The Fringe at Tramlines 2023 Official Programme

WELCOME TO THE FRINGE AT TRAMLINES

Lovingly compiled by the team behind Exposed Magazine in collaboration with Sheffield City Council, Sheffield BID and Tramlines Festival, this is your comprehensive guide to the best bits of this year’s Fringe at Tramlines celebrations.

CONTENTS

8: BEST OF THE FEST

There are plenty of must-sees at this year’s Fringe at Tramlines – here are some of the standouts.

12: DRASTIC//AUTOMATIC Grabbing a pew with the up-and-coming Steel City noisesmiths.

15:CHARLOTTE BRANSON

The soulful Sheff singer-songwriter talks us through her life in music.

18:TOP SHOUTS

Official Fringe at Tramlines venues highlight some of their best gigs over the weekend.

32: HENGE

We set up an intergalactic call with the much-loved cosmic dross purveyors.

35: THE LISTINGS

A comprehensive guide to what’s on across Sheffield.

47: RUSS WINSTANLEY

The godfather of Northern Soul heads to the Frog & Parrot.

61: DJANGO & THE MYSTERY MEN

Taking on a mammoth seven gigs over the weekend, we catch up with the exciting punk rockers.

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DANCING ON DEV GREEN!

At Devonshire Green, the main stage of The Fringe at Tramlines will serve up a wide range of music and a selection of food and beverages over the weekend. Under the expert curation of local music promoter, Papa Al, this stage strives to showcase a rich tapestry of musical genres that beautifully reflects Sheffield’s diverse cultural landscape.

Saturday headliners Jungle Lion are an energetic ska ensemble featuring 10 talented musicians. They will be joined on Saturday by reggae, funk, soul, and ska sounds from supporting acts, Solar Love Society and The Free Radicals. Speed for Lovers will perform their live electronic music whilst gifted reggae performer Ripton Lindsey, soul/ motown band Soul Battalion, Roma dancers Romano and Blue Street Brass join the party.

The highly acclaimed Beatles Dub Club from Chris Arnold will also feature on Saturday. Completing a varied lineup will be Los Vastardos, a new mystery band from Alex del Mango; and the Shine Performance Choir with Sista Soul..

Sunday at Devonshire Green is headlined by the magnificent Sheffield Beatles Project, joining the likes of Highway Child (soul, funk and blues), Shanghai Treason (folk-tinged punk rock), Tracks Presents (a big group of young performers from Sheffield Music School) and Rogue Siesta (funky reggae).

GETTING MOSHY AT THE WASHY

One of the city’s finest alternative rock boozers, The Washington, will be hosting everything from fast-paced punk on the Friday (see Avalanche Party and Ming City Rockers) and hard-hitting indie on the Saturday (The Rills) before seeing proceedings out with danceable rock’n’roll funk outfits (Kiziah and the Kings) and David Bowie extravaganzas (The Bowie Contingent).

From 10-piece ska partystarters on Devvy Green to street parties behind boozers, here are some of our highlights of the weekend…

THE BODEN BB BASH

Sheffield band and Exposed Award winners Before Breakfast have announced a weekend of free music on Boden Lane (behind the legendary Fagan’s pub) as part of this year’s The Fringe at Tramlines, on 22–23 July.

The 'Our Sweet Space' event is set to close down the road behind the pub (just like they did for St Patrick’s Day) and promises to be a ‘family-friendly and inclusive space,’ featuring a host of dreamy, creative and talented artists, an outdoor bar, tacos by Neepsend faves Piña, and, in their own words, some silly activities.

The weekend-long line-up features a diverse mix of emerging and seasoned talent including wonderfully uplifting and glistening harmonies from The Deep Blue, post-punk, prog-flecked psychedelia from headliners Sister Wives, a refreshingly different take on contemporary soul with delicious guitar from Kindelan, and, of course, Before Breakfast themselves.

KNOCKED IT OUTTA THE PARK

One of the city’s most popular fringe festivals, Pax in the Park, will be bringing another exciting collection of genre-crossing musicians and plentiful good vibes to Heeley People’s Park this year. Over the weekend you’ll be able to catch cosmic dross purveyors HENGE, cult rock n roll eccentric John Otway and swing/jazz aficianados the Jazz Hot Six – and that’s just a small taste of what you can experience across a packed lineup.

NO HOLDS BARD

The Shakey knows how to throw a Fringe at Tramlines party. Genre-fusing artist and producer JackieMoonbather has curated an intriguing Friday night lineup at the Gilbraltar Street venue, while Saturday sees a smorgasbord of Steel City talent taking to the stage including some of Exposed Magazine’s top shouts: Mickey Nomimono, Minds Idle, Drastic // Automatic, Nervous Pills and much, much more.

APPY DAYS

Pssst… As well as this handy printed guide, The Fringe at Tramlines has a dedicated app available on both Android and IOS. It’s the perfect accompaniment to this here publication, helping you to navigate the festival with maps, news and the latest listings (we can’t promise some of the printed times won’t change!). Simply scan the QR code and get involved!

Banging down a pub door ahead of opening time wasn’t quite how we envisaged our meeting with Sheffield three-piece Drastic Automatic, but, as The Closed Shop in Commonside, had err… closed up shop, we hastily relocated round the corner to the Springvale pub, where thankfully there were (faint) signs of life.

In a way it was a fitting start to a meeting with a band who describe their output as “music for people who are always running late” and, once the landlady had begrudgingly let us and the local early boozers in, we settled in the beer garden to catch a glimpse into the world of the dystopian tune merchants.

While they might be fresh on our radar, the current incarnation of the band – Sean Hession (Vocals), Benji Wilson (Drums) and Sissy Green (Bass) – has actually been knocking around since 2020, with Sissy telling us they “had more line-up changes than the Sugababes!” before he joined.

“It’s the first band I’ve ever had,” says Sean. “It’s not only been me learning how to play live though. Benji didn’t even play drums when we first started jamming; he was a bassist.”

Sissy started uni the year before and wound up living with Sean in halls in 2016. In his possession was the cultural capital of a fully functioning guitar amp and after borrowing it for a few years Sean and Benji finally asked Sissy to join in 2020, cementing the current line-up.

“I used to be into DJing and clubbing, and I still am,” explains Sissy, “but I had this amp that I didn’t play, and they knew that, so they’d come round and be like, ‘Can I borrow it please? Promise to bring it back.’”

“They were called the Gareth Barry’s at that time and were making the ‘Whale Milk Demos’, and I was like, ‘Please let me be in this band.’ And, eventually, they did.”

Sissy duly borrowed his brother’s bass guitar, started lending pedals, and then “smacked it and whacked it” until he had some riffs and thus, Drastic Automatic was born.

Sean expands: “That’s kind of our ethos when it comes to making music together. I don’t know anything about music theory. The only instrument lessons I’ve ever had were on drums when I was a little kid, but I lived in terraced housing in London, so the neighbours got really pissed off.

Their unique sound was cultivated during lockdown, in the abandoned former home of a Sheffield nightlife landmark, The Night Kitchen.

Benji said: “It’d been left to rot. There were holes in the floor and we were risking bronchitis from the mould. It was eerie and creepy, lots of silence –basically, it was just right for us to make music.”

Sean says: “At the time, it was fundamental to how the music sounded. Everyone was struggling mentally because of the lockdowns, and it became a place we could go once a week and be really fucking loud. It was a release.”

For Sean in particular, it provided some much-needed stability and focus at time when his life had been thrown into chaos.

Sean explains: “I had loads of crazy stuff happening in my life at the time. I was in a fire at my old student house in Broomhill. The

Ahead of their upcoming soiree at Shakespeare’s, Ash Birch caught up with Sheffield noise punks Drastic// Automatic to talk house fires, nuclear war and the local DIY scene…

equipment was really old, and it just caught fire one day. After that, I had this year of chaos and was living a little bit homeless.

“In a way it kind of incentivised me. I’d never played a gig live and me and Benji had been playing together for years. I want to make tunes and play them to people.”

Following the lockdowns, they finally got their chance to get up on stage. However, in keeping with Drastic Automatic’s chaotic style, it wasn’t always plain sailing.

Sean explains: “We’ve played nearly 20 shows now, but in a good proportion of the early ones something unexpected always happened. My very first show was at The Washington and my guitar just broke on the second to last tune.”

Now, with more gigs under their belt, they’ve begun to hone their stagecraft, displaying this newfound confidence at a recent Get Together performance. For us, they were the unexpected highlight of the day, setting the festival alight (thankfully, not literally) to a packed-out audience, who, by the second half of their set, were moshing amongst the dartboards of Neepsend Social Club to their almost unrecognisable cover of ‘Where’s Your Head At’ and original stompers like ‘The Cup Final’.

Get Together was easily their biggest show to date in their adopted hometown of Sheffield, a city they fell in love with in the years through uni and beyond.

Sean tells us why: “Sheffield is a great place to be in a band if you just want to make music.”

“It’s always had that spirit,” says Sissy. “The whole DIY scene and everyone helping each other – it’s got a collaborative spirit.”

With momentum steadily building, last year they released the first of four singles, ‘A Smash Hit for the People’, a cheery reminder of the ever-present threat of nuclear war.

Sean tells us: “The first version of that tune was written when there was a lot of tension between Iran and America, and potential nuclear fallout. I was trying to write lyrics based on the headlines and the media sensationalism around it.

“When we eventually released it, Vladimir Putin was arming up Belarus and it was around the time of the war in Ukraine, so it still seemed depressingly relevant.”

Benji added: “We’d always written songs about dystopia and apocalypse, and then COVID happened. We’d walk to the studio and there was just no one anywhere. Like full-on apocalypse Sheffield. The songs made even more sense.”

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CHARLOTTE BRANSON

We asked soulful Sheffield singer Charlotte Branson to take us on a stroll down musical memory lane…

THE FIRST RECORD I BOUGHT…

Paramore’s Brand New Eyes album is one of the first albums I bought. However, I listened to so many albums before that; my mum brought me up on artists like Sinéad O’Connor, Nirvana, ACDC, plus many more. It could be anything from opera to heavy rock.

MY FIRST GIG…

I started off doing open mic nights. I remember one of the first times I performed live was at a singing competition, aged 15. I then didn’t perform again until I attended an open mic night at Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield. I was so nervous, but as soon as I went on stage and

started singing, my love for performing grew from there. Over time, my fear has faded and now I just look forward to performing the songs I have written to a crowd of people.

THE FIRST SONG I PERFORMED…

The first song I performed was ‘It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World’ by James Brown. When I started singing, I fell in love with music from the likes of Etta James, Aretha Franklin and James Brown. Along with learning that song, I learnt ‘At Last’ by Etta James. That song will always be one of my favourite love songs.

A RECORD THAT REMINDS ME OF A SPECIFIC TIME AND PLACE…

One of the most important people to me is my mum. I remember one day years ago being in the car with her and she played one of her favourite songs by Clannad, ‘Theme from Harry’s Game’. From then, whenever I hear the song, I always think of one of the most inspirational and incredible people I know: my mum.

I FIRST FELL IN LOVE WITH MUSIC WHEN…

It’s hard to pinpoint a specific time as I was brought up to listening to music daily from when I was born. I do feel Sinéad O’Connor’s Lion and the Cobra album was a big part of my upbringing. The first gig I went to

was to AC/DC. I loved seeing the energy live, the crowd bouncing off it. My grandad was an opera singer and I feel he is a big inspiration to me. He died when I was six-weeks-old, but his spirit and incredible musical talent will always be an inspiration to me.

