#sheffield music venue

[bacusdraculacape]

Adding onto the end of my latest AM thery kinda adding to it but not really.

The Boardwalk, Sheffield is closed and boarded up years now. Here's a photo of it from my visit not long ago to prove so:

And an article beneath it I found online:

The Boardwalk, if you’re not away, is the location where:

> Alex Turner worked his first job before he did professional rockstarring.

> It is also the place where Arctic Monkeys played many of their first ever gigs at (lots of other bands used play there too when it was open).

> It is also the location in which Miles Kane and Alex Turner first met at in 26th of May 2005 when Miles’ band at the time: The Little Flames- which he played guitar for, supported Arctic Monkeys’ at it.

My wild idea: What if Alex Turner ever buys The Boardwalk keeps it as The Boardwalk and reopens it simply for being that place that gave him his first job, first chances to play live, and the place he found his true love at? Or if not solely him then him and a gang of music friends like how last year in 2023 Matt Helders and a group of musicians chipped in to stop an iconic pub to musicians and the Sheffield public from shutting it’s doors. FYI, Matt owns two cafes in Sheffield, too, both called: Ambulo.

[dailytomlinson]

369 HOTSPOTS:

Africa: Asia: — Saranrom Park, Bangkok (3PM—5PM) — New Delhi, Lodhi Garden (1:30PM—3:30PM) — Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta (3PM—5PM) — Bengkel SCBD, Jakarta (3PM—5PM) — Cross Maidan Garden, Mumbai (1:30PM—3:30PM) Europe: — Wizink, Madrid — La Riviera, Madrid — Razzmatazz, Barcelona — Palau, Barcelona — Miribilla, Bilbao — Scala, London — Shepherds Bush Empire, London — O2 Manchester Apollo, Manchester — O2 Arena, London —Atlas Arena, Łódź (12PM—2PM) — The Dome, Doncaster — Utilita Arena, Sheffield — Tauron Arena, Kraków (12PM—2PM) — Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie, Poznań (12PM—2PM) — Meo Arena, Lisbon (3PM—5PM) Latin America: — Rioarena, Rio de Janeiro (12PM—2PM) — Allianz Parque, São Paulo (12PM—2PM) — Espaço Unimed, São Paulo (12PM—2PM) — Liggo Arena, Curitiba (12PM—2PM) — Movistar Arena, Santiago (12PM—2PM) — Estadio Bicentenario, Santiago (12PM—2PM) —Pepsi Center WTC, CDMX (2PM—4PM) — Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, CDMX (2PM—4PM) — Auditorio Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, Queretaro (2PM—4PM) — Auditorio Telmex, Gudalajara (2PM—4PM) — Arena V.F.G., Guadalajara (2PM—4PM) — Parque Fundidora, Monterrey (2PM—4PM) — Auditorio Citibanamex, Monterrey (2PM—4PM) — Parque Centenario, Guayaquil (2PM—4PM) — Coliseo Live, Bogotá (1PM—3PM) — Movistar Arena, Bogotá (1PM—3PM) — Movistar Arena, Buenos Aires — Velez Sarsfield Stadium, Buenos Aires

North America: — Skyla Credit Union Amphitheater, Charlotte (12PM—2PM) —MGM Music Hall, Boston (12PM—2PM) — House of Blues, Boston (12PM—2PM) — AZ Financial Theater, Phoenix (2PM—4PM) — Merriweather Post Pavillion, Columbia, MD (12PM—2PM) — Kemba Live, Columbus (12PM—2PM) — Oprheum Theathe, Vancouver (2PM—4PM) —Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Vancouver (2PM—4PM) — Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh (1PM—3PM) — Budweiser Stage, Toronto (12PM—2PM) — Greek Theater, Berkeley (2PM—4PM) — Fox Theater, Oakland (2PM—4PM) —The Anthem, DC (1PM—3PM) — Michigan Lottery Amphitheater, Sterling Heights — Fillmore Auditorium, Denver Oceania:

— Spark Arena, Auckland (7PM—9PM)

All times are LOCAL

*If you have information on more hotspots, feel free to send an inbox or add a comment with the exact place and time window

*Most hotspots are at venues Louis has played before, on tour or other separate gigs so if you're at a city Louis has been before, those places are most likely the ones you'll find. If not, there's still some hotspots in countries he's never visited so keep an eye out.

[hldailyupdate]

Louis Tomlinson has dropped a surprise album ‘Live’ – featuring songs that he recorded at 15 shows across 15 different cities.

Announced and shared yesterday (April 25), the album comes after the singer and former One Direction member embarked on two world tours over the past three years – playing just shy of 200 shows globally.

Now, a variety of performances from both tours – the ‘Louis Tomlinson World Tour’ and the ‘Faith in the Future World Tour’ – have been compiled into a new live album, which is available now.

Fifteen songs are included in the tracklist, and each was recorded in a different city, at a different show from across the three-year run. The album comes in both digital and physical formats, and features his singles including ‘Bigger Than Me’, ‘We Made It, ‘Walls’ and ‘Out Of My System’, alongside fan favourite album tracks, all released live for the very first time.

“I’ve been lucky enough to spend the last 3 years touring the world twice over. The feeling I get sharing those live moments will be with me forever,” Tomlinson said in a statement. “To be able to record these songs from all over the world and put them out as an album like this feels so special, and a real tribute to the fans who make each and every show feel unique and incredible. Thank you! Enjoy!”

There are four exclusive tracks split between the physical editions of ‘Live’, including a special version of the One Direction classic ‘Where Do Broken Hearts Go’ – which is available only on the double CD.

Accompanying video clips of compiled tour footage will be shared on Louis’s social channels to support the release, showcasing a glimpse into his past three years on the road and 170 performances.

