i don't know if you agree, but i think it seems to have died off quite a lot lately (for heavy rock/metal anyway)

there doesn't seem to be as many quality bands going around whether they're covers or originals (but i must admit, i don't live in the centre of sheffield so i don't always get to hear about the young student bands)

on the odd occassion when there is a quality band playing they don't seem to pull in as many punters these days

also, there doesn't seem to be as many adverts for musicians and stuff around sheffield and rotherham etc

Well I'm trying to champion the local group of awesomeness that is MANTANK!

They are quality live what with Johnny the frontman being like the Mike Patton of Sheffield!

Their last two gigs have been at West Street Live and yes, there weren't as many people as there should've been.

Check 'em out on Myspace!

Check out http://www.myspace.com/lafolieband

:thumbsup:

Are you kiddin? You're never without a band to watch in Sheffield, whether it be a small, local band in the likes of The Dove N Rainbow or The Harley, or a big-time band in places such as Corp, The Leadmill or O2 Academy. One of the many excellent uses of the internet is keeping abreast of the music scene, just sign up to the mailing lists of the big venues, and add the small venues as friends on facebook. Honestly, if you're fairly open-minded and you've got enough time and/or money, there's plenty of music in and around Sheffield...

Look for "mentholmans" on here and facebook - bands 7 nights a week...

Look for "mentholmans" on here and facebook - bands 7 nights a week...

Already got them on Facebook, my good man! ;)

Are you kiddin? You're never without a band to watch in Sheffield, whether it be a small, local band in the likes of The Dove N Rainbow or The Harley, or a big-time band in places such as Corp, The Leadmill or O2 Academy. One of the many excellent uses of the internet is keeping abreast of the music scene, just sign up to the mailing lists of the big venues, and add the small venues as friends on facebook. Honestly, if you're fairly open-minded and you've got enough time and/or money, there's plenty of music in and around Sheffield...
nope, i'm not kidding. i'm not talking about watching the likes of kasabian at 02 academy, i'm just talking about regular local bands. for those who remember, i'm referring to bands such as guns n oatcakes, alcatraz, etc. i know there are plenty of average covers bands, but they're not in the same league as bands such as the one's i've just mentioned

i must admit, since i left my original metal band in 2008 i've not been heavily involved in the original music scene, so i could be missing out on some great local original bands

Oh ok, well if you've heard of a band called Blitz from Sheffield, they're re-forming and will be back on the ciruit again soon. I am the new vocalist, hi!

Oh ok, well if you've heard of a band called Blitz from Sheffield, they're re-forming and will be back on the ciruit again soon. I am the new vocalist, hi!Is the rest of the lineup the same ?

Bass player and drummer are, Scott and Ian. New guitarist called Mark who is awesome, and me on vocals. Should be very cool once we get up n running!

i don't think i've seen blitz before but i'll keep my eyes open for you

anyone seen Jagged Edge before? i went to watch them last night

Jagged Edge? The 90s American Rock Band?

Lose Your Illusion are playing at the Three Horseshoes in Ilkeston tonight. Entry is free, will be a good night. They claim to be one of the best GnR tribute bands in the country, and for one-night-only, I am their stand-in Axl. Come along if you can.

i don't know if you agree, but i think it seems to have died off quite a lot lately (for heavy rock/metal anyway)

I'd say it died off a long time since. There is a startling lack of innovation amongst rock bands in particular, which drove me away from the scene years ago.

no, they're not american mate. check out their web site (they have an incredible guitarist) http://www.jaggededge.me.uk

can't make it tonight unfortunately but keep us posted on Blitz

I'd say it died off a long time since. There is a startling lack of innovation amongst rock bands in particular, which drove me away from the scene years ago.

That's why I'm trying to promote Mantank so much. They aren't your average metal band.

That's why I'm trying to promote Mantank so much. They aren't your average metal band.

they're not a metal band at all by the sounds of things (i've just listened to the tracks on their web site)

they sound ok at what they do

I put on bands down at the Moorfoot Tavern and have been doing so for the last 4 years. I tend to find that there are fewer bands around in the summer time (students going home, summer hol breaks, etc) but still have a good supply of bands willing to turn up and play.