A SONG I WISH I’D WRITTEN… Lana Del Rey is a big influence when it comes to songwriting, so I would pick one of her songs. ‘Video Games’ and ‘Born to Die’ by Lana Del Rey are both songs that are lyrically amazing.

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A- Z TOP SHOUTS

ADAM MASTERSON

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This talented singer-songwriter from London taught himself guitar and was writing his own songs by the age of 16. Think modern-day Van Morrison blended with Ryan Adams, Dylan and The Band.

 Alder // Thursday / 20:00

AIRPORT DAD

Airport Dad are a 4-piece alternative band from Nottingham. Formed in 2022, they have already played BBC Introducing East Midlands Live as well as various venues across the city. Influences from Wolf Alice, The Mysterines, Suede and many more.

 Alder // Friday // 20:00-21:00

APRICOT BALLROOM

Apricot Ballroom are an audiophile party crew, sound system, mix series and record label based in Sheffield.

 Saturday // Hope Works // 23:00-00:30

ARCHIE BAKER &THE BLUE MEANIES

8-piece contemporary soul & blues band with an energetic live show.

 Saturday // Maida Vale // 15:00

AIR DRAWN DAGGER

Electro-Emo, Angst-Pop collective. Frequently receiving rave reviews and comparisons from My Chemical Romance to Paramore, Air Drawn Dagger hit you with huge pop hooks, melancholic guitars and earnest emotion.

 Yellow Arch // Saturday // 21:35-22:05

ALEX OHM

Birmingham-born troubadour and talented singer-songwriter.

 Friday // Network (Nothern Exposure) // 20:00

ASTRELS

Astrels are singer-songwriter Steve Edwards, multi-instrumentalist Joe Newman and drummer Paolo Mazzoni. Their sound is described as cinematic, dystopian, pop, rock electronica that grooves.

 Heeley People’s Park // Saturday // 18:30-19:30

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AVALANCHE PARTY

Feral garage-punk from the wild North Yorkshire Moors.

 Washington // Friday // 22:00-23:00

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THE BOWIE CONTINGENT

A tribute to David Bowie playing cuts from the Berlin Trilogy.

 Washington // Sunday // 15:45-16:30

BEFORE BREAKFAST

It’s Our Sweet Space & we’ll sing if we want to. Expect spine-tingling harmonies.

 Fagans // Saturday // 20:30-21:30

BJORN - ABBA TRIBUTE

The UK’s best live tribute to these 70’s icons. Playing ALL their hits with a fantastic full-costumed live show.

 Sunday // Maida Vale // 20:00

CHERI

Catch CHERI for smooth grooves and HI-NRG nonsense in the perfect weekend DJ set.

 Bungalows & Bears // Sunday // 17:45-22:00

CATHY KIO

Fusing a creative blend of indie, rock and pop, Cathy perfects the art of a rhythmic but dreamy sound.

 Alder // Friday // 19:00-20:00

CHARLOTTE BRANSON

Soulful Sheffield singer combining a mixture of RnB, pop and hip-hop styles.

 Frog & Parrot // Thursday // 19:00

CRAIG CASSIERA

Specialising in a hybrid sound where Melodic Techno meets Indie Dance, Craig has the perfect vibe to close the night off in style.

 Fez // Saturday // 04:30-06:30

DAISY PEACOCK

Indie-pop singer/songwriter.

 Saturday // Network (Indoor) // 19:30

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DEAD HARTS

A staple in the hardcore metal community since early 2010s, Dead Harts returned in 2021 after suffering the loss of their life-long friend and drummer Ant Allen. Now, they’re back to take the world on headfirst once again.

 Yellow Arch // Saturday // 22:25-23:10

THE DEEP BLUE

Wonderfully uplifting, shimmering offerings flowing with glistening harmonies.

 Fagans // Saturday // 17:00-17:30

DELVE DEEPER

This year occupying the outdoor terrace at Walkabout. Deep house will be the focus with well-respected DD founders and residents Jenny Fu and Liam Connolly heading up the bill outside. Club Classics playing inside!

 Walkabout // Saturday // 14:00-03:00

DJANGO JONES & THE MYSTERY MEN

Post-punk band recently bursting onto the live scene with an energetic sound: resounding vocals, punching drums and overdriven guitars, the band’s volatility promises a relentless experience.

 Yellow Arch // Sunday // 20:30-21:00

Bringing the party to Alder will be the Sheffield-based events purveyors specialising in all things Dozeh™ … and dance music, obviously.

 Alder // Saturday // 16:00-01:00

DRASTIC//AUTOMATIC

Music for people who are always running late – dystopian anthems from Sheffield’s concrete underbelly.

 Yellow Arch // Sunday // 19:40-20:10

DREAMFLOWER COLLECTIVE

This 6-piece soul, hip-hop and jazz ensemble from Sheffield will be bringing the vibes to Bungs & Bears.

 Bungalows & Bears // Friday // 22:00-22:45

DUSKY

Dusky are London production duo Nick Harriman and Alfie Granger-Howell.

 Saturday // Hope Works // 01:15-3:15

DOZEH DJ TAKEOVER

DYLAN SMITH

Hailing from Lincoln, rising star DJ Dylan Smith plays all night long fusing house, bassline, garage and RnB.

 Fez // Friday // 23:00-04:30

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GET DOWN SERVICES

Undefined by genre, uninspired by life and unimpressed with landlords: introducing getdown services.

 Alder // Friday // 22:00-23:00

FEMUR

Sheffield’s favourite psych-rock outfit make a welcome return to YA, bringing with them their inimitable brand of doomy psychedelic garage.

 Yellow Arch // Friday // 23:00-23:45

JEKYLL

Expansive, melancholic soundscapes, dynamic mood shifts and visceral intensity.

 Frog & Parrot // Saturday // 21:10

HALOGENIX FT. BLACKEYE MC

Critical Music Drum & Bass DJ/Producer hosted by the legendary Blackeye MC.

 Dryad Works // Friday // 02:00-03:00

HENGE

HENGE have been delighting audiences with “Cosmic Dross” since their spaceship Mushroom One landed on earth seven years ago. Expect music somewhere between rave and prog rock.

 Heeley People’s Park // Friday // 20:00-21:30

JUNGLE LION

A long-time festival favourite, Jungle Lion are a high energy ten-piece Ska and Reggae band, who have supported the Skatalites, the Wailers, Toots & the Maytals, UB40, the Beat, the Selecter, Bad Manners and many more.

 Devonshire Green // Saturday // 20:00-21:00

KINDELAN

A refreshingly different take on contemporary soul with delicious guitar.

 Fagans // Saturday // 19:00-19:30

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KIZIAH AND THE KINGS

Bringing an eclectic blend of styles from reggae, rock ‘n’ roll and funk together.

 Washington // Sunday // 22:00-22:50

KYLE ROBERTSON

The Mando label boss and event promoter combines a huge signature sound with a sleep-when-you’re-dead attitude to bring an unstoppable tidal wave of tech-house bangers.

 Fez // Saturday // 03:00-04:30

LEMUR CONSPIRACY

Expect some high-energy jazz improv to get you swinging nicely into the Saturday evening.

 Bungalows & Bears // Saturday // 18:15-19:00

LO SHEA

The founder of Sheffield’s No Bounds Festival is behind the decks at his second home. Expect a special set!

 Saturday // Hope Works // 00:30-01:15

LVCKY

Lvcky is a DJ from Nottingham bringing hugely danceable electronic and garage vibes.

 Saturday // Hope Works (Room 2) // 23:00-00:45

MARTIN STEPHENSON AND THE DAINTEES

A British rock/folk/pop band from Newcastle, known for their eclectic mix of musical styles, songwriting skills and energetic performances.

 Heeley People’s Park // Sunday // 16:30-18:00

LOS VASTARDOS

A crazy and mystical ceremony; this 3-piece Spaghetti Western/Tarantino-inspired outfit promise a beguiling live experience.

 Bungalows & Bears // Saturday // 17:00-17:45

MATILDA SHAKES

Anthemic indie rock band based in Sheffield.

 Friday // Network (Outdoor) // 22:10

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MICA SEFIA

Mica’s going far. A powerful stage presence with emotive sensitivity.

 Fagans // Sunday // 15:00-15:30

MIK ARTISTIK’S EGO TRIP

A band described as “genuinely delightful, funny, frightening, and indescribable”. They are a regular favorite at Glastonbury and have achieved an enviable reputation at many of the major UK festivals.

 Heeley People’s Park // Saturday // 14:00-15:00

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PAPA NUGS B2B FRAZER RAY

Multi-genre mix and blend masters from London on a wavey back-to-back set!

 Dryad Works // Friday // 01:00-04:00

PASSIVE FIX

Genre-bending live outfit blending pop, rock, metal, jazz and punk.

 Sunday // Network (Indoor) // 21:10

THE RILLS

London via Lincoln indie bandits writing bangers for small-town life.

 Washington // Saturday // 22:00-22:50

NOVA // JESS BREAME AND THE GYPSY SOULS // VARDY

Three outstanding original acts: South Yorkshire rock, modern country sounds and insightful ska-punk ditties.

 Friday // Maida Vale // 19:00-21:00

PARTICLE FT. BLACKEYE MC

Drum & Bass DJ/ Producer signed by Critical Music.

 Dryad Works // Friday // 01:00-02:00

RUSS WINSTANLEY

The man who started the legendary Wigan Casino Club and the un-disputed ‘King’ of stomping Northern Soul.

 Frog & Parrot // Sunday // 17:00

LEOPOLD SQUARE PRESENTS

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RIPTON LINDSAY

DJ, ooet, dancer and choreographer presents ‘Jamaican Carifolk Dance’. Ripton has worked with the likes of Afrika Bambaataa of Zulu Nation, Daddy G (Massive Attack), Aquasky, Freq Nasty and Mr Benn, amongst others.

 Saturday // Devonshire Green // 16:30-17:10

SHANGHAI TREASON

Folk-tinged punk rock straight outta Yorkshire, mixing snarling guitars with banjo.

 Sunday // Devonshire Green // 15:30-16:00

SARAH JAY HAWLEY

A platinum-winning, internationally renowned singer/songwriter with a career spanning 30 years and over 80 releases to her name.

 Heeley People’s Park // Sunday // 18:30-19:30

ROUTE 180

Playing two 45-minute sets, this 6 piece band playing the best rock and pop classics from across the decades.

 Saturday // Maida Vale // 17:00-19:00

SCOTT GASCOIGNE

Aside from releases on Mando Records, Scott has released tracks on Sleeping is Cheating, 3000 Bas and Soko records over his 13 year DJ career.

 Fez // Saturday // 01:00-02:00

SHEFFIELD BEATLES PROJECT

Going beyond the remit of a traditional tribute act, The Sheffield Beatles Project unites some of the city’s finest musicians with a live orchestra to recreate entire Beatles albums.

 Sunday // Devonshire Green // 18:00-19:00

SAYTR PLAY

An exciting and innovative band from Manchester with a unique brand of indie sounds.

 Frog & Parrot // Friday // 23:00

SISTER WIVES

Bilingual dreamweavers. Post-punk, prog-flecked psychedelia. Let’s finish weird.

