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When
people think of Sheffield, the first things that usually spring
to mind are Pulp, The Human League and ABC, Def Leppard and Moloko.
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the shiny surface lies Sheffield's thriving music scene |
And
depending on where your tastes lie, the second when it comes to
Sunny Sheff is its reputation as a nationwide dance club haven where
various DJs make trance compilations and partygoers roam the streets
in fluffy boots.
Plus,
if you recall, there’s also the fact that Sheffield has one of the
biggest live arena venues in England.
But
this glamorous veneer covers a vibrant, pulsating heart - what is
termed loosely as the 'Sheffield Music Scene’.
In
my opinion, it's the production of local talent, recording venues
both private and council funded, a vast influx of rehearsal rooms
and more importantly the vast amount of live venues that Sheffield
has to offer that fuels enough intrigue and word of mouth to make
people, students and commuters alike, want to come and experience
the city.
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Boardwalk and the Leadmill: Integral to music in Sheffield |
From
the 1960s onwards, Sheffield has had a fine reputation for live
venues such as the Mojo Club, the Boardwalk and the legendary Leadmill.
The
opening of Barfly Sheffield in 2001, Bandweiser live music promotions
nights at The Casbah and the fact that both universities play host
to a number of signed and unsigned artists throughout the year has
upgraded the city’s live capacity.
As
for the chance to record music, Red Tape Studios, The Workstation
and the Darnall Music Factory all offer opportunities for budding
artists to find their niche in either the field of recording or
production.
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Tape studios: Opportunities for budding musicians |
And
if you are a budding DJ instead of a spectator or singer, then there’s
currently a massive ongoing influx of community radio stations that
are urging fresh talent to show their turntable and MC skills on
their decks.
Any
further information for any of these is available through the links
on the website. There’s always, without doubt, something to cater
for absolutely everyone!
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Victoria Allen
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