bomb cascading onto a regiment of British soldiers left behind on Churchill’s orders. If you haven’t seen the Darkest Hour yet, you will no doubt have heard the hype surrounding Oldman’s performance, and yes – it is superb. From behind the prosthetic jowls, he manages to brilliantly present two contrasts of personality the wartime leader was often found to flit between: the bold, bulldog-spirited champion of the people and the crushed, weary loner. It is the during the latter representations that the film feels at its most genuine, when the frailty of the widely-accepted greatest Briton of all time is exposed, warts and all, leaving an elderly man sat solemnly in darkness and staring into space following the heartbreak of Dunkirk. There are, of course, moments of sheer falsehood, too; as if the coverage given to the stirring speeches, numerous funny quips and moments of tenderness shared with his wife (played brilliantly by Kristin Scott-Thomas) and secretary (Lily James, who is initially presented as an important character but quickly reined in) wasn’t enough to reflect Churchill as quite great enough. A particularly hammed-up scene which shows him catching the tube to gauge public opinion is meant to be heart-warming, a metaphorical suggestion as to how he was at one with the people during these times. But, frankly, it smacks of condescension and quite unnecessary further idolisation. Overall, Darkest Hour offers an interesting, if not slightly embellished, insight into British politics during WWII and the mental state of the country’s famous leader. Don’t expect much in way of a reliable history lesson, but if you’re after striking shots, assured performances and heartening examples of plucky Britishness, you won’t be at all disappointed. It is sheer, unadulterated Oscar bait. JF 4/5

It’s probably a little early in the year to be talking about the best movies of 2018 but any film aiming to top ‘Three Billboards’ this year will have to be a real doozie. This third directorial outing from Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Seven Psycopaths) has already hoovered up four awards at the Golden Globes (best drama, best actress, best supporting actor and best screenplay) and is certain to be in contention for an Oscar or two in March. Angered, frustrated and grief-stricken by the local police’s failure to catch the man who raped and murdered her daughter, Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand) decides to name and shame local police chief Bill Willoughby (Woody Harrelson) on three disused billboards outside town. This simple act of rebellion splits the inhabitants of Ebbing and, more significantly, enrages the local cops, in particular dimredneck-in-a-uniform Jason Dixon (Sam Rockwell). Frances McDormand is spellbinding as Mildred, an independent working class woman with a hard bark and a fast mouth. Mildred won’t take a backward step; when she overhears a TV reporter criticising her campaign she unleashes a hilariously foulmouthed tirade at her, when a new black police chief tries to convince her that cops aren’t the enemy he’s met with a hostile silence. The interplay between McDormand, Harrelson and Rockwell lies at the heart (McDonagh wrote the screenplay specifically for these three actors) but engaging and funny sub-plots are expertly woven into the narrative. Mildred’s stand threatens her relationship with her son, Willoughby’s idyllic marriage has a shadow hanging over it and Dixon might just be a little too close to his ‘mama’ for comfort. Although it deals with a relatively localised conflict, ‘Three Billboards’ references an America struggling against an increasingly authoritarian and violent establishment. Chief Willoughby laughs at the idea that Dixon should be sacked because he’s a racist. “If we sacked all the racist cops in the country there’d only be three left,” he says, “and they’d all be homophobic”. McDonagh based his screenplay on a similar episode he witnessed on a journey through Texas but sets his story in the repressed heart of mid-west America, reinforcing a sense of small town claustrophobia through judicious use of tight shots. Relief comes from the open meadow that the billboards occupy, a young deer which briefly interrupts Mildred’s grief and a closing wide shot of the road out of Ebbing. AT 4/5 www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 93

