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Back with his first album in six years, East London grime royalty Kano gets the Exposed treatment.

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Now then muckers, the biggest event on the Sheffield social calendar is tantalisingly close. The votes are in, the details are confirmed and we’ve just done a little excited wee! It’s last orders on tickets an’all, so no excuses for missing out.

26: SHIP AHOY!

It’s glamorous indie rock and roll galore as Sheffield’s Liberty Ship tread the In Session boards this month.

45: THE STYLE CITY

What do you get if you have some models kitted up in a selection of the best local brands and stick ‘em in a beautiful old building like Abbeydale Picture House? The Great Exposed Fashion Shoot, obvs – back again by popular demand!

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Known for his stand-up, TV presenting and unnaturally big gnashers, here’s red hot London comic Rob Beckett

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Ska-tastic Leeds nine-piece Gentleman’s Dub Club bring their rumpus of a live show to Sheffield this month. We settled them down for a natter beforehand.

REGULARS 6 UPFRONT 39 FASHION 57 FOOD & DRINK 69 THINGS TO DO 72 COMEDY 75 NIGHTLIFE 80 MUSIC 98 GAMING 101 FILM 104 CULTURE

LUCK O’ THE IRISH Marc Barker (Design) marc@exposedmagazine.co.uk Paul Cocker (Design) paul@mezepublishing.co.uk GREEN ARMY Kieran Wade, Emily Beaumont, Mark Perkins, Saul Holmes, Ellie Grace, Kelsie Marsden, Ali Bianchi, Kerre Chen, Amy Forde, Tom Plant, Sam Forsdick, Heather Paterson, Kevin Wells, Lewis Budden, Callum Hay, Erin Doyle, Harley Young, Benedict TetzlaffDeas, Tom Green-Fuller, Francesca Scotrick-Boyd, Kelly Maxwell THE BUSINESS STUFF Exposed is published monthly by Blind Mice Media Ltd, Unit 1, Beehive Works, Milton St. Sheffield S3 7WL. The views contained herein are not necessarily those of Blind Mice Media Ltd and while every effort is made to ensure information throughout Exposed is correct, changes prior to distribution may take place which can affect the accuracy of copy, therefore Blind Mice Media Ltd cannot take responsibility for contributors’ views or specific entertainment listings.

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Sat 5th Mar • £10 adv Alexis Gotts Memorial Gig:

Wet Nun ( Rob Graham, Ross Orton & Friends play the music of Wet Nuns ) + Wolf People + Baba Naga + Sievehead , CCR TIrbute & more Thurs 10th Mar • £10 / £20 adv

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Gentleman’s Dub Club + Parly B & Akid + Steel City Rhythm live + Dubcentral, Simmerdown & Quality Control DJs & FREE AFTERPARTY Sat 12th Mar • £5 adv

Sat 26th Mar • £5 earlybird / £8 adv

Sat 23rd Apr • £23.50 adv / £65 VIP

K.O.G & The Zongo Brigade

Ben Haenow + Guests

+ Smiling Ivy + Cervo + Trojan Explosion Djs

Tiny Dancer + Guests

Sun 27th Mar • £10 adv

Room 94 Fri 1st Apr • £15 / £17.50 / £20 18+ Club show. 10pm - 5pm

DVBBS + Jay Cosmic & More tbc Sat 2nd Apr • £12 adv

Sex Pistols Experience & Ed Tudor Pole Sat 9th Apr • £11 adv

The Clone Roses

Kong + Guests

Thurs 14th Apr • £18 adv

Thurs 17th Mar • £24 adv

+ The Swiines + Willow Robinson

The Stranglers + The Alarm ft. Mike Peters Sat 19th Mar • £22 adv

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Sat 19th Mar • £11 adv

Cash

( A tribute to the Man in Black with full live band) Sunday 20th Mar • £14 adv

Dead Prez + Black Josh + Jonny Dub + Omni Prezidents + Andy H Thurs 24th Mar • £18 adv/£25 VIP HRH AOR TOUR 2016

The Quireboys + Hardcore Superstar + Bonafide + Texas Fkood + Thirteen Stars + SKAM

CAST

Fri 15th Apr • £8 adv

Off Yer Rocka Trucker Diable + Screaming Eagles + Massive Wagons Sat 16th & Sun 17th April • £35/£70

HRH Blues 2 2 Day Blues Festival ft.

The Yardbirds, Bernie Marsden, Dr. Feelgood + More see Thurs 21st Apr • £6 adv

ALXNDR + Palms & Pelicans + Mowbeck + SIlver Wilson Fri 22nd Apr • £6 / £8 / £10 adv 8pm-2am

The Haggis Horns + DJ

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+ Hot Diamond Aces + Souljam DJs & more tbc

Sat 23rd Apr • £6 adv

Sun 24th Apr • £22.50 adv/£42.50 VIP

The Bachelors Thurs 28th Apr • £20

Milburn + Guests Sat 30th Apr • £7.50 adv

Paul Fletcher + Guests Fri 29th, Sat 30th Apr & Sun 1st May • SOLD OUT

Milburn + Guests Sun 1st May • £5 / £7 / £10 adv

#Back2life Fri 13th May • £18 adv

Rend Collective Sat 21st May • £25 adv

Billy Ocean

‘When The Going Gets Tough 30th Anniversary Tour’ + Yolanda Brown Fri 27th May • £8 adv

Steel Threads + Guests Sat 28th May • £16 adv

Mike Peters presents The Alarm ‘Declare Your Strength 2016’ Tues 7th June • £26.50 adv

Public Image Ltd. Fri 9th Sept • £8 adv

Elvana Sat 10th Sept • £10 adv

The Southmartins Fri 30th Sept • £18.50 adv

Sham 69 Thurs 13th Oct • £18 adv

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ShAFF BACK IN SHEFF!

Adrenaline junkies rejoice as the 11th annual Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF) returns to the Showroom Cinema on March 11-13. Following Sheffield being named as Outdoor Capital City of the UK last year, the event will feature over 100 certified films shot across 32 stunning locations around the world – all focusing on the themes of adventure, travel and extreme sports.

The packed programme, which will include some films shown at Sheffield Hallam University in addition to the Showroom, features carefully curated films from the world’s best outdoor filmmakers. With top athletes and awe-inspiring locations covering the whole spectrum of outdoor sports, there will be films on running, climbing, biking, skiing, surfing, kayaking and everything in-between.

With screenings certified for all ages and special events for young adventurers and a free fringe programme, ShAFF 2016 is sure to have all the family on the edge of their seat. Matt Heason, Festival Director, told Exposed: “ShAFF has a unique place in the annual calendar of outdoor film festivals and this year we are truly proud that we can offer the very best of adventure films alongside supporting and raising the profile of local talent.”

And this year’s proceedings will see audiences given the opportunity to take on the great outdoors themselves with a range of events including running, climbing, cycling, and orienteering taking place across the city and in the Peak District over the weekend.

For announcements, tickets and full programme listings visit www.shaff.co.uk and for details on outdoor events and activities www.theoutdoorcity.co.uk.

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For Sheffield artist Pete McKee’s next exhibition, he’s set to transform Magna for his most ambitious installation to date. ‘6 Weeks to Eternity’, is a celebration of those blissful months when school is abandoned in favour of doing everything and nothing. Set to open to the public on May 14-15, it tells the story of ‘how we survived, how we enjoyed, how we endured and how we suffered the inevitable boredom of six whole weeks off school.’

And he wants you to get involved: “If anyone has any stories about holidaying up the British coast or staying at home and getting up to mischief, I’d love to hear from you.” To join in send a photo or video along with around 100 words of description to the man himself at pete@petemckee.co.uk.

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PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20

Like the fish, Pisceans are incredibly slimy and thrive in saltwater environments. However, quite unlike the fish, you’re preoccupied with material possessions and often fall asleep while spooning the latest Apple product. You hate nothing more than listening to the ideas of wishy-washy lefty liberals, talking gobbledygook about reducing poverty and maintaining a free health service. The stars tells me you will meet your soulmate this week, but refuse to see her again after she concedes to previously having sex with another man at some point in her life.

Decks Appeal Local graphic designer Lee Wade AKA We Are Paislee has recently fought competition from all over the world to secure a place in an exhibition in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne as part of Decks For Change.

The skateboard deck design competition is aimed at creating awareness of important issues in communities all over the globe, whilst also providing exposure for artists, illustrators and graphic designers.

Lee’s entry ‘The Trip’ (centre of photo) takes a look at the effects of drug use, while other entries explore addiction, depression and rape culture.

The proceeds from each exhibition, alongside the auctioned off boards, will go towards Skateistan, an organisation that connects at risk youth in developing countries to opportunity and education through skateboarding.

Lee told Exposed: “I genuinely feel humbled to be chosen in the final 20 and have my work exhibited on the other side of the world, and all for such a great cause!”

You can bid on the deck via Instagram at @ decksforchangeauction.

Head to www.decksforchange.com for more about the competition and to see more of Lee’s work visit wearepaislee.com.

ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 Just remember: love is effectively just a chemical imbalance in the brain.

Enjoy your wedding, though.

TAURUS April 20 - May 20 The stars have had a little chat and they’re not sure if they can untangle your colossal clusterfuck of an existence.

GEMINI May 21 - June 20 Your compassion knows no bounds this month and you enthusiastically hump the leg of everyone you meet.

CANCER June 21 - July 22 Your sex life at the moment is like snow: you never know how long it will last or how many inches you’ll get.

LEO July 23 - Aug 22

The early novelty of the family dog suddenly being able to talk soon fades as it turns out he holds extremely bigoted views on immigration.

VIRGO Aug 23 - Sep 22 Virgos love to shout Peter Kay catchphrases at any given opportunity. You’re all prize knobheads.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 People often struggle to understand what is going on in your mind, which is just as well, because if they did then they would likely think you were a giant creep.

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 A week of blistering romance, financial success and emotional wellbeing awaits Scorpios, which doesn’t really affect you as a Libra, but it’s nice to know that life is working out for some people.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 19 Your argument that the breakdown of traditional social conventions during postmodernity means that public masturbation is actually, like, not that bad anymore fails to convince the magistrate.

SCORPIO Oct 23 – Nov 21 Once again, your naivety and willingness to believe dubious advice leads you into

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trouble. Keep checking your horoscope to find out how to fix it.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21 Surprisingly, your latest Tinder bang doesn’t solve the feelings of loneliness and desire for meaningful emotional connections you’ve felt recently.

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the leadmill comedy club 2 mar : : from £6.00 : : 16+

sundara karma 5 mar : : sold out : : 14+

The Coral 11 mar : : sold out : : 14+

the sss / the wired 19 mar : : sold out : : 14+

Nai Harvest 25 mar : : £7.00 : : 14+

the hunna 26 mar : : £5.00 : : 14+

october drift 2 apr : : sold out : : 14+

the leadmill comedy club 6 apr: : from £6.00 : : 16+

mike dignam 7 apr : : £10.00 : : 14+

nothing but thieves 8 apr : : sold out : : 14+

wayne hussey

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super furry animals

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the bluetones

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the leadmill comedy club

4 may : : from £6.00 : : 16+

mark watson

13 may: : £17.00 : : 14+ : : the leadmill comedy club presents

the icicle works

14 may : : £15.00 : : 14+

russell kane

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as it is

23 may : : £10.00 : : 14+

Heavy Suns

27 may : : £5.00 : : 14+

the sherlocks

3 jun : : £10.00 : : 14+

sara pascoe

connor houston

8 jun: : £12.00 : : 15+ : : the leadmill comedy club presents

new dawn fades

10 jun : : £22.50 : : 14+

9 apr : : £5.00 : : 14+

a play about joy division & manchester 22 & 23 apr : £15.00 : : 14+ : : leadmill theatre presents

the levellers

tramlines festival 2016

21 jul - 24 jul : : from £25.00 : : 14+

tickets available here: www.leadmill.co.uk - 0114 2727 040

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LOCAL HERO

Party Time!

After raising well over a staggering £30,000 for various causes, Party for the People have launched their own charitable trust to aid the effectiveness of their giving. The foundation and their new website went live last month on February 1st.

Created in 2012, Party for the People was founded upon the simple idea of donating profits generated from online ticket sales to local charities and causes. A recent example of one of the charities that Party for the People helps is their partnership with Stopgap, a Sheffield based charity that provides accommodation for rough sleepers.

This gives a window of opportunity to secure permanent housing or resolve deeper issues like substance abuse through referral to other agencies. The online ticket retailer is a true Sheffield success story, and is testament to the city’s community spirit, thriving music scene, and entrepreneurial talent.

Check out the brand new website to find out who has benefitted from Party for the People and for an opportunity to apply for funding from the foundation.

Head to www.partyforthepeople. org for PFTP Tickets, or check out the PFTP Foundation website www.pftpfoundation.org for more information about their work.

“Do Eskimos still exist?”

“I’ve got a reyt gash now.”

“Literally, the guy suffers from constant verbal diarrhoea.”

“He asked me what I was doing tonight and I replied, ‘Not you.’”

“I’ve always wanted a trendy balaclava, but there’s always this stigma attached… murderer.”

“I told her that I’d pay for the gym membership so she could lose some weight and she still got mardy with me. You can’t win.”

Lewis Quaye

Creative director and co-founder of Sheffield organisation ACEG, Lewis works to instil creativity into schools through the medium of music tuition. We went to find out more.

Hi Lewis, tell us a bit about how and why ACEG was founded?

The journey began during the 2007/08 banking crisis when I was working in construction as a qualified carpenter and joiner. I was overworked, not able to spend much time with my family and under a lot of pressure. Then the world fell into a deep recession and the construction industry slowed down overnight.

My wife, Melissa, and I were looking for something we could both be passionate about, something that solved a real problem. Then I stumbled across a video of Ken Robinson talking about creativity in schools. We started ACEG to address problems outlined in that video really.

What personally drew you to being part of it?

Watching that video made me realise that the current education system was a product of an old economic model. It was for an old industrial age. We don’t need factory workers as much as we used to. What we need are young people to start new businesses, create new industries, meet life’s challenges with lewis@aceg.education

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creativity and innovation. Having a deep love and appreciation for music, my wife and I felt that starting a new school music service would be a practical way of bringing a more creative vibe to the education system. We had our problem and we felt we knew the solution. So we got busy.

What goals do you as an organisation aim for?

Our short term goal is to be teaching in 200 schools and working with 10,000 pupils. We have nearly reached our halfway point. I think once we reach that point we will be in a better position to influence change at a high level. The state of music education in schools is terrible, but not without hope.

How can people get in touch?

We love getting to know people. Sheffield is full of forward thinking, creative people. If you’re a graphic designer, web developer or talented musician with a passion for teaching we may have work for you. People can email me directly on lewis@aceg.education or pop down to our office at Electric Works and ask for us.