The ‘Live’ tracklist is:

‘The Greatest’ (Live From London, 17 November 2023) ‘Face The Music’ (Live From Nashville, 18 July 2023) ‘Bigger Than Me’ (Live From Vancouver, 26 June 2023) ‘Holding On To Heartache’ (Live From Barcelona, 6 October 2023) ‘We Made It’ (Live From Manila, 16 July 2022) ‘Chicago’ (Live From Chicago, 15 June 2023) ‘Fearless’ (Live From Rio, 27 May 2022) ‘Common People’ (Live From Sheffield, 10 November 2023) ‘All This Time / She Is Beauty We Are World Class’ (Live From Munich, 22 October 2023) ‘Walls’ (Live From Buenos Aires, 21 May 2022) ‘Written All Over Your Face’ (Live From Budapest, 15 September 2023) ‘Out Of My System’ (Live From Brisbane, 30 January 2024) ‘Saturdays’ (Live From Paris, 14 October 2023) ‘Silver Tongues’ (Live From Krakow, 10 September 2023)

At time of writing, Tomlinson has shared two huge solo albums since departing from One Direction. His debut album arrived in the firm of 2020’s ‘Walls’, which has sold over 1.5 million copies, and the follow-up was called ‘Faith In The Future’. The latter went to Number One in the UK, Spain and Belgium, and Top 5 in the USA, Australia, New Zealand and across Europe.

Since May last year, Tomlinson has been on his ‘Faith In The Future World Tour’, which hits South America next month for its final leg. From there, the vocalist has a number of festival appearances lined up for the summer. Find remaining tickets to his shows here.

In other Louis Tomlinson news, earlier this week the singer, alongside Courteeners and English Teacher, were among the acts to be honoured at the first-ever Northern Music Awards.

The inaugural ceremony was hosted by the UK’s largest music therapy charity, Nordoff And Robbins and took place at the Albert Hall in Manchester; celebrating northern artists, festivals, venues and industry figures. The event saw Tomlinson named as Artist Of The Year.

[bellaturner]

Perfect Sense

Not proof read, please let me know if there are any errors

Summary: you are pregnant with Alex's baby.

No warnings (there is the use of the words whore and gold digger once, and the mention of a 10 years age gap tho)

Basically fluff ✨

900 words

Masterlist

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You were 30 weeks pregnant when you decided it was time to share the news with the world. Of course, close friends and family already knew, but the general public was unaware. Whenever you went out, you always wore baggy shirts and tight high-waisted pants to conceal your growing belly and shield your little girl from the prying eyes of paparazzi. However, with only 10 weeks to go, it was becoming increasingly challenging to hide your pregnancy.

To make matters worse, the guys were in the midst of a world tour, and the gossip magazines had their focus on the Arctic Monkeys' members and their significant others. Your engagement to Alex had already provided them with plenty to gossip about when it was announced last year.

They feasted on it, relishing in highlighting the ten-year age gap between you and Alex, and making derogatory remarks, calling you a whore and a gold digger. It was tough initially, but you had learned to cope. Most of the fans supported you anyways, and you always had the guys standing up for you.

So, the day before the gig in Sheffield, you decided to have a conversation with your fiancé.

"Al, baby, I'm tired of hiding my belly," you said softly while cuddling with him in bed, resting your head on his chest as he stroked your hair. It was one of those lazy nights when you both stayed at home, watching movies. "Chloe will be here soon, and we haven't announced it yet."

His free hand moved to the base of your stomach, gently caressing it and eliciting kicks from your daughter. "Oh, hi there, love," Al chuckled. "Don't kick your mum like that," he scolded playfully.

"It's okay, it doesn't hurt me," you laughed, placing your hand on top of his. You knew Chloe would be a daddy's girl; she already adored him so much. Whenever you played his music, she would celebrate with a tiny dance inside you, and when he returned home from work, she would kick until he came over and spoke to her.

"Do you think we should go public, princess?" he interrupted your little daydream.

"I do, baby," you replied.

"Then we'll do it tomorrow," he said with a mischievous grin. "But in a special way."

"What do you mean?"

"You'll see, doll," he whispered. "Now let's finish watching this and get some sleep. I have to be up early tomorrow for the final rehearsal," he added, nuzzling your hair.

You adored those moments, when he buried his nose in your hair. His big nose and how he sometimes used it to bring you pleasure were just some of the things you loved about him. In your eyes, everything about this man was perfect. That's why he was yours, and you reveled in displaying your love, even when the media labeled you a gold digger. You were deeply in love with him, and nothing else mattered.

"I love you, Alex" you said placing kisses all over his chest.

"I love you too, darling," he replied, his voice sounding sleepy.

The following day was filled with anticipation. Alex got up early and left for the venue, and you joined him and the rest of the band for lunch. You wore a loose shirt, finally relieved to ditch the pants you despised. During the afternoon, you decided to read a book in the band's private room while the guys joked around and played music.

"You're glowing, babe," Alex said with a smile.

"I'm just so happy that we're finally going public with the pregnancy," you replied. "And curious about how we're gonna do it," you teased, but he remained silent.

He was about to say something when a voice called them over, announcing that they would be on stage in five minutes.

"I have to go, doll," he kissed your lips and joined the rest of the band at the side of the stage.

You watched them perform from the backstage area, reveling in the experience. Seeing them live always brought you immense joy. Around the fourth song, you noticed a change in the setlist, making you even more excited.

It was during the last song before the encore when Alex began to speak, causing the crowd to erupt in cheers.

"I don't usually do this, but since we're back to where it all began, I want to dedicate the next song to someone special," he said, searching for your eyes on the side of the stage.

The cameras quickly captured your face as you locked eyes with Alex and blew him a kiss.

"This next one is for my amazing wife and the mother of my child," he declared, and the crowd erupted in a frenzy, mirroring your own emotions.

You hadn't expected this. But as the realization sunk in, tears of joy welled up in your eyes. Not only had he referred to you as his wife in front of thousands of people, but he also announced your pregnancy, allowing you to proudly showcase your baby bump to the world.

