Peddler Bday
A monthly staple on the Sheffield social scene, offering the best food from vendors, along with well-stocked bars, music and stalls, the famous Peddler Market turned five this October. Kelham Island has changed quite a lot since Peddler started trading, and the area has the market itself to thank for some of that happening. They celebrated by – of course – hosting a celebratory market, which was one helluva birthday bash indeed.
Hey Joe
Much-loved Sheffield artist Joe Scarborough hosted his first ever retrospective exhibition this year entitled Life in the Big Village. The Pitsmoor-born painter saw thousands visit the Millennium Gallery to check out his work, taking in his inspiring and optimistic view on life. In his own words: “My job is more than just a drawer, I’m presenting your life back to you, like the old music hall artists who sang about what they knew; I’m just painting about what I know.”
Migration Matters
Celebrating Sheffield’s status as the UK’s first City of Sanctuary, Migration Matters Festival returned for its fourth instalment. Bringing together diverse cultures through performance and art, this year’s event featured a lineup consisting of people’s poet Benjamin Zephaniah, rapper Lowkey and Haitian singer Moonlight Benjamin.
Standing at the Sky’s Edge
Two things consistently guaranteed to generate public interest in Sheffield: Park Hill flats and Richard Hawley. Combine the two then throw in another local icon such as the Crucible Theatre and you’ve got Standing at the Sky’s Edge – one of the most highly-anticipated Sheffield Theatres shows in, well, probably ever. It certainly delivered, as this heart-wrenching story of love and loss through the generations on the city’s historic estate received rave reviews and bagged ‘Best Musical Production’ at the UK Theatre Awards.
Image: Johan Persson
New Kid on the Block
In his first Sheffield solo show for over five years, celebrated local artist Kid Acne combined his two key creative pursuits of art and music for an exhibition hosted at S1 Artspace, Park Hill. Inspired by lyrics from upcoming solo album ‘HAVE A WORD’, large-scale slogan pieces occupied spaces inside the gallery and walls scattered around the abandoned outdoor section of the complex.
Shine a Light
As part of Sensoria Festival 2019, renowned Sheffield photographer Chris Saunders exhibited a wide-ranging selection of his portrait work at Trafaglar Warehouse. From David Lynch to Helen McRory to the famous Hawley x Turner x Cocker shot, not to mention plenty of inclusions for Sheffield creatives, it was a visual feast of striking photography.
A Life in Drawing
Marking the 500th year anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death, twelve drawings by the famed renaissance artist were on display at the Millennium Gallery from February until March this year. Thousands viewed the exhibition which featured intriguing insights into Da Vinci’s creative process and methods.
Exposed Awards 2019
This year’s celebration of all things Sheff at 92 Burton Road was one of our best’uns yet. Nicely set off by a carnival party theme featuring live samba bands, dancers and DJs, a bumper crowd packed out the venue to celebrate everything from the city’s restaurants to its music scene. Biggups to Cutlery Works and FirePit Rocks for hosting some raucous afterparty action too!
Image: Ellie Grace