Any bands reading this who would like a gig should visit www.myspace.com/moorfoottavern

or simply PM me.

they're not a metal band at all by the sounds of things (i've just listened to the tracks on their web site)

they sound ok at what they do

If anything they're mostly like Faith No More - to me anyway. They are diverse in their output, but they are based in metal. They just have other styles that they pile on top.

I like 'em anyhow!

i don't know if you agree, but i think it seems to have died off quite a lot lately (for heavy rock/metal anyway)

there doesn't seem to be as many quality bands going around whether they're covers or originals (but i must admit, i don't live in the centre of sheffield so i don't always get to hear about the young student bands)

on the odd occassion when there is a quality band playing they don't seem to pull in as many punters these days

also, there doesn't seem to be as many adverts for musicians and stuff around sheffield and rotherham etc

check out woodseats working mens club this wed eve.. FIRECRACKER are playing..they are a great rock band, doing covers from acdc to oasis and the who etc. Ive seen them alot and they always pull a big crowd. they mostly have gigs in chesterfield , as the rock scene seems to be bigger there for some reason. anyway, if you want a night of live expolsive music this wed this is an option.

I'd agree totally. It's not a lack of local bands though, it's a lack of touring artists. A few years ago the Leadmill used to have loads of bands on - pretty nuch anyone touring, now it's pathetic. There are never any gigs there. I go to gigs all the time, and just have to put up with constantly travelling to Leeds or Manchester. The Sheffield music scene just seems dead in the water at the moment.

Does anyone know why this might be? Once again, let me state I'm not referring to local bands, but touring bands.

Supply and demand. It's that simple.

how many people commenting on the state of the local music scene on here actually attend a few local unsigned original material gigs per week every week?

I attend 6 unsigned original material gigs every week and 2 cover band gigs and I think our music scene is very strong at the moment. And I don't think anyone who doesn't attend a cross section of unsigned band nights can mke an informed opinion on the present state of play.

We had a massively innovative rock band on last night tht went down a storm:

www.myspace.com/awoogalol

prog/grunge/metal mixed with samples and lulz

Live music went thro a bit of a lull in Sheffield for a while, but now its coming back very strongly. And the Dove and Rainbow is currently booking bands and getting itself back on the 3 or 4 nights per week scene for live music, so check us out.

And any local bands, go to our MYSPACE site which is
www.myspace.com/thedoveandrainbow (http://www.myspace.com/thedoveandrainbow)
or email
lizard@doveandrainbow.com (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/lizard@doveandrainbow.com)

and we will pleased to stage your gig (s).....

music events at the Shakespeare also seems to be fairly well supported - www.theshakespearesheffield.co.uk

I'd agree totally. It's not a lack of local bands though, it's a lack of touring artists. A few years ago the Leadmill used to have loads of bands on - pretty nuch anyone touring, now it's pathetic. There are never any gigs there. I go to gigs all the time, and just have to put up with constantly travelling to Leeds or Manchester. The Sheffield music scene just seems dead in the water at the moment.

Does anyone know why this might be? Once again, let me state I'm not referring to local bands, but touring bands.

You're kidding right... I think if you include the arena nearly every touring band has played sheffield in the last 12 months... what a stupid statement

I'd probably go as far as to say that the 'live band' scene is the best catered for in Sheffield. If you take into account the arena, academy and Plug there have been stacks of touring acts that have played Sheffield in the last 12 months.

and just to illustrate my point here's a snippet of the upcoming listings for JUST the academy

21-Sep: MASSIVE ATTACK
23-Sep: ORBITAL
07-Oct: PAOLO NUTINI
08-Oct: TINCHY STRYDER
09-Oct: GO:AUDIO
10-Oct: BLOC PARTY
11-Oct: JAMIE T
15-Oct: ENTER SHIKARI
16-Oct: FRANZ FERDINAND
17-Oct: BASSHUNTER
22-Oct: EDITORS
24-Oct: REVEREND AND THE MAKERS
25-Oct: DIZZEE RASCAL
30-Oct: CALVIN HARRIS
12-Nov: THE ENEMY
16-Nov: LILY ALLEN
24-Nov: WHITE LIES

I think the Academy has stolen most of the Leadmill's bands. There are currently only 11 gigs on the Leadmill's website, there used to be around 30 at any one time.