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Dear SP, After pinching a couple of my wife’s raunchy novels for some holiday reading, I’ve become alarmed at the vast differences between myself and the dark, serious ‘Mr Grey-style’ characters which seem to float her boat. I’ve always been confident that I’m able to satisfy her needs, but I’m now paranoid that she may be feigning pleasure while secretly hoping I pull out the manacles.

I want to take things up a notch, but frankly I don’t know where to begin – do I start slowly with some light spanking? Or shall I go full 50 Shades and whip out the nipple clamps tonight?

Yours, Brian, Wickersley

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Ok, Brian, before you make the mistake of startling your beloved by converting the spare room into a torture dungeon, listen very carefully to what I have to say here. Women, like men, need a bit of escapism whereby they can briefly flit between various, far-fetched sexual scenarios in their head and enjoy being in control – or in your dear wife’s case, being strapped down by a chiselled young sadist who’ll fulfil her darkest fantasies. Please note that there ain’t many things less erotic than a middle-aged man smothered in argon oil, trying to look sexy while fiddling with a pair of fluffy handcuffs. In short: if she hasn’t specifically asked you to turn on the Christian Greys, then don’t assume there’s an issue with your sex life – good ol’ fashioned horizontal bop, the type where you don’t beat each other to a pulp, still has a place in today’s world.

Happy baby-making! SP

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ON TWITTER @SheffObserver Man in the Winter Gardens: “Shall we go and stare at the fountains?” #Sheffieldissuper #sheffield @KatieVenables95 Can hear somebody being sick outside my window, the joys of living on Eccy Road @literally_okay Chips and gravy for dinner, I feel very northern #fittingin #Sheffieldlife @laurenpixiejade nope. It’s serious. I overheard someone on about contouring their hands and feet in Sheffield last weekend.

SHOW OF THE MONTH:

THE VOYAGE

Two self-appointed dudes throw down the cosmic jams and lead you through a voyage of musical discovery. An eclectic mix of great songs from a variety of genres – blues, disco, electronic, funk, hip-hop, jazz, Latin, metal, R&B, soul and more, infused with humorous discussions and high quality chat. Chill with them on Monday nights from 11pm.

Presented by: Johnny and Jono, every Monday night from 11pm to 1am on Sheffield Live! 93.2FM and online at www.sheffieldlive.org.

THE WITCHES OF BAKEWELL

Welcome to a world you never realised exsisted. A world of shadow, the rum and uncanny. Join me on my adventure.

Are there any Sheffield curiosities you’d like me, Dr Lester Deertrap, to investigate?

If so, drop me a line, care of the Editor at joe@ exposedmagazine. co.uk. Pip, pip.

Situated just 17 miles from the city centre, Bakewell has always been a popular destination for Sheffielders seeking a leisurely day in the peaks.

However, if stories are to be believed, the quaint market town has a bloody history of witchcraft and execution. The tale begins in 1608, with the arrest of a Scotsman found out of place in a London warehouse, suspected of robbery. It was when this man appeared before the London magistrate that he proclaimed that he, in fact, had no idea how he came to be in the warehouse. All he could recall was that the previous night he had been lodging in Bakewell, with a woman by the name of Mrs Stafford, and another woman whose identity remains unknown. The man claimed that he was woken in the middle of the night, to a bright light shining through the floorboards. Startled, the man rose out of his bed, peered through the cracks in the floorboards, only to witness the two women chanting a spell before vanishing into thin air. Curious and confused, the man attempted to recite what he had heard; his imperfect recital

@woolleyshell27 saw this outside a pub on my way to work #onlyinSheffield ON FACEBOOK Gary France via the group ‘Pictures of Sheffield Old and New’ snapped this shot of the moon above Manor Lodge ruins. Join the group for more Sheffielder snaps!

caused him to be whisked away, still in his night clothes. His next memory was being found, dazed and confused, in the London warehouse. The fact that the mysterious man was found in his night clothes, and his possessions, which he perfectly described, were later found in Mrs Stafford’s Bakewell home, was enough for the judge to believe his story.

The women were proclaimed as witches, and were taken from their homes then hanged; and so goes the sorcerous tale of the ‘Witches of Bakewell’.

INSTAGRAMMER OF THE MONTH @petershort68 scours the streets of Sheffield to find the beauty in old, dilapidated urban spaces, showcasing some stunning street art along the way.

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FIVE THINGS YOU WON’T KNOW ABOUT ST. PATRICK’S DAY

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Before you don that green Leprechaun hat you should probably know that St. Patrick’s colour was actually blue. St Patrick’s blue is on Ireland’s Presidential Guard’s flag. Green was considered unlucky back in the day.

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TWIN CAFÉ Purveyors of fine Fairtrade coffee, Twin Café was set up by Sheffield University graduates Tom Ramsay and Sam Matthews with the hopes of making a difference to communities both in Sheffield and its twin city of Estelí in Nicaragua.

farmers cooperative in the mountains surrounding Esteli and then imported and roasted right here in Sheffield. The profits are used to fund youth projects in both cities, but eventually they’d like to set up their own projects to help vulnerable people in both communities.

WHERE DID IT ALL BEGIN? 30 years ago a group of striking Yorkshire miners pledged their city’s solidarity with doomed Sandinista revolutionaries in Estelí in northern Nicaragua. This led to the cities becoming twinned in 1984.

When Tom and Sam had the chance to visit the city they soon realised that Sheffield’s love of a decent cuppa paired with the incredible beans grown in Nicaragua could merge to create an interesting business idea that would actually help people too.

WHERE CAN I GET A CUP? Every Friday Twin Café run a pop up at number 18 Union Street, from 9am-4pm.

Pair with something sweet provided

by Boxed Brownies and you’ve got a relaxing Friday afternoon sorted. Can’t make it to the café? You won’t miss out as you can also buy directly from their website (www.twincafe.org) or from independents like Mr Pickles, New Roots, Beanies, Beeches of Walkley and others around the city.

SO HOW DOES IT WORK? Fairtrade coffee is grown by a small

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Rather ironically, up until the ‘70s all bars and pubs were shut during St Patrick’s. If you needed to quench your boozy thirst, you’d have to head down to the annual dog show. Today, people consume around 13 million pints of Guinness on the day.

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Conspiracy alert: St Patrick’s day was invented by Americans and was a rather savvy marketing ploy to create another holiday for people to flock to cities and splurge. Case in point: the stereotypically Celtic dish of corned beef and cabbage is actually a Yank export and is rarely eaten by Irish people. The first parade also took place, not in Dublin or Belfast, but in the Big Apple itself.

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The man wasn’t even Irish. Why do we bother, eh? (It’s said he’s of British descent but Irish is never specified – historians have said he could have been English, Welsh or Scottish).

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‘We can’t have people thinking that we’re dickheads before we’ve even accomplished owt,’ says Liberty Ship guitarist Jack Eddison, who decides against making mock-gangster hand gestures proclaiming the band’s S35 postcode moments before the camera starts whirring. Though many would argue this is a slightly disingenuous comment with regards to a young four-piece who’ve toured Words: the UK with the likes of King Charles and Reverend & the Makers – not to mention Joseph Food playing the Ponderosa Main Stage at Tramlines Festival last year.

In fact, the lively rock and roll outfit have more than shown their potential and Photography: look set to deliver on it, with debut single ‘Learning to Fly’ receiving high acclaim Marc Barker from the airplay it’s enjoyed ahead of release on April 1st. Before giving them the In Session treatment, Exposed joined the lads for a gargle in The Bath Hotel to get to know each other a bit better.

So, chaps, what tracks will you play for your live Exposed session?

Jack: We’re going to do the new single, ‘Learning To Fly’, and… well, we’re not reight sure on the other one yet. We’ll decide later.

Considering you’ve been around for a few years now, I was surprised when I heard that Learning to Fly will be your debut single. Why the wait?

Kierran: I think it’s about making sure you’ve got the right track. If you were to listen to us for the first time, ‘Learning to Fly’ gives a good perception of what we’re about as a band.

Lewis: It shows off our vocal harmonies too – and James: It’s good to keep it all local and interesting that’s quite a strong point for us.

James: The track felt like a bit of a turning point for too. There’s the standard way of doing it, ie getting us. It’s the first thing we’ve done together since we a picture of four lads stood together trying to look got Ost [band manager] on board, so it just felt like cool and sticking it on the cover, but we wanted something that was a bit different. the right tune to kick off with.

Over the last couple of years you’ve played The name is quite apt for a first release too.

Jack: Yeah, the track itself is about our transition as alongside some respected artists – King Charles, a band and how we’ve grown and progressed. We’re Reverend and the Makers and Joe Carnall in a bit older now, got a few more hairs on our chest particular. Is there anyone in you’ve learnt a lot from? and the new tracks give off the right message.

And the single is accompanied by some great Jack: We’ve definitely learnt a lot from Jon McClure, artwork from Kid Acne. How did that come about? especially from touring with Reverend and the Jack: Yeah, it was great to get him on-board. He Makers. He’s been there and done a lot of it so has followed us on Twitter a while back, and we’ve seen plenty of good advice for us. his stuff all around Sheffield – obviously he does Lewis: He told us to write for ourselves and not things all around the country as well – and we love anyone else, which we’ve really taken on board.

James: Personally, I think I’ve learnt a lot from Joe his stuff.

Carnall. He’ll happily sit down with you and give you his time. I respect the way in which he’s branched out with his music and tried different things since Milburn – that’s what being an artist is about.

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Being a young indie rock four-piece from the High Green area, many would instantly expect to hear the typical Arctic Monkeys brand of guitar music – but there’s more of an old school, soulful style of rock and roll going on here.

Jack: I think a lot of that comes from Lewis’ voice – it’s got a lot of soul to it.

James: Obviously it’s very easy for Sheffield bands to quickly get compared to the Arctic Monkeys – and for some it’s justified. But we wanted to stick to other influences and develop our own sound.

Kierran: We definitely play for each other rather than just ourselves. I think it would be weird playing music with anyone else.

I think that sense of chemistry and, more than anything, enjoyment shines out in the music.

Jack: Definitely. Like, I know it might sound right bigheaded or whatever, but I actually think we’re mint!

I wouldn’t bother doing this if I didn’t think we were good. What’s the point in that?

James: We might make mistakes and stuff when we’re playing live, but usually we’re having such a laugh onstage no one really notices.

So, going back to what we were talking about earlier with regards to who you’ve toured with, which band or musician would you most like to tour with?

Jack: To learn from or go on the piss with?

Both.

Lewis: Maybe Rolling Stones… but like forty years ago!

Jack: I adore The Stone Roses, but I’m not sure how much I’d actually learn from them to be honest. I know it’s not the trendiest thing to say, but we could definitely learn a lot from the Monkeys. There’s no other way about it, we wouldn’t be in a band if it wasn’t for them.

Kierran: You get some Sheffield artists that are ashamed to say it, but as Jack says, we grew up with

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their albums and it would be mental to tour with them.

James: They definitely gave a lot of young lads the inspiration that they can start from the bottom, get in a band and make it big. So much talent has come from it.

What are the main lessons you’ve learnt so far?

James: Being patient is a big one. If it was up to us, I think we’d have just released our first single ages ago before we were good enough.

Time for some quick-fire questions. Where would you like to be in 12 months’ time?

Jack: Headlining Glastonbury.

James: Smashing it at Wembley.

Kierran: Are we being realistic here?

Jack: Oh, we’re being realistic? Reight then. I’d settle for being back in here, having another pint.

What song do you wish you had written?

Kierran: There She Goes – The La’s.

Jack: Free Bird – Lynrd Skynrd.

Lewis: Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers.

James: Bohemian Rhapsody.

And one song you’re glad you didn’t write?

Jack: Her. That Friday song. What’s her name now?

Erm… Black? Rebecca Black! Yeah, she’s fucking terrible. Just get in the sea, love.

If you could invite one person along to a Liberty Ship gig, anyone at all, who would it be?

Jack: I would say Bob Marley, but it’d break my heart if he thought we were shit.

Kierran: It’d be good if Bez came along to one, but he’d have to bring his maracas.

And finally, in one succinct sentence, try and convince the Exposed readership to buy your debut single.

Kierran: I just think you’d all regret it if you don’t.

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MADE IN THE MANOR Back with his first album in six years, Joseph Food catches up with UK grime superstar Kano.

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Inside a smoky basement belonging to fellow grime artist Jammer, members of two prominent crews on the burgeoning UK scene are gathered to witness a clash between the biggest MCs on the circuit. Stood at the bottom of the stairs representing their respective groups are Wiley of Roll Deep and Kano of N.A.S.T.Y, both preparing to launch into a battle which would go down as one of the most significant moments in their genre’s history.

‘To be honest, we didn’t know it would become such an important moment at the time,’ the East London MC, full name Kane Robinson, admits almost 12 years later.

‘Obviously, it was a big deal – possibly more to me than Wiley, because he was a veteran and I was just a kid.’

And the kid from Newham, not long out of his teen years, took on the rapper he and many others looked up to, whose instrumental beat ‘Eskimo’ the young MC honed his trade spitting on, and matched him round for round in a contest which over the coming years would inspire a countless number of youths in the UK to start jumping on tracks themselves, blaring out beats from their mobile phones and trying to emulate the quick-witted lyrics and jibes being exchanged between the two artists.

The first Lord of the Mics had landed – and

with that grime truly started to take off. To this day opinion is divided over who won the clash in the basement, and rumours of a much-anticipated rematch began to circulate towards the end of last year after Jammer posted a text from Wiley on Instagram seemingly seeking a second round: ‘not a disrespect war, just a rematch’ were the words sent from the Bow E3 man.

When asked, supposedly not for the first time in his career, whether this is a realistic option, there’s light laughter and a resolute response. ‘Nah, that’s already been done.

It’s best to leave it in the past, man.’

For an artist whose career was propelled off the back of a highly successful clash, it is somewhat surprising when he struggles to answer the follow-up question of who his dream Lord of The Mics opponent would be. ‘Do you know what? I’m not too sure about that. Wiley is more of a clash man than me. For me, I see a clash as a form of defence; I wouldn’t actually choose to clash anybody unless I felt I had to defend myself.’

A year following the LOTM appearance, his debut album Home Sweet Home was released containing the celebrated tracks

‘P’s & Q’s, ‘Typical Me’ and ‘Nite Nite’, quickly joining the likes of Dizzee Rascal’s Boy In Da Corner and Wiley’s Tredding On Thin Ice as game-changing albums for British urban music. That was 11 years ago, and following a six-year hiatus from releasing an album, during which he built up a name for himself in the acting world with a lead role in Channel 4 drama Top Boy, he’s now ready to drop fifth studio album Made in the Manor.

Though a decade earlier he could have had no idea of the success which was heading his way, the 30 year old, now seen as an elder statesman of the movement, speaks with a slight hint of wistfulness about those early days in his career. ‘It’s unreal that the first album was 11 years ago – sometimes it only feels like yesterday. Back in those days it was much more pure – you were doing it for the love. Like you’d go to a rave and only make 50 quid, but it was still a big buzz.’