 Fagans // Sunday // 20:30-21:30

SOUL TRAIN

Famed Sheffield boxer Johnny Nelson will be bringing his Soul Train event for a huge Saturday night after-party. Expect the finest funk, soul and disco tracks.

 Church – Temple of Fun // Saturday // 21:00

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SPEED FOR LOVERS

A drummer with holes drilled in his cymbals making them smash like a machine, a shouty bass bloke howling at the true-blue moon and a lady tech warrior firing off samples and singing with mercury vocals to make your heart melt.

 Saturday // Dev Green // 17:15-17:45

SOLAR LOVE SOCIETY

Sheffield-based seven-piece fusion band, playing their own explosive mix of up-tempo reggae, funk, soul-rock, ska and dub grooves. They’ve quickly earned a reputation as one of Sheffield’s hottest live bands.

 Saturday // Devonshire Green // 19:00-19:30

SPECTRAL

Female Drum & Bass DJ pushing the Critical Music sound hard in her sets!

 Dryad Works // Friday // 03:00-04:00

TEKKERS

Tekkers create Bassline/Garage/DNB music in Sheffield.

 Saturday // Hope Works (Room 2) // 00:45-02:15

STATE8

State8 is the new alias of Alex Schmitz. The ethos for this new project encompasses all his career influences: house, garage and techno,sprinkled with a dose of funk.

 Fez // Saturday // 02:00-03:00

STEVIE WATTS ORGAN TRIO WITH ALICE ARMSTRONG

Highly regarded sidemen who’ve worked with many big-name artists. Joined by Alice Armstrong's powerful vocals to perform their own blend of soul, funk, blues and jazz.

 Heeley People’s Park // Friday // 18:30-19:30

TRUE FICTION

One of Church’s resident DJs, True Fiction, will be playing dancefloor classics across all genres to kick off the weekend.

 Church – Temple of Fun // Friday

WE ARE NOT DEVO

A hugely popular British tribute band to the American new wave artists, We Are Not Devo have been praised by critics and fans alike, and have even been endorsed by Devo themselves.

 Heeley People’s Park // Saturday // 20:00-21:30

WE HATE THE SHARKMAN

The funkiest of Sheffield Uni’s alumni take to the stage – an up-and-coming six piece jazz/ funk/swing band.

 Bungalows & Bears // Saturday // 19:30-20:15

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WORK IN TV

On the rise are this Sheffield-based alternative indie band - danceable and anthemic in equal measure.

 Washington // Saturday // 20:45-21:20

THE WONDERWHYS

Playing the best rock, funk, pop and party cover over two 45-minute sets.

 Saturday // Maida Vale //19:00

HELLO ZPOR! HOW ARE YOU DOING TODAY?

Greetings human. I feel especially buoyant today. For we have released a new album on your planet: Alpha Test 4.

YOUR MUSIC COMBINES ELEMENTS OF VARIOUS GENRES, INCLUDING ROCK, ELECTRONICA AND PSYCHEDELIA. HOW DO YOU APPROACH BLENDING THESE DIFFERENT STYLES TO CREATE A UNIQUE HENGE SOUND?

Oh, dear human, we bring you music from other worlds. Thus, any similarities to the Earth genres that you mention are merely coincidental.

YOUR NEW ALBUM, ALPHA TEST 4, IS OUT NOW. WHAT SETS THIS RECORD APART FROM OTHER ALBUMS RELEASED ACROSS THE GALAXIES? This record is a unique interplanetary collaboration. The group known as HENGE is comprised of four lifeforms; each creature is of a different species with their own particular background and creative impulse. I am from Agricular in Cosmos Redshift 7. From a young age I was swaddled in the musical traditions of my people, surrounded by the ancient Agriculan artform we call ‘Cosmic Dross’. Another band member, Brother Goo, is

from Venus. He is the lone survivor of a catastrophic climate apocalypse on his planet and we found that violent bass frequencies had a therapeutic effect on his nervous system. Our drummer, Nom, is from Xylanthia in the Sirius Star System. He is primarily a water-dwelling creature; a many-tentacled being, whose amphibious rhythms are known to incite much dancing. The newest member of our crew is a human being known as Grok. His aptitude for wild synthesis is a huge asset to our mission. Though many interplanetary musical collaborations exist across the galaxy, we are unaware of any other records that have been made with this particular combination of species.

HOW DO YOU APPROACH THE SONGWRITING PROCESS AS A BAND? DO

With their landing at Pax in the Park imminent, we set up celestial communications with Zpor, front-creature of interplanetary cosmic dross purveyors HENGE, to discuss the band’s latest sonic transmissions and what we earthlings can expect from their visit.

YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC RITUALS, METHODS OR COSMIC TECHNOLOGIES YOU EMPLOY?

Yes, our method is to play. When I say ‘play’ I refer to the following definition: ‘Play – verb: to employ oneself in diversion, amusement or recreation.’ Or, to put it another way – fun.

HOW DO YOU HANDLE CREATIVE DIFFERENCES OR CONFLICTS WITHIN THE BAND? ARE THERE ANY STRATEGIES YOU EMPLOY TO MAINTAIN A HARMONIOUS WORKING DYNAMIC?

Actually, though it has never occurred to me before, we have never had any musical conflict within the band. We are so enamoured with each other’s creative suggestions that any creative differences are a source of wonder rather than conflict. And, now that we

have spent seven years and made multiple records together, our four minds are as one harmonious, utterly synchronised multi-mind.

YOU’LL BE JOINING OUR FRIENDS AT PAX IN THE PARK FOR A HEADLINE SHOW. FOR THOSE WHO’VE NOT WITNESSED A HENGE SHOW IN THE FLESH, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE IT?

A HENGE sonic transmission is unlike any conventional musical performance that exists on Earth. One key difference is that we use a mixture of telepathic waves and sound waves at our gatherings. These two different wave types coalesce together in a spiral pattern (similar in appearance to the double helix of DNA). Once absorbed, this has the effect of stimulating euphoria in the human central nervous system. In

this way, we intend to catalyse joy in the hearts of the citizens of Sheffield on 21st July.

LOOKING AHEAD, WHAT ARE YOUR LONG-TERM GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS FOR HENGE?

We have observed that here on Earth, seriousness levels have reached a dangerous peak. This is accompanied by an epidemic of sadness which is spreading at an alarming rate. And so, our mission is to reach as many humans as possible with our sonic joy beams. These therapeutic soundwaves are known to provide lasting relief from the negative impact of seriousness.

HENGE WILL PERFORM AT PAX IN THE PARK ON FRIDAY 21ST JULY, 20:00-21:30.

LIST INGS

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ALDER

20:00-23:00

ADAM MASTERSON

This talented singer-songwriter has taught himself guitar and was writing his own songs by the age of sixteen. He made his start in the music industry in his late teens, playing in several bands on the London circuit. His debut 2003 album fits in with albums by new wave of folk rock and alt country artists.

DELICIOUS CLAM

20:00

TURBO DIESEL

Dirty and powerful sounds of British rock from the 70s and 80s.

21:00

GOOD NEWS

“Sheffield’s eastern bloc enthusiasts”.

22:00

GIMIC

Hardcore Bristol punk, aggressive, reverb band.

23:00

MOCK TUDORS

HRH Richard of Rawmarsh, Tom Thumb and Benry VIII. DIY punk rock.

23:30 - 02:00

DJS

FROG & PARROT

22:00

SECRET HEADLINER

21:00

DJANGO JONES & THE MYSTERY MEN

20:00

SAINTS AMONG US

19:00

CHARLOTTE BRANSON

PLOT 22

21:00 - 01:00

P22 & SK!NT PRESENTS: TZUSAN & SHOGUN Scottish hip-hop heavyweights.

THE WASHINGTON

20:30-21:00

SINCE TORINO

Newly formed alternative folk rock from the Steel City.

21:15-21:45

PILLOW FORT

Leicester upstarts mixing shades of math rock and punk from the past couple of decades.

22:00-22:45

JUMPER BOY

A blend of math-rock and indie, Jumper Boy showcase both musical depth and blood pumping dancefloor fillers.

FRIDAY LISTINGS

ALDER

19:00-20:00

CATHY KIO

Fusing a creative blend of indie, rock and pop, Cathy perfects the art of a rhythmic but dreamy sound. Her lyrics tease the boundary of spoken word, with almost every line holding hidden weight and meaning.

20:00-21:00

AIRPORT DAD

Airport dad are a four-piece alternative band from Nottingham. Formed in 2022, they have already achieved playing BBC Introducing East Midlands Live and have played various venues across the city. Taking influences from Wolf Alice, The Mysterines, Suede and many more.

21:00-22:00

GUTS

22:00-23:00

GET DOWN SERVICES

Undefined by genre, uninspired by life and unimpressed with landlords.

BUNGALOWS AND BEARS

19:30-20:15

DJANGO JONES AND THE MYSTERY MEN

Sheffield-based bringers of the ruckus. A post-punk band with an energetic sound.

20:45-21:30

EMMA SAVILLE

Evocative singer-songwriter spanning R&B, soul, hip-hop and pop.

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22:00-22:45

DREAMFLOWER COLLECTIVE

Six-piece soul, hip-hop and jazz ensemble from Sheffield.

CORPORATION

19:30 - 20:00

VOID MAW

Three-piece sludge from Yorkshire.

20:15 - 20:45

CASING

Metal, punk, noise, doom, dludge mix.

21:00 - 21:30

DEAD IN LATVIA

Rock, metal, anti-dub.

21:45 - 22:30

DIPLOID

Australian heavy music. Crushing, urgent, depressing and fierce.

CHURCH – TEMPLE OF FUN

EVENING

TRUE FICTION

One of Church’s trusted resident DJs, True Fiction, will be playing dancefloor classics across all genres to kick off the weekend.

DELICIOUS CLAM

23:00 - 04:00

DJS

23:00

BIG BREAK

Heavy rock/metal.

22:00

SISTER WIVES

Inspired by Welsh mythology, which threads itself throughout the record’s cavernous mix of psychedelia, folk, post-punk.

21:00

HANG LINTON

Splicing avant-funk, dance punk & breakbeats, based in Leeds.

20:00

SOFFTNESS

Post-punk band from Nottingham.

DRYAD WORKS

MAIN ROOM: CRITICAL SOUND

23:45-01:00

JUNGLIST ALLIANCE

Forged in Sheffield in the late 90s. Jungle.

01:00-02:00

PARTICLE FT BLACKEYE MC

Drum and Bass DJ and producer signed by Critical Music.

02:00-03:00

HALOGENIX FT BLACKEYE MC

Critical Music Drum and Bass DJ and producer hosted by the legendary Blackeye MC.

03:00-04:00

SPECTRAL

Female Drum and Bass DJ pushing the Critical Music sound hard in her sets!

04:00-05:00

LUNAR

Local Drum and Bass DJ from Sheffield.

05:00-06:00

REBURF

Drum and Bass DJ from the Steel City.

BACKROOM: MULTIGENRE TAKEOVER

23:45-01:00

BODGEIT AND SCARPER

Duo Bodgeit and Scarper play high energy beats together!

01:00-04:00

PAPA NUGS B2B FRAZER RAY

Multigenre, mix and blend masters from London on a wavey back to back set!

04:00-05:00

PHAZED TAKEOVER

Local event brand and sound system.

