Exposed Magazine October 2021

OCT 2021

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MANCHESTER’S NEO-SOUL PIONEERS BRING THE VIBES

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FEATURES 37: CHILDREN OF ZEUS

For this month’s cover feature Exposed spoke to Konny Kon, one half of Manchester neo-soul project Children of Zeus, ahead of the band’s upcoming tour date at Peddler Warehouse this month.

23: SHEFF BUCKET LIST

We went the full monty, dear readers. Here’s a big ol’ guide to some of the best experiences that the Steel City has to offer – everything from banging food and drink to- a spot of urban caving. Go and get involved!

50: ESTATE LIFE

Our ed spoke to Sheffield photographer Laura Merrill and musician Jim Ghedi about their upcoming Sensoria exhibition ‘From the Estate’ – an investigation into the use of green space on four council estates and how that links into the ‘Outdoor City’ brand.

48: SENSES WORKING OVERTIME

Rounding up all the best bits of this year’s Sensoria Festival – the city’s annual celebration of music, film and digital.

90: HIGH SOCIETY

Our music blogger Mark Perkins sank a few pints with reggae/ dub/funk last month and ended up with a monumental hangover and the scoop on their new record, Now is the Time.

REGULARS 59: FOOD & DRINK 86: NIGHTLIFE 89: MUSIC 89: COMEDY 98: FILM 106: CULTURE

Welcome to the October issue of Exposed Magazine, a student special designed to help ease in any newcomers to the Steel City – and welcome back some old faces, of course!

Going back a good ten years (yikes), I made the decision to stick around in Sheffield for uni. Yes, self-confessed homebird over here. I still did the whole moving out of the rents’ house thing, as I grew up about as north of the city as you can get and wanted the full experience (anyone who’s attempted the arduous bus journey from High Green to town will know exactly what I mean).

Even as a lifelong ‘local’, I started to see the city through a different pair of eyes by being a student. Living in the centre of it all allowed me to explore and discover my hometown to my heart’s content, no longer shackled by the 88 timetable and having to make it home for tea. Three fantastic years – and the occasional bit of graft – saw me getting familiar with the many incredible museums, galleries, music venues, restaurants, cafes, clubs, pubs, events, outdoor spaces, and everything else that makes up the city’s rich cultural tapestry. It was all good practice for my post-grad job at Exposed Mag, where each month we basically biggup all the wonderful people and places that make Sheffield an incredible place to live.

An incredible place because it’s the world’s biggest village (very friendly for a city, basically) with unbelievable access to stunning green spaces. Incredible because of its thriving independent businesses and creative arts scene.

Incredible because of its ability to pay homage to a proud history while also innovating for the future. Incredible because as the UK’s first City of Sanctuary, we take pride in providing a welcoming place for others to come and make their mark, to join this vibrant, diverse citywide community and get stuck in.

We’ll try to help with all that, and hopefully this mag can give you a small taste of what you’ve got to look forward to here. Enjoy exploring and we’ll catch you next month!

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THE NEO-SOUL PIONEERS BRING THE VIBES

INSIDE: STUDENT SPECIAL // SHEFFIELD BUCKET LIST // SENSORIA OFF THE SHELF // SOLAR LOVE SOCIETY // TYPICAL GIRLS

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BACK IN THE DANCE After delivering a hybrid event in 2020 under strict social distancing measures, Sheffield’s premium electronic music and visual arts festival No Bounds is returning to full capacity venues and body shaking sound systems cranked to trance inducing peak rave perfection for 2021.

Taking place 15-17 October, the festival will begin with an opening concert at Kelham Island Museum and then over to Hope Works for the opening rave until 6am. Saturday will see Kelham Island open up for the full day and Hope Works hosts the second all-nighter until 7am. Sunday will be the usual combination of winddowns and chillout sessions with immersive sound and visual experiences. There’s plenty more to discover, so head to noboundsfestival.co.uk for the full lineup.

Huddersfield Immersive Sound System (HISS)

No Bounds have partnered with Huddersfield University to create multichannel performances on a stunning 16:8 multichannel sound system.

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96 Back x Human Studio VR & Live in 3D

A collab between Hope Works, Human Studio, CPU Records and 96 Back will produce a performance where the lines between live and VR are blurred.

Expect visual art, poetry, film, talks, workshops and technology strands alongside a lineup containing sets from the likes of Helena Hauff, Joy Orbison and Midland.

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SHEFFIELD SHOWS IT’S COLOURS Harvey Morton reflects on last month’s dazzling homecoming premiere of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and the importance behind its message.

I love living in Sheffield. It was written off a few years ago when the steel industry collapsed, but it has emerged with a flourish.

Sheffield is a place of culture and diversity, and nothing better reflects this than the release of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.

The film release on Amazon is another step in the success of this true story.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie was only meant to get a two-week run in a theatre in Sheffield, but it has since been a successful musical in the West End and be celebrated by reviewers for its authentic and heartfelt representation of one boy’s struggle to be himself. The pinnacle of the story is Jamie’s attendance at the school prom in drag – and it is an emotional, lifeaffirming moment that he could live his truth.

The people of Sheffield have received the success of this homegrown story with love and honour. The city is proud that such a story could emerge from within its borders. And it is yet more evidence that the Government should do more to encourage the performing arts outside of London.

In the Q&A with the cast, the songwriter Dan Gillespie Sells explained the importance of the story of Jamie to a community, especially a

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working-class community. For the people of Sheffield, the story of Jamie offers a role model of a person who lives authentically, which means they feel less alone. By decentralising performance arts and shooting films such as this in cities like Sheffield, it helps to break down preconceptions and awaken people to a wider community.

And there is an obvious need for widespread cultural and creative learning in the UK. Look at the response to Everybody’s Talking About Jamie in the Amazon reviews and across social media. One reviewer believed the film challenged the very moral fibre of society, and another labelled it as degeneracy and full of sin.

As the Independent reported, the film was released “amid rising instances of anti-queer violence in the UK, and a tidal wave of transphobia in the British press.”

But such attitudes flourish in silence, and as Max Harwood, the star of the film, suggests, people

need to show courage, and he needs to use his voice to help those still living with the shame imposed by others. He noted that “it’s important as a community that we step up and forward for other people in our community, even if we feel like things have become easier for ourselves.”

And it is this positive, affirming message that we need to take away from the success of the stage musical and now the film. While the hate shouts loudest from social media, the strength of optimism is louder still. Jamie’s wonderful story and courage to be himself at his school prom, fabulously dressed as a Drag Queen, proudly queer, is also celebrated and by many more people. The narrow-mindedness that emerges on the internet should never stop someone from expressing their individuality and following their dreams.

And, I have to say, it all started in a small Sheffield theatre, and that is what makes my home city so brilliant.

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WHAT A SITE

A new solo exhibition from Rafaël Rozendaal is now open at Site Gallery Last month Sheffield’s Site Gallery opened Permanent Distraction to the public – the first solo exhibition of Rafaël Rozendaal’s work in the UK and his most expansive installation to date.

The exhibition, which runs until 23rd December, will display the artist’s websites series in a new immersive environment. Existing and newly produced websites will come together in a commissioned, immersive installation, forcing us to confront the slippage between our physical and digital realities.

The artist pushes viewers to think about physical interaction with the internet, confronting what we think of as real, and what IRL (in real life) means when we now spend so much of our lives online.

The exhibition will also feature everything I eat I tweet, a Twitter stream that Rozendaal has been running since 2008, where he

tweets everything he eats. The work plays on the growing invasion of social media with the banality of most interactions. It is a live diary process, played out in public.

“We are thrilled to finally be able to bring Rafaël’s incredible work to Sheffield and a new audience in the UK. It holds a particular resonance in this moment of constant shifting, opening up dialogue into a newly reinvigorated digital space,” says Angelica Sule, Site Gallery Programme Director.

Permanent Distraction will be supported by an expansive public programme, including skills-based workshops, tutorials with Rafaël Rozendaal, a music collaboration with artists Mark Fell and Rian Treanor and a collaboration with music, film and digital media festival Sensoria.

Entry is free, but the venue asks that you book at sitegallery.org

RETURN OF THE KID Sheffield street art royalty and MC extraordinaire Kid Acne is back in the game with a fresh hip-hop banger, NULL AND VOID, recently launching two singles to promote the album’s release on Lewis Recordings 12th November.

First up was ‘TRANSISTORS’, a psychedelic throwdown featuring East London’s Jaz Kahina and Nottingham’s Vandal Savage. The second single ‘FLAME WARS’ sees Acne linking up with upcoming MC Taja while Chicago producer Spectacular Diagnostics provides the beat. Keep an eye on the socials for more info: @kidacne // kidacne. bandcamp.com

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UPFRONT

RIPE PICKINGS

Welcome to Orchard Square… a place where people can eat, drink, shop, work and live in the heart of Sheffield City Centre.

Today the development offers a line-up of retail brands, independent and craft shops where visitors can shop for clothes and books, have a haircut or a beauty treatment, find out more about the range of creative skills the talented artists of Sheffield can offer, see an exhibition, sort out their finances or choose from a range of places to relax over a coffee or cocktail, food and coffee on the terrace or benches within in the square.

Sheffield Plate, the city’s latest food destination, opened in the square last month bringing together local, independent street food vendors, bars and live entertainment.

There’s a tasty se;ection of traders bringing authentic, fresh food to the Plate in the Square, alongside Sri Lankan, Peruvian, Romanian, Portuguese and Thai cuisine.

The two-floored venue, which is already proving incredibly popular among visitors, complements the existing food traders already there, including Terrace Goods and Macpot who offer customers delicious food and drink across an outdoor terrace overlooking proceedings.

Orchard Square opened in 1987 on the former site of John Brown and Co. steelworks. Since purchasing the square in 1999 LAP, (London and Associated Properties) have redeveloped the site to include retail, food and beverage and office space. Tenants include TK Maxx, Fat Face, The Body Shop, Waterstones, Costa, Subway, Blue Banana, Clarks, Scrivens, The Perfume Shop, Virgin Money, Metro Bank and a range of Sheffield independents: La Coupe Salon, Leo’s 12 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK

Barbers, Michael Spencer Jewellers, Beauty Jewels, War Games Emporium, Northern Menswear, Mirage, Q Tattoo, Mancave, with food from Terrace Goods, Macpot, Humpit, Cuppa Cha, Burritos Y Mas – and now Sheffield Plate.

Orchard Square is also home to the Sheffield Creative Guild, a not-for-profit membership collective for any individual, business or organisation working in the creative sector offering visitors various exhibitions, screenings and socials throughout the year.

In 2019, LAP commissioned a largescale piece

of public art for the external wall overlooking the courtyard of the shopping centre, asking local artists to create submissions to the brief of ‘what Sheffield means to them’. There was a huge response with Will Rea eventually chosen for his piece ‘Workings of Sheffield’. The project was completed shortly before Lockdown 1 and fully revealed to the Sheffield community in the summer of 2020, providing the site with a 50-foot wall of colour and design.

Earlier this year Will was shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards (WIA) within the ‘Site-Specific’ category for his large-scale mural.

Make sure you pop along and see it for yourself this month!

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A welcome addition to Ecclesall Road’s thriving café/restaurant scene, sustainable coffee shop and kitchen Dysh has been a huge success since opening its doors earlier this year.

After making its name with a popular daytime menu of fresh, locally sourced produce and barista coffee from Sheffield roasters Cafeology, this month the independent venue has launched a host of new foodie offerings – including an evening restaurant menu alongside indulgent afternoon teas and Sunday lunches.

Dysh is fully licensed, serving an array of local beers, quality wines and cocktails – perfect for sipping al fresco in their stylish garden terrace space. It can also cater to private functions (25 capacity for sit-down meals, 50 buffet-style) and has plenty of gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian dishes across its menus.

Pop in for a brew or book a table at dyshcoffeeandkitchen.com. PS: a 10% discount is available for students, teachers, armed forces, NHS and Blue Light Card holders.

Opens Tuesday to Sunday. For full opening hours head over to @dyshsheffield // dyshcoffeeandkitchen.com DYSH 778-780 ECCLESALL ROAD SHEFFIELD, S11 8TB 0114 266 8907

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“I can now say, without a doubt, moving back was the best thing I could have done.”

I returned to Sheffield in 2019 after a fourthe roots of my formative years when the city, year TransPennine sabbatical as a student in along with the rest of the world, was thrown Salford. Originally, moving back didn’t feel like into disarray and heartbreak by the pandemic. a choice. More of a necessity. My impromptu No one can pretend that any city or commuhomecoming was a result of leaving my job, flat, nity is perfect. But the spirit of the people of boyfriend and ovary behind (thanks for that Sheffield comes very close for me.

“NO ONE CAN one, PCOS).

Walking became one of the only permitted I can now say, without a doubt, moving back PRETEND THAT ANY activities. And in it, I found magic in what I was the best thing I could have done. I’m sure CITY OR COMMUNITY had previously deemed mundane. It was to my many others who moved back to their homeown detriment that I’d taken our luscious green IS PERFECT. BUT town during the breaking of the pandemic in spaces for granted. Sleepy summer evenings THE SPIRIT OF 2020 will echo my sentiments about calling this followed by the dreaded long winter nights gave THE PEOPLE OF city home. me the much-needed time to fall in love with As a Sheffield native, I tick many boxes in my hometown again – and rebuild some seven SHEFFIELD COMES the proverbial Steel City passport. From being hills stamina in my calves.

VERY CLOSE FOR born in Jessops hospital to dancing in and out With time on my hands and a reignited flame ME.” of every bar down Division Street and beyond, of community spirit in my heart, I reunited I cut my teeth living my best life as another with old friends and was fortunate enough to dancing queen. At the age of 17, I was pulling make some new ones. We walked for hours pints and starring in my own budget version of a Yorkshire flash through Meersbrook, Graves and Endcliffe Park. We shared dance montage every weekend. It was a role that I took very seri- stories and sandwiches in the Whinfell Quarry and Botanical ously. One that was further solidified by being known as the “little- Gardens. Soothing each other’s minds, we inhaled the beauty of un” amongst a family of steelworkers. our surroundings that any Sheffield guide worth its salt would By the time I moved home, a lot of the faces and places had boast “are only a stone’s throw away from the city centre”. changed, as can be expected in a big city. I found myself lost As tiers and restrictions have lifted, I am cautiously beginning between hangovers that were fuelled by my determination to chase to venture back into the city centre. I vow to never take a cup of nostalgia and attempts to build my new, shiny yet familiar life from coffee and slice of cake from the Copper Pot, a bowl of chips from scratch. And I was just getting to grips with growing up parallel to the Rutland or a full English from Bar Kelham for granted again.

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OFF THE SHELF

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Off the Shelf, one of the most well-known and loved literary festivals in the UK, celebrates its 30th edition this year. Once again, the curatorial team have managed to bring together an amazing lineup of 80+ live and online events, reflecting local, regional and international literary talent. The festival is also extending its reach this year with events taking place throughout South Yorkshire.

This year, Booker Prize winner Bernardine Evaristo will arrive to talk about her new book Manifesto, BAFTA-winning veteran of stage and screen Miriam Margolyes with her much anticipated life story This Much is True, and national Poet Laureate Simon Armitage who will perform a newly commissioned piece celebrating 70 years of the Peak District National Park. The festival has also brought back the successful Black Women Write Now strand introduced last year and curated again by writer and broadcaster Désirée Reynolds. Other authors include comedy legend Andy Hamilton talking about his new novel Longhand, Sheffield’s first Poet Laureate Otis Mensah taking part in Poetry Live! and former Home Secretary, Lord David Blunkett, exploring his fascinating archive.

Over in the online world, we can look forward to actor Samuel West interviewing Hermione Lee about her biography of Tom Stoppard, a double bill of talented New York writers Mateo Askaripour and Jason Mott, and a podcast by award-winning local playwright Chris Bush.

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sources and showcases writers from our region who are making their mark. The programme this year is no different – it is a glorious tribute to literature today and a fitting lineup for our 30th year.”

Off the Shelf also celebrates its unique Text in the City initiative this year, which places poems in public places, with a series of videos and audio recordings launched via the website. A mix of well-known actors and writers and Sheffielders perform and recite nine of these poems that can be seen in the city today. Orchard Square (retail and leisure area in Sheffield city centre) is supporting the 30th anniversary by commissioning current Sheffield Poet Laureate Warda Yassin to write a new poem. The installation of the poem will be unveiled during the festival.

The full programme can be viewed on the website from Monday 6th September and tickets can be booked online from 12 noon.

Printed programmes will be available at venues throughout South Yorkshire.

Tickets can also be obtained in person or by telephone from Sheffield Theatres Box Office (open Mon – Sat, 12- 6.00pm) on 0114 249 6000 from 6 September at 12 noon.

A Home away from Home...

Sheffield’s Poet Laureate Warda Yassin welcomes you to the Steel City, a place of sanctuary and warmth.

My family migrated to Sheffield in the early 1990s after the outbreak of Civil War in Somalia, and Sheffield has always been a place of sanctuary and safety to us. I find a sense of peace and familiarity within the city. It was where we buried our loved ones in Janazahs for the first time. I love the lush greenery of our city. The pandemic meant I began immersing myself in more walks and discovered a host of beautiful green spaces in Sheffield I had previously enjoyed only fleeting time in. I spent weeks after my recovery from Covid in Sheffield’s beautiful parks like Endcliffe and Weston, sitting healing by their streams.

I love the eclectic, electric art scene and the way it carries and lights up this city in our moments of solitude or loneliness. I love our café culture and warm honeyed accents that greet us there. I love the giant poems plastered all over town this summer (Text in the City, Jack Arts billboards). I love the inviting nature of our poetry scene and the way it welcomes and holds anyone that is interested in its embraces (check out Hive Young Writers’). There are times when I’ve grappled with feeling anchored to a country or a place, but Sheffield has always been a home away from home.

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by Warda Yassin My city is a dark murmur outside the window tonight, but I see everything – how we came, where we settled, where we belong. I see the fresh stamp on my mother’s passport, how she lit the Broomspring Centre crowned in flowers, held the hand of a village boy in Weston Park.

I see the arrival of us Jessops babies, that first icing sugar snow at Edward Street Flats, the moon, a halo over Tinsley Cemetery.

I see the mothers flocking the gates of Springfield Primary waving attendance certificates like flags.

Mr Cole’s cloud-soft hair, as we curve around him like riverbeds.

I see the landmark places we came of age – London Road, Spital Hill, Broomhall where we grew tall like tower blocks.

I see Ponderosa’s Eid in the Park, the rows of patterned prayer mats, boys in fresh new trainers, grandmothers offering duas like sweets, and fathers carrying their daughters high, high above our city’s streets. I see it all tonight – how we came, where we settled, why I belong.

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TRY HENDERSON’S RELISH During your time here you might hear it referred to as “Hendo’s” or simply “Relish”. But this famous sauce had been made in Sheff since the 1880s and is a very important part of local culinary culture; it’s even inspired poems, artwork, songs, and more than a few questionable tattoos. Gluten-free, vegetarian/vegan-friendly and rated so much by Sean Bean that he’d get it delivered around the world when filming for long periods abroad. Your Sheffield experience isn’t complete until you’ve given it a go. hendersonsrelish.com

VISIT THE THEATRE

Sheffield is a proud home to the largest theatre complex outside of London, comprising three superb venues beneath the Sheffield Theatres umbrella: the Crucible, Lyceum and Studio. From starstudded Shakespearean epics to modern musicals, and comedies to hard-hitting social realism – all is very much catered for here.

