Exposed February 2015

February 2015

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FEATURES

Hitting Queens Social Club this month, we collared local dynamic duo done good, Slow Club – to talk homecomings, Harry Potter, and a decade in the music industry.

23: POLE POSITION

This month for Exposed Vs, we’re off to A Pole New Adventure - for a fitness challenge with a difference. Eek.

28: PAINT THE TOWN RED

They say youth is wasted on the young - but in the case of our latest In Session stars, Red Faces, we reckon they could teach plenty of seasoned acts a trick or two.

66: HIDDEN GEMS

We take a gander at some of the finest places tucked away of the beaten track.

74: LONG ROAD

Comedienne Josie Long will be bringing the giggles to the Studio theatre this month. Our resident chuckle brother, Mark Perkins, nabbed her for a natter.

REGULARS 6 UP FRONT 41 FASHION 51 FOOD & DRINK 69 THINGS TO DO 74 COMEDY 79 NIGHTLIFE 86 MUSIC 98 GAMING 100 FILM 103 CULTURE 110 BACK OF THE NET

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on yer bike Following a sold-out tour in 2014, the Garmin Arenacross tour is back!

For 2015, the event is going large throwing an eighth round in to the mix, with Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena hosting the penultimate round on February 14.

The amazing spectacle will continue to treat fans to that unforgettable show experience with bar banging Pro and Youth racing and a world class line-up of Freestyle MX Riders to keep attendees on the edge of their seats.

A host of riders have been confirmed for the 2015 tour – including Spanish Freestyle MX and Beat Boxing legend, Edgar Torronteras. He said: “Last year was amazing – the crowd was so noisy and Sheffield was just the best city on the tour – I’m back and I can’t wait to bring the roof down”.

After taking third place at Wembley last year, Aussie Daniel McCoy is set to return and challenge the championship again in 2015. He’s joined by British rider Steven Clarke on an all-new Hsqvarna backed team - all set to provide some explosive racing.

With its killer mix of all-action indoor dirt bike racing, and gravity-defying Freestyle Motocross set to a pumping soundtrack and laser show, Arenacross is a non-stop white-knuckle ride! A short, sharp and shockingly spectacular event with huge triple jumps, murderous mogul sections and fast, banked corners - all designed to provide a high-octane sensory feast.

Tickets are £11 - £97.92, see www. motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk for tickets and info.

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AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18

Win tix to see Queen & Adam Lambert at the Motorpoint Arena!

Proving they’re still the champions, Queen and Adam Lambert are hitting Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena February 27.

The critically-acclaimed show, which has received praise from the US and UK media alike, will be part of a 25 date tour over 10 countries.

Queen first teamed up with Adam Lambert in 2009 to perform the band’s rock anthem ‘We Are the Champions’ on American Idol’s season’s eight finale. Lambert and Queen partnered again in 2011 at the MTV European Music Awards in Belfast. In the summer of 2012 they performed their first live concerts together - with three sold-out shows in the UK at London’s Hammersmith Apollo as well as concert appearances in Russia, Ukraine and Poland.

Most recently they performed a selection of Queen’s greatest hits for the BBC’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Tickets are £64.90 and £75.90, see www. motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk for more.

WIN, WIN, WIN!

We’ve only gone and got our bloomin’ mitts on two tickets to see Queen and Adam Lambert at Motorpoint Arena. But the best bit is, we’re giving ‘em away! For your chance to win, have a dabble at the following question: Adam Lambert was a contestant on the 8th season of which US reality competition?

1) The Voice US 2) American Idol 3) The X Factor USA

Enter online at www.exposedmagazine. co.uk/win-stuff.

After falling into a decade-long coma, you wake in the year 2025 on a hospital bed with the thinnest of covers, as your family couldn’t afford to upgrade you to the ‘Super-Deluxe Sheets’. The nurse enters and immediately posts a picture of you to Facebook with the caption: ‘patient just woke up after 10 years and I’m the first person he sees – feeling blessed ’. After downloading an app which allows you to discharge from hospital, you return home to find your family silently watching ‘Taken 14’ – in which Liam Neeson has his spare back door key stolen by Parisian gangsters. You’re acknowledged with a quick wave of the hand and asked to remove your shoes and ‘check-in’ online before entering.

PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 Yeah, that really cool underground band you’ve been bleating about for the last month? No, the stars don’t care either.

ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 Whenever you’re feeling down about yourself, remember that YOU won the sperm race. Give yourself a pat on the back for that.

TAURUS April 20 - May 20 Hiding behind those bulging pectorals will never change the fact that you cry at The Notebook and have a vagina.

GEMINI May 21 - June 20 You’re always putting things off - which is why you’ll never get a job. David Cameron hates you. Though that kind of makes you alright.

CANCER June 21 - July 22

With a gob bigger than Mick Jagger, you’re forever blurting out the wrong things at inconvenient times. The “let’s be honest, she was a bit of a hag” at your Great Aunt’s funeral ranks amongst your finest.

music as loud as you want.

LEO July 23 - Aug 22 Life is one big party. Getting pissed makes things better, but you still fervently dislike most of the people there.

Oh, and the bird you fancy always ends up with a big bloke in the coat cupboard.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21 Purchasing (What’s the Story?) Morning Glory and a pair of Adidas Gazelles does not give you the right to behave like a bellend in social situations and refer to others as “our kid”.

VIRGO Aug 23 - Sep 22 This month, a retweet from Chery Cole will make your day. You fail to realise what a sad, miserable life you lead.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 – Jan 19 A Capricorn is a goat. You’re basically a sheep, but slightly dimmer looking.

Your little goat beard makes you look… like… well creepy. Stop head-butting things.

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 People tell you that you’re living under a rock. You point out that it’s much more financially viable than renting in today’s economic climate and you can play

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SCORPIO Oct 23 – Nov 21 You’re bringing sexy back.

No, wait, I meant you’ve got a sweaty back. And it’s hairy, too.

LOCAL HERO

Jog On Want to get fit this year but need a bit of motivation to get up and get out there?

The Children’s Hospital Charity need people to run in this year’s Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon as part of Team Theo – their awesome group of active challenge fundraisers.

What could be more motivating than taking on a fitness challenge knowing you’ll also benefit the lives of children who come from all over the world to be treated at The Children’s Hospital, Sheffield?

To sign up for the Yorkshire Half Marathon on April 12 head to www.runforall.com, and then email events@tchc.org.uk for help and materials – including your own Team Theo running top - to kick-start your fundraising.

For some running tips courtesy of Dr Tom Brockwell, who works for The Children’s Hospital and who’ll be running for Team Theo, head to www.exposedmagazine. co.uk.

“I love an asparagus piss, me.”

“It wasn’t exactly as I envisioned it.

There was more hair, for starters.” “… and then your tongue just goes numb.”

“Real mermaids taste like chicken, everybody knows that.”

“But his sideburns did have a dusty texture. And the faint aroma of nutmeg.”

“If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests?”

SUZY DYSON

Suzy Dyson is the founder of INK – the Sheffield based Dance Company which represents positive, passionate and dedicated dancers.

INK’s empire has grown dramatically – now providing dance classes, a crew training programme, crew dance performance opportunities, workshops and masterclasses - as well as providing clients with professional dancers for performances and events. We caught up with Suzy to find out more.

What’s INK’s mission?

INK is all about us ‘Making our Mark’ in the city in terms of dance; we really want to provide something new, fresh and current for Sheffield’s dance scene! We specialise in commercial dance - which we describe as anything you can visualise being used in commercial TV, music videos or shows. Basically, it’s dance designed for performance. I’d say INK is all about the people in it. It’s about learning and growing as dancers, as people, and loving what we do...

Can anyone learn to dance?

Yes – absolutely! I only started at 13 years old which some people might say is pretty late for a dancer! I remember being stood at the back of the class looking at the girls at the front who could pick up all the steps - and there was me, totally out of my comfort zone, uber shy and just… lost. But I stuck with it – and with time progressed at something I thought I could never do! When people join our classes and our dance crew I always see their potential - because they remind me of me when I started. Then bam, within a month, their progress is just amazing.

ANYONE can learn to dance! You just have to love it, be patient, believe you can do it - and stick with it!

What’s your dance background that led you Head to www.inkdancecompany.co.nr for more.

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to launch INK in 2012?

After spending some time in Los Angeles training intensively with choreographers that inspired me personally, on my return to Sheffield it was so apparent that INK was what the city was missing. I felt like young people here needed somewhere they could access dance that was current, yet different. I wanted to create a group that was positive, supportive and had that ‘family’ type vibe - as to me it’s so important to create a positive supportive learning environment. As a dancer in training myself, I was always travelling around to Manchester or London -even LA - to access the type of dance and choreography I wanted to learn… so I felt the responsibility to give the city INK. Finally, tell us about the style of dance you’re trying to encourage amongst both young and old...

Commercial dance is what we specialise in - yet we do branch out into other styles which encourages our dancers to be versatile and open minded. Those who aim to be commercial dancers will understand that being versatile is key! Commercial dance is all about performance and intention. How you perform the choreography, whether it be the dynamic, the mood, the intention, the energy, the facial expressions – they’re all crucial! I guess most people will be familiar with this style as it’s the type of choreography you can see on TV shows, music videos or stage shows. Most importantly, we’re all about the enjoyment and having fun and teaching fresh and creative choreography.

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Sheffield’s Got Balls One of the most iconic events in sport, The World Snooker Championship, is to remain in our fair city of Sheffield until 2017. Hurrah!

The tournament was first staged at the Crucible in 1977 - so 2017 will mark its 40th anniversary in Sheffield.

The event is worth over £5 million to the city and has a total audience of 285 million viewers.

Cllr Julie Dore, Leader of Sheffield City Council, said: “We’re delighted to keep the World Championship in Sheffield. This deal shows that Sheffield has real ambition. We are determined to use this partnership to help World Snooker to grow the game with new audiences and also to open up new global business opportunities for the city.”

Barry Hearn, Chairman of World Snooker, added: “Snooker fans and players alike will be thrilled to hear this news as Sheffield and the Crucible are such an integral part of the history of the World Championship.

Many thousands of people make snooker’s greatest pilgrimage each year to witness the intense and magical ambience that the Crucible generates. It’s marvellous to have the continued support of Sheffield City Council and to take the agreement up to the 40th anniversary and hopefully beyond!”

In need of a little love advice?

Has the fizz gone out of your banger? Let the lord of love enter your soul...

The 2015 World Championship runs from April 18 to May 4, see www.worldsnooker.com for more.

Study Buddy Salis When it comes to student property in Sheffield, Salis are at the very top of the tree.

They’ve been providing the very best student accommodation in the city for over 30 years from their vibrant office on the bustling Ecclesall Road (just opposite Nonna’s) – with many properties based within spitting distance of their HQ. In fact, they’ve currently got some crackers in and around the happening Hunters Bar area.

Needless to say though, all their properties are in great positions for bars, shops and everything

else the savvy student needs.

Every one of their homes offer great décor and cleanliness and all furnishings are regularly replaced in order to make house as homely as it can be.

Showers, telephone points, digital TV, broadband internet, central heating and modern kitchens and bathrooms all come as standard – so, next time you’re scoping out a new abode, be sure to give them a tinkle or pop by the office.

They’ll see you right. Trust us.

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

10% Close his eyes 10% Fall asleep Chuck it in a pie.

Everything makes sense in a pie.

Things Steven Tyler of Aerosmith doesn’t want to do...

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10% Miss one smile 10% Miss one kiss 60% Miss a thing

Dear SP, I’m worried that I’ll be unable to satisfy my new girlfriend. You see, unfortunately, I am well below par in the love stick department.

My skin flute is more of a peawhistle. My trouser snake is lacking its bite. In other words, I have a small penis. There, I said it. I’ve tried almost everything to rectify my proportional situation; I continue to give it a tug three times a day while praying to Krishna, the Hindu God of Love.

Alas, it’s all to no avail! To stick the boot in, I’ve been informed by previous partners that when it comes to love-making, I’m about as useful as a one-armed trapeze artist with an itchy arse. My confidence is shot to bits and I’m desperate for some tips!

Adam, Woodseats BRO, do you really think that this girl will appreciate having to spend valuable foreplay time patting your back and telling you not to fret as you sit on the edge of the bed weeping at your shrivelled member? I can guarantee that you won’t be satisfying anybody until you MAN UP and deal with the equipment you’ve been given. Most women view the common schlong in the same way they view heavily armoured vehicles: impressive to look at - but they certainly won’t relish squeezing one into their home garage. Also, the odds are, with your lack of prowess in other departments, you might actually take the time to listen and respond to what your lover wants - as opposed to going all Rambo III on her under the sheets. Love your weenie and it will love you – and hopefully many others. SP

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@Sheff_Students: He’s been stood here for 20 mins thinking the for sale sign is a bus stop...

Only in Sheffield! @PlugSheffield: ‘Sheffield buses are never on time!’ No mate, that’s a For Sale sign. Not a bus stop.

ON FACEBOOK: We had a giggle at this parody Coachella line-up posted by The Harley. Anyone fancy catching Jay-Z’s parenting tips after a singalong at Leonard Cohen (Performing Every Version of Hallelujah)? No? We’ll just settle for A Bunch Of Kids Killing Punk Music, then. Sounds about right actually.

LET THERE BE LOVE It’s served as an iconic feature of Sheffield’s skyline for at least 14 years now and, arguably, as long as 40 years.

The ‘I Love you… Will U Marry Me?’ graffiti now lights up a bridge between the grade-II listed Park Hilll flats, and featured as the slogan on a t-shirt worn

by Arctics frontman, Alex Turner.

A BBC documentary discovered that the message was the result of a public display of affection in 2001 by a local

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man called Jason towards his thenpartner, Claire Middleton. Thankfully, she accepted his proposal, but the pair never got around to tying the knot - splitting up three months later.

Yet some Sheffielders still debate the veracity of this account - claiming that the original message had been there since the 1970s and a name was simply added later.

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INSTAGRAMMER OF THE MONTH: @nasha.ja captured the snowy scenes in Sheffield perfectly.

Check out this shot in Weston Park – a quick scroll through the rest and anyone would think that the Steel City is a winter wonderland.

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I Don’t Believe It...

Read this column - and what happens next will amaze you!

Ok, I’ll come straight. Nothing in this article will amaze you. It might entertain you. We could even find some common ground and briefly share a short but sweet writer/ reader bond. However, what I’m certain of is that you didn’t choose to continue reading because you were promised amazement in the title, because I don’t believe, dear reader, that you are a moron.

My hope is that by reading the title of this column you recognised my parodying of an irksome trend on t’internet lately – even more irksome than gross overuse of emoticons or ‘share this to beat world poverty’ statuses. I’m talking about the scorn of preposterously hyperbolic headlines and links which have swamped social media. They’re called ‘click-bait’ (naturally, I’ve re-christened it ‘dick-bait’), and do nothing but serve to highlight the false, exaggerated, downright brainless world of internet surfing which we abide with today.

‘MAN FALLS INTO BEAR PIT… YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENS!’ Unsurprisingly, he gets eaten. It’s perfectly believable, and furthermore, if you’ve got a video of a man engaged in fisticuffs with a grizzly it doesn’t need embellishing one jot – a simple ‘MAN FIGHTS BEAR’ would be interesting enough to entice a click from me. Last year, CNN News joined the disaster by sharing a news story with the tweet: ’14-year-old girl

stabbed her little sister 40 times, police say. The reason why will shock you. (link)’ I think the internet officially went insane that day. As if it ever needed to be made official.

I don’t know what annoys me more: the dull repetitiveness off seeing my social media feeds transformed into one big “WOAH… LOOK AT THIS STUFF” viral toss-fest, or the fact that internet users are treated like gullible numbskulls who’ll be hooked in by capital letters and combination of the words ‘most’ and ‘awesome’. Granted, some might be, but I make a conscious decision to avoid such content like the plague. You should too.

Now I’m on a roll, here are a few more social media practices which grate deeply on my ever thinning strands of patience.

been nice, but you’re blatantly not that ill, because if you were you wouldn’t be worrying about updating old school friends you don’t see any more with your predicament. ‘Vaguebooking’: cryptic, attention-seeking bull which fools nobody.

Inappropriate tagging ‘Joe Bloggs – is at the Northern General Hospital.’

Right. A bit of elaboration would have

Celebrity Personality Quizzes ‘Ooooh, I’m just like Chery Cole, me’. Grow up.

Got beef? Drop me a line - Joe@exposedmagazine.co.uk. or @exposedmagsheff

Henderson’s Hounds Sheffield’s favourite condiment, Henderson’s Relish, recently launched special edition bottles featuring a trio of canine stars Freddy, Dougie and Dibnah - and now the three retired greyhounds are celebrating finding new homes! Previously all residents of the Sheffield Retired Greyhound Trust’s farm at Gosling Moor in Wortley, the dogs were chosen to front the campaign to promote greyhound adoption and are now spending 2015 with their own new families. John Gilburn, chairman of the Sheffield branch of the RGT, said: “The unique partnership with Henderson’s Relish has been a fantastic way for us to highlight the importance of greyhound adoption, showcasing the lovely dogs that are available for rehoming and how they make excellent family pets.” Bless.

See www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk for more.

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Inappropriate hashtagging #Learn #How #To #Use #Twitter. #YOLO Throwback Thursday Yes, you used to be cute as a kid. However, not anymore – you’re an old, gnarled, miserable adult like the rest of us.

Alternatively, we appreciate that Kos was a wild holiday for you at 19, but let’s be honest, you’re in your mid-thirties and looking at Center Parcs with the missus this August. Deal with it.

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The Exposed 5 1 0 2 s d r a w A – Your Last Chance To Vote!

The votes have been flying in for our annual awards ceremony - with you lot flocking to sing the praises of your favourite Sheffield people and places. To those few who haven’t voted yet (and we know who you are) – sort it out! There’s still a wee bit of time to cast your votes for the best of Sheff - be it your top restaurant, bar, hair salon, brand or beyond.

It really is up to you. Each and every winner is chosen solely from your votes. It’s the fairest awards ceremony in all the land!

Votes Mean Prizes

If you vote in every category, you could win £150 in Meadowhall vouchers - simply head to www.exposedmagazine.co.uk/awards2015 to have your say in 21 of the categories.

On top of that, this year we’ve also introduced a special award for the final category, voted for exclusively via social media. Simply follow Exposed on Facebook.com/ExpMagSheff and send us a direct message with your vote for Best Bar along with your email address. Plus, if you vote in this one, you’ll automatically be in the running to win two tix to any Leadmill gig of your choice in 2015. Sound good?

You’ve only got until February 12 to vote - so chop, chop!

The Main Event

An Oktoberfest Extravaganza… in March. We know, we know - but we reckon just one month a year to drink all the German beer we can, amidst scoffing copious amounts of bratwurst,

is simply not enough. So, with the O2 Academy transformed into a beer hall, complete with Oompa band, frothy tipple, sausages galore and lederhosen (optional) - the date for your diary is March 12.