RAVE CAVE: RESIDENT’S PARTY

11:45-01:00

MELLY D

Sheffield based multigenre DJ and event organiser from Sheffield.

01:00-02:00

JK

Expect nothing less than high energy and maximum vibes inside!

03:00-04:00

DON VELLA

Mix and Blend master of all genres.

04:00-05:00

BREAKHOVEN

Dryad Works resident and GP crew member.

FEZ SHEFFIELD

23:00-04:30

DYLAN SMITH

Hailing from Lincoln, rising star DJ Dylan Smith plays all night long fusing House, Bassline, Garage, Grange and R&B.

FROG & PARROT

19:00-20:00

THE DIRT

20:00-21:00

SUPERA MORZA

21:00-22:00

MARSEILLE

22:00-23:00

THE MERCIANS

23:00-00:00

SAYTR PLAY

HAGGLERS

18:30 - 19:00

DJANGO JONES AND THE MYSTERY MEN

Post-punk band from Sheffield known for a screeching and energetic sound.

19:15 - 19:45

WARREN IRELAND

Combines commanding vocals, electrifying guitar playing and beatboxing.

20:00 - 20:30

ABS

Neo soul music.

20:45 - 21:15

Water People

Genre-bending, shape-shifting art pop from Sheffield’s finest thalassophiles.

HATCH

18:00-01:00 (Specific set timesTBC)

Phoneutrian

Electronic-based tracks, albums and mixesbeats, soundscapes, meditations & freakouts.

Slug Milk

Mysterious folk music.

Ornate Coalmine

Melodic art rock shouters.

James Ewan Tait

Weirdo crooner, noise-enthusiast from Sheffield.

Creaking Twitch

Coventry Based Punchy and Political 3 Piece.

Knorke

Fab-four punch out swinging melodic tunes.

Yo Dynamo

Tribal rhythyms and frenetic energy from this powerhouse duo.

Bean Weevil

Grungey-pop four-piece.

Ensemble

Blobb Ross

Modular synth set from Si Atkinson. Swirling, glistening melodic joy.

MAIDA VALE

19:00-21:00

Nova // Jess Breame and The Gypsy Souls // Vardy

Three outstanding original acts: South Yorkshire rock, modern country sounds and insightful ska-punk ditties.

MOLLY MALONE’S

22:00 – 02:00

Jake and the Box

A dynamic cover band with a versatile repertoire, they transition from classic rock anthems to modern pop hits, ensuring a non-stop singalong experience. Get ready to dance, sing, and lose yourself in their upbeat tunes that guarantee an unforgettable night.

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PAX IN THE PARK: HEELEY PEOPLE’S PARK

16:00-16:30

Django Jones and the Mystery Men

Django Jones and the Mystery Men are a post-punk band drawing inspiration from The White Stripes and Idles.

17:00-18:00

Speed for Lovers

Once described as a ‘dark pulsing new wave with elements of disco punk’, Speed for Lovers are here to make you dance. The band consists of Moony on bass and vocals, Liam on drums Kitty on vocals and a synthesiser known as Korg Kaossilator.

18:30-19:30

Stevie Watts Organ Trio feat. Alice Armstrong

The Stevie Watts Organ Trio is a group of highly regarded sidemen who’ve worked with many big-name artists. They come together with Alice Armstrong, known for her powerful vocals, to perform their own blend of Hammond soul, funk, blues, and jazz.

19:30-20:00

Sheffield Arts Lab

Sheffield Arts Lab (SHLAB) is an involuntary disorganisation, an organic amorphous movement that seeks to provoke wonder, disbelief and delirium harnessing art, humour and magic.

20:00-21:30

HENGE

HENGE have been delighting audiences with ‘Cosmic Dross’ since their spaceship Mushroom One landed on Earth seven years ago. Expect music between rave and prog rock.

NETWORK

AWAY DAY STAGE

22:10

Matilda Shakes

21:00

Shader

20:00

Bored Marsh

19:00

x2 Fast

20:00

Bored Marsh

19:00

x2 Fast

18:00

Marseille

17:00

Crooked Ties

Northern Exposure Stage

21:30

Laurie Wright

20:00

Alex Ohm

19:00

Casino

18:00

Shadows of Silhouette

17:30

The Rooster Band

PLOT 22:

21:00-21:30

Izuku

PLOT 22 X SK!NT

With an electrifying mix of nostalgic classics and crowd-pleasing hits, Izuku takes you on a musical journey that will have you dancing all night long.

21:30 – 22:00

Hyphyn

Clean flows, catchy hooks, and exceptional music are redefining the northern rapper aesthetic. With a blend of old and new school, this talented artist provides a refreshing new sound.

22:15 – 22:45

Rasiah

A mix of hard hitting lyricism, old school vibes and wavy flows.

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23:00 – 00:00

Tzusan + Shogun & Medallion Man

Focus on intricate lyricism and immersive narratives, the Scottish rap weave tales of life leaving audiences spellbound with every word. Backed by DJ, Medallion Man.

00:00 – 01:00

Forca, Ace Gray, Kidblu3, Zhay, Aleroh, To finish the night we have an emerging talent cypher hosted by the renowned DJ Forca, featuring a selection of home grown and outta town talent. Versatile lyricist Ace Gray will be taking the stage, alongside rising stars KidBlu3, Aleroh and Zhay.

RECORD JUNKEE

CREATIVE END TRAIL STAGE

16:10

Fuzz Lightyear

17:00

Dan Ottewell

17:50

Hollows

18:40

Scum

19:30

Monakis

20:20

The Early Mornings

21:10

The Lotts

22:00

Pyncher

Sidney and Matilda

17:00

My Lofi Heart

18:00

Lonesome Dead

19:00

Cait Gregory

20:00

Sweet Beast

21:00

Minds Idle

22:00

Blackwaters

23:00 – 04:00

Factor 50 (After Hours with Fetamorphosis, Colettee, 97/98)

SHAKESPEARE'S

JACKIE MOONBATHER PRESENTS

An all-day lineup of talent - singers, MCs and DJs curated by local musician/producer Jackie Moonbather.

THE WASHINGTON

17:00-17:30

Yutaniii

Leeds five-piece influenced by sci-fi and horror. An overwhelming sense of existential dread.

18:00-18:30

Skitzwizards

Vitriolic hardcore punk from Nottingham.

19:00-19:30

Fuzz Lightyear

Leeds based noise grunge for a post-punk age.

20:00-20:30

Ming City Rockers

Steve Albini produced punks bringing “the spirit of MC5”.

21:00-21:30

Mouthparts

Unhinged garage punks from outta space.

22:00-23:00

Avalanche Party

Feral garage-punk from the wild North Yorkshire Moors.

WEST STREET LIVE

19:20 - 19:50

Katrina Tia Charles

Soft, ballad, acoustic style.

20:10 - 20:40

Beluga

Funk and jazz-infused fuzz rock from Sheffield.

21:00 - 21:30

Last Sons

Rappers Duke01 and turntablist.

21:50 - 22:30

The Macaws

A crazy mix of Latin, African and Jazz music infused with insane energy of 6 mischievous musicians.

22:50 - 23:50

Rockit Dog (covers)

A Rock n roll band from Coalville.

YELLOW ARCH

20:15 – 20:45

Hopeful Dream Cult

Sheffield newbies playing out tracks from their debut album

21:10 – 21:40

Galloping Dick

Suave, atmospheric blues with a prevailing sense of glamour and danger

22:00 – 22:40

SNAKERATTLERS

A deathrock/rank rockabilly band from York - ruthless, incendiary and extremely kinetic. A brutal and intense sonic assault; a highly volatile and interactive live show combines with blasting, primal drums and cranked-up, white knuckle guitar abuse

23:00 – 23:45

FEMUR

Sheffield’s favourite psych-rock outfit make a return to YA. They play a kind of doomy psychedelic garage, but it’s doomy. It whirls and swirls. It’s a sound that you want to dive into and go deeper and deeper into it.

00:00 – 03:00

BUZZBOMB DJS

DJs spinning wax til 3am.

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21:30-23:15

CPSMITH (CPU RECORDS)

Label boss of the revered Sheffield record label, CPU records. Nuff said.

SATURDAY LISTINGS

ALDER

16:00-01:00

DOZEH DJ TAKEOVER

Sheffield-based dance music.

BAL FASHIONS

13:00-14:00

CAFÉ RESIDENTS

Exciting and reliable techno plates from Café residents Benny Maths, Medallion Man and Priminhio.

14:00-15:30

COLECTA (THE BEATRIACHY)

Formative figure of The Beatriachy, MP3mpire and the Thirdspace imprints. Expect darker percussive tunes, fun-filled bass and techno hybrids.

15:30-17:00

AARON DYNAMIC (CONTROL)

Electro-infused party pusher resident of ‘Control’, ready yourself up for cutting-edge dance floor heaters.

17:00-20:00

SHEFFIELD TECHNO INSTITUTE (RESIDENTS B2B2B)

STI residents Anagramm, Celler Dwellar and Randy Lahey. They throw energetic parties playing techno.

20:00-21:30

DENNIS ROSWELL (CONTROL)

Another resident of the Sheffield underground techno crew, ‘Control’. Prepare to be slapped with high octane electro and fast-paced techno.

23:15-01:00

RUBES

Saturated, booty and acid inspired rave vibes from the co-founder of The Real Hou$wives Party Crew.

BATH HOTEL

17:00 - 18:00

VOODOO FUZZ

Diy-Punk riding on the rims in Sheffield, trying to spread love across divides.

18:30 - 22:00

AMJ WITH SUPPORT FROM JAMES TAPLIN AND MICK HOLMES

String of acts presented with the folks from Honey Bee Blues Club.

BUNGALOWS AND BEARS

14:30-15:15

WARREN IRELAND

The highest energy from just one man. Combines commanding vocals, electrifying guitar playing and intrinsic beatboxing for a powerful set.

15:45-16:30

DEAD SLOW HOOT

Newly emerging intense sonic extravaganza. Bittersweet, anthemic, melancholy alt rock made in Sheffield.

17:00-17:45

LOS VASTARDOS

A crazy and mystical ceremony, a must see.

18:15-19:00

LEMUR CONSPIRACY

A high energy jazz improv to set you in a trance. Classic rock/90s alternative/indie.

19:30-20:15

WE HATE THE SHARKMAN

The funkiest of Sheffield Uni’s alumni.

20:45-21:30

UNANNOUNCED ACT

Not much to say here, except not to be missed.

22:00-22:45

MALAH PALINKA

Sheffield-based pop-fusion. Eight-piece band with a passion for hyphens. An entrancing live performance.

CHURCH - TEMPLE OF FUN

21:00 - 02:00

JOHNNY NELSON’S SOUL TRAIN

Old school set playing the best funk, soul and disco.

CORPORATION

13:10 - 13:40

AGAINST THE GRAIN

Band based in Norfolk.

14:00 - 14:40

FIREGARDEN

Sexy, funky prog ‘n’ roll.

15:00 - 15:50

FEAR LIES

Thunderous anthemic rock! High tempo and engaging shows.

16:10 - 16:40

ZERO WOLF

Gothic Doom from Sheffield.

17:00 - 17:30

DISLOCATOR

Self-deprecating nerdcore thrash, with overtones of socio-political rage.