I do not know where this thread is leading. Ad for venues or the lack of bands.All I'm going to say that there are lots of FREE entry venues for unsigned gigs. Why don't you go to some and see for yourself.
As for the Leadmill and the Academy they are different to norm and do not always promote what is best in the local Music scene.
I just like to add Venkman Heist as a good rock band. How many of you seen this band play in Sheffield?

as i said before, i'm not referring to the likes of franz ferdinand playing at the o2 academy. my original point (which is only my opinion) is the lack of top notch local bands that are talented, put on a great show, have a good rig, etc etc. yes, there are still loads of run of the mill local original and covers bands out there

it brings up old debates about the smoking ban, price of beer, and the recession etc. i know bars/clubs that used to be packed out that have had to close in recent years because they can't afford to pay the bigger local bands because they were no longer pulling in enough punters. obviously this will have a knock on effect to the quality of bands they can hire, and the amount of money the bands earn to invest on their rig, etc etc

obviously, it depends on where you go to watch bands so it's fair enough if you don't agree... it might not have dried up everywhere

i know bars/clubs that used to be packed out that have had to close in recent years because they can't afford to pay the bigger local bands because they were no longer pulling in enough punters. obviously this will have a knock on effect to the quality of bands they can hire, and the amount of money the bands earn to invest on their rig, etc etc

venues PAy for bands?????? Never done that before, there are stacks of really good quality BIG bands who will play for free.....most of them just want to be heard and have a stage to play on...but at the Dove we offer them a custom built and truly stunning 5+K rig with a 2K stage monitor system (awesome...no other pub does that) and a huge (quite probably the biggest PUB stage in Sheffield) proper stage plus lighting and free sound engineer....almost every band who has played here loves the stage and sound system, saying we blow the pants of the house equipment in other medium sized pubs...

.many bands email me offering ME money to let them play!!!!! ...there simply is not the money to pay bands due to greedy Pub companies and Breweries.....

as i said before, i'm not referring to the likes of franz ferdinand playing at the o2 academy. my original point (which is only my opinion) is the lack of top notch local bands that are talented, put on a great show, have a good rig, etc etc. yes, there are still loads of run of the mill local original and covers bands out there

it brings up old debates about the smoking ban, price of beer, and the recession etc. i know bars/clubs that used to be packed out that have had to close in recent years because they can't afford to pay the bigger local bands because they were no longer pulling in enough punters. obviously this will have a knock on effect to the quality of bands they can hire, and the amount of money the bands earn to invest on their rig, etc etc

obviously, it depends on where you go to watch bands so it's fair enough if you don't agree... it might not have dried up everywhere

I can name you lots of bands that kick ass, but the fact is you ain't listening. Sorry reading. Yes there is a recession on and equally lot of people in jobs have benefitted in lower interests and more disposable income. Like I said FREE entry is not going to break your bank balance and you should get out and see what is on offer?
I find most bands are fussed as to what equipment they play with. Big rig and the latest orange amps does not necessarily equate kick ass musicianship?
I'm not aware of that many venues paying the unsigned bands from their own resources, usually it is a small percentage of ticket sales/door take. In my experience it is the BANDS that usually take in punters to watch them, family and friends.Gigs at the Leadmill, Academy and et al are supported in such a manner by the unsigned acts. Is this really a good way to get crowds in?

venues PAy for bands?????? Never done that before, there are stacks of really good quality BIG bands who will play for free.....most of them just want to be heard and have a stage to play on...but at the Dove we offer them a custom built and truly stunning 5+K rig with a 2K stage monitor system (awesome...no other pub does that) and a huge (quite probably the biggest PUB stage in Sheffield) proper stage plus lighting and free sound engineer....almost every band who has played here loves the stage and sound system, saying we blow the pants of the house equipment in other medium sized pubs...

.many bands email me offering ME money to let them play!!!!! ...there simply is not the money to pay bands due to greedy Pub companies and Breweries.....