Tickets for the awards are £20. For that, you get access to the ceremony with a seat at a table, some Hot Sausage Company bangers and complimentary drinks - including German and Thornbridge beery goodness - all of which will be soundtracked by DJ Danny Beck and hosted

by Exposed Awards veteran Steve Faulkner. On a budget? Pay a measly tenner to get through the door and enjoy the ceremony from the comfort of the bar.

The After Party

From German to Latina, Weisse beer to Sangria, strudel to… we’ll stop. This year’s after party will be hosted at Cubana in Leopold Square.

Think more drinks, nibbles, live music and DJs keeping you entertained until the small hours.

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Where: Ceremony at O2 Academy, after party at Cubana.

When: March 12, 2015, 7.30pm.

Price: £20 seated/£10 standing. *£2.50 from every ticket sold goes directly to The Children’s Hospital Charity!

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THE AWARDS CATEGORIES 2015

There’s a whopping 22 categories to get your teeth into this year.

Fill yer boots, yer filthy animals…

1.Best Women’s Fashion Retailer 2. Best Hair Stylist 3. Best Beauty Salon 4. Best Cultural Attraction 5. Best Cafe/Deli 6. Made In Sheffield 7. Best New Restaurant 8. Best Local Brewery 9. Best New Bar 10. Best Traditional Pub 11. Best Club Night 12. Best Men’s Fashion Retailer 13. Best Hair Salon 14. Best Gents Barbershop 15. Best Local Event 16. Best Independent Retailer 17. Best Unsigned Band/ Musician 18. Best Restaurant (Out of Town) 19. Best Restaurant (City Centre) 20. Best Bar – Voted for via social media!

21. Best Live Venue 22. Best Club

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a POlE nEw aDvEnturE This month, Exposed got into pole position – for a face flustering challenge at A Pole New Adventure. Would our intrepid journo end up in a spin? Read on, dear reader, read on…

Words: Joe Moulam

A Pole New Adventure is Sheffield’s finest pole dancing and fitness establishment, who this month flung the gauntlet down in the direction of Exposed - challenging us to complete a full gruelling circuit around their daunting jungle of poles. My name undoubtedly came up in answer to the question “who in the office would look the most ludicrous hanging upside down?” - and before I know it I was turning down offers to borrow a pair of sparkly hot pants and on my way to the pole dancing premises on Carver Street.

Rolling up in jeans and a shirt, I quickly scavenged some appropriate attire and A Pole New Adventure owner Gemma Hopkins showed me the ropes (or poles rather) while I showed my ability to fail at following basic instructions. I’m told that pole sessions are actually great exercise without seeming like it, and can be done by men and woman of all shapes, sizes and abilities. It’s a sort of freeform dancing - with elements of everything from ballet to For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 23

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A Pole New Adventure A Pole New Adventure has been run

by Gemma Hopkins for seven years, so newcomers are most certainly in good hands. It’s a great, unusual way, to get fit and build some confidence. For more information, check out www.facebook. com/APoleNewAdventure.

acrobatics incorporated. The circuit I was about to embark on, however, will most certainly feel like exercise - described to me as “intense”. Oh, joy.

My challengers soon turned up in the form of Sarah, Amanda and Fran - who wasted no time in showing off some absurdly complex looking spins and holds. It’s safe to say this wasn’t their first time on a pole, so I decided my adversary for the challenge would be the last bloke who attempted the circuit – he only managed a measly twelve minutes before tapping out. Surely I could top that… surely?

Stopwatch in hand, Gemma began the warmup jog around the room. Easy. This challenge was in the bag already. The circuit proper then began - with a two handed lift on the pole to pull yourself off the ground. The girls managed it with ease - but I struggled and got told that jumping is cheating. Boo. Sixty long seconds later, and my arms were

beginning to ache, but it’s straight into the next exercise - the deceptively tough ‘plank’.

As I stared at the floor inches from my face and my limbs started to dislike me I had a moment of clarity - and realised that this challenge was probably not going to be as easy as I thought. Things from here become a blur of squats, poles and pressups as my face became more and more crimson and I was commanded not to vomit on Gemma’s pristine floor - but it’s a lot more fun than it sounds. Honest.

My pole abilities also seemed to be improving - and I could actually hold myself in the air. By the last leg of the challenge I was shimmying myself to an exhausted victory as the first male to complete the circuit. Hurrah! The unfit intern prevails where some other bloke failed – and they barely caught me cheating!

Chalk up a win for Exposed.

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‘Tis the month of February in the fine, if not slightly nesh, city of Sheffield - and what better way to wave goodbye to those pesky January blues than by becoming acquainted with the infectiously catchy, swinging sixties rock and roll vibes of local lads, RedFaces.

RedFaces meet Exposed readers. Exposed readers meet RedFaces. There you are – done. Now introductions are over, and pleasantries exchanged, it’s time to really get the party swinging and give the Exposed In Session treatment to one of Sheffield’s most promising young guitar bands.

Hi gents! It’s great to have you on board with Exposed In Session. The big question is: have you chosen what tracks you’ll be showcasing in the videos?

Harry: I don’t know… have we?

Great start!

Isaac: Yeah, we said that we’ll be going for Katie Come Home and Office Girl.

Harry: Suits me!

Tell me a bit about Office Girl; I assume it to be quite self-explanatory in terms of song topic.

Isaac: Surprisingly not!

Charlie: We didn’t really decide what it was going to be about until we were halfway through writing the song.

Isaac: It ended up being about lads – well, idiots – who get themselves into relationships too early and don’t do anything about them. That’s what we settled for in the end.

Ok, I’ll steer clear of asking about personal experiences this early in the interview! Let’s move on to Katie Come Home, which received airplay from John Kennedy of XFM earlier this month.

Isaac: It’s about Harry’s mum.

You cool with that, Harry?

Charlie: Ha, well, it’s not that sort of song.

Isaac: Basically, we wanted to write a song with a bit of country-rock feel to it. We were putting it together back at Harry’s house and his mum – who’s incidentally called Katie – came home.

Harry: It’s literally that boring.

Isaac: Of course, none of the lyrics refer to Harry’s mother at all. I’d like to reiterate that point.

Words: Joseph Food Photography: Timm Cleasby www. thepicturefoundry.com Harry: Yes, can you put that in.

Doom and Gloom was another track of yours which received great reviews; BBC Introducing Sheff listed it as one of their best tracks from 2014, and it received plenty of kudos from the Exposed team when we played it on our radio show. Are you starting to feel a bit of pressure to live up to expectations now?

Charlie: Honestly, we’re just here to play and enjoy ourselves. We can be a bit oblivious to such expectations at times.

Isaac: If people like us, then that’s absolutely great, and we’re happy to take things one step at a time.

However, we’re not looking to try and make people adore us – well, Charlie is.

Charlie: I like being adored.

Issac: But, first and foremost, we’re just a band that loves playing music. That’s it.

I must say, it’s quite refreshing to meet an indierock band that’s made the effort to look slightly dapper. Not interested in the leather jacket/ skinny jeans look, then?

Isaac: To be honest, I’ve always liked the early Beatles/Shea Stadium sort of look. I don’t why; I think it just looks a bit better than the usual band attire.

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Harry: Yeah, we just thought it was something a bit different. I think it’s good to look slightly dapper and make a bit of an effort when you go on stage.

There are a lot of nods to late 50s/early 60s style rock and roll in your music. In fact, it pretty much encapsulates the sound. I assume this is a conscious decision?

Harry: Yeah, I mean, our parents brought us up on a diet of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks etc.

Charlie: It’s a bit coincidental that we all grew up listening to that music, but I think that’s why our sound comes together so naturally.

Isaac: It’s not a bad diet to be brought up on, really.

Plenty of people who’ve seen you say that you’re very much a band that needs to be experienced live to be truly appreciated. Is that where you feel most at home – onstage?

Harry: Yes, I’d definitely say so. I think it’s harder nowadays to get a really good live band, and it’s important that younger bands really work at their live shows.

Charlie: Any band can sound good in a studio, but live is a completely different matter.

Agreed; and 2014 was a big year for the band in terms of some of the live gigs you played. Do you have any particular highlights?

Isaac: Going down to London and playing was a mad experience.

Andy: Yeah, playing Camden Barfly back in October was amazing.

Isaac: It was our first real out of town gig, and to play it in such a legendary venue was brilliant.

We went down on this packed bus – it was an interesting journey, put it that way.

Do tell more…

Isaac: We were on this packed, sweaty bus, and all we had was coke and crisps…

Charlie: …Or should that be cigarettes and alcohol?

Does that sound cooler?

Isaac: Anyway, we ended up getting off outside this service station and decided to play an impromptu gig. Unfortunately, nobody paid much attention to us and they drove off. It was a bit of a let-down. *Laughs* Harry and Charlie had a bit of an intimate moment when they fell asleep on each other’s shoulders back on the bus.

Harry: Can we move on from this?

Good idea. So what’s the plan for 2015?

Harry: Carry on making music and play it by ear, I suppose.

Charlie: We don’t really have a clue what we’re doing, so a plan’s out of the window! But we love playing live, which hopefully means there will be plenty more gigs.

Isaac: Organised chaos is a perfect word for it.

I confess that I had a nosey at your Facebook interests t’other day, and they were listed as ‘music, playing music, and… pandas’. Care to explain?

Harry: Simply because we were idiots when we first started out.

Andy: Charlie just randomly had a panda. Not a real one, obviously.

Issac: Oh yeah! He had this soft toy panda in his garage when we used to go round and practice, and it kind of became our mascot for a bit. So that’s why the band has an interest in pandas.

Fair. iN SeSSiON creditS In Session Produced by: Joseph Food Filmed & Edited by: Helene Michaelides www.cuckoofilms.co.uk Recorded & Mixed by: Paul ‘Tufty’ Tuffs tuftyrecords@live.co.uk Band Photography by: Timm Cleasby Watch the session exclusively online at exposedmagazine.co.uk/in-session.

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Exposed Meets Slow Club.

Words: Emily Beaumont.

Hailing from Sheffield, home-grown duo Charles Watson and Rebecca Taylor make up harmonising, scruffy pop duo Slow Club.

Since forming the band almost ten years ago as teenagers, Slow Club have gone from strength to strength - performing all over the world and supporting globally recognised artists (Florence and the Machine, Mumford and Sons and KT Tunstall to name a few). The pair will be returning to our fine Sheffield shores for what’s set to be an epic sold-out gig at Queens Club Social February 28. We had a natter with Charles to find out all about it.

Thanks for talking to us Charles.

You’ll be joining us in Sheffield February 28 at Queens Social Club – looking forward to returning home?

Absolutely! It’s always lovely coming back to Sheffield. Not only is it always a good gig but it gives us the opportunity to catch up with family and friends after being away. Plus, the gig has sold out, which is always a good feeling.

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We’re friends and obviously with ten years of working together our friendship has gotten stronger.

We have the same friendship group and have been through a lot together. I find it quite hard to imagine life without her.

It’s near approaching the 10 year anniversary of the formation of Slow Club. How’s that feel?

It’s certainly a weird one. It really feels like it’s gone so quickly, definitely doesn’t feel like almost ten years, I mean we started when we were only 17. We can’t remember the specific date we started - so can’t have a specific celebration - but we’re just really happy to still be here making music.

As you mentioned, you started Slow Club when you and Rebecca were just teenagers. How did you manage to stay motivated?

Well, we were having so much fun making our music. We were just totally in love with what we were doing - without that there wouldn’t be any motivation or drive. It was just what we did as teenagers. In Sheffield and, I suppose in a lot of other cities too, there’s a big youth music scene - so it’s not something too abnormal. It’s just how we passed the time.

How has your relationship changed over the years?

I suppose it’s changed like any relationship. As you get older, you get a bit wiser, and your perspective of the world changes. Our working relationship is quite different to your typical working relationship. We’re friends - and obviously

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with ten years of working together our friendship has gotten stronger. We have the same friendship group and have been through a lot together. I find it quite hard to imagine life without her.

Very lovely! So has yours and Rebecca’s writing process changed since you started?

I think it’s been changing constantly throughout time; we don’t have any particular formula. It’s hard to describe how our writing process works - we still can’t explain how we do it! We both just encourage each other creatively and share the vision… it’s difficult imagining trying to write without the other. I think, when it comes to writing, the harder you try coming up with something the more difficult it becomes… so we just like to go with the flow.

So what’s been your career highlight?

Ooh, that’s difficult. There was one moment which particularly stood out to me a few years ago. We were touring in America and driving up the highway from San Francisco. Anyway, we ended up stopping and watched the sunset on top of a mountain above the clouds. It was summer and the views were amazing.

That’s a memory that certainly stands out to me looking back. In terms of gigs, our

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last gig in London was probably one of our highlights. It was a really big and wicked show. We played the new record start to finish - which was great. For the last few years, when we’ve toured, we’ve toured with a whole band behind us - but for this show we went back to basics with it being just me and Rebecca.

You’ve toured over the UK, Europe, the US, Australia and Japan. Where’s your favourite place to play?

We always love playing Glasgow. Driving up to Scotland always gives me that holiday feeling - it’s a lovely drive with some amazing views. Japan, on the other hand, is just absolutely crazy - a completely different culture to what we’re used to. While we were over there, we were playing about three gigs a day for a week, which was really intense! The US is always good to tour, the crowds are always very responsive and enthusiastic, which I think is quite different to Europe who tend to be a little more reserved. When you tour you find that every city has its own different personality.

Are you hitting up the UK festival scene at all this year?

Oh yeah, definitely - full whack!

Maybe Glasto again..?

Ha, maybe, I’d love to play Glastonbury again!

You’ve been described by a lot of the music media as being ‘anti-folk’.

Thoughts?

Not a fan! It’s something that was mentioned by a music magazine when we were in our earlier years - and from then it just stuck. But we don’t consider ourselves as being ‘anti-folk’. We like pop, music from the 60’s and 70’s. We just like to make the music we make and don’t like having labels applied to it. Labels like that aren’t very helpful!

Your latest and third album, Complete Surrender, did sound very different to its predecessors. Did you go into this album with the intention of making a different type of record?

I think at that point we just wanted to make simpler records. We started using fewer layers and making the music more stripped-back. We also incorporated some brass and string which is something we hadn’t done before - which did give it a different sound to our previous work. We also concentrated a lot more on the lyrics for Complete Surrender; previously it’s something we’ve been a bit distracted from as we were focusing more on the sound but, for this album, it was definitely a focal point.

Finally then, I know it’s a couple of years ago now, but a certain Daniel Radcliffe starred in the video for your single ‘Beginners’. How did that come about?

Yeah, he’s a fan! At the time he was guest editing for Timeout magazine, and he was asked who he’d like to interview - so he chose us. We did the interview - and things just went from there!

For more information about Slow Club head to www slowclubband.com. For tickets to the Queens Social Club show on February 28, see www.leadmill.co.uk.

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Slow Club: The Facts The band released two 7” singles in 2007, ‘Because We’re Dead’ and ‘Me and You’, on Moshi Moshi Records. On September 1, 2008, their first extended play, ‘Let’s Fall Back in Love’, came out.

They released a Christmas single, titled ‘Christmas TV’, in December 2008.

Their debut album, ‘Yeah So’, was recorded

by Mike Timm at Axis Studio in Sheffield and released in July 2009 - followed by their second EP ‘Christmas, Thanks For Nothing’ in December 2009.

The band’s second album, ‘Paradise’, produced by Luke Smith (Clor), dropped on September 12, 2011. In 2012 ‘Beginners’, the final single from the album, was released.

In spring 2013, the band went back into the studio with Colin Elliot (who has worked with Richard Hawley) and started recording their third album. The album Complete Surrender was released on July 14, 2014.

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The ladies at Britain Does Vintage are once again bringing their fab vintage fair to our fine Sheffield shores on March 7.

As well as racks and racks of the best vintage clothing, Britain Does Vintage are also bringing along a beauty parlour, with stylists who will be ready to curl, quiff and roll your hair into pin-up worthy style. There will also be afternoon tea to sip on and live music to enjoy as you browse the stalls.

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The Style Files...

The only way to get through a long, rainy winter is to have some fun in the fashion department, with a dash of colour or mixed prints.

Hannah A bright jumper dress teamed with this sleek Topshop jacket make for an elegant winter look. We love the Michael Kors bag.

Lewis Go for smart casual with a hint of fun; this blazer is from a vintage market in Paris, and the scarf from Harry Potter World!

Lilu Be individual: boots in bright colours really lift a grey day, and Lilu’s coat proves that staying warm can be very cool.

Theresa Mix up some monochrome stripes and checks, and show off great legs with classy black tights or leggings.

Andrew Rebel against the gloomy skies and team a pair of brightly coloured chinos with a simple shirt and jumper like Andrew.

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They’ll be joined by Michael Thompson and Ben Vickers to meet demand - FYD have been running these events for the past couple of years and they’re always popular. It’s a first come first served deal so no appointment is necessary, and you can see examples of the guys’ work on their Facebook page: ‘Follow Your Dreams’. So if you’ve been thinking about getting a tat but were a bit short on cash, now might be the time to make an addition to your collection, or start a new habit! www.fydtattoo.com 42 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk

Kate’s Kloset

Kate’s Kloset is bargain hunting this month; stay tuned to the blog for a ‘charity shop challenge’ where Kate will be showing you her favourite charity shops for the best second hand goodies in the city. She’ll also be looking ahead to Spring fashion and checking out the best places to shop away the winter blues. www.exposedmagazine.co.uk/ fashion/kates-kloset .

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For three years, INHERITED® have been an essential part of Broomhill - with their sleek selection of independent clothing and a sharp eye for rare sneakers. Now, they’re making moves into the barbershop business - with INHERITED® Trim opening up right next door.

“It’s always been something I’ve wanted to do,” said owner Josh Bonney. “As soon as we had the chance about four months ago, we knocked through, moved the clothes and sneakers next door and got the barbers going.”

It’s a logical step for Josh, who wants to put the essentials for looking good under one roof. “Whenever I used to get my hair cut, I’d go straight out shopping and buy some new clothes. The two go together.”

The newly refurbished interior looks slick - with stark white walls and exposed brickwork - and there’s a real relaxed atmosphere inside. A big screen in the corner keeps patrons entertained with FIFA while they wait, but usually they’ll be browsing the sharp range of clothes, jewellery and sneakers parked through the archway next door.

“We stock lots of local stuff from independent stores, as well as from shops all over Europe,” continues Josh - and you can tell that he and all the staff at INHERITED® are passionate about what they’re selling. A customer points to a pair

of trainers on the top shelf and he launches straight into an avid description, reeling off facts about the colourful pair of Puma Disc Tropicals. It’s this passion for great stock that makes INHERITED® stand out - while Josh makes regular trips to London’s East End on the lookout for new independent labels and exciting designs.

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We feel the need. The need for… another top guest tattoo artist at Good Vibrations. Masterful Manc lad Maverick will be acting as wingman at the Broomhill studio this month.

