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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Music in the Round presents a series of five films, sharing professionals' tips in writing and composition. Learn how to write beautiful piano chords, and how to write for instruments including double bass and flute.

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LP Records

A cosy shop with an eclectic selection of soul, dance, funk, indie and (whisper it) prog-rock classics.

Martin Simpson

Sat. 11 May 2024

Firth Hall

One of the finest fingerstyle guitar players in the world. Known for his intimate solo performances combining English traditional folk, American folk and blues and his own compositions.

Sound Junction – Felicia Atkinson, Marta Domingues and guests

Sat. 20 April 2024

Firth Hall

An immersive electronic music event. With French artist and composer Felicia Atkinson, animating the possible voices of landscapes, images, books, memories, ideas. Plus Portuguese electro-acoustic composer Marta Domingues and uni students/alumni.

The Washington

An important venue for Sheffield’s grassroots music scene, hosting sweaty gigs in its side room since the 70s. The pub was a notorious hangout for The Human League and Pulp – the latter's drummer Nick Banks even enjoyed a brief stint as its landlord.