Public Consultation Announced to Shape the Future S1 Artspace - Arts Charity Set to