Live Music in and around Sheffield
| Published: 1st October 2007 20:59 |
Sheffield city centre is home to some of the best and most diverse live music venues in the country. Classical, pop, rock, indie and all genres in between can be heard in a variety of venues across the city.
Sheffield City Hall
The City Hall has established itself as one of the region's premier entertainment and conferencing venues. It contains three separate arenas: the Irwin Mitchell Oval Hall, the Memorial Hall and the Ballroom and caters for all musical tastes. It is also the home of the Sheffield International Concert Season. For further information visit www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
The Leadmill
Established in 1980, the Leadmill has become synonymous with live music and club nights. Set up in a former flour mill, the Leadmill has helped to launch the careers of numerous big name acts. It is a still a must play venue for many indie bands today. For further information visit www.leadmill.co.uk
Corporation
Corporation is one of the UK's best alternative live music venues and plays host to a variety of acts. It has been voted in the top three rock clubs in the country by Kerrang Magazine and has also scooped a best club night gong. For further information visit www.corporation.co.uk
Plug
The Plug might be one of the newer live music venues in the city but it has quickly established a reputation for playing host to breaking acts as well as recognisable names. For further information visit www.the-plug.com
Boardwalk
The Boardwalk has been a home for live music for more than 30 years. The venue, on Snig Hill, attracts a variety of acts and often hosts indie and alternative bands. For further information visit www.theboardwalklive.co.uk
Octagon
The University of Sheffield's Octagon Centre proves its versatility with the diverse range of events it stages including live music performances from big name acts from across the genres. For further information visit www.shef.ac.uk/octagon
HUBS
Sheffield Hallam University student's union often hosts small and intimate gigs from emerging bands. For further information visit www.hallamunion.com
Ruskins
Ruskins wine bar at Tudor Square is a versatile venue that hosts special gig nights for up and coming bands. For further information visit www.ruskins.com
Showroom
The Showroom Bar and Café has two regular live music evenings. Wednesdays are acoustic nights showcasing cover artists and original songwriters while Sunday afternoons feature live jazz. For further information visit www.showroom.org.uk
Runaway Girl
The multifunctional Runaway Girl music venue, cocktail bar and tapas restaurant provides live and DJ-based house, dance, funk and soul music. For further information visit www.runaway-girl.com
West Street Live
West Street Live is a venue that provides exactly what's expected - live music.
Monday evenings are dedicated to live hip-hop and R ‘n' B, Wednesdays feature alternative music and Friday and Saturday nights feature a diverse range of acts.
The Ivory
Dining with a live musical accompaniment is on offer at the Ivory.
The Regent Street restaurant has a grand piano in the dining room and live performances take place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For further information visit www.the-ivory.co.uk
Outside the City Centre
Sheffield Hallam FM Arena
The arena can hold up to 12,500 people and often showcases some of the most popular household names from today and yesteryear. For further information visit www.hallamfmarena.co.uk
Don Valley Stadium
Don Valley Stadium is a versatile venue, lending itself perfectly to large scale outdoor gigs. It has recently hosted the Rolling Stones and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. For further information visit www.donvalleystadium.co.uk
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