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They say that, with the right level of commitment and a sensible plan, you can get yourself into shape for running a half marathon in around 12 weeks. With just three months to go until Sheffield hosts its annual 21k slog on April, it’s the last chance to sign up and get yourself up to scratch for the big day. For those who have signed up and yet to break into a jog, here are some top training tips to help you along…  Create a routine. Run at the same time of day to suit you, establish familiar routes and keep daily routines in check. In terms of nutrition, it’s important to eat meals around the same time each day – and most importantly, it’s about what you eat.  Don’t overdo it. If you’re starting from zero, keep the early runs short and build distance at a reasonable rate. An increase of 10% per week if often recommended.  Focus on something. Everyone prefers to train a certain way – some like a vigorous, energetic run whilst others prefer to start out slow. And more often than not, it’s hard to stay motivated at first. Spend time on an inspiring playlist and wear something like a sweat-band on your wrist and keep looking at it as you run. It might sound daft, but it keeps you going towards the goal and keeps thoughts away from any physical discomfort.  Keep a record! Take pictures, time yourself and monitor progress. Seeing personal improvement is one of the best motivators out there. If you use social media and get a kick out of encouragement from pals, post updates and relevant hashtags. But don’t go overboard and become “that person” who posts fitness updates three or four times a day.  Treat yourself. Have a reward system. Don’t flog yourself too hard. Give yourself a McVities Thin every other evening (they’re light yet still delish). Also ensure proper recovery time between workouts – it’s essential to avoid injury.  Enjoy the pain. A half -marathon is a huge physical challenge so your body will inevitably feel sore. Remember this is normal, and treat your aches and pain effectually as recommended by experienced runners. Properly warm up and cool down, learn how to treat pain - and keep going! The event will take place on the 8th April at 9.30am. Head to runforall.com for more info.

After a successful first two years, the Outdoor City Weekender returns next month with a variety of exciting events designed to promote open-air exploration and physical activity. Taking place 9-11 March, here are some of the biggies. Sheffield Adventure Film Festival 2018 (Workstation/ Showroom Cinema) Now in its 13th year, popular annual festival celebrates all things outdoors via stunning visual representations. One event, ‘Landscape for Adventure’, will display the art of Tessa Lyons, Joe Mallia and Katherine Rhodes from the 7-14th March. Their works that include printmakings, drawings and paintings of wild crags (amongst other backdrops) show their personal perspectives and experiences of the outdoors. On the film front, ShAFF will bringing together the best adventure films by top outdoors-film makers and showing footage of to -athletes and awe-inspiring landscapes that highlight the wonder of the great outdoors.

The Magnificent Seven A challenging one for any seasoned cyclists out there. With a route nearly 27 miles long and hill inclines ranging from 9-23%, this unique race is unforgiving on the calves. If you hadn’t guessed from the title, the race is across the seven hills of Sheffield; cyclists will be escorted between the hills by motorbike and car, where competitors will gather at the bottom and race to the summit. Contestants play for points, and the first 15 riders to reach the top receive the points – which will eventually determine who is crowned King or Queen of the seven hills.

Climbing Works International Festival (Centenary Works) ‘A bouldering competition with a difference’ is how this challenging event is described. Well, considering that it’s free – even to participate in – and you get the chance to climb alongside some of the best climbers on the planet and pit yourself against a selection difficult routes set by pro course-setters, that’s pretty much true.

Howard Street Dual (Howard Street) Everyone who has made the dreaded climb up Howard Hill from the Station will understand how exciting this free-for-all Mountain bike race will be - in which the likes of Sheffield legend and World Champion Mountain Biker Steve Peat will compete. Two bikers at a time will race each other down the grassy slopes from Hallam University to the bottom, and the two fastest winning riders will compete with each other in the Grand Final. It will begin at 2.30pm, and the Final will take place at 5pm – straight after which the awards will be given.

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Shelley Richmond talks to Exposed about the importance of good band photography. I’ve been working as a professional photographer for five years or so, and over the years I’ve shot all sorts of stuff – from magazine editorials for local brands to weddings and private parties. I’ve also photographed a lot of bands and musicians, mainly contracted by magazines, promoters or venues, but rarely the band themselves. Alongside this, I do a little design work for venues hosting gigs, namely creating posters and flyers for their events, and nine times out of ten I’m given images to use that are so low quality they are frankly unusable. So, musicians, we need to talk about photography. About why you should invest in it and why a screengrab or download from Facebook is just not good enough… Your band is awesome. You know it and your supporters know it. You sound great, you look great on the stage, you’re booking gigs left, right and centre; but in your media pack the images you supply are low-res phone shots, pulled from your facebook page. You are letting yourself down. You are – literally – not presenting the best image of yourselves. You need polished, well-styled highresolution images that you’d be proud to see promoted online and blown up in print. You don’t want to look like an 8-bit rendered human (unless that’s the look you’re really after). We all live our lives through images. We consume them daily in vast quantities through social media. These images sell your service: your music and the experience you’re providing. These images are your brand. Think about your favourite brands for a moment… what is it that draws you to them? I guarantee a big part of it is the imagery they use, i.e.