The band proceeded to play "Perfect Sense," and at the end of the song, Alex sprinted over to you, passionately kissing you while whispering, "I love you, princess," and of course Chloe kicked until he kissed your bump as well.

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IT'S BEEN A WHILE BUT I'M BACK!

I've been trying to write something for almost a month, but I'm stuck at it, so I decided to write this short little story to kinda reset my mind, if that makes any sense.

Hope you guys enjoy this one ᵖˡᵉᵃˢᵉ ˡᵉᵃᵛᵉ ᵃ ⁿⁱᶜᵉ ᶜᵒᵐᵐᵉⁿᵗ ⁱ ᵗʰʳⁱᵛᵉ ᵒⁿ ᵗʰᵒˢᵉ I really liked writing it.

OH, I almost forgot, this is a suuuper old request by @dietmtndew777, I hope you like it, babe 💕 (and sorry for taking forever to write it)

Anywayyyys, love yall 💕

~ Bella

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Episode Description

In the last weeks of Opening Night, Hadley Fraser kindly sat down with us to talk about his experience with the show and to look back on some of his recent credits too. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music, Hadley has proven himself to be one of the most versatile actors on the West End stage, taking on principal roles in both musicals and classic plays. Hadley has also worked extensively in regional theatre, championing venues like Chichester Festival Theatre, Sheffield Crucible and Manchester's Royal Exchange. During Josie Rourke's tenure at the Donmar Warehouse, he also worked closely with the Donmar team on a number of shows including Coriolanus, Saint Joan and City of Angels. The Donmar was also where he met his now-wife: Olivier nominee Rosalie Craig with whom they share a daughter. The couple still occasionally work together, most recently on a livestream of Stuart Matthew Price's Before After and we look forward to seeing the pair on stage again soon.

In this new interview, Hadley Fraser opens up about his experience as a performer and as a creative. He talks to us about his current experience of putting together Opening Night with Ivo Van Hove and discusses the importance of taking risks, even when in a difficult financial climate. He admits he was aware the show would split opinion but remained intrigued by the avant-garde director's vision of the show and shares his admiration for Wessex Grove Productions, Rufus Wainwright and Ivo Van Hove. As he prepares to take his final bows next month, he remains grateful for the time spent with this company as he looks ahead to life after Opening Night.

Opening Night runs at Gielgud Theatre until 18th May with tickets available NOW.https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EH6t9c1BwWoHdlScSsttEhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5EH6t9c1BwWoHdlScSsttE

[freakingoutthesquares]

The Fruits Of Passion (1983) ‘A Surrealish Thing’ written and directed by Russell Senior. Performed by The Wicker Players: Jarvis Cocker, Magnus Doyle, Tim Allcard, Ellie Ford and Steve Faben. Included musical interludes performed by Russell, Jarvis and Magnus.

"It was kind of Zurich 1919 revolutionary, very much inspired by Dada," says Russell. "The idea was that people would either walk out in disgust or stay to the end and think it was really cool, and the people who'd stay would be the people who we'd start the socialist revolution with . . . "

The Fruits of Passion Extract from Truth & Beauty: The Story of Pulp by Mark Sturdy.

Direction and identity certainly weren't lacking when, his initial plan of producing it with the Crucible Youth Theatre having fallen through, Russell decided to employ the largely idle remnants of Pulp to present his "Dadaist piece of agit-prop", The Fruits of Passion, to the public. For the project, Russell, Jarvis, Magnus and Tim dubbed themselves The Wicker Players (after named after the somewhat insalubrious area of Sheffield that housed the former silk factory where Magnus lived, and of which Tim was the caretaker), roping in a couple of friends, Steven Faben and Ellie Ford, to act in the play, and Magnus' flatmate Peter 'Manners' Mansell to help out behind the scenes.

Dig Vis Drill vocalist Ogy McGrath was also asked to be in it, "but I'd written a play at the time called Friendship House, and after Russell read that I think he kind of went off the idea of me being in it! The Fruits of Passion had characters like First Authoritarian and Second Authoritarian, and I wasn't sure which authoritarian to play. Russell goes 'There's no difference'. 'But I need to get into my character, do you want me to be low authoritarian, high authoritarian or what?' Great sense of humour, Russell. One day they'll find it and give it him back. I liked him back then though - I think I was the only one in Sheffield who did, so I was ahead of my time in that sense . . . "

The raison d'être of the play, which ran for four performances at various venues in Sheffield during December 1983, was the provocation of its audiences. "It was kind of Zurich 1919 revolutionary, very much inspired by Dada," says Russell. "The idea was that people would either walk out in disgust or stay to the end and think it was really cool, and the people who'd stay would be the people who we'd start the socialist revolution with . . . "

The action was interspersed with musical interludes from Jarvis, Russell and Magnus. "The stage directions were something like 'Put vacuum cleaner on stage. Switch it on. Leave it on until audience becomes restless'," remembers Jarvis with amusement. "The climatic scene was me eating a plate of fake shit at a job interview. I remember the last performance we did, at the Crucible, it looked really real. I looked at Russell and he had this look in his eyes, and I thought 'I hope you aren't testing me out here'. It turned out he'd employed a new recipe, which I think was peanut butter and chocolate. But it looked very realistic."

"It was very intense," says Russell of The Fruits of Passion. "After getting about half the people walking out of this thing and the other half thinking it was really cool, we decided to continue things and make a bit of music."

The Fruits of Passion

Dates: November/December 1983, Yorkshire Artspace Society, Sheffield November/December 1983, Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield 8 December 1983, Sheffield University Octagon Centre 10 December 1983, Crucible Studio Theatre, Sheffield

The Wicker Players (1983-1985)

Various open mic / ‘cabaret’ events organised by Russell Senior at the Hallamshire Hotel, mostly toward the end of 1983. Participants included Jarvis, Magnus Doyle, Saskia Cocker, Michael Paramore and Tim Allcard.