17:50 - 18:20

IL

Strange, dark, heavy and at times beautiful music from the old industrial wastelands of Sheffield.

18:40 - 19:10

COYOTE MAD SEEDS

Full Force Balls Out Rock ‘n’ Roll from Sheffield.

19:30 - 20:00

DESCENDANCY

Heavy Rock/ Metal.

20:20 - 20:50

BANSITH

4-piece alternative metal collective based in Sheffield.

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21:10 - 21:40

SERVERS

Yorkshire based Cult metal.

22:00 - 22:30

STEEL MAGE

5-piece melodic hardcore band.

DELICIOUS CLAM

23:30 - 04:00

CLAM KARAOKE

Does what it says on the tin.

23:00

ROSEY PM

Bedroom jazz pioneer.

22:00

CHEMTRAILS

Frenetic, acid-corroded post-garage-punk worship songs for a post-apocalyptic world.

21:00

CURRENT AFFAIRS

Post punk band from Glasgow, neatly navigating the line between new wave and goth.

20:00

FUZZ LIGHTYEAR

From the chaos of the Leeds punk scene.

19:00

GAMMA

Brighton/Cornwall DIY punk soon-to-belegends.

18:00

TIGERS AND FLIES

Enjoy a rare sense of musical individuality

17:00

KATHY PACIFIC

4-6 piece indie pop band escaping reality via music.

DEVONSHIRE GREEN STAGE

12:30-13:00

SHINE PERFORMANCE CHOIR WITH SISTA SOUL

A vibrant, funky choir with two amazing soul/ gospel soloists.

13:30-14:00

LOS VASTARDOS

The new mystery band formed by Alex del Mango from the Mango Rescue Crew.

14:00-14:40

ROMANO JILO

Young Roma dance troupe with traditional dances to modern Roma music.

14:30-15:00

BLUE STREET BRASS

Bringing a mix of high energy bass and percussion made up of young stars and those of an older vintage.

15:00-15:45

CHRIS ARNOLD PRESENTS THE BEATLES DUB CLUB

A special mix showcasing a collection of covers, remixes, mashups as well as tunes that sampled arguably the greatest band that ever existed. Expect to hear plenty of reggae, ska, Latin, hip hop, funk and even drum & bass takes on the wonderful music created by John, Paul, George, and Ringo.

15:45-16:30

SOUL BATTALION

Sheffield based soul and Motown Band with blazing brass, driving rhythm, and soaring vocals.

16:30-17:10

RIPTON LINDSAY

DJ, Poet, Dancer, and choreographer Ripton presents ‘Jamaican Carifolk Dance’. Ripton has worked with the likes of Afrika Bambaataa of Zulu Nation, Daddy G (Massive Attack), Aquasky, Freq Nasty, and Mr Benn, amongst others.

17:15-17:45

SPEED FOR LOVERS

There’s a drummer with holes drilled in his cymbals making them smash like a machine, a shouty bass bloke howling at the true-blue moon and a lady tech warrior firing off samples and singing with mercury vocals to make your heart melt.

18:15-18:45

THE FREE RADICALS

The Free Radicals are a popular twelve-piece band from Sheffield, playing funk and soul classics from five decades.

19:00-19:30

SOLAR LOVE SOCIETY

Solar Love Society are a Sheffield based seven-piece fusion band, playing their own explosive mix of up-tempo Reggae, Funk, Soul-Rock, Ska and Dub grooves. One of Sheffield’s hottest live bands.

20:00-21:00

JUNGLE LION

A long-time favourite of Tramlines and Tramlines Fringe audiences. Jungle Lion are a high energy ten-piece SKA and Reggae band, who have supported the Skatalites, the Wailers, Toots & the Maytals, UB40, the Beat, the Selecter, Bad Manners and many more.

DINA VENUE

21:00 - 02:00

CYB3R: Bambi Smith / Gnarkill / Poor Spice Pride afterparty, expect hyperpop, electronic and dance music.

FAGAN’S PUB: OUR SWEET SPACE

14:00-14:30

HARRIS LIHE (SHEFFIELD MUSIC SCHOOL)

The headliners of tomorrow are nurtured at Sheffield Music School. RnB/pop.

15:00-15:30

NEIGHBOURHOOD VOICES

Sheffield’s indie choir for women/NBs belt out some massive tunes.

16:00-16:30

PRIMA HERA

Soaring vocal melodies, reverb-drenched piano and melancholy pop haze.

17:00-17:30

THE DEEP BLUE

Wonderfully uplifting, shimmering offerings flowing with glistening harmonies.

18:00-18:30

THE SILVER RESERVE

Delicate, sparse music, crafting intricate melodies around thoughtful lyrics

19:00-19:30

KINDELAN

A refreshingly different take on contemporary soul with delicious guitar.

BLACK DOOR SOUL CLUB THE

DJs:

FILMER

PLUS... in celebration of its 50th anniversary, we present WIGAN CASINO LEGEND, Russ’ DJ set 5.00pm - meet & greet 6.30pm

FROG & PARROT AT THE 100% VINYL FREE ENTRY

Division St, Sheffield, S1 4GF

SUNDAY 23rd JULY 2023 2pm – 10pm

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20:20

20:30-21:30

BEFORE BREAKFAST

It’s Our Sweet Space and we’ll sing if we want to.

FEZ SHEFFIELD

23:00-00:00

KIRSTY TONNER

A self-taught bedroom DJ who has progressed to playing the best venues in Sheffield, Kirsty has the house beats to warm-up the party

00:00-01:00

SAM NAUSY

Sam is a seasoned DJ/producer who has been honing his craft for the best part of eight years. A true wizard on the decks.

01:00-02:00

SCOTT GASCOIGNE

Aside from releases on Mando Records, Scott has released tracks on Sleeping is Cheating, 3000 Bas and Soko records over his thirteen year DJ career.

02:00-03:00

STATE8

State8 is the new alias of Alex Schmitz. The ethos for this new project encompasses all his career influences: House, Garage & Techno, sprinkled with a dose of Funk.

03:00-04:30

KYLE ROBERTSON

The Mando label boss and event promoter combines a huge signature sound with a sleep-when-you’re-dead attitude to bring an unstoppable tidal wave of tech-house bangers.

04:30-06:00

CRAIG CASSIERA

Specialising in a hybrid sound where Melodic Techno meets Indie Dance, Craig has the perfect vibe to close the night off in style.

FØRGE WAREHOUSE

12:00 - 23:00

KABAL DAYER K63: PIPES & THE FMG / TODDLA T / SEROCEE / ALEX FOULDS / ANGELA KENDALL / RAYMAN

A booming DnB mash up!

FORUM

13:30 - 14:30

JAMES SCANLAN

Singer/guitarist.

15:00 - 16:00

JOE KING AND THE JAYS

Indie-rock trio.

18:00 - 19:00

STAND AMONGST GIANTS

Heavy blues rock from Sheffield.

19:30 - 20:30

BLOOM

Four-piece Band From Sheffield.

21:00 - 22:00

SUMO

Rock/indie/pop covers band from South Yorkshire.

FROG & PARROT

12:00

SPOOK MUZIEK

12:50

THE UNDERCLASS

13:40

SLO CHEETAH

14:30

DROOGS

15:20

NOT RIGHT THERE

16:10

DAN OTTEWELL

17:00

HOUSE OF WOLVES

17:50

MIMOSA

18:40

CORVUS AND THE MORNING STAR

19:30

FEMUR

HOLLOWS

21:10

JEKYLL

22:00

ANY OLD IRON

GREEN ROOM

16:00-19:30

ACOUSTIC ACTS

19:30 - 20:00

DAS KAPITANS

Energetic indie punk rock from the Norfolk/ Cambridgeshire borders.

20:15 - 20:45

GET THE FUCK OUTTA DODGE Bass shouts and drum yelps.

21:00 - 21:30

SLEAZOIDS

Blistering garage punk 3-piece.

21:45 - 22:15

SURF MUSCLE

Salacious, subaqueous Surf shenanigans from Sheffield’s slimiest submarine supermutants.

22:30 - 23:00

ONE HUNDRED MACHINES

Sparkling electro-fuzz.

HAGGLERS

21:00 - 03:00

PHONETICS & FRIENDS

Mix of hip hop, house and afrobeat with Levi Bussue and Chris Welch.

HAPPY’S BAR

14:00-04:00

LATENT DESIRES; BAMBINO / DENNIS

ROSWELL / GOODYEAR / JOI LA FRIQUE / WOW & FLUTTER / AARON DYNAMIC B2B

NONNA FAB

Local legends slinging all spectrums of house in the fully lit Happy’s courtyard on the golden rig.

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HOPE WORKS ROOM

1

23:00-00:30

APRICOT BALLROOM

Apricot Ballroom are an audiophile party crew, sound system, mix series, and record label based in Sheffield.

00:30-01:15

LO SHEA

The founder of Sheffield’s No Bounds Festival on the decks for what is sure to be an innovative live set.

01:15-3:15

DUSKY

Dusky are London production duo Nick Harriman and Alfie Granger-Howell.

03:15-04:00

HOLL3

As a proud resident for some top events across the scene HOLL3 has played across the UK at some of best nightclubs and festival events.

04:00- CLOSE

NICK SPENCER

From Manchester, Nick Spencer will get you dancing with some techno tunes.

ROOM 2

23:00-00:45

LVCKY

Lvcky is a DJ from Nottingham creating electronic and garage vibes.

00:45-02:15

TEKKERS

Tekkers create Bassline/ Garage/ DNB music in Sheffield.

02:15-03:00

DIESSA

Based in Sheffield, Diessa provides quality dance tunes.

03:00-03:45

ZUBZ

Garage to trance and everything in between.

03:45-4:30

SNAPE

Jungle DJ based in Sheffield and Manchester.

JABBARWOCKY (TIMES TBC)

14:30 - 15:00

ALYS RAIN

Filling the liminal mid-land void with meandering lofi guitar.

15:20 - 15:50

CAPTAIN

16:10 - 16:40

HEKLA FELL

Electronic, Industrial, Dub Techno based in Sheffield.

17:00 - 17:30

BLOBB ROSS

Modular synth set from Si Atkinson. Swirling, glistening melodic joy.

17:50 - 18:20

LOIC J TUCKEY

Guitarist & songwriter, doing Americana, Bluesy, Italian soundtrack stuff.

18:40 - 19:10

DEARTHWORMS

Rock band based at Hatch, making music for ‘me time’.

19:30 - 20:00

DUCK

Wonky DIY synth/punk noisepop made by Sarah, Chris and Evangeline.

20:20 - 20:50

GLIMMERPIT

A post-punk trio of loud bass, keys and drum.

21:10 - 21:40

KULK

Fuzzy, garage, doom madness.

22:00 - 22:30

MONIKA BADLY

Deranged industrial beats, demonic screaming, writhing around on the floor, poetry?

22:50 - 23:20

GWILLYM & JOSH (DJS)

Drum and Bass DJ and Producer.

23:40 - 00:10

OLANZA

Mix of interlocked guitars, solid, intricate drums.

00:30 - 01:00

CONCENTRATION

Sleazy, wild and chaotic German/Australian trio who fuse noise, trip hop and EBM into a full-frontal assault.