the way that they present themselves. The good news is this: It’s a lot less expensive than you think, an investment of a few hundred quid (divided by all your band mates = bargain) can give you a set of images that will make your PR kit stand out, your social media look awesome and consistent, plus (with proper licenses) it could get you featured on blogs and in lovely magazines – like this one! After you’ve got yourself a set of lovely PR images, you might want to think about investing a little

We all live our lives through images. We consume them daily in vast quantities through social media. These images sell your service: your music and the experience you’re providing. more, like booking a pro to shoot an upcoming gig. Venues generally have a ‘first three songs’ rule in which time we have to shoot all the images needed to represent that gig. The good news is that means professional gig photographers work fast and can get you some awesome images in a small timeframe (nine-minute job anyone?!), which means costs aren’t astronomical to book a pro to shoot a gig. Content is king when it comes to marketing and these photos are a powerful, versatile tools when it comes to self-promotion. Finally, investing in professional images shows folk that you are serious about what you’re doing; if you don’t invest in yourself it’s hard to see why anyone else should…

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Manchester-born LAMDA graduate Kieran Knowles made his playwriting debut with Operation Crucible, a story which captured the horror of the Sheffield Blitz for those trapped in the collapsed Marples hotel. Receiving a host of rave reviews, the play toured the UK twice, which included a particularly successful run at The Crucible, and was partly responsible for his nomination as ‘Most Promising New Playwright’ at the Off West End Awards in 2015. Knowles’ latest offering, Chicken Soup, written alongside local writer and actor Ray Castleton, sees him revisiting South Yorkshire during two huge political events: The Miners’ Strike and Brexit. Switching between both eras, audiences will be introduced to two groups of women doing their bit for a suffering community in a 1980s soup kitchen and a 2016 food bank. Ahead of its opening at the Studio Theatre, Rachel Havard spoke to the rising playwright to delve a bit deeper into the inspiration behind it all. What motivated you to revisit Orgreave in a 2018 play? The miners’ strike was fascinating – the social disparity that drove miners to strike in 1984 meant soup kitchens were necessary to live. Move forward to recent times, there are increasingly people using food banks because they are living in poverty. We’re in a First World economically developed country, yet a massively increasing number of people – more people than ever – are having to use food banks to live. Focussing on five women working in a food bank/soup kitchen takes a look at the impact on communities and the locality makes it personal. You focus on these women, very different from the four men in Operation Crucible. Why have you chosen to cast women as the main characters this time? Casting men only in my Operation Crucible was never deliberate, and the same with 31 Hours played in London – they were all blokes too. They were just stories that interested me and men happened to be the main characters. In Chicken Soup, actually, all of the actors are female. It wasn’t a conscious decision in either play. I just like the stories, so there’s no deliberate choice. I think that’s the inspiration behind this play: being set at the time of the strike, I wanted to look at the drive of women to do something and help in some way, as they couldn’t actually strike. They were involved in all the chaos but couldn’t help. The soup kitchens and food banks allowed them to play a role, and I think the play gets across the real strength of these women rising up in difficult times. What’s it like to be a young playwright writing about an event that happened in 1984? Do you think your age gives the play a different perspective? I found the miners’ strike fascinating, but yes, being 33 I didn’t actually live through it. That said, I lived in the aftermath of it – I was actually born on the day the miners went back to work! My family doesn’t have a mining background but going

to school with kids whose families did, whose fathers were miners, I felt the after-effects of the strike. Ray [Castleton, cowriter] was from a unionised miner’s family, so he’s a walking book on the subject! He’s 70-years-old so we’re a bizarre medley of seniority but have the same sense of humour. How was it working with Sheffielder Ray Castleton as cowriter? How did you decide to team up? It’s been brilliant. Ray saw Operation Crucible on an artist night, and he stuck around in the bar afterwards. I happened to have a pint with him and we got chatting; it was then I first told him about my idea of setting a play in a mining community. It was probably the most fortuitous night of my life as Rob Hastie, Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, walked in when we were speaking about it and said he’d commission the show! Unfortunately, he left without giving me his number, so I scoured Twitter and the rest of the internet until I found it! Back in November the play was just a suggestion over a pint – then by December it was commissioned. You’re originally from Manchester, so what has caused the interest in writing plays based in Sheffield and South Yorkshire? Operation Crucible was a historical event that no-one really knew about, and I wanted to recreate what it might have been like, to tell people about the horror. That opportunity led to this opportunity, all after meeting Ray over a pint. I love Sheffield

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and definitely have a soft spot for it. I have family around here so I come back fairly often – and it’s just a great place with a fascinating history. Is Chicken Soup trying to make a political statement through looking at the hardship caused to communities following the Miners’ Strike and the Brexit vote? I’m not making any claim about it. The play is split between 1984 and 2016, 32 years apart, and the communities are so different. In 1984, mining communities were uniting to reestablish their identity. 32 years later and communities are trying to find an identity amidst individual, split political identities. The play isn’t meant to show political opinions, because that’s a divisive topic – if you go in too hard on either side you’ll alienate people. Of course, Brexit is massive in shaping the next two decades – but in Rotherham over half voted leave, and ultimately more people wanted leave than remain. Chicken Soup is about bringing a community together onstage, not necessarily the politics.