We caught up with him to find out more...

So, you’re heading to Sheffield for a stint at Good Vibrations. Looking forward to it? And what are you hoping to bring to the team?

I am! Hopefully I’ll be able to bring something new to the Sheffield scene, not many people do what I do regarding the colour work, so hopefully it’ll be popular.

I always try to push the boundaries of my own ability and I’m always working for that next level of what’s possible in tattooing.

How did your journey to becoming a successful tattoo artist begin?

It was a funny one, really. I was always on the outside looking in. I knew I wanted to tattoo and be an artist. I’ve always been an artist - I don’t think it’s something you choose. Regarding tattooing; my wife had a huge part to play. She worked with a lady whose husband owned a studio and she

introduced us. I felt like I was getting too old to continue as a graffiti artist, I had a daughter and another on the way, so it was time to step up and push my art and follow my dreams. It was difficult at first, doing an unpaid apprenticeship with a baby on the way, but I stuck with it and worked hard - I had good people around me. Thankfully, it paid off, and I’ve been tattooing for 6 years now.

What the weirdest tattoo you’ve ever done?

Thankfully, I don’t get many odd requests.

I think the majority of clients that come to me know how I feel about tattooing and my art - so I only get serious clients that want serious pieces. I do remember a young lad wanting an ‘L’ on both butt cheeks. I’ll let you figure that one out.

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How do the Manchester and Sheffield tattoo scenes compare?

They’re both extremely good! There’s lots of talented artists in both cities that do various styles. I think there’s lots of similarities in the two cities, if I’m honest.

Both very stylish towns with a young musical based clientele. A lot of beards and tweed (laughs).

What was your main motivation to become a tattoo artist?

I’ve always been creative, I’ve tried to work in a ‘normal’ job before - but it just didn’t suit me. I get bored very quickly and I have a desire to see a result at the end of a day - with tattooing I get that. I get to look at a piece I’ve finished and I get to go home happy knowing I’ve created something permanent.

What’s it like sharing your name with the star from Top Gun? Awesome! The name was my old graffiti tag that stuck with me. It’s partly due to Top Gun and partly due to the meaning of it. I’m quite free spoken and sometimes I get in trouble from it. I never mean any harm to anyone, I’m not like that, I just don’t have a filter.

If you could tattoo any celeb, who would it be?

None, the majority are pompous pricks, I’ve tattooed celebs before and they expect the world. Obviously, not all are like that, but let’s just say I won’t be selling out as a celebrity tattooist.

Tell us about your tattoos?

I have the typical apprentice legs. I’m planning on a large scale cover-up blasting over my right arm which I was foolish enough to have done while I apprenticed.

My full front is still blank but I’m hoping to take care of that this year.

Is the pain of a tattoo worth it?

100%!

Finally, what tattoo are you the most proud of?

It’s probably my first one on my leg. It’d be unfair to clients if I picked one from recent pieces. It’s seriously shocking, but it was the first tattoo I did. I’ve had the word ‘Beginning’ put under it and, when I’m all done and washed up, I’ll have a final tattoo with ‘Ending’ next to it.

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Next month, we’re taking on WORLD SQUASH CHAMP Nick Matthew for our Exposed Vs – so we headed down to his home away from home, Hallamshire Tennis & Squash Club, for a bit of background courtesy of marketing manager George Illidge. Words: Laura Garner.

How was 2014 for Hallamshire Tennis & Squash club?

2014 was a very productive year for the club. We received the Yorkshire Tennis Club of the Year award by the LTA (The Lawn Tennis Association) which was achieved with the help of the tennis coaching team, The Hallamshire Academy of Tennis, who’ve done a fantastic job coaching our members and helping them improve. We also held the British Junior Open championship for its 20th anniversary, which was a great privilege, whilst Nick Matthew, our long standing member, had a great year winning gold at the Commonwealth Games, The AJ Bell Tournament and of course having his first child, Charlotte. To top it off, Johnny Marry, who’s also a member here, recently won a tournament in India - which was a huge confidence boost ahead of the Australian Open.

Fantastic. And we understand you had some refurbishments recently?

Yes, we received funding from Sport England to improve our facilities and ensure we develop as a club. A major part of the funding was the addition of LED lights to our courts. We also added underfloor heating to all our squash courts as well as air conditioning to the gym. This was a great bonus for members in the summer.

All of this helped the club progress as well as keep our members happy - which is the overall aim of the club. We plan to continue

to develop and achieve our aim of having the best facilities in Yorkshire - if not the country.

What’s it like being the home of squash champ Nick Matthew?

It’s a huge privilege. We see one of the best athletes in sport playing and training regularly - when not abroad or in tournaments. This allows members to see the qualities of a professional squash player first-hand, which reflects positively on the club, whilst giving a huge boost in terms of promoting our excellent squash facilities to the people of Sheffield.

And how’s the next generation of squash players looking?

Very strong. They’re outstandingly enthusiastic! In order for squash to become successful, the young players must be active and focused on their performance - and all ours are. It’s also important for players to enjoy playing - and all our youngsters have a ball. I’d say, in around five years, we’ll definitely see some high quality players coming out of the Hallamshire.

Our colleague Phil is going to be taking Nick Matthew on for our next Exposed Vs. How do you see that panning out?

Bearing in mind Nick will be handicapped in some way…

I can see your colleague having to take the See www.hallamshiretennis.co.uk for more.

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next couple of days off! I think he’ll have a good run around and the term ‘headless chicken’ may be used a few times. I imagine he’ll be given a large advantage to make it a little fairer. It will definitely be an interesting game!

Have you had a lot of new members joining to keep the classic New Year’s resolution of keeping fit?

On the gym side, yes, definitely – especially as we offer a no joining fee in January. We also see a lot of players that haven’t played for a while and want to get back into it.

How’s 2015 looking for the club?

There are exciting developments happening - but you’ll have to wait and see. It’s all under lock and key at the moment. It’s an exciting time to be involved with the Hallamshire…

Finally then, what would you say to anyone thinking of taking up squash?

It’s a very high intense sport - and I’d definitely say get involved. It’s very enjoyable. There’s a large social side; particularly at the Hallamshire, which many people don’t realise when they think of squash. You’ve also got its partner sport, racquetball, which if you’re not the most able player may suit you more. Again, it’s a very fitness based sport - and here at the Hallamshire we can help you keep active and healthy whilst having fun!

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Smoke-King Touring the UK competing in Man Vs Food challenges, Professional Eater and Bodybuilder Randy Santel attempted the Smoke Barbecue big burger challenge in Sheffield recently.

For nearly four years, Randy Santel has competed in body transformation and food challenges throughout the States, and has now ventured across the pond to take on the UK. Upon hearing about Smoke Barbecue’s Man Vs Food challenge, Randy aimed to add Sheffield to his list of conquests, confident that he would be able to beat the 22 minute record set by a previous champion. Here’s how he got on…

The Challenge Eat a burger stacked with four beef patties, smoked brisket, pulled pork, cheese and onion strings, plus fries, a jar of slaw and a corn bread muffin, followed by two pints of milkshake. If done in under 30 minutes, you get the £25 mega meal for half price, if you

set the new record, the meal is free - and the best time of the week will get £100 to spend at Smoke.

The 17th challenge on his tour (with over 20 more to go), Randy claimed this would not be the most difficult he’d endure, but that it looked hearty enough. A few psyching up routines, and a nod to his YouTube audience on camera, and Randy began.

To say what we witnessed was impressive is an understatement. Clearly a professional, Randy devoured the meal with ease, in just ten minutes and five seconds. It’s also worth pointing out that without commentary he would have done the challenge in less than ten minutes...

Tricks of the trade? Speed is essential, as is a good soundtrack. Curious to find out what the motivation music was that was pumping through Randy’s headphones, we hazarded a guess at some sort of heavy metal, or at the very least the Rocky soundtrack. As it turns

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Hop Hideout Giveaway Hop Hideout, the speciality beer shop housed within Vintedge furniture shop on Abbeydale Road, is celebrating its first birthday. Ran

by Exposed Beer blogger, Jules Gray, the shop sells a huge variety of local, national and international beers and ciders, from little known gems to world renowned tipples. To celebrate their milestone, the shop is giving away a Hop Hideout tee, tote bag and a 12 pack of beers to one lucky reader. To be in with a chance of winning, simply head to www.exposedmagazine.co.uk/win-stuff and answer the beery brainteaser.

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out, Randy’s playlist of choice revolves heavily around pop divas Rhianna, Beyonce, Demi Lovato and his personal favourite, Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus… with a bit of Eminem thrown in to macho it up.

Want to follow Randy’s conquests? Head to www.facebook.com/RandySantel

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AnchorAge Inspired by East Coast American dining, this new venue from The Harley crew opened its craft beer doors in August 2014.

Taking the place of Fitzwilliam and West in their West One location, Anchorage have managed to strip back the modern interior and re-fit in a creative way to develop a tranquil feel to the open space - with industrial pendant lighting, natural wood fixtures and dedicated art exhibition space (3rd Rail’s ‘Artist Beer Visions’ currently adorns the walls showcasing fictional beer label artwork from the likes of Tom J Newell and Mr Gauky). Positioned across a trio of levels - the lower floors are more laidback focusing on the deli menu with in house cured meats, cheese platters and sandwiches such as salt beef piled onto rye bread with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and mustard (the Reuben) - the top floor is a dedicated restaurant dining space seating sixty-five. Diners can even choose their own individual lobster from the tank to be cooked on the grill. Becoming known for their focus on meat (the hanger steak, a cut usually kept for the butcher’s table, has become a best seller), the new menu has just launched - so look out for the likes of Amish chicken (rubbed in garlic, paprika and seasoning before being baked in milk and Gnudi) and light balls of ricotta and parmesan rolled in semolina flour. The draught beer offering rotates frequently, focusing on US and UK keg - think Victory, Weird Beard, Wild Beer Co and Black Jack breweries. There’s a dedicated stout line, with recent beers including Siren and Mikkeller’s captivating collaboration Beer Geek Daydream. In addition to the keg lines are two hand pulled ales generally showcasing local beers (Skye’s Edge, Abbeydale, Kelham Island). If you happen to be in town after work, take advantage of their cheeky drink offer on the ales at £2.50 a pint (4-8pm Monday to Friday).

Anchorage, Unit 3, West One, Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield, S1 4JB www.anchoragebar.co.uk 0114 327 7143

Love Is In The Air For Pickled Pair Conscientious consumer seeks independent shopkeeper for long-term relationship…

By now, most of us will have seen the till results from the main supermarkets. You may have heard that Morrison’s big man has been fired for not bringing in the booty, and that Aldi and Lidl are doing a roaring trade. But, do you also know that our dairy farmers (and many other growers and producers) are increasingly being milked dry when it comes to supplying the large supermarkets? That thousands of tonnes of produce is condemned to an edible scrap-

heap because it’s not the right size? And that in order to remain competitive and deliver shareholder value, supermarket price-wars rage on and on?

So, how come then, with such a depressing picture, is it that Sheffield has some of the best independent shopkeepers around? And that us lot simply love using them? Starting this month, Pickled Pair will stepping out around our best independent food shopping areas and finding out just what’s so special about these glorious retailers - starting with Sharrow Vale Road.

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cubana Ties The Knot Not sporting his trademark mask after a show at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena, Sid ‘Ratboy’ Wilson of Slipknot fame enjoyed a spot of jazz, vintage port and tapas at Cubana in Leopold Square. Spotted by an eagle-eyed member of staff who was a fan of the band, Sid was so impressed with the performance of resident jazz pianist, 70 year old Ralph Salt, that he presented him with a €100 tip at the end of his set. Ralph Salt said: “Sid was a real gentleman and couldn’t have been further removed from his Slipknot persona. He was very appreciative of my performance and even asked me to play my choice of sentimental song as an encore. I thought a Joe Cocker song was the perfect choice given his recent passing and Sid listened intently throughout. It’s fair to say I was presented with the biggest tip I’ve ever had in my career - and it couldn’t have www.cubanatapasbar.co.uk

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come from a more unlikely candidate!”

Not a stranger to the odd celebrity visit, Cubana has been a favourite of legendary 13-piece Cuban outfit Buena Vista Social Club who’ve frequented after their regular sell-out Sheffield City Hall shows - and just a few weeks ago after Che Guevara’s granddaughter visited the venue.

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A Nice Place For A White Wedding

In this, the month of love, we discover why a wedding at The Maynard is a marriage made in heaven.

Recently entered in the prestigious I Do awards, what sets The Maynard apart from other potential wedding venues is certainly its location. Ideally situated in the heart of the beautiful English Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, only a short drive away from the centre of Sheffield, this beautiful boutique hotel boasts a charming and elegant atmosphere - allowing the prospective bride and groom the opportunity to relax and feel comfortable on their big day.

Having undergone a recent renovation, its restaurant, function rooms and bedrooms all offer stunning views of the charming countryside. And, whilst kitted out with the finest contemporary décor, The Maynard still incorporates many original features to ensure the history of the building is not lost – with a range of local art and photographs of the local area displayed around the hotel to add to its charm.

The Maynard offers a variety of inclusive and bespoke wedding packages to suit a variety of needs and budgets.

They only host one wedding per day, allowing the staff to focus solely to one bride, groom and guests, offering a truly dedicated wedding service. Plus, with a wedding coordinator on hand every step of the way, help and advice is always readily available.

There’s a range of function rooms to suit weddings of all sizes.

For a more low-key wedding (up to 50 guests), the Windsor Room provides the perfect ambience. Located on the first floor, with stunning views of the Peak District countryside, the room is licensed for civil ceremonies and also serves as a function room for breakfast. The restaurant which leads out onto the gardens and overlooks the valley provides an 54 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk

intimate feel - with breath-taking views across the gardens.

For larger weddings of 120 guests and evening receptions, the Ballroom is a romantic venue for any wedding, with high ceilings, oak panelled walls and golden chandeliers. The Ballroom has its own private bar and gardens overlooking the Derbyshire valley, so you and your guests can relax and enjoy the celebrations whilst taking in the gorgeous surroundings.

For more information, and to make a booking, head to www. themaynard.co.uk

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Make The Most Of It! THE BEST SEASONAL PRODUCE AND WHERE TO GET IT IN SHEFFIELD BY @PICKLED_PAIR. Blood Oranges Tell me more: Just when you think winter is set in, and fruit and veg life is getting pretty dull, out pops the blood orange. Yes, you can juice them –a gorgeous, zesty shot – but why not also use them in winter salads, or as a partner with a squidgy, velvety panna cotta, or even as Polpo does, in a Campari and blood orange cake. Whatever you choose, blood oranges are bound to raise winter spirits.

Where do I get it? The newly located Barra Organics on Sharrow Vale Road has several varieties, or try Beanies of Walkley and Nethergreens on Oakbrook Road.

Oysters Tell me more: Although available throughout the year, oysters are usually better in the winter months when the water is colder (outside their spawning period). Some say eating raw oysters is a bit like battery-licking for grown-ups - salty, tangy and with a full metal jacket. Try them with a squeeze of lemon and a touch of chili or tabasco. I personally like to pair them with bubbles too (a hangover cure from living in Belgium).

Where do I get it? The new oyster bar at JH Mann on Sharrow Vale Road offers you a briny delicious oyster to eat-in for £1 a shuck.

Simmonites on Division Street and Cod & Cockle in the Moor Market are also a good bet.

Beetroot Tell me more: We’re nearing the end of what is a fairly long season for British beetroot. Totally under-rated – most likely because we were introduced to this lovely root via our grandma’s pickling jar bake it in a salt-crust, roast it, slice it raw in salads and even juice it (rather delicious with carrot and orange). My favourite right now is to salt-bake and puree, then serve warm with some fresh goat curd and a drizzle of olive oil.

Where do I get it? Most fruit and veg shops will have good earthy beetroots in stock. The goat’s curd you can get from Porterbrook Deli on Sharrow Vale Road. If you hanker for the pickled stuff, and don’t fancy doing it yourself, Hedgerow Preserves do a good one and it’s stocked in many a Sheffield independent.

Are you a Sheffield producer or supplier? Let us know what seasonal produce you’ll be rearing, growing, making or stocking, and we’ll showcase the best here. Email: pickledpair@hotmail.com.

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The Mediterranean 271 – 273 Sharrowvale Road, Hunters Bar, S11 8ZF Tel: 0114 2661069 // www.mediterraneansheffield.co.uk THE PLacE For over three decades now, The Mediterranean has been serving up the best of Spanish tapas, fresh fish and seafood to the people of Sheffield.

Situated in in the heart of Sharrowvale Road, in close proximity to the busy bars and pubs which bustle each weekend, the restaurant had never looked so inviting as we fought through the bitter January cold. Once inside, we were graciously met with both a warm room and a warm welcome from the staff.

THE FooD First things first: the vino. We opted for the French Merlot Le Versant – a classic full bodied, fruity wine which was just the ticket for a relaxing evening out.

To start, I could look no further than the king prawns pan fried in garlic butter and lemon juice, while my partner – a seafood fanatic – opted for the monkfish skewers.

My starter arrived looking sensational, bathed in a parsley and white wine sauce which stole the show. The monkfish skewers were tender, enjoyable and declared delectable by my partner. Our waiter had established a friendly rapport with us from the off and

applauded the lack of mess I made from the prawns. A proud moment.

Onto the mains – Beef Fillet Tournedos-Rossini with Peppercorn Sauce and Roasted Salmon. The beef was tender, the sauce creamy and the taste delightfully rich. My partner praised the salmon, which was served on a bed of spinach with a tasty beurre blanc pesto sauce.

Our ever-attentive, but never intrusive waiter, topped up our glasses as we chatted and ate.

We couldn’t resist indulging in dessert after seeing the menu featured our personal favourites: chocolate parfait and lemon tart.

The parfait was a real winner, both light and tasty. With both dishes devoured, there was nothing left but to bid a fond farewell and head back out into the cold night… but we still managed to retain a warm spot for the wonderful staff.

THE VErDIcT Our expectations for the evening were more than met - with fresh, tasty food, attentive service and relaxed atmosphere. The Mediterranean shows that with age comes experience. And, when it comes to casual dining and simple, high quality dishes - they still live up to their good name.

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Whilst a simple bowl of Sugar Puffs is all that’s needed to get most at Exposed HQ moist for the day ahead, mere mortals in life sometimes require a little extra pick-me-up for their peckers. With that in mind, we proudly present our super-sexy guide to the best/worst aphrodisiacs out there. Let’s get it on! Words: Joe Moulam.

Tiger Penis

According to the Chinese, there’s nothing better to ramp up the romping than a good ol’ Tiger penis.

While there’s not much science to back up the claims, traditional Asian knowledge says that eating tiger tail is not only an amazing aphrodisiac, but will also cure erectile dysfunction! The wild willy is usually eaten in a soup, but some particularly creative types like to grind it up in wine. Obviously there are ethical issues in poaching an endangered species for their manly bits but, if you can control your conscience, then the best way to get your other half in the mood is apparently a meaty black-market tiger penis.