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Writing material for the new album involved more delving into the past, and in particular revaluating where he came from.

When I suggest that not many artists feel comfortable with letting their guard down and opening up in this way, it’s accepted with a shrug but followed by a claim that he’ll never hold back when he picks up a microphone, a justified statement which has seen him often acknowledged as one of the most dangerous lyricists to come out of the UK. ‘I had the opportunity to dive into myself and pull out things I didn’t even know was there. The main thing for me was telling stories that people hadn’t already heard; I wanted everyone – whether they’ve been fans from the start or listen to me for the first time – to learn something new about me.’

Kano’s return has come at a point when

the UK scene is arguably the strongest it has been in a long time, with a new generation of artists like Stormzy, Novelist and Krept and Konan rising up alongside the seasoned regulars and a new grime/ hip-hop track dominating the increasingly mainstream airwaves every month.

For someone who helped to lay the foundations for the movement, watching it blossom has been nothing but enjoyable for him. ‘It’s incredible. I think that we’re seeing another generation of grime artists inspired by the first generation: Dizzee Rascal, Wiley, Lethal B and myself. We all grew up on American hip-hop, but the current crop of MCs grew up listening to us and have taken it from there. It’s lovely to see, man.’

The strength of this movement hasn’t

escaped the north, or Sheffield for that matter, as we’ve seen local MC Coco finding his way onto Radio 1Xtra Playlists on more than one occasion over the previous months. Grime music, though certainly originating in the capital, has become a nationwide phenomenon with artists and fans representing strongly in the larger cities such as Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham.

He’s just in the process of praising the rise of certain MCs and crews across the UK when our interview is cut short by the press officer.

‘Go on, give me one more,’ he says quickly.

‘Erm,’ I reply, frantically scanning my questions. ‘Best track to play in the rave?’

‘Garage Skank. All day.’

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After stumbling across Savills Barbers online via their prolific social media presence, the producers of ITV’s This Morning invited owner Joth Davies down to their London studio to talk about the resurgence of traditional barbers. Winners of the UK Best Barber Shop at last year’s Barber Awards, Savills are famed globally in the trade, with people coming from all over the world to learn from the professionals in their Savills Academy – the last few alone have attracted visitors from Canada, the USA and Italy.

With a brief introduction to the art form, Joth performed three haircuts and beard trims in just one hour, and then discussed with hosts Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield how the profession is on a rise yet again due to a change in male grooming trends.

Joth told Exposed: “It was a whirlwind of a day but it was great to be asked and to be a voice for the industry. Everyone was really nice and we were invited to hang around afterwards to watch the rest of the show.”

“We were also asked to do The One Show not long ago, but we couldn’t make it as the round trip is over 300 miles. People presume we’re based in London and that we can just pop down!”

Head to www.itv.com/thismorning to watch Joth in action and follow them on Twitter @SavillsBarbers.

HIGH 5 spring fashion

PRETTY PASTELS

Pastel season is upon us so join in with Cow’s Ralph Lauren reworking line.

Layer this soft pink A-Line dress over loose blouses or polo neck tops for a springchic look or toughen up with must-have ‘70s midi boots. www.wearecow.com

THE ACID TEST

Acid wash denim is the spring fabric of choice.

Team up floral, floaty dresses with this oversized Levi’s jacket for a chilled out, gig-going vibe, a steal for £25. www.bragvintage.co.uk

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

KNITTING NANCY

This sleeveless Peter Pan collar shirt is perfect for counting down the days ‘til summer. Get yours now as the cutesy elephant fabric is flying off the shelves. www.sydandmallory. com

H&M has rounded up the softest and loosest knits to guide you through this typically tricky fashion period. Come rain or shine, this versatile jumper can be paired with a spring coat or layered over floral skirts. www.hm.com

CREAM OF THE CROP Incorporate ice cream shades into your style with these silky, tapered trousers, ideal for brightening up your workwear wardrobe over the coming months. www.topshop.com

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Hair & Beauty By Sara Barlow

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Walk into Rapscallions Barbers, the newest addition to the gent’s hairdressing scene in Sheffield, and you’ll be guaranteed a warm welcome from amiable owners Paul Stone and Matthew Varley to instantly place you at ease. Throw in a comfy settee and subsequent offers of refreshment, coffee, beer, and you’re made to feel right at home amongst the quirky surroundings.

Despite the early hour at which Exposed is calling – and a Monday morning, to boot – both barbers have their hands full and are deep in conversation with respective clients. Getting to know the customer, I’m later told, is key to their ethos.

‘It’s important to treat every customer as an individual. We take our time, make each person feel comfortable and ensure they enjoy the experience,’ says local lad Paul, who has 16 years of experience in cutting hair, 12 of which was spent working on Ecclesall Road where he’s picked up a number of dedicated clients who’ve since followed him on to his new venture.

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to be amongst the finest in the city, plied his trade back in his native home of Birmingham before moving to Sheffield four years ago. The pair worked together for the best part of three years, and following an initial personality clash (they argued about who was funniest – and still disagree on the matter) both saw that they could do things slightly differently and set out to put their own stamp on the local barbering scene.

Situated just a stone’s throw from Hunter’s Bar, the surprisingly spacious unit – previously a vintage clothes shop – blends the contemporary with a classic, rustic feel and has been laid out in a way which encourages interaction between barbers and clients. Rather than lining the walls of the room, the stations face each other as the owners strive to create a sociable atmosphere to reflect their own outgoing, approachable personalities.

It all works like a charm and the store hums with the sound of animated chatter and frequent bursts of laughter. The duo are at pains to disassociate themselves from the ‘conveyor belt’ style of some gents hairdressers, preferring to treat each customer as an individual, and each job OPENING HOURS: Mon – Fri: 10am – 7pm Sat: 9am - 4pm

as ‘more than just a cut’ – a phrase which they’ve adopted as something of an unofficial company slogan. They even have a shop mascot, a miniature schnauzer called Gordon, who adds tenfold to the homely atmosphere in the store.

Great barbers don’t just enjoy cutting hair; they enjoy meeting people too. Horrified at the notion that the service they provide could ever be seen as a soulless transaction between customer and stylist, Matt and Paul speak proudly of clients often popping in just for a drink and a chat, and plans for backyard BBQs and socials once the weather improves are already in progress. It also isn’t surprising to hear that Raspscallions will soon become the only hairdressers in the city serving draught beer, with a pump courtesy of the Brew Foundation soon to be installed.

Specialising in a range of styles, from long hair to zero fades, Matt tells us that at a time when fashion moves quickly, the ability to cater to a variety of needs is vital for a high quality, personal service. ‘We’re here for everyone.

Being a good barber involves giving the customer exactly what they want – and we like to get to know them a bit while we’re at it.’

THE PRICES: Cut and finish £19.95 Student - £17.65 Head shave - £7 Beard trim - £5

@rapscallionsbarbers 619 Ecclesall Road, S11 8BT 0114 266 0800

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Armed with bags full of clothes from a handful of the best designers and boutiques in the Steel City, last month we took over the stunning Abbeydale Picture House as part of our annual Exposed fashion shoot. With Niamh Kavanagh of Gypsy Rose Salon and make-up artist Chloe Gray in charge of beautifying, and The Picture Foundry’s Timm Cleasby behind the lens, the stage was set for a fabulous showcase of Sheffield’s finest.

Lights, camera… action!

MODELS:

EWELINA WRONSKA, KATIE BOYLE, JACK SPIVEY, RYAN MOLD

STYLIST:

KELSIE MARSDEN

HAIR:

NIAMH KAVANAGH Nestled halfway up Abbeydale Road, Niamh Kavanagh of Gypsy Rose Salon has taken up the permanent residence after the success of her mobile venture, which saw her regularly pop up at events like the renowned Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair. Fully qualified in a variety of beauty treatments as well as hairdressing and barbering, Niamh specialises in a range of styles from glamorous evening vintage pin-ups to practical everyday looks. www.facebook.com/gypsy.rosehairdressing

MAKE-UP:

CHLOE GRAY Specialising in photographic make-up, Chloe has bags of hands-on experience after working as a model in the industry before studying in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Makeup, also working as a retail make-up artist for

M.A.C cosmetics. Now freelance, Chloe is available for weddings, proms and special occasion make-up within the Sheffield area. Head to the website for more information and contact details. www.chloegray.co.uk

PHOTOGRAPHY:

TIMM CLEASBY The Picture Foundry specialise in commercial photography, music portraits and actors headshots. Not ones to follow the rules or the crowd, each shoot is tailored to be unique to your vision. Whether a small shoot to launch a new product, band portrait session or headshots to update a portfolio, their mission is to create photos that you love and want to share. www.thepicturefoundry.com

THE ABBEYDALE PICTURE HOUSE The majestic 1920s cinema is currently undergoing a huge revival, with plans for extraordinary film, music and arts events well under way for the year ahead. Head to www.abbeydalepicturehouse.com for more information and news of upcoming events.

sa-kis Address: 32-34 Division St, Sheffield S1 4GF Phone: 0114 303 0135 www.facebook.com/Sa.kis Edwin camo blazer £180 Nicolas Omen gas mask tee £45 Nicolas Omen 12 oz raw tight fit jean £120 Hunter ¾ rain coat £150 Vivienne Westwood orb tee £110 Vivienne Westwood raw orb jean £160 Hunter umbrella £40

Fred Perry Harrington cream £140 Pretty Green Sefton blue paisley shirt £65 Vivienne Westwood black skinny jeans £160 Footwear provided by Dr Martens 52 Chapel Walk, Sheffield S1 2PD www.drmartens.co.uk

Pretty Green Wren paisley jacket £145 Fred Perry gingham shirt £65 Edwin ED55 compact 11oz £80

Nicolas Omen moth black hoodie £95 Edwin stripe tee £45 Edwin ED80 washed jean

mooch vintage 76 Division St, Sheffield S1 4GF Tel:0114 327 4393 Men’s leather jacket £100 White corduroy shirt £15 Checked trousers £25 Ladies leather jacket £40 Leather dress, tucked into skirt £30 Striped long skirt £15 Men’s leather jacket £100 Braces £5 Red polo £15 Checked trousers £25

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“Terra firma” - Avalanche Waffle Knit Jumper £60

“Into the wild” - Wilderness Parka £125 (available in guys and girls fit), “Subtle by sleet” - Sleet T-shirt £30

“Doing nothing is the new doing something” Lounging T-shirt £30

“Stay indoors” - Lounging Longsleeve £30

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cow vintage Address: 156-160 West St, Sheffield S1 4ES Tel: 0114 272 6276 www.wearecow.com

Levi cropped jeans £28 Crop top £24 Jacket £18 Tartan dress £24

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vulgar vintage Address: Vulgar, Unit 2, 127 Devonshire St, Sheffield S3 7SB www.vulgarsheffield.co.uk Paisley dress £22 Spotted shirt £16 Leather skirt £15

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sugar skull SugarSkull Co. Ltd, 53 Tapton Crescent Road Sheffield S10 5DB Tel: 01133023071 www.sgrskl.co.uk Black essential track shorts £65 Marl grey split sweatshirt £75 Black camo field jacket £165 Black zip sweatpants £70 Marl grey split hood £70 Black deploy flight jacket £135

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Syd and Mallory 162 Devonshire Street, Sheffield S3 7SG Tel: 0114 270 6482 www.sydandmallory.com Cactus graffiti print dress £44 ‘Wish you weren’t here’ postcard print tee £24 Cactus graffiti denim culottes £36 Footwear provided by Dr Martens 52 Chapel Walk, Sheffield S1 2PD www.drmartens. co.uk For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 55

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Join the Revolution

Omar Allibhoy is a man on a mission: to bring the authentic taste of tapas to the UK. The top TV chef is bringing the best of Spanish cuisine to Meadowhall this March with the opening of Tapas Revolution, a contemporary tapas bar serving some of the Omar’s favourite traditional dishes.

With four tapas bars already open, alongside holding the achievement of writing the fastest selling Spanish cookbook of 2013 and appearances on Masterchef, The One Show and This Morning, Omar Allibhoy truly has revolutionised the way us Brits enjoy Spanish food – and now Sheffielders have the chance to experience this food revolution first hand. Allibhoy took it upon himself to bring the feel of the bustling and lively tapas bars in his hometown of Madrid to the UK, and with the critics on side and his fifth restaurant only a month from opening, it seems he has the formula to do just that. www.tapasrevolution.com For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 57

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One For The Road Last month new cocktail bar Be At One opened its doors in Sheffield, taking over the prime spot of the former Bowery at the top of Devonshire Street.

Never ones to miss out on a free round, Exposed popped down to the opening night to make the most out of their unlimited press drinks offer (for one night only, unfortunately!) Despite this boozy opportunity, it would literally take days to get through the entire cocktail menu here, as there are 150 concoctions to choose from. We did our best though, sampling the likes of a classic Caipirinha, Gin Re-fashioned, and most unusually, a Shaky Pete’s which combines gin, lemon juice, ginger and ale, and was absolutely delicious.

To help out with the decision process, the start of the menu offers up a flavour wheel with options to suit your taste – including a few guilt-free ‘virtuous cocktails’ which include more wholesome ingredients or a slightly lower ABV. You can even have your own personal ‘Appi Hour’, daily £5 special cocktail and exclusive deals throughout the year by downloading the Be At One app. We’ll drink to that! *Hic*…

Head to beatone.co.uk for more info.

Uno It Makes Sense The family team behind the popular Italian Express in Walkley have recently taken on a new venture to bring their trademark authentic Italian cuisine to S11. The newly named Italia Uno, based in Banner Cross on Ecclesall road has undergone a complete transformation from a greasy fast food joint offering burgers and kebabs to chic Italian café and takeaway. Expect freshly cooked, restaurant quality food and, best of all, delivered straight to your door. Choose from a wide range of traditional Italian pasta and pizza dishes as well as low calorie options, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan dishes too – everyone is catered for! www.italiauno.co.uk

Sakushi

27 Campo Lane, Sheffield S1 2EG Tel: 0114 273 7399 www.sakushi.co.uk THE PLACE

Combining a revolving sushi bar with a menu of traditional Japanese dishes, Sakushi is a welcoming environment for both those who need to dine in a hurry and those who have the time to enjoy a more leisurely meal. We were there for the latter, and were pleased to be shown to a comfortable booth as we made our way in from the dampened streets outside.

THE FOOD

Immediately tempted by the immaculately plated sushi dishes being paraded in front of our eyes, we dived straight in with some tuna maki and chicken teriyaki rolls. The tuna was fresh and flavoursome, wrapped up tightly in deliciously sticky sushi rice and nori seaweed. The chicken was cooked in tempura batter and combined with cucumber, lettuce and teriyaki sauce, wrapped in sushi rice with sesame seeds on the outside, providing a beautiful balance of sweet, fresh and salty flavours.

We also ordered some vegetable gyoza and tempura squid. The dumplings were lightly fried and steamed, making for a succulent filling with a slightly crispy outer layer, which was made

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all the better by dunking into the accompanying fiery chilli dipping sauce.