Elsewhere in the city you’ll find Theatre Deli, the city’s favourite fringe theatre and hub for artistic performance. Have a browse of what’s on and see what takes your fancy. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk // theatredeli.co.uk

SUNSET AT BOLE HILLS Tucked away at the back of student-friendly suburb Crookes is a true gem of a chill spot in Bole Hills, a local park boasting one of the finest sunset views in Sheffield.

Top tip: grab a rug, some scran from Five Star Chippy, a bottle of something interesting and watch the sun go down over the Loxley and Rivelin valleys. Just Loveleh.

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REACH NEW HEIGHTS Did you know that Sheffield’s considered the climbing capital of the UK? Now you do. Opened in 1991 as the UK’s first dedicated indoor climbing centre, The Foundry is a top class facility that welcomes aspiring climbers of all abilities. There are also student discounts on memberships and entry fees available. foundryclimbing.com.

HAVE A SLICE OF THE ACTION AT NAPOLI CENTRO We're blessed to have many fantastic wood-fired/coal-fired/ stonebaked offerings here, so believe us when we say this one was a toughie. But after some careful consideration, and an unhealthy amount of takeaways, we’ve got to hand it to Napoli Centro for their incredibly authentic Neapolitan pizza selection, topped with the finest ingredients imported from Campania and cooked in under 90 seconds at 500 degrees, resulting in a fresh, puffy slice of carb heaven. Get involved. napolicentro.co.uk

FILL UP AT A FOOD HALL

Situated in the up-and-coming Castlegate area of the city, Kommune is home to mouthwatering variety of food traders serving throughout the day and into the evening.

There’s also an art gallery, retail traders and a well-stocked bar to keep you entertained.

Whereas, over in the Neepsend part of the city, you’ve got Cutlery Works to whet your appetite – one of the largest food halls in the north of England serving a range of dishes from sushi to poutine. Elsewhere you’ve got the recently opened Sheffield Plate, an exciting new food and music venue in Orchard Square showcasing six local independent food traders serving worldwide cuisine. @kommune_ch // @cutleryworks // @ sheffieldplate

GET YER SHUFFLE ON A recent addition to the ‘Crystal Maze for hipsters’ that is Picture House Social, Shuffle Shack is the city’s only dedicated shuffleboard bar. Inside the disco-themed joint you’ll find four full-size shuffleboard ‘decks’, a bar serving old school classic cocktails (think Sex on the Beach and Miami Vice’s – holiday vibes), as well as a range of American beers, arcade machines, a fussball table and amazing artwork splashed across the walls courtesy of local artistic geometrist Rob Lee. shuffle-shack.co.uk

HIT THE LANES Combining late-night bowling with pool, darts, cocktails, street food, mini-golf, ping-pong, retro arcade games and more – the Moor’s Lane 7 has plenty to keep you entertained, whether you’re looking for a fun afternoon or an alternative night out. Perfect for groups or a date night, round up some competition and get booked in now! lane7.co.uk

OCCU...PIE YOURSELF AT NOTTY HOUSE As all self-respecting northerners should, the people of Sheffield go proper potty for their pie. Nothing says home comforts like some golden flaky crust drowned in gravy and generous lashings of Henderson’s Relish. As such, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to traditional pubs knocking out tasty pie and mash classics. In terms of local stature, however, the Nottingham House towers above the rest, having consistently warmed the bellies of locals and students for donkey’s years now. Whilst keeping it traditional, variety is also the name of the game: there’s an impressive choice of fillings ranging from steak and ale to chicken, bacon and mozzarella, as well as both veggie and vegan options. @nottyhousesheffield

HAVE A BREW AT STEAM YARD

Nestled away in a picturesque courtyard off Division Street, this popular café is a charming spot serving up some of the best coffee and doughnuts you’ll find up north. It’s that good people love to shout about it, and it recently became the most instagrammed independent coffee shop in the UK. We’d also highly recommend Albies, Tamper, Marmadukes (I and II), Hygge and Ambulo for getting your caffeinated kicks in the city centre/ @steamyard // @albiessheffield // @hyggesheffield // @ marmadukescafe // @weareambulo

HIT THE STREETS Dotted in and around the city centre you’ll find some incredible street art from renowned artists such as Pleghm, Jo Peel, Kid Acne, Faunographic, Pete McKee and many, many more. In fact, there are literally hundreds dotted around the gaff. Luckily, streetartsheffield.com have done a good job of mapping over 250 locations and allowing you to browse each one by area. God bless ‘em

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Sheffield has a thriving arts scene and is home to a number of superb museums and art galleries. Here a few of our favourites dotted in and around the city centre….

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One of the biggest regular events on the city’s social calendar is Peddler Night Market. The event takes place on the first weekend of every month at 92 Burton Road – an events and warehouse space bang in the middle of Kelham Island. Head down to the next instalment (1st-2nd October) and enjoy live music, art, cocktails and a truly enviable selection of street food from around the world. @peddlermkt

MILLENNIUM GALLERY Based in the heart of the city and free for all, this popular spot offers a rotating selection of exhibitions showcasing art, craft and design.

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NATIONAL VIDEOGAME MUSEUM Console enthusiasts can bone up on some gaming history at the NVM – The UK’s national cultural centre for videogames. Play games from yesteryear right through to exploring the cutting edge technology seen in the industry today.

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WESTON PARK MUSEUM The largest museum in Sheff is set within the grounds of Weston Park. Find out more about the city's social history alongside a number of permanent exhibitions. It’s free entry but donations are encouraged!

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SITE GALLERY Sheffield’s international contemporary art space is a cultural sanctuary in the centre of town. The space prides itself in connecting people to art and inspiring new thinking and debate.

GRAVES GALLERY Based on Surrey Street and taking up the top floor of the historic Sheffield Central Library, Graves has been home to Sheffield’s visual art collection since 1934. Today it hosts art from JMW Turner, Pierre Bonnard, Grayson Perry, Bridget Riley, Phlegm, and plenty more.

S1 ARTSPACE S1 Artspace is a non-profit artist-led art space that presents an annual programme of exhibitions and events. While you’re there, you can take in the Sheffield staple that is the recently renovated Park Hill estate and grab a brew at the wonderful South Street Kitchen overlooking the city centre.

If you’re looking for new threads at affordable prices, you’ll find some of the finest vintage clothing stores up north in the town centre. Within a short walk of each other you’ll find Freshman’s (Carver Street), Vulgar (Division Street), Glass Onion and Thrifty Store (Castlegate) – head down for a browse and you might find something special. @freshmansvintagestore // @vulgarshop // @ glassonion.sheffield // @thriftystoresheffield

BRUNCH AT TAMPER

A strong café scene means brunch spots are aplenty around here, but Arundel Street’s Tamper Coffee is something of a Steel City Mecca for early munching – that good, in fact, it’s been lauded as one of the best breakfast spots in country by the Guardian and Waitrose Good Food Magazine.

There’s also a picturesque courtyard for some al fresco action on sunny days. tampercoffee.co.uk

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As your calves will soon discover, Sheff is a city of many, many hills. As well as developing the cardiovascular endurance of an Olympic athlete in no time, another benefit to the undulating terrain means your spoilt for view spots. Grab a few pals, maybe a couple of tinnies (be sure to recycle), and admire it in all its glory from the Amphitheatre behind the station, Norfolk Heritage Park, Meersbrook Park or Parkwood Springs.

TREAT YOURSEN Every now and again, it’s nice to push the boat out and enjoy some of the finer things in life. In terms of food, award-winning restaurant Jöro offers some of the finest hyperseasonal tasting menus you’ll find around this neck of the woods – pricey but more than worth it for the experience. For top-notch cocktails, you won’t get much better than Public, a former disused toilet renovated in resplendent fashion into an intimate speakeasy venue and named ‘best place to drink in the UK’ by Observer Food Monthly pre-lockdown. If you’re looking for somewhere which combines stunning seasonal dishes and drinks (specifically cocktails and wine) incredibly well, then Bench in Nether Edge is the friendly neighbourhood hangout spot for you. jororestaurant.co.uk // publicpublic. co.uk // benchsheffield.co.uk

EAT, DRINK AND SHOP ON ABBEYDALE ROAD A bustling artery of the city centre that has become a haven for independent food, drink and retail opportunities, head down to Abbeydale Road to indulge in its varied offering: bao buns and cocktails at Barrow Boy, late-night boogies and pingpong at Picture House, the city’s coolest homeware and plants shop in Gravel Pit, enjoy a perfect Sunday roast at the Broady, try some authentic Italian grub at North Town, work your way through the beer list at Two Thirds Beer Co. That’s just a small taster from the smorgasbord of delights to be enjoyed! barrowboybar.com // picture-housesocial.co.uk // gravelpitshop.com // thebroadfield.co.uk // northtown.store 28 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK

GET COSY IN A TRADITIONAL PUB If Sheffield does one thing well, it’s ‘proper’ old-school pubs. We’d highly recommend a foaming pint of Guinness in the snug at Fagan’s, or an afternoon session in the Kennedy Room at The Grapes, or sticking a couple of tunes on the Rutland Arms jukebox, tucking into a pork pie and Pale Rider combo at The Fat Cat, sampling the latest offerings on cask at The Bath Hotel… we’ll let you discover the rest yourselves! @Faganspub // @beerinthebath // @rutlandarms // @fatcatsheffield

PADDLEBOARDING ON THE DON What better way to explore the city and it’s historic industrial past than via the River Don on a paddleboard? DC Outdoors will teach you the basics at the Victoria Quays canal basin before you’re able to put your new skills to use with a journey along the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal. Book now at dcoutdoors.co.uk, and while you’re at it, browse all the other outdoorsy activities you can get stuck into, from kayaking and stream scrambling to abseiling and… erm… weaseling? dcoutdoors.co.uk

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We’re all about supporting local businesses here in Sheffield, which is why just before lockdown, City Taxis set up a rival to the big takeaway delivery apps, called City Grab.

Offering better commission rates to the restaurants, bars, takeaways and shops that feature on the app means it’s full of places that you won’t find on Deliveroo, Just Eat etc. And because it uses the local taxi company rather than guys on bikes, they’ll travel that bit further to fulfil your culinary needs. So if your favourite Indian is 10 miles away, you’ll still be able to get it in decent time. They’ve every type of takeaway food you can think of plus you can even order milk, meat, booze, chocolate or do your weekly shop on there. Natch.

Below is a quick overview of some of the best dishes and places that feature on the app.

BERES PORK SANDWICH

Anyone who loves a pork sandwich here in Sheffield will know all about Beres, a family business with oodles of heritage set up back in 1961. They’ve a number of outlets on grab, so there should be one close to you, meaning delivery fees are likely to be piddly.

Also try… Roses The Bakers, Made By Jonty, Tony’s Kitchen

MAKE NO BONES

If you like your vegan food to come with a large dose of comfort, then Make No Bones is the business. Their burgers and crispy fries are legendary, and if you crave that Sunday lunch fix, they even do a vegan take on a roast beef dinner. Yum. Also try… Vegged, True Vegan@ The Old House, Icarus and Apollo

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nachos, quesadillas plus loads of vegan options, gluten free alternatives, sides and salsas, they’ve literally got the whole enchilada.

Also try… Street Food Chef, Burrito Y Mas, Amigos Mexican Kitchen

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Smokey chicken tikka with garlic minced lamb and fresh green chillis, Ashoka’s Taxi Driver Curry is not only the most popular dish on their menu but one of the most popular curries anywhere in the city. A stylish, cosy restaurant on Ecclesall Road, they’re a mainstay of the City Grab experience and one you simply must sample for yourself.

Also try… Urban Choola, Colombo, Bambukat, The Bhaji Shop

ZEUGMA

If you like your kebabs to be served in a rustic high street restaurant rather than over the counter at 3 in the morning, Turkish food meisters Zeugma should be high up your bucket list. Their Iskender kebab (Charcoal grilled minced lamb) is a personal fave but really, theirs is a menu that keeps delivering.

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GO GREEN AT V OR V

LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE Odds are you’ll hear a lot about Kelham Island during your stay in Sheffield, and that’s because this former industrial area is today one of the city’s most exciting suburbs. Full of decent beer gardens, real ale pubs, quirky bars and an array of cafes and restaurants, it’s well worth a visit – whether you’re after a pint by the river at the Riverside, a cracking brunch at the Grind or tasty vegan food and cocktails at Church – House of Fun, it’s a part of the city well worth acquainting yourself with. Make sure you check out the free-entry Kelham Island museum for your industrial history kicks! @riversidekelham // @templeof.fun //@ grindcafesheffield // @kelhamislandmuseum

Due to the exponential rise of impressive vegan/veggie eateries like V or V, a plantbased diet no longer means struggling for options when dining out. Fraternal duo Nick and Matt Burgess have firmly established their venue as one of the most exciting restaurants in the city, serving up an eclectic menu containing plenty of Asian and MiddleEastern influences, seasoning and spices. The dishes are constantly changing, but the okra fries drizzled in a delicious Image: India Hobson coriander chutney are a popular staple. We’d highly recommend paying a visit – whether vegan, vegetarian or otherwise – to try something from their range of inventive, flavourful dishes. vorvsheffield.co.uk

TAKE A HIKE AROUND THE CITY

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A perfect way to see picturesque sides of the city and burn a few calories while you’re at it, the Sheffield Round Walk takes hikers through suburbs and rural areas in a 15-mile loop that includes some beautiful sightseeing and spectacular countryside routes. Despite being a bit of grueller on the legs, it’s nicely signposted throughout and you can find the full route online. theoutdoorcity.co.uk/activities

URBAN CAVING IN THE MEGATRON If kicking around in an old Victorian storm drain sounds like your idea of fun, Sheffield’s got just the thing for you! Joking aside, the legendary Megatron is part of a fabled network of subterranean waterways, which recently has been opened to urban caving tours by Sheaf and Porter River Trust with experienced guides and kit provided. It’s an experience not to be missed, but be prepared to get well and truly soaked in the process.

Head to sheafportertrust.org for the latest available dates.

SUPPORT THE WORLD’S FIRST FOOTBALL CLUB

Football means a huge deal around these parts. Sheffield is the home of the beautiful game, and consequently the world’s oldest club (Sheffield FC), official rulebook, ground (Sandygate – Hallam FC), professional stadium (Bramall Lane), pub team (Garrick FC) and football tournament (Youdan Trophy). So, if you’re struggling to decide whether to pledge your allegiance the red and white or blue and white of the city, we’d humbly suggest popping along to see either Sheffield FC or Hallam FC first – it’s cheaper, they’ll appreciate your money more and you can say you’ve experienced a true bit of footballing history in the process. sheffieldfc.com // hallamfc.co.uk

FIND SOME GREEN SPACE

Sheff is one of the greenest cities in the UK, with around 250 parks, woodlands and garden spaces. During stressful times nature can provide a positive impact on both mood and physical health, allowing for a bit of respite from the hustle and bustle of university life – not to mention a way to take a break from the onslaught of negative news arriving daily on our timelines these days. The Botanical Gardens, Devonshire Green and Endcliffe Park are three popular student hangouts to get you started with.

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Live music lies at the very heart of the city’s culture.

From the big-hitters like The Leadmill, Corp and the Foundry to the smaller capacity gems like Delicious Clam, Sidney&Matilda, Record Junkee and The Washington, there’s an array of places to enjoy gigs throughout the week. There’s plenty of quality rave spots dotted around the city centre too, and you’ll find some of the best DJ sets at popular underground nightclub venues such as Hope Works, Dryad Works, Fewer Than One and the legendary Tuesday Club taking place at the Students’ Union each month.

HAIL THE ALE With 4.7 times more breweries per capita than Greater London, Sheffield can claim to be a major force on the British brewing scene. From your traditional real ale stalwarts such as The Fat Cat, Shakespeares, Kelham Island Tavern and Rutland Arms, to your craft beer havens such as The Beer Engine, Bar Stewards, Sheffield Tap, Industry Tap, Dead Donkey and Triple Point Brewery, you’re more than well catered for when the time calls for an interesting pint or two.

SUPPORT INDIES

A haven for independent businesses, on Sharrow Vale Road you’ll find the likes of Pete McKee’s art shop, Seven Hills Bakery, J.H Mann fishmongers, Porter Book Shop and some great Sheffield pubs such as the Porter Cottage down here, not to mention much-loved eateries like the Greedy Greek Deli and Porter Pizza. Tucked behind this stretch of road you’ll also find Dyson Place, another inviting hub of food and retail local businesses which you can read about in greater detail over on page 73. For a comprehensive list of our many wonderful independents and where to find them, head to independent-sheffield.co.uk.

PEAK TIMES

A mere 20-minutes drive (or train journey) from the city centre will find you entering the Peak District – the first ever national park in the United Kingdom and covering a space of almost 1,500km2. Expect plenty of quaint villages to explore, while some of the best scenic walking routes in the whole country are available to find at visitpeakdistrict. co.uk.

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GET OUT AND ABOUT

Don’t stay hidden in the Student Union all term – explore! Even though the village-like feel of the city centre may give the impression of this being a fairly compact place, there are plenty of brilliant areas dotted around and only a short walk or taxi journey away – Ecclesall Road, Abbeydale Road, Heeley, Meersbrook, Broomhill, Crookes, Walkey, Sharrow Vale Road – all boasting their own selection of pubs, bars, restaurants, shops and parks.

A short trip out to find places like Picture House Social or take in the sunset with a pint at the Brother’s Arms in Heeley is well worth it.

SUP AND SCRAN AT HEIST BREWERY

This Neepsend Lane venue provides a perfect hangout boasting shuffleboard tables, an arcade complete with 2p machines and grabbers, TV screens showing alternative sports and a projector screen for some Tony Hawk’s action on the Playstation. If that wasn’t enough, top burger joint Slap and Pickle have made the venue their new permanent home and the bar offers a massive 30 different lines of beer, giving them the most lines and biggest selection of draught beer in Sheffield.

You’ll also find Sheff-based doughnut merchants Ritual onsite and serving up some truly sumptuous offerings with flavours ranging from peanut butter and jelly to chilli and mango. heistbrewco.com

GO WILD SWIMMING

As you might guess, being the only major UK city with a national park within its boundaries comes with plenty of perks. None more so than being home to some stunning wild swimming spots – perfect for taking a cooling dip during the warmer months, and for some hardy souls even when it’s nippy outside! Popular spots include Slippery Stones, Chatsworth and Rivelin – there’s even a Facebook group ‘SOUP’ (Sheffield Outdoor Plungers) who share info on swimming, dipping and plunge spots. PS: Always go with company and ensure you’re fully clued up on how to wild swim safely beforehand. There's plenty of advice online. @soup_sheffieldoutdoorplungers

HAVE A SPEC–TACO–ULAR TIME AT PINA Take it from us, Pina didn’t become the city’s favourite Mexican-inspired taqueria and late-night chill spot without good reason: their food and drinks menus are consistently top-notch. The signature tacos are what hungry punters come for, an explosion of vibrant flavours wrapped in corn tortillas perfect for mixing, matching and sharing – a nice reflection of the fun, social side of Mexican street food.. Plenty of tasty vegan options are on-hand too, perfect when washed down with a cold Pacifico or two…

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ADVENTURE FILMMAKER ED BIRCH (SALT STREET PRODUCTIONS)

IT’S EASIER TO ASK FOR FORGIVENESS THAN ASK FOR PERMISSION If you don’t back yourself no one else will; you have to trust your ideas when other people don’t. I’ve filmed highlining between abandoned gun towers in the middle of the sea, and wakeboarding in tunnels underneath our Sheffield streets.

When people feel your idea is too big or too scary, that’s exactly the film you should be making.