What is an unsigned band?
If there is an unsigned band that has door paying FANS to watch them then there should be no problem paying the bands!:huh::help:

it's just a pointless thread by someone who used to be in a band complaining that there's no good bands any more... I could easily name you 20 local bands across various genres that are very talented, I could also name you 5 or 6 local promoters who specialise in local band nights which are between 0-5 quid to go see...
Sheffield's music scene over the last few years has produced milburn, the monkeys, the reverend, bromheads (who'll be back soon), LMT, toddla t, r8 records and so on... what more does everyone want?!?

now if you'll excuse me I'm off to start a thread sayin I haven't been swimming for a decade but the pools in sheffield are rubbish...

You're kidding right... I think if you include the arena nearly every touring band has played sheffield in the last 12 months... what a stupid statementI wasn't happy Sheffield was missed by AC/DC but thats a rare miss by a big band, everyone else has played sheffield

What is an unsigned band?
If there is an unsigned band that has door paying FANS to watch them then there should be no problem paying the bands!:huh::help:i saw a add yesterday the sherwood intake has got a fantastic female duo on onthe 23rd and 30 of this month deb n her i saw one half of the duo emma b some years ago she was in a band called beleif wot a voice shes got shes been singing in spain round the pubs and clubs now benidorms top female duo tickets if you want to see them are £5.00 this is the only gigs there doing in sheffield before there back to sunny spain cant wait to see them there brilliant

venues PAy for bands?????? Never done that before, there are stacks of really good quality BIG bands who will play for free.....most of them just want to be heard and have a stage to play on...but at the Dove we offer them a custom built and truly stunning 5+K rig with a 2K stage monitor system (awesome...no other pub does that) and a huge (quite probably the biggest PUB stage in Sheffield) proper stage plus lighting and free sound engineer....almost every band who has played here loves the stage and sound system, saying we blow the pants of the house equipment in other medium sized pubs...

.many bands email me offering ME money to let them play!!!!! ...there simply is not the money to pay bands due to greedy Pub companies and Breweries.....i used to have the plumpers at tinsley we allways payed for bands we used to have martin and friends on fridays and we used to be pack and what a good nite we used to have different singers and musicains used to get up and join the band like a jamming session long before i had it sheffields very own joe cocker sang there and the room and stage was built for sound pity the breweries got greedy and wanted to sell its been a golf shop for10yrs

venues PAy for bands?????? Never done that before, there are stacks of really good quality BIG bands who will play for free.....most of them just want to be heard and have a stage to play on...but at the Dove we offer them a custom built and truly stunning 5+K rig with a 2K stage monitor system (awesome...no other pub does that) and a huge (quite probably the biggest PUB stage in Sheffield) proper stage plus lighting and free sound engineer....almost every band who has played here loves the stage and sound system, saying we blow the pants of the house equipment in other medium sized pubs...

.many bands email me offering ME money to let them play!!!!! ...there simply is not the money to pay bands due to greedy Pub companies and Breweries.....

i agree with a lot of that, but i think you're referring mainly to original bands. having played in an original metal band for a number of years, i know exactly what you're saying. however, in my experience, the bands that tend to offer to pay to play at venues are generally the younger generation who are desperately trying to make an impression. personally, i don't think that a band should ever pay to play at a venue... you should be playing because you're good enough to play and not because you've slipped the venue £50 (or whatever)

besides, even if you enjoy your job, you wouldn't pay to go to work would you? i know how much of a pain it is to work full time and then have to bomb home to collect your gear, lug it all to a venue, setup, play for a few hours, take it all down, and drive home in the early hours... not to mention the petrol money! so there's no way i'd ever pay to play anywhere no matter how much you enjoyed it - it's the principle

back on topic, the bands i'm talking about would have filled venues like the DnR 10 times over 5 to 10 years ago, and wouldn't even consider playing for free. to be honest, they probably wouldn't even think about playing in a pub at all

as i said before, the likes of guns n oatcakes, whizz kid, jagged edge, alexanders palace, alcatraz, etc used to pull in big crowds in WMC's years ago, but now these sorts of bands are considering playing pub venues because of the lack of bookings and larger local venues

it's a shame imo

it's just a pointless thread by someone who used to be in a band complaining that there's no good bands any more... I could easily name you 20 local bands across various genres that are very talented, I could also name you 5 or 6 local promoters who specialise in local band nights which are between 0-5 quid to go see...
Sheffield's music scene over the last few years has produced milburn, the monkeys, the reverend, bromheads (who'll be back soon), LMT, toddla t, r8 records and so on... what more does everyone want?!?