Also accompanied by Sakushi’s special sauce, the squid was tender on the inside and the batter was light and crispy.

Whilst it would be easy enough to keep making our way through the comprehensive sushi and sides menu, we decided to order a couple of mains for good measure. Opting for the classic chicken katsu kare and ‘popular Japanese meal’ oyakodon, our chopstick skills were put to the test with these two rice dishes. This oyakodon was a chicken and egg based dish, served in a delicious savoury sauce over sticky steamed rice and topped with crunchy spring onions.

The katsu kare was equally good, with a spiced aromatic sauce covering chicken cooked in crispy panko breadcrumbs, served with rice.

THE VERDICT

We’re pretty spoilt for choice in Sheff these days, but this is the place to go if you want some traditionally made sushi done properly. And with a list of offers almost as long as the menu itself, you’ll be able to enjoy more for less! Head to their website for more info.

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Cutler’s Spice

1 Leighton Road, Gleadless, S14 1SP Tel: 0114 241 6868 // cutlersspice.co.uk THE PLACE

Previously the Cutler’s Arms pub, Cutler’s Spice was opened back in 2011 by a family with over 15 years of experience in Indian food outlets. It has since become one of the leading destinations for Bangladeshi cuisine in Sheffield, and its reputation for high quality food is reflected in its impressive surroundings: a 200-seater restaurant decorated in lavish fashion with white leather seating, contemporary chandeliers and decorative wall murals dotted around the venue.

THE FOOD

After being shown to our seats by our waiter, poppadoms and a pickle tray were promptly ordered to keep us occupied while scanning the extensive menu. Eventually, the spicy chicken wings and chicken pakora were chosen to start, and following a thorough description of a number of dishes from our knowledgeable server – the nephew of head chefs Noim and Ashfum Nesha – we were sold by the Afghani lamb and chicken cirylon for mains.

The starters arrived in good time: three meaty tandoori wings sizzling away atop a bed of fried onions and three good-sized chicken pakoras in a lightly spiced batter, both with a side of salad. The wings were succulent and fantastically moreish, lasting only a matter of minutes on the plate; ditto for the pakoras, which were crispy and had a nice kick to them.

Thankfully, even after working through the starters in what must have been record time, we didn’t have long to wait for the mains. The Afghani lamb – listed as a Cutler’s special – was a medium-spiced dish containing delightfully tender chunks of lamb cooked with chickpeas, tomatoes and fresh spices. Rich and immensely tasty, the garlic naan mopped up what little remained of the sauce. The chicken cirylon, a creamy dish cooked with coconut and hot spices, was an equal success and every drop would surely have gone were it not for the generous portion size – which we are informed is a long-standing trait of the head chef – and needless to say, whatever little remained was bagged up and taken home.

THE VERDICT

A great evening and well worth the trip out of the city centre.

The elegant setting, excellent value for money and second-tonone customer service puts Cutler’s Spice right up there with best for Indian cuisine in the Steel City.

Food Fusion Daniel Stevens has been on a one man mission to bring healthy food to the people of Sheffield for over six years. After beginning as catering manager at King Ecgbert School where he brought freshly cooked and healthy meals to the menu, he then moved onto Silverdale and is now working his magic at Handsworth Grange. Always after a place of his own, when an old sandwich shop on Trippet Lane became available the opportunity was too good to resist – and Food Fusion was born.

The ethos of making healthy eating easy is still at the forefront of the business. One side of the shop sells snacks and sandwiches for guilt free lunches whilst the other side is a deli bar. As well as catering and buffet services, Daniel has developed Fusion Fit Food, a range of energy boosting juices, low calorie salads and specials like lamb and mint meatballs, chicken and chorizo pasta, pulled pork three ways, tikka curries and more - with plans of rolling them out to schools, gyms and workplaces.

Search ‘Food Fusion’ on Facebook for more.

Something To Taco about

With the Street Food Chef restaurant on Arundel Street bursting to the brim every lunchtime, and its Pinstone Street counterpart the source of many a queue, it’s no wonder they’ve decided to open branch number three on the student hotspot that is Glossop Road. The new restaurant (at number 343, a former Greggs) will offer everyone’s favourite Mexican fast food including burritos, tacos and quesadillas as well as tortas, their new gluten free option.

A healthier options menu has launched in all three shops as well, meaning that there will no longer be any excuses for skipping Taco Tuesdays.

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BREWING UP A STORM

BeerX,thebiggestcraftbeerfestivalintheUK,isset to explode onto the city’s beer scene for its fourth year when it returns to iceSheffield this month.

The event will again be complemented by satellite events around the city as part of Sheffield Beer Week, brainchild of Hop Hideout proprietor Jules Gray.

BeerX, run by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), will run from March16th–19th.

Beer-lovers will be able to sample from over 300 award-winning cask and keg beers and hundreds more in cans and bottles, plus the exciting opportunity to get to know the brewers behind them.

Drinks will be served from the event’s 30 metre bar, and The Brewers’ Yard – a new space for 2016 – will feature 20 individual brewery bars manned by the brewers themselves.

There will also be opportunities for festivalgoers to participate in free tutored tastings, beer and food pairings and ‘meet the brewer’ sessions on the Friday with BBC Radio 2’s resident chef Nigel Barden and Sheffield beer expert Alex Barlow from allbeer.co.uk.

Eat Street will return with a fresh new look run by Trudi and Justine – the team behind Sheffield’s popular Percy & Lily’s street food vans. An array of global cuisine will also be on offer, providing nutritious delights for foodies and craft beer fans alike.

Music on the Friday will come from former

Inspiral Carpets frontman Tom Hingley and motown aficionados Vernon Lewis & E-Maculate. Sheffield supergroup The Bootleggers will take to the stage on the Saturday night after the final Six Nations Rugby matches are streamed live on a giant screen.

Sheffield Beer Week will run alongside BeerX, celebrating the city’s rich brewing landscape and international beer focus. It will launch on Saturday 12th March at True North Brew Co.’s spanking new brew house and tap room on Eldon Street.

Further events will take place throughout the week at venues including the Sheffield Tap, Hop Hideout, The Red Deer, Shakespeare’s, Sentinel Brewhouse, The Hillsborough Hotel and many more.

Jules Gray, Sheffield Beer Week founder, told Exposed: “I decided to implement Sheffield Beer Week as an event to encourage support within the beer community and to entice more people to visit from outside the region.”

“Sheffield has a great local and international beer identity. The New York Times even cited it as Britain’s best beer city so this is a great opportunity to shout about that.”

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ALL ABOARD!

The BeerX free Routemaster bus will once again run on a loop between iceSheffield and the city centre, stopping at the Fat Cat, Sheffield Station and the Devonshire Cat. Donations instead of fares are welcomed, with all proceeds going to Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity. The timetable can be found at facebook.com/BeerXSheffield.

FIVE BEERS AND BREWERIES TO LOOK OUT FOR AT BEERX

In 2013 Jules Gray and her partner Will Linford followed their dream of opening their own craft beer shop.

Three years later and Hop Hideout, on Abbeydale Road, is a firm fixture on the Sheffield beer scene. Its myriad stock of UK and international beers has attracted a loyal customer base and the shop was awarded the North Retailer of the Year award by trade publication OffLicence News and the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group in 2015.

It has become known for its ‘meet the brewer’ and tasting sessions with experts and brewery representatives and has recently expanded to offer a mail order service.

Exposed spoke to Jules to get her recommendations of what to look out for at this year’s BeerX.

BREWERIES

Moor Brewery, Bristol These guys started in Somerset before moving to Bristol, adding plenty to the city’s burgeoning beer scene. They recently started canning and offer amazing quality and consistency across their range, from light and ultra-pale ales to hopped up IPAs. Incredibly tasty beers.

Alphabet Brewing, Manchester This is a young Manchester brewery doing some really ‘out there’ flavour combinations – think treacle and black pepper porter or a salted caramel chocolate banana stout.

Fyne Ales, Scotland I always see Fyne Ales’ beers as reliable: good quality, easy-drinking and incredibly balanced. They have a core range including Jarl, a tasty light pale ale, but also do experimental innovation which is usually bang on the money. A favourite is the imperial stout Mills & Hills, in collaboration with Dutch brewery De Molen. It uses bold new world hops such as Sorachi Ace and Calypso, which add a unique taste to the rich body of the beer.

Waen Brewery, Wales Waen started in 2009 amid the first wave of newer breweries, before craft was craft! Their Lemon Drizzle is in the SIBA national competition this year and Sue Hayward, the head brewer, has a real skill for balancing flavours. She has helped to put them on the map for flavourful beers, including their Chilli Plum Porter and Pamplemousse, a grapefruit golden ale.

Vocation Brewery, Hebden Bridge This Yorkshire brewery seems to have come out of nowhere in the last year. They’ve made an impact with beers that simply do what they say on the tin; such as their brilliant American hopped pale ales. With everything you’d want from that kind of beer, coupled with beautifully designed artwork on the cans, they’ve really connected with people in terms of flavour and aesthetics.

BEERS

Harbour Brewing Co., North Cornwall India Brown Ale ((4.9%) This ale is mahogany in colour with resinous, fruity, malty flavours. An IPA crossed with a brown ale providing lots of toffee, caramel and grapefruit notes. I’d pair this with a spicy Vietnamese sandwich known as a Banh Mi.

Elgood’s & Sons, Wisbech Coolship Fruit (5.0%) The big thing here is their double coolships – big open fermentation vessels and the only ones in Europe. They have been out of action at this fifth generation family brewery since the 1920s until a recent recommission brought them back to life. Coolship Fruit is an English sour beer that is pink, effervescent and clear as it’s been blended with raspberries and blackberries.

Thornbridge Brewery, Bakewell Kill Your Darlings (5.0%) This Vienna lager is all about the malt, which gives a different colour to the lager – a dark amber/reddish hue.

It gives a toasted, biscuity bite to the beer too. I predict breweries will be going down this route of not having hops as the predominant feature as hop supplies are being bought up, resulting in shortages. This one showcases how well malts can be used.

Five Points, Hackney Hook Island Red (6.0%) This has 20 percent rye in the malt grist that gives it a spicy kick. They’ve used Chinook, Columbus and Simcoe hops that add a juicy, citrus quality to this hoppy red rye ale.

Great Heck Brewery, Great Heck Shankar IPA (5.9%) This is everything you’d want from an IPA: intense juicy, citrusy, fruity flavours. It uses American hops then is dry hopped during fermentation.

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TOP PICKS Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt

Longshaw Estate // March 25 – 28 // £3 A fun-filled family day to get the kids excited for Easter. With prizes on offer and enough chocolate to last until next year, families have to solve puzzles to earn their sweet rewards and will hopefully come away with an armful of goodies after a fun day out. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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IceSheffield // March 16-19 // Free Showcasing a large selection of award-winning beers from the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), The Festival of Beer is a must for lovers of all things alcoholic. Despite an impressive excess of over 250 bottled, canned and draught beers, the festival is heaven for anyone who fancies themselves as a drink connoisseur. And to coincide with the final day of the Six Nations, all three international matches will be shown across the day. www.beerx.org

Lanops 22 – Feel the Rage

The Portal // March 4–March 6 // £30 Head down to The Portal with your laptop in tow to geek out with like-minded gamers. Retro consoles are available too, along with heavily discounted Dominoes pizzas. Go head-to-head against other guests or compete against friends across the three-day long event. £10 off with every ‘noob’ you bring. What better way to spend a weekend, eh? www.theportalsheffield.co.uk

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Admittedly booze and running may not seem like the most traditional combination, but if the success of Mikkeller Running Club is anything to go by, apparently it’s a pretty good idea. After branching out from their native Denmark and creating successful chapters all over Asia, America, and Europe, they are now coming to Sheffield. Ideal for those who want to rid themselves of the guilt attached to their drinking habits, jazz up their daily run, or just try something new, the run starts and finishes at the Hop Hideout on Abbeydale Road, and a beer will be on-hand at the finish line for a celebratory drink.

The first run is Saturday 12th March and will start at 11.30am with routes being 4-5km. Sign-up is free, just head over to Mikkeller Running Club’s Facebook events page. www.facebook.com/mikkellerrunningclub

Weston Park Museum // March 19 – June 21 // Free Zeno-R25 is a humanoid-robot designed to act as a personal trainer and teach children about healthy eating and living a healthy lifestyle. Fully interactive and fully amazing, Zeno is guaranteed to impress the young’uns and hopefully teach them a thing or two along the way! www.museums-sheffield.org.uk

Ranger Tots

Barbrook Cottage // March 31 // £4 Time to put the intrepid nature of your toddler to the test! Organised by the National Trust, tots will enjoy a range of hands-on, wildlife-themed activities.

Booking is essential for this terrific family day, so grab hold of your spot so you can let their imagination run wild. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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With his cheeky wit and lively personality, the infectious grin of Rob Beckett is becoming an ever-present feature of British television. Currently back on the comedy circuit with a UKwide tour, Erin Doyle caught up with ‘The Mouth of the South’ to see what was new.

Hi Rob! So, when did you first realise you were funny?

Well, I’m still not sure if I am! I just keep talking and hope people turn up and enjoy it.

You’ve won loads of awards at such a young age, despite comedy being known as a hard business to get into. Do you reckon that winds up the old-timers?

No, not at all. Comedy is a really supportive industry and a lot of the older comics I’ve worked with have always been really helpful with advice. Personally, seeing younger comics doing well motivates me to get better and keep improving my work, and I reckon that’s the case for most.

Did you always want to be a comedian?

Nope. I was from a working class family in South East London, so performing was never really a serious option for me. It was either learn a trade or get a job in an office.

If you didn’t make it, what job do you think you’d be doing today?

I would be self-employed, maybe working on a market or as a taxi driver. I don’t do well with a boss, you see…

Who are your heroes in comedy?

Alan Davies, Peter Kay, Billy Connolly and Richard Pryor.

Have your solo shows changed much since you first started?

Loads. They’ve got much funnier, I hope! Stand-up comedy is so hard and I still feel I am only scratching the surface in the craft. I get excited by what I can achieve and deliver in my shows by consistently working hard on it and improving.

Your tour is called ‘The Mouth of the South’. Are you as loud off-stage as you are on it?

I think I’m at a fairly normal level, but my wife would disagree.

I am constantly told off for being too loud in shops and in the street, but I think that’s just my normal voice and I’m easily excitable anyway.

You’ve said before that you’ll “never be an Edinburgh favourite.” Do you think you need to be alternative or ‘outthere’ to get the major awards nowadays?

Yeah, I think so. To win awards in the Edinburgh being funny isn’t really enough. It’s more about concepts and themes and ideas, which I think is great and I love going to see all those shows. But it’s not really what I do. I like being as funny as I possibly can in my shows and chatting with the audience. To be honest, I didn’t even know the Edinburgh Festival existed until I started doing comedy.