YOU’VE GOT TO CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE You have to look for a unique angle on a subject that’s been covered thousands of times. If you see a group of photographers, cameras set up at the same height, pointing in the same direction, keep your camera in your bag and walk on. I filmed skiing on Sheffield’s burned-out ski village, it told the viewer something about the story of the location in an unexpected way.

THE CAMERA YOU’VE GOT IS THE BEST ONE FOR THE JOB Equipment isn’t the be all and end all.

Sometimes equipment limitations can create a more unique and interesting film. I use my phone a lot on shoots as it’s always on-hand and it’s better to capture a spontaneous moment than not at all.

TREAT YOURSELF AND YOUR CREW LIKE CHILDREN Give them sweets. When I was starting out, one of my first jobs was as a family ski photographer. I quickly discovered that feeding kids chocolate was the best way to keep the energy levels high. I got great shots and the parents could deal with the sugar crash later. I still use this technique today.

some athletes this attitude is built into the culture: a skateboarder might take 20 attempts before they stick the landing.

When they do you better hope you got it all in focus, or they might have to try it just one more time.

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JUST ONE MORE TIME MIGHT MEAN salt-street.com TEN MORE TIMES Adventure filmmaking is a juggling act to Have some interesting tales from your trade or know someone who keep your athletes hyped and performing does? Drop a line to joe@exposedat their best, despite the slow process of magazine.co.uk and we’ll filming. This includes the white lie “that feature them in an upcoming issue. was great... let’s do it one more time.” For WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 35

NORTHERN SOUL Can you imagine how it feels to be a musician right now? To have gotten all the way through the trials and tribulations of lockdowns 1 – 1,000,000, to have pushed past that initial period of uncertainty throughout July and August and finally be prepping for your first tour in two years like Children of Zeus currently are.

I sat down with Konny from the duo to try and gauge the excitement that they must be feeling right now, but get a somewhat underwhelming response.

“I’ve actually got to isolate because we all got pinged by track and trace,” he tells me.

Children of Zeus have been preparing for their

Dale Maplethorpe speaks to Konny Kon, one half of neo-soul duo Children of Zeus, who will be bringing the group's Balance Tour to Peddler Warehouse on 8th October.

tour by making the most of festival season, and following a stint at Outlook Festival in Croatia were told they needed to self-isolate. However, Konny doesn’t sound too phased and after an initial vent about how he has tested negative three times but still needs to isolate, takes some solace in the fact that he’s entering his final day of personal lockdown.

It must all be worth it to get back on the gigging scene though? “To be fair, even when stuff was closed last year in November and December we did a few seated gigs,” says Konny. “I can’t remember what the rules were, but we did Leeds, four in London, one in Liverpool and one in Manchester.”

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so I’d add to it and do my bit. There was a lot of it that was made without us together, which I didn’t really enjoy to be honest.”

Despite this, their sophomore album takes what makes Children of Zeus so unique and emphasises it as their contrasting yet complementary vocal tones mix over smooth-running basslines and hip-hop drums making for a relaxed and moving listen. It’s an incredibly accessible version of rap music that people everywhere will enjoy, and Konny believes that resonates in the performances they have given recently.

“I had a conversation last night,” he says, “someone said we had loads of good reviews from We Out Here festival. The thing is, We Out Here festival isn’t one for people that just wanna get wasted and listen to something; it’s for people who are really into their music so a lot of it is world music, jazz, a lot of 15-minute drum solos and some quite intense stuff, but I think what people enjoyed was at the end you had our music – it’s nothing too intense and pretty down the middle. Even when we do like drum n bass gigs or gigs with a lot of drill and trap, people still seem to really enjoy what we do.”

To get a taste of the latest music from Children of Zeus, catch their live show at Peddler Warehouse this month. As one final plug, Konny had this to say: “It’s up for anyone else than me to explain whether it’s enjoyable or not.” Gotta love the modesty. @childrenofzeus_ Children of Zeus play Peddler Warehouse in Sheffield on October 8th.

Tickets are available on Skiddle and priced at £15(+bf) or £12(+bf) for students. Their latest album ‘Balance’ is out now on First World Records

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It’s good that the wheels never stopped turning completely during lockdown and Konny even concedes that their music, with its trademark soulful and chilled out style, can be listened to sat down; however, nothing compares to the gigs they’ve been doing recently. “It wasn’t such a shock to do it, but it was a million times better than the seated gigs,” he recalls. “The seated gigs were a bit dystopian, man. Like, no one really knew what the rules were. People stood up to dance and security ran over, went ballistic, stopped the music, and obviously somebody has just told the security they need to do that but none of us really knew why.

People were crying at the gigs because it was the first one back, so it was pretty emotional, but it didn’t beat the real gigs of people being stood up in a crowd. Seated gigs are cool, but it isn’t quite there for me.”

Of course, the seated gigs came with some benefits too: it allowed the artists to use the downtime and different live settings to experiment with new styles of music, like a comedian testing out fresh material. “We could try some slower stuff that doesn’t really work when you’re having to entertain people that are stood up.” It begs the question as to whether or not there is a future for this method of touring in music, having acts practice unreleased music to see how crowds react to it. “It’s a risk to do the songs that don’t have the energy, but we tried them out to try them out,” says Konny. “They’ll work better on the tour because people will have heard them but it’s like you say: just like a comedian, sometimes you’ve just gotta take the risk and test those things out.”

Children of Zeus will be heading out on their ‘Balance’ tour at the beginning of October, it comes to Peddler Warehouse in Sheffield on Friday 8th October and they’re looking forward to their return to the Steel City. “It’s always a good vibe,” says Konny. “I’ve been coming to Sheffield for gigs for a long time man, and it’s a really good place for it.”

The neo-soul inspired duo will be playing of mix of old tracks with some new stuff from their 2021 LP Balance, a smooth blend of soul and hip-hop that has the same effect on your hips as a rodeo bull on the lowest setting. The outcome of the album is fantastic, but Konny doesn’t hold back on saying the process of making it wasn’t as fun as their first project. “The album before that we pretty much made together. We made the beats together, the music together, we wrote it together, recorded it together, this album was very different because last year everyone was scared of leaving the house so having a studio was out of the question,” he muses. “A lot of ideas were just half started where Tyler might have started something and say, ‘I’ve written this do you want to add to it?’

"The seated gigs were a bit dystopian, man. Like, no one really knew what the rules were.

People stood up to dance and security ran over, went ballistic, stopped the music, and obviously somebody has just told the security they need to do that but none of us really knew why. People were crying at the gigs because it was the first one back, so it was pretty emotional."

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To celebrate the return of our resident student population, Heritage Sheffield’s Richard Phipps delves into the history behind the city’s two universities.

The founding of the University of Sheffield saw the merger of some of the oldest educational institutes in the city; it brought together the who’s who of Victorian gentlemen and provided a base to train the future metalworkers, cementing Sheffield’s reputation as a world-renowned steel city.

The story begins in 1828 with the establishing of the School of Medicine. A meeting was held in the grand Cutlers Hall where the Duke of Norfolk and Earl Fitzwilliam agreed to the opening of a recognised institute of medicine.

They both donated generously to the venture, land was purchased on the corner of Surrey and Arundel Streets and it opened its doors a year later to students. The school proved to

GET SCHOOLED be increasingly popular throughout Queen Victoria’s reign, so much so that it outgrew its current building. A new medical school was opened in 1888 on Leopold Street, ironically beside Dr. Overend’s old practice, a surgeon who disagreed with the original opening back in 1828 and was consequently run out of business. The Leopold Street school building still stands and the Latin inscription that adorned the original Surrey Street base has

been removed to the Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road.

Towards the latter end of the 19th century another institute was in the making. Many of the UK’s industrial centres lacked a university so Cambridge University introduced the Extension Movement to bring high level education to these areas. The courses in Sheffield proved to be particularly well attended and Mark Firth, one of the city’s wealthiest

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HERITAGE SHEFFIELD

Firth College

Mark Firth

Sir Frederick Mappin

Sir Frederick Mappin Building

steel magnates, established the Firth College on Leopold Street in 1879 to teach the populace arts and science. Firth was one of the city’s greatest benefactors. As well as giving his name to Firth Court, arguably the university’s most striking of halls, he donated money for the construction of the almshouses at Endcliffe and gifted the city 35 acres of land attached to his Page Hall estate which was named ‘Firth Park’.

Out of the Firth College emerged the third and final piece of the jigsaw, the Sheffield Technical College.

Sheffield’s place as a steelworking hub was well established but the need for proper schooling of metallurgy and the trades was recognised to keep the city ahead of its competitors. The school was formed in 1884 and classes were held on Leopold Street before relocating to the Grammar School at St. George’s Square two years later. The Technical College also proved to be immensely well attended and after a string of extensions to the building, Sheffield architects Flockton & Gibbs were enlisted to design the Sir Frederick Mappin Building in 1902, an arm of the University of Sheffield that still hosts lectures today.

These three institutions, linked by a group of Sheffield philanthropists, amalgamated in 1897 by Royal Charter and formed the University College of Sheffield. The plan was to join the Victoria University group, a northern federation comprising the university colleges of Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, but this soon broke down and they went their separate ways. Sheffield followed suit ›

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› and on 31st May 1905 the University of Sheffield was born. Just over a month later King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra entered the city and cut the ribbon to the newly built Firth Court on Western Bank. Interestingly, this wasn’t the first Royal visit linked with the university, or indeed Mark Firth, for his college that opened in 1879 was attended

by Prince Leopold, Queen Victoria’s youngest son (the same Prince Leopold who was immortalised in today’s street name). In its first academic year there were 114 full time students taking degrees in science, the arts and medicine, the principle subjects on which the university was founded.

The city’s second university is Hallam. Similar to Sheffield, it can trace its origins back to the first half of the 19th century, although Hallam’s beginnings are somewhat more modest. It all started as the Sheffield School of Design in 1843, when 32 pupils attended lessons in a rented room above the original Glossop Road Baths. The bathhouse had been built by public demand following the Cholera pandemic a decade before, but it was demolished in the 1870s to make way for the current Turkish baths. A beautifully constructed school with a columned terracotta facade was erected on Arundel Street, a stone’s throw from today’s campus, and set the gears in motion for the school’s expansion.

The 1850s was a period of progress and success for the school. A change of name to the Sheffield School of Art and the enrollment of 1,000 pupils was the precursor of what was to come. The Great Exhibition at London’s Crystal Palace in 1851 saw the arts school scoop four gold medals in the arts and design category, a feat surpassing all others in the UK. In the same year that the University of Sheffield was granted its Royal Charter (1905), the Sheffield City Training College opened on Ecclesall Road, now known as the Collegiate Hall. 132 students enrolled in its inaugural year and it was one of the first to admit both sexes, although they didn’t share classes until the 1930s. Requisitioned in the First World War, it became the third Northern Base Hospital and saw more than 64,000 wounded army personnel pass through its halls. Fast forward to the Second World War and it was badly damaged to a point of being uninhabitable during that devastating December night when the German bombs rained down. It is thought that the shrapnel indentations of that night can still be seen in the stonework.

After the war years a collection of educational centres opened. The Sheffield College of Technology (1950), Bowling Green Street and the more recognisable Sheffield Polytechnic (1969) – now the Owen Building – were established and, combined with the Sheffield School of Art, which had now relocated to Psalter Lane, formed the basis of what was to come. The polytechnic’s first chairman, Sir Eric Mensforth, gives his name to Hallam’s Department of Bioscience and Chemistry. The second chairman, Bill Owen, became the city’s Lord Mayor and was an active animal rights activist. Following the original trinity of schools, the Sheffield City 44 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK

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Collegiate Hall

“Fast forward to the Second World War and it was badly damaged to a point of being uninhabitable during that devastating December night when the German bombs rained down.”

Owen Building Training College, now known as the City College of Education, and Totley Thornbridge College of Education also joined the mix and in 1992 Sheffield Hallam University was formed. Two years later, the largest construction project in higher education took place and Queen Elizabeth II was present to open the Atrium, a design that won an award by the Royal Institute of British Architects.

As far as history is concerned, both universities provide a fascinating insight in to the progression of the city and its people. They continue to play a vital role in the development of the Sheffield, both in terms of education and shaping the future of city. @heritagesheffield

WHAT’S GOING ON?

SHEFFIELD ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL DATES TBC ShAFF presents a carefully curated collection of more than 100 of the best adventure, travel and extreme sport films from around the world. Since the branding of Sheffield as ‘The Outdoor City’ a few years ago, the festival became well-known as the biggest weekend on the outdoor calendar. As well as viewing the films, you can get involved in a range of activities as part of the Outdoor City Weekender.

Whether you are an adventure sports enthusiast or just enjoy a good story, there is something there for you. shaff.co.uk

SOME OF THE BIG EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN AND AROUND SHEFFIELD

TRAMLINES 22 –24 JULY 2022 The biggest party Sheffield has ever seen.

This inner-city music festival returns each year, taking over the city with some of the biggest names in music. Now held at Hillsborough Park, Tramlines presents more than 80 artists over four stages including a comedy stage and a pop-up cinema and much more. Alongside the big names, the festival is also proud to support local talent and creativity in providing a space for artists to make a name for themselves. We’d argue there is no better value three-day music festival in the country, so grab some tickets and get stuck in! tramlines.org.uk DOC/FEST 23 – 28 JUNE 2022 Doc/Fest is a world-leading documentary festival, celebrating and sharing the stories of our time. The annual event champions and supports new talent and ideas for the future of the industry. Over the weekend there is a jam-packed schedule of short films, feature lengths and documentaries at your fingertips. As well as the many, many docs, you can also attend talks and debates from some big names in the industry and try out cutting-edge VR in the alternate realities programme. sheffdocfest.com

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SENSORIA, 1 – 9 OCTOBER 2021 Sensoria is the UK’s festival of film, music and digital. Founded in the city of Sheffield, the event offers a mix of live performances, film screenings, art installations, exhibitions and music industry activity.

Sheffield is renowned for its creative innovation and rich music culture. Sensoria celebrates inspiring new talent and raising aspiration and access for those emerging in the industry. This year, the festival welcomes live audiences back to a string of venues across Sheffield for the first time since 2019, after being confined to online projects last year. For the full low down on this year’s event, simply turn the page. sensoria.org.uk

SHEFFIELD FOOD FESTIVAL MAY 2022 (TBC) Over 50,000 people flock to the Sheffield Food Festival each year to celebrate the city’s vibrant food scene. The festival showcases local produce, talented chefs, unbelievable street food and world-class brewers and distillers.

The weekend-long event is free to attend and spreads across the Peace Gardens, Winter Gardens, Millennium Square, Town Hall Square and Fargate – it’s hard to miss! The Artisan Market features food producers and businesses from around Sheffield and further afield. These are also joined by the Theatre Kitchen, Street Food Market and the Eats, Beats and Treats Festival Village. Indulge yourself with the overwhelming array of delicious food, drink and quality live sets throughout the weekend. sheffieldfoodfestival.co.uk

OFF THE SHELF FESTIVAL OF WORDS // 15 - 31 OCTOBER 2021 Off the Shelf is one of the largest literary festivals in the UK and celebrates its 30th edition this year. Since its launch back in 1991, the festival has become well established within the Sheffield cultural calendar. Every year the event brings the biggest names in literature to the city – their aim is to bring the arts to all parts of the local community making them one of the most accessible literary festivals in the country. Their programme of events is curated by The University of Sheffield, and this year includes BAFTA winning veteran of stage and screen Miriam Margolye, national Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and Sheffield’s first Poet Laureate Otis Mensah. For more line-up news, head to page 18. offtheshelf.org.uk

NO BOUNDS FESTIVAL 15 – 17 OCTOBER 2021 Back with a mix of online and live performances in 2021, following online-only events last year, No Bounds Festival is a place where ideas can breathe and creativity is embraced.

Embarking on its fifth year, the festival comes to Sheffield to host events that explore club culture, art and technology. Their ambition is to create Sheffield’s most forwardthinking festival – DJs, installations, art pieces and other events will be spread throughout various venues in the city.

In a city known for its character, grit and soul, No Bounds invites people from all over the world to come to Sheffield to explore creativity and ask some important questions. noboundsfestival.co.uk CLIFFHANGER JULY (TBC) Cliffhanger, the jam-packed weekend of adventure sports, returns to Sheffield each year to celebrate the great outdoors. In association with Sheffield BID, Cliffhanger holds an array of free activities and events that will take place all over the city centre. Throughout the weekend, Sheffield will be transformed into a big outdoor playground – professional demonstrations and activities including climbing, mountain biking and much more will be on offer in the city. theoutdoorcity.co.uk/cliffhanger

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OUTDOOR CITY WEEKENDER SHEFFIELD BEER WEEK SNOOKER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FILM AND COMIC CON SHEFFIELD FESTIVAL OF THE MIND ILLUMINATE THE GARDENS MIGRATION MATTERS FESTIVAL SHEFFIELD BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL GET TOGETHER

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SENSES WORKING OVERTIME Mark Perkins breaks down what to expect from Sensoria Festival this month.

Finally, after an enforced break because of you-know-what, Sensoria is back in town! Sheffield’s very own festival celebrating the fascinating world of digital arts, film and sound was forced to take 2020 off, but it’s now back with another exciting, unique and downright special series of events that, in truth, we’ve become used to from this special get-together.

The 2021 programme features a fair proportion of emerging talent from Sheffield too. It will run, as ever, at various unusual atmospheric venues across the city, and offers the usual mixture of films, live soundtracks and art installations. It all takes place from the 2nd to the 9th October, and this year the themes linking the events are Supernature and Better Together.

The recent film Bait, directed by Martin Jenkin, was in cinemas for all too brief a time, so its return, with an added live soundtrack, is a must-see for me. It was deservedly picked by many as the stand-out film of 2019, and is like no other film I’ve seen in years. Set in a Cornish fishing village, and shot on vintage 16mm film, it tells the story of simmering tensions between the tourism industry and the traditional industries that used to be the main source of income for the people who live there. Gwenno Saunders is performing a live accompaniment, so this really is going to be something special. The film was intriguing, haunting and strangely hypnotic when I first saw it. No doubt this will add a further dimension.

If you’ve not discovered the S1 Artspace yet, here’s your chance.

Local musician Jim Ghedi and photographer Laura Merrill have worked together to combine field recordings and images, and the result is an installation called From The Estate, which will be held at the Park Hill-based gallery. It will attempt to show the relationship between where we live with the nature and green spaces that surround us, and how Sheffield combines the urban and rural in a unique way. The photographs and sounds originate on the estates of Gleadless Valley, Herdings Park, Jordanthorpe and Stannington, and the free show will be on throughout most of the festival.

Another event at the S1 Artspace will be the film Afropean Express, featuring another live soundtrack to immerse yourself in. The work is a collaboration between Sheffield journalist, writer and photographer Johny Pitts and his longtime collaborator Chris ‘Finguz’ Morris. They explore the lives of black communities across Europe, and the film itself was made on a week-long trip exploring 48 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK

some of the places he features in Johny’s book, Notes From Black Africa. There will be a Q&A, and also a special chance to see the film Spirit Of Dead Buildings, which is the first chapter of a project based on the histories and lives of the residents of a since demolished block of flats.

Sensoria seems to specialise in the unique and unpredictable – and Udagan is one such project. Traditional folk music from Sakha, Northern Siberia, will be fused with contemporary technology: live coding, synthesis and sampling, electronic khomus and more.

Saydyy-Kuo and Oscar South have relocated to Sheffield from Sakha to bring us this multi-media show, which sounds as intriguing as it does unusual.

What looks like another intriguing event is at the Drama Studio, and is a double bill of That Long Moonless Chase and Race/Daud.

The first is a three-way collaboration between animator Noriko Okaku, musician Helen PaPaioannou and sound designer Basar Under, promising a mixture of sinister folk-horror with fantastical and mythical imagery. This will be followed by another animation, Race/Daud, with live action by Nihar Palwe; a story about a father and son trying to overcome their loss of the boy’s mother. Adi Anhane and Laura and Rob Skeet will be there too, helping to provide a live soundtrack.

Along with all this glorious, alternative and unique entertainment, there will be the usual opportunity for the city to welcome media professionals from far and wide for the Sensoria Pro Day. The team behind the phenomenon that is Everyone’s Talking About Jamie will be talking about the very recent transfer of the successful musical to the big screen. Another couple of guests are Gwenno, who will be talking about her new soundtrack to Bait, and also a talk from successful composer, Paul Farrer. Although you might not have heard his name, you will know his music, as he’s the composer of the theme tunes to The Chase, The Weakest Link, The Wheel, Dancing On Ice and The Krypton Factor.

All in all, another exciting week beckons, and shows how, despite the serious difficulties the team have had to work with, the spirit of Sensoria continues and grows. Long may it continue!

There are extra events being added all the time so check out their online posts for an up to date line up at sensoria.org.uk.

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As part of this year’s Sensoria Festival, Sheffield musician Jim Ghedi and photographer Laura Merrill have collaborated on ‘From The Estate’ – an exhibition exploring green spaces within four council and social estates in Sheffield: Gleadless Valley, Herdings Park, Jordanthorpe and Stannington.

Ahead of its opening at S1 Artspace this month, we spoke to Jim and Laura about the process behind the project, which brings together field recordings and images to reflect the Steel City’s quite unique relationship with green space across urban settings.

Can you tell us about what inspired the ‘From the Estate’ project and how you two came together?

Laura: I had a project in mind on something I wanted to explore, just to get myself back out and about really. The initial idea was around how people decorated their own front gardens, the different ways people would approach that. Not too long after, Jim got in touch about working with me on a project he was thinking of submitting to Sensoria. We had a bit of a chat and it came out that we were both interested in exploring different council estates in Sheffield. We both have our roots in working class backgrounds, and we wanted to explore how Sheffield was seen both as a green city and an industrial city too. We picked four areas to explore how green space was utilised within them: Herdings Park, Jordanthorpe, Stannington and Gleadless Valley. We wanted to explore how the interesting architecture in places like Gleadless Valley is juxtaposed with the greenery and its natural environment.

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in Sheffield that’s far from the case.

Laura: Yeah, definitely. What was also interesting was the absence of people while I was out taking the pictures due to the current times. This meant we could focus on the green spaces themselves rather than the people who lived there; that was where the idea of it being more of a landscaped photography-focused project took hold.

Jim: I guess with me and Laura sharing quite working-class backgrounds, she was the first person I had in mind to approach with this project. I think there’s an interesting point in that Sheffield today gets its reputation as a green city, an outdoors city, but I find the representation of that can be very much about more middle-class outdoor activities and its connection to the Peak District. I find that in Sheffield’s representation as an outdoors, green city there’s a lack of representation of the working-class communities who also utilise the green space where they live. I know plenty of people who lived in Gleadless Valley, for example, who were obsessed with walking around the area, with experiencing the green spaces and wildlife on their doorstep.

How did combining the images and the audio narratives work? Was it case of Laura getting the shots and Jim bouncing off them?

Laura: Pretty much exactly that. I went out on four separate occasions and took the pictures.

I went at the same time of day, first thing in the morning, for continuity purposes but also because

it was quieter. I planned a route and headed out with my camera, then came back and gathered all the best images together. Together we trawled through the images and chose the ones that might inspire Jim with his field recordings. We decided on a final 40 images.

Jim, can you talk a bit about the sort of soundscapes you came up with to accompany the images?

Jim: I’d go into the green spaces on each of those council estates. For instance, I parked up at Stannington and dropped down into the Rivelin Valley. It kind of evolved. The first aim was to get the journey of urban into rural, the council estate going into the green space. However, as soon as I got there that changed. I became more interested with the community itself, how they were engaging with those green spaces, so I kind of changed the focus and tried to capture people in that environment, that entanglement of community and nature. I went out with a zoom mic and captured things: nature sounds, birdsong, random conversations, conversations I’d start with people about the area. And then I’ve been trying to piece together a score to go with those recordings. As I’ve spent time piecing things together, it’s already begun to feel like it’s going to be something I’m really proud of.

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› Laura: It’ll be taking place at S1 Artstpace. The walls will host 10 mounted A2 prints and there’ll also be a projection which will show all 40 images. I’m currently linking each image to the next so it flows through. Jim’s audio will run to coincide with that, but it will also be a sort of separate entity in itself. It won’t be synced, so the experience will be a different one each time for the viewers. All of the audio works with all of the images and we’ve made it intentionally abstract.

What would you like people to take away from the exhibition?

Laura: What I’d wish to see come out from the experience of the exhibition is for visitors to see Sheffield beyond being just the gateway to the Peak District. Instead seeing it as the city that blends the urban, the industrial and the natural environment – something which cannot be experienced elsewhere in the UK. Jim: I don’t like putting anything on people in that respect, I’d like it to be their own experience. But what I will say is, until you put a mic out and really tune in, you often don’t realise just how much is going on around you in your environment: wildlife, snatches of conversation, a plane flying overhead – Sheffield is such a good city to lose yourself in spaces that are on your doorstep. Maybe it could help people to tune in a bit more to the environments we have around us?

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and trees had begun to grow out of them. I got into a conversation with some of the old boys walking around the area and started talking about all the mining shafts, how their dads and grandads were miners worked there. Seeing those areas turned into green spaces and natural conservation areas for the communities to enjoy kind of epitomises what Sheffield was for me growing up: former industrial spaces turned into these open green spaces to enjoy.

On a more general note, are you both looking forward to the festival? It’s not your first time is it, Jim? Jim: Yeah. Nigel and Jo [festival co-founders] say I’ve only missed one in about six or seven years. They’re great people, and it’s a great festival. I’m glad they’ve managed to pull it together and I hope people can get out and see some of the stuff on offer.

Laura: There are loads of good events this year. Sister Wives are doing a performance in collaboration with an artist at Site Gallery. I’d highly recommend people go down to see them – they’re a fantastic band. There’s always plenty of interesting things going on at Sensoria; it’s a real credit to Sheffield.

From the Estate’ is free entry and runs at S1 Artspace 2nd-5th Oct. Opening times: Sat 2 Oct: 11am-5pm // Sun 3 Oct: 11am-3.30pm // Mon 4 Oct: 11am-4pm //Tues 5 Oct: 11am-4pm

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CLAMS IN THEIR EYES

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THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF CLAMS IN THEIR EYES

What do Rod Stewart, Shania Twain, Cher, Whitney Houston, Paul Simon, David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Kate Bush, Anthony Kiedis, the Go Compare guy, Gerard Way, Dolly Parton, Robbie Williams, Adam Ant, Sinéad O’Connor and Elton John all have in common?

Other than having some seriously bonafide hits in their back catalogues, they have all appeared at Sheffield’s premier New Year’s Eve extravaganza – Clams In Their Eyes!

The event of the year has grown from humble beginnings, starting in 2017 at Sheffield DIY institution Delicious Clam (who produce the show), before moving to two glorious sold-out-in-minutes shows at Picture House Social. Now, in its fourth incarnation, the show has found a colossal new home at Theatre Deli Sheffield.

Rumour has it that after the wildly successful 2019 Picture House Social show, absolutely nothing that took place in the venue could come close to matching it. The result was Picture House Social cutting their losses and installing the Steel City’s premier Shuffleboard emporium instead. You’re welcome, Sheffield! ›

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“I think my gut bugs made me enter Clams in Their Eyes, then all of a sudden I was on stage and the crowd was singing along with every word! It was possibly the most special night I’ve ever had and I felt blessed to be involved. Clams in Their Eyes changed my life because I unlocked ‘legend mode’ thanks to the crowd being so lovely and letting me surf on them, it was amazing!” – Sheffield music icon and first hometown winner, 2019 Champion Rosey PM (Robbie Williams) › The premise of the night is simple: it’s Stars in Their Eyes on psychedelics and it may well be the wildest night of your life! Ordinary schmucks like you or me apply by submitting a contestant entry video, just like those from the classic ITV show. The best of the bunch will be asked to grace the stage for a quick chat with the host before disappearing into a smokey haze and returning completely transformed, as their musical idols. All will be in with a chance of winning the coveted Golden Clam trophy, but ultimately, their fate lies in the hands of the audience vote. Once the votes have been counted, the winner will be showered in glory and adoration as they perform their song again as the clock ticks past midnight.

In a night packed full of live performances, contestant’s video entries, fake trailers, booze, 90s adverts, live stunts, backstage brawls, laser shows, DJs and dancing, how is it all kept on track? And who keeps the whole thing from falling off the rails?

The answer to those questions is a man who poses just as many questions himself, if not more. The man, the myth, the legend, the enigma - Matthew Clammy. Presenter extraordinaire, raconteur, fashion icon, consummate professional. A man who falls into a deep post-show slumber on the morning of January 1st and doesn’t wake up until the next Clams In Their Eyes, unless explicitly disturbed.

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the hot scoop on this year’s bash...

Exposed Magazine (EM): Hi Matthew.

Firstly, could you tell us what you are looking forward to most about this year’s Clams in Their Eyes?

Matthew Clammy (MC): Firstly, pal, I’d like to express how pissed off I am that you have woken me up from my slumber for this pointless interview. Does anyone even read this publication? But anyway, we are where we are now. This year at Clams In Their Eyes I’m probably most looking forward to getting absolutely wasted, causing some carnage on stage and getting wild with the contestants backstage. This time we have some incredible performers lined up, and the quality of some of the video audition tapes has blown our production team away, I’ve heard.

EM: For many of us, seeing what you’re wearing on NYE is the highlight. Where do you get your fantastic dress sense from?

MC: Well, a very successful career in showbiz, obviously. You don’t spend as long in the game as I have without picking up a few tricks along the way, and for me, fashion has always been one of those tricks. According to my stylists, it’s been a struggle this year, with waves and waves of offers coming in from top designers and local fashionistas all fighting for the chance to dress me on the big night. But I trust my team,

CLAMS IN THEIR EYES entirely, and when I wake up from the rest of my annual slumber, I’m sure whatever they’ve got in store will have me looking sharp.

EM: What has been your all time Clams In Their Eyes highlight?

MC: Having a member of staff from Picture House Social jump onto the stage in 2018, completely unannounced, to step into the shoes of the Go Compare Guy, performing his classic hit ‘The Go Compare Song’ was a definite highlight for me. I’ve always wanted to stand on the same stage as The Go Compare Guy and that was probably the closest I’ll ever get.

EM: A lot of people have asked me to ask you this – is there a Mrs Clammy?

MC: Well, funny you should ask, because after 42 years of marriage, my wife actually left me this year. I only found out about 5 minutes ago, when my assistant woke me up for this interview. I can’t yet decide which I’m more angry about. But I think I need a bit more time to process the information before making any comments.

EM: Is there anything you’re not looking forward to this year?

MC: Of course! Being told in my earpiece by my team that I’m too drunk to go on stage or that psychedelics and live TV don’t mix. Or any contestants that try to give me even a shred of attitude. I’ve got no time for that, and I have been known to smash Champagne bottles on people’s heads when they try to disrupt the show in the past. I’m also not looking forward to the venue’s strict no weed smoking indoors policy. Things have changed since ITV back in ‘91, I can tell you!

EM: A lot of people comment on how great you look for someone who is 69 years old. What’s your secret?

MC: I drink. A lot. And spend most of my time surrounded by beautiful people. Valium helps keep my stress levels down and my heart in good shape. Sleeping is also crucial, and for the last few years I’ve been sleeping almost all year round, so that has worked wonders for my skin. I’ve barely aged a day since 2016. On the days I do wake up, I like to start the day with a huge bong rip and a pint of my own piss.

EM: Many thanks for your time, we know you’re an extremely busy and handsome man. Good luck with the show!

MC: I don’t need luck, but thank you. I’m sure it will be one hell of a ride, as always.

Well, now that you’ve had the inside scoop I guess you need to know how to go about entering this year’s event.

Head on over to the Clams in Their Eyes instagram (@clamsintheireyes) and then to the contestant entry form in the bio.

Let them know who you want to be and all of the other little details, and you’ll soon be notified as to whether you are through the next round! Get the forms in as soon as you can so you have plenty of time to make your entry video. And if you need some pointers you can see a selection of the best entry videos from previous years on the Clams in Their Eyes Instagram page. If your video is one of the best, you’ll be up on that stage on New Year’s Eve to step into the shoes of your musical hero.

Be sure to stay tuned to the @clamintheireyes Instagram or the Facebook event page for ticket news. The event usually sells out in minutes so don’t miss out!

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LA MAMA IS TURNING 12!

This year La Mama is 12 years old and what a journey it has been.

To help celebrate and show our appreciation La Mama is hosting a charity event.

The event will be on Saturday 13th November from 7pm with a buffet of Tapas and live music with two Latin American bands.

There will be further fundraising on the night. The supported charity is Mind Sheffield mental health Charity.

To purchase your tickets please email lamama. latin@gmail.com - tickets £40 Please come and join the fun!

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FOOD & DRINK

HOPPY DAYS New piano bar and speakeasy opens on Abbeydale Road Abbeydale Road has welcomed an all-new art-deco styled speakeasy and piano bar specialising in French cocktails and absinthe.

The Glass Frog is the latest venture by Karla Swindells and Chris Shenton, who will be well-known to locals as the owners of the Glass Frog’s two adjoining businesses, craft shop Frippery and Nonsense and the next-door bar The Abbeydale Tap. Karla told Exposed: “We own the two shops either side and we’d always said it would make an amazing bar, even when it was a hairdresser. When it became available in February, even though we were in lockdown, we thought it was a great idea.

“We’ve got the Abbeydale Tap next door, which is going to become more of a taproom, just serving beer, and this is going to be more wine, gins, rums and cocktails. We’ve got a license here until 11.30pm and next door is 1pm so they’ll complement each other.”

Chris added: “We just wanted it to be the opposite of the Abbeydale Tap, which is quite rustic, with a wooden interior, whereas this is going to have a more refined, decadent art deco feel. We’re going to have it French themed, with some French cocktails, based around

absinthe and cognac.”

As well as great cocktails, the bar also has a piano, which Karla and Chris are encouraging people to play in exchange for a free drink. “We’re not talking chopsticks here,” explains Karla, “If you can play for half an hour, and we’ve got one of the big egg timers, you get a pint.

We just thought that would be kind of a quirky thing and a bit of fun.”

Another challenge for customers, is working out the meaning of the bar’s unusual name. “I’m not going to give too much away about the name,” says Karla, “but the whole bar is based on a very famous film and you wouldn’t know, unless you’ve seen the film, which film it was based on.

“It’s my favourite film, so anybody who knows me will know why it’s called Glass Frog. We didn’t want it to be as obvious as the name of the film, but there’s some really key features in here that if you know, you would know!”

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TOP BABBIN’

Vegan doner kebab specialists set up shop at 92 Burton Road Following a string of pop-ups in Sheffield, vegan kebab stall Doner Summer finally opened their first Steel City restaurant at 92 Burton Road last month.

In doing so they have become the latest independent business to take up residency in the in the warehouse’s courtyard, joining the likes of Factory Floor, Leaf and Shoot, Depot Bakery and the Kelham Arcade.

If you’ve had the pleasure of trying them at a past Peddler Market event, or elsewhere in the city, you’ll already know that you don’t need to be vegan to enjoy their crueltyfree kebabs, and their success across their six permanent sites, including restaurants in Leeds and York, comes as no surprise.

Announcing the move, they said: “For those of you that

don’t know this address, it holds a very special place in our hearts. It’s the home of Peddler Market, the famous street food market that took a punt on a start-up vegan kebab stall (us).”

“Fast forward two years, and we can proudly say we’re going to be neighbours.”

The restaurant features the full Doner Summer menu, so the uninitiated can expect loaded kebabs, fried ‘chicken’ and pimped up fries, as well as full cocktail menu.

PS: It’s just around the corner from Exposed HQ and we actually had the chance to sample a ‘bad girl kebab’ or two last month. Take it from us, you need to give it a go!

For more info (and to admire some epic looking food), give them a follow on Insta @ donersummer, or sling them a like on Facebook at facebook. com/donersummervegan.

THE SWEET STUFF The Yorkshire Chocolate Festival arrives this month

After a bitter time for events recently, we can now look forward to the taste of sweet luxury this month youth homelessness charity Roundabout hosts the first Yorkshire Chocolate Festival.

Taking place at Sheffield’s historic Kelham Island Museum on October 24, the festival will be the perfect event for chocoholics, bringing together live music, workshops and over 50 stalls featuring a veritable smorgasbord of treats to get stuck into.

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from brownies and doughnuts to hot chocolate and rum.You’ll find numerous treats to indulge in and other non-edible chocolate themed gifts that will save your waistline too.”

Amongst the mouthwatering selection of traders who will be joining the festival will be Sheffieldbased craft chocolatiers Bullion Chocolate, vegan treats specialists Yay Flapjacks, luxury chocolate shop Artistry in Cocoa, chocolate pizza purveyors Candy Cart Creations, bean to bar chocolate makers Frankly Delicious, artistan fudge makers Wicked Fudge UK and that’s just for starters! @yorkshirechocolatefestival

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SHOP AND SCRAN Modern brasserie opens in Meadowhall this month Sienna Kitchen & Bar, the latest opening by hospitality group Zanna, who are behind some of Manchester’s favourite spots, will be wibe opening its doors on the ground floor of FLANNELS this month.

Greenery, marble and rich patterned fabrics will create a contemporary backdrop with oversized tables creating the perfect space to gather for brunch, intimate corners making an ideal spot to enjoy lunch whilst shopping, and a bar for guests to enjoy a few drinks. An all day menu serving up delicious brunch dishes, small plates and an eclectic mix of classic mains, alongside signature cocktails, coffee and wine.

Using modern techniques and taking cues from global cuisines, the menu has been

created to bring together the best the world has to offer. The brunch menu is made up of Smoothie Bowls, Blueberry Ricotta Hotcakes and other breakfast favourites including a classic Benedict menu using Burford Browns free-range eggs. A selection of small plates including Courgette Tempura and Iberico Ham Croquettes, Fresh Burrata and Pan Fried Scottish Scallops will make for the perfect light bite to enjoy whilst shopping. For those looking for something more substantial the main menu comprises of fresh pasta, Blackened Miso Salmon, home comforts including Chicken and Tarragon Pie, and seasonal specials. The central bar boasts plush seating to sit back and enjoy classic cocktails as well as a selection of signatures, wine and draught beer. siennakitchenbar.com

HAIL THE ALE

Meze Publishing announce book on Sheffield beer scene Sheffield is a city of makers.

Innovation and creativity courses through this land like the River Don itself.

You can trace this culture of creating back to the ‘little mesters’ of yesteryear, self-employed craftspeople who working alone or in small groups would earn a living making cutlery and tools in workshops dotted throughout the city. Those days are gone now, but the makers’ spirit has remained and can be seen across a range of sectors, none more so than the city’s brewing scene At last count, there are 26 functioning breweries within the city boundaries – from longstanding favourites such as Abbeydale, Bradfield and Kelham

Island to exciting newcomers like Heist, Little Mesters and Saint Mars of the Desert. Over the last decade we’ve also seen a number of small craft distilleries make their name in the Steel City, and there’s now even a txotx-style cidery operating out of Neepsend!

