| Highlights Sheffield & South Yorkshire / August '08 |
Wednesday 27th August @ Sheffield, Leadmill: GUTTER TWINS + Carina Round - crawling out of the gutter with a great support act too
Saturday 30th August @ Sheffield, Corporation: NEVILLE STAPLES + Roddy Radiation & The Skabilly Rebels - a night of bouncing ska
Sunday 24th August @ Sheffield, Embrace - Club Galaxy presents “CLUB DOSE” hosted by Hirsty, Danny & JoJo
Sunday 24th August @ Sheffield, DQ, upstairs - ”CLUB PONY vs THREADS”
1st August @ Renishaw Hall, Sheffield: "THE TEMPEST" outdoor Shalespeare by Chapterhouse Theatre Company
17th August @ Cannon Hall, Barnsley: "TREASURE ISLAND" outdoor theatre for the whole family |
| Local News |
Gatecrasher Announce 15th Birthday Celebrations
On September 20th, Gatecrasher will celebrate 15 years of clubbing back in their home town. Sheffield’s Carling Academy will host the party with sets from the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Ferry Corsten doing a 3 hour set, and all the residents. For more information, go to www.gatecrasher.co.uk |
Our House In Sheffield
Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, “Our House” is coming to Sheffield Lyceum from September 23rd to 27th. The West End smash hit stars X Factor winner Steve Brookstein and Gwyneth Strong from ‘Only Fools & Horses’. Written by Tim Firth, who penned ‘Calendar Girls’, it features fifteen Madness hits amidst a poignant tale of life and love. For tickets, ring 0114 249 6000
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The Danish Are Coming!
Danish wonky pop wonders Alphabeat have already made the song of the Summer with their hit single “Fascination”, and they’ve just announced a UK tour for the Autumn, calling at Sheffield Leadmill on 7th November. For tickets call 08709 913913 or go to www.alive.co.uk/tickets |
Sheffield Psychedelic Dreaming
The “Dream Machine” all-day festival returns to The Shakespeare in Sheffield on Saturday 9th August. Headlining this year are Acid Mothers Temple & The Cosmic Inferno. AMT’s line-up includes Pikachu of Afrirampo as a second drummer, and bassist Tabata Mitsuru (from Zeni Geva, also ex-The Boredoms).
Joining the chaos are Creation veterans The Telescopes, Manchester psychedelic folk act thelightshines and local boy Ben Nash, who has been likened to Six Organs Of Admittance. |
Barbeque Beats At Sheffield University
On Saturday 19th July, “The Tuesday Club” are hosting one of their special barbeque parties. From 2pm to 8pm it’s a free event in the Interval Beer Garden at the Student Union, with a barbeque, local DJs and special guests. Then in Fusion & Foundry, from 10.30pm to 4am they have a deadly line-up of Hype, James Lavelle (of UNKLE), Fabio, Benga, Calyx and more. For more information go to www.tuesdayclub.co.uk |
We Are Scientists Celebrate Summer In sheffield 
We Are Scientists have had a good year, charting high with their new album “Brain Thrust Mastery” and their hit single “After Hours”. They release a new single “Chick Lit” on June 9th and are returning to the UK to play Glastonbury, following some special live warm-up shows. You can catch them
at Sheffield Leadmill on July 16th, For tickets call 08709 913913 or go to www.alive.co.uk/tickets |
Dylan Moran For Sheffield
Acclaimed stand-up and comic actor, Dylan Moran, is to appear at Sheffield City Hall on October 3rd. Renowned for his star turn in the well-loved sit-com “Black Books”, he has also appeared in films like “Shaun of the Dead” and “Run Fat Boy Run”. For tickets call 0114 2 789 789 or check www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk |
Elton John Plays Doncaster
The Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster is to host a special show by music legend Elton John on July 12th. This is one of only a handful of live dates the legend is playing in the UK in 2008. For tickets, ring 08709 913913 or go to www.alive.co.uk/tickets |