Sahar Ghadirian

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

The vibrant, multi-venue city festival is back. Hosted by various independent spaces in Kelham Island, the third edition could be its best yet.

Empowering, celebratory, forgiving and carefree, Self Esteem’s poignant hometown show proves she’s destined for the biggest stage.

Amidst ongoing global protests, Ali Abbasi’s graphic crime thriller is a reminder of the long-standing struggle for justice and women’s rights in Iran.

Boasting big ideas and delivering on them, the band's seventh album offers escapism through its thick, luxurious sounds and a self-referential approach to songwriting that snaps us back to reality.

Returning to The Leadmill after three years, indie rockers Bombay Bicycle Club performed a set full of fan favourites ahead of their run of summer festivals.

Playing their biggest headline show to date, Minds Idle’s sell-out Leadmill gig shows huge promise for the new Sheffield band.

Flashing lights, soulful energy and an adoring crowd – Miles Kane brought his long-awaited Change the Show tour to Sheffield for a special performance at The Leadmill.

Celebrating his latest EP, Otis Mensah brings golden jazz-inspired soundscapes to Network for a special hometown headline performance.

The Long Blondes’ history is connected to The Leadmill in the same way many of our formative and favourite moments are. Sahar writes about first discovering the band on a night out at the historic venue.

Returning home to a sold-out Leadmill, Self Esteem showcased her pop prowess with a set of entrancing fan favourites.

With an electric set that leaves fans begging for an encore, Fever return to Sheffield after 18 months.

Stage dives, crowd surfs and karaoke – Easy Life indulged in escapism at their intimate sold-out gig at Leadmill’s Steel Stage in celebration of their debut album, Life’s a Beach

Supercharged and exhilarating, Squid’s live rendition of their debut post-punk influenced record Bright Green Field mesmerised Leadmill’s main room, marking an epic comeback for gigs.