MAIDA VALE

15:00-16:00

ARCHIE BAKER &THE BLUE MEANIES

8 Piece Contemporary Soul & Blues band with an energetic live stage show.

17:00-19:00

ROUTE 180

Playing two 45-minute sets, this 6 piece band playing the best rock and pop classics from across the decades.

19:00-21:00

THE WONDERWHYS

Playing the best rock, funk, pop and party cover over two 45-minute sets. Saturday // Maida Vale //19:00

MOLLY MALONE’S

16:45 – 20:45

SUMO

Electrifying two-piece rock covers band packs a powerful punch with their raw energy and killer guitar-driven sound.

22:00 – 02:00

LA FOX

Sensational 2-piece guitar and drum cover band from Sheffield, serves up a sonic storm that surpasses expectations.

MUSEUM - ORCHARD SQUARE

12:00 - 12:45

BRAD MACK

Extensive repertoire of originals with all the riffs, licks and lyrical tricks.

13:00 - 13:45

CIARON ELM

Singer, songwriter from Sheffield covering abroad range of genres.

14:00 - 14:45

TAMAS VARGA

Acoustic indie covers.

Although only spanning a mere 8 years, from its opening night in 1973, Wigan Casino swiftly became the weekly mecca for hundreds of British teenagers obsessed with the sounds of Northern Soul. Instantly successful, the club pipped New York’s infamous Studio 54 to Billboard magazine’s title of ‘Best Disco in the World’ and with an enviable membership of over 100,000, the venue regularly hosted the likes of Jackie Wilson, Edwin Starr and Jnr Walker amongst many others. Legend has it the self-proclaimed Godfather of Soul, James Brown, was also booked on one occasion to perform, but, as he looked down from the ballroom balcony at the mayhem of almost 1000-plus sweat-soaked, gyrating youths crammed onto the dancefloor below, Brown flatly refused to step on stage,

put on his cape and went home!

But the real and un-disputed ‘legend’ of Wigan Casino and instigator of the club’s historical all-nighters was Wigan-born DJ Russ Winstanley. Playing the cream of rare soul records from midnight ‘til 8am in the morning, records so rare and sought-after soul fans would travel hundreds of miles just to hear them, Russ and Wigan Casino continued the legacy created by past clubs such as Manchester’s Twisted Wheel and The Golden Torch in Stoke, and, throughout its eight-year reign reputedly attracted over one million customers through its doors!

2023 celebrates 50 years since Wigan Casino’s inception, with Russ Winstanley firmly back at the helm and on Sunday 23rd July the DJ makes a special appearance at the Fringe at Tramlines festival to play a DJ set followed by a meet and greet

at The Frog & Parrot’s ‘BLACK DOOR SOUL CLUB’ on Division St, alongside a plethora of local Northern Soul DJs.

It isn’t yet known whether Russ will end his spot with the famous ‘3-before-8’ – a trio of classic 45s: Tobie Legend’s ‘Time Will Pass You By’, Jimmy Radcliffe’s ‘Long After Tonight Is All Over’ and ‘I’m On My Way’ by Dean Parrish, three records always spun at the end of Wigan all-nighters to signal it was time to go home! He might alsoplay a copy of one of the most sought after Northern Soul records ever, ‘Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)’ by Motown star Frank Wilson – the very last track Russ played at the very last Wigan Casino all-nighter in December 1981.

“I played the ‘3-before-8’ and the place erupted,” remembers Russ. “I played the ‘3-before-8’ again and the same thing happened: shouting, clapping,

banging, cheering. I played them for a third time and then to break the atmosphere I played Frank Wilson’s ‘Do I Love You’. The place was finally shocked into silence. I picked up my record box, left by the side entrance, drove to a quiet place overlooking Wigan and cried my eyes out!”

We shall have to wait and see which 7-incher closes Russ’ BLACK DOOR SOUL CLUB appearance, but whatever spins on the turntable it’ll be a fitting tribute to 50 years of one of the biggest and most iconic Northern Soul clubs in the world, spun by one of the biggest DJ names in Northern Soul, the living Legend that is Russ Winstanley!

Russ Winstanley will be on the turntables at the Frog & Parrot from 17:00 on Sunday 23 July (meet and greet starts at 18:30)

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15:00 - 15:45

LOUIS ROMEGOUX

Sheffield-born Anglo-French folk musician.

16:00 - 16:45

JACK GRAHAM

Jazz, rock, blues, soul, funk - the lot.

NETWORK

AWAY DAY STAGE

12:00

Simon Stirzaker

A guitarist and songwriter, the guitar tone makes up for the stupid faces pulled while playing.

12:50

MATTHEW HOOK

He launched his solo music career in 2022, after a dark period following his father’s death and his band’s split in the mid-2010s.

13:40

MATILDA PRATT

A 20-year old singer-songwriter from the UK.

14:30

LITTLE STRANGE

15:20

BOX OF TRASH

4 piece trash rock band from Ayrshire, Scotland.

16:10

TOM AUTON

17:00

JOE KING AND THE JAYS

Indie-rock trio.

17:50

JACK FLETCHER BAND

The Indie-rock four piece from Wolverhampton are what can only be described as “real”.

18:40

RED SHAKES

19:30

DAISY PEACOCK

An emerging singer songwriter from Sheffield.

20:20

SOVEREIGN

22:10

CAMENS

Honest indie from Stoke-On-Trent.

22:00

SIMMONS AND THE STAGS

Energetic guitar riffs, loud drums originating from South East London.

NETWORK

COURTYARD

12:00

FLOURESCENT

Are a 3-piece dirty punk and grunge band.

12:50

RAT PAKK

Scruffy little punk band from Leeds.

13:40

FERAL

This band is armed to the teeth, crammed into the cockpit of a supersonic jet and ready to drive home some missiles of sound.

14:30

ELLEN MOSS

A band bringing a stripped back folk-punk set.

15:20

NOVA SURGE

POC pop-punk and rock.

16:10

CUTOUTS

A dark, synth-pop masterpiece.

17:00

DEAD BLONDE STARS

Grunge, alternative rock from the Steel City.

17:50

STAR DAME

Powerful alternative rock duo.

18:40

STATIC ATTIC

Laying down a fresh indie groove.

19:30

ALL I LIVE FOR

Metal band hailing from Leeds.

20:20

MONKFISH BAND

21:10

ROCK PITTS

Exciting indie, pop, rock band.

22:00

SAINTS AMONG US

Electronic alternative pop rock.

PAX IN THE PARK: HEELEY PEOPLE’S PARK

10:30-11:30

COTTON YOGA

Cotton has been teaching Vinyasa Yoga around Sheffield since 2017. Physical yoga practice can provide an opportunity to shift away from the chaos into a beautiful moving meditation. Adults only. All you need to do is bring a mat and a smile.

12:00-12:30

CIRCUS SHOW

For the younger ones and those who want to be amazed they’ll be a short performance from Circus professionals who’ll also be walking around the park and providing workshops until mid-afternoon.

12:45-13:30

FREEZER

Freezer have risen like a phoenix from the distant past. The best-kept secret in 90s indie pop. It’s the sound of the 90s (via the 60s) and still sounds as fresh as a psychedelic daisy.

13:30-14:00

STEEL CITY VOICES

Steel City Voices are a fresh and exciting chorus based in Sheffield, UK. They specialise in pop songs and barbershop-style singing and perform in all sorts of shows, from local festivals to national conventions.

14:00-15:00

MIK ARTISTIK’S EGO TRIP

Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip is a band that is described as ‘genuinely delightful, funny, frightening and indescribable’. They are a regular favourite at Glastonbury and have achieved an enviable reputation at many of the major UK festivals.

SHEFFIELD FRINGE PREVIEWS

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15:00-15:30

SHEFFIELD ART’S LAB

Sheffield Arts Lab (SHLAB) is an involuntary disorganisation, an organic amorphous movement that seeks to provoke wonder, disbelief and delirium harnessing art, humour, and magic.

15:30-16:30

MINDS IDLE

Minds Idle is a pop band from Sheffield. Pop in the sense of Roxy Music rather than Dua Lipa, that’s the idea at least. The group have built a firm fan base with a stream of hum-worthy singles, cinematic music videos and bombastic live shows.

17:00-18:00

DARNELL COLE AND THE VIBE

Darnell ‘Big D’ Cole is an Independent Rock/ Americana artist. Born in the blues, the soulful music is centered around his electric and captivating guitar playing, often taking you on a journey, emotionally and spiritually.

18:00-18:30

SHEFFIELD SAMBA BAND

Sheffield Samba Band have been going since the early 2000s, bringing the sounds of their unique party-mad samba drumming and rhythms to local communities. Very pink, very loud, and madder than a bag of ferrets!

18:30-19:30

ASTRELS

Astrels are singer-songwriter Steve Edwards, multi-instrumentalist Joe Newman and drummer Paolo Mazzoni. Their sound is described as cinematic, dystopian, pop, rock electronica that grooves with vintage synths, phat beats, soaring vocals and killer hooks.

19:30-20:00

SHEFFIELD SAMBA BAND

Sheffield Samba Band have been going since the early 2000s, bringing the sounds of their unique party-mad samba drumming and rhythms to local communities. Very pink, very loud and madder than a bag of ferrets!

20:00-21:30

WE ARE NOT DEVO

We Are Not Devo is a British tribute band that performs the music of Devo. We Are Not Devo have been praised by critics and fans alike and have even been endorsed by Devo themselves.

PICTURE HOUSE SOCIAL

22:00 - 03:00

O’HARA & JESSE

DJ set from the Threads founder.

PLOT 22: ZONE 88

00:00 – 01:30

SEYK B2B CREOLA

Zone 88 residents SEYK & Creola are on warm up duties, rolling through the first 90 minutes with a staple of breakbeats, electro and acid.

01:30 – 03:00

NIKKI NAIR

Atlanta-based Nikki Nair steps into the Zone for a super special set of choppy breakbeats, bass driven electronic sounds and high energy throughout.

03:00 – 04:00

SHAWN CARTIER

Bringing the extra saucy, hard and fast booty shakers that will blow your head off is London based Shawn Cartier.

04:00 – 05:00

ZUBZ

Zubz is one of Sheffield’s most proficient multi-genred selectas and will be closing the night, bringing the high energy for the ravers.

RECORD JUNKEE

12:00

JOHNNY STEMP

12:50

PATCHWORK DOTS

LO-FI Acoustic Indie Rock collective led by Paul Jones.

13:40

COPPERWORM

14:30

JUMPER AND COLLARS

Up and coming Indie Rock band from Doncaster.

16:10

LISSY TAYLOR

Emerging British artist with a distinct indie-pop sound.

17:00

REARDON LOVE

17:50

DAYZIES

Indie/Alt Band From Newcastle.

18:40

WORM

19:30

BLOOM

20:20

DAZ CADWALLANDER

Singer/songwriter from Bolton Upon Dearne.

21:10

THE SILVER LINES

The pseudonym of singer/songwriter

Brandon Bettridge, playing foot stomping, anthemic industrial punk.

22:00

NSO

Sheffield based indie-rock band.

RED LION

14:30-15:15

SLIDE PROJECTORS

15:15-16:00

TOMMY BINKS

Singer/guitarist/songwriter from Rotherham.

16:00-17:00

MALACHITE

Sheffield based originals band, spanning multiple genres bringing relatable lyrics.

17:00-18:00

BONES PARK RIDER

A supreme power-punk force.