now if you'll excuse me I'm off to start a thread sayin I haven't been swimming for a decade but the pools in sheffield are rubbish...

i'm not sure what your point is here, other than to try and start an argument. i didn't say there are no good bands, what i'm saying is the music scene appears to have dried up imo (if that's ok with you of course?)

The Sprotsman on Cambridge Street are playing alternative rock starting on monday nights and classic rock ALL DAY AND NIGHT on staurdays !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i'm not sure what your point is here, other than to try and start an argument. i didn't say there are no good bands, what i'm saying is the music scene appears to have dried up imo (if that's ok with you of course?)

to be honest no it's not ok... your comments are disrespectful not only to local bands, but also local promoters and venues all of whom are putting on a huge amount of events... like nearly every other forum user who passes comment YOU DON'T GO OUT... ffs there's tramlines at the end of the month... pointless thread and last reply from me, you don't really know what you're talking about chap, sorry

last reply from me, you don't really know what you're talking about chap, sorry
thank god for that :loopy:

I agree the music scene in Sheffield scene is not what it has been in the past, but that is always going to happen. There are plenty of good bands out there, many of which would have been good enough to be signed about ten years ago, when the record companies were more willing to throw money about. But its not like that now so you don't hear about as many potentially signed bands.

Tramlines is a good showcase of part of what Sheffield has, but there is allsorts it does not cover as well, Sheffield is very diverse. Just need to look for it, it is not going to be served to you on a plate. Enough venues do try that though.

Sidenote-I do disagree with you MattS about acts skipping this City, sadly as it has been for many years, there does seem to be a huge amount of agents that choose to skip this city. The Academy has improved this somewhat, but at the same time has decreased the gigs that used to be on at the Octagon and Leadmill. It has always been the same with Sheffield sadly, I can list so many bands who I would have liked to see in this City in the last two years alone. I was hoping that the arrival of the Academy would change that and in some cases it has. Fingers crossed to the future.

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ever watched space cadets and fritenight hey they wa gud

i know where Paranoid is coming from...

the WMC covers scene (with the likes of alcatraz, whizz kid, ally pally, jagged edge etc) is a completely different scene to the original band scene. its impossible to compare the 2 because of all the differences (money to play, size of venue, length of sets, lthere are oads of differences).

he is indeed right about the Sheffield WMC covers band scene dying down. ive been going to these sorts of gigs for the past 10 years and the difference in numbers is huge.... but also how many of the top club bands have CHANGED their act in that time? not many!!

i've a feeling i may have met you or come across you before Paranoid, do you go in Bellhouse WMC for their rock nights?

ever watched space cadets and fritenight hey they wa gud
i've seen fritenight linda, yeah they were good and these are the sorts of bands i'm talking about. can you imagine asking them to do a free gig? other than for charity? :hihi:

i know where Paranoid is coming from...

the WMC covers scene (with the likes of alcatraz, whizz kid, ally pally, jagged edge etc) is a completely different scene to the original band scene. its impossible to compare the 2 because of all the differences (money to play, size of venue, length of sets, lthere are oads of differences).

he is indeed right about the Sheffield WMC covers band scene dying down. ive been going to these sorts of gigs for the past 10 years and the difference in numbers is huge.... but also how many of the top club bands have CHANGED their act in that time? not many!!

i've a feeling i may have met you or come across you before Paranoid, do you go in Bellhouse WMC for their rock nights?

ey up mate. yes, you've hit the nail on the head... you've basically said exactly what i was trying to say. yes, i have been to bellhouse before to watch bands

to be fair to the other people who didn't agree with my comments, i think they are more from the original scene, and it is a lot different to the covers scene. to be honest i don't watch as many original bands as i used to because i'm no longer involved in that area. having said that, i have been actively looking for a new band and/or other musicians in sheffield, rotherham, donny, barnsley etc since leaving the original scence in nov 2008 and there doesn't seem to be much out there at the moment (covers or originals)

that suggested to me that the overall music scene had dried up a bit, that's why i started the thread, but i think some people took it that i was bashing the music scene in sheff :confused:

Music scene in Sheffield has gone absolutley terrible over past few years!

