December can be a bit dry for gigs, but fear not, because we have a succinct list of the best for you.
FroZac Sheffield Live Fundraiser.
@ Penelope's.
3rd December.
£4 adv, £5 otd.
Fundraiser for the much-loved community radio station featuring Maybe Myrtle Tyrtle, the Mother Folkers and various DJs.
Wordlife.
@ Cafe Euro.
4th December.
£3.50
Live spoken word antics and music from Steve Larkin, Alabaster Deplume, Helen Mort, Sarah Thomasin and more.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
@ Manchester Academy.
7th December.
£22.50 adv (will sell out).
If you like your rock music dark, cinematic and epic in proportions, this one's for you. Ebay it if need be.
Rangda & Emeralds.
@ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds.
8th December.
£7 adv (wegottickets.com)
If you didn't get enough the night before, Godspeed curate a gig with Belle & Sebastian ahead of the Christmas ATP Festival.
Sheffield Techno Institute #3.
@ Red House.
10th December.
£3, £2 before 10pm.
Third instalment of the already-popular monthly techno outing, with sets from Trific, Jack Orion and residents.
A Taste of Eden.
@ Yellow Arch Studios.
11th December.
£6.
Benefit gig for Scotland's Eden Festival, with live performances from Skayaman, Jungle Lion and Mantra Rhythms.
M-Code NYE Party.
@ 230 Wordbourn Road.
31st December.
£12 adv, £15 otd.
New Year's bash featuring 20Hz, Mad Hatters Family, Dubcentral, Dark Crystal and Feedback. )