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15:00-16:00

18:00-19:00

ORION STARS

19:00-20:00

ORNATE COALMINE

Melodic art rock shouters.

20:00 - 21:00

STRANGE SKY EXIT

Punk/New Wave and Psychedelia.

SIDNEY AND MATILDA

14:00

L E V I T A T I O N

15:00

DJANGO JONES AND THE MYSTERY MEN

16:00

FEMUR

17:00

BATMANS TREATY

18:00

PRIVATE REG

19:00

MAT HOOK

20:00

SLACKS

21:00

CITY PARKING

22:00

ASTRELS

23:00 – 04:00

TEXTURE SOUNDS (AFTER HOURS WITH FETAMORPHOSIS, GROSS RODRIGUEZ, MIA B2B SON OF, TEXTURE SOUNDS)

THE SHEAF VIEW

15:00 - 15:45

BRAD MACK

Extensive repertoire of originals with all the riffs, licks and lyrical tricks.

16:00 - 16:45

KID CONVENTIONAL

Sheffield Folk - Sad Songs.

17:00 - 17:45

CIARON ELM

Singer, songwriter from Sheffield covering abroad range of genres.

18:00 - 18:45

LAURA HEGARTY

Songwriter from Sheffield who tells stories about patterns, nature and landscape and magic.

19:00 - 19:45

SELINA LEE

RnB, Soul, House singer and songwriter.

20:00 - 20:45

TREEBEARD

The acoustic band formed by Haze members Chris & Paul McMahon & Paul Chisnell.

21:00 - 21:45

CALUM WARD

Local singer and songwriter.

SHAKESPEARE'S

JARRED UP PRESENTS...

An all-Sheffield, all-day lineup of rock, punk and indie talent. Plus BBQ from Piper's Sausages.

WALKABOUT

14:00-03:00

DELVE DEEPER

Delve Deeper will once again be hosting their popular DJ events, occupying the excellent outdoor terrace at Walkabout, where deep house will be the focus with well-respected Sheffield DJs, Dan Metcalfe, Set2, Andy Wadlow, Jonny Stevenson and Jamie Williamson joining the DD founders and residents Jenny Fu and Liam Connolly. Inside, they’ll have you covered with a club classic focus and you will be in the very capable hands of Joey Fabini, Jez Ward, Philip Stokes and DD debutants, Kyle Robertson and Kirsty Tonner.

COURTYARD - DEEP HOUSE

14:00-15:00

JENNY FU

JAMIE WILLIAMSON

16:00-17:00

ANDY WADLOW

17:00-18:00

DAN METCALFE

18:00-19:00

JONATHAN STEVENSON

19:00-20:00

LIAM CONNOLLY

20:00-21:00 SET2

MAIN ROOM – CLUB CLASSICS

16:00-20:00

KYLE ROBERTSON & KIRSTY TONNER B2B

20:00-01:00

JOEY FABINI & JEZ WARD B2B

01:00-03:00

PHILIP STOKES

THE WASHINGTON

14:30-15:00

END OF LIFE CARE PLAN

Wacky post-punk three-piece with an unhealthy Star Wars obsession.

15:45-16:15

ABSOLUTELY NOW THEN

A melting pot of rock, psych, indie and grunge.

17:00-17:30

SHELLEY BYRON

Shelley Byron write catchy alternative tunes that run deep.

18:15-18:45

BALLAMONA

Ballamona are a Neo-Industrial band from the North of England.

19:30-20:00

TEEFF

Fuzzy riffs, punchy drums, and bluesy vocals with an energetic performance.

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20:45-21:20

WORK IN TV

On the rise are this Sheffield based alternative indie band- danceable and anthemic in equal measure and selling out shows across the city.

22:00-22:50

THE RILLS

London via Lincoln indie bandits writing bangers for small-town life.

WEST STREET LIVE

16:55 - 17:25

LONESOME DEAD

Garage Rock.

17:40 - 18:10

ZIGGY POP

Tribute/hard rock covers band

18:25 - 18:55

LEVITATION

19:10 - 19:40

FIREGARDEN

Sexy, funky prog ‘n’ roll.

19:55 - 20:25

TEIGER

Teiger is a 3-piece band from London.

20:40 - 21:10

NEW GHOST

A rock band from Sheffield.

21:25 - 21:55

FEAR LIES

Thunderous anthemic rock! High tempo and engaging shows.

22:10 - 23:00

SWEET BEAST

Rock ‘n’ Roll trio from Sheffield.

23:20 - 00:30

DR HACKENBUSH (COVERS)

Indie, Classic and Modern Rock.

00:30 - 04:00

DJS

YELLOW ARCH

18:15-18:45

TEN EIGHTY TREES

Rock music from Newcastle-upon-Tyne

19:05-19:35

TRAJAN

20-year-old hip-hop artist.

19:55-20:25

TORN BETWEEN

Heavy hardcore.

20:45-21:15

HELL CAN WAIT

Melodic hardcore band based in Brighton.

21:35-22:05

AIR DRAWN DAGGER

An eclectic mix of electronic, grunge, punk, and angst-pop sounds.

22:25-23:10

DEAD HARTS

A staple in the hardcore metal community since early 2010s, Dead Harts returned in 2021 after suffering the loss of their life-long friend and drummer Ant Allen. Now, they’re back to take the world on headfirst once again.

22:30 - 03:00

DJ LIAM WALTON

Hard hitting metal anthems that will leave you wanting to hit the pit.

SUNDAY LISTINGS

ALDER

15:00-23:00

AFTERNOON ACOUSTIC SESSIONS

BATH HOTEL

16:00 - 18:00

JODY DAVIES (THE FARGO RAILROAD CO)

Well-crafted lyrics with an Americana sound leaning to country but keeping an identity of its time.

BUNGALOWS AND BEARS

13:15-14:00

LUMARIE

Singer/ songwriter in Sheffield and London. Singing the lush sounds found in nature.

14:30-15:15

GANNET

Based in North Shields on Tyneside. Alt ‘harcar’ rock with folk influences. Songwriting to leave you caught in a hazy spell

15:45-16:30

CHLOË BETH ROGERS

Welsh born singer- songwriter based in Sheffield. Raised with an eclectic music range of blues, pop and folk, Rogers has settled into her own style of neo-soul with an RnB flair similar to that of Joy Crookes and Mahalia.

17:00-17:45

ABS

ABS has the voice to get you grooving.

17:45-22:00

CHERI

Catch Cheri for smooth grooves and HI-NRG nonsense.

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CHURCH HOUSE

21:00 - 23:00

BLAST LANE

An original modern blues band based in Sheffield.

DEVONSHIRE GREEN STAGE

13:00-14:00

ROGUE SIESTA

Funky Reggae grooves, bursting with saxophones and smokey blues guitar riffs, all with a snarling rocky edge.

14:00-15:00

TRACKS PRESENTS

Tracks Presents is a platform for Sheffield’s finest young performers. From rock to RnB, we will be sharing our favourite original tracks. Tracks is a project showcasing the talent at Sheffield Music School. You will hear from Sunburst, Bosh, The Maychix, Harris, Tracks Rap and J2W.

15:30-16:00

SHANGHAI TREASON

‘Folk- tinged punk rock, mixing snarling guitars with banjo’.

16:30-17:15

HIGHWAY CHILD

A blasting nine piece Soul, Funk and Blues review band from Sheffield.

18:00-19:00

SHEFFIELD BEATLES PROJECT

Going beyond the remit of a traditional tribute act, The Sheffield Beatles Project unites some of the city’s finest musicians with a live orchestra to recreate entire Beatles albums.

FAGAN’S PUB: OUR SWEET SPACE

14:00-14:30

TEAH LEWIS

Sunsoaked-soulful originals, charm like a soft blanket.

15:00-15:30

MICA SEFIA

Mica’s going far. A powerful stage presence with emotive sensitivity.

16:00-16:30

BRODIE MILNER

Nuanced, evocative, and a bit too sad for a Summer’s party.

17:00-17:30

SUNFLOWER THIEVES

Sisterhood, nurturing unique sound through ethereal harmonies and storytelling lyrics.

18:00-18:30

DAUDI MATSIKO

Ugandan singer-songwriter and guitarist carefully crafts modern albeit reverent folk.

19:00-19:30

SARA WOLFF

Playing with sound in the face of adulting. AltPop/AltFolk.

20:30-21:30

SISTER WIVES

Bilingual dreamweavers. Post-punk, prog-flecked psychedelia. Let’s finish weird.

FROG & PARROT (DJ SETS)

14:00

STEVLOR

Hosts the Soul Casino Radio Show, Sheffield’s longest running independently produced Soul music programme.

14:45

G.T.

A familiar face around the venues and record decks of Sheffield, not only a DJ with ‘Soul’ but also gallantly treads the indie/alternative path. Martha Reeves’ favourite British record spinner!

15:30

ALAN BAGSHAW

One third of the trinity of Northern Soul DJs who run The Roundabout Soul Club, one of the most well attended Northern Soul nights in the suburbs of the steel city.

16:15

NIGEL FILMER

Longstanding DJ of over 40, Nigel began his Northern Soul career DJing as a 15 year old teenager at Sheffield’s famous Samantha’s night club and is known for promoting several top nights in the city’s soul history.

17:00

RUSS WINSTANLEY

The man who started the legendary Wigan Casino Club and the un-disputed ‘King’ of stomping Northern Soul.

18:00

STU TEECE

Resident DJ at Sheffield’s Route 61 Club and Ilkeston’s Byron Soul Club. Love’s nothing more than playing his excellent record collection to likeminded ‘souls’.

18:45

MOGGS

Spinning a set of banging and often underplayed 60s R&B 45s.

19:30

SOUL J

Former long-standing resident of The Woodseats Soul Club and now promoter and DJ of Indie-Go Northern Soul & Motown as well as spending the last 15 years playing and promoting ‘For The Record’.

20:15

BOBBY T

Resident at the Frog & Parrot’s eleven-yearstrong Northern Soul night, plays straight from the record box with no advance set list.

HAGGLERS CORNER

19:30-20:15

I SET THE SEA ON FIRE

5-piece punk rock band from Sheffield.

20:30-21:25

ASH GRAY AND THE BURNERS

Plays an eclectic mix of psychedelic country, folk and rock.

MAIDA VALE

20:00

70’S DISCO SPECTACULAR (UK BJORN - ABBA TRIBUTE)

The UK’s best live tribute to the 70s icons. Playing ALL their hits with fantastic full-costumed live show.

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MOLLY MALONE’S

17:00-21:00

AUTOMATIC FISHCAKE

The one-man cover band is a one-man party machine. With an arsenal of instruments and infectious energy, he delivers a non-stop extravaganza of music and entertainment.

22:00-02:00

DOUGIE SMITH

Talented cover band with a mastery of various guitar styles, has taken Ireland by storm. From heartfelt Irish ballads to foot-stomping pub classics, his performances have captivated audiences across the country.