Where does the majority of your inspiration come from for jokes?

I literally have no idea. When I “write” a new show, it’s basically me onstage talking about anything and everything, and then when something gets a laugh I’ll write it down. That’s pretty much how it happens.

What do your family make of your success? Does humour run through the family?

Oh yeah, they love it. They are all funnier than me! The difference is I’m the only one that’s stupid enough to get up on a stage and do it.

Were you sad to leave I’m a Celebrity? Any plans to go back after the tour?

I was really sad, but I couldn’t miss the birth of my baby for it!

Let’s see what happens. I never say never.

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Frankie Boyle

Sheffield City Hall // March 3 // £25 Ever-controversial wind-up merchant Frankie Boyle is embarking on a new tour hitting Sheffield at the beginning of March. The Scottish potty-mouth is as contemptuous of the human race as ever, yet has become a household name and, dare we say it, something of a national treasure. After his last trailblazing tour, where he outraged fans by not allowing them to go to the toilet while he was performing, expect mischievous antics once again.

Relentless touring and regular TV gigs have done nothing to dull his edge. www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

Tom Stade

Sheffield City Hall // March 6 // £15 Tom Stade, coming across like a lovechild of Elvis Presley and Stewart Lee, has long been a favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Canadian comedian’s shows are partly improvised and audience interactions have put him in good stead with comedy crowds, more than holding his own against home-grown Brit peers. With the charisma of our friends across the pond, no subject is out of reach. Veering smoothly from topic to topic like a true pro, Stade injects a level of cool into stand-up that audiences have been starved of in recent years. www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

Funhouse Comedy Club

Mulberry Tavern // March 20 // £5 Funhouse Comedy Club is holding their regular ‘gong show’ at Mulberry Tavern, whereby 12 novice comedians compete for the most laughs, with only a 2-minute slot to find them. I Compered by Spiky Mike, winners have gone on to perform on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Road Show and appeared on Have I Got News For You? – so expect big things from these acts in the future. www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

Little Laugh

The Lescar // Every Thursday // £8 Opened in 1992 by Roger Monkhouse, the tiny room behind The Lescar has played host to some of the biggest names in UK comedy, including Peter Kay, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas. More than twenty years later, a good crowd still makes its way

to The Lescar every Thursday to enjoy a raucous night of stand-up comedy. With a host of local and sometimes big-name talent, Little Laugh at The Lescar may well be a showcase of the comedy stars of the future. www.lastlaughcomedy.co.uk

Roy Chubby Brown

Rotherham Civic Theatre // March 3 & 4 // £21 Roy Chubby Brown, the original Bad Boy of British Comedy, is back – bigger and more brash than ever with his 2016 tour. “Chubby” is ready to rock the boat one more time in his notoriously outrageous show. He promises to pull no punches and leave no topic off-limits with his jaw-dropping take on the world and everyone in it... Get the hottest ticket in town for the Chubbster’s last stand, but be warned – if you’re easily offended, please stay away! www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk

Spotlight Comedy Club TV Special

The Winding Wheel Chesterfield // March 24 // £11 With Anthony J Brown as compere, Leicester comedy award-winner and Celebrity Juice/Never Mind The Buzzcocks panellist Matt Richardson joins Bethany Black, labelled ‘a genius’ by Matt Lucas and star of Channel 4’s Cucumber Banana Tofu trilogy, for a night of comedy at The Winding Wheel. With a line-up of two promising rising comics presented by the award-winning Anthony J Brown, the Spotlight Comedy Club is a must for any fan of stand-up comedy. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Craig Campbell

The Civic Barnsley // March 18 // £15 With Craig Campbell’s Everest base camp show looming beyond his hip-reshaping operation and a winter of snowboarding comedy shows, the challenge of keeping the wounded Moose’s chin up ensures Don’t Look Down to be his most appropriately titled show yet! This internationally acclaimed comedian is one of stand-up’s most charismatic and inventive performers with hilarious tales of globetrotting adventure never failing to impress (one expectant mother laughed so hard her waters broke!). Don’t miss this brand new show from Canada’s funniest export! www.barnsleycivic.co.uk

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TOP PICKS Hannah Wants

Foundry // March 4 // £16.50 - £22 After a phenomenal year of winning awards and playing full-to-the-rafters slots at Creamfields and T In The Park, Hannah Wants, the Birmingham-born DJ and producer, is bringing her hard-hitting live set to Sheffield’s Hope Works. Her most recent collaboration with Chris Lorenzo, ‘Rhymes’, charted at 13 in the UK Top 40. Her genredefying mixtapes have garnered rapturous praise and are reportedly influenced by her mum’s love of Fleetwood Mac and dad’s vinyl and garage collection. These influences are peppered throughout her high-octane shows, so prepare to be schooled in the art of house. www.sheffieldstudentsunion.com

TQD (DJ Q, Royal T, Flava D)

Plug // March 5 // £11 Butterz, the independent grime label, is bringing a trio of its latest and greatest to the city, a call to arms for the UK underground grime scene. They’re essentially the bassline equivalent of the Avengers, teaming up to ‘push things forward’. Each artist is a powerhouse in their own right – Royal-T is a pioneer of the new instrumental movement, DJ Q of ‘Dibby Dibby Sound’ fame is sure to bring some bassline action to the proceedings and Flava D, while fairly new to the scene, is already more advanced than many of her peers. Expect utter carnage as they bring their rapidfire two-step beats to Plug. www.the-plug.com

Dirty House Party presents: Craig Knight

The Harley // March 26 // TBC Dirty House Party’s famed club nights are always a calendar event and even more so with the support of Craig Knight and his live sets featuring electro, club bangers and instrumentals. For a taste of what to expect from the eclectic producer’s repertoire look no further than his mashup of the Beebz’ ‘Where Are U Now’ and Craig David’s ‘Fill Me In’ (tinyurl.com/zkrf6q5). www.harleylive.co.uk

Pretty Pretty Good present Palms Trax and O’Flynn Hope Works // March 11 // £6 - £10 Headlining the 5-hour bash is Palms Trax, a Berlin-based artist who knows a thing or two about industrial dance music. A stalwart of Fabric and other London-based dance clubs, he’s joined by newcomer O’Flynn whose tropicalinflected calypso style brings a slice of summer to these miserable months and home-grown Hope Works resident DJ Yak to add some local spice. It’s a big event, held across two huge rooms and with live visuals by Zaron Mizmeras, you do not want to miss out. www.hope-works.co.uk

Common People

Leadmill // March 27 // £4 Leadmill has long been a champion of indie and rock music, so it’s only right that Sheffield’s Britpop and Madchester night is held here. Taking us back to the ‘90s, the night will feature anthems from Blur, Oasis, Pulp, Pavement and more. If, for some ridiculous reason, this doesn’t float your boat then another room will be playing a medley of ‘90s dance, house and funk. Go mad fer it! www.leadmill.co.uk

What’s The Craic?

Things to do in Sheffield on St Patrick’s Day – to be sure.

The Irish Triangle

Three traditional boozers. Three terrific pints of the black stuff. All situated mere yards from each other.

Erm, whose round is it again? *Hic*

The Grapes

The Grapes on Trippet Lane is one of the most famous pubs in the city due to it being known as the spot where the Arctic Monkeys played their first gig – not to mention acts such as Plan B, Maximo Park and Muse also treading the boards there. The gigs finished some years ago now and the pub has returned to its musical roots: traditional Irish music.

Get yoursen down for a pint in the Kennedy Room and a singalong.

The Dog & Partridge

Also situated on Trippet Lane, the Dog & Partridge is another Irish pub promising a hearty welcome on St Pat’s. If you grow tired of the black stuff, there’s always a range of hand-pulled ales and beers to choose from – as well as tasty Spanish-style tapas dishes on offer courtesy of their Bia Comida kitchen!

Fagan’s

Behind Trippet Lane, a mere stroll down to Broad Lane will see you arrive at Fagan’s, one of the city’s cosiest pubs. Wonderfully old-school and positively packed to the rafters on Paddy’s evening, there’s sure to be live music in its famous music room, which has seen the likes of regular punter Richard Hawley knocking a tune out in there on more than one occasion.

The Big White Tent

As per, the Big White Tent will be welcoming punters and opens at The Peace Gardens the weekend before St Pat’s with two nights of live music showcasing the cream of the local crop.

Schedule as follows…

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6PM - Stephen Davies 7PM - Ashley Holland 7.30PM - Emma Crowder 8PM - Sam Scherdel 9PM - Undercover 10PM - Eden Haze 11PM - BANG BANG ROMEO Saturday 12th

Christian Carlisle DJ SET STARTING @ 10PM ‘TIL LATE 7PM - DeadBlondeStars 8PM - Faerground Accidents - (Bo & Muzz Solo) 9PM - Sabella 10PM - Avida Dollars 11PM - OCTOBER DRIFT Sunday 13th

TOMMY HUNT A Northern Soul special 5pm-11pm.

Starting from the 17th, there will of course be traditional Irish music, refreshments and Six Nations Rugby on offer.

We’ll see you there for a few, yeah?

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Tom Plant meets high-flying Birmingham DJ Hannah Wants.

How did you get into DJing?

I’ve always had a passion for music, for as long as I can remember. I visited my first club underage around 16 and I can still easily explain the feeling: when I first clocked eyes on the DJ in the club, I watched how he controlled the dance floor and I knew I wanted to be a DJ. I received a pair of turntables and a mixer for my birthday, went and bought myself some vinyls, locked myself in my bedroom and taught myself how to DJ. What’s your favourite club to go to now as a punter?

You know, I don’t really get to rave and go out as a punter anymore. I rarely get time off, but if I do I love to appreciate time at home on the sofa with a takeout and my Sky remote. Super rock ‘n’ roll, I know!

Who are your influences musically?

DJ EZ will always be my main influence as a DJ. His talent and skills behind the decks are the best in the game in my opinion. I aspire to have a DJ career and reputation such as his. In terms of musical influences, I’m just influenced by music and life itself, y’know. Inspiration can come from absolutely anywhere and I love that.

Do you think it was harder or easier to get noticed as a female DJ? Neither. And it’s something I literally pay no attention to. People should be recognised for their talent as opposed to their gender.

You’ve played some of the world’s biggest clubs: Ibiza Rocks, Fabric, Warehouse Project etc. Is there anywhere left that you’re keen to play?

Yeah, there’s still so much left for me to achieve as a DJ! I want to be the biggest and best I can be, playing the best venues and festivals all around the world and for as long as possible.

Why did you decide to do your ‘What

Hannah Wants’ DJ competition?

To give up-and-coming DJs an opportunity.

I know and appreciate how hard it is to break into the DJ industry and now I’m in a position to give back and try to help other people’s careers and aspirations – and that makes me super happy!

What can you tell us about the winners?

I’ve found some great DJ talent to join me on this year’s UK Tour; I can’t wait for people to see them! B. Russ sent in a really professional video entry with a great presence and some real cool mixing tricks; Devstar is an amazingly talented DJ, who sent in a video entry and his track selection and vibe was sick; Gina Breeze is an experienced and talented DJ from Manchester who’s been DJing for around eight years, she really deserves this opp.

There’s more who I can’t wait to meet and catch sets from!

You’re playing the legendary Tuesday Club this month. Have you visited us before?

Yeah, I’ve played The Tuesday Club once before and absolutely loved it. The venue is my kinda place: low ceilings, intimate settings. I’m so hyped to be returning!

Sheffield is always a guaranteed rave!

Finally, if Hannah Wants wanted three things right now, what would they be?

1: To have a successful, positive and happy 2016!

2: To be able to fly and become invisible whenever I wanted.

3: To be able to afford and order every single pair of trainers I ever wanted to my door, for the rest of my life.

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Fans of the short-lived ska and reggae scene of the ‘80s rejoice: Leeds-based ragamuffins the Gentleman’s Dub Club offer up Specials-style grooves, brass and bongos to sate your appetite and are bringing their high-octane show to the Steel City this month. Their genrebending outputs have been making the rounds for years now on Soundcloud and YouTube with a loyal fan base in tow. Following the resounding success of recent singles ‘Bad Girl’ and ‘See Them’, taken from their album The Big Smoke, expect frenzied mosh pits and oddly dapper attire from their live shows. The nine-piece specialise in dub and reggae and are set to bring the genre to the masses after their brilliant stint across the European festival circuit got the attention of club organisers and roots music kingpin Natty, whom they collaborated with on November’s ‘One Night Only’.

Lead singer Jonathan Scratchley gives Erin Doyle the lowdown on the band’s upcoming O2 Academy slot.

How does the creative process work with so many members? There must be a lot of egos to juggle.

It’s a pretty well-oiled machine, actually.

Everyone chips in and does their bit. It

gives us complete control over the music that way and makes it more enjoyable.

There’s about three or four main writers but anyone can bring ideas to the table.

We spend about a week throwing ideas out to develop the structure and the song-writing.

How did you get into dub and reggae music and the soundsystem culture in general?

A few of my mates had a massive house at Hyde Park in Leeds. Harry [Devenish], who is now our sound engineer, set up a huge sound system when we had parties there. It started with just a few selections of dub music and then grew and grew.

It was the first time most of us had experienced killer dubs. Subdub, a dub and reggae club night in Leeds, really introduced us to the music too. It just went naturally from there; we’re always trying to recreate those first house parties. Half of us were at music college doing jazz, the others doing various courses around Leeds and from there we got together. We got a booking at Leeds Uni, which set things off, and then after that did lots of rehearsals and gigging.

Do you find there is much of a thirst for it in Sheffield?

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Sheffield is mainly an indie kind of scene, but we always make sure to go to Tuesday Club when we are here – they put on great programmes. It’s a student night and it’s just great that there’s an affordable bass-driven night being held there regularly.

The scene seems to still be pretty underground. Are you happy for it to stay like that or do you want to bring it into the mainstream?

Of course we want to make it mainstream, yeah. We want as many people to be a part of it

as possible. In the last couple of years UK reggae and dub has grown and has become a really varied sound. There’s more growth towards being technically good. People are tired of being drip-fed shit. If you look at pop music, even, that’s growing more technically intricate. A lot of underground acts are now coming into the mainstream as people get more aware.

The UK has a strong dub scene now – it’s evolved from its beginnings in Jamaica, but since mass immigration into Britain

a shorter time slot we just play all the bangers, but if it’s a longer show we get a bit more varied. We are resuming our Big Smoke Tour, and every time we go out we deliver bangers. We tend to play a few new songs, just to road test them with the crowd. It’s good for the audience to hear new stuff and for us as well as the live show is evolving constantly, but it always keeps the same vibe.

You said a few members of the band did jazz at Music College and a few others are into metal music. Does this influence your sound? Are there any similarities between the genres?

I think there are definitely parallels between bassline and metal in terms of the bass and drop. The audience knows the structure when they’re watching, they know just when it’s gonna drop. Also there is a lot of low-end frequency involved. Music is a big part of the scene obviously, but it’s about lifestyle too.