Its getting harder to put music events on in Sheffield because of a lack of venues, but I did see a really good live Hip Hop/experimental band on Saturday at the Harley. Its just finding out about these things that is the hard part.

If anyone is interested in the dance side of things, there is a good techno night on this Saturday at the Redhouse on Solly street. Its only £2 to get in as well and doesn't close til 3. Plus there's a really nice smoking area out the back if people wanna have regular break for chatting and ear-resting :P

What kind of stuff would you like to be seeing in Sheffield?

personally, more metal and heavy rock bands

back on topic, the bands i'm talking about would have filled venues like the DnR 10 times over 5 to 10 years ago, and wouldn't even consider playing for free. to be honest, they probably wouldn't even think about playing in a pub at all


Its very very difficult to make any money as a band these days, whatever you do. Its more about art for arts sake, not for money. Times have changed so much in the last 10 years, and I cant see them going back to the way they were. Very very few pub type will consider paying a band, although most will offer some incentives such as a certain amount of free beer or food, depending on their operation. Its hard cash thats always the problem, so bands will always get SOMETHING, even if it is a bag of crisps and a free couple of pints....pubs with function rooms are different (like the grapes for example) as then the band can charge an entry fee, but many pubs only have one room these days and cant charge a door fee as the regulars may not want to pay

We get local bands trying it on all the time with emails saying stuff like, "we will play for £100 plus expenses" giving all sorts of reasons such as "exciting up and coming rock band wityh hundreds of fans" and all the usual cliches and stuff like " we will pack the place". We have booked bands from time to time who promise a "packed night", who only manage to turn up with someones Auntie Mabel in a wheelchair, a deaf Great Grandpa, and a few random family members who clearly cant stand the band and are only turning up so as not to offend their nephews or nieces, etc.

Anyway look out for exciting bands coming to Dove very soon, we are booking now, so any local bands out there need to email
lizard@doveandrainbow.com

Its very very difficult to make any money as a band these days, whatever you do. Its more about art for arts sake, not for money. Times have changed so much in the last 10 years, and I cant see them going back to the way they were. Very very few venues will consider paying a band, although most will offer some incentives such as a certain amount of free beer or food, depending on their operation. Its hard cash thats always the problem, so bands will always get SOMETHING, even if it is a bag of crisps and a free couple of pints....

We get local bands trying it on all the time with emails saying stuff like, "we will play for £100 plus expenses" giving all sorts of reasons such as "exciting up and coming rock band wityh hundreds of fans" and all the usual cliches and stuff like " we will pack the place". We have booked bands from time to time who promise a "packed night", who only manage to turn up with someones Auntie Mabel in a wheelchair, a deaf Great Grandpa, and a few random family members who clearly cant stand the band and are only turning up so as not to offend their nephews or nieces, etc.

Anyway look out for exciting bands coming to Dove very soon, we are booking now, so any local bands out there need to email
lizard@doveandrainbow.com

yeah, i understand what you're saying mate, it's tough times for everyone and it's a shame. but i still think we're talking about different sorts of bands here. you're talking about young original metal/punk sorts of bands who are keen to get their name banded about and as such will play for a bag of crisps and a can of pop

the bands i'm referring to are generally a lot older (mid 20's at least) and semi-pro with agents, and although times are hard they're still not going to play a pub gig for nothing. if you want to see for yourself, try phoning an agency like alan wood and ask them if you can hire a rock band for free :)

i remember watching bands like alcatraz at eastwood view wmc in rotherham around 6 years ago and they used to fill the place on a good night... and that place holds at least 500 (i think). last i heard, eastwood is due to close down in the near future :(

yeah, i understand what you're saying mate, it's tough times for everyone and it's a shame. but i still think we're talking about different sorts of bands here. you're talking about young original metal/punk sorts of bands who are keen to get their name banded about and as such will play for a bag of crisps and a can of pop

the bands i'm referring to are generally a lot older (mid 20's at least) and semi-pro with agents, and although times are hard they're still not going to play a pub gig for nothing. if you want to see for yourself, try phoning an agency like alan wood and ask them if you can hire a rock band for free :)

i remember watching bands like alcatraz at eastwood view wmc in rotherham around 6 years ago and they used to fill the place on a good night... and that place holds at least 500 (i think). last i heard, eastwood is due to close down in the near future :(