Watermelon

There’s nothing sexier than a large green ball – but, besides its alluring appearance, watermelon also has some real aphrodisiac science going for it. The summery fruit contains the nutrient Citrulline, which is converted in the body to Arginine, which in turn relaxes blood vessels to treat erectile dysfunction.

But, while eating watermelon could be seen as sexy – it’s a tasty fruit with bright pink flesh, held in the hands as seeds are ejected through puckered lips – the reality is that eating Watermelon is usually a sticky, awkward mess. A better idea might be to serve the frisky fruit up as a classic starter, paired with some salty Prosciutto or Parma Ham.

Avocado

Another green, slightly phallic fruit, avocado was known by early Aztecs as “āhuacatl” – meaning “testicle”. This may have been because of its shape, but those crafty early South Americans might have been on to the massive amounts of vitamin B6, which increase production of male hormones and could possibly raise the randiness.

Chillies

We’re not talking about the sexy slop that is a good chilli con carne here, but the spicy little peppers. Known to release endorphins, chilies can produce a pleasant and energising sensation, making them perfect for a pre-pump snack - while the flushed face and slightly swollen lips that come from a particular hot habanero can look reminiscent of a lover ready for a romp. Hot stuff.

Honey

Honey is a naturally sweet and sensual food, which already gets it some aphrodisiac points, and then there’s the whole ‘male bees serving the queen’ angle too. Honey also increases testosterone production in men, which can help to get them in the mood for some lovin’ – and the mineral boron present in honey aids the use of estrogen in women. A big amount of honey could also increase levels of nitric oxide - which is the chemical released in blood during arousal.

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Winter Wedding Open day

Sunday 22nd February 2015 12pm-4pm FREE ADMISSION HALIFAX HALL, ENDCLIFFE VALE RD, SHEFFIELD, S10 3ER 0114 222 8810

Why not treat your loved one and join us on valentine’s day?

To find out more contact us on 0114 222 8810 or email april.thompson@ sheffield.ac.uk Find out more at www.halifaxhall.co.uk

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BEER Jules Gray takes us through her 10 beers to look out for at next month’s Beerx 2015!

Exposed beer blogger Jules Gray spent seven years at a large multinational brewery in the UK. She started out working in sales and procurement and went on to a project implementing new software for the brewery - which resulted in her developing filtration and brew plans for up to 40,000 barrels of beer a week!

Jules left the brewery to follow her dream of starting her own business with her partner Will; thanks to the excitement of the current brewing landscape - a scene she’d seen bubbling, which grew and exploded in a wealth of exciting new breweries - and Abbeydale’s popular craft beer shop Hop Hideout was born.

Fanatical about beer, Jules has been a member of the British Guild of Beer Writers for three years. Her shop and writing are her ways of sharing her beer obsession with the public. But it’s not just about beer itself – it’s about the people behind it and the stories, histories and provenance of those beers and breweries.

Following her role as a judge at the event’s national beer competition in 2014, we caught up with Jules to get her considered take on ten beers to look out for at this year’s BeerX festival – featuring a range of breweries and beer styles from a list of over 250 award-winning British beers.

BeerX takes place at iceSheffield on March 20 – 21 featuring live music from the Everly Pregnant Brothers and The Bootleggers, plus street food stalls, tasting and blogging events, along with all the final 6 Nations rugby matches on a giant screen. For more information and tickets visit beerx.org and follow @SIBA_BeerX. For more from Jules, check out Hop Hideout - hophideout. co.uk / @hophideout and @beer_revere.

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10 BEERs FOR BEERx BREWERY: Blue Monkey, Nottingham BEER: Infinity + 1 pale ale, 5.6%, cask BACKGROUND & CHARACTERISTICS: This Nottingham brewery, which started in 2008, has focused on using the powerful Citra hop in this pale ale, which, as its name suggests, has a strong citrus profile (think mango, tropical fruit and lime). This punchy beer has a massively dry hopped taste and delivers a moreish, easy-drinking result.

BREWERY: St austell, cornwall BEER: Big Job IPA, 7.2%, cask BACKGROUND & CHARACTERISTICS: I love this one! Roger Ryman, the brewing director, is an outstanding brewer and was awarded the All-Party Parliamentary Brewer of the year in 2009. He’s the man responsible for the brewery’s flagship Tribute Ale. It’s an exciting brewery with a history dating back to its incarnation as a Victorian ‘tower brewery’ in 1851, which is now home to a museum.

Big Job is dry as a bone and packed full of Cornish barley with huge amounts of the Citra, Centennial, Cascade and Nugget hops, which complement each other with notes including lemon, spice, peach, lychee and grapefruit. This beer has previously won gold in the Best Pale Beer Imperial IPA Europe category at the World Beer Awards.

BREWERY: Ilkley Brewery, Yorkshire BEER: The Mayan chocolate chipotle stout, 6.5%, cask and keg BACKGROUND & CHARACTERISTICS: This unusual beer is a favourite with our regulars at Hop Hideout. It’s smooth and velvety with a fiery kick - but it ends up subtle and warm. The beer was inspired by a Mayan recipe and uses Galena and Bramling Cross hops, which pack a double whammy of spicy, blackcurrant flavours.

Keep an eye on this brewery for some exciting US influenced brews thanks to their new American brewer, Christa Sandquist. She joined in 2013 after a stint at Harviestoun Brewery in Scotland, which we’ll be looking at later.

BREWERY: Moor Beer company, Bristol BEER: Old Freddy Walker, old ale, 7.4%, cask BACKGROUND & CHARACTERISTICS: People love this, it’s a real favourite old ale and one of beer writer Roger Protz’s 300 beers to try before you die. It’s become a cult classic, from winning Champion Beer of Britain back in 2004 to taking silver for the Barley Wine category at the CAMRA Champion Winter Beer of Britain national competition in 2014 - drinkers are still loving it a decade on.

of more pared down British hops. Flavours in this beer include orange blossom, pine and citrus with a subtle malt background from the Maris Otter malts.

BREWERY: Wild Beer co., Somerset BEER: Madness IPA, 6.8%, keg BACKGROUND & CHARACTERISTICS: Wild Beer Co’s American brewing director wanted to showcase his beloved West Coast IPA beer style. Madness delivers an intense tropical punch bowl of aromas.

Madness is all about the hops - with masses of late and dry hops to ensure a powerful citrus backbone. Wild Beer Co is an exciting, experimental brewery who is big on barrel ageing and using wild yeast cultures. Definitely one to watch as they continue to up the innovation stakes in the British brewing landscape.

It’s a rich, dark, full bodied old ale that uses Bramling Cross hops and is a combination of pale lager, crystal wheat and black malts delivering a roasted finish. Moor is one of the first breweries to proudly talk about their beers being unfined, with a strong focus on natural beers, which they think delivers more flavour and character.

BREWERY: Brass castle, Yorkshire BEER: Burnout smoked porter, 5.8%, cask BACKGROUND & CHARACTERISTICS: Brass Castle was founded in 2011, so it’s still a young brewery. They’ve developed rapidly in a short space of time and are now based in Malton town centre in a bigger brewery space producing 130 casks of beer a week. They also have their own tap room, bottle and home brew shop on site.

Burnout is a great smoked porter with beech smoked malts. It has bonfire and chocolate characteristics with thick bodied caramel notes, a savoury smokiness and roast bitterness. There’s so much to taste and experience in one mouthful!

BREWERY: Totally Brewed, Nottingham BEER: 4 Hop Men of the Apocalypse, IPA, 5.2%, cask BACKGROUND & CHARACTERISTICS: Nottingham’s Totally Brewed was founded

by Rob Witt, a landscape gardener turned micro brewer! He only launched in February 2014 but has already made his mark on the brewing scene. 4 Hop Men of the Apocalypse is an English style IPA - less hoppy than American IPAs due to the use

BREWERY: Siren craft Brew, Berkshire BEER: Liquid Mistress red ale, 5.7%, keg BACKGROUND & CHARACTERISTICS: This is a bright red ale with flavours of burnt raisins and biscuit - balanced by the West Coast American hops that give a peachy spark. She’s a mysterious, seductive and disarming beer! I always look to Siren for fascinating, thought provoking beers; making this a brewery to look out for.

BREWERY: Thornbridge, Derbyshire BEER: Jaipur IPA, 5.9%, keg BACKGROUND & CHARACTERISTICS: Thornbridge is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and is brewing Jaipur X - a triple IPA with a stronger ABV. This is the Bakewell brewery’s flagship, multiple award-winning beer. It’s proved hugely popular as a pack leader in the British craft beer resurgence and has further captured global attention. Jaipur is heavily citrus dominated with a smooth, soft finish and is known for its pale colour and character.

BREWERY: Harviestoun, Scotland BEER: Schiehallion, lager, 4.8%, keg BACKGROUND & CHARACTERISTICS: Harviestoun is best known for the popular Bitter & Twisted golden ale. Schiehallion is another staple from their core range and delivers exactly what you’d want from a lager. It’s crisp, refreshing and light. The brewery was founded in 1983 by home brewer Ken Brooker, who started off in his shed with cobbled together homebuilt kit including a mash tun formerly used to make jam! Schiehallion has won gold multiple times in the Speciality Beer category at the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain awards.

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Sheffield is home to some real gems on the social scene that are well worth a little wander to seek out. Here’s a few of our faves…

South Sea

Where: Spooner Rd, Sheffield, S10 5BL Tel: 07842828432 Tucked away in its own little corner of Broomhill, the South Sea is a brilliantly friendly bar with a fondness for all things music. The mighty venue has quickly become a favourite for resident music fanatics to enjoy gigs from local bands as well as acts from all over Europe and America. It’s no surprise why - with a great stage, funky artwork and a centre bar, it’s the perfect local venue to catch a gig with a pint in hand. Never ones to pigeonhole themselves to a single genre, South Sea put on an eclectic range of acts, with everything from Indie Rock and Punk to Metal or DnB gracing their stage. A real treat off the beaten path, music fans wanting to escape the clamour of the city centre and get a dose of the alternative will love South Sea. Open from 7pm every evening, events listings and tickets are available at www.facebook.com/ southsealive

Hope Works

Where: Hope Works, Sussex Rd, Sheffield, S4 7YQ Tel: 07956 913713 Hope Works is a unique warehouse environment - turning humble industrial décor into a thing of beauty and hosting everything from live gigs to DJs and art exhibitions. Located just outside the city

centre, and a stone’s throw from the River Don on Sussex Street, this underground venue has seen a formidable list of DJ heavyweights grace its premises alongside a heaped helping of local talent.

With tickets always in high demand, their regular club nights are perfect for an unconventionally atmospheric evening - with resident DJs spinning everything from House to Techno and Garage – whilst the superb bar ensures the drinks never stop flowing. Set up by Mixed in Sheffield, a charitable organisation dedicated to stimulating Sheffield’s music scene, Hope Works is quickly becoming a real locally minded and forward thinking institution.

For more information and events listings, check out www.hope-works.co.uk

The Riverside

Where: 1 Mowbray Street, Sheffield, S3 8EN Tel: 0114 272 4633 A true gem at the heart of the Sheffield ‘real ale circuit’, The Riverside boasts an immense selection of continental lagers, fruit ciders, spirits and craft beers – including their own ‘Riverside Pale’ – alongside a fantastic food menu featuring a ridiculous selection of burgers from the Twisted Burger Company. The hugely popular beer garden looking over the River Don is perfect for a pint on those warm summer days - and the cosy interior with a wood-burning stove is delightful for those not-so-warm ones! There’s

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also no shortage of entertainment at the Riverside, with regular free live music in their ‘Shoebox’ room for intimate gigs and unique performances, and a barmy weekly pub quiz, dubbed ‘Quizarama-rama’. The Riverside is owned by the arts charity Point Blank, so all profits go to supporting creative projects around Sheffield. www. riversidesheffield.co.uk

The Hide

Where: Scotland Street, Sheffield, S3 7AA Tel: 0114 270 0798 The Hide is a charming hub of independent creative studios and art shops, with a cracking café to boot. Sitting pretty on the corner of Lambert Street and Scotland Street, The Hide is all about crafting and sharing creativity - with regular intriguing and stimulating art exhibits taking place in their gallery alongside charming locally produced goods on sale – featuring everything from jewellery to customised clothing. The Hide houses Scotland Street Coffee, a fantastic little hangout creating exciting menus for lunch and tea time, alongside decadent homemade cakes and faultless coffee. They also host the monthly Scotland St. Market, which brings together plenty of local independent businesses and creative individuals selling their hand crafted goods. www.facebook.com/ TheHideS3

Where: 7 Smithfield, Shalesmoor, St Vincent’s Quarter, S3 7AR Tel: 0114 348 9421 Situated ten minutes from the city centre in the Shalesmoor area, The Creative Arts Developments Space (CADS) provides spaces in which innovative minds can flourish. In 2013, the not-for-profit organisation attained official charity status - and now boasts a large number of studios, versatile spaces and exhibition areas in four separate locations. Whether you’re interested art exhibitions, film shoots, work conferences, social meetings, or somewhere to simply get your head down and ply your trade, CADS are able to accommodate.

Also the home of Dirty Little Secret events, the venue has previously hosted some legendary nights featuring the best of underground electronic music at their in-house venue The Night Kitchen plus there’s a whle host of events happening throughout Feb. Check out their partners at www. partyforthepeople.org.uk). With their support for creativity, community and music, CADS ticks all the boxes as a true gem on the Sheffield scene. For bookings and events, see www.cads-online.co.uk 66 l For mo 68 more llistings sti g and n rreviews, i , hhead d to exposedmagazine.co.uk x osedma zin .co k

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Hammer and Pincers

Where: Ringinglow Road, Bents Green, Sheffield, S11 9RH Tel: 0114 262 0759 One of the best things that happened in the recession was that certain pub groups gave their landlords a bit of a freedom in the knowledge they needed that inside expertise to help turn the business around. And that’s just what’s happened at the Hammer and Pincers in Bents Green, which is now just the sort of pub the locals of an S11 postcode demand.

Firstly, there’s the excellent selection of real ales (Moonshine, Doombar and Wadworth 6X were all on when we stopped by) - plus there’s great value with Greene King coming in at just £2.25. The food has also seen great improvements – the 2 for £8 on selected mains (Mon-Fri) has been a big hit with customers and the recently launched breakfast menu starts at just 99p. Tidy. That said, the pub is about much more than just good value. It’s very much at the heart of the local community with a raft of regulars aged 18-80 and plenty of events throughout the year. They’re also particularly proud of their beer garden which houses over 100 and will be given a bit of facelift next month, ready for the spring. All in all, the Hammer and Pincers is a local that’s worth travelling to. www. thehammerandpincers.co.uk

Doctor’s Orders

Sitting proudly on Glossop Road, The Doctor’s Orders is a slick pub that oozes cool, serving up great grub, cocktails and French house wine on tap! Just what the doctor ordered! Their crafty cocktail concoctions are the perfect remedy for those tired of run of the mill beverages, and their great selection of cask ales features some local treats as well as a regular monthly guest brew. The kitchens will do their best to get your attention on to the grub though – with their trademark homemade ‘Jekyll’s Salads’ and ‘Hyde’s Burgers’ served up alongside monstrous sandwiches, pub snacks and sharing platters - all clocking in at under £6. There’s no shortage of entertainment either, with regular Tuesday night quizzes, videogame consoles and major sporting events on the telly. With its sharp, yet homely interior - complete with grand fireplace - The Doctor’s Orders has a cosy and welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for a pint and a bite to eat. www.thedoctorsorder.pub

The Old Grindstone

The Old Grindstone welcomes you into Crookes. They’ve got a wide selection of soundly priced drinks on tap, and their popular staples include IPA and Black Sheep cask ales. Food is served every day of the week, from noon until 9pm, and their menu is packed full of traditional homemade

pub meals with ludicrously low priced daily deals to suit every taste and budget.

Having recently undergone considerable refurbishment, The Old Grindstone is looking slick these days - and there’s always a cosy and welcoming atmosphere as soon as you step through the door. No strangers to a good time, there’s entertainment on every night of the week - with regular quiz nights, snooker and pool plus all the major sporting events broadcast on their big screens.

Packed full of character, it’s a must when in Crookes. www.facebook.com/oldgrindstone.

Yellow Arch

Offering spaces for budding musicians to rehearse and record, Yellow Arch Studios in Neepsend have been a staple on the Sheffield music scene for as long as anyone can remember - and their long list of satisfied customers includes the likes of Jarvis Cocker, Richard Hawley and Arctic Monkeys. Now, they’ve become a music venue in their own right, with three fantastic live music rooms stuffed with eccentric character, fully licensed bars and ample space for 500 eager music fans to enjoy upcoming gigs. An old Victorian nuts and bolts mill, the place oozes Steel City charm, making it perfect for home-grown bands to prove their worth alongside acts from all over the world. www. yellowarch.com

Where: Charles Street, Sheffield, S1 2NB Tel: 0114 272 1756 As traditional as they come, The Roebuck is a classic, cosy public house in the heart of Sheffield, just off Arundel Gate. A fantastic pub for those with a discerning penchant for beer, it’s hidden in plain sight in the heart of the city, offering a massive selection of draught lagers and local cask ales from the Wood Street Brewery alongside an extensive selection of wines and soft drinks. Delicious homemade food is a staple on the menu, with locally sourced ingredients used wherever possible and fantastic daily specials served along with traditional Sunday roasts. There’s a decent beer garden with a sheltered area for an out-of-doors pint in those warmer months, and private areas for booked parties. The Roebuck are no strangers to sport, showing most televised events on their two plasma screens, alongside pool tables and an Xbox. A real gem, The Roebuck offers all things to everyone. For more information, have a look at www.theroebucksheffield.co.uk

Peddler Market

Where: Arundel Street, Sheffield S1 4RN. peddler festival@gmail. com Peddler Market is quickly becoming Sheffield’s finest night market - offering a fantastic evening of good food and drink, live music and unconventional market stalls. Proud suppliers of craft beer, the market also features an ever changing roster of fantastic street food vendors, providing finger food feasts for an interesting tea time - all alongside a mountain of local and independent business rolling up to peddle their exciting wares. Happening twice a month, the market is spread languidly over two ex-industrial buildings (Renown Works and 156 Arundel Street) and serves up an unorthodox evening – a charismatic antidote to same-old nights down the regular boozer. Even better, entrance is free! Attracting over a thousand guests on just their second event, it’s no coincidence that Peddler Market is exploding as one of Sheffield’s most sensational night time excursions. Catch the next ones on March 6/7. www.peddlermarket.co.uk

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Throughout Yorkshire // May 1-3 A new major international cycle race in Yorkshire has been confirmed by governing body, Union Cycliste Internationale, one of the institutions responsible for the Tour de France. The local cycle race will take place across Yorkshire and potentially include parts of the county that 2014’s momentous Yorkshire Grand Départ didn’t visit. The format will see cyclists take part in three full stages over three days, with further intentions for a women’s race and a mass participation sportive event on the cards. Talks are underway to secure worldwide coverage of the race, once again showcasing the beauty of Yorkshire’s landscape and ideal geography for worldclass cycling. www.letour.yorkshire.com.