The only known dates are: 18 December 1983 - ‘Wicker Players Christmas Panto’, Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield 26 February 1985 - ‘Wicker Players Mystery Event’, Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield

Saskia has a vague recollection of performing in one of Russell’s plays at one of these events: "It was about a night out on the town. Jarvis was supposed to be chatting me up at a bar. He was supposed to ask me what I wanted to drink, and I say 'Oh, I'll have a Pina Colada please.' And he thought I'd said 'peanuts and lager', so he put some peanuts in a glass of lager, and I threw it over him."

[hog-babe]

image id: a white shirt with red text in a red box that reads "queer hedonism is alive in the north"

just wanted to let you know you can get this on everpress and it's in support of Gut Level in Sheffield

(Help Gut Level fund a permanent home in Sheffield!

Gut Level is a DIY event space and collective that focuses on dance music, club culture and leftfield community activity that embraces the obscure and subversive. We aim to give a platform to individuals who are underrepresented in Sheffield's cultural landscape, namely queer/LGBTQ+, women and non-binary people. In an ever-individualistic world, we hope to create a community in which people can share skills, support and inspire each other and most importantly - dance!

In a tale old as time, we got booted out of our last space so it could make way for "luxury flats". So we're now fundraising to open a permanent community space, bar & venue in Sheffield that will provide a permanent home for cute, cretinous & queer activity in the city.

So we need you sexy peeps to help us by sporting one of these hot gay tees >:)!! So grab one whilst you can or live in regret forever x)

[alarrytale]

So although as a Larrie I am somewhat sick of both of these men I did see Harry in June at Wembley and Louis in Sheffield a few days ago. Their performances were very different.

Harry is incredibly confident and energetic, running and dancing all along the double catwalks but never forgetting his lines or losing his breath. He has a powerful voice so I had no problem hearing him over the crowd and he only got us to sing along occasionally as a communal thing rather than to help him out.

Louis I struggled to hear above the instruments and audience sometimes and often couldn't work out if he was singing or if it was his guitarists. Harry was pitch perfect but Louis sounded flat at times and didn't move around very much except to drink his beer or to come down to the barricade. He still comes across as self conscious and not particularly comfortable as a lead vocalist.

Harry showed love for his lgbt fans by helping a guy come out as bi and kind of outed himself in a sweet way by saying 'it's all sparkly bi music' about his songs. He has great comic timing and his ad hoc interactions with audience members went on for about 15 minutes and were very amusing. Louis made his speech about being proud of FitF and the size of the venue, nothing I hadn't heard before and the heavy swearing seems childish and unnecessary. I guess at least he thanked the fans.

In conclusion, I agree with you about it being a good thing that reviewers from the UK broadsheets avoid Louis' gigs. I don't think they'd be impressed by how much he gives to the crowd to sing (30% of each song) and him clutching his ribs and shaking his head when he can't finish a line.

Hi, anon!

I just think we need to be careful what we ask for. We might not get what we want out of it. Yes, it would get him exposure and it's a usually a stamp of approval to get your gig reviewed. But i don't think they understand him, undestands us and that it is honestly a miracle that he's on stage at all performing. He's gone through so much shit, both privatly and professionally, and everything is stacked against him in terms of succeeding in the music business. He's still got his demons, but he still came out on top.

The comparison to Harry will always follow him, even if it isn't fair, even if it isn't a competition and even if they've got different music and target groups. It can't be helped.

[concerthopperblog]

So Much For (Tour) Dust-W/ Fall Out Boy, Bring Me the Horizon, Royal & The Serpent, and Games We Play

When I heard that Fall Out Boy was set to hit the road this summer with Bring Me The Horizon, I knew that this was going to be a show that I could not miss. Both bands have help shape my music taste today. What better way to spend a Friday night than to see two awesome bands perform together. For this particular date of the tour, the band is also playing with Royal & The Serpent and Games We Play. Upon arrival to the venue the traffic leading up was at a standstill for at least a mile. Unfortunately, due to the time it took to get into the venue I was unable to capture photos of Games We Play even though we arrived early to the venue.

Games We Play is a pop punk trio that when viral overnight, after posing a teaser of their new song “Deadbeat” on Tik Tok. The video of the singer and his wife, has over a million views. If you are a fan of bands like All Time Low, Real Friends and State Champs, then you will definitely want to add Games We Play to your list of up-and-coming artists to listen to. Games We Play is the first band to step foot on stage for the night. They expressed their excitement for being on tour with Fall Out Boy. They played a few songs and to bring some energy to the crowd they played a cover of “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers. Another cool thing I noticed about this band, the singer Emmyn, joined us in the photo pit to take photos of Royal & The Serpent’s Set.

Royal & The Serpent, also known as Ryan Santiago, is a singer song writer from New Jersey. She independently debuted her first single “Temperance” back in 2017. In an interview with Prelude Press she explains what the name Royal & The Serpent means, it translates to Me + My Ego also explaining that “Duality is the essence of our human experience.” In 2019 Royal & The Serpent was signed with Atlantic Records. She has 3 EP’s and a bunch of singles that has been released to date. After the release of her 3rd EP, IF I DIED WOULD ANYONE CARE she got the opportunity to go out on the road with Demi Lovato on her Holy Fvck Tour. I was not expecting to actually leave this show finding another artist that I enjoy listening too. When the other photographers & I were hanging out in the VIP area before Bring Me The Horizon came out, we heard a song that sounded familiar. It’s called “Overwhelmed”, I have heard it plenty of times at shows and in some Tik Tok videos, but I did not expect it to actually be a Royal & The Serpent song. Royal & The Serpent are for sure a band I will be adding to my must listen to list.