There are many strands and elements to it, which I’d say is similar to metal music.

What can we expect from the March gig?

Your shows are pretty renowned for getting rowdy. the UK has started to develop its own Big, BIG, stinking basslines. We’ve really sound. It’s the same with all bass music. improved our vocal harmonies and songRudimental are a good example of that. writing as well. It’s probably not what you They were once really underground but would usually associate with dub music, have managed to bring drum’n’bass into but it’s really come along recently. And new the foreground too. tunes!

You’ve performed at loads of European festivals like Outlook and Ostroda Reggae Festival. Is the atmosphere different on a festival circuit? Do you prep for them differently?

They are pretty much the same. If we have

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Underworld Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future

When you’ve been successfully making music together for as long as Rick Smith and Karl Hyde have, the creative process needs to evolve. Any new music inevitably has an expectation placed upon it, and in such a long-standing partnership, there is a need to keep things fresh. In a Brian Eno ‘Oblique Strategies’ kind of approach, they wrote and recorded every day for a month, starting a brand new track every morning, ignoring everything they had recorded the previous day. What emerged was around 30 fresh, unique and exciting pieces of music which they then developed into this, their new album. It’s a mature take on their earlier work, and it really works. What could have been a re-treading of familiar ground has taken a new direction whilst still sounding like the music Underworld fans want to hear. This is quite irresistible at times, and even though you would be forgiven for thinking Underworld has had their day, the truth is far from it. They still have something to say, and as you might expect, they say it with their inimitable dance-based style. This is Underworld Reborn, Underworld 2.0 if you like, but more than anything it is Underworld for 2016.

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PUMPIN’ ON MI STEREO THE CHAMELEONS Script of the Bridge (1983)

After a fuzzy dialogue sample from the 1946 film Two Sisters From Boston, Mancunian four-piece The Chameleons launch into ‘Don’t Fall’, the album’s single which effectively blends an off-beat riff with the melancholic yet powerful vocals of Mark Burgess. The band’s sound remains unmistakeable; with a rhythm section heavily cemented in the classic post-punk style they evolved from, and some of the most imaginative guitar parts put to record, The Chameleons consistently and beautifully flip between high energy punk and an atmospheric style of music.

Script of the Bridge is currently an unknown pleasure for any fan of the post-punk genre and a fantastic debut album from a band whose talent was criminally overlooked. TGF

Primal Scream Chaosmosis It’s no small feat to try and compare one Primal Scream album to another, as no two Scream albums sound alike. And Chaosmosis, the band’s eleventh studio album presents an interesting, more contemporary, take on Primal Scream’s unique brand of psychedelic-indie-techno.

The production has been refined and the sound has been updated – not to true mainstream standards but a demonstrative example that Primal Scream can create a sound that sounds very modern, but remains unquestionably theirs. However, this alone does not make it a complete success: with a fairly lacklustre handful of songs dotted around the middle, the album risks losing its punch at points. Despite this, there’s an assortment of fantastic songs still on offer – ‘Golden Rope’ is a driving, head-nodder of a track boasting some special guitar work, and ‘Autumn in Paradise’ is a psychedelic, almost transcendental piece, much like some of the band’s earlier work on the likes of Screamedelica. ‘When The Blackout Meets The Fallout’ is a brief but intense track that earworms its way deep into the brain. All in all, this is by no means a bad album – it’s simply an experimental album. Granted, some of the experiments didn’t work too well and fall into mediocrity; but there remains a number of tracks here worthy of inclusion on future Scream setlists. TGF 7/10

The Coral Distance In Between It’s been six years since the last new Coral album, and after solo projects and archive releases, they’ve regrouped and are back, stronger than ever. Whatever they achieved on their own, they’ve clearly accepted that they work best as a group, and this is as good an album as I’ve heard so far this year.

They’ve adopted a ‘do it in one take’ approach to recording, and why not? A band that’s played together for almost 20 years should have no trouble nailing a live performance, and it shows. Their songs have moved on from the jangly-joy of their early hits such as ‘Pass It On’ and ‘In The Morning’ and are none-the-worse for it. They still know how to put together excellent psychedelic-pop music, and tracks such as ‘White Bird’ could easily be mistaken for early Pink Floyd, but they have also broadened their appeal. ‘It’s You’ and ‘Fear Machine’ sees them muscling-in on the Arctic Monkeys’ territory and are just as listenable, but somehow you still know it’s The Coral. This album confirms, if anyone was in any doubt, that they are here to stay, and is a great endorsement of a talented and enduring group. MP 8/10 For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 83

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The Coral

Leadmill // March 11 // £17.50 After a five-year hiatus, The Coral return in 2016 with their eighth studio album, Distance Inbetween, and a UK tour. Boasting an extensive back catalogue of classics and an array of new tracks, the scouse four-piece bring their infectious brand of indie pop to Sheffield next month. www.leadmill.co.uk

Kano

Plug // March 26 // £15 A stalwart of the UK grime scene, Kano has been one of the most popular figures in British urban music since arriving in the early noughties. After a six year break from releasing music, the veteran grime MC is back. As part of his big return to the scene he will be playing a series of live shows in the build up to the release of his fifth album, Made in the Manor, scheduled for release this month. www.the-plug.com

Nai Harvest

Leadmill // March 25 // £7 A punk duo peddling a fuzzy, reverb-soaked sound and constantly surpassing the sonic expectations of a two-piece. Their music has gone through a rapid change since their debut album Whatever in 2013, transforming their emo pop into joyous, punky garage rock – a sound much more befitting of their energetic live sets. www.leadmill.co.uk

TRASH + Plaza + Breeze

The Rocking Chair // March 6 // £3 Chesterfield’s teenage pop band TRASH will be playing an intimate gig at The Rocking Chair on Sunday 6th. The four piece have been making waves on the live circuit and their most recent EP Urban Glow was well received by fans of their lo-fi indie rock sound. They’ll be joined by Plaza and Breeze. www.rockingchairbar.co.uk

April Towers

Picture House Social // March 24 // £5 Synth pop band April Towers have been described as ‘sounding like the love child of Pet Shop Boys and Hot Chip’ – and it’s a pretty neat summary. The duo of Alex Noble and Charlie Burley make vibrant hooladen pop tracks. They’ve been busy in the studio for quite some time now but are finally ready to release their new tracks on a live audience. www.picture-house-social.com

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Veteran pop-punks Bowling For Soup last toured on this side of the Atlantic in 2013 for dates which were deemed farewell shows, amid rumours of personal and financial dissension. BFS insist that the catalyst for this 2016 return was simply that they missed their UK fans. And even though the most ardent of those fans might argue that – without anything new to promote – another tour was far from a necessity, the Texans’ brand of daft, hook-laden punk proved to be just the tonic on a wet, wintry Sunday night in S1. The set list was an unabashed celebration of BFS’s greatest hits and finest moments in all their comic glory, with ‘The Bitch Song’ and ‘Emily’ appearing early on to set the foundations for a solid show. The frequent self-deprecating fat jokes told throughout the evening are almost as entertaining as the songs, while the band’s impromptu bar break during ‘Punk Rock 101’ – before hurtling back into the chorus as if nothing happened – is hilarious. ‘High School Never Ends’ and ‘Girl All The Bad Guys Want’ inspire gleeful and unanimous crowd participation, before bringing a very fun show to its close. Words: Chris Lord

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This was the first time I’d seen Ezra Furman and The Boyfriends live, despite depending on his album’s musical crutch every time my boiler’s broke, my dog’s gone missing in the park or the toast has fallen butter side down. Needless to say, the luminous performance of his relatable jazzed-up punk and upbeat boop-e-doop-doop band did not disappoint and the sentient glow warmed the crowd’s cockles on a chilly February night. They churned out classics ‘My Zero’ and ‘Lousy Connection’, the gateway drugs to his 21st century doo-wop pop that lure you into his lyrical gingerbread house of kitchen sink dramas, surrounded by a cathartic stream of consciousness that he bridges in an all-inclusive reach to his audience. Familiar with the classics, I was waiting to hear the love-sick Heartbreak Hotel-esque ‘Watch You Go By’, delivered perfectly with a Brian Wilson reference to start as a nod to the contrasting lyric to sound. 5 gold stars for that, for sure. Didn’t make it and want to hear some good news? He’s back later this year. So if you want tosee a lyrically honest, modern genius at work – and you’re partial to some bad-ass sax – then book up!

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Recently I was lucky enough to go check out the illustrious Sheffield landmark, musical institution and industrial hub of creativity that is 2Fly studios.

I went to find out a little bit more about Alan Smyth, the man behind the music (that’s Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, Reverend and The Makers, Faerground Accidents – just to mention a handful!) and his influential recording studio that’s kept Sheffield toes tapping and hearts and drums beating since October 2001.

A man who’s captured, bottled and pushed forward some of the finest moments in Sheffield’s musical history; here’s what he had to say.

How did 2fly begin its journey? When did you start?

Well, 2fly began as a studio when I was in a band called Sea Fruit and we used it as our rehearsal space. Funnily enough, it was the drummer, Joe Newman, who came up with the name. He was just stood in the doorway and someone told him, “You’re just too fly, you are!” So he just scribbled it on the doorway – and I guess it stuck!

When did you first realise you wanted to work in music?

It was probably my dad who was the main instigator of my interest in music, because he was a trumpet player and his sister was in a band called ‘The Rhythm Sisters’. We always had these great musicians round our house and they would often throw me a container filled with rice so I could join in!

What would you say have been your most poignant moments when

recording? Y’know, when the magic has happened?

When I first met the Arctic Monkeys they were just young lads; they got so excited and always got too fast towards the end, but the atmosphere with them was amazing.

65daysofstatic are another one that hadn’t recorded before so they didn’t know how great their sound was. When they came in to listen to the tracks they were like, ‘Wow! Is that us?’

Pulp were an early one that I did, and I thought they were brilliant. I’d been a sound engineer with them, and when they asked me to produce I was thrilled – even though nobody had really heard of them at this point.

If you could work with any artist, dead or alive, who would it be?

Oh god. There’s loads of people – but I would love to work with Prince. I love Prince. I like everything that he’s messed about with, and strangely the fact he went doolally makes me like him even more!

Do you still play any instruments?

I started with a bass guitar, and then swapped it for a Scalextric track. I eventually ended up being a guitarist but I like playing keyboard and stuff like that too. I shouldn’t be seen on drums though.

I get the rhythm, that’s fine, but it’s just not aesthetically wonderful. There are some drummers who look cool but I’m just not made for arms and legs at the same time!

Who are your favourite folks that you’ve been working with recently?

I’m really enjoying working with Faerground Accidents. I want to spend a lot more time working with those lot, because their tracks deserve more time spent on them, and I really do love their lyrics.

I’ve noticed a lot of hand-drawn pictures from different bands around here.

Whose is the best then?

I started doing it because in the old studio it was really compact, so to keep bands occupied whilst I was mixing I would give them a pad and pen. My favourite is probably Screaming Mimi – she’s a brilliant singer and did some really great artwork.

The Long Blondes also created a nice pic, like something from Parallel Lines.

Finally, advice for aspiring musicians?

Just think about what you’re listening to, what it means to you, what you can do to it and how you can help it grow into what it is meant to be.

That’s the secret, really: just listen.

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LET BATTLE COMMENCE If watching boozed-up MCs rip each other to shreds with only sharp wit and a lack of shame in their arsenal sounds like your gig, Don’t Flop’s rap battle is for you. Made famous by the likes of Lunar C and Rizzle Kicks, they are bringing their comrades along to Plug for a night of raucous, beery battling. A step up from the standard ‘yer mum’ jokes, these acts have been honing their craft onstage for years and are known for going straight for the jugular. Sheffield’s own Psychosis Holochaust returns alongside Quill, My Verse, Jonny Storm, Bobby Rex and many more. Sticks and stones will never burn like this lot.

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HAPPY BEE-DAY! Now in its third year, the Honey Bee Blues Club has long been a cherished monthly event that hosts the best of traditional acoustic and nu-blues artists. It’s regularly held at the prestigious Yellow Arch Studios, but they also hold events scattered around South Yorkshire’s finest boozers such as The Porter Cottage and Tap and Tankard. In lieu of their upcoming Sheffield Live programme slots, Erin Doyle caught up with the mastermind behind it all, Martin Bedford.

First things first, where did the idea for a blues night come from?

Was there much of an appetite for it in Sheffield?

I go back ages in terms of local music. I was a founder member of The Leadmill and we put on various club nights there and at other venues. It got to the point where we had to turn down offers, so I set up Honey Bee. As for blues music, it’s burgeoning. It’s coming back with a vengeance.

Does Yellow Arch Studios fit in

with this? It probably gets some varied crowds in.

It’s a good venue – good space, real beer, great sound, helpful staff. It brings in about 100-200 people. We also do a lot of smaller pub gigs at places like the Porter Cottage, White Lion, places like that. The crowds are really mixed, all ages and gender, so it appeals right across the board.

That must make for a very interesting atmosphere.

Yeah, and a lot of people come irrespective of who’s playing, they just come ‘cos it’s a good do. The whole thing with the club is good vibes; we’re uniting people and there’s food and merch on offer.

What other events have you got coming up?

Launching at the end of February, we’re going to be starting up with Sheffield Live. We’ve got about 10 programmes planned so far. We’ve got nights on throughout March that’ll be great. Downtown Roots are launching their debut record too, which is gonna be massive.

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Singer-songwriter Billy Bibby cut his teeth as lead guitarist for one of the UK’s best indie rock exports, Catfish and the Bottlemen. After extensive gigging up and down the country, he’s assembled a backing band, the Wry Smiles, to accompany him on his first solo outing off the back of his new EP ‘Bide Your Time’. Erin Doyle caught up with him ahead of his show at The Cremorne on March 19th.

You hail from up north originally, don’t you? Is the reaction up here better? Be honest.

I’m honestly not just saying this but Sheffield has the best atmosphere. It’s the first place that really took to us when we were just starting with Catfish. We sold out Plug, which was one of our first big venues, so it’s always been one of the places that we loved going to. It’s the best in terms of fans.

I was worried we wouldn’t get any dates in Sheffield but fortunately we’ve got The Cremorne and it’s one of the last ones on the tour.

You’ve now been gigging for years around the country.

Doesn’t it knacker you out?

Yeah, about eight years. It’s tiring but it’s a job and it’s enjoyable. I’m glad I’m not stuck in an office job, no offence, but I really can’t complain.

None taken. Do you think Catfish fans will be into your solo work?

Well, I hope so. It is different but it definitely still has elements of Catfish’s stuff as well. But I do want to build up a separate fan base to them. There might be people who prefer Catfish to my stuff, but there might be people who weren’t keen on Catfish that are fans of mine.

How did you get The Wry Smiles together?