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Dinosaur Zoo

Lyceum // February 28 – March 1 // £12.50 - £15.50 Direct from the West End, Dinosaur Zoo brings awesome prehistoric creatures to life on the stage - in a way you’ve never seen them before! It’s a tyrannosauric treat for all the family - and the show has everything from cute baby dinos to giant, teethgnashing beasts. Observe and interact with these extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show. www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

February Farm Fun

Whirlow Hall Farm // February 19 // £2.50 Wrap up warm and head over to Whirlow Hall Farm for a fun and exciting day of animal encounters. All critters great and small will be bringing their menagerie of weird and wonderful animals, including snakes, skunks, meerkats and creepcrawlies, and there’ll be a chance to welcome the first lambs of 2015 to the world. Throughout the day, children will get a chance to meet animals, ask the Whirlow Hall Farm staff questions, and

engage in free craft activities. There’ll even be a delicious BBQ for a tasty lunch and hot drinks in the café – so it’s the perfect halfterm treat. www.whirlowhallfarm.org

Ghost Hunt with Haunted Evenings

Wortley Top Forge // February 13 // £27.00 Join Haunted Evenings on the infamous Friday 13 for a ghost hunt at the reportedly haunted Wortley Top Forge. Now an Industrial Museum, the site is home to the oldest surviving Heavy Iron forge in the world, with a history dating back to 1640.

Obviously the ideal place for a whole host of ghouls and ghosts to hang out, there’s plenty of rooms to investigate including the main forge area, period cottage and the blacksmith’s workshop. With complimentary soup and rolls provided, it’ll be the perfect paranormal evening. www. hauntedevenings.co.uk

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Sheffield // February 21-22 // £150 for the weekend If you’re a budding photographer, this may be the perfect weekend outing for you.

Improve your photography skills, explore Sheffield, get fit and have fun! Whether you’re a serious photographer, or just want to have some creative fun, this is worth a see. Professional photographer and experienced qualified tutor Laura Page will guide you through this course; beginning the day with refreshments and teaching of camera skills before venturing on a planned route of 4-5 miles through the beautiful landscapes of Sheffield. As a practical, hands on course, this is the perfect opportunity to receive feedback on images as well as complete inventive photographic assignments. You’ll learn various skills over the weekend including depth of field, motion and manual exposure. Don’t be concerned if you’re not too familiar with these technological terms - one-to-one tuition will be provided, tailored to your personal level. This weekend is ideal for anybody with a love for photography. www. laurapage.co.uk/workshops

Lunchtime Talk: A to Z of Sheffield

Millennium Gallery // February 9 // Free Local historian Mike Spick provides an introduction on the history and geography of our Steel City in 26 parts - all arranged in alphabetical order. Located at the idyllic Millennium Gallery, this day out will be exciting and educational for the whole family. The events covered will include things you didn’t know about, as well as clarifying events you may be aware of in a more clear and interesting light. With free entry, it’d be a shame to miss out on this enlightening event. www.museumssheffield.org.uk

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Luke Jermay, the sensational English magician, mentalist and writer, is heading to Sheffield City Hall this month. Now living in York, Luke studied Magic and Magic Theory in his youth, and has since performed in more than 20 countries. He can read your mind, predict your future, and tell you more about your past than you know yourself. It’s sure to be a fascinating, eye-opening performance – so Laura Garner caught up with him to find out more.

Tell me about your background in magic?

As my parents believe in the supernatural, I grew up with many unusual things around me, such as tarot cards. Going into my teenage years, I rebelled as every teenager does. I began to think it was all ridiculous and I began looking into scepticism. This led me onto conjuring, which I still have a strong interest in now, as well as Dynamo who I think is excellent. In my early 20s, I returned to what I thought of previously as crazy.

Was it a shock when you realised you could read minds?

It was a very gradual process; I wasn’t hit suddenly by lightning like in the movies. I very much worked towards it. I work in an organic fashion, I work based on feelings. I use challenges to solve puzzles and I definitely tend to connect the dots in situations rather than take a logical approach. In shows I like to keep my audience guessing - some acts may be mind tricks and some may be genuine mind reading.

Have you ever got into any trouble doing this job?

Oh, every day! I’m joking - I’m not that bad! I know when to toe the line if I sense that an audience member is becoming uncomfortable with

what I’m revealing. People can get very shocked with what I uncover.

One memory in particular comes to mind. There was once a woman in the audience - very slim and pretty and I got a huge sense that she was pregnant. It turns out she was! The funny bit was that she hadn’t told her boyfriend yet - so he found out there and then. It ended very well with an emotional scene! Something else that springs to mind - there was once a couple in the audience, and I knew that the male had a question to ask that night. He then revealed a ring in his pocket and proposed to his partner there and then on stage! I’ve never got into any huge trouble - but my shows are always unpredictable. No two shows are the same – it’s impossible for me to plan as I never know what’s going to pop up.

Tell me about your favourite trick…

Without revealing too much from the show, one person will have a big choice to make, and the audience witnesses whether or not this choice is made. Another funny one is where I ask the audience to think about an embarrassing secret from their past and read their minds - I’ve had some crazy anecdotes!

So… how do you do it? Can you actually read minds, or does a magician never reveal their secrets?

I can tell you I certainly can read minds. I believe everybody can - but some chose to ignore it. I bet today you’ve already done it 50 times - in your office you’ve changed your behaviour based on a feeling from someone, definitely, it’s all about intuition. We make predictions everyday based on the information we receive. When you get up in the morning, you choose your outfit based on a prediction of the weather.

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Being able to read minds is based on intuition rather than logic.

I’m thinking of a colour - what is it?

You’re thinking of green (correct!).

That was too easy - change the colour.

Now you’re thinking of blue (correct again). It’s possible over the phone – but, to get deeper into somebody’s mind, I need to be connected to them physically in some way. There are also techniques that can be used for predictions. For example, the most common colour somebody would initially think of is blue. I guessed you’d be thinking of green because, as a writer, you have an individual

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perspective on life. Can I just add I sense you’re worrying about a conversation to be had tonight? Just to let you know, it’ll be fine.

Wow. So, if you could read anybody’s mind for a day, whose would it be?

That’s a great question - nobody has ever asked me that before. It’d probably be David Cameron to find out all the dirty political secrets.

Or maybe somebody from TOWIE that’d certainly be simple and funny!

If I really thought about it though I’d probably choose somebody influential… perhaps Tom Waits the

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Words: Laura Garner.

given me an amazing life. I’ve met people I never could have done - and I wouldn’t change it for the world.

If you could have one other superpower, what would it be?

Oh, definitely teleportation. It’d be great to instantly get to where you want to be - no more trains or buses!

You recently released your book ‘Making Mind Reading Look Real’.

What top tips would you give to budding magicians?

That book is dedicated to helping magicians improve. My top tip would be to look into the history of magic.

There are many stories and shows of mystery from the past, often carried out by the masters. There are many different styles of mind reading and hundreds of years of history. If you look into the past, you’ll definitely pick up a few clues.

musician - he’s very admirable. To be honest, it takes a lot of effort to have this power, it’s not as if I walk past somebody and instantly know what they’re thinking. I don’t think I’d want to be able to press a button and just hear what everyone is thinking - that’d be crazy.

What do you expect from the people of Sheffield? And what can they expect from your show?

I’ve always had good shows in

Sheffield - and a lot of great memories.

You guys make a great audience.

Northerners seem warmer and more up for it, in a sense. I’m definitely looking forward to it. I’m sure you’ll be a fun crowd - which makes shows a lot better. My promise is that I will tell you what you’re thinking… and I WILL predict your future.

Would you rather not have your gift?

Is it sometimes a nuisance?

It can be. To be honest though, it’s

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Josie Long hits Sheffield’s Studio theatre this month - so we asked the mighty Mark Perkins to have a chat with her. Despite the fact she’s one of the best stand-up comedians in the country, he seemed more interested in the fact that she’s studying A-level maths…

Stand-up comedian? A-level maths? How did that come about?

I haven’t done any maths since GCSE. I found I was doing Sudoku puzzles and loving them, but began to think I was wasting my life away. At the same time though, I realised the reason I loved them was that I didn’t really do anything like that anymore, solving maths or logic puzzles - so I decided I’d carry on my maths studies, do the A-level course, and also get something out of it at the end. I’m enjoying it - but it is so hard.

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Ok, let’s get onto the comedy.

It must be ten years since I saw you in The Lescar, and things have moved on. These days, comedy tours all seem to have to have a name. Your tour’s called Cara Josephine. How did you choose that for a title?

It’s the name of my niece, and I love her to bits, and really wanted to do something for her as a gesture. I felt I wasn’t perhaps the best role model for her; I can’t drive, I haven’t got my own house, so I thought this would be something I’d do for her to show her how much I really love her.

I don’t necessarily agree that you’re not a good role model.

One of the things I enjoy about your comedy is how it’s clearly about things you care about and want people to think about. You don’t just take on a persona for the night; all of the material seems to be things you really care about and want your audience to think about…

Thanks, yes, I hope that comes across. The ideas for my shows are just a compilation of thoughts and ideas I have all the time. I keep notes as a companion to my life, writing things down, keeping

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track of what I’m thinking, and when it comes to preparing a new show I book a few nights to just talk in front of an audience, record it, and see what works. I then constantly tweak it until it becomes a show with a proper narrative.

One passion is a charity you’ve started, The Arts Emergency Service, which sounds very interesting...

It supports young people who want to go into artistic, creative careers, but are from backgrounds where they don’t have any financial privilege or connections and don’t necessarily have much support from family. We want to support them to go into a career that they actually want to do, rather than the careers that they feel they have to do. And by art, I mean anything in the art or humanities field. We want to be a long term source of support for them, help them go to university if necessary, give them the confidence to choose what they want, and provide a network of connections that their more privileged counterparts would have. People should be able to use the time at university for social and intellectual development - which would make for better people and make everyone happier.

Josie Long plays the Studio theatre on February 26.

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Simon Amstell: To Be Free

Sheffield City Hall // February 18 // £18 Following sold out residencies in New York and London, Simon Amstell is embarking on his fourth international stand up tour – To Be Free. With intense vulnerability and honesty, Amstell explores weighty themes of joy, love, death and regret with a tender comedic eye that sees him gently mocking social norm until it seems utterly ridiculous.

Amstell’s stand-up is in equal parts endearing and witty - making it a must-see for comedy lovers. www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

Cuckooed

The Crucible // February 26 // £16.50 Mark Thomas stars in a tale of spying and deceit. This true story, told in a comical tone, tells of how the BAE systems resulted in spying on a comedian. Portrayed in an intriguing tone, this production is told via interviews with friends, colleagues, activists and journalists to examine the extent of the betrayal. Although essentially a comedy, this production has a subtle important message regarding the consequences of being spied upon by a corporation under the sanction of the state. Delivered by an award winning comedian, it’s well worth a watch. www. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense

Lyceum // February 16-21 // £11-£26 When a weekend in a country house goes horrifically wrong, main character Bertie Wooster is allocate to play matchmaker, as well as to steal a silver cow creamer from Totleigh Towers. However, Jeeves comes to the rescue to deter Bertie from making a fool of himself in front of a cast of the ever influential Wodehouse’s finest characters.

Sound random and absurd enough?

Pop down to The Lyceum to witness for yourself this traditionally hilarious double act. www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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John Shuttleworth: A Wee Ken to Remember

The Crucible // February 24 // £15.50-£18 John Shuttleworth, the musical comedian, is bringing his organ to Sheffield. Fancy an evening with him? Well, now’s your chance. The general idea of Shuttleworth’s performance is to share fond memories of past youthful weekends, in a musical form, of course. Due to an apparent typo error in the poster however, a few musical dedications to his next door neighbor, Ken have also been added. Shuttleworth is best known from Radio 4’s John Shuttleworth’s Lounge Music Show as well as the TV series ‘500 bus stops’. Expect to hear his own classics such as Two Margarines and I Can’t Go Back To Savory Now. www. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Sunday night comedy

New Barrack Tavern // February 1 // £5 Adv Funhouse Comedy brings another great night of laughter to the New Barrack Tav. Headlining is Shazia Mirza, an international award-winning comedian and columnist for the Guardian Weekend magazine who has also guested on ‘Have I Got News For

You?’ Support comes from the jaunty and engaging Danny Ward, winner of ‘Amused Moose Laughter Award People’s Choice’ at last years Edinburgh Festival.

Completing the wonderful line-up will be Jo D’Arcy with her fast, witty quips and the bright and creative Rachel Fairburn, who mixes wide-eyed innocence and tales of woefulness. www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

In honour of Valentine’s Day, we dish up our Top 10 best/worst chat up lines. You’re welcome.

1. Have a feel of this shirt - what does it feel like?

Boyfriend material.

2. Baby, if you were a fruit, you’d be a fineapple.

3. Damn girl, that bone structure is giving my bone structure.

4. Excuse me darling, is your name Gillette? Because you’re the best a man can get.

5. Hi, I’m Mr Right. Someone said you were looking for me?

6. Are you a library book? Because I’d like to check you out.

7. Are you Jamaican? Because Jamaican me crazy...

8. Your name must be Daisy because I’ve got an incredible urge to plant you right here.

9. If I was a fly, I’d land on you first. Because you’re the shit.

10. Hey baby, I may be a Gryffindor, but something in my pants is a Slytherin.

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Icons // Free // Mondays Hit up Icons on a Monday for their super-fun games night.

Starting at 4pm, and running until 1:30am, Icons is the perfect location whether you’re fancying some chilled afternoon drinks or a late’un. There’s a pub-style quiz, Twister, Giant Jenga and more. www.iconssheffield.co.uk.

Skint Tuesdays

Dempseys // Members Free Before 10pm // Tuesdays Every Tuesday is Skint Tuesday at Dempseys - with plenty of drink offers all night. £1 mixers, £1 shots, £1.50 Carlsberg make the evening great value. Start early at 6pm and enjoy all the karaoke and gay anthem wonderfulness. www.dempseys-sheffield.com.

Climax

Hallam Union // £5 // Every Third Friday

Climax is Sheffield’s biggest LGBT night and only comes for the third Friday of every month - but it’s definitely worth waiting for.

The 1300 capacity Foundry and Fusion venue hosts two rooms of fun filled anthems. DJ Scott Kelly brings the biggest songs in commercial pop whilst Peachy Keen and D.J Emma play some classic anthems in RnB, Hip Hop, Motown and 80’s floor fillers. So, put on your dancing shoes. www. climaxonline.co.uk/tag/sheffield.

Will We Rock You?

Icons // Free // Thursdays If you’re looking for something a bit different to party anthems, then this night is for you. Icons are putting on an evening full of Indie and Alternative music to get you into the party spirit for the weekend. Open 4pm – 2:30pm, get your alt on. www.iconssheffield. co.uk.

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Picture Perfect

The Sheffield Institute of Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies (SIIBS) and Research project Hidden Perspectives at the University of Sheffield have joined forces with the university’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans network to celebrate LGBT history month in February.

The University will host a photo exhibition Monday 23 to Friday 27 February to celebrate the lives and achievements of the LGBT community in Sheffield.

Bringing together local amateur and professional photographers, the images submitted by volunteer contributors will celebrate LGBT lives in the city and diversity at the University. Artists who submit their work will have the opportunity to add written content to share their thoughts, poems, or questions. By bringing together words and pictures, the exhibition seeks to give a platform to LGBT people to express themselves through an artistic process and be a part of Sheffield’s LGBT history.

Also included will be work by University of Sheffield students on the new pioneering SIIBS interdisciplinary LGBT studies module.

Hidden Perspectives are asking the LGBT community in Sheffield to send in their photos that celebrate everyday life in the city.

Photos can highlight social issues affecting the LGBT community, celebrate gender identity or just favourite things about gay life in the city! Email submissions to lgbtphoto@sheffield.ac.uk with a short paragraph about the photo and how you feel about LGBT life in Sheffield. Deadline for submission is Sunday February 15.

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GET YOuR THRILL

Q JuMPING

After 18 months of performing special nights at Sheffield City Hall, Burly Q is making a triumphant return to their home turf; Queens Road Social Club - with one helluva’ homecoming show on March 14.

As well as marking the return to their spiritual home, the date will also mark Burly Q’s six year anniversary - that’s six years of producing the UK’s most exquisite burlesque, cabaret, comedy and circus (as well as a little of the cheeky unexpected, too)!

To celebrate, the folk at Burly Q are bringing us a whole host of new

performers, each and every one of them unfamiliar to our fine Sheffield shores.

Acts for the show include Double Winner at the Burlesque Hall of Fame 2014, Las Vegas, for Best Debut and Most Dazzling Dancer Bonnie Fox, renowned cabaret singer Lili La Scala, Tina T’urner Tea Lady, Chi Chi Revolver, Ginger Blush and striptease artist Lena Mae. As usual, to round off the evening, DJs Cherryred and Den Iniquity will make the dance floor jump, wiggle and shake, with their all vinyl DJ set of rock and roll, RnB, swing and big band.

£16, www.burly.co.uk

GO TRAGO

Having made his breakthrough into the electronic music scene in 2006, Tom Trago has since taken his blend of disco, house, techno and synth funk around the world as an internationally renowned DJ, producer and live performer, with three critically acclaimed albums and the 2012 anthem ‘Use Me Again’ to his name. As the curator of the Voyage Direct label, and resident of Trouw Nightclub in Amsterdam, Trago knows exactly what it takes to get the party going.

He hits Plug on February 13 along with his latest signing Elias Mazian. With a reputation as one of the best DJ’s in Amsterdam, his first Sheffield gig is certainly a highly anticipated one. Both Tom and Elias are hitting Plug February 13 at Lunar’s brand new venue, the Neutral room . Plug have also announced Seppa and Risotto will be there to get the dancefloor booming, along with Bugg bringing his energetic bass driven house and techno. £6, www.the-plug.com

For their first event of 2015, Thrillhouse Sheffield have teamed up with The Harley to give you a very special show courtesy of the owner of Livity Sound Live and Punch Drunk Music - Peverelist!

Peverelist has been making waves on the UK electronic music scene for the past decade, starting up Punch Drunk Records in 2006. Releases such as his own ‘Roll With The Punches’ have been tearing clubs apart for years.

He’s released some classics such as ‘Dance Til The Police Come’ on Hessle Audio before starting up Livity Sound with allround top guys Asusu and Kowton - where they’ve built a formidable live set.

Peverlist hits The Harley February 27 with support provided by Harley residents.

Zaron Mizmeras will be blasting your eyes with mind boggling visuals.