Bring Me The Horizon is a British Rock band from Sheffield forming back in 2006. The band has 8 albums released to date. The band has such a large variety of musical stylings, due to the idea of each album that they released should be different from the last, they have experimented with mixing electronica, nu metal, pop and rock trying to get away from the metalcore sound from earlier albums. The band has collaborated with artist’s that I wouldn’t expect them to work with such as Halsey, Lil Uzi Vert, and Ed Sheeran. No matter what album you are listening to, I feel like Bring Me The Horizon has a song for everyone. I’ve listened to them since I was an early teenager and even now, I can still enjoy the new music they are producing. When Bring Me The Horizon finally graced us with their presence, I got super excited and was ready for what they were going to play for us that night. They played a bunch of fan favorites such as “Can You Feel My Heart", “Throne”, and “Happy Song.” There were fans there from all over, I was looking at some of the signs the fans had drew and one of them asked Oli Sykes to draw her next Bring Me The Horizon tattoo, which I thought was an awesome idea especially if you are a super fan. During their set Oli wanted the fans to step it up a notch and he kept asking them to mosh because the first two mosh pits were “sh*t.” I absolutely loved their set, since I was able to hear all my favorite songs by them and even see them for the first time live on top of being able to take photos of them was unimaginable.

Fall Out Boy is an American Rock band from Chicago Illinois, they formed back in 2001. Fall Out Boy was one of the main bands that introduced me to Pop-Rock and Pop-Punk with their catchy songs such as “Thnks fr th Mmrs” and “Sugar, We’re Going Down.” This band has had a variety of accomplishments in their career, they have won many awards such as artist of the year, multiple best music video awards, favorite alternative band and many more. Before Fall Out Boy even had the chance to step out on stage the fans at the barricades were going crazy. When the curtains were going up, I was not expecting what happened next, I jumped a little bit each time this happened. Fall Out Boy came out blasting, the band had fireworks going off and fire going off at all the high points of the songs. I loved the energy that they had to give, the singer Patrick Stump, was swinging his guitar around and hitting all those notes hard. I loved the fact that Pete Wenz had a flame thrower attached to his guitar. As we were leaving the pit, I noticed that a fan was waving around a sign that said, “I came here from London to make sure that this tour was real”. I loved that this tour had fans coming from all over the country to see them let alone coming from another country.

[nicoscheer]

Arctic Monkey frontman Alex Turner once made an appearance at one of his gigs. They met in the smoking area where the Sheffield legend sang Healey’s demos back to him. “It blows my mind,” he says. “To get recognition from someone who you look up to is a powerful thing.” Recognition is one thing, but supporting the band on tour is something else entirely. “If that had happened a few years ago, I wouldn’t have been ready for it,” says Healey. “Some things are just worth waiting for.”

A little birdie told us that you have got a fan in Alex Turner…

At first, it was a real shock to see him at one of my shows. I was really chuffed, and I didn’t know what to say to him. It is a huge compliment coming from someone like him, or from anyone of that calibre, Felix, Alex, Orlando Weeks… I really don’t take their support for granted. It makes me think, ‘what would 15-year-old me think of this?’ It would blow my mind. Also, when I met Alex outside of the venue after the show, and he started singing one of my new demos back to me, and he somehow knew all of the words! I stood there thinking, ‘this is so surreal’…

(He could be talking bout his 2020 album twin heavy)

“When I was sending demos through to my producer Loren [Humphrey], I’d get feedback and it’d be like, ‘Oh, Alex says maybe you could try this’. And for a while I was like, who’s this guy? Who’s Alex? And I realised it was Alex Turner,” chuckles the singer. “So he’s been around, friends of friends basically; he just gives little bits of advice - what could be a good single or something. He turned up to a show and I was trying my best not to fanboy, but it’s a massive compliment.”

Miles wore that shirt at some point as well

[alexstorm]

Tbh, at this point I’m more excited about the Wu-Tang/Nas concert. 😬 For which btw I paid the same amount and I get two superstar acts that exist longer than AM. Not that I’m complaining about the ticket price policy of rich white rock bands. 🤣//Likewise, I’m only going to Sheffield because I have never seen them as a band. The venue will be way too large for me. I’ve seen TLSP twice but at smaller venues. I’m not a fan of stadium concerts; they’re a rip off, whatever happened to economies of scale? I think they should consider the venue size for future events. Mod , you mentioned that the last two albums are less suited for stadiums but smaller venues. I’m a fan of all their work as many are but there some fans who are not. Perhaps they should consider smaller/larger venues and play specific albums? Saw TLSP in 2008 at Leeds Academy;they got heckled by someone, who obviously wasn’t expecting the change in musical direction but Alex shut him down excellently. Enjoy Wu-Tang/Nas

Not a fan of stadiums/arenas either. They never give me the enjoyment of a typical gig. You're staring at a screen for most of the 90 minutes and you drink expensive beer. I could do the same with a concert film at home.

I think they should've considered the venues for the albums they were supporting on tour at the time. Arenas were fine for the AM album but for TBHC and The Car the venues should've been smaller and more intimate instead of trying to squeeze out the maximum. For example I'm gonna see Wu-Tang/Nas in an amphitheatre which adds to the excitement because it's a special venue instead of the multi-purpose arena AM are gonna play. I'm willing to pay 80+ € but then make it special and don't phone it in.

I found out after the fact that I could've seen EYCTE era Alex in all his gorgeous glory. But 2016 was a rough year and after Prince died I've just checked out mentally and focused on writing my thesis only listening to his music. So I didn't realise they had released an album and were on tour (in the city I lived in at the time) until they dropped the EP at the end of the year. Needless to say I'm still angry with myself.

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Studying in London VS Other UK Cities: Lifestyle and Cultural Exposure

When it comes to deciding where to study in the UK, lifestyle and cultural exposure often play a significant role. London’s fast-paced energy and unmatched cultural diversity attract thousands of international students, while smaller cities offer a more relaxed, intimate environment with their own unique charm. So, which one is right for you? Let’s explore the differences in cultural opportunities, social life, and diversity between London and other UK cities to help you make an informed decision.

Discover more about Studying in London VS Other UK Cities and find the perfect fit for your academic and personal journey!

