Arts

The Rude Shipyard crew running the To the Lighthouse cafe at Bank Street Arts (photo: )

'Vibrant' Sheffield art scene bubbling under the radar

18 months ago The Guardian reported that Sheffield boasted the most art studios outside London. Art space in the city has only increased since then so what is the secret to Sheffield's art revolution and does anyone actually know about it?

Jarvis Cocker, lead singer of iconic band Pulp. Credit: Pixelwitch Pictures (photo: )

The Sheffield festival celebrating an explosion of musical talent

Jo Wingate, director of Sensoria Festival, and Uncommon People tells JUS News about her projects, the musical heritage of the city and its bright new talent.

The Crookes' new single 'Bear’s Blood/ Dance In Colour' is out on May 27th. They play The Scala in London on May 21st and Tramlines in July. (photo: )

The Crookes: Proud to be the next big Sheffield band

Touring with Richard Hawley and lined up for Tramlines, The Crookes are deeply rooted in the Sheffield music scene, even though none of the band members hail from the Steel City 

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Tramlines Festival hoping for a large turnout to cover funding shortfall

Tramlines Festival has been incredibly popular over the last four years and been voted best urban festival in 2011. The cut in funding from Sheffield City Council and the withdrawal of main sponsor Nokia means it will charge a ticket price for the first time. We spoke to Festival Director Sarah Nulty who explained why the ticket price is a bargain.

SEAN BEAN (photo: )

Hollywood, Pinewood, Sheffield: How the Steel City became a magnet for film makers

Whether you like seeing cities devastated by nuclear war, or prefer watching a group of unemployed steel workers strip off, Sheffield’s filmic history has something for everyone.