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World-renowned pianist promotes equality for African composers in Sheffield

World-renowned pianist promotes equality for African composers in Sheffield

by Lara Parsons | Feb 22, 2024 | Community, Culture

William Chapman Nyaho brings African classical music to life in Sheffield with his live rendition of ‘Piano Music of Africa and the African Diaspora’ tonight. Mr Nyaho said: “Sheffield has done wonderful stuff in the promotion of diversity, equality and inclusion.” Dr...
Reported closure of beloved Sheffield Picture House with immediate effect

Reported closure of beloved Sheffield Picture House with immediate effect

by Tara Nagra | Feb 22, 2024 | Community, Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Abbeydale Picture House, a popular live performance and events venue in Sheffield, has reportedly announced its immediate closure. It has operated as a live performance venue, hosting music, comedy, film, and theatre for the last seven years, despite the owners having...
Popular Birmingham and Liverpool indoor markets coming to Sheffield

Popular Birmingham and Liverpool indoor markets coming to Sheffield

by Tara Nagra | Feb 22, 2024 | Community, Culture, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Red Brick Markets are designed to be a hub for local small businesses, filled with a range of vintage traders, vinyl records, artwork, and jewellery makers, and are coming to Sheffield. They describe themselves as ‘the best independent shopping experience’ and aim to...
Standing At The Sky’s Edge: the Sheffield set musical taking West End theatres by storm

Standing At The Sky’s Edge: the Sheffield set musical taking West End theatres by storm

by Sidney Overstall Khan | Feb 22, 2024 | Culture, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A musical set in one of Sheffield’s most iconic estates has received rave reviews since reaching London’s West End theatres. Standing At The Sky’s Edge is set in Sheffield’s brutalist council housing estate of Park Hill which peers over much of...
Open mic fundraiser for Palestine held in Sheffield city centre

Open mic fundraiser for Palestine held in Sheffield city centre

by Sidney Overstall Khan | Feb 22, 2024 | Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The Showroom Cinema in Sheffield hosted an open mic event, with all proceeds going to Palestine. Sheffield Writers For Palestine organised the event and raised around £500 on Wednesday which has already been donated. Mamie, the founder of SWFP, said: “I have a...
Sheffield Theatres and Ramps on the Moon awarded £280,000 funding

Sheffield Theatres and Ramps on the Moon awarded £280,000 funding

by Darcie Peskir | Feb 16, 2024 | Community, Culture, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation has awarded Sheffield Theatres and Ramps on the Moon funding of £280,000 to continue their work. Ramps on the Moon is an organisation that supports anti-ableist work in the performing arts industry, and has been in existence since 2015....
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