Hey mate if you really dig good music then why don't you venture out this weekend at Mentholman's @West Street Live. Feel free to give your feed back. I personally do not think you'll be disappointed.

Maybe Corporation could do something to bring in the local Metal and Punk bands?

I know they get all the big acts like Meshuggah (who were <removed> awesome last year). Or are you thinking you want something at a smaller venue?

Its getting harder to put music events on in Sheffield because of a lack of venues

The Grapes
The Shakespeare
Academy (1 & 2)
Leadmill (2 rooms)
Plug (3 rooms)
Boardwalk
Mentholmans
Corp
City Hall
Memorial Hall
Polish Club
Red House
Harley
Green Room
Forum
Octagon
Foundry
Frog & Parrot
Stock Room
Cremorne

I dare say i've missed more than a few too. Yep, we're struggling....

The Grapes
The Shakespeare
Academy (1 & 2)
Leadmill (2 rooms)
Plug (3 rooms)
Boardwalk
Mentholmans
Corp
City Hall
Memorial Hall
Polish Club
Red House
Harley
Green Room
Forum
Octagon
Foundry
Frog & Parrot
Stock Room
Cremorne

I dare say i've missed more than a few too. Yep, we're struggling....

you missed Dove and Rainbow, and frog and Parraot dont do live music anymore since the refurb.....stil its an impressive list....also Sheffield Hallam Union still do live gigs from time to time to.....

Nothing wrong with the venues but I do agree that the rock music from Sheffield has gone a bit stale. There are a few exceptions though.

Regarding Mantank, yeah, they are a good band. Played a few gigs with them years back.

and frog and Parraot dont do live music anymore since the refurb...

Part of the refurb included the stage and they've certainly had bands on since then.

Most of the ones you named are already holding local band nights, (the Boardwalk, the Grapes, Harley Green Room) but a lot of them are small and so can only hold 50-100 people max. The larger places like Corp, Leadmill, Octagon, Foundry and Plug etc. run their own scheduled nights with large name acts to that they can optimise income.

As for the Stock Room, I doubt they will be doing anything good for the music scene in a hurry after the <removed> I, and other people, experienced with them recently.

So basically there is stuff on, but if you want something in particular you gotta do it yourself. As I have been finding out.

So basically there is stuff on, but if you want something in particular you gotta do it yourself.

I agree. Which is why i do exactly that: http://www.myspace.com/wagonwheelmediapromotion

Most if not all of those venues have provisions for outside promoters to put their own nights on.

Part of the refurb included the stage and they've certainly had bands on since then.

Yeah I saw a rockabilly band there.

I agree. Which is why i do exactly that: http://www.myspace.com/wagonwheelmediapromotion

Most if not all of those venues have provisions for outside promoters to put their own nights on.

although we do most of our stuff in-house (we were promoters that bought a venue) we're always open to offers from new promoters who want to work with us. Indeed, we're working with innumerable outside promoters on our events right now.

Part of the refurb included the stage and they've certainly had bands on since then.

where is the stage? It used to by the front window......

We at The Stockroom,...near The Leadmill by the way......, are well proud of the fact that since opening at the end of oct 08 we have been dedicated to having as much live music as poss...from all genres...Rock Pop Metal Goth Arty stuff Ska Punk and more... bands from all over the world...3-4 live nights a week and special events and dj's filling in the rest...We love it...and hope we have added on to the evergrowing live music scene in sheff...There are some dedicated promoters and loyal supporters of all sorts of nights in the city at the moment...at all kinds of venues...get on out and find em...
Tramlines coming soon too, so go and enoy...