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IndieFlicks Sentinel Brewing // Feb 7 Feel un-enlightened on films? IndieFlicks monthly short film festival at Sentinel Brewery in Sheffield will be showing short films from across the world. You’ll vote for your favourite one at the end of the night, and special guests will be there to answer any questions. The night will end with a Feature Short – handpicked by a panel of judges – and you’ll leave feeling educated and cultured. sentinelbrewing.co Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Showroom Cinema // Feb 22 // £4.50 The Showroom always provides something different, and tonight won’t be any different. Their showing of this West End hit on the silver screen stars Jack O’Connell - who is proving himself as a truly respectable and versatile actor – and talented co-star Sienna Miller. This theatrical performance truly does this American classic justice. showroomworkstation.org.uk Frost/Nixon Crucible Theare // 22 Feb – 17 Mar // From £15 In 1974 Richard Nixon became the only US President in history to resign from office, immersed in one of the biggest scandals in American political history: Watergate. A captivating dramatization of the postWatergate TV interviews, Kate Hewitt (Tribes) directs this landmark play in the first British production since its awardwinning 2006 debut. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Mamma Mia! Lyceum Theatre // 27 Feb – 17 Mar // From £17.50 Join the ultimate feel-good party at MAMMA MIA!, the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical!Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Skip Rap Theatre Deli // Feb 15 Skip Rap is an angry love song to grit, endurance and creativity. Alan has packed a lot into his 41 years; not least a 15-year career as an artist, touring nationally and internationally; but Alan knows what it’s like to be put down and cast asideA He delivers a defiant and bold performance about what it’s like to be treated like trash and how you find your way out of the junk. theatredelicatessen.co.uk www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 99

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@GlennAirey ‘Steel City Derby’ sounds alright but I’d like to think people in Sheffield call it the ‘Gentlemen’s Relish’. @JoroRestaurant Thank you #aahospitality for awarding us #3rosettes - we are blown away! Well done and thank you… @beatts94 Them tuc cheese sandwiches are an absolute gamechanger

Orielle Delight Turning up the indie pop scene with teenage dreams and baggy jeans, our slightly delayed Exposed session with Halifax trio The Orielles is now available to view in all its glory on the site. tinyurl.com/y8z9gb3m

Soppy Sods Knock ‘em bandy this year with our guide to the best Valentine’s dates in Sheff. Thank us later. tinyurl.com/y8ts45g

Strangers on a Train @ The Lyceum What did our reviewer think to the latest stage adaptation of the Hitchcock classic? Head to our culture reviews to find out. tinyurl.com/yatp7m4m

You’ve Cat to be Kitten Me… Heard that Sheff will soon be hosting its first ‘Cat Festival’ this summer? No, well it’s true – and if your feline it then we’ve got the lowdown on this paw-some event. (Just stop, please. – Ed.) tinyurl.com/y7ch65hn

Kid in America “Music, however, still has passion at the heart of the very best examples, and that will never change.” We have a quick natter with 80s pop star Kim Wilde ahead of her upcoming Sheff date. tinyurl.com/y9js35up

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Derby Day This pwopa nawwty insight into last month’s Steel City derby went viral. Worth a watch, if middle-aged blokes in scarves “having it” is your sorta thing… tinyurl.com/ybmsyenk

@laura_tutill Is it just my mum that does 9 laps round Meadowhall car park, 17 potential parking spots, 4 near misses with pedestrians and 10 minutes later she finally decides on first spot she saw @NicoleMelissa17 You would get seriously fit pushing a wheelchair around Sheffield City Centre with those hills or drop dead trying. @malcolmtheyank Universal hatred of the new Leeds crest will unite the world and end all wars @GeorgiaZiggyP 2018 - Arctic Monkeys coming back and Def Leppard playing RAH and coming home later in the year Sheffield’s got 2018

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