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Festival News: Pssst, Wanna Be A Rock Star? – Applications Now Open For Grass Roots Artists To Play Tramlines Festival
Grassroots talents can now Apply To Play at Tramlines Festival 2024 If you’re an up and coming artist, looking to mix it with the big girls and boys this summer, then here’s your chance! Applications are now open for Apply To Play, the annual new talent scheme hosted by Tramlines Festival, which offers local and upcoming …
Live Review: Arctic Numpties / Pennine Suite / New Divide – The Leadmill, Sheffield 16.12.2023
The Leadmill came alive on Saturday night with a diverse range of musical acts, showcasing the vibrancy of the local and regional music scene. Kicking off the evening was New Divide, an alternative pop band hailing from Manchester. The crowd was treated to a six-song setlist, featuring original tunes and covers that encapsulated their genre-blending …
Live Review: Belphegor / God Dethroned / Atrocity / Monastery – The Corporation, Sheffield 12.12.2023
It was time to head south on this wintery Tuesday evening for what was promising to be an evening of brutal extreme metal courtesy of a four-band bill at The Corporation in Sheffield, and with doors not being until 19.00 I was caught putting two and two together and surmising that the evening would be …
Live Review: Red Rum Club – The Leadmill, Sheffield 15.12.2023
‘They Just Put a Reit Smile On Your Face’. Red Rum Club took Sheffield by storm with a sold-out show at The Leadmill, delivering as expected a high-octane performance. The Liverpool-based band captivated the audience from the first note of the opening song, “Black Cat.” As the infectious energy of the opening song reverberated through …
Live Review: The Twang / Chappaqua Wrestling – The Leadmill, Sheffield 24.11.2023
Friday night and The Leadmill came alive as The Twang, accompanied by stellar support band Chappaqua Wrestling, took to the stage for a night of unforgettable music. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation and the bands did not disappoint. Formed in 2018 by principal members and songwriters Jake Mac and Charlie Woods, Chappaqua Wrestling kicked …
Live Review: Rick Astley – Sheffield Leadmill 29/10/2023
Words & Pictures by Phil Wright – All Rights Reserved What a pleasure it was to be at the launch of Rick’s ninth studio album, ‘Are We There Yet’, at the iconic Leadmill, in Sheffield, the future of which is sadly threatened by the owners redevelopment plans. [Read more here.] Rick performed twice on Sunday …
Live Review: Beverley Knight / Casey McQuillen – Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield 23.10.2023
Monday evening and a trip into town for Beverley Knight’s 50th Birthday tour at Sheffield City Hall. Celebrating not only the iconic singer’s milestone birthday but also her incredible career in the music industry. An evening filled with soulful melodies, powerful vocals, and a sense of joy that radiated throughout the venue. Up first supporting …
Live Review – Little Man Tate – o2 Institute Birmingham 20.10.23
Little Man Tate performed to an up-for-it Birmingham crowd despite Storm Babet almost causing the gig to be canceled due to travel delays and flooding at the venue! A short delay to doors opening and a long 5-hour trip for the Sheffield lads to get to Birmingham. The night was opened by Coventry band The …
Live Review: Paul Carrack – Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield 23.10.23
A crisp October Saturday night with Paul Carrack at Sheffield City Hall and the audience was provided with a musical treat as Carrack and his band performed a show that resonated with fans both old and new. An early performance of “Silent Running,” a quintessential Mike + the Mechanics classic, Carrack’s vocal prowess was apparent …
Live Review: Rock N Roll Circus – Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield 02.09.2023
On Saturday I attended the Rock and Roll Circus Festival in Sheffield. This unique music festival brought together superb live bands blended with circus style performances creating an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages. The Main stage lineup featured much anticipated headliner Self Esteem (AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor) and her fantastic supporting band. A …