Live reviews

Hannibal Lecture brings a real horror-show to the Octagon.

London’s most full-throttled, fun-loving gang visit the Clam.

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

With cap on, camo jacket zipped up and tambourine in hand, Tommy O’Dell and co whisk Sheffield through a discography-spanning setlist, recently elevated to new heights.

This is folk for now – upbeat, uplifting and highly unique, a distinctive fusion of musical composition that soars with passion and personality.

The Bristol five-piece kicked off their UK tour in rousing fashion at Record Junkee.

Within the minimalist concert space of Sheffield’s Theatre Deli stood two drum kits, a harp and an array of electronic gizmos.

Peggy Seeger performs her 'first farewell' tour for the Abbeydale Picture House crowd.

Children of Zeus refurbish Peddler, swapping out food trucks and long benches for grinding and neo-soul.

The Geordie singer makes a triumphant return to live performance for Flying Donkey Events, with a set celebrating the struggle of working people.

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

Sports Team leave an ecstatic Leadmill crowd wanting more, following a set packed with energy and leather.

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

The line-up of comedy heading to the space over the next few months is the stuff of dreams. Rhys James' four-time postponed show, Snitch, was a great way to kick things off .

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.

Viewers of this lockdown livestream entered the wonky wonderland of Buds & Spawn, eclectic sonic curators and defibrillator to the sputtering heart of the live music scene.

“Stay wonky!” is the takeaway message from this wonderfully compelling and conscientiously curated evening of the experimental and the avant garde.

This February during Independent Venues Week I caught bedpost.'s set at Network, a new venue at DINA in collaboration with Record Junkee. I…

Matt Black writes poems for adults and children. Matt is already a Sheffield favourite, having lived and worked in the area for many years.…

You know Christmas has officially begun when local lass Kate Rusby brings her travelling band of merriment to town. Set to a beautifully…