It was through a friend. I mentioned that I used to be in Catfish and had a chat with him about wanting to start up my own band. We had a chat and I said: ‘listen, do you know any musicians?’ He did and we got people together around Chester and held some auditions. It wasn’t X Factor or anything, not that serious, we just jammed out tracks. It wasn’t necessarily about getting the best talent, it was more about getting the right people who were willing to learn too.

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est Country legends Reef exploded onto the UK music scene during the ‘90s, releasing a collection of feel-good surf rock classics which still shake dancefloors today. With their fifth studio album and a Sheffield gig in the pipeline, Tom Green-Fuller caught up with bassist Jack Bessant.

So, with your last studio album Getaway, you seemed to be moving towards the heavier, grungier style that you had in your early recordings. Will we see this type of sound on the new album?

Yes, Jesse [Wood] really brought that sound along with his style, but I’d say some of the songs do have a bit of a gospel-like feel to them. Still, there’s a big rocky feel to the record too.

This’ll be your first official studio release since 2000. Surely it’s got to be tricky getting back into the swing of writing an album after so many years?

Well, we’d been writing for a while beforehand so we’ve had some songs in the burner for a while. The album’s done in about three EP releases. We’ve still got some songs that we’ve got to write, but it’s definitely been really easy with Jesse’s input.

You’ve been classed as a Britpop band

before. What do you think about this? Or do you avoid trying to place yourself in a genre?

If I’m honest, I always try and bypass that. I mean, around the time we were starting out everyone was flying the British band flag, but it’s not something I ever really think about.

Rather than worry about what category people are in, I just try and listen to who’s playing the good songs.

A lot of your fan base is made up of people who’ve been following you since the ‘90s.

Is 2016 about attracting a new generation of fans or are you pretty content right now?

I’d love to bring in fans from all generations, which is why we’ve been looking at releasing more radio-friendly stuff. But we’ve got a lovely fan base at the minute, and it always makes for a good atmosphere at gigs. I think that’s because we’ve never really strayed too far from our path, so really our fans are just similar to us: they’re like-minded people who like our music, lyrics, surfing, etc., so yeah it’s all good – I’m really lucky to be doing this, man.

What sort of bands do you listen to now?

There’s a band called Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats who I really like – proper stoner rock. Of course, I love all sorts of stoner rock:

Queens Of The Stone Age and all that. But I’ve always been a real digger of Neil Young; he’s been called the King of Grunge, proper fire in the belly stuff, and really good song-writing.

Personally, as a big Soundgarden fan, I was impressed to hear you toured with them before. Did that experience have an impact on you as a band?

I loved Soundgarden! I loved getting to watch them, and they really made you feel welcome – we’d go out and drink together all the time. I just loved that tour, man! I wouldn’t say I was really influenced by them – I mean, , we’d listen to them, but I wouldn’t say we were influenced by them. I think we may have sounded similar because we came from the same thing: loving Hendrix, AC/DC and all that. Plus, we’d come off the back of skate-metal, like Metallica and that, so we came from similar places.

So who would you say has been your biggest influence throughout your career?

I’d probably have to say Neil Young. I was at a party in London and this girl says to me ‘You’ve got to listen to this Neil Young guy!’ And from then on I was a fan. But before that, I just loved Steve Harris from Iron Maiden, loved the power he got out of his bass and I wanted to do the same.

Reef’s UK tour heads to Plug on March 19th.

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For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk #100Musicians saw TV presenter and photographer CK Goldiing leave his Sheffield home on July 7th 2015, heading to London armed only with his camera, a bag of clothes and £100 cash. His challenge was to shoot promo shots for 100 unsigned London musicians, and in return the musicians paid CK whatever they considered fair. Living off contributions from the artists alone, he was constantly an ungrateful client away from missing a meal or being unable to afford a hostel bed.

Over six months later, and after successfully completing his #100Musicians challenge, Callum Hay caught up for a chat with the man himself to reflect on his testing journey.

‘I get all my best ideas in the morning,’ CK declares, as we come to discuss how he came to embark on this journey. ‘I found something attractive about making myself so vulnerable, putting myself and the brand out there on this epic adventure.’ He does admit, however, that it was very difficult at the start to get the ball rolling. ‘People sort of had the attitude, “I don’t know what this guy’s on, but I’m not interested.”’ Yet the local music advocate used the frequent open mic nights in the city to spread the word and connect with the musicians that were so crucial in making the challenge work.

Money was tight, and hostel conditions were not always comfortable. ‘There was no sanitation in a couple of places,’ he recalls. ‘There was one place where the toilet was so bad it was as if it hadn’t been cleaned since it was installed.’ He initially vowed never to return to such a place, but admitted that when money was tight he had no other choice. The artists he shot would often give him a place to stay, with bands such as Redwire, and radio DJ Loretta Andrews providing him

with a bed for the night. ‘Without these people it simply would not have been possible.’ And he would often try and reciprocate the kindness received, offering free shoots when he had enough money to be comfortable – and comfortable on a challenge like this meant 40 or 50 quid to his name.

Throughout the journey CK admits that there were low points, and at times the prospect of getting through all 100 musicians seemed like an impossible task, but he says that giving up was not an option. It was the power of positivity that got him through the tough times. ‘There is

absolutely no doubt that positive thinking was the cornerstone of doing this.’

Over the course of the six months, highlights were many and hard to pick out; but his work being featured in the likes of Red Bull UK, and also on Creative Boom, an online artist’s platform which he admires, particularly made the challenge worthwhile and all the more rewarding. Yet most of all it is the personal relationships created throughout his journey that has stuck with him, ‘the genuine friendships’ which made him happiest.

Reflecting upon what he has gained from the experience, and where he will go next, CK tells me the challenge has taught him to not hesitate when putting his ideas into practice, ‘to go out there and just do it’, and that his focus now lies with developing ideas, and creating unique, engaging concepts that are primarily people-driven.

So watch this space for his next project.

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The life of a professional music maker is nothing if not varied.

In any given week, it’s possible for me to go from recording a well-known artist to fixing a guitar for a young band making their first record. I can just as likely be found with my head buried in a pile of broken cables as I can be found mixing someone’s album.

After all, I got into music precisely so I didn’t have to take a regular job, and this is nothing like a regular job. Another one of the hats I sometimes wear is that of TV/advert composer. Not crappy stuff like Toilet Duck style ads though – I do have some standards (which can be slightly raised or lowered depending on the fee). This month I was approached by a German advert agency to score music for the Jeep brand. A quick squint at the brief raised my spirits: a reasonable fee, the chance to make some artsy music and to work for a new client! Excellent. What could possibly go wrong, eh?

I was asked to make a track based on some musical research that both the agency and client loved. A kind of ambient, gentle electronica that perfectly matched the essence of the film, which for full disclosure, featured a famous German actor walking through woods, catching glimpses of an off-roading jeep. It concludes with the realisation that our hero has been daydreaming this muddy scene whilst in a pristine city garage. The concluding shot shows the hero driving off with gusto, presumably to find the nearest forest to flatten. So I spent one evening making a wonderfully ambient, reflective track. The agency loved it! They eagerly attached it to the film and sent it to the client, who hated it. “What’s with all this soft music? We are trying to sell cars here!”

Rethink time. A further round of research was undertaken and it was agreed that a heroic piano track, with a massive orchestral string climax should be enough to evoke ‘macho jeep magic’ and

shift some units; so off I go into the cave of dreams. I emerge with an evocative and panoramic chunk of music synchronised to every move our hero makes. Agency loved it. I even got told they loved me. I just started to relax into a warm and fuzzy ‘I’m going to get paid now’ daze. Then the client’s response came back – they hated it. Why are we still making arty, frou-frou stuff? The epic orchestral style they agreed to only days earlier was now deemed not noisy enough, not macho enough. Deep breaths.

A last ditch attempt then ensued to try to pin down, once and for all, exactly what they thought was macho enough whilst still befitting of a guy basking in forest sensations. More musical research by the patient but worried agency brought up a Jack White-ish, urgent blues style. I had massive reservations about what the connection was between a sensitive forest movie and a sexy, raunchy blues guitar track but by this point I was frankly incapable of any rational view whatsoever. So I got cracking. I set up a wall of my vintage amps, turned them up loud enough to strip paint, and got creative.

I had more fun than I’ve had with my clothes on in quite some time.

I sent the resulting track to my lovely German agency friends, who predictably but gratifyingly, loved it again. This time I was a hero and a saviour. I said let’s wait ‘til we hear what Jeep think.

Jeep were sent the track and within ten minutes declared it perfect.

Job done. I modestly brushed aside the adulation from the agency for saving the day, happy in the knowledge that I was now getting paid. My kids could have shoes, and I could have a haircut. Life was good, and most importantly I had the satisfaction of knowing that I did my absolute best and made something that sounded great.

I’ll be holding that thought in my mind as I spin the musical plates until the next studio diary.

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So, it’s March already and this month I’ll be digging out my Spice Girl shoes to zig-a-zigah my way to a variety of girl power events for this year’s International Women’s Day (and Sheffield proudly ignores the confines of the term ‘day’ with over a week’s worth of events).

For the warm up, we start with a triple bill concert hosted by the Friends of Edward Carpenter featuring performances from O’Hooley & Tidow, Lady Maisery and Grace Petrie at The Greystones. We then have a full week of events from 7th-13th March curated by SheFest. The main event takes place on Saturday at the Hubs and will be a day filled with various workshops, stalls, live music, performances and fashion shows.

There’s also a week of fringe events with everything from art shows, film screenings and clothes swaps hosted by various groups including Girl Gang, Together Women and Verse Matters. Check out their FB page for full listings.

Continuing the events campaigning for gender equality and challenging gender stereotypes in education, we will see Chilypep, One Billion Rising and Vida come together for the Gender Respect Youth Effect Conference on 4th March. That night will also see the return of Out of Office for their monthly(ish) get-together for the Rutland Arms quiz nights, so plenty of chance to exercise the old grey matter and meet some new people at the same time!

Back at the Moor Deli, Cabaret Re:Voltaire returns on 5th March. If you haven’t checked it out yet, then you need to give this one a try. Putting Sheffield firmly on the map of the alternative queer arts cabaret scene, it’s a full night of performances showcasing both home-grown Sheffield artists and the finest talent from around the country. This is currently my favourite night in the city; book advance VIP tickets to get reserved table seating with gifts and treats.

And don’t forget we have all of our regular nights from both universities, Dempseys and OMG. Climax, the biggest and longest running LGBT night in the city, returns to the students’ Union on March 25th.

Last but by no means least, Pride Sheffield are back with a new team this year, returning to a free to attend event at Endcliffe Park in July. If you want to be a part of this year’s festival, applications for performers are open until the end of March – so if you fancy performing for an anticipated 6,000+ crowd get your applications at the website: www. pridesheffield.org.

That’s all from me for now – looks like it’s going to be another busy month!

Until next time, love, life and laughter…

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Changing Channels With so many channels thesedaysmerelyfocusing on complete game walkthroughs and such (yawny yawn), I think it’s timetoswayawayfromthat andgiveyourtimetosome of the more unique and originalchannelsoutthere.

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DID YOU KNOW GAMING?

Did You Know Gaming is one of the most original channels out there, giving you fun facts and general trivia across a whole range of game franchises. You can tell each bit of information has been carefully researched and fact-checked beforehand, which when combined with entertaining, well-made features, will leave you addicted and wanting more. youtube.com/DYKGaming

HAPPY CONSOLE GAMER

Featuring the charismatic Johnny Millennium as the Happy Console Gamer, this channel provides a nostalgic look back at retro games whilst maintaining a keen interest in current-gen titles. Johnny is one of the more likable gamers on YouTube, bringing an overwhelming sense

of enthusiasm towards the thing he loves. If you grew up playing games throughout the 80s or 90s, there’s tons of content here you will be able to relate to. youtube.com/ HappyConsoleGamer

hilarious viewing experience. Jon will often focus on lesser-known titles such as Charlie’s Angels and “Food Games” (games based on food... duh) as he dissects them and gives you his thoughts. youtube.com/JonTronShow

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CINEMASSACRE

Jon is by far the funniest gamer on YouTube – not in a cringey, “trying too hard” kind of way, but genuine well thought-out jokes and delivery make for a

Cinemassacre is the home of the Angry Video Game Nerd; however, I recommend checking out the ‘James and Mike Mondays’ series as it’s simply

(you guessed it) James and his friend Mike playing video games as themselves. With such great chemistry between the two, each video is a pleasure to watch, whether it be the two trying to beat Mega Man Ultra or attempting to defuse bombs in Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes. Yeah, that’s a real game. youtube.com/ JamesNintendoNerd

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Games Done Quick dedicates itself to providing the best speedruns in the world, and will often leave you mesmerised as someone manages to complete what should be a lengthy game in under an hour. Definitely check out the speedruns of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Grand Theft Auto III – it’s pretty insane. youtube.com/gamesdonequick

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Adventure Time The world of travel and extreme sports film comes home this month, as Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF) returns to the Showroom cinema for its 11th year.

The festival, which takes place between the 11th and 13th of March, boasts sessions for fans of various sports; including everything from kayaking to biking to snowboarding.

Meanwhile, the Adrenaline sessions are tailored to those seeking a thrill, and the Spirit

of Adventure sessions are composed of films which explore the world, from the deepest caves to mountain peaks and everything in between.

As ever, SHAFF offers great value for money, with each session including several short films, as well as Adventure Bites, a 60-minute selection of extreme sport, travel and adventure short films screening on a 60-minute loop throughout the duration of the festival,

with tickets costing just ÂŁ3.

As it boasts such a broad spectrum of sport and adventure in film, Sheffield Adventure Film Festival is a great place for people to get a snapshot of a bunch of different sports, whether they are seasoned hands or complete novices. This year, SHAFF has expanded its sessions aimed towards younger audiences, by adding to the Young Adventurers with two new sessions: Teen Screen and Too Cool For School.

Tickets are available for sessions at www.showroomworkstation.org.uk and the full festival guide is online at www.shaff.co.uk

It’s Magic at the Picture House!

Picture House Social and Magic Lantern Film Club have been awarded the BFI Neighbourhood cinema fund. The old picture house on Abbeydale Road, disused for years, has been given a new lease of life in the past year, as the team at Picture House Social have turned part of the cinema into one of the best bars in the city, serving top notch pizza and cocktails to the people of Sheffield, alongside hosting gigs from up-and-coming bands and eclectic film screenings in partnership with Magic Lantern.

While Magic Lantern and Picture House Social have been collaborating for some time now, the fund will make the relationship more permanent. In tribute to the collaboration which has brought on the neighbourhood cinema fun, the new mini-cinema will be called the Magic

Lantern Cinema.

The fund provides for brand new equipment, allowing the old cinema to see a new lease of life as Magic Lantern and Picture House Social continue to develop a fine neighbourhood cinema. A new cinema program is yet to be announced, but expect an eclectic mix of intriguing classics coming to the Magic Lantern Cinema soon.