It’s for this reason that we at Exposed Magazine linked up with our sister company and indepdendent book publisher Meze Publishing to produce the Sheffield Beer and Spirit Bible – a celebration of breweries, distilleries, retailers and venues who make the Steel City booze scene so special.

The book is set to be released on 18th October, so keep 'em peeled. Follow @ mezepublishing to find out more and how you can get your hands on a copy!

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You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better place for craft cider in South Yorkshire…

Back in June, we brought you news of a brand new ‘Txotx style’ cider house being readied for opening in the Shalesmoor shipping container development, Krynkl, and following a whistle-stop transformation we can now exclusively reveal that The Cider Hole is now officially open and at your service.

The new 22-seater micro-ciderhouse promises to give cider fans, and fans of interesting alcoholic beverages of all kinds, a place to call home in Sheffield. Though cider-centric by name, owner and American drinks journalist Mike Pomranz will feature a wide range of weird and wonderful drinks – including craft beer, natural wines, American hard seltzers, a sparkling rosé made from 100% Danish rhubarb, and whatever else takes his fancy.

Catering to its core audience, The Cider Hole has a dedicated cider list featuring cans and bottles from across the UK and around the world. Then, later this year, The Cider Hole will become Sheffield’s only urban microcidery, producing up to 600 litres of cider on-site – served to customers directly from the fermenters.

Everything is available for consumption on-premises – where drinkers can enjoy a mix of Buffalo boom-bap, aughts indie, and anything Thin Lizzy spun from Pomranz’s personal vinyl collection in the cozy, communal 22-person space – or beverages can be purchased to take away.

“Personally, I drink more beer than cider,” Pomranz – who is a Certified Cider Professional – explained, “but I love cider, and it upsets me that it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves as a diverse and complex beverage.

“With the explosion in craft beer, most people understand that beer doesn’t have to be a fizzy lager, but cider is still waiting for a similar reckoning. My hope is that The Cider Hole can elevate people’s opinion of artisan cider. And if not, I have plenty of other shit. Don’t worry!”

To bolster his offerings, Pomranz also launched Quality Ferments Imports to bring in drinks from outside of the U.K. His first two products are Cold Hand Rheum – a sparkling rhubarb wine from Denmark; and Zapiain Gure Sagardoa Gorenak – a Basque cider from Astigarraga, Spain. For now, both bottles are exclusive to The Cider Hole in the U.K. A freelance food and beverage writer who is still on staff at the American magazine Food & Wine, Pomranz has covered the beer industry for over 15 years. But in 2015, an enlightening cider assignment ignited a new love of fermented apple juice.

Pomranz and his family moved to Sheffield from Brooklyn five years ago, and he has continued experimenting with fermenting his own cider from fruit gathered from residential trees. Working with locally found apples will be a major focus of the cider produced on site at The Cider Hole this autumn.

Since Pomranz currently runs the bar entirely by himself, regular hours will not be kept: Instead, hours for the week will be released each Monday exclusively on The Cider Hole’s website: istheciderholeopen.com.

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WHAT’S COOKING? Ever wondered where Sheffield’s top chefs go to get their snap? … No? Well, we’re gonna tell you anyway. For this month’s issue, Exposed Magazine caught up with The Orange Bird chef Matthew Duggan-Jones to get his top shouts on the Steel City’s food and drink scene.

Date night: Bench/Tonco Full disclosure, I’ve not been out for as many meals as I would have liked over the last few years. Six months before the pandemic we had a baby, then came lockdown and since then opening and working in the Orange Bird has left me with very little time for eating out!

However, the restaurants at the top of my list for when I am able, are Bench and Tonco. Both small independents using great ingredients, a small team of skilled people and both, I know, will be excellent. @benchsheffield / @toncosheffield Cheeky takeaway: Edo Sushi Best sushi in the city. Whatever I’ve tried from there has been excellent. Can’t fault it! @edosushi

Top value: Noodlesta Situated near the university roundabout.

The offer is simple and delicious – hand pulled Chinese noodles which you see being made in front of you. It’s very busy, the flavours are amazing, and the atmosphere is fast and fun. @noodlesta.sheffield Underrated gem: Satay Yo Beer If Every time I’ve been to Satay Yo Beer on London Road I’ve been impressed – big flavours, very affordable and more of the Asian flavours that I love! @satayyobeer Out for lunch: Tamper/ The Depot Bakery When we’re in the city, Tamper is first choice. A great welcoming atmosphere, tasty food and excellent coffee. And the same has to be said for The Depot Bakery

when we’re in the Kelham area – can’t wait for them to open in Hillsborough Park.

It will make a visit to the swings more enjoyable! @tampercoffeesw / @thedepotbakery Now, a tip from us. Go treat yourself to a slap up meal, and one of the best cocktails and natural wines selections in the city by booking a reservation at reservations@theorangebird.co.uk @theorangebirdkitchen The Orange Bird, 78 Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 4HA

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INDUSTRY HOPHOUSE

HOP TO IT

Checking out the Industry Tap’s new sister venue

For obvious reasons, it hasn’t been the most attractive time to open a new business, never mind a new bar, but tentative green shoots of recovery are beginning to crack the hospitality sector's surface, and recognising this, Industry Tap owner Darren Filsell decided the time was right to take the plunge and open a second venue next door to a Sheffield legend.

The Industry Tap owner’s latest venture, Industry Hophouse, opened at full capacity when restrictions were lifted back in July, taking its place by the iconic Leadmill venue, having briefly opened as a bottle shop and delivery service during the previous lockdown.

Following a short stint as a Chinese supermarket, the former home of the Norfolk Arms has now been returned to its former glory as a city-centre watering hole, on the corner of Leadmill Road, and Darren has made sure there is a massive range of beers on offer, whether you’re looking for a few preLeadmill, warm up bevs, takeout train beers, or you just simply want to sit in the window and watch the world go by.

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stacked double fridges, as well as shelves full of a variety of beer, whisky and gin), which you can browse at your own leisure.

Darren said: “It’s a sister venue, but ultimately the ethos is the same. It’s all about independent craft beer. The two bars have got slightly different markets; Hophouse is surrounded by student housing, so price is key, and you don’t want to be serving £10 imperials stout on draught, but we will still have imperial stouts in the fridges, if people want them.

“Hophouse is still a bar, but it doesn’t have the full cellar operation that we have at the Tap. That will probably come later as it’s a cracking space, and a lovely shape.” Funnily enough, it happens to be another triangular unit!

“The beauty of it is it’s one of the best places for just sitting in the window and watching the world go by. Everything just slides past, so you can get lost for an hour with a pint or two.”

Not prone to daydreaming, Darren is already planning the next stage of the bar’s evolution, which will see the introduction of a couple of barbers chairs upstairs, offering patrons a full barber service while they’re stopping in for a crafty pint.

“I’ve always wanted to get a barber in,” says Darren. “I think it would be nice to come along during the daytime to get your hair cut

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with a nice pint. It’s definitely something I would like to do. To go and get a beard trim and then not have to walk to a pub to get a pint.”

As well as the barbers, Darren is also looking to collaborate with independents in Sheffield to showcase their products in an individual space.

Coffee and indulgent snacks is just one of the avenues he is looking to explore, his future plans include developing the unique basement space downstairs into something that he isn’t quite ready to share… just yet.

“It’s always going to be a business that changes,” explains Darren.

“W=hat it is today, is not what it may be tomorrow. You’ve got to adapt, which is a key lesson I think we have all learnt from Covid. I love Sheffield and how the city supports independent business and that’s why I’m opening a second venue here.”

To find out more, go give Industry Hophouse a follow on socials. @ industryhophouse

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PARK HILL

LIVING AND WORKING AT PARK HILL The Park Hill redevelopment is an award-winning joint venture between Urban Splash and Places for People.

Ongoing now for a number of years, the city has been able to track its redevelopment and regeneration as the building dominates the city skyline – but it is as much about how the new community of residents and workers inhabit the place than its appearance. Perspectives and demands for how we want to live now have changed – we live where we work and we work where we live.

Park Hill seems to be able to provide all this A quick summary of how far the development has come. There are 5 Phases to the project and so far, Phase 1 and Phase 3 are complete and occupied with Phase 2 on the imminent horizon this Autumn. At the moment, over 1,000 people live and work at Park Hill, soon to be joined by another 500 plus residents and workers, who will become part of this established community.

Summary of development to date Phase 1 includes 260 homes and contemporary workspaces that are occupied with creative and digital businesses including Warp Films, Kada Research, Human, Puckatoor and Airship, plus the first café at Park Hill, South Street Kitchen, that has proved a great success with residents and the local community since opening in March 2018. There’s also the local authorityrun, purpose-built Grace Owen Nursery that has been based onsite since 1963 and relocated to their new premises in Phase 1 in 2016.

Phase 2 has sold 175 of the 195 homes available and over 70% of the mixed-use commercial space that can accommodate offices, as well as retail and leisure operators.

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studios for 356 students. The development partner is the Alumno Group and Places for People who have named it Béton House. Soon to join will be Park Hill’s first convenience store, Park Hill Provisions, which will be based on the former site of the Parkway Tavern and is due to be open by the end of October.

During the various lockdowns many have been working at home at Park Hill.

Jonathan is a Senior Advisor for the Environment Agency currently renting in Phase 1 but buying in Phase 2. He has become an active member of the residents’ community helping to coordinate social events, litter picks and more. Before COVID he split his time between offices in Sheffield and Leeds and now works from home much of the time.

Jonathan works from his living room which, due to the nature of the design, is spacious with plenty of light from the large windows overlooking the landscaped area of Phase 1.

He says: “Park Hill was and has been a good place to work from. What works for me is to keep a work routine from 9am-5pm and, as we have plenty of green space around even though Park Hill is in the city centre, I’ll walk up to South Street Park and onto the Norfolk Heritage Park or up to the Cholera Monument – these last 18 months have given me the opportunity to explore my immediate neigh-

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bourhood. I am also close to city centre amenities, so I can pop out for errands on my lunch break being only a 5-minute walk from the post office or a supermarket.

“I have been renting here for two years and have therefore tried and tested Park Hill; I also experienced living here pre-COVID. I aspired to be an architect when I was younger but never got closer than a fortnight’s work experience at school; however, that appreciation of buildings has never left me. I always pictured my first property purchase to be a house, but Park Hill ticks all the boxes and these homes feel more substantial and better designed. The location is ideal as I don’t have a car and rely on public transport. I also didn’t want to give up the views I have already, and that’s why I was so keen to buy the new place. The views are stunning – it’s great how animated the city is from up here and there are some spectacular sunsets. I believe I have the best of both worlds: the city, surrounding trees and hills and then that big sky.

The current situation has changed the way everyone approaches work and I feel fortunate to feel secure and comfortable with my home working environment.”

There are a limited number of homes still available in Phase 2 as part of the Government Help to Buy scheme.

This is an Equity Loan from the Government for up to 20% of the cost of a property up to the value of £228K, requiring a 5% cash deposit and a 75% mortgage for the remaining amount. No fees are charged on the 20% loan for the first five years.

Guy Ackernley, on behalf of the jointventure, said: “Prospective buyers are attracted to the huge communal gardens, spectacular views and the large windows. The Help to Buy

option gives the opportunity for a wider group of people on a range of incomes to live at Park Hill. It’s great to see such a strong community at Park Hill that is so vibrant and diverse, and we can’t wait to welcome more residents and businesses in the coming year.”

S1 Artspace made Park Hill their new home in 2016 with artist studios and an exhibition programme that has attracted national recognition, attracting visitors from far afield as well a regular local audience. Their current exhibition is called ‘Park Hill Pavillion’: following a residency at S1 Artspace earlier this year, architecture students from the University of Sheffield embarked on a process of research, consultation, experimentation and design to develop three alternative proposals for the first temporary pavilion at Park Hill.

S1 is inviting visitors in person or online to see the design proposals and have their say on their preferred pavilion. The feedback will help steer a final design that will be developed and constructed at Park Hill later this year by Sheffield-based architectural practice OS31.

There is also a newly commissioned 3D virtual tour that moves throughout the exhibition to view the three pavilion design proposals, alongside the project’s research, development and experiments with reclaimed materials by the Sheffield School of Architecture.

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DYSON PLACE

The Sharrow Vale area of Sheffield has long been known throughout the city as a hub for independent businesses. Lined up along the small suburb’s eponymous main street you’ll find a decent number of shops, cafes and restaurants providing a home-grown alternative to those looking to support local, bestowing upon the location a quirky, unique feel – like its own little village detached from the faceless chains that dominate Ecclesall Road just a stones’ throw away.

Adding substantially to this vibrant mix of indie food, drink and retail outlets in the neighbourhood is the Dyson Place development, an enclaved courtyard space tucked behind Sharrow Vale Road (you enter between JH Mann fishmongers and the Mediterranean restaurant) which today boasts 12 businesses providing everything from Vietnamese food, Spanish tapas and evening cocktails to acupuncture, hairdressing and handmade baby clothing.

“Dyson Place was built and is still run by a family business,” explained Daniel Flowers, son of Dyson Place director Martin Flowers. “It’s taken around 10 years to get from start to finish. It was transformed from what was essentially a muddy car park to what you see today, a real hidden gem and family-friendly space that people can escape to.”

It certainly looks the part. When Exposed visited on a sunny weekday afternoon last month, the courtyard was already bustling

THIS MUST BE THE PLACE away nicely; a healthy throng of people could be seen sipping lunchtime drinks, tucking into banh mi or wandering in and out of the retail units dotted throughout the space.

It’s a pleasant atmosphere that gets even better as the weekend approaches. “If you come on a nice Saturday evening, when the festoon lights are on and you can hear the clinking of glasses, you could be in Spain or Italy. There’s a real European courtyard feel,” says Daniel.

In typical Sheffield fashion, Dyson Place manages to retain a distinctly modern vibe while tipping its hat to heritage. The historic Mission Hall, a red-brick building going back to 1904 where it served as a parish hall for the area, now houses the

popular Cornerstone bar/restaurant.

In front of the building, you’ll find a large stone serving as something of a centrepiece for the square, a segment from one of the 19th century wells discovered during the rebuild.

With social restrictions and lockdowns hopefully now a thing of the past, Dan mentions there are exciting plans ahead for the venue, which includes everything from outdoor cinema events to the potential addition of a secret garden area. Keep an eye on their socials for updates, but in the meantime, we’d like to introduce you to the traders making this cosy space one of the most exciting hangouts in the Steel City…

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Bear and Babe Harking back to Sheffield’s long history of craftsmanship, a small passageway leads to the Artisans’ Yard where you’ll find luxury children’s clothing brand Bear and Babe. With a focus on colourful, gender-neutral clothing, everything here is handmade and created by co-owners Mary and Pete and their team of seamstresses on-site in their cosy studio space. One of the first units to take residence at Dyson Place, they opened in October 2019 and have since witnessed the development become the destination it is today.

“We love it here. Being here right from the start we’ve seen it go from strength to strength,” says Pete. “Cornerstone opening felt like the missing piece really; people can really utilise the outdoor space now. It’s a nice spot where you can get away from the busyness of the main road – a little oasis.” @bearandbabe 74 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK

Cornerstone Situated in the historic Mission Hall building and bringing their own brand of casual dining to Dyson Place, Cornerstone joined the community of traders this summer and can cater for just about anything across its two floors and spacious outdoor seating.

“Whether you’re looking for a casual drink or two, an afternoon brunch with pals or family, a sit-down meal with small plates in the evening – we can provide that,” says co-owner Richard Massarella, who runs the restaurant alongside his brother Michael.

“We want the customer to choose the experience they want.”

“Well travelled” is how Richard would describe the cuisine if pushed. He says the roots of it are Italian – the brothers are from the same family who own Café Massarella – and that provides a big influence, particularly behind the small sharing plates in the evening. However, the venue has been busy throughout the day, making the most of its varied offering, and he claims that Cornerstone has settled in perfectly amongst the other tenants. “It’s a great community, and a genuinely nice place to be. The other businesses have been great with us; we don’t see them as competition because everyone benefits when it’s busy.

One evening they might be eating here, and then the next you’ll see them sat in one of the other places – it’s all great to see.” @cornerstoneatdysonplace

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IberiCo Stepping up from their popular deli shop on Hickmott Road to fully-fledged tapas restaurant overlooking the yard, IberiCo brings a truly authentic taste of Spain to Sharrow Vale. Owner Daniel Marquez Pedrosa takes inspiration from the cuisine in his Spanish hometown of Cadiz, bringing over specially selected meats, cheese, coffee and wine (the latter being sourced from a producer in the north of Spain and exclusive to the UK).

The increased footfall since moving to Dyson Place has sure kept him and his team busy; the restaurant has flourished since opening

in August this year, and the new al fresco setting has helped them achieve their goal of transporting Sheffielders to the south of Spain. Dan told us: “The space itself is brilliant on a warm night; when the lights are up, it feels like you’re on holiday. People can sit here, have a glass of wine and feel like they’re abroad. We’ve had people say they could close their eyes while eating and drinking and feel they’re in a bar on the backstreets of a Spanish city. That’s what we’re about.” @iberico_sheffield

Unit 6 Unit 6 at Dyson Place is another recent addition to the courtyard. It’s a pop-up paradise on-hand to welcome local creatives, retailers, artists and more into a shared retail space where start-ups and small businesses can build up their customer base.

With the high street going through a difficult period, not to mention the cost of commercial rents, the flexibility of short-term pop-up opportunities help to provide a safer option for growth. If you’re interested in joining Unit 6 – or you know someone who might be – drop ‘em a message via the ‘contact us’ section at or email dysonplace@outlook.com.

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DYSON PL ACE A hidden gem at the very centre of Sheffield’s busy Sharrow Vale, away from the hustle and bustle of Ecclesall Road. Dyson Place offers you a place to discover, to escape and enjoy coffee or cocktails, dinner and shopping or a safe space away from the crowds.

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Tonco Ahead of the restaurant’s opening towards the back-end of 2019, expectations were already extremely high for Tonco. Not only were they the first business to officially open in the new development, but a string of successful pop-ups in Abbeydale Road’s Barrowboy had created huge buzz for the neighbourhood restaurant. Thankfully, right from the very outset they didn’t disappoint (it was never really in doubt, was it?) and their regularly changing menu, reflecting seasonality, has been a massive hit with Dyson Place diners.

Being the first to open, owners Flo Hiller and Joe Shrewsbury have had the privilege of watching the square come to life, while simultaneously enjoying their own success. Flo explained: “Business has been really good. We were the first to open so it’s been really nice to watch all the other places open up and it become a really buzzy, well-received area.”

“It’s really nice and having the outdoor space, it feels like you’re in a European Square, rather than a busy road in Sheffield. We’re renowned for being such an outdoor city but there aren't that many squares which have businesses integral to them, where you can sit in and not be surrounded by cars. It's also really lovely having a mix of like residential and commercial units.” @toncosheffield

Inco Interiors Lighting the way in terms of Dyson Place’s retail offering is independent Sheffield interior, furniture and neon light specialist Inco. Opened five years by Rachel Woolhouse in Woodseats, Inco were one of the first retail businesses to open, bringing their eclectic mix of new, vintage and upcycled furniture to the square just days before the first lockdown last year. Despite the inauspicious start, Rachel and Pete are loving the buzz and community feel of their new home.

Rachel explained: “We opened six days before lockdown one which wasn’t great timing! Now it’s back open, it’s great down here. It’s a really nice community feel, everybody kind of knows each other and it’s really nice place to work, actually. Sharrow Vale is very much a community anyway, and I think here is just an extension of that.

It’s very, very busy now and everyone seems to know each other and we’re all just supporting each other. @incointeriorsandneon

for customers. I think we’ve created it and the customers seem happy.

We like the fact that it’s a bit off the beaten track, it’s a hidden gem almost, and it attract a nice clientele.” @rapscallionsbarbers

Rapscallions Popular barbers Rapscallions made their name on Ecclesall Road, before relocating to Dyson Place and becoming a member of the development’s original cohort of businesses.

Co-owners Paul Stone and Matthew Harley use hashtag #morethanjustacut and it’s something they are keen to emphasise. Paul explains: “I think we’re slightly different to some barber shops, we’re not just a run of the mill, conveyor belt type shop. We’ve never been the type of barbershop that wants to kick people out in 20 minutes, we build a bit more rapport with our customers.

“It’s kind of the whole thing, it’s more than just a cut. We felt there’s too much emphasis on turning up to work on a penny-farthing and having all the traditional stuff, and we just wanted a nice, relaxed atmosphere

Nam Song Nam Sông (or that orange place with all the lanterns) scarcely needs introduction, such is its popularity/Insta fame and The Vietnamese Coffee Shop, Restaurant and Bar has consistently won rave reviews since opening at their original site in Broomhill. Owners Jim and Melissa fell in love with Vietnam whilst travelling on their gap year and opened their first site in Broomhill in 2017, since growing to three sites, opening in Dyson Place in 2020 and venturing further afield to Leeds in 2021.

Jim told Exposed: “When the opportunity to open up in Dyson Place came along it was

something we jumped at with both hands as the square is unlike anything else in Sheffield. Being off the main Sharrow Vale Road makes the square feel peaceful without traffic noise but also with a great buzz from people visiting the square to create a lovely atmosphere and wonderful place to eat and drink. It makes you feel like you’re off on holiday in a piazza in Italy, rather than being up north in Sheffield!” @ namsonguk WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 77

The Nook The Nook Hair is Sheffield’s first gender neutral, sustainable and ecoconscious salon. Opened by Hannah Emmerich in July 2020, she offers a range of hairdressing services and HD brows. Hannah boldly decided to start a business as a one-woman show in a global pandemic, aiming to create a calm environment, and a space to relax while she creates beautiful hair.

Hannah explains: “We choose brands that put our planet first and recycle through Green Salon Collective, making sure to reuse and recycle where possible we call it hairdressing with conscience. Choosing to set up a salon within Dyson place was a no brainier. Being nestled amongst some fantastic restaurants and hidden just off Sharrow Vale road has been fantastic. The buzzing courtyard is the perfect backdrop from within the salon and great for that after-work drink!” @ hair_at_the_nook

Arubia Skin & Aesthetics Providing ethical, high-quality aesthetics, skin, lashes and brow treatments, Arubia Skin & Aesthetics pride themselves on giving honest professional advice along with an individual tailored treatment plan for both male and female clients, ensuring their goals are taken into consideration, and always striving for natural results.

Owner Ru Boyle is a registered dental hygienist with over 25 years’ experience in dentistry, which has given her in depth knowledge and skills in facial anatomy, physiology and cross infection control, that she applies to my facial aesthetics treatments.

After being part of the square’s Artisans’ Yard for around a year, Ru told Exposed: “We love the vibe of Dyson Place, along with the privacy of our private courtyard, walking round from the main courtyard into a haven of peace and quiet. Plus, we love the community spirit we have we all the other businesses, such a friendly happy place to be.” @arubia_aesthetics

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Life + Lemons Pinning their colours to the Artisans’ Yard mast are Life + Lemons, a whole systems, integrative healthcare clinic combining acupuncture, nutrition, herbal medicine and talk therapy, for those bitter sweet moments in life and health.

Established by Kimberley Shepherd, lead acupuncturist and clinical director, they are passionate about changing the way we approach women’s health and healing.

Kimberley said: “Dyson Place has a strong collective of independent businesses who fuel each other, and have been a beautiful support through difficult times this past 18 months.

It’s been great seeing how each business has evolved and gone from strength to strength.

It feels like we’re a team, which is so important when you work small and independently.” @ lifeandlemons.health

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Greedy Greek Deli The Greedy Greek Deli Welcomes Students Old & New to Sheffield. We have been serving delicious home- made Greek food for almost 20 years here in Sheffield from our Deli on Sharrow Vale Road. Everything from our famous Greek Hot Pitta Wraps to full meals like Lamb Kleftico, Moussaka and stuffed Vegetables. We have an extensive Vegan and Vegetarian range. Take a look at our menu on our website or download our app and get 5% off our delicious wraps.

Order online via our app or with Just-Eat for home delivery.

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The Greedy Greek Deli & Greek Deli Direct, 418-420 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, S11 8ZP. Telephone: 0114 2667719.

BEAUTY

A CUT ABOVE

New hair and beauty hub Salon M brings a touch of class to Chesterfield Road.

A Vampire Facial for £150? It’s not as scary as it sounds but is it as good of a bargain as it reads! Vampire facial treatments, also known as Platelet Rich Plasma, rejuvenates your skin, improving your skin tone and overall complexion. The treatment works by stimulating new cell growth with no pain!

Eternal life doesn’t come from a bite, you can find it at Salon M. with a limited time offer on facial beauty and hair treatments.

Looking for a new, trustworthy hair stylist for Instagram worthy hair? Thinking about freshening up and getting a glamorous facial uplift from a professional beautician for an evening out this fall?

Look no further than Salon M – an up-and-coming

independent salon based in Woodseats. Here you can get anything in the name of aesthetics to bring out the best of your features. Shine your smile for the streets with a teeth whitening session. Sharpen your brows and extend your lashes for a sleek and flirtatious profile.

The professionals behind the doors have over twenty years of experience in hair and beauty treatments. Their grand opening offers include 20% off cut and colour treatments, free brow and wax with a micro needling treatment, and free UV light face mask treatment for Botox and fillers. Salon M welcome you to book a consultation and set you on the path to bring out the best of your beauty.

@SALONM_SHEFFIELD SALON M, 724 CHESTERFIELD ROAD, S8 0SE, SHEFFIELD TEL: 0114 453 6641 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-7PM.

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THINGS TO DO

THINGS TO DO: IN BLOOM! The team that organise Kelham Isand’s ever-popular Peddler night market launched a brandnew celebration of all things botanical last month.

The seeds for ‘Pollen’ were planted over a year ago, and after a lengthy delay they were finally able to see their new inner-city flower market hit Castlegate’s Grey to Green Cycle Track on 19th September.

The event featured around 20-25 stalls with a mix of plants, flowers and produce sellers, along with botanicalthemed artists and makers, a mobile bar, artisan coffee from Albie’s, as well as a small number of food traders, including New York’shire Pizza and a plant-based offering. Live music was provided by artists selected by regular Peddler music curators Pink Wafer.

Project Manager Loz Barker explained: “The idea behind Pollen is to create a collective of plant, flower and produce sellers based in and around Sheffield to bring a monthly dose of all things botanical to Castlegate.”

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“From flowers and cacti, to fruit and veg, and more, each event will be a floral feast for the eyes, as well as the opportunity to learn some skills yourself.”

The packed line-up included local favourites Leaf + Shoot, who provided a number of workshops; Regather, a local organisation specialising in seasonal, organic fruit boxes; and Abbeydale Road’s popular plant and homewares store Gravel Pit. In years gone by, the site was once upon a time the home of a flower market, but in recent years, following the relocation of the market the area has begun a process of regeneration, which has already won wide acclaim. The awardwinning Grey to Green scheme aims to bring sustainability and colour to the city.

Loz added: “Sheffield is home to an abundance of flower, plant and produce traders and Pollen lends itself perfectly to the Grey to Green scheme and will be a great opportunity to bring these businesses together and celebrate all things botanical in one of the greenest City’s in the UK.” Following the launch, the event is now set to become a regular fixture on the calendar with a monthly market to be held every third Sunday. For more info, head over to Pollen’s socials @pollenmarketsheffield.

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THINGS TO DO

TOP PICKS

A SCREAM OF A TIME Back for its 13th instalment this month, Celluloid Screams has another horrifying selection of the finest new and old horror films in store.

The much-loved event has been delighting film fans in Sheffield since 2009, delivering shocks and scares with the very best horror cinema from around the globe. Recently voted one of the best horror festivals in the world by Dread Central, the latest edition will run from 21st-24th October 2021 at the Showroom Cinema and will present 17 feature films, each screening with a selection of short films.

Guillermo del Toro-produced Antlers and Cannes award-winners Titane and Lamb are among the highlights at the festical, along with

UK Premieres of We Need To Do Something, Tin Can and When I Consume You, plus a host of other terrifying treats.

“After delivering one of the few in-person festivals in 2020, we’re thrilled to unveil the 2021 edition of Celluloid Screams,” says festival founder and co-director Rob Nevitt.

“Once again, our programming team has scoured the earth to find the true gems of the horror genre for your viewing pleasure. With a whole host of premieres and previews, plus a couple of classics thrown in for good measure, Celluloid Screams 2021 could be our best programme to date.”

PEAK FRIGHT!

Celebrating Halloween with plenty of spooky style, outdoor cinema specialists The Village Screen are showing a host of classic scares at the Peak Cavern (Devil’s Arse) from 21st-31st October.

Cinema-goers will enjoy live music, delicious street food and a fully-stocked bar in the car park area, before meandering through the village of Castleton and taking their seats inside the historic cave for the film. Once seated, guests will be able to order drinks and cinema snacks to their seats via an app.

WHAT’S ON? OCT 21: The Lost Boys // 18:00-21:45 OCT 23: The Shining // 17:30-21:30 OCT 28: Hocus Pocus // 17:30-21:00 OCT 30: Beetlejuice // 17:30-21:00

OCT 22: It // 18:00-22:15 OCT 24: Addams Family Values // 17:30-21:00 OCT 29: Scream // 18:00-21:50 OCT 31: Halloween // 17:30-21:00

Tickets range from £17-£21 and can be purchased from thevillagescreen.com. Please check age certifications before purchasing tickets for children.

CREEPY KELHAM: AFTER DARK 28 OCTOBER // KELHAM ISLAND MUSEUM // £12 Dare you discover Sheffield’s industrial museum after dark? Gather your pals for an adults-only (18+) adventure through the museum’s most haunted areas – you may just bump into a spook or two along the way. Grab a drink from the bar, enjoy a classic horror movie, and explore the underground in our spinetingling cellar tour.

Eventbrite.co.uk OUT OF THIS WORLD 24 OCTOBER // SHEFFIELD CENTRE // FREE Back for its seventh year, this free event celebrates all things otherworldly and is for anyone who enjoys sci-fi, comic books, gaming, magic, illusion, Halloween and all things spooky. Spread across the city centre it attracts thousands of adults and children (many in costume), who come to see and enjoy this weird, wonderful and wacky event. sheffield.gov.uk/ outofthisworld BEARS OF SHEFFIELD FAREWELL 14-17 OCTOBER // MEADOWHALL // £2 KIDS, £5 ADULTS, £12 FAMILY (X2 KIDS, X2 ADULTS) The Bears of Sheffield has been the biggest public art event Sheffield has seen since the Herd of Sheffield event in 2016. It’s brightened the city’s streets and open spaces throughout the summer of 2021 whilst celebrating Sheffield’s Steel City heritage and creative talent.

This free event is your chance to say a last goodbye to all 60 large bear sculptures as they gather in one place for a final send-off so you can grab a final selfie! tickettailor.com

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NIGHTLIFE

THE HARD GRAFT

The story of Kelham Island’s latest bar is a tale of two sets of siblings and begins in post-war, 1950s Sheffield when our first set of brothers, Jim and Tom McAnearney, escaped tough beginnings in Dundee by journeying south to become professional footballers for Sheffield Wednesday FC. Following a successful playing career, which included banging in ten goals for the Owls, younger brother Jim went on to manage the Millers and during this period in the early-70s he also opened Jim McAnearney (Machine Tools) Ltd in Neepsend.

The Burton Road unit stayed in the family long after Jim’s retirement, with his son Paul taking on the business and continuing its legacy with PJ McAnearney, the name of which can still be seen on the front of the building to this day.

As the area’s industry has declined though, the current generation of McAnearneys saw potential for a different kind of family-run businesses, one that capitalised on the rise in popularity of Kelham Island (and its ever-increasing encroachment

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on Neepsend) as a destination for a night out.

Spotting this trend and heeding their dad’s advice not to follow in his footsteps, brothers Brad, who works as a youth worker, and Ash, a PhD student and former teacher, set to work, with the help of their mum, to transform the outdoor space next door to their dad’s workshop into an all-new courtyard bar.

“This building has been in our family since the 70s,” explains Brad, “and we’ve seen this area change from what it was years ago. We wanted to be a part of that change as the area’s had so much of an impact on us.

We didn’t want to leave. We’re a family-run venue, and we’ve put a lot of work in ourselves to create somewhere that we would like to drink. There never any talk of getting contractors involved, so we’ve done as much as we could ourselves. Hence the name Grafters.”

At the beginning of September, on a Peddler Market weekend, after lots of hard work and their fair share of family disagreements (often resolved by rock, paper, scissors), they finally opened Grafters to the public for the very first time.

Brad said: “I think we underestimated the volume of people that we’d be getting through the door, which is always nice. It’s not a huge space. But we wanted it to feel comfortable if there’s only ten people in but equally comfortable if there’s 80. We wanted it to feel rustic, with a nod to the area, and I like the fact it feels more like a garden than a beer garden.”

Beer drinkers won’t be disappointed either, as while the bar may be small, with just three cask and two keg, it’s definitely mighty, offering a broad selection of cans and bottles, as well as premium spirits.

“We’re in Sheffield, which we consider to be the brewing capital of England, so we’ve got Abbeydale on at the minute,” says Brad. “But we’ll be going to Neepsend, Sheffield Brewery, Kelham Island Brewery, Triple Point, Lost Industry, Bradfield and Saint Mars, and more in the future.”

As well as the local beers, they also plan to have beers from

beyond the Sheffield boundaries and, slightly contentiously, currently have a pilsner on from Kirkstall Brewery, which is just down the road from where Ash lives in Leeds and was of course decided by the traditional rock, paper, scissors method.

They also serve premium lagers (including bottles of Alhambra, which is mainly to please their dad!) and beers from abroad, with Brad harbouring ambitious plans to have beers from every country that has a brewery.

How to enter the bar is not immediately obvious (at least it wasn’t to Exposed last month), so to find them, look out for the festoon lighting as you walk down Burton Road past Peddler, and head back up Percy Street to find the hidden entrance.

The bar opens from Thursday to Sunday every week and you’ll find Ash working behind the bar every night, with the occasional help of Brad. For more info, sling them a follow @graftersbar.

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saturday 16th october the 900

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monday 18th october shawn james gravedancer 7:30pm

saturday 9th october sweetness 7:30pm sunday 10th october fours 7:30pm tuesday 12th october night flight jessie reid 7:30pm wednesday 13th october goan dogs 7:30pm thursday 14th october do nothing 7:30pm

tony hawks pro skater live cover band

friday 22nd october sobriquet 7:30pm saturday 23rd october gender roles fes + public body 6pm tuesday 26th october mush 7:30pm weds 27th october white flowers 7:30pm sunday 31st october calligram + mastiff blind monarch + gozer + swamp coffin + naisian 5pm

HOME TO SHEFFIELD’S MOST eclectic SHOWS!

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Suinday 17 October 2021, Doors 7:30pm

newfamiliar fka skinny living humanist Friday 22 October 2021, Doors 7:30pm

the disney villains ball Monday 25 October 2021, Doors 7:30pm

terrorvision Friday 5 November 2021, Doors 7pm

the lawrence chaney show Sunday 14 November 2021, Doors 6:30pm

jaws Thursday 25 November 2021, Doors 7:30pm

loathe Sunday 12 December 2021, Doors 7:30pm

Friday 28 January 2022, Doors 9pm, 18+

creed bratton

808 state: live

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Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems

Benjamin francis leftwich Saturday 23 Octonber 2021, Doors 6pm

the craig charles funk & soul show Friday 25 February 2022, Doors 8pm. 18+

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Saturday 19 March 2022, Doors 7pm

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Friday 25 March 2022, Doors 7:pm

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NIGHTLIFE

TOP PICKS ALL NIGHT CHAOS: CHAOS IN THE CBD DRYAD WORKS // 23 OCTOBER // £12 Chaos in the CBD return to the Steel City for their Dryad Works debut, bringing the All Night Chaos UK tour vibes to the iconic Sinai Sound System.

Main warehouse support comes from Wow & Flutter and Fortythree’s Jake K and Loups, while Colecta, Bambino and KWAKE will be throwing it down in The Workshop room. dryad.works

BRINGING THE MOJO Award-winning bar operators MOJO have opened a new bar in Sheffield this month.

MOJO are set to bring their cocktails, American cuisine and rock n’ roll inspired decor and music to the vacant ground floor unit in the NUM building, next door to Turtle Bay. Set over two floors, the new 4,400 sq. ft premises has undergone a 750k refurbishment and will cater for 350 with additional seating on the ground floor and first floor terrace. Their latest addition will become the sixth bar in the Mojo group which already has venues in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Harrogate and Nottingham.

The bar group says it will offer

shuffleboard, beer pong as well as large screens for sports fans to watch matches, PLUS a private event space for more intimate gatherings. It will also have a new menu with a focus on Americanstyle pizzas.

Martin Greenhow, Mojo’s managing director, said: “Rock n’ roll is in our soul, it’s part of our DNA. Sheffield is an obvious Mojo location – with its fabulous music heritage, these streets are ours!”

“The city has a great culture around its diverse music scene and that’s something we’re very much looking forward to being

a part of.”

“Life is finally returning to normal and we’re excited to help bring cities back to life and see people enjoying the electric atmosphere that we’re known for.”

“To be opening our sixth bar as we’re just coming out of a nationwide lockdown is a massive achievement; the hospitality industry has definitely been one of the hardest hit industries during the pandemic and we’re just as excited as our guests to be back dancing on tables and bars – especially in this vibrant city.” @mojosheffield

THE TUESDAY CLUB: FLOATING POINTS FOUNDRY // 19 OCTOBER // £11.25 The iconic Sheffield dance institution hosts musical maverick Floating Points.

Expect an unforgettable set fusing a wide range of genres from one of the most innovative electronic music producers on the scene. tuesday-club.co.uk CURSES (LIVE) FEWER THAN ONE // 15 OCTOBER // £11.25 One of theIS city’A s newest WHAT nightlife spots welcomes TXOTX? Berlin-based musician and A txotx (pronounced “choch”) Curses theirinShalesis aDJ toast that to began the moor venue, combining cider houses of the Spanish NewCountry.

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EXPOSED MEETS RUMBI TAURO

“Just seeing people responding to your music and dancing. It’s been such a long time to wait and we’ve missed it.”

MUSIC

SHARING THE LOVE I first saw Solar Love Society in the summer of 2018 and became a fan instantly. Several gigs later, we were all set to meet up for a chat, but agreed to wait a few weeks until their first album was released. Then the world went mad.

But finally, after a long and frustrating wait due to covid, their first album, Now Is The Time, is finished. I met up with Jina, the lead singer, and Joe, who plays keyboard and percussion, over a pint or two in the Dog and Partridge to find out what’s been happening since we last spoke.

Words: Mark Perkins This last year and a half must have been so frustrating for you. Who knew we’d have to wait so long to talk about your first album!

