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The “endangered craft”: meet one of Sheffield’s last clog makers

The “endangered craft”: meet one of Sheffield’s last clog makers

by Mrinalini Singh | May 21, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

In the era of mass production, where trainers are trending and owned by almost every individual, Sheffield has one of the endangered craftsmen who continues to shape wood into shoes, with patience, passion and unchanged by time. Simon Brock is amongst the very few...
From Portugal surf wear to Sheffield festivals: vintage sellers’ unique journey

From Portugal surf wear to Sheffield festivals: vintage sellers’ unique journey

by Daniella Tyner | May 15, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Uncategorised

Marmions Vintage is an independent business that is part of The Atrium, on Eyre Street, Sheffield. The Atrium is a collective of Sheffield-based creatives and independent business owners. Partners Olivia Jeffree and Jimi Rawson recently moved to Sheffield after...
New drum and bass festival launches in Sheffield

New drum and bass festival launches in Sheffield

by Charlie Talbot | May 15, 2026 | Culture, Music, News, Uncategorised

A new drum and bass event launching in Sheffield this weekend hopes to bring soulful drum and bass to the Steel City. It Hertz: Launch Courtyard Day Party is set to take place at Southbank Warehouse on Saturday 16 May as the organiser coined the new brand as “a...
Fake Festival is set to return to Sheffield

Fake Festival is set to return to Sheffield

by Jack Carter | May 15, 2026 | Community, Culture, Music, News

Sheffield is set to welcome back the Fake Festival in Endcliffe Park this Saturday. The Fake Festival tour first started in 2007, and has returned annually since then. REM by Stipe, a tribute band, named for REM frontman Michael Stipe, will be playing on Saturday and...
WATCH: Sheffield hosts one of the largest open studio art events

WATCH: Sheffield hosts one of the largest open studio art events

by Jayne Oyeyemi | May 15, 2026 | Culture, News, Watch

The Open up art event has contributed to Sheffield’s cultural vibrancy for over 25 years and has been inviting the public into artists studios over the past two weekends in May. This Sheffield event is one of the largest open studio events outside of London, with open...
WATCH: Open Up Sheffield welcomes visitors into artists’ studios

WATCH: Open Up Sheffield welcomes visitors into artists’ studios

by Daniella Tyner | May 15, 2026 | Culture, News, Watch

Open Up Sheffield has returned across two weekends this May, giving the public a chance to explore the City’s creativity. More than 140 artists in over 90 venues are welcoming individuals to see behind the scenes of their art studios. Visitors will get the chance to...
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