NETWORK

OUR SOUND MUSIC STAGE

12:00

ISAAC NEILSON

12:50

JOE DEWICK

13:40

THE NORTH 14:30

AT THE ARCADE

15:20

MARA LIDDLE

16:10

LA VIRE

17:00

EQUIOVICALLY FADED

17:50

THE MATCHBOX

18:40

BIRRELL OR BISCUIT

19:30

FEVERJAW

20:20

21:10

SANDRA’S WEDDDING

PASSIVE FIX

22:00

HAPPY ATHLETIC

AWAYDAY STAGE COURTYARD

12:00

YELLOW CURTAINS

12:50

CAPES 13:40

FAT DADS

THE RUFFS

JEN DIXON 17:00

EDGE OF 13

THE HEIGHT 18:40

GLASS SKIES

19:30

SAM BK 20:20

SOUL LOVE

21:10

THE DOMINO’S 20.00

THE CAVS

PAX IN THE PARK: HEELEY

PEOPLE’S PARK

10:15-11:15

COTTON YOGA

Cotton has been teaching Vinyasa Yoga around Sheffield since 2017. Physical yoga practice can provide an opportunity to shift away from the chaos into a beautiful moving meditation. Adults only. All you need to do is bring a mat and a smile.

11:30-12:00

CIRCUS SHOW

For the younger ones and those who want to be amazed they’ll be a short performance from Circus proffesionals who’ll also be walking around the park and providing workshops until mid-afternoon

12:00-12:30

DJ TIM LIONEL VINYL

Tim LV has been hosting Sevenby7 across Sheffield since 2001. Tim’s encyclopaedic knowledge of music will keep you dancing all through Sunday afternoon with his selection of 45s from rock to funk with all the bangers

12:30-13:00

OUGHTIBRIDGE BRASS BAND

Oughtibridge Brass Band, based in the village of Oughtibridge (North Sheffield), is a traditional British Brass Band, currently competing in the 4th section of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

13:00-13:30

DJ TIM LIONEL VINYL

13:30-14:30

JAZZ HOT SIX

From Sheffield (mostly), the ‘Jazz Hot Six’ are some of the UK’s finest musicians playing everything from early (1930s-40s) traditional Gypsy Swing through to the bebop era of the early ‘50s and beyond.

14:30-15:00

DJ TIM LIONEL VINYL

15:00-16:00

IVAN CAMPO

An alternative indie-rock folk band from Manchester, England. They have released two albums and toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe. They have a strong live presence and their music is both catchy and thought-provoking.

16:00-16:30

DJ LOZ

DJ Loz of UrbanLycraCollective known as Sheffields irreverent runners will be keeping the park dancing on Sunday evening. Expect an unpredictable range of styles and genres. -more school than cool

16:30-18:00

MARTIN STEPHENSON & THE DAINTEES

A British rock/folk/pop band formed in Newcastle in 1983. They are known for their eclectic mix of musical styles, their energetic live performances, and songwriter Martin Stephenson’s skills.

18:00-18:30

DJ LOZ

18:30-19:30

SARAH JAY HAWLEY

A platinum-winning, internationally renowned singer/songwriter with a career spanning thirty years. Sarah has written and sung on over 80 international releases including Massive Attacks’ platinum-selling album Mezzanine

19:30-20:00

DJ LOZ

20:00-21:30

THE JOHN OTWAY BAND

An English singer-songwriter who has built a cult following since the 1970s. He is known for his quirky sense of humor, his self-deprecating personality, and his catchy songs. His biggest hit was “Really Free” in 1977.

RECORD JUNKEE

12:00

PALE SAILOR BAND

Sheffield-based emo band.

12:50

SILK SPINSTER

A hard rock/metal band.

13:40

FEMME DE

New noise out of Norfolk.

14:30

TELEVISED MIND

15:20

SARAH JOHNSTONE

16:10

THOSE HEAVY SOULS

17:00

CHARM

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17:50

WINTERGREEN

18:40

WELL RID

Raw energy and gritty vocals.

19:30

IODINE

Grunge-Punk straight out of Nottingham.

20:20

DIRTY SCARLET BAND

4-piece hard rock, heavy metal band from Barnsley.

21:10

FIRE GARDEN

Prog ‘n’ Roll from Sheffield.

22:00

CONFYDE RED LION

14:30-15:15

FRANKIE AMORÉ

15:15-16:00

REPOMEN (ACOUSTIC)

Acclaimed Sheffield indie guitar band.

16:00-17:00

THE RE:OFFENDERS

The best in classic, modern and downright silly punk.

17:00-17:45

TOADS

18:00 - 18:45

DREW FRIEL VS. EMMY IRISH

19:00 - 19:45

BATMAN’S TREATY

Post-colonial guitar-pop stamping across your front porch.

THE SHEAF VIEW

15:00 - 15:45

KIER BURKE

An incredible singer-songwriter from South Yorkshire.

16:00 - 16:45

SILK & CUSTARD

17:00 - 17:45

CIARON ELM

Singer, songwriter from Sheffield covering abroad range of genres.

18:00 - 18:45

ADAM HEYES & TOMMY JONES

Sheffield since 2002, singing forever popular cover songs.

19:00 - 19:45

SILVERMILL

A band based in Sheffield consisting of two sisters.

SHAKESPEARE'S

SHAKEY GARDEN PARTY HOSTED BY CIARON ELM

SIDNEY AND MATILDA

16:00

FOOTPRINTS JAZZ CLUB DJS

18:00

BELUGA

19:00

KATSINA

20:00

BOP KABALLA

21:00 – 21:45

FUJI SPEEDWAY

THE WASHINGTON

14:30-15:00

BELUGA

Funk and jazz-infused playing cuts from Sheffield.

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15:45-16:30

BOWIE CONTINGENT

A tribute to David Bowie, playing cuts from the Berlin trilogy.

17:10-17:40

BONE BROKE KINGS

Blues rockers whose music lives in both the dark and the light.

18:20-18:50

DEAD SLOW HOOT

Sheffield/ London based band drawing influence from indie rock, folk, minimalism and electronica.

19:30-20:00

TIGERS AND FLIES

An alternative indie band from Manchester. Music to make friends to.

20:45-21:15

WE HATE THE SHARKMAN

Energetic six-piece funk band that will help you party the night away.

22:00-22:50

KIZIAH AND THE KINGS

Bringing an eclectic band of styles from reggae, rock ‘n’ roll and funk together.

THE YORKSHIREMAN

17:00 - 19:00

THE JIM BURKE BAND

A unique blend of blues, jazz, and ragtimeold and new.

YELLOW ARCH STUDIOS: SKINT BIZKIT PRESENTS

15:30 – 16:00

RICHARD CARLSON BAND

Wonky art rock from the steel city, music to fall down the stairs to

16:20 – 16:50

MEEK

Hull alt-pop-rock outfit with upbeat, positive vibes. BBC introducing artists with 8 music videos to enjoy. Foot tapping and uplifting live sets. Est. 2019.

17:10 – 17:40

SIMSIMSOSA

One of the most versatile rappers to come out of Yorkshire, there’s no denying the versatility with him. His Demi God EP intersects all his artistic inspirations for a longevity project and cemented his key fan base as he shared his journey

18:00 – 18:30

THE STRANGERZ

Leftfield with a distinct groove, flicking between angular post-punk and hard-hitting visceral feminist punk. They deliver bending hook-laden guitar lines paired with viscous drums and vocals that make a genre-breaking loose, raw and ragged sound.

18:50 – 19:20

SKITZ WIZARDS

F**k the f**kers, come dance. Nottingham based 4 piece, 2 basses. Heavy punk tunes for the people.

19:40 – 20:10

DRASTIC//AUTOMATIC

Music for people who are always running late - dystopian anthems from Sheffield’s concrete underbelly

20:30 – 21:00

DJANGO JONES AND THE MYSTERY MEN

Post-punk band from Sheffield, recently bursting onto the live scene with a screeching and energetic sound. With resounding vocals, punching drums, and overdriven guitars, the band’s volatility promises an undeniably relentless experience.

UNRAVELING THE MYSTERY

Ahead of a packed Fringe at Tramlines schedule, Sean Johnson caught up with one of Sheffield’s most electrifying musical acts, Django Jones and the Mystery Men.

As the rain pierced through our table’s umbrella in the beer garden of The Fat Cat in Kelham Island, the scene seemed fitting for a band who fuel themselves off of the ‘mundanity and normality of everyday life’. Armed with pints, smokes and a whole lotta anecdotes, Django Jones spoke of whiskey-soaked riffs, theatrical onstage antics, gigs in cemeteries and their busiest schedule to date. Although there has been some incarnation of Django Jones running since 2018, the current lineup consists of Will Tomlinson (vocals), Ciara Hurding (drums), Isaac Rodgers (bass), Joe O’Grady and Matt Jones, who interchange between rhythm and lead guitar. “Our early shows were chaotic. We thought we were good, but both ourselves and the audiences were really drunk,” explains Joe. The original lineup took a hiatus in 2019 and Will spent a year abroad studying in the United States. He returned to Sheffield with only one focus on his mind – to get the band going again. However, the band was in need of some new members. He found himself working the bar at The Fox and Duck in Broomhill, where he met Ciara, who had previously played drums in several local indie bands. She soon got jamming with the band, who now only needed a bassist to complete the ensemble.

Isaac, who happened to be drinking an alcohol-free beer one night in pub, got chatting with Will, who told him about his antics as the chaotic conductor of Django Jones and how he never drinks before

performing. Will informed him that they were currently for a bass player and the rest is history.

“The Fox and Duck made us,” chimes in Ciara.

The current Django Jones lineup, which has been transmitting riotous anthems for just over a year now are now a staple act on Sheffield lineups. Drawing influence from artists such as Led Zeppelin, The White Stripes and Avril Lavigne, the band’s sound falls

somewhere between punk and blues, with volcanic vocals, gut-punching grooves and ramshackle riffs all trademark features of their enormous sound.

“As a band, we definitely feed off Will’s energy onstage,” says Ciara. “If he feels that I’m not playing with the right intensity during a set, he’ll turn around and scream into my face! I’m like, ‘Fuck yeah!’”

“Will is the frontman of frontmen,”

adds Isaac. Will’s onstage persona, which he likens to acting an alter-ego, like a character from a film, has at times driven Will to states of improvised mania. He can be seen thumping his chest so aggressively that he will finish a gig bruised and beaten.

“We all work around the fact that whenever we play you will probably see Will manically run back and forth onstage,” explains founding member Joe.

There’s a distinct musical kinship shared between Will and Ciara, who try to electrify one another with their performances. During a gig at DIY punk venue Hatch, Ciara’s drumming became so intense that the band had to place a breeze block in front of her kit, which Will later tripped over, causing him to fall directly into the kit.

“We feed off of the unpredictability of our live sets” said Will. “We always sound different at every gig we play. There’s constant energy, shouting and bad chat”.

The electrocuting nature of the band’s live performances is best summarised through the wiring of cables, which often occurs when Will’s vocal cable and Joe’s guitar lead become entangled due to the two running the length of the stage.

“I live for those moments, man” Isaac says, rather enthusiastically. “Matt or Joe might break a guitar string, Ciara might snap a sick and we have to sort things out onstage, but that’s energy man, I love it!”.

For this year’s Fringe at Tramlines show, the band have one of the busiest schedule of any local act, where they are currently booked to play eight gigs across three days. They are attempting to beat the record for the most Tramlines shows ever played in one weekend, which is currently held by local legends Drenge, who played nine shows during a previous instalment of the festival.

The band are set to close the weekend with a headline show at Yellow Arch Studios, in Kelham Island, on Sunday 23rd July, as part of a lineup featuring local acts Drastic//Automatic and Richard Carlson Band.

picture: Jack Barton

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