Jina: It certainly has. We played our first gigs in 2018, had a full year of playing live, then... nothing. We tried to play together online, but it didn’t work. It’s hard when you all live apart. Even though Joe and I live together, we needed the whole band to make anything meaningful.

How much of the album had you finished before the lockdown?

Jina: We started recording in October 2019, went into the studio and recorded the drums, bass, keyboards, horn overdubs, some percussion and vocal overdubs, but we then put it on hold over the winter. We were ready to start up again in early 2020, and then it all stopped for a year and a half. We could have returned to the studio earlier, working remotely with the producer, but we needed to have everyone in there together – and it was worth the wait. The album was recorded with Dave Hadley at The Laundry Rooms studios and was mixed and mastered by Martin Smith at MU studios, which is also based at The Laundry Rooms. They were brilliant. We’d highly recommend those guys and the studio for anyone looking to do some great quality recording.

Could you describe the Solar Love Society sound, and maybe tell me about some of your influences?

Jina: It’s not easy! There’s such an eclectic mix of sounds. I suppose there’s a basic reggae sound, with lots of offbeat, but mixed with funk, soul, ska and some dub on our live songs.

There are even elements of latin. We try to mix it up in the live show. For me, some of my influences are Grace Slick from Jefferson Airplane, and Soundgarden too. I’m really into a powerful vocal performance. Also Roisin Murphy from Moloko, which some people have said I sound like.

Powerful, straight vocals.

Joe: I’m big into soul, and my brother Tom and I were into reggae since we were kids growing up together, getting into it from punk. Alex is really into funk, which comes out on the bass part on ‘Power’s Out’.

Tell me about the rest of the band?

Joe: Tom, on trumpet and vocals, is my brother, and his wife Sarah plays sax. We were all playing in a band called Steel City Rhythm from about 2013. Jina joined as the lead singer in 2017, just before the band called it a day. We knew the four of us wanted to carry on working together, and the two of us went to Asia for a few months and wrote some material. When we returned, we recruited Alex on bass, Marcus became our sound engineer and after a few different drummers, we settled on Sam. Jina: We still want to improve our line-up though. We’d love to add a guitar to the mix. I want to sound more psychedelic; I’d love some crazy guitar solos, maybe add a more 70s or even 60s feel to the music. Joe plays the Hammond organ, which is a sound we love, and the look of the band on stage is very important to us. We need to add a guitar to take over from Joe on the rhythm section, to allow him to improvise some crazy keyboard.

Joe: When we were recording, I layered some extra keyboard parts, but I can’t play all of them live, so we need to have other options. We need to get a guitarist, but it’s really difficult with this kind of material. We need a player who likes playing both reggae and psychedelic guitar solos!

I’m sure there must be someone out there. If there’s anyone reading this who’s interested, please get in touch!

How do you write your songs?

Jina: It varies from song to song but generally it starts with the chord progressions and people add their parts like the drums, bass and horn riffs, so it’s very much a group thing.

The vocal melodies and lyrics usually come from whichever one of us is singing that particular part. The final structures and arrangements develop through working on the songs together in rehearsals.

I can’t wait to see you play live again. I bet you’ve really missed it. As much as I’ve enjoyed the recorded songs, that’s where your music really comes alive.

Jina: Yeah, we have played some crazy gigs. The Washington was a memorable one, perhaps not for all the right reasons.

There were so many of us crammed on the stage, but the atmosphere was great. We need to play on a bigger stage.

We’ve actually just played our first gig in over a year. We played the Lindisfarne Festival, which was very special. Just seeing people responding to your music and dancing. It’s been such a long time to wait and we’ve missed it.

What gigs have you got coming up?

We’re playing in Crookes at Mango Rescue Team’s album launch on November 27th, and we’re planning some more. We can’t wait for people to be able to come and see us again, especially since the album is now out. We’ve got some YouTube videos available, and we’re planning on announcing more very soon.

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ED COSENS THE FIRST RECORD I BOUGHT The first single I bought was Vic and Bob’s ‘I’m a Believer’… recorded with EMF I believe! It was a cassette in those little paper slips. Not sure why I bought it. I guess I liked the song – didn’t know at the time it was a cover of the Monkees classic – and also I was just becoming aware of Vic and Bob and thought they were funny, and pretty mental, which is something that appealed to me! The first album I bought was Bad by Michael Jackson, again on cassette. I remember saving up my bits of pocket money (the bits I didn’t spend on sweets!) and went out and bought it.

I listened to it over and over. Loved it.

Ed has announced his debut headline gig as a solo artist and plays Abbeydale Picture House in Sheffield on 19th November.

Tickets will go on general sale at 10am on 17th September via edcosens.com

MY FIRST GIG My first proper gig in a proper venue was Cast at Sheffield City Hall. Me and a group of mates from school all got tickets. As a huge fan of all things Britpop it was amazing. I’ll not tell you what happened in the melee and crush at the front barrier just before Cast came on, but let’s say I’d have a couple of cheeky beers and didn’t want to lose my spot!

THE FIRST SONG I PERFORMED The first song I properly performed in public I think would have definitely been either an Oasis song or perhaps a Beatles song. I performed at a school Christmas assembly with a couple of mates in about Year 9 I think. I’m going to plump for ‘Wonderwall’.

A SONG I WISH I’D WROTE ‘Into My Arms’ by Nick Cave. It’s just such a beautiful song; the lyrics and pictures Nick paints with his words are just amazing and it’s so simple. I like the fact that it’s a proper love song but because it’s Nick Cave, it doesn’t really come across as one on first listen with his familiar vocal delivery. It’s a slightly leftfield love song, but one that tops the pile for me.

I FIRST FELL IN LOVE WITH MUSIC Sitting in the back of the family car as a young kid driving away on summer holidays and listening to my mum’s old cassette version of the Beatles’ Red Album. I guess it was the first time there was a concentrated delivery of music in my life and those early Beatles songs, as well as being great are very accessible to a 92 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK

young mind! It’s definitely where music became a thing to me and even if it was subconscious at the time, it most certainly planted the seed for later life and what I do now.

A SONG I CAN’T GET OUT OF MY HEAD AT THE MINUTE …

There’s two answers to this question: the cool answer and the slightly less cool answer! My cool answer would be ‘Hope’ by Arlo Parks – just a beautiful song and a brilliant album.

Perhaps the slightly more honest answer though is ‘Levitating’ by Dua Lipa! My eldest son Arlo absolutely loves it and plays it all the time so it’s definitely stuck in my head. It is a great pop tune though – so sorry, not sorry!

ONE SONG THAT I CAN’T GET OUT OF MY HEAD AT THE MINUTE This has to be ‘On and On’ by Longpigs and their album The Sun Is Often Out. Again going

back to the Britpop thing, but with Longpigs being a Sheffield band and the time it was released in 1995, I was definitely going through and experiencing a lot of the things you do at that age, finding ‘love’ for the first time, first heartbreaks and getting up to mischief. It definitely resonates with me to this day and I still can’t hear that song and indeed album without stopping in my tracks and feeling those same feelings. Amazing how music can do that to you!

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

It was summertime and me and my best friend were skipping class by hiding in the school toilets. We shared my earphones and I played her ‘Violet’ by Hole. I’d recently got into the band and I was watching my friend’s face as she heard Courtney Love scream for the first time. I told her, “I’m gonna learn to scream like that someday” – and I did.

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TOP PICKS LAURA MARLING Leadmill // 9 October // £25 Indie-folk royalty Laura Marling brought forward the release of Song For Our Daughter in the midst of lockdown last Easter as the pandemic took hold across the globe. It was received with widespread acclaim, and deservedly picked up Mercury Prize and Grammy Award nominations. These shows will be Laura’s first headline dates in the UK for over five years, when she toured the essential Semper Femina back in March 2017.

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GOAN DOGS Record Junkee // 13 October // £12 GOAN DOGS bring their own brand of warped guitar pop, laced with infectious hooks and irresistible grooves to Sheffield. Ten years on the scene, their stunning live shows and self-released material have gained them a loyal following throughout the band’s evolution. ents24.com

Ayup Gender Roles! How’s your day going?

Hiya! All good thanks. Sun is out, tunes are blasting – can’t complain!

How’ve the band coped with the sheer madness of the past 18 months?

We’ve been healthy, somewhat happy and productive as heck! We were lucky enough to be able to have a lock up-space and basically wrote throughout the showless times.

It kept us sane and we’ve even been able to record new music as soon as restrictions started to lift!

Can you sum up how it feels to be back on a stage after such a long time away?

Absolutely bonkers. We thought we’d missed it, then we went on stage for the first time and realised how much we actually missed it. Our first shows back were on the way to Reading and Leeds festival which was definitely bucket list. Thankfully, we were able to do something more our style first, doing two intimate sold-out shows in Brighton and London which went OFF. We’re very lucky to have such loyal fans.

We’re looking forward to welcoming to you in Sheff this month at Record Junkee. For those not yet in the know, how would sum up a Gender Roles live gig?

Thank you! Very stoked to come back and play, the show in 2019 was really fun! For those that are not yet in the know, prepare to be welcomed wholeheartedly, expect to boogie in a sweaty, steamy room and lose your voice with a bunch of other legends!

Speaking of welcomes, The ‘Dead or Alive’

single, released earlier this year, is a welcome adrenaline shot of dynamic, in-yerface indie punk – just the ticket to ease us back into the moshpit. What we’d like to know is: if you had to pick one person, dead or alive, to attend a Gender Roles gig… who would it be and why?

Alive: Matt Berry because he’s got the best cheering/ heckling voice. Dead: Charlie Chaplin so he could get on stage and make the show really 'out there'.

Finally, what else have you got up your sleeves for 2021?

Touring for the rest of the year! Anytime in-between, plan more tours and try to make room to sort out the next release for early 2022!

KAT EATON Yellow Arch Studios // 19 October // £12.50+bf Cardiff-born, Sheffield-raised Kat Eaton celebrates the release of her debut album Talk To Me with her worldclass band, featuring life-long collaborator and husband, Nick Atkinson, who also grew up in Sheffield and produced and co-wrote Kat’s album.

Whereas some debut albums show artists still finding their feet and sonic direction, Kat is unashamedly bold & confident in her abilities as a vocalist and songwriter, effortlessly merging Soul, and classic R&B throughout a mature and well-rounded 10 tracks. yellowarch.com

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SOMETHING FISHY Cult comedy cabaret collective Fish Pie make their return to Sheffield’s Theatre Deli for their first show in nearly two years this month.

‘Lost at Shore’ sees the Yorkshire alternative comedy collective return with their biggest show yet featuring new characters, original songs, choreography and all the firm favourites that made the show a hit.

Trawlerman Captain Fish Fingers and his merry crew will return to embark on another adventure across the seas in search of cabaret talent but this time, the stakes are raised, as it’s not just the fictional Seas of Sheffield and the Wisewood working men’s and women’s and gender-neutral social club that is at risk but all theatres in the Western world. Can Captain Fishfingers find his crew, find his boat and more importantly, find his lunch in this barnstorming adventure across the oceans?

Initially created at DINA in Sheffield, the group

started by setting themselves the challenge of writing a brand-new show each month with the same recurring characters.

Having done over 13 shows, this one brings together all the best bits from those shows and a storyline that is their most ambitious yet. Writer and creator Stan Skinny said that his aim with FishPie was to create something that was ‘silly, surreal and was a real delight to behold, a real funfair for the senses.’

Fish Pie brings together the comedic and musical talents of Stan Skinny, Helen Rice, Joe Kent Walters, Freddie Hayes, Lois Conlan, Laura Hegarty, Terri Silver, and Lucy Haighton and is a surrealist theatrical experience for those that enjoy the likes of the Mighty Boosh and Pee-Wee’s Playhouse and is set to be the perfect theatrical antidote to a difficult few years.

ED BYRNE 4 OCTOBER // SHEFFIELD CITY HALL // £30.10 Due to the continued success of Ed Byrne’s “If I’m Honest…” UK tour this additional date has been added in response to enthusiastic public demand.

Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children. Since storming the Edinburgh Festival in 2019, this masterclass in observational comedy has been filling venues across the country with available tickets in short supply. sheffieldcityhall.co.uk JIMEOIN 6 OCTOBER // SHEFFIELD CITY HALL // £19.55 A brilliant evening of world-class comedy from the Irishman internationally celebrated as one of live stand-up’s true masters. Jimeoin’s cheeky, no-gimmicks and superbly observed brand of humour that has his audiences in stitches worldwide. sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

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THE BEST (AND WORST) OF BOND… JAMES BOND Words: Cal Reid It’s the longest-running and most successful movie franchise to date, and it’s no mystery why. Since an explosive cinematic debut in 1962, Ian Fleming’s suave super spy James Bond 007 has starred in 25 films, the latest of which, No Time to Die, was released following significant Covid-related delays on 30th September.

Any ‘best of’ list is always subjective, and in the case of the Bond films it’s especially difficult since they are so different from each other and appeal to such a wide audience it’s very hard to justify your own as the ultimate ranking. In my dorky opinion, there are only two Bond films you can objectively call bad (Die Another Day and The Man with the Golden Gun), and even then, there is some merit in them, albeit much less than the rest of the franchise. In celebration of the recent release, I’ve put together my five top Bond films, ordered by date of release....

Dr. No (1962) It might seem lazy to include the first on here but honestly, it’s Connery’s best film. It’s snappy, gorgeous to look at, and brilliantly scripted. One must bear in mind that proceeding action and spy films had nothing compared to this, not even Hitchcock’s North by Northwest. Presented in lavish Eastman Color with a hot new star that was to Britain what Brando was to America, ushering in a new age of leading men in the early 1960s along with Steve McQueen and Paul Newman across the pond. Not only that, but it also signalled the arrival of a new type of screen hero, a slightly dangerous and unpredictable edge that had never been portrayed through the conservative post-war years. It established the instantly recognisable Monty Norman theme, 98 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK

the gun barrel opening and Ken Adam’s Nazi-inspired villain lairs.

Very firm and innovative foundations laid here, and still a strong film when viewed today.

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) Unique for several reasons, this was the first time we had a different actor take on the role; in this case it was car salesman and model George Lazenby. Opening titles with no vocals, yes, but believe me John Barry’s opening is arguably the best Bond score ever. Finally, the ending, which I will not spoil here in case anyone has yet to see this instalment. Although Lazenby is hardly a sophisticated actor, he carries an assertive assurance in his movement and body language.

Next to Daniel Craig he is the best Bond in a fight. Some of the hits he lands are positively wince-inducing, aided by the fast cutting which foreshadows Paul Greengrass’ Bourne films. Telly Savalas, able to play both hero or villain with great ease, is the franchise’s best Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Over time it has grown in stature and is rightly considered one of the strongest films in the series.

Live and Let Die (1973) The end of the 1960s was a time of great change in the West, particularly from a cultural perspective. The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were hot, and America was tearing itself apart over Vietnam and the Civil Rights Movement. The studio system was drawing its last breath, so there was significant doubt that 007, a symbol of colonial traditions, would have any place in the new landscape of the 70s. This was one factor that caused George Lazenby to stick around for only one outing.

Connery had been brought back for a tired financially motivated swan song in 1971 which featured Blofeld in drag, and a moon buggy. Roger Moore, star of the immensely popular ITC shows The Saint and The

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Persuaders!, had been on the cards for some time, but his own schedule and Eon’s desire to fill seats with Connery had delayed his taking on the role for several years. Finally in 1973, Moore’s Bond made his entrance, supported by a brilliant Wings song. It was a perfect change in direction for the time.

Moore’s Bond was an effective combination of suaveness, charm, and occasional ruthlessness.

Licence to Kill (1989) The most violent of the Bond movies, this harsh, sometimes nasty adventure features Timothy Dalton’s 007 going out to get revenge on ruthless drug lord Franz Sanchez, played with scene-chewing excellence by Robert Davi, after the baddie feeds his friend Felix Leiter to a shark. Many consider this film to be way too violent, trying to keep up with the recent success of Die Hard, but Dalton’s Bond is pure Fleming here: ruthless, detached, and slightly unhinged. The climatic truck chase is a simple but well-crafted final act that ends with Bond dispatching his enemy in an incredibly grisly and satisfying fashion. The song is arguably the most forgettable in the series after Another Way to Die, but the rest of the score by Michael Kamen makes up for this. It also has the most exciting gun barrel in the franchise!

Casino Royale (2006) I can already hear people asking why Skyfall isn’t holding the top spot, and I will concede: Skyfall is probably the best Bond film to date. However, the accomplishments of Casino Royale cannot be ignored, especially since it arrived after the catastrophe that was Die Another Day and the superior sequel to The Bourne Identity which had been released in 2004. From the opening, where Craig’s Bond savagely kills an enemy operative in a public bathroom, we know that this 007 is not messing around. Craig embodies every element of Fleming’s literary character: an attractive, maladjusted, deadly, but sensitive government assassin with style and expensive tastes.

A man you are drawn towards, but really shouldn’t get close to. The stunts are still some of the most exiting in all of cinema, with an authenticity the franchise has always excelled at presenting. Look no further than the parkour chase after the beautifully designed opening credits. The plot is faithful to the novel, grounded in reality, and explores an emotional side of 007 not shown since On Her Majesty’s back in 1969. This kind of depth gave an extra dimension to the super spy that was developed in subsequent Craig films.

Dune Sicario director Dennis Villeneuve delivers the first half of his Frank Herbert adaptation. Reviews have already been glowing. It’s already done better than the notorious David Lynch version at least, but those who aren’t hardcore sci-fi fans may find the length and depth of the story off-putting.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage Tom Hardy is back as the journalist with a symbiotic parasite attached to him. The first one was a real mess, but the sequel still promises fans of the Spider-Man villain the chance to see the psychotic Carnage in live action for the first time.

The Many Saints of Newark This prequel to the highly successful and rightly renowned HBO show The Sopranos sees young Tony Soprano (played by the late James Gandolfini’s son Michael) shaped into the future mob boss by his shifty uncle played, as you might expect, by Ray Liotta.

Halloween Kills The sequel to the sequel that ignored all the other sequels, whilst referencing the stand-alone third sequel from 1982. I didn’t think much of the previous one, but this does look at least to offer the kind of balls-to-the-walls violence that Michael Myers has become famous for.

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It’s that time of year when the Steel City gets nice and busy again, as we welcome the return of our resident student population.

Whether you are new to the city or returning to your term-time home for studies, here’s an overview of what the Sheffield LGBTQ+ has to offer.

Both universities and Sheffield College have active LGBTQ+ student societies putting on a range of socials and events throughout the year. Head to your respective students’ union to see what’s coming up.

If you are looking for the city’s queer venues, then head to the bottom of the Moor, where you will find Dempseys, Queer Junction and Spirit of Sheffield. There are also regular monthly nights down at Kelham Island at Piña and Yellow Arch Studios and a short journey away in S6 there are drag nights at Malin Bridge Inn. We have a host of pop-up events taking place across the city with queer art and drag from Andro and Eve and our own drag groups Funky Beavers (drag queens) and The Full Montys (drag kings). The Leadmill nightclub also hosts regular drag nights with most of RuPaul’s alumni having sashayed their runway at some point.

There is regular queer film and theatre to enjoy at Showroom Cinema and Theatre Deli. Sheffield is very much a festival city and you can usually find a good amount of queer content in our annual events Doc/Fest, Festival of Debate, Off The Shelf and others. We also usually have an annual pride festival each summer, which hopefully is due to return in 2022 following two years off due to Covid.