London: The Cultural Powerhouse of the UK 🌍🎭

London is often described as a melting pot of cultures, offering an unparalleled range of opportunities for students to immerse themselves in a global lifestyle.

Cultural Diversity in London 🌎

London is home to over 300 languages and people from every corner of the globe.

Events like Notting Hill Carnival and Chinese New Year celebrations highlight the city’s vibrant multiculturalism.

Food lovers can explore authentic cuisines from Indian curry houses in Brick Lane to Korean BBQ spots in Soho.

Social Life in London 🕺✨

London’s nightlife is legendary, with countless clubs, bars, and live music venues.

Iconic spots like Camden Market and Shoreditch offer trendy hangouts for students.

The city is rich in world-class attractions such as the British Museum, Tate Modern, and West End theatres, many of which offer discounts for students.

Cultural Opportunities 🎨📚

As a student, you can explore free museums, galleries, and historic landmarks, including the National Gallery and Tower of London.

London hosts major cultural events like the BFI London Film Festival and Frieze Art Fair.

Networking events, workshops, and seminars held in the city allow students to connect with professionals from various industries.

Other UK Cities: Charm, Intimacy, and Community 🌳🏰

While London thrives on its cosmopolitan nature, smaller UK cities like Manchester, Glasgow, and Brighton offer a more laid-back lifestyle that is just as culturally enriching.

Cultural Diversity in Smaller Cities 🌏

Smaller cities are no strangers to diversity. Cities like Birmingham and Leicester are also hubs for multicultural communities.

These cities often celebrate local festivals, such as Diwali in Leicester or Manchester’s International Festival, which bring people together.

Students get a chance to experience a blend of local and international cultures in a more intimate setting.

Social Life in Smaller Cities 🎉

Social life in cities like Leeds and Sheffield revolves around student unions, cozy pubs, and community events.

Smaller cities have thriving music and arts scenes, with affordable entry to gigs, theatres, and exhibitions.

You can enjoy the same level of fun as in London but at a fraction of the cost.

Cultural Opportunities 🎭📸

Many smaller cities boast historic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, York Minster, or the Roman Baths in Bath.

Universities in these cities often collaborate with local communities to organize cultural festivals, workshops, and volunteering opportunities.

Natural attractions such as the Lake District, Scottish Highlands, or the beaches of Brighton provide a perfect escape for students.

Which Lifestyle Fits You Best? 🤔

London is for You If:

You love the thrill of fast-paced city life.

You want endless opportunities to explore art, culture, and global cuisines.

Networking and large-scale cultural events are a priority.

Smaller UK Cities are for You If:

You prefer a closer-knit community and a slower pace of life.

You’re looking for a mix of local traditions and international culture.

Budget-friendly entertainment and living are more important to you.

Whether you’re drawn to London’s buzzing energy or the peaceful charm of smaller UK cities, your choice will define your experience as a student. Explore more about Studying in London VS Other UK Cities and start building your dream life in the UK!

💡 Pro Tip: Your lifestyle preferences and budget will be your best guide in choosing the perfect city. Let your journey begin! 🚀

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Gut Level: Sheffield’s Queer Heartbeat and Creative Haven

Sheffield’s Gut Level is more than just a music venue—it’s a heartbeat for the city’s queer community and a haven for underrepresented voices in dance music. Since opening its doors in 2019, this queer-led DIY space has championed LGBTQIA+ individuals, women, and gender minorities, creating a safe and inclusive environment for creativity to flourish. Through club nights, workshops, and communal…

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[ad_1] Gabba Pitch ahead of the third test between Australia and India (PC: Debasis Sen) RevSportz Comment To understand why the Woolloongabba in Brisbane is such a forbidding venue, you only have to look at Queensland’s cricket history. Queensland’s Maroons are one half of one of sport’s most ferocious rivalries, Rugby League’s State of Origin clashes which can sell out stadiums as big as the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). But in the bat-and-ball sport, the New South Wales Blues were usually from another planet. Queensland first entered the Sheffield Shield in 1926-27, 34 years after the competition began, and had to wait three decades just to finish second. By the time they lifted the trophy for the first time in 1994-95, under the leadership of Allan Border – a New South Welshman – their bitter rivals had won it 42 times. Queensland’s players didn’t just have chips on the shoulder; they carried Atlas-like burdens. Those who were part of that historic first triumph, like Matthew Hayden, Martin Love, Jimmy Maher and Andy Bichel, have often compared that Gabba win to their finest moments wearing Australia’s baggy green. Then, there is the Gabba factor itself. The stadium is small by Australian standards – a capacity of just 37,000 – and now old and dilapidated. It is likely to be phased out after the 2032 Olympics. But over the years, it has been an Australian fortress, with 42 wins and just 10 defeats in 66 Tests played there. Two of those losses were before WWII, one with a weakened side during Packer’s World Series Cricket, and four in the wilderness years of the 1980s, when even a ridiculed England side won at the Gabba (1986-87) thanks to Ian Botham’s heroics. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Exclusive Gautam Gambhir having a close look at the Gabba wicket @CricSubhayan @debasissen @rohitjuglan @BoriaMajumdar @ThumsUpOfficial #AUSvIND #gautamgambhir pic.twitter.com/QDtWF2BQAG — RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) December 13, 2024 But after a nine-wicket thrashing by Viv Richards’ West Indies in November 1988, Australia didn’t lose there until Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant made the impossible possible during the last Test of the Covid-affected tour of 2020-21. That India didn’t have to deal with a baying crowd as the match wound down was clearly a factor. The MCG’s Bay 13 may be notorious, and Sydney’s Hill (it is gone now, replaced with the Victor Trumper Stand) loud, but when Australia are on top, the Gabba can be a real bear pit. Expect plenty of support for Nathan McSweeney, Brisbane-born and bred, and for Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja, whose red-ball skills came of age at the Gabba while wearing the maroon cap. It can be a fiercely parochial crowd and the support is unstinting, from first ball to last. The Indian pacers who test McSweeney with a short ball or two will get a response as soon as they wander close to the boundary rope. Back in 2003, after he was promised ‘chin music’, Sourav Ganguly smashed his most authoritative Test century at the Gabba. The bowler he targetted most was Bichel, one of the local heroes, whose 28 overs cost 130 runs. But despite the pasting he got, Bichel never once walked back to his bowling mark without hearing yells and shouts of encouragement from the stands. And though he was from the country town of Kingaroy, Matt the Bat (Hayden) enjoyed similar support as he blazed his way to a 98-ball 99 in the second innings of that drawn Test. Having won under lights in Adelaide, Australia arrive at the Gabba with their tail up. They will regard what happened nearly four years ago as an anomaly, and both Gill and Pant can expect feisty welcomes to the crease. India’s victory in Brisbane last time was a high watermark in the country’s cricket history. If they can somehow replicate it at a ‘Gabbatoir’ packed to the rafters, it will be a win like no other. Also Read: With Australia hopes fading, what does the future hold for Mohammed Shami? The post Silencing the Gabbatoir a second