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Deadpool (15) At the time of writing, Deadpool is making a lot of money. So much so, that it seems studios are now scrambling to slap a 15-rating on any comic book film they can. Deadpool is less of a sly wink, and more a full frontal assault on comic book films. Wade Wilson is an ex-marine who, in order to stop the spread of cancer in his body, undergoes major treatment which ends up giving him super powers – powers he uses, kind of, for good. Essentially a foul-mouthed Wolverine, he doesn’t give a damn about being the hero, he follows his own rules, and his inability to be killed means that dramatic tension is scarce in the fight scenes and the film isn’t quite as subversive as it would like to think. Yes, it’s far more bloody than your average Marvel affair, and the language is fruity enough to make Captain America cut off his ears, but it lacks the courage to really take it off the rails.

It’s a shame because in other ways, it’s full of imagination.

The opening car crash scene is gleefully and hilariously violent, the fourth-wall breaking and snide remarks are often very funny (albeit benefiting from the old “throw everything and something will stick” strategy), and the relationship between Wade and his girlfriend Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) is nicely played. It certainly redeems Ryan Reynolds’ superhero credentials, but as far as being a deconstruction of the superhero genre, it’s half-baked and, as such, half the fun it could have been.

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Oscar’s 2016: 3 Films You Need To See As the crescendo of the film awards season approaches, all eyes are now on what Hollywood will decide in terms of this year’s big winners. It’s a strong year – issues of ‘white Oscars’ notwithstanding – with a trio of films in particular standing out as the year’s mustsee. As the awards ceremony took place after we went to print we’ve picked these three as our hot tips. You can still catch them all at Cineworld now.

THE REVENANT

Reviewed in full in our last issue, The Revenant is surely set to become the big winner this year. Already boasting a slew of awards at various ceremonies for Director, Actor and Best Picture, it does seem like this could be Leo’s year to finally take home the little golden man.

Let’s be honest, if spending the night sleeping inside a horse carcass won’t do it, what will?!

It is DiCaprio’s performance that shines in this gruesome tale of survival against all the odds – a man driven by revenge and sheer willpower

to stumble his way through the most bleak of environments to seek the murderers of his only son. It’s hard going, with the horrific bear attack scene being a standout in a series of unfortunate events, but there is also great beauty in the snow-drenched landscapes. It’s a grand piece of work, worthy of the plaudits it has received.

SPOTLIGHT

Micheal Keaton continues his formidable return to form, playing the head of a team of special reporters of The Boston Globe, as they uncover a massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Church. Based on true events, the implications of the truths they uncover are terrifying, unfurling with the pace and inevitability of

the best of thrillers. Standing comfortably alongside All the President’s Men as one of the great journalistic procedurals, Spotlight is timeless in its form and the issues it tackles. Expect this to be talked about for years to come.

THE BIG SHORT

Continuing the trend of films based on true-life events, The Big Short is arguably the cleverest film of the year, as well as assembling the greatest cast of the year. It is mind-boggling in its portrayal of the financial crisis of 2008, and the arrogance of the bankers/criminals that made it happen. It is infuriating to watch, being so mired in the technical jargon of the banking world, but its fourth-wall breaking, surreal educational interludes, and its documentary

style serve to highlight the fact that the director and cast understand and empathise with you completely. Confused and bored by endless banking babble? – that is EXACTLY what Wall Street wanted you to think!

Outrage permeates every scene, the dark humour being offset by the magnitude of what is actually unfolding here. Carell, Bale and Gosling are our quirky guides through the quagmire of stock options, mortgage offers and liquidation of assets, trying their hardest to enlighten us to the gravity of what is going on, terrified we may not actually heed their advice. This is very personal film-making, but with a clarity and wit that also make it highly entertaining.

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Since playing a leading part as Dave Horsefall in The Full Monty back in 1992, Mark Addy has felt like something of an adopted son for us Sheffielders. Now returning to the Steel City with his role in The Nap, a new play from Richard Bean about a young snooker prodigy played by Jack O’Connell, Tom Green-Fuller caught up with Mark and director Richard Wilson OBE to see how preparations were going.

Obviously Sheffield and The Crucible have big ties to the snooker world. Do you think this will help bring a different crowd to the theatre?

Yes, I think it will. Obviously the play is about snooker, and there’s no better place to perform it than The Crucible. We’ve got the difficult task of having to represent fact through fiction, if you know what I mean. And snooker is actually played in the show – we’ve got a full-sized table and everything!

You’ve got some big ties to Sheffield yourself. Have you popped back to visit Shiregreen WMC since filming The Full Monty?

You know what, this is actually the first time I’ve come to Sheffield since The Full Monty – and that’s almost twenty years ago! But it is a great city and I’m definitely looking forward to popping back to Shiregreen.

Are you a fan of snooker yourself? Do you play at all?

I’ve tried playing snooker, but it’s just so difficult. I’m quite good at pool; however, I just don’t have the accuracy to be good at snooker, especially with the size of the table! I have a huge amount of respect for anyone who can break

a 147 (or even a 146 if they don’t feel up to it).

Co-star Jack O’Connell has said he thinks the world of snooker can be quite dark and foreboding, and the play is billed as a comedy-thriller. Does The Nap balance comedy and drama well?

I think there’s always room for comedy in drama, and there’s always room for drama in comedy; it gives it more depth.

I think The Nap does well to explore family life, as it’s very wellwritten, and I think it does a great job of balancing the comedy and drama. It’s also really interesting to explore the mind-set of the players because it’s such a strange profession. But I can see why Jack would think that: if you’re a snooker player, you spend all of your time in a dark room, with nothing but the thoughts inside your own head. You have to be used to your own company, so it’s a very strange profession to be in.

How have you found the early stages of working on the play?

Yeah, so we’ve only been working on the play for a week and a half, and that’s just been about getting a fuller understanding of the snooker and the betting worlds, so we’ve not really had the chance to get on our feet. It’s still early days.

I’m really looking forward to using the rehearsal space in Sheffield, especially as we’re presenting something brand new. We’ve got Richard Bean here to help and change parts if we think it’ll suit better. It’s a real privilege getting to work closely with the writer as we get to hone our parts so we can make it the way he wants.

I’m sure you won’t mind me saying that you’re one of the

more veteran, experienced actors in the cast. Do you find yourself offering advice actorto-actor?

Oh God, don’t say that! *laughs* I don’t think the cast really need it – they’re just too good! I’ll be honest, I’d feel too embarrassed to offer my advice, but if they ask I’ll gladly give it. I think most of the time I’m keeping up with them, rather than the other way around!

Tell us a bit about your character, Bobby Spokes?

Well he’s the father of Dylan, the snooker-whizz main character. He built a snooker table in the shed for Dylan to practice on growing up. He was a decent amateur back in his day, but never really made it. Bobby comes from a rough, council estate area of Sheffield and has been involved with drugs and went to prison, but he’s reformed now. He’s obviously not a squeaky-clean dad, but he’s loveable.

What’s it like being directed by Richard Wilson?

Terrifying! He’s sat here right now and he’s glowering at me – he rules with an iron fist. *Laughs* Only joking! It’s been a fantastic experience, and he really encourages input from everyone involved. He likes it to be a very collaborative process.

Have you got any projects planned for the future?

No, not at the minute. It’s still early days with The Nap, so I’m focusing on that before I start with anything. It’s an unpredictable profession, acting. It’s really just as-and-when you can get something, and hoping it’ll be as good as the last thing. But I’ll be honest, so far The Nap is going to be a tough act to follow.

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I DON’T BELIEVE IT!

At this point, the director – none other than Richard Wilson OBE – jumps on the blower for a chat.

So, Richard, you’ve got some fairly big names in the play – do you get a sense of competitiveness when working with such a cast?

Yes, we have a grade-A cast here, which is what you want as director because it makes the job so much easier.

There isn’t really a competitive element, as everyone seems to have bonded quite well. It’s a very good cast to work with, but I might change my mind after a while!

(Laughs) Snooker professional John Astley is also involved in the play. Has his real-world subject knowledge been beneficial?

John has been very helpful, yes. He’s coming up from Gateshead tonight to play snooker with Jack [O’Connell] at the R.A.C. Club. John plays the part of two different players, as snooker is actually played live in the show.

That has been one of the problems with putting the play in Sheffield, as you need to find people who can both act and play snooker. I think we’ve found that with John.

You’ve worked closely with Sheffield Theatres in the past, but what was it that drew you to this play?

Yes, I’ve worked with Sheffield Theatres for the past five years and in my time as associate director I’ve been trying to get a production about snooker to take place at The Crucible, as it’s obviously the best place to do it. I asked Richard Bean to write the show and he came back with a very thoroughly-researched and well-written script, and I loved it.

Do you think The Nap will tour, or do you think it’s the perfect city to showcase the subject matter?

I’d like it to be bigger, of course, but it will be difficult performing outside Sheffield. It was a play that has been designed for the stage at The Crucible, so if we were to tour with it then we would need a fairly adaptable theatre space. But, if people come and enjoy it, then we might consider showing it at other places, but we’ll have to see.

What do you think of the one week extension to the show?

I’m very happy, especially as this is the first time the production has even come to the stage. We have a good cast and crew, which definitely helps. And I think the subject really helps boost the appeal. I think a lot of people who wouldn’t normally watch a play will come and see it. I’d really like to marry the two audiences of snooker fans and theatregoers, and this play is almost ready-made to do this.

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Studio Theatre // March 8 and 9 // from £11 Inspired by the Greek myth of the same name, Gary Owen’s powerful drama drives home the high price people pay for society’s shortcomings.

The play revolves around Effie whose life spirals through a mess of drink, drugs and drama every night, and a hangover worse than death the next day – until one night gives her the chance to change it all. www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

The Nap

Crucible Theatre // March 11– 26 // £18 From writer Richard Bean comes a new comedy thriller – with balls! The play follows Dylan Spokes, a Sheffield born snooker player who has defied the odds and made it through to the final rounds of the world championships – but not everything is going smoothly. Away from the table he’s wanted by his ex-con Dad, local gangster Waxy Chuff and the snooker corruption squad. www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Grease

Montgomery Theatre // March 9 – 10 // £6 This classic sing-along tale of high school romance and hijinks is coming to the Montgomery Theatre. Featuring popular hits such as ‘Grease is the Word’, ‘Summer Nights’, ‘Greased Lightning’ and ‘You’re The One That I Want’, head down to enjoy the stage version of the most successful movie musical of all time. www.themontgomery.org.uk

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The larger-than-life production of Hairspray hit Sheffield with all the glitz, glamour and crazy wigs you could ever dream of. Foot-stomping tunes and wild ‘60s fashion combine to create a hugely entertaining production that is high on energy and low on subtlety – although this is no bad thing. This current run stars Claire Sweeney as Velma Von Tussle and Peter Duncan (yes, the Blue Peter guy) as Wilbur Turnblad, each of them throwing themselves wholeheartedly into their sweetly ridiculous caricatures.

Try as they may, however, they cannot help being upstaged by an outlandishly camp turn from Tony Mudsley as Edna Turnblad, eliciting at least 80% of the total laugh count from the Sheffield audience.

Easily missed amongst the bubbly performances, cheeky humour and broad satirical brush strokes of ‘60s media culture, there is a serious message to be found of breaking down prejudice in all areas of life – whether race, age or status. It is this core that allows Hairspray to be playful without becoming pantomime.

Hurtling from one show-stopping tune to another, with minimal pause for breath in-between, the cast do not rest until they have you up on your feet, clapping like a maniac, and attempting to keep up with the lyrics to ‘You Can’t Stop the Beat.’ It’s a cathartic experience, one that lingers long after the final curtain call. Ali Bianchi

Bizet Carmen

Sheffield City Hall // March 5 // from £12 Georges Bizet’s Carmen has been described as one of the most seductive operas of all time, shocking audiences when it was first shown in 1875. This Ellen Kent production will see international soloists, a highly-praised chorus and full orchestra join the City Hall stage for this operatic performance of romance and jealousy.

Crime

Showroom Cinema // March 7 – 30 // Varied CRIME: Hong Kong Style is an explosive new season of crime films from Hong Kong presented

by HOME, Manchester and screening at the Showroom in March.

From noir-tinged thrillers, to tales of hardnosed gangsters, to entertainingly comic capers, this season will show that there is much more to Hong Kong’s take on the crime film than stereotypical images of triad gang members wielding machetes on the neon-lit streets of Kowloon – though there will be some machete wielding going on if you’re getting worried. www.showroomworkstation.org.uk

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Since a pesky thing called democracy got in the way, the constitutional powers of the British monarchy have been curtailed somewhat, rendering most roles performed by the Queen of England – the passing of legislation, for example – as merely symbolic acts executed at the wish of an elected government.

But say the ever-apolitical Queen Elizabeth II (who is no spring chicken) was to depart these mortal realms tomorrow, and the crown consequently passed down to Prince Charles, a figure historically much more outspoken in views on state matters than his dear mum. How would an elected government deal with a monarch who decided to exercise royal prerogative powers to pursue a personal agenda? This is the question posed by Mike Bartlett in his multi awardwinning future history play.

The answer, as you may imagine, is not well at all; and Charles’ refusal to sign a bill limiting the freedom of the press plunges the country into constitutional crisis and onto the brink of civil war. The Prince of Wales, yet to be officially crowned, becomes embroiled in political games and his overstepping of the line brings protestors to the gates of Buckingham Palace as the army and police desperately attempt to keep peace.

Entertaining, witty and genuinely disturbing at times, King Charles III throws up all manners of themes for audiences to ponder on long after the curtain has closed – most pressingly our relationship with the monarchy, its place in modern Britain and what we risk in the name of tradition.

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Record-Ridgway Tools A lot of Urbex spots are meant to be hidden gems, but the locations themselves are usually hidden in plain sight. Due to Sheffield’s industrial past, there’s a myriad of large, derelict factories dotted all over, and plenty of people will walk past a spot every day with no clue of what lies within.

The Shalesmoor/Kelham Island area is a hotbed for abandoned factories. Student accommodation and young professionals apartments are slowly taking over, but there are still forgotten buildings yet to be renovated.

This factory was as long as a few double decker buses, with two main rooms completely empty except for rubbish, puddles and a ton of graffiti.

The far room didn’t have anything too special except for a huge mural by Phlegm; a piece I’d

wanted to see for a long time, completely worth it when viewed up close.

Due to the wet weather, the rest of the rooms were overrun with puddles, mould and the like. Most of the walls were littered with pieces from the usual suspects like Colorarti, Nymph, Sill and Mila K. Due to the vast size of the main rooms the artists have been able to produce big pieces with lots of detail.

In the top rooms little was left uncovered by the grime and mould creeping in from the corrugated roofing, but there were all sorts of pieces from the past like daily newspapers from 1999, discarded health and safety forms and other signs of a working day taking place sometime 17 years ago.

New art pieces appear all the time so another visit is definitely due soon. Tom Plant

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FLOWER POWER

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BOXING CLEVER

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KEEPING UP WITH THE KHANS

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SWEET TALK

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