Sheffield’s ‘scene’ on first glance may not seem as big as some other cities in terms of gay villages/areas, but we have lots of pop-up DIY, community-led events which feels a lot more Sheffield. It can sometimes be more difficult to hunt out what’s happening, so check this here LGBTQ+ column in Exposed every month to see what’s coming up or head to facebook.com/ sheffieldlgbtevents for up to date listings.

In addition to the official LGBTQ+ events, we also have a number of very queer-friendly nights and venues, including Rutland Arms next to Hallam Union, Nightowls at Sidney and Matilda and house night CuckooBox. So, here’s a big friendly welcome to you all – and happy exploring!

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It’s October already and we all know what that means – spooky season! So dust off your broomsticks and get ready to celebrate Halloween AKA Gay Christmas.

First up, following the success of their launch event, we see the return of PSSY Culture promoting female, non-binary and queer artists at Yellow Arch Studios (Sat 23 Oct) with spooky tunes, fancy dress and a night full of fun. Also helping make Kelham Island a little queerer, we have new monthly night Piña is Burning (Fri 29 Oct) – a big queer disco with music dedicated to all things funky, big gay disco beats and ballroom vibes. And for one night only we have the Club Xes reunion (Sat 2 Oct) taking place at Red Lion, bringing back staff and regulars from what was a staple of Sheffield’s LGBT+ scene until it’s closure 12 years ago – with original DJ Baby D back behind the decks. All three events will also be raising money for Sheffield’s LGBTQ+ youth charity, SAYiT. There are more spooky season celebrations at Malin Bridge Inn where Miss Tish Ewe and Electric Blue will be hosting their Halloween Drag Queen Bingo and show (Sat 23 Oct) with four games of bonkers bingo with hundreds of pounds worth of prizes, Halloween audience games, cabaret show and comedy. And over at Hillsborough Arena, Funky Beavers Emma Maezin, Ditzy O’Darlin, Vivian Twist and Miss Cleo present their HalloQueen! Show (Sat 20

Oct).

Elsewhere we have Spirit of Halloween at Spirit of Sheffield (Sat 30 Oct) hosted

by Anna Kissed with a guest DJ slot from Katy B. Spirit will also be hosting a special drag race viewing party every Thursday for Season 3 of Drag Race UK, plus LGBT+ Sheffield’s Women’s Disco (Sat 9 Oct) and as Rainbow Blades (Sheffield United’s LGBTQ+ supporters club) partner venue will be hosting pre-match socials every home game throughout the season.

If you are a student, whether new or returning, Sheffield University are hosting a packed calendar of socials and events. Head to one of their weekly Friday Coffee Socials, starting on Fri 1 Oct, to meet other LGBT+ students in their private lounge in the SU and check out what they have coming up.

Last but by no means least, over the past year staying in was the new going out, so if you want an event you can join from the comfort of your own sofa, check out Andro and Eve’s Video Call Calamity (Wed 6 Oct) – an exciting new show by Zoyander Street and Dietrich Squinkifer.

Video Call Calamity is an online interactive play about the awkwardness of video calls, and the scripts and protocols that we use to try to pass as ‘normal’. Audience members are invited (but not forced!) to take on the roles of two of the main characters, while the rest of the audience creates the script live, through voting and text chat. Expect some big feelings, uncomfortable silences,

SPIRIT OF SHEFFIELD THURSDAYS: Drag Race UK viewing Party Every home game: Rainbow Blades prematch social SAT 9 OCT: LGBT+ Sheffield Womens Disco SAT 30 OCT: Ha Spirit Halloween facebook.com/spiritofsheffield SHEFF UNI LGBT+ COFFEE SOCIAL FRI 1 OCT: Sheffield Students Union facebook.com/SHEFLGBT CLUB XES REUNION SAT 2 OCt: Red Lion facebook.com/TheRedLion.SHF VIDEO CALL CALAMITY WED 6 OCT: Online wandroandeve.com PSSY CULTURE HALLOWEEN PARTY SAT 23 OCT: Yellow Arch Studios instagram.com/pssy_culture HALLOWEEN DRAG QUEEN BINGO & SHOW SAT 23 OCT: Malin Bridge Inn facebook.com/MalinBridgeInnPage PIÑA IS BURNING FRI 29 OCT: Piña barpina.co.uk HALLOQUEEN! SAT 30 OCT: Hillsborough Arena funkybeavershow.co.uk

and unsolicited rants about queerness and neurodiversity.

That’s your lot for this month! Will catch you again in the November issue.

Until next time, love and rainbows...

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O’NEILLS

Stockbridge’s Cutting Edge O’Neills opened on Manchester Road in April this year and we spoke to owner Jake O’Neill to get the lowdown on the exciting new emporium It’s fair to say, that as far as Stocksbridge barbers go, O’Neills is a wee bit different to the other shops in the area.

In fact, calling it merely a barber shop is underselling it somewhat, as, while you can simply pop in and get your ears lowered by their amazing team of friendly barbers, you would be neglecting the opportunity to do a whole lot more with your visit.

Chief amongst those extra pursuits is the chance to chill out with a coffee and a slice of cake in the ‘Grounded’ café area, but soon you’ll also be able sink and a cheeky pint (or three) when their license goes through.

It’s not just what’s on offer that marks it out as different either. While we waited for owner Jake to finish a trim, sipping our flat white while The Doors crooned out of the speakers, we had the chance to fully take in the surroundings. It’s hard to miss features like the huge, barbered skull mural, or the traffic lights looming over the café area which makes the industrial feel of the café space pop.

Dare we say it, it all feels a bit Kelham Island on this particular stretch of Manchester Road.

And, in fact, that’s sort of what owner and Stocksbridge local Jake O’Neill was going for. He explained: “As soon as we get the premises licence it’s going to have a bit of a Kelham Island bar feel, and we’re planning to have live music as well.

I’d describe it as a smaller, Stocksbridge version of Kelham Island’s Church, which is absolutely wicked and kind of where I came up with the idea to have the the bar as well.

The new additions have been made possible by the success and subsequent move from their original, smaller premises just down the road in Fox Valley.

“It was originally just going to be O’Neills barber shop again,” explains Jake, “but we’ve kind of expanded it into two businesses now because of the size. The idea was to have an emporium, so we’ve got the barber shop and then Grounded Coffee and Bar, which is being run by my uncle and my step dad.

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we went from doing nothing, to all of a sudden, boom!

“Since then, it’s been amazing. There’s been so much excitement from people. Obviously, we were already established, and we’ve been in the area for about two years now, so people were aware us as a barber, but the feedback for the coffee and bar has been amazing. The coffee shop’s been doing really well.”

Word spreads quickly in the area and he’s already had the pleasure of trimming everyone from professional footballers to members of the Sheffield music world establishment and since opening on 12 April, they have already experimented with a few evening events, taking advantage of temporary events licenses.

Jake tells us these have been ‘buzzing’ and he is looking forward to bringing his other passion and first love, music, to the forefront of the emporium.

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nent as a gigging drummer.

It wasn’t until he was working on construction sites alongside gigging with the band that Jake looked to his mum’s profession as the inspiration for a career change. From there he dropped the drum sticks and picked up the scissors and began honing his craft at the likes of city centre snippers, Taylor Taylor and Savilles.

Jake said: “At the time I started getting interested in cutting hair, it was when the whole proper barbering scene came back to life. Classic haircuts, shaving and cigars. The clothes and all that, and when Peaky Blinders came out, that obviously helped grow its popularity.

“I lived in the city centre for a bit, but I quit where I was working at the time and came home, and basically just said, ‘f**k it I’m gonna open my own shop!’

Given Jake’s ties to the area, he took the plunge and opened O’Neill’s version I in the entrance to Stocksbridge’s popular shopping centre, Fox Valley.

“I’m from around here and I know a lot of people from around here, so I already had a clientele in Stocksbridge.” Said Jake. “I wanted to give people a proper barbers shop, a proper gentleman’s social club, and it just took off.

“I couldn’t be happier with it, but It’s not been easy, it’s been bloody hard at times. If you’re start starting something for yourself, you’ve got to go through that stage.

“It’s all about customer service for us. We give out free beers and people come in and talk about all kinds of stuff, whether it’s football or how they’re feeling mentally, I just want people to feel like it’s a place to come in and be themselves and not feel judged.”

With the new bar, things look to be about to kick into another gear for O’Neills, but not content to rest on his laurels, Jake already has plans for a pop-up barbers at next year’s Tramlines, as well as further plans for live music events in Grounded.

“We’re really excited for the future.” adds Jake, “O’Neills is not just a place for haircuts, it’s a chilled out place, somewhere where you can just come down, let your hair down and have a laugh.”

We can’t wait to see how O’Neills continues to stand out from the crowd in Stocksbridge.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES

THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC WITH HUDDERSFIELD EV With the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) rocketing in recent years, Huddersfield EV founder Sam Walker tells us everything there is to know about EV charging point installation, the grants available and why we need to keep ahead of the game.

As an experienced electrician with ten years under his belt, Sam Walker saw the potential in EV charge point installations and an opportunity to get ahead of the 2030 government plans to go all electric.

Combining his concern over the environment and his passion to make a difference, Huddersfield EV was created in December 2020, installing domestic and commercial charge points, to assist people on their electric journey.

Since then, the industry has been booming.

“The demand for EV charger instillation is growing ridiculously quickly – the future is looking very bright. The more popular EVs become, the more people are needing charge points at home, especially with the recent growth of people switching electric for work vehicles.”

Sam explains how home installations have become a lot easier with the government grants available to help with the cost.

“There are government grants available to assist clients with the payment of home installations, which is actually a very straight-forward process.

All the client has to do is fill in a little bit of paperwork to make sure they qualify for the grant. The rest of the work is done by the installer. The grant can save clients up to £350 so it makes a huge difference.”

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Huddersfield EV also works hard to support clients with any concerns.

Sam said: “Part of the job is making sure you’re helping clients select the right charge point to suit their lifestyle. The main concern I get approached about is the client not knowing which charge point to pick due to the volume of variety out there. That is when I work with the client to make sure they’re making the right decision.

“There are also a lot of questions surrounding how to make sure the charge points can be locked.

The variety of charge points come with different locking systems, but the main ways are through apps, using ID cards or simply using a padlock.”

Sam reveals what to look out for when considering a charge point and offers his expert advice for the search.

“With the product being electric, you need to ensure the product you go for has good reliability, excellent customer care and is future proof to make sure it keeps up with technology.

“Sometimes that means you can’t just pick the cheapest option, but it does ensure clients have got a product that suits their needs – and that will last.”

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CULTURE

Typical Girls A new play created by Sheffield Theatres and Clean Break, written by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and featuring the music of influential all-female punk band The Slits, is set to take the Crucible by storm later this month.

Set in a mental health unit inside a prison, Typical Girls follows a group of women who discover the music of punk rock band The Slits and form their own group. Billed as part-gig, part-play, it promises a funny, fierce and furious live performance, and we caught up with Róisín McBrinn, joint artistic director of Clean Break, to find out what audiences can expect.

For the uninitiated, could you tell us a bit about it Typical Girls?

It is a play with songs from the Slits – it’s a really fun, light play with a very good heart that hopefully addresses some very big issues. We wanted to get these stories of women in criminal justice out to as many people as possible.

You mentioned that the play features music by the Slits.

I’m curious to know whether the name of the play originated from their single Typical girls?

Yes, it features the Slits hugely. When Morgan [Lloyd Malcolm] was coming up with the context of the play she wanted the music to be as reflective and truthful of the world in regard to female prisons, but also the anger and rage she felt about the impression around that, she was really interested in the fact that there are women suffering in prison, so the slits became the absolute anthem of that anger and that rage but also that need for social justice. The reason why Morgan chose that title is because these women that you meet on stage, they completely and utterly share so many of the expectations of the typical girls mentioned in the song. They are much more complicated and multifaceted regarding what is expected.

What are some of the key themes the play touches on?

The women in the play are suffering with mental health issues. For example, some of these women have been diagnosed with a personality disorder, so mental health is one of the themes we explore. The other key themes are creativity of expression and rebellion. We look at what resistance from within the prison looks like.

Would you say that it also looks at gender roles and how women are misinterpreted?

Yes! As an all-female organisation, one of the main reasons

we challenge gender roles is to ensure that women are taking up space and given opportunities and because we believe that women are misrepresented, so they definitely need to have their stories represented properly.

One of Clean Break’s aims is to use theatre to keep the subject of women in prison on the cultural radar, why is this important?

We believe that theatre does two transformative things: one it brings audiences and communities together through stories and reaches into the audience’s heads and allows them to see the multifaceted nature and complexity of what we have written about women being portrayed in stereotypical ways. The other thing is the way theatre can allow women to transform themselves. We work with people who have been in the criminal justice system, and we really work with those women by using theatre to help them transform their lives.

What has working been like following on from the pandemic, has the way you approach working on the stage changed or has everything gone back to the way it was before?

Sheffield Crucible has been a leading light and has really considered how to work safely with the cast and creatives – it has been great to work with them in that regard. It is different but so much of it is still very similar, we are creatives who are really delighted to be back together, and our rehearsals have been very positive because of that.

What are the main things you want the audience to take away from Typical girls?

We want the audience to come away from this singing and dancing along to the music of the Slits, and we want them to come away from the theatre contemplating who we send to prison in the UK, how we treat women with extreme mental health issues and what the right way to help them is.

Finally, why do you think people should come and see this play?

It is a really joyous night out, full of bold and wild experiences for an audience but also a phenomenal cast who rock out and who are fun and joyful and who hopefully will bring on a great show.

Typical Girls will be at the Crucible Theatre from 24th September to 16th October, with the performance on 6th October being livestreamed and available to watch online. Tickets and more info available at sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.

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CULTURE

TOP PICKS FRUITCAKE – TEN COMMANDMENTS FROM THE PSYCH WARD 8 October // Theatre Deli // £12-£14 Comic, poet and reformed psychiatric nurse Rob Gee presents a user-friendly guide to losing the plot. Fruitcake charts a night shift on an acute psychiatric ward, seen through the eyes of a jaded nurse who hears the voice of God – a kindly Jamaican woman – who gives him ten benevolent commandments to help him through the shift; and life.

Theatredeli.co.uk MAGIC GOES WRONG 12-16 October // Lyceum // £15-£45 Back with their biggest comedy catastrophe to date, multi award-winning Mischief(The Play That Goes Wrong, BBC One’s The Goes Wrong Show) return to the stage with their hilarious new show created with magic legends, Penn & Teller. A hapless gang of magicians are staging an evening of grand illusion to raise cash for charity. But as the magic turns to mayhem, accidents spiral out of control and so does their fundraising target!

Sheffieldtheatres.co.uk LOVE N STUFF 13-16 October // Studio // £15-£17 Bindi and Mansoor were star-crossed lovers and now they’re everyone’s favourite couple. They’ve been happily married for years and have built a ife for themselves in the UK. But something’s not right; Mansoor’s decided to move back to India and is waiting in the departure lounge.

With two actors playing over 15 characters including a street-smart teenager, a hippy and a Scottish policewoman, this laugh-out-loud play is warming, silly and thoughtful.

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WHAT'S ON THIS OCTOBER This October, we mark Black History Month with an exhibition celebrating local Black artists; performances 'Can I Touch Your Hair? by Lekhani Chirwa (14/10) and 'Exploring the Man | Puberty' by Namiuki Dance Theatre (29/10) and with a double bill of horror films by Black creatives in Cinema of Nostalgia (19/10).

Check out our full fantastic programme of comedy, spoken word and more this month...

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Can I Touch Your Hair?

Lekhani Chirwa Drama | 16+

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Cinema of Nostaglia | Horror with guest speaker Maisha Wester Double bill of Black horror films | 16+

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Vessel Laura Wyatt O'Keeffe Drama | 14+

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Test, Track, Trace Next Left Drama | Comedy | Poetry | Music | 16+

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Planet LOL the future is unwritten Drama | Comedy | Sci-fi | 12+

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Exploring the Man | Puberty Namiuki Dance Theatre Dance | 11+

Black History Month Exhibition Drama | 16+ 4- 30/10 Tax Return Workshop Drama | 16+ | Free 5/10

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Catch 22 Years Katie O’Brien Comedy | 15+

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The Empathy Experiment 2.0 Rose Condo Poetry | 12+

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Fruitcake - Ten Commandments from the Psych Ward | Rob Gee Spoken word | Comedy | 16+

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Theatre Remixed Workshop Theatre Sound Design Workshop | 16+ | PWYF

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Lost at Shore Fish Pie Cabaret Comedy | 14+

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30-31/10 Hip Hop Horror Party Party | 18+

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CULTURE / ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

MARC BARKER Exposed caught up with Sheffieldbased illustrator Marc Barker to talk artistic inspiration, anthropomorphism and pesky new algorithms.

Hi Marc, how did you first get into illustration?

Well, I’ve enjoyed drawing since I was a kid. I used to really enjoy copying characters from the comics I read and making up my own little stories. I kind of drifted away from it for a while in my twenties and thirties, but was encouraged to pick up the pencils again by my wife.

I find it a great way to relax now. I love to get the ideas in my head down on paper and see where they go. It’s only recently that I have started to take my illustration more “seriously” – doing commissions for people, producing illustrations for local magazines and having a bit more direction with my ideas.

Are there any specific artists whose work influences you?

Oh god! Where do I start? There are so many different artists that inspire me at different times and for different reasons. I’m still quite inspired by a lot of comic artists, especially Jack Kirby these days, but apart from that, people like Even Cagle (@hypermirage), Peter Diamond, Killian Eng, Ian Mcque, Jesse Lonergan, Dave McKean, Nico Delort, Becky Cloonan – and far more people than I could possibly mention here producing wonderful, wonderful art. Seek them out and give them your support.

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What sort of themes inspire you creatively?

Oh, I dunno really. It’s not something I think about that much, but I guess there’s certain themes that crop up a fair bit. I think Victoriana is definitely one. Nature is another. Ghosts and horror certainly have their foot in the door. I guess steampunk (sorry) and history have their roles to play as well!

Antropohormism features heavily throughout your drawings, with your fun commissions of Sheffield pets going down a treat last year.

What initially drew you to that and do you have a favourite?

You know what, I’m not really sure where that idea came from. I just think I thought it was something that people might want to have drawn and something I’d enjoy drawing. But I got a very positive response from people about them. Those commissions inspired me to start working on a series of illustrations about animal/human… erm… hybrids? Giving them a backstory and personality. But going back to the original question, I’m still very fond of the first one I did.

It was based around a Bonnie and Clyde theme, and then there was another one of a dog sat in a pub drinking Guinness. What’s not to like there?

As someone who promotes most of their art via Instagram, what do you think about the platform’s growing shift towards video-centric content? There have been arguments about how it can be damaging for artists who are not as comfortable with certain styles of selfpromotion.

I think it’s a real shame that they feel the need to take the platform in that direction. TikTok already deals with that. Why not concentrate on illustrators/artists/photographers who have already spent years building up a following on Instagram and have a wide audience as well as those who are up and coming.

It’s frustrating knowing that your posts won’t register with the algorithm because they’re not video. Not everyone wants to see video. I’m really not bothered about seeing a speeded-up clip of someone drawing a cow. I guess it must be easier to monetise videos then static images? I don’t know, but it’s just another hoop to jump though.

What have you been doodling recently?

I’m currently working on a book cover, which is pretty exciting and intimidating in equal measure. A friend has asked me to produce some designs for a virtual prog band, so a bit like a 70s Gorillaz. Thats been fun to be working on and I’ve also been asked to work on a Peak District guide. Apart from that, I have some story ideas bouncing around in my head, which I keep putting down on page. Hopefully, one day, they’ll come together into something that makes sense. @marcbarkerdrawsww WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 111

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