Early-bird £3, www.theharley.co.uk

SHEffIELD’S GOT SOuL

Now into their third year, Sheffield’s Big Soul Night makes a triumphant return, with their first show of 2015 coinciding with Valentine’s Day. Enjoy the funk, motown and modern soul you love with the one you love.

With three rooms playing the best of tunes, there’s plenty on offer for whatever you fancy. In the Ballroom, there’s a generous helping of classic Northern and Motown with all your favourite 60s club soul. DJ’s Richard Searling, Kev Roberts, Steve White, Snowy and Ozz will be playing into the wee hours.

Or you can head to the Northern Soul room, which will be playing the best of classics from South Yorkshire’s legendary venues with Nige Brown , Ginger Taylor and guest local DJs.

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TOP PICkS The History of House

Magna // March 7 // Prices Vary Go on a whirlwind ride through The History of House for one night only at Magna Science and Adventure Park next month.

March 7 sees over 50 of the most influential and storied DJs plying their wares across 5 arenas. Headliners include Todd Terry, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Flashmob and many more.

The History brand aim to educate and amaze crowds with their range of DJs from the beginning of House.

With a selection of VIP rooms, bars and private stage areas, this huge House showdown is sure to be one of the biggest parties of 2015. Search Facebook for more.

OHM ON Plug’s biggest specialist club night Ohm Sweet Ohm makes a triumphant return on February 20 featuring the best of the best - T.Williams, Maribou State, Squarehead and Pedram.

Emerging onto the House scene in 2010, T Williams marked himself as a breakthrough act with a difference. He’s forged a signature sound that blends grime, dubstep, bass music and the evolution into house. Disparate and alluring amidst typical house vibes, his funky sound strikes a note that immediately draws your ear.

After playing one of Mixmag’s top 10 club nights WAYF in 2011, Maribou State began seeping into the souls of listeners. Being a London duo putting out an ethereal type of bass music, inevitably they’ve drawn comparisons to the music of Disclosure.

Supporting the likes of Eats Everything, B.Traits, Maya Jane Coles, Ben UFO, Breach and Citizen and moving from garage, to house, to disco with ease, Squarehead has established himself as a firm Plug favourite. After initially making his name as a DJ, Squarehead has proven time and time again he is capable of keeping the biggest crowds moving.

Last but not least is Sheffield favourite and Ohm Sweet Ohm curator Pedram. He’s built up an extensive knowledge of electronic music over the years, so is well equipped to set the Ohm crowd up with one of his trademark sets - incorporating underground house, leftfield electronica and everything in between. £8, www.the-plug.com

King Bee

Shakespeares // February 14 // £4 The King Bee Rhythm & Blues Club will be feeling the love this month – as their 2nd birthday party coincides with Valentine’s Day. Rumours of cake couldn’t be confirmed, but head along to Shakespeares for a guaranteed epic night of classic and rare 50’s and 60’s tunes spun by resident and special guest DJ’s. £4, www. shakespeares-sheffield.co.uk

TTC Presents Hospitality Sheffield

The Octagon // February 20 // £13 Sheffield’s infamous club night, The Tuesday Club, is opening its doors to DnB demigods Hospitality for a thumping night of the biggest names in Drum and Bass. Hosted at the Octagon, the spiritual northern home of the legendary VALVE Sound System for the past 10 years, it’ll be a must-attend event. The full line up will be announced soon. www.tuesday-club.co.uk

Riddimton Presents Bob Marley’s 70th Birthday Celebrations

Yellow Arch Studios // February 7 // £11 The newly refurbished/expanded Yellow Arch Studios is hosting a special event to celebrate Robert Nesta Marley’s 70th birthday. The night will be dedicated wholly to the life and legacy of the king of reggae music featuring Sheffield’s finest vocalists who’ll be performing Bob Marley covers, along with representation from Dubcentral, Riddimgton ft. Sheppy U and Parlyb. With backing from the Junglelion band, enjoy the greatest of reggae hits. £10/£12 www.theticketsellers. co.uk

Lively Up Sheffield Launch

The Harley // February 13 // £5-£8 Lively Up has announced their first showing in Sheffield. For three years, Lively Up has bought Reggae, Jungle, Dub and DnB artists to entertain local cities. Rodney P; The Godfather of Hip-hop is headlining, so it’s sure to be a good show. Joining Rodney in the line-up is NiceUp! Records as well as DJ Shep - the producer of huge dancefloor hits including the mashup of Dead Prez and Damian Marley. £5-£8. www.theharley.co.uk

Hope Works ft. Harri & Domenic

SCRuff LOVE Legendary electro music producer Mr Scruff is set to perform a whopping 5 hour set at the popular Queen’s social club next month. Named after his distinctively scruffy style, his music is sure to be anything but shabby. Grab early bird tickets for just £12 and catch him on March 20. This night is sure to be filled to the brim - so get in early. www.harleylive. co.uk.

Hope Works // February 7 // £3 If you’re loyal to our local Sheffield artists, this is the place for you. This ‘Residents Special’ event is set to include Sub Club Harri & Dom as well as a host of Steel City artists to enjoy. With an affordable entry price, why not get down to support your local Sheffield artists. Great people, great artists, great venue and a great city what more could you want? www.hope-works.co.uk

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Exposed gets the lowdown on Tank - Sheffield’s ultimate underground House music venue!

Hidden snugly away in Arundel Gate lies a true gem of the city’s underground club scene - in the form of Tank.

To date, Tank has played host to some of the biggest names on the house scene – the likes of Tchami, Hannah Wants, Amine Edge & Dance, Zinc, Monki, Kove, Low Steppa, Grant Nelson, Martin Ikin, Tough Love and many, many more.

Based on the New York City subway, the striking interior has been designed by Steel Ink – whilst graffiti artwork by local lad Trik9 adds a further urban edge. Truly an underground club in every way, descend below the city’s streets and you’ll find Sheffield’s biggest Function One sound system, a state of the art LED lighting rig, 3 bars and even a subway train!

Playing only the finest in underground house, from the best in the business, take your pick of the three nights on offer - and discover for yourself why Tank is currently the talk of the town. www.tanksheffield.co.uk

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Mondays = Sunken by Voodoo Events Sheffield’s Biggest Monday Student Night Fridays = Session by Wired Events £2 50 drinks all night.Guestlist entry available via Facebook. saturdays = Creation by Wired Events. Drinks deals all night. Guestlist entry available via Facebook.

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VEHICLES

Exposed meets prides.

words: Emily Beaumont.

With over ten years of experience in the music industry behind them, Scottish synth-pop band Prides really hit it on the mainstream music scene last year. Their performance at the closing ceremony of The Commonwealth Games propelled them into the spotlight - and 2015 is gearing up to be the band’s biggest year to date. We had a natter with frontman Stewart ahead of their gig at The Leadmill to get the low-down. you’re kicking off 2015 with another uK tour, the final date being in sheffield February 14. are you looking forward to it?

Yeah, I’m definitely looking forward to it!

It’ll be Valentine’s Day – you gotta’ spread the love! We last came to Sheffield when we supported Foxes on their UK tour

last year, and a lot of my friends went to Sheffield University, so I’ve had a few messy nights out! i can imagine! What can the folk of sheffield expect from a Prides live show?

It’s energetic and fun. A big thing for us is that people have a good time - so there’ll be plenty of dancing!

2014 was a really big year for Prides. any personal highlights?

We were really lucky - 2014 was absolutely amazing. Picking one thing is really difficult! We certainly hit a lot of milestones as a band. There was obviously closing the Commonwealth Games which was incredible, headlining the BBC Introducing Stage at Reading and Leeds, supporting Blink-182 in Brixton, our first UK headline tour which sold out -

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it’s all been amazing! you’ve certainly been busy! When you played the closing ceremony of Commonwealth Games, it was viewed by about 7.5 million people. Was it intimidating playing such a huge show?

It was in a way. Obviously there were the millions of people viewing, and it was a massive opportunity, but I was probably more nervous about supporting Blink-182 at Brixton. At the Commonwealth Games we were only playing one song - so how bad can it go? It’s only three and a half minutes! do you have any funny tour stories to share with us?

Well, we’re all quite tame on tour these days! Unfortunately a lot of our funny tour stories involve getting drunk and being sick. We recently played in The

For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk Alps, which is bizarre, I know. Anyway, I attempted to clean up a pile of sick with snow, but the sick then froze and we ended up driving around for about three hours with this pile of frozen sick. that’s pretty grim, stewart! so, you’ve had a few EP’s out, are there any plans for a full album?

There’s going to be one later this year, before summer. We’ve also got another single out soon - but that’s all I can say for now!

When did you get picked up by island records?

Me and Lewis were signed as a previous band about 4 or 5 years ago, and we didn’t really know what we wanted to do, so it didn’t really take off. We then started Prides and were lucky enough for them to still want us and sign us! your music has something of an 80’s vibe. are there any bands or artists who’ve influenced your sound?

Tons! All sorts. Like you said, we have a big 80’s influence, bands like The Cure and Tears for Fears played a big part in our sound. Vocally and lyrically, I’ve been influenced by artists like Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush. But as well as the 80’s we like to bring a bit of fun. Growing up I listened to a lot of pop-punk like Blink-182 and Jimmy Eat World. When we’re writing we try and think about what will sound good live - so we like to write big songs that will fill a venue. The Killers are really good at that. other than the tour, the single and the album, is there anything else you have planned this year? you certainly sound busy.

Other than that we’re going to try and hit as many festivals as possible. We’re not sure which specific ones yet - you’ll have to wait and see!

MonKEY MaGIC

FACToiDs! Prides hail from Scotland and are made up of members Stewart Brock, Callum Wiseman and Lewis Gardiner.

Our resident anthropoidean #LAD reserves showering for only the special occasions: 2 for 1 Fridays at Spoons and Valentine’s Day - because if there’s anything this cheeky chimp loves more than supping ale, it’s treating his missus to a steamy weekend in the treehouse of love. With that in mind, he’s decided to share with us the perfect mixtape for getting down to monkey business over Valentine’s weekend.

Even witches love them!

Mellissa Joan-Hart, who you may know as Sabrina the Teenage Witch, follows them on Twitter.

The necessities on a Prides tour bus is apparently red wine, gin and beef jerky.

Along with Ella Eyre, Prides were named as one of Vevo’s Artists to Watch 2015.

Prides are known to be big fans of showing their comic talents on Dubsmash and Vine.

Check them out on Twitter @PRIDESband

r Kelly – Bump and Grind

You know, swinging from vines all my life has made me very… supple. There’s not many angles that I can’t manoeuvre my wiry body into. The question is… can you handle it?

Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get it on

Oooh baby, lay me down on the bed, run your paws through my fur and banish away the lice. You ain’t ready for what’s coming next.

112 – Peaches and Cream

The fire is crackling, the rug has been laid, and the dulcet tones of David Attenborough seep from the television. Who are we to mess with nature? We’re here to make monkey babies, uhn!

Blackstreet ft dre – no diggity

Hey girl, come over here… I’ve just hoovered my lap… take a seat. Let’s explore our primitive side – welcome to the jungle, indeed.

another Level – Freak Me

I see nothing but curves ahead, and I’ve got to tell you, this monkey ain’t got no brakes. *Beats chest and lets out Tarzan call*

donna summer – Love to Love you Baby

I’ve seen you around this jungle, hanging with the other apes.

Those bamboos ain’t no good for you, sugar. Come and spend some time with me, the king of the swingers, the jungle VIP.

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Mark Ronson Uptown Special

Mark Ronson has treated fans to a preview of ‘Uptown Special’ - his brand new fourth album. This collaboration features a distinctive mix of classic Funk, RnB and Hip-Hop – making it impossible to listen to a single one of these popfriendly tunes without having a boogie.

Oozing authenticity, listeners are treated to a surprise appearance from Stevie Wonder in ‘Uptown’s First Finale’.

The opening track mixes beautiful instrumentals with classic vocals to make for a wonderfully soulful intro.

The tone quickly switches to a slightly more upbeat style as rapper Mystikal features in ‘Feel Right’, revealing the slightly grimier side to Ronson’s music and boasting offthe-scale groove factor. In true Ronson fashion, there’s a dynamic range of styles on show: one cannot find a larger juxtaposition between the gruff barks of Mystikal and the delicate vocals from Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, for example.

Including a jointly released track-by-track guide from the man himself, this is a well thought out, experimental album that’s a sure-fire success. As quoted by Ronson himself: “I’ve made something so good that people don’t actually think it’s me.’

An album postitively bursting with catchy tunes that will be sure to stick in your head for days. It’s feel-good, vibrant and accessible to all. Laura Garner 7/10

PumPin’ On mi StereO Slaves – Sugar Coated Bitter Truth

I must confess that the angst-ridden, delightfully endearing racket of punk duo Slaves hadn’t previously besieged my ears until they broke onto Radio 6 with ‘The Hunter’. Ears immediately pricked by the sound of something raw and angry, I, like many others, grasped at it thirstily, parched from staggering around a desert of ‘safe’ bands with well-polished tracks and not a deal to say. I was led to their 2012 album – ‘Sugar Coated Bitter Truth’ – which tears through nine tracks at breakneck speed, combining sharp lyrics with passionate delivery and frenetic drumming. Best track is ‘White Knuckle Ride’, which features the ingenious line: ‘I’d rather die on my feet than live on my knees.’ Overall, it’s gobby and cynical enough to provide a raw edge, and chaotically enjoyable enough to appeal to listeners for whom punk garage is usually out of their comfort zone. Joe Food

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Gaz Coombes Matador Gaz Coombes has come a long way from his fresh faced Britpop days as the frontman of Supergrass. 2012 saw the release of his debut solo album ‘Here Come the Bombs’ that was praised by critics, and now he’s releasing follow-up ‘Matador’ – an album of heart-on-sleeve dreamy synthesiser ballads.

Sonically, the album is a balancing act between the electronic, mechanical (even harsh) synth sounds and the delicate patter of more traditional rock band sounds. Standout track ‘20/20’ captures this balance, with snatches of fingerpicked acoustic guitar floating over a brittle electronic bass line that crackles with distortion. It’s a full and captivating sound, with choruses that explode magnificently; and although it sounds anthemic that doesn’t mean there’s some stadium rock formula followed here. Songs unfurl themselves languidly with no obligation to follow any well-trodden path. ‘The English Ruse’ threatens to descend into cliché, and my first-listen notes read “if this ends with an effing double chorus I’m turning the album off”, but it doesn’t – a fiery, dissonant synth explodes out of the lull and flails wildly.

Overall, it’s an exciting album, and ‘Matador’ proves that Coombes has got a lot more to offer than just exuberant Britpop and massive sideburns. Joe Moulam 8/10

Black Rivers Black Rivers Being 2/3 of Doves, there’s a clear tint of the Cheshire band’s sound in Black Rivers’ debut eponymous album. However, Black Rivers have ultimately manufactured a sound and style that stands alone. After loving the first single from the album, ‘Voyager 1’, expectations were definitely raised.

The band look set for big things with some belting gigs already lined up, including a special slot for Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds plus live shows with Elbow. Their introductory track – ‘The Ship’ – was featured in NME’s On Repeat column and was also selected as a Q Track of the Day. ‘Voyager 1’ remains the stand-out track from the album; however the whole record is still an enjoyable ride.

Admittedly, you may have to play it several times to fully appreciate the works, but once you’ve listened a few times, you’ll find a certain depth to the album to be appreciated.

There’s a hypnotic nature to their music, which draws you in with each succeeding track. Emily Beaumont 7/10

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Top piCks

The Cribs

The Leadmill // £18 // February 22 Hailing from Wakefield, The Cribs have been flogging their lo-fi indie rock for over a decade - gaining critical accolade and hordes of devoted fans along the way, including the fabled Johnny Marr who joined the band for 2009’s ‘Ignore the Ignorant’ album. Now touring ahead of their sixth studio record, The Cribs are eager to debut some new material in what is sure to be a delightfully dirty dose of furious indie rock. www.leadmill.co.uk

Jungle

The Leadmill // February 27 // £16 2014 was huge for Jungle, as the modern Soul collective took over the world with their electrifying live shows and much acclaimed debut album, racking up rave reviews from NME and Q Magazine as well as being shortlisted for the 2014 Mercury Music prize. Now the sevenpiece live band are heading to the steel city ready to deliver a hefty measure of soul and funk. Jungle is massive. www.leadmill.co.uk

Nat Johnson & Friends

The Greystones // February 6 // £7 Acoustic folky goodness comes to The Greystones this February in the form of Nat Johnson and her friends, as they perform a retrospective set with tracks from Monkey Swallows the Universe as well as a lovely chunk of new solo material. All accompanied, of course, by her band on harmonies, flute, banjo, fiddle, accordion and lapsteel.

Blossoms

The Harley // February 21 // £6 Blossoms are a ‘mosaic-pop’ five piece that peddle a very particular brand of psychedelic rock with an enchanting classic 60s pop vibe and intriguing guitar riffs. Touted by NME as the next big thing in the current psychedelic revival, Blossoms at the Harley is sure to be a sonic treat. Support comes from 60’s influenced rock ‘n’ rollers The Sonik Seeds. www.theharley.co.uk 90 l For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk

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Richard Dawson

The Audacious Art Experiment // February 10 // £7 Expect intimate and honest lyrics following the release of ‘Nothing Important’ from The One and Only Richard Dawson. Described as a positively interesting act, as well as ‘weirdly engrossing’, we’re sure your curiosity will lead you there. www.tickets.partyforthepeople.org.uk

ingested, Visions of Disfigurement, Gunishment & support

Corporation Sheffield // February 27 // £7 Get your kicks from heavy riffs, brutal drumming and flailing limbs?

Ingested provides a vicious death metal show that will certainly scratch your head banging needs. Following high-profile festival slots such as Extreme Fest, this is sure to be a biggie for all metal lovers.

Support comes from Visions of Disfigurement and Gunishment. www. corporation.org.uk

Trish Clowes Quintet

Millennium Hall // February 27 // £14 This top class quintet features an astonishing line up of jazz musicians, and showcases rising star Trish Clowes and her superb saxophone skills – asserting her place as BBC Radio 3’s New Generation Artist.

Clowes music explores the fascinating middle ground between jazz and contemporary classical music, combining fluent, thrilling improvisation with languid, evocative melodic lines and shifting textures. Jazz fans are in for quite a treat when this quintet arrives in Sheffield. www sheffieldjazz.org.uk

king Charles

Plug // February 15 //£12 Rock royalty is rolling into Sheffield this February, as King Charles gets set to grace fans with his captivating folky-pop. With the gig touted to show off equal parts from his much loved back-catalogue alongside tender new cuts from his upcoming sophomore album, fans can look forward to King Charles taking his rightful spot on Plug’s main stage for an unmissable performance. www.the-plug.com

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Exposed Meets Black Rivers.

