Now Then - A Magazine for Sheffield

After three close calls, I realised there is something really powerful in talking about death – it doesn’t mean it’s more likely to happen and it’s liberating to take charge of your own leaving party.

A band with a cowboy boot on one foot and Doc Martens on the other, the London-Nottingham four-piece tell us about their songcraft, their plans for the future – and the humour to be found in the mundane.

With two cinematic, cross-genre EPs under his belt, Sheffield's Tom Jarvis tells us about his inspirations, self-imposed creative rules – and how the band name is "a bit metal".

Emily Redfearn Breathing life into the everyday

Anis Tabaraee “I challenged myself to represent my contemporary era through my art”

Tyler Mellins Sigils and dark echoes

Colours of Sheffield “I've always been fascinated by colour and what different combinations can evoke”

Scapa Joe "If nobody tries, then it doesn't change, does it?"

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The city festival’s third instalment proved a great success, with standout sets from Ziyad Al-Samman and CMAT, alongside great food and drink.

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Lack of information and period poverty can lead to feelings of shame around menstruation. But young people in South Yorkshire are fighting the stigma.

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With the ‘disruptor’ developer planning two major projects in the city, Charlie Heywood-Heath speaks to co-founder Adam Higgins to understand their ambitions – and the associated challenges.

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Writer and editor Maryam Jameela tells us how the popular online publication was taken over by its workers in 2022 – and how worker-led organisations can help people be their whole selves in their work.

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One year on from Sheffield’s race report, we speak to a number of key figures about community cohesion in Sheffield.

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Within two weeks, Matt Pinder went from obsessed with music to completely losing his hearing. How does this affect a person's mental health?

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Why is Sheffield forced to fight for vital infrastructure cash?

Talking about death doesn't jinx you

Divorce "We bonded over a shared sense of humour – we laugh a lot"

DeAD SheEP "I try to write songs that take the listener on a trip"

Emily Redfearn Breathing life into the everyday

Anis Tabaraee “I challenged myself to represent my contemporary era through my art”

Tyler Mellins Sigils and dark echoes

Colours of Sheffield “I've always been fascinated by colour and what different combinations can evoke”

Scapa Joe "If nobody tries, then it doesn't change, does it?"

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Think you know what it’s like to be deaf? I did

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