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[ad_1] Gabba Pitch ahead of the third test between Australia and India (PC: Debasis Sen) RevSportz Comment To understand why the Woolloongabba in Brisbane is such a forbidding venue, you only have to look at Queensland’s cricket history. Queensland’s Maroons are one half of one of sport’s most ferocious rivalries, Rugby League’s State of Origin clashes which can sell out stadiums as big as the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). But in the bat-and-ball sport, the New South Wales Blues were usually from another planet. Queensland first entered the Sheffield Shield in 1926-27, 34 years after the competition began, and had to wait three decades just to finish second. By the time they lifted the trophy for the first time in 1994-95, under the leadership of Allan Border – a New South Welshman – their bitter rivals had won it 42 times. Queensland’s players didn’t just have chips on the shoulder; they carried Atlas-like burdens. Those who were part of that historic first triumph, like Matthew Hayden, Martin Love, Jimmy Maher and Andy Bichel, have often compared that Gabba win to their finest moments wearing Australia’s baggy green. Then, there is the Gabba factor itself. The stadium is small by Australian standards – a capacity of just 37,000 – and now old and dilapidated. It is likely to be phased out after the 2032 Olympics. But over the years, it has been an Australian fortress, with 42 wins and just 10 defeats in 66 Tests played there. Two of those losses were before WWII, one with a weakened side during Packer’s World Series Cricket, and four in the wilderness years of the 1980s, when even a ridiculed England side won at the Gabba (1986-87) thanks to Ian Botham’s heroics. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Exclusive Gautam Gambhir having a close look at the Gabba wicket @CricSubhayan @debasissen @rohitjuglan @BoriaMajumdar @ThumsUpOfficial #AUSvIND #gautamgambhir pic.twitter.com/QDtWF2BQAG — RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) December 13, 2024 But after a nine-wicket thrashing by Viv Richards’ West Indies in November 1988, Australia didn’t lose there until Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant made the impossible possible during the last Test of the Covid-affected tour of 2020-21. That India didn’t have to deal with a baying crowd as the match wound down was clearly a factor. The MCG’s Bay 13 may be notorious, and Sydney’s Hill (it is gone now, replaced with the Victor Trumper Stand) loud, but when Australia are on top, the Gabba can be a real bear pit. Expect plenty of support for Nathan McSweeney, Brisbane-born and bred, and for Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja, whose red-ball skills came of age at the Gabba while wearing the maroon cap. It can be a fiercely parochial crowd and the support is unstinting, from first ball to last. The Indian pacers who test McSweeney with a short ball or two will get a response as soon as they wander close to the boundary rope. Back in 2003, after he was promised ‘chin music’, Sourav Ganguly smashed his most authoritative Test century at the Gabba. The bowler he targetted most was Bichel, one of the local heroes, whose 28 overs cost 130 runs. But despite the pasting he got, Bichel never once walked back to his bowling mark without hearing yells and shouts of encouragement from the stands. And though he was from the country town of Kingaroy, Matt the Bat (Hayden) enjoyed similar support as he blazed his way to a 98-ball 99 in the second innings of that drawn Test. Having won under lights in Adelaide, Australia arrive at the Gabba with their tail up. They will regard what happened nearly four years ago as an anomaly, and both Gill and Pant can expect feisty welcomes to the crease. India’s victory in Brisbane last time was a high watermark in the country’s cricket history. If they can somehow replicate it at a ‘Gabbatoir’ packed to the rafters, it will be a win like no other. Also Read: With Australia hopes fading, what does the future hold for Mohammed Shami? The post Silencing the Gabbatoir a second

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Pulp's Guide To Sheffield Words: Gina Morris, Photographer: Louise Rhodes Taken from the New Musical Express, 3 April 1993 Transcription: Acrylic Afternoons

Welcome to Sheffield, home of Sound City '93. Your guides through the historical sights, prime drinking places and doss-spots of steel city are local pop gurus Pulp.

Situated in the 'alternative' area of the city (Division Street), amid the second hand clothes shops and 'in' cafes, is Warp Records, the shop, the label, the empire. Warp is the most important British dance label outside London, responsible for club/chart hits like LFO's 'We Are Back', Tricky Disco's 'Tricky Disco' and Nightmares On Wax's 'Aftermath'. Started back in July '89 by Steve Beckett and Rob Mitchell, Warp has expanded to massive worldwide recognition. Recently they set up an offshoot indie label, Gift, and signed local god-like legends Pulp and hopefuls Newspeak and Various Vegetables.

"This is the safe area of town," says our guide and Pulp lead singer, Jarvis. "You get a lot of grief if you're alternative round certain parts of Sheffield. It's like Pac Man, you have to dodge your way through the centre of town to get to Division Street. Anyhow, this is the shop that started the record labels Warp and Gift, the Warp Empire began right here. Arrgh! There's a large display of our new single in the window."

Renowned in certain circles for their appalling dress sense, Pulp take us to the very heart of lurid-thread city. Freak Boutique, also on Division Street, is just one of a number of shops specialising in gruesome '70s wear.

Jarvis: "We shop here occasionally. The last thing I bought was a pink and purple patterned shirt. Sheffield's pretty good for second-hand clothes. The jumble sales are best because they're the purest form - you don't know what you'll get, the clothes haven't been sifted."

City Hall, aside from housing the council is also a famous heavy metal venue, boasting a sprung Saturday Night Fever-type floored ballroom.

"This is perhaps the only building that has decent architecture in the whole of Sheffield," observes drummer Nick. "The inside is marvellous. They have an indie disco in the ballroom every Saturday night,"

Jarvis: "Sheffield City Council used to be really radical. I remember when the buses were only 10p to go anywhere. That's why buses are mentioned quite a lot in our songs. Anyway, it all stopped in the mid-'80s. There are about six different bus companies now, like Eager Beaver, Yorkshire Terrier... it's, ridiculous - if the driver sees the stop they're supposed to be going to hasn't got any people at it, they change the number and go to one that has. People came from Japan to see our bus service - it was the envy of the Western World."

Jarvis: "Fargate is a pedestrianised area. This was the centre of Sheffield dole culture. In the summer, everyone would go dolestrolling. Sometimes it would take you a whole day to get from one end to the other because you got to know everyone. It was a nice little scene. Then they introduced YTS and it cut off the new generation. It just got older and sadder after that. It was also the place to come it you wanted to put a band together, you didn't bother putting ads in papers, you just walked up and down for 20 minutes."

At the very core of Sheffield's sports culture is the Crucible Theatre. Every year, top potters like Steve Davis and Jimmy White gather to compete for snooker's top prize.

Jarvis: "Yep, this is the famous Crucible Theatre, just off Fargate, snooker central. It used to be the favourite hangout for goths in Sheffield, when goth was the big thing. I'm not sure why, maybe it was because Ray Reardon looked a bit like Dracula."

Castle Square is a weird underground market, off Commercial Street, with an open air 'sun roof', known locally as the Hole In The Road. Once it was the meeting place for tramps and down-and-outs-but-on-the-way-ups. Now the authorities want to get rid of it.

Nick: "We've started the Hole In The Road campaign, the council want to fill it in with concrete, which will mean more people getting run over. We can't let them do it. It's all part of a conspiracy to dispense with the town centre altogether, and move everything out to Meadowhall (a huge shopping complex known locally as Meadow Hell)."

On the other side of the Market there's Ladies Bridge which runs over the River Don, the largest river in Sheffield. It's a beautiful part of the city despite being situated in the centre of the once prosperous, now derelict, steel industry warehouses.

Jarvis: "I went on a very good adventure down the River Don once. I had an inflatable boat and I went from here to Rotherham which is about eight miles away. It was like Apocalypse Now, there was all these factories pouring thick smoke across the water, we got attacked by gypsies and then there was a bloke stood on the river bank trying to shoot fish with an air rifle. It was probably the best thing I ever did. It's good to find an adventure in mundane surroundings. Sheffield is built on seven hills, just like Rome but I think that's where the similarities end."

Nick: "The Wicker is just a street, but it's a very special street. It's difficult to say why, but The Wicker arch was the gateway to all the old steel works. Sheffield's oldest brewery is just there, it always smells of hops round here."

Jarvis: "I used to live round here, in the same warehouse that FON Studios and our rehearsal rooms used to be... and the only porno cinema in Sheffield, Studio 567. I bet you didn't know Bob Marley spent a lot of time in Sheffield, did you? Well he didn't, but there's The Bob Marley Recording Studios anyway. I did once see Sly and Robbie on this road though, that was very bizarre."

FON Studios is Sheffield's most prolific recording house. In 1985 it was the first local commercial 24-track studio and over the fast few years has attracted such luminaries like Ian McCulloch, David Bowie, Yazz, Erasure, James, Altern8 and, erm, Rolf Harris. FON is the centre of Sheffield's music culture.

Nick: "Did you know FON actually stands for F*** Off Nazis?"

Jarvis: 'We recorded the LP 'Separations' here, and 'Countdown', 'O.U.' and 'My Legendary Girlfriend'. They're very nice to us. I can't imagine people coming to Sheffield to record because of its exotic location but FON is the best. It's where all the big names come but it's more a studio for techno acts, you couldn't get a grand piano in here, sorry Elton."

The Leadmill has appeared in the Top Ten venues in the NME Readers Poll every year since it opened in 1980 - not bad for a place that used to flood every time you flushed. Now it has the best venue toilets in Britain (fact) and been described by the House of Commons as a prime example of good business practice. Bands that have graced its boards include New Order, Simply Red, The Pogues and EMF.

Jarvis: "The Leadmill's a pretty important venue, I used to come here a lot before I moved to London. The main bus garage is just opposite and, when it first opened, they had a policy of letting bus drivers in for free. So a friend of mine got hold of a bus driver's uniform and got let in for nothing. It was a good little scam but the trouble was, he'd walk in and all the other drivers would be at the end of the bar saying, 'What route does he do then?'"

Of all the pubs in Sheffield The Washington Public House, just down the road from the Grosvenor Hotel, stands out as a reminder of when public houses were quiet family affairs decorated with the landlady's china.

"This is the only pub left where you don't get grief for looking slightly outlandish," remarks guitarist/violinist Russell. "They don't allow riff raff in here. The bar people are very friendly. If you went into town, you'd notice all the pubs have loud jukeboxes, you can't hear yourself talk. This is a little oasis of sanity."

Jarvis: "It also has a large quantity of tea pots, one of the finest collections in the land. It's a theme but it's for real. It's a '4 real' pub."