Black Rivers; the new band from Andy and Jez Williams - who you may recognise as being 2/3 of number 1 band Doves. Since their hiatus in 2010, the twin brothers had been working on individual projects before forming their new outfit. With their eponymous debut album due out this month, as well as their upcoming tour, 2015 looks like its set to be a huge year for the pair. Emily Beaumont had a chat with Andy about the album, their upcoming gig at The Leadmill and twin telepathy. you’re dropping by sheffield on February 9 for your headline tour. are you familiar with our fair city?

I am! Especially The Leadmill! We’ve played a couple of times. My older brother went to Sheffield College and was in the band ‘The Junk’ when me and Jez were about 14 - they were apparently quite big around Sheffield. They used to play the Sheffield gig scene a lot, especially at The Leadmill, so I definitely feel I’ve got a connection with the place.

For those not in the know, you and Jez were formerly members of doves. obviously, doves were very successful - with two number one albums and a loyal fan base. is it difficult essentially starting again?

It is, yeah. The music industry is so different now; it’s a lot harder to sell records as everything is done online. I mean, the internet is a blessing as it allows

anyone to put their music out there, however it makes the finances of building a band much harder. I feel sorry for younger bands just starting out - as you’ve got to be so committed. We’re just so blessed and lucky that Doves fans have stuck by us and are still interested in what we’re up to.

There’s definitely more positives! A lot can get left unsaid, and we have the same reference points, so we can write material much more quickly. The negatives, I suppose, are the type of negatives you’d expect with a sibling - like the way he eats an apple for example.

your debut album as Black rivers is due out in February. Can you try and describe your sound to us?

Well, it’s a bit more psychedelic than Doves, in my opinion. It’s more electronic.

We wanted to write a record that you can listen to from start to finish - which is something that a lot of people are looking for now. Hopefully, we’ve done that.

a lot of scientific studies have shown links between twins and telepathy. are there any telephatic communications between you and Jez? I’ve read that - but I don’t think there’s anything like that between me and Jez. I can sometimes sense when he wants a drink or something, but I’m not sure that’s telepathy!

When did you decide to put the band together?

We sort of drifted back together. The last Doves tour was in 2010 - and since then we’d just been focusing on our own projects. We didn’t decide suddenly we wanted to form a new band - it just happened naturally. Me and Jez started kicking a few ideas round and developing songs. There was no real structure to it.

After we’d got a few songs penned, we went out looking for management, so it was essentially starting right at the beginning.

as well as the headline tour, you’re also going to be special guests for noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. do you reckon you’ll get up to much mischief with noel on tour?

Everyone’s been asking us that! I reckon Noel’s a bit quieter now, he’s a bloke in his 40’s after all, he’ll probably play the show, have a cuppa, and go to bed.

you and Jez are twins. Positives and negatives of working with your twin?

i’m not so sure about that! By the sounds of it, you guys have got a pretty busy year ahead, anything else we should know?

We’re really hoping to hit the UK festivals this year - we just can’t wait to get on the road and let people hear our songs.

Black Rivers hit The Leadmill February 9. For tickets and info go to www.leadmill.co.uk

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THE IvY lEaGUE Sheffield ska-rockers Smiling Ivy are to play a hometown charity gig in memory of an“amazing friend” who lost her battle with cancer last year – aged just 28.

The five-piece will be hosting the event at Riverside Live on Friday, February 6, in memory of Emma Twigg, who sadly passed in April 2014.

Singer, Dan Hobson, said: “Emma was an amazing friend, a beautiful person and big fan of the band.

We all wanted to dedicate a night to her – and try and raise some cash for a truly inspiring cause in the process.” Drummer Steve Hunt, added: “She had a great taste in music - so DJs will be playing some of her favourite songs through the night.”

Smiling Ivy will be headlining the event with their explosive ska, dub, hip-hop and punk fusion.

Leeds seven-piece Jenova Collective take main support with their eclectic mix of electro swing,

THE HonEY TRap

Initially known as ‘the sweet taste of darkness’, it didn’t take long before Black Honey became one of the most exciting and talked-about bands of 2014. They decided to employ a change of tack from the off; no photos of the band were released, interviews were scarce, and only TV themed artwork adorned the cover of their releases.

The mystery was somewhat solved when they released an image of the band with their wellreceived debut EP. With a sound described as 60s-style, hook laden noise pop, the band have been touted by NME and others as ones to keep an eye on for 2015.

They’re set to play a banging set at The Rocking Chair on February 4, and judging on their recent packed-out secret show in their hometown Brighton, there’ll be plenty of interest in the show. Support comes in the form of up-and-coming Sheffield band Ordnance, who’ll perform their combination of psychedelic indie-dance. Intrigued? Well, get thee down to The Rocking Chair, dear reader. £4, www.the-plug.com

donnY GETS THE BlUES

drum and bass, breaks and ghetto funk.

Sheffield acoustic trio, the Busketeers, will be kicking-off the night and Well Aware will be DJing afterwards. All money raised will be donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care. Tickets cost £3 advance and £5 on the door. www.smilingivy.co.uk

The Doncaster Blues, Rhythm and Rock Festival 4 will be taking place at The Dome on Sunday March 1.

Encompassing a recent wider diversity of music, the line-up comprises of Focus, Aynsley Lister, Little Devils, The Mark Pontin Group, Avit Blues Band and the Luke Doherty Band. Get involved to enjoy the very best in Blues, Rock and Rnb. See www.doncasterbluesfestival. co.uk for more.

MEllow YEllow Big changes at Yellow Arch this month – as the legendary recording studio launches its all new bar and gig space.

The striking facility will be the first fullylicensed recording centre in the country - boasting three bars and catering for a whopping 500 music fans.

“It’s all part of an ambitious 5 year plan to expand the Yellow Arch brand,” co-owner Andy Cook told us. “We’re currently only around 2 years into the project – and this expansion will be another wonderful addition to the blossoming Kelham Island/ Neepsend areas. For us, it’s simply about contributing further to the arts community.

It’s all very exciting – but just the tip of the iceberg.”

Open 5pm-2am, the bars will be divided into three individually themed areas (along with a courtyard) - featuring some kooky local touches.

“We’ve used reclaimed wood that was pulled from the River Don after the flood and managed to source some amazing elements from places such as the Middlewood and Netheredge hospitals.

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We’re keeping it as local as we possibly can.”

As for the stage, well…

“Performing here will be more than just a gig. For us, it’s about providing the full experience – we’ll have lighting techs and sound engineers, the best in the business, and even filming and recording facilities.

We’ve got some great people on board.

Hopefully, Yellow Arch will become a major hub and hangout for the music community.”

All new bi-weekly open mic sessions will be taking place on Thursdays (8pm-late) and Sundays (1pm-4pm) with all equipment provided – plus, featured bands/artists will be rocking up regularly to showcase their sound (Ordnance play on February 19). In addition, the fabulous Honey Bee Blues Club will be making themselves at home from February 27 and every last Friday therein.

The new facilities open officially to the public on February 7 with a Riddimtion Bob Marley 70th birthday spesh. www.yellowarch.com

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Exposed Meets Hudson Taylor. words: Emily Beaumont.

Easy on both the eyes and ears, Irish brothers Alfie and Harry of Hudson Taylor are taking the folk scene by storm. Having honed their rockabilly harmonies the oldfashioned way, busking in their hometown of Dublin, they gained massive recognition through social media – going from acoustic cover band to number 1 artists in their homeland. With their debut album out in March, and an upcoming show at Plug on February 5, we thought it was time for a chat with Alfie to get the low-down. you’re going on a massive 22 date headline tour, are you looking forward to it?

So, so, SO excited! It’s the biggest tour we’ve ever been on - so it’s going to be amazing. We can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been up to. and you’re stopping by sheffield this month. Have you been to the city before?

Yes, we played Sheffield University a few years back for a coffee house session. It was probably one of our biggest audiences to date. We were only supposed to be playing the small room - but the turn-out was that big we ended up playing the bar.

We’re really looking forward to coming to Plug for the Feb show. speaking of which, what can sheffield folk expect from your set?

We’ll be playing the new album ‘Singing for Strangers’ back to back. It won’t be out in the UK at that point - but we’re hoping to give people their first listen live. We’ll have a band, bassist, drummer, keyboard player - there’s going to be lots of energy. the album’s out in March. What can you tell us about it?

The first half of the album is very acoustic, sort of back to basics, as it’s the type of music we played when we began. The second half was mostly recorded live. We like that element of imperfection - and the energy of the music really communicates.

The album is made up of 12 songs which we hand-picked from a back catalogue of about 100 - we’ve really spent a lot of time writing songs. There’s also a lot of bonus tracks which we couldn’t bear to not

include. One of them features Gabrielle Aplin. We figured that people had been waiting for an album long enough - so we wanted to include as much as possible. you released the track listing on your website a few weeks ago. Which tracks should we be paying special attention to?

Ooh, that’s very hard! I’d say, for me, my favourite track is probably a song called ‘Don’t Tell Me’. It’s a song about marriage equality in Ireland. We’ll definitely be playing it live, though I’m not sure whether it’ll end up being a single. The track ‘World Without You’ is also a favourite.

Hudson taylor began in 2011, and you released your EP Battles in 2012. it ended up reaching #1 in itunes ireland and #14 in itunes uK. Pretty impressive stuff…

It was really, really crazy! Me and Harry have grown up singing together - we used to always get forced into singing at family parties and weddings and stuff. I think it all really started in 2008 when we were on holiday and started playing covers.

We were doing that until about 2010, just covering songs and busking, putting stuff up on YouTube and Myspace. Then in 2011 our manager contacted us and Hudson Taylor began. When we got that number 1, it was absolutely mental, we couldn’t

believe it. Saying that we’d been number 1 certainly did us a lot of favours when we were trying to get signed. is there any sibling rivalry?

(Laughs) No! We get that question a lot - but there really isn’t any sibling rivalry.

We’re not like the Gallaghers - there’s no brotherly feuds. We’re best mates really; it’s nice whenever we’re going through something difficult we’ve always got the other. When solo artists are touring it can get a bit lonely on your own… but we’ve always got each other. I suppose we argue about food - but that’s about it! We don’t live together, so I suppose that helps… if you don’t mind me saying, you’re a pair of rather good looking gents! do you get a lot of attention from female fans?

[Laughs] I suppose so! There’s always girls at our gigs, and I suppose we do get some female attention, but nothing too creepy!

2015 looks like it’s going to be a massive year for Hudson taylor. other than the tour, and the album, what else have you got planned?

Festivals! They’re always mad, and so much fun, so we’re hoping we can hit the festival scene this year. We’ve played Reading before - so we’d like to go back there. It’d be nice if people came to watch us.

Hudson Taylor hit Plug February 5, for tickets and info go to www.the-plug.com

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SHAKESPEARES LISTINGS January 31st

Wagon Wheel Presents: Richard Kitson, Tom Baxendale, Blue Rooster, Growlin’ Al Gordon. £4 otd

Friday 6th march

Modern Life Is Rubbish. £4 entry on the door.

saturday 7th

The Bell Hagg Orchestar & House Of Charms. £TBC

sunday 8th

Eurosession extra.

Voted Sheffield Camra Pub of the Year 2013 Cask ales on rotation (over 2000 in less then 3 years), Over 125 whiskies, wide range of rums, gins, vodkas and ciders.

EVERY THURSDAY shakespeares pub Quiz.

Test your knowledge of shakespeare, sport, science and stuff f om 9.00 free entry & drinks to be won

EVERY wEDnESDAY reg & friends open acoustic night.

Come along and play, sing or just watch. free entry

0114 275 59 59

www.shakespeares-sheffield.CO.uk shakespeares ale & Cider house, 146 – 148 Gibraltar street

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Great programmes. Made in Sheffield. Made by You. www.sheffieldlive.org

monday 9th

Toffee Vaudeville and Music Hall night. £3 donation to Weston Park Cancer Hospital.

thursday 12th

Eurosession Breton, Scandanavian and eastern European folk dancing. Donations welcome.

Friday 13th

Green City Blues - learn to dance to classic blues tunes from throughout the 20th century - class from 8, social from 9. £5

saturday 14th

The King Bee Rhythm & Blues Club 2nd Birthday party. Expect another night of classic and rare 50’s and 60’s tunes spun by resident and guest DJ’s. £4

Wednesday 18th

The Gavin Davenport Band - folk. £TBC

Friday 19th

The Bonfire Radicals - Contemporary folk rock. £TBC

saturday 21st

GoGo Gorilla Presents: The Caezars + The Mourning After. 21st Century rock and roll. £11

saturday 28th

Wagon Wheel Presents: Big Convoy, Bob Collum & The Welfare Mothers, Micky Denny. Alt Country rock and blues. £5 on the door.

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THE ORDER: 1886

BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT

This PS4 exclusive puts you in Victorian-era London... with a twist. Instead of worrying about boys getting stuck cleaning chimneys, people are generally more concerned with the half breed monsters trying to take over. Set in an alternative history, you will be able to use advanced weaponry and such (the likes that shouldn’t really go hand in hand with the Victorian era) against these monsters and rebel groups to sustain some form of order in the most broken version of London ever.

Set after the events of Arkham City, Arkham Knight puts Batman in a very strange position - with no major villain to keep him occupied, others such as Two-Face, Penguin and Harley Quinn come to the same realisation that the Batman is vulnerable and it should be their mission to combine their efforts to finally kill him once and for all. On top of all that, the psycho known as Scarecrow wants some of the action and threatens Gotham City with his unique toxin. As you can imagine, they’ll be lots to do in this bigger version of Gotham City.

Released: 20/02/14 FoR: Ps4

A month has passed and not much has gone off in the strange world of gaming, you’ve already failed your new year’s resolution, and you’re sad because work has started again.

But, don’t worry, the list of games to get excited for in 2015 is enormous and should cure those winter blues - your wallet might not agree but these are just some games you absolutely must purchase over the next 11 months. read more online at www.exposedmagazine. co.uk/gaming.

Releases: 02/06/14 FoR: XBoX one / Ps4 / PC

By Kieran Wade

HALO 5: GUARDIANS Releases: TBa 2015 FoR: XBoX one

Halo is in a very strange place right now, most people tend to hate the new direction it’s going or welcome it with open arms. Perhaps you’re somewhere in the middle? Either way, the storyline looks to be a strong one - with the world in peril and Master Chief wandering alone with a mark on his head from one Agent Locke, who knows what 343 Industries will throw at us. The multiplayer beta has now finished and has generally received good feedback. There’s also a few new weapons and abilities here and there, so that’s something else to look forward to.

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA (Working Title)

METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

Without sounding like a fanboy, I don’t think any Zelda game has been bad - so the announcement that Link will be making another adventure on the Wii U made most of us quite excited. Said to be less linear than previous instalments, The Legend of Zelda will promote more freedom and a much larger overworld, complete with many places to explore, whether it be on foot or whilst riding Epona. Although not much has been shared, the small glimpses into this game should make people buy a Wii U if not already.

Open world environments seems to be a recurring theme in games that haven’t necessarily had them in the past, and you should be happy about it. This will give Metal Gear Solid a whole new feel whilst keeping the elements of stealth, action and espionage right at the helm. The Phantom Pain is perhaps the most anticipated game of 2015 set after the events of Ground Zeroes, Venom Snake is at it again sneaking around trying to put an end to a new threat on the world.

Releases: TBa 2015 FoR: Wii U

Releases: TBa 2015 FoR: Ps3 / Ps4 / XBoX 360 / XBoX one / PC

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Big Hero 6

The Interview With the furore that erupted over Christmas surrounding the US release of The Interview, one would be forgiven for expecting something truly biting and satirical from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s latest; particularly given the razor sharp edge of their last outing, 2013’s This Is The End. Sadly, The Interview is far from the contemporary update of Spies Like Us that you’d hope, and - following a terrific first act that promises something of that calibre - is really all bark and no bite.

The Interview follows vacuous talk show host Dave Skylark and his producer Aaron Rapoport (Franco and Rogen) who seek to regain their credibility when they secure a live interview with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un (Park). Being taken seriously in their

field however soon becomes the least of their priorities when - under the watchful eye of the CIA - they are tasked with assassinating the reclusive world leader.

To be fair to Rogen and Franco, The Interview requires nothing performance-wise that the pair have not successfully mastered in roles past - particularly in This Is The End - yet both are let down by a poorly thoughtout script which peaks at the concept level and impresses only in satirising the entertainment industry. Besides a hilariously unhinged performance from Park; very little about the film works once its leads have reached North Korea, with one unfulfilling story beat after another inspiring only disinterest in a film which simply ceases in its pursuit of its own first act hilarity.

Behind iT: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen In IT: James Franco, Seth Rogen, Randall Park

A pair of tight performances from Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller can’t save Clint Eastwood’s snoozefest from becoming the sort of wartime fairytale fanatical right-wingers tell their children at bedtime to put them to sleep with a loaded .44 under their pillow.

Behind iT: Don Hall, Chris Williams In IT: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit,

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Still riding high on the wave of Frozen mania, Disney’s animated follow-up sees them teaming with Marvel for this unapologetically fun and heartfelt adventure. Big Hero 6 follows teen genius Hiro, who - devastated by the loss of his inventor brother, Tadashi - teams up with his brother’s fellow inventors and final creation - a medical bot named Baymax .

Effortlessly walking the line between colourful family adventure and super-powered revenge tale, Big Hero 6 is a thrilling 3D escapade; a poignant exploration of grief, that just happens to double as an animated superhero movie. With a note perfect voice cast (particularly Scott Adsit as Baymax), a stunningly realised visual playground and breathtaking set-pieces that rival those of the highest calibre liveaction blockbusters, there’ll be very few not taken in by the likes of Hiro and his pals.

selma

An immersive drama of the highest calibre, this shockingly Oscar-snubbed drama begins with a - literal and emotional bang and never lets up; bolstered by a career-defining performance from David Oyelowo and solid support from the likes of Tom Wilkinson, Tim Roth, et al.

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WhiPlash

Despite star Miles Teller’s best attempts to remain a deadeyed personality vacuum; sharp writing and a terrific performance by J.K. Simmons as an unremorseful antagonist - compliment a pacy and solid character drama with all the intensity of a Bourne thriller.

Wild

Nothing less than a moving and powerful exploration of a vulnerable young woman; however the Wild proves far too predictable to live up to its title, let alone the wealth of talent visible in both its director Jean Marc Vallee and star Reese Witherspoon.

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oscars 2015

Predestination Based upon the short story All You Zombies by legendary science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein, this timetravelling character drama follows a temporal agent (Hawke) as he sets about capturing the criminal who has defined his career. However, the mysterious agent is unable to take down his quarry alone; and enlists the help of a young woman named Jane, whose past may be even more mysterious than his own.

The sort of cleverly timey-wimey tale you so rarely see nowadays, Predestination can best be described as a character-driven thriller take on the likes of The Butterfly Effect. Hawke delivers the sort of gripping and tense performance we’ve come to expect from his recent repertoire, but Predestination undeniably belongs to relative unknown Sarah Snook - whose turn as Jane may just be one of the most intriguing onscreen presences you’ll encounter this year.

Behind iT: The Spierig Brothers In IT: Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor

Cinema lisTings JUPiTeR asCending (3d) Feb 6 // 2hrs 7mins // Rated 12A // Fantasy love is sTRange Feb 6 // 1hr 4mins // Rated 15 // Drama selma Feb 6 // 2hrs 8 mins // Rated 12A // Drama shaUn The sheeP movie Feb 6 // 1hr 25mins // Rated U // Family FiFTy shades oF gRey Feb 13 // 2hrs 4mins // Rated 15 // Drama TWo nighT sTand Feb 13 // 1hr 26mins // Rated 15 // Comedy

As has become typical in years gone by, this year’s Oscar nominations were fairly predictable in advance of their ceremonious unveiling; the Best Picture candidates primarily filling the assigned and clichéd roles we’ve come to expect from the academy. Not that there weren’t a couple of surprises.

Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel shared the title this year for the most nominated film, although The Theory Of Everything and The Imitation Game each managed a fair number; with Theory’s Felicity Jones facing off against the superb Rosamund Pike for Gone Girl (which was tragically snubbed) and Wild’s Reese Witherspoon, and Imitation’s Kiera Knightley arguably the only deserving candidate bar Birdman’s Emma Stone for Best Supporting Actress.

Michael Keaton proved the most surprising - and deserving - nomination for Best Actor for his turn in Birdman, whilst both Steve Carell (Foxcatcher) and Bradley Cooper (American Sniper) somehow feel like

obligatory nods, particularly in the case of Bradley Cooper - whom the Academy seem determined to either turn into an eventual Oscar winner or the most consistently statueless loser since DiCaprio.

It ultimately became the snubs however that would define this year’s nominations.

Despite near unanimous critical lauding; The Lego Movie was overlooked near entirely in every category, including (bizarrely) Best Animated Feature. Also noticeable was the aforementioned Gone Girl, and Selma - which gained itself a Best Picture and Best Song nomination, but was otherwise unfairly ignored.

What we would appear to have however is, like last year, a face-off between the contemporary and the traditional - with the traditional this year looking decidedly British. But can the flashier likes of Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel really squash the traditionally beloved style of The Imitation Game and The Theory Of Everything? We’ll find out on February 22.

Foxcatcher is in cinemas nationwide from Friday, January 9; rated 15.

BlaCkhaT Feb 20 // 2hrs 13mins // Rated 15 // Thriller Cake Feb 20 // 1hr 42mins // Rated 15 // Drama PRedesTinaTion Feb 20 // 1hr 37mins // Rated 15 // Science Fiction PRoJeCT almanaC Feb 20 // 1hr 46mins // Rated 12A // Science Fiction The Wedding RingeR Feb 20 // 1hr 41mins // Rated 15 // Comedy The seCond BesT eXoTiC maRigold hoTel Feb 26 // 2hrs 2mins // Rated PG // Comedy FoCUs Feb 27 // 1hr 44mins // Rated 15 //

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CUlT ClassiCs: ClUeless Feb 16 // 7PM // Rated 12A // Cineworld

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Man Of War

Starring in The Absence of War, Exposed caught up with Reece Dinsdale.

Words: Emily Beaumont.

After having access to the inner-workings of the Labour party during the 1990’s, writer David Hare penned his comedic, satirical and biting political play; The Absence of War. Set during the 1992 elections, The Absence of War focuses on charismatic Labour Party leader George Jones, a man without a university education, but a real man of the people desperate to get into number 10. We had a chat with Yorkshire lad Reece Dinsdale, who plays George, to hear all about it.

Hi Reece, how’s it going today?

I’m alright thank you, feeling very well. I’ve done a lot of interviews recently so I feel like I’m on a bit of a roll!

So can you tell our lovely readers a bit about The Absence of War? Well The Absence of War is a political play centred on the Labour Party in the general elections of 1992. The play is very accurate to describe exactly what was happening at the time; however the characters are all fictional. I play the lead, George Jones, who is the leader of the Labour Party. It’s a brilliant insight into the working of a party. The writer David Hare is brilliant and has done a fantastic job.

Good stuff! What made you want to get involved in the play?

I did a similar play at The National Theatre about two years ago, which was also directed

by Jeremy Herring, who’s one of the hottest directors in the country right now. The play was called ‘This House’ and was also a political play. So when he asked me last April if I’d be interested in doing a touring play for him, I couldn’t say no! Plus, being involved in a play written by David Hare is also too good to resist!

In The Absence of War you play fictional Labour party leader George Jones. Tell us a bit about the character.

He’s seen as a bit of an anomaly; he’s not married, he hasn’t had a university education, he’s self-taught. He’s definitely a very intelligent man among all the Oxbridge-educated

politicians. He’s a man of the people… which sometimes ends up being his downfall.

How did you start preparing for the role?

I’m still doing it! We’re four weeks into rehearsals and still have four left, so there’s still plenty of time. Having already worked on ‘This House’ I’d done my homework - so this feels like a bit of an extension of that. With the characters in this being fictional and not based on actual leaders, it gives me the opportunity to build my own character, and my building of that character began way back when I was first given the play. We’ve started the rehearsals with some sit-down in-depth analysis; next week is when we get up and really start performing it!

What audience is The Absence of War aimed at?

I’d like to think the play is aimed at the whole spectrum. There was a David Hare season in Sheffield a couple of years back, so I reckon this is a play that the people of Sheffield will embrace and enjoy.

Obviously the play is centred on the Labour Party. Do you think you have to be a Labour supporter to enjoy it?

I think the play can appeal to anyone no matter what party you support. Labour supporters will obviously enjoy it, but Tory supporters can also embrace it, even if they just want to laugh! It’s really open to anyone - especially with the May General Elections coming up.

With that in mind, do you think there’s any similarity between this play and the upcoming General Election?

Definitely! At the moment, Ed Miliband’s leadership of the Labour Party is seriously being questioned. I’m not saying that’s right or wrong, but it’s a topic for debate. Before Christmas, it was questioned whether he should step down, and whether Andy Burnham should take his place. The same questions are put forward regarding the character of our play - so it certainly resonates.

The absence of War hits Sheffield Crucible Theatre February 6-21. Tickets start from £12, see www. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk for more.

cOMEDY WRITERS SEASON 2015

Hitting the Sheffield Library Theatre this February is the start of Tudor Players’ Comedy Writers Season 2015.

To kick the season off on February 10-14, is Ray and Michael Cooney’s ‘Tom, Dick and Harry’- a highly original, consistently inventive farce.

Originally performed at London’s Duke of York Theatre in 2005, ‘Tom, Dick and Harry’ was a hit with both audiences and critics.

The play tells the story of Tom and his wife Linda who are in the final stages of adopting a baby and are nervously awaiting the arrival of Mrs Potter from the adoption agency. Unfortunately, at the same time, Dick, who shares the house with Tom and Linda, returns from a French smuggling trip with brandy and cigarettes and two illegal Kosovan refugees.

Next, May 12-14 is Alan Ayckbourn’s (pictured) ‘Bedroom Farce’. The play, which was Ayckbourn’s first play to be produced at the National Theatre, tells the story of three couples, whose evenings go askew by the marital problems of another couple.

To finish the comedy season is Graham Linehan’s ‘Ladykillers’ on October 13-17.

Tickets £9 per production, contact tickets@tudorplayers.net for more.

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ToP PiCks

life on the edge: ice age Frontier

Weston Park Museum // March 28 – September 20 // Free A brand new exhibition, Life on the Edge: Ice Age Frontier will make its debut at Weston Park this Spring, exploring the remarkable archaeological legacy of Creswell Crags and the lives of our pioneering ancestors who fought to survive there.

During a period of great climate change between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago, the caves at Creswell provided vital shelter to nomadic hunters who came to the region in search of food. Over the millennia, successive generations journeyed huge distances to the Crags, travelling by foot from Continental Europe across Doggerland, the former landmass now covered by the North Sea. The exhibition has been co-curated by Museums Sheffield and Creswell Heritage Trust, and will offer visitors a window into the lives of the region’s earliest inhabitants, from the long-extinct animals they hunted and the harsh conditions they faced, to the tools and art they created. www.museums-sheffield.org.uk

The sound of music

Lyceum // February 2 – 14 // £27 - £35 The seven hills of Sheffield are alive with the sound of music this February - as one of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a glorious new performance. Telling the enchanting tale of the singing Von Trapp family, The Sound of Music stars Danielle Hope (Winner of BBC’s Over The Rainbow and star of the London Palladium) as Maria, and features an unforgettable score of some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including Edelweiss, My Favourite Things and DoRe-Mi. The new production coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the film version and is a great chance to experience this magical musical live. www. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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Sarah Kane Season Coming to Sheffield theatres February and March is the Sarah Kane season a celebration of Sarah Kane’s short but triumphant career. The season begins February 4 and will run until March 21.

Continuing the company’s tradition for dedicating seasons to playwrights whose work has influenced a generation, Sarah’s plays deal with themes of redemptive love, sexual desire, pain, torture - both physical and psychological - and death.

Put together by artistic director Daniel Evans, the season will feature three of Sarah’s most famous plays; Blasted, Crave and 4.48 Psychosis. Richard Wilson will direct Blasted, a story of a middle-aged man who tries to seduce a young woman. Crave and 4.48 Psychosis will be directed by Charlotte Gwinner.

In addition to the three performances,

there’ll also be a Blasted Theatre Skills Workshop February 11, a screening of Sarah Kane’s Skin and a reading of Cleansed by Daniel Evans March 20.

Speaking about the season, Daniel said: “She is undoubtedly one of the most courageous people I’ve known - and I’m delighted to be presenting a season of her work here in Sheffield.”

For tickets and info, see www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk for more info.

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ToP PiCks katherine Jenkins

Sheffield city Hall // February 23 // From £29.50 Katherine Jenkins (right) has announced her return to the stage with a full 21 date UK tour, hitting Sheffield City Hall February 23. The new tour follows the eagerly anticipated release of her landmark new classical album ‘Home Sweet Home’ released November 17 2014.

Cherished as one of the UK’s greatest singers, Welsh soprano Jenkins has achieved meteoric success as the world’s most prolific opera cross-over singer. Her back catalogue boasts nine studio albums, which have sold in excess 8 million copies that have gone platinum all around the world. In addition, she has two Classical BRITs for the coveted Album of the Year Award. In 2013, Katherine headlined the Queen’s Coronation Festival at Buckingham Palace and was awarded an OBE at the 2014 New Year’s Honours List for her services to music and charity.

Katherine is joined by special guest John OwenJones, who has enjoyed critical acclaim for his award winning performances in the lead role of Jean Valjean in ‘Les Miserables’ and the title role in The Phantom of the Opera. John will perform much loved songs such as ‘Bring Him Home’ from Les Miserables and ‘Music of The Night’ from The Phantom Of The Opera. www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect nonsense

Lyceum // February 16 – 21 // £16 - £24 Starring Robert Webb (Peep Show, That Mitchell and Webb Look), Jason Thorpe and Christopher Ryan (The Young Ones), this new play adapted from the works of P.G Wodehouse combines his finest characters with delightful theatrical absurdity. Layering joke upon joke as a country house weekend takes a turn for the worse, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense is sure to be an evening of fanciful comedy and ludicrous mishaps. www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Brendan Cole: a night to Remember

Sheffield city Hall // February 4 // £20 Following his last sell out tour, Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole is up to his old tricks and getting ready to dazzle audiences with his brand new show, A Night to Remember. One of the most charismatic chorographers of the much loved BBC dancing show, Brendan will be playing host as he leads the audience through a spectacular night of theatrical entertainment, ballroom magic and Latin excitement. There will be more music and dancing than you can shake a stick at in this extravaganza, making it a must-see show for Strictly fans. www. sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

Fleabag

Studio Theatre // February 24 -25 // £12.50 If you have an awfully crude sense of humor, this may be the production to lighten up your year. Following ‘some sort of female living some sort of life’, Fleabag arrives in Sheffield following

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a sellout tour in Edinburgh and London. Having won previous awards such as the Off West End Award for Most Promising New Playwright, this is critically acclaimed theatrical work. If you fancy a female’s brutally honest, rip-roaring account with a likening to Bridget Jones, this is right up your street. www sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

The guardians and the moon

The Montgomery // February 21 // £9-£10 One for the kids. A dance and theatre show based on children’s fairytale characters guaranteed to keep the little ones quiet for a few hours. Including delightful appearances from heartwarming childhood characters such as Santa, Easter Bunny and The Tooth Fairy, why not get your little ones imagination running. Performed by Middlewood Dance and Theatre School. www.themontgomery.org.uk

Forever young

cast, Doncaster // February 24-28 //£17/£14 After two sell-out runs, the smash-hit comedy musical Forever Young is back by popular demand - and this time it’s coming to Doncaster. The times – and hips – might be tight… but a group of aged pantomime performers are determined to prove that it’s not all behind them. Acting up and most definitely not acting their age, these old-timers are out for a good time. Set in a Doncaster nursing home for actors, Forever Young is a laugh-out loud lesson in growing old disgracefully. With classic comedy routines, slapstick, magic, surprisingly athletic dancing, lots of sing-along fun and a finale guaranteed to get you on your feet nothing is off limits or off key! Enjoy music from Nirvana to Tom Jones, Barbie Girl to Bob Dylan, and Aretha Franklin to Gloria Gaynor as you’ve never heard it before. www.castindoncaster.com

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Sheffield based Musical Theatre Group Splinters celebrated their 25th anniversary in style last month - as they brought to life the gritty, urban musical drama RENT by Jonathan Larson.

Set against the backdrop of a 1990’s New York at the height of the AIDS epidemic, it would at first glance appear to have few of the attributes normally associated with the genre of musical theatre. Borne on the back of the dynamics between a group of creative young people in a tight knit community, all of whom are dealing with the hand dealt them by life and their reactions to it, RENT surprisingly, for those unfamiliar with it, provides just the right mix of humour and angst, love and betrayal and ultimately the heartbreakingly emotional loss of one of their own at a time when he had everything to live for.

Ross Bannister (Roger) and Joseph Walker (Mark) were the glue in a seamless production as their engaging and totally believable performances highlighted perfectly how each of us can perceive the realities of life and thus its effect on us - in such starkly different ways. Outstanding performances from Nick Plummer-Walsh (Collins) and Abi Weingold (Mimi) further reinforced the integrity of the storyline with their equally intuitive and emotive characterisations. Danni Birks Hibbert (Maureen), Heather Taylor (Joanne) and John Crowther (Henny) all gave self-assured portrayals providing essential depth to the piece. This plot is one which naturally lends itself to being dark and somewhat depressing, however it was peppered with moments of sheer comic genius ably provided by the formidable talents of Jamie Cooke in his scene stealing caricature of the cross dressing Angel whose untimely death ultimately leaves both the other characters and the audience visibly moved to tears. The multi-faceted ensemble cast were strong and secure within their individual roles - but special mention must go to Jill Beckett for her stupendous vocal offering at the end of the show. Sue Curr.

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The Great & The Goodison Exposed meets local artist Steve Goodison.

Born and bred in Sheffield, artist S teve Goodison has always been passionate about drawing. Qualified as a graphic designer, Steve currently works in the print industry as well as displaying his brilliant exhibitions across various venues in Sheffield. His latest instalment, ‘Lyric of Your Life’ is currently exhibiting at the Green Room; featuring stunning pencil drawings of musicians such as Bob Marley, Jarvis Cocker and Liam Gallagher along with their iconic song lyrics. We had a chat with Steve to hear all about it.

Hi Steve, a bit of background first.

How’d you first get into art?

I’ve always been into drawing. Art was always my favourite subject at school, which led to me doing an art and design course after I left and then onto graphic design. About 5 years ago, I was asked to do a family portrait as a gift, and it all started from there.

What drew you to the medium of pencil?

I experimented with other mediums, but find that pencil works best for me.

How do you decide which musician’s lyrics to immortalise in your portraits?

I started off just doing portraits of people who I liked, the first couple I did were George Best & Jack Nicholson. Then I started on people who I enjoy musically & I had the idea to introduce song lyrics into the portraits. So I started experimenting with their songs and lyrics which I thought would work well.

Why music? And have you met any of the musicians you’ve featured?

Music is something I’m really into; and yes, I’ve met Big Shaun from the Everly Pregnant Brothers and Chris Perkins from Section 60. They both bought portraits I did featuring them. I’ve also met Toby Foster and Nick Banks, -both of them through winning the portraits of distinction competition in 2010 & 2014 at Art in the Gardens.

Can you tell us a bit about your exhibition at the Green Room?

The exhibition is called ‘ Lyrics of your Life’ and is of my favourite musicians and their songs lyrics, which feature the artist within the lyrics. There are a set of 8 pictures, including Bob Marley, Jarvis Cocker and Paul Weller. However, since my work has been on display, I have been asked to do a couple of commissions.

What’s your favourite piece of art?

My own personal favourite is the portrait I did of Bob Marley. But I’ve always liked other Sheffield artists, like Pete McKee and Kid Acne - who’ve both inspired me.

Did nick Banks reveal what made him choose your portrait to win the Portraits of Distinction competition at Art in the Gardens?

He said he really liked the picture and the way it worked with the song lyrics!

Steel city favourites like Alex Turner and Jarvis Cocker have all been represented in your portraits, how do you feel about the Sheffield music scene?

I think Sheffield has produced some great bands and musicians over the years.

Two of my favourites are Pulp and The Longpigs… and Joe Cocker will be greatly missed.

To catch Steve’s ‘Lyric of your Life’ exhibition, head to the Green room by the end of February.

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Any tips for aspiring artists?

You need to get your work out there for people to see. There are loads of places in Sheffield willing to display your artwork.

Also, social media, I’ve sold my artwork to people in London, Glasgow and America all through my Facebook page.

What’s next for you in 2015?

Last year I did a set of pictures called ‘In the Suburbs’ - which featured Sheffield musicians and where they grew up. I’ve just started doing a version featuring Mancunian musicians and bands – so I’m hoping to get them displayed later this year at a venue in Manchester.

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Fancy getting your mitts on one of Steve Goodison’s exclusive prints? If so, simply head to www.exposedmagazine. co.uk/win-stuff and answer the following: One artist featured in ‘The Lyric of Your Life’ is legendary musician Bob Marley. But which of the following is a hit of his?

1) Three Blind Mice 2) Three Little Birds 3) Three Boats Down From the candy

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Love will be in the air at Doncaster’s Cast this Valentine’s. Whether you’re head over heels, or searching for a soul-mate, get in the mood this February 14 - with a very special celebration of love and romance at Cast. A talented variety of actors and musicians will share with you some of the most beautiful love songs, love poems and love letters ever written from the past to the present day. You’ll be able to rekindle your affections for old favourites, fall in love with new discoveries and be swept off your feet by a couple of surprises. Plus, the theatre restaurant is also offering a special pre-performance meal deal. £17/£14, www.castindoncaster.com http://tinyurl.com/od3w79e 110 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk