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‘Just come and listen’: Sheffield orchestra targets young audiences to attend more classical music

‘Just come and listen’: Sheffield orchestra targets young audiences to attend more classical music

by Joe Callow | May 22, 2026 | Culture, Music, Music, News

Sheffield’s Brigantes Orchestra completed its biggest ever concert last weekend as it steps up efforts to bring younger audiences to classical music. The orchestra staged an England-themed concert at Sheffield Cathedral with nearly 200 performers on stage, the...
Local artist calls on Council to give Sheffield Artists opportunities to exhibit work

Local artist calls on Council to give Sheffield Artists opportunities to exhibit work

by Joe Callow | May 22, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

An artist has urged Sheffield Council to do more to support independent artists in the city as he launches a new free exhibition. Local artist Steve Montgomery’s latest exhibition titled ‘It’s All Greek to Me’ is aiming to make art more accessible in Sheffield....
Noughts & Crosses arrives in Sheffield as director reflects on story’s continued relevance

Noughts & Crosses arrives in Sheffield as director reflects on story’s continued relevance

by Joe Callow | May 22, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The director of Noughts & Crosses said the story felt more relevant than ever as the production arrived in Sheffield this week. Adapted in 2019 by Sabrina Mahfouz, and directed by Esther Richardson by Pilot Theatre, the stage production reimagines Malorie...
Independent Sheffield record shops reflect on the largest ever Record Store Day 2026

Independent Sheffield record shops reflect on the largest ever Record Store Day 2026

by Joe Callow | Apr 24, 2026 | Community, Culture, Music, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Sheffield’s independent record shops were buzzing on Saturday as Record Store Day 2026 dispersed music fans out across the city, with the annual event seeing more than 300 independent shops take part nationwide. Record Store Day reported their largest ever event...
Sheffield sculptor aims for more global success

Sheffield sculptor aims for more global success

by Joe Callow | Mar 6, 2026 | Culture, News, Uncategorised, Watch

Sheffield sculptor Steve Roche was part of the four-person Great Britain team that won the public vote and placed third in the technical judging at the World Snow Festival in Grindelwald, Switzerland. Despite the success, Steve is staying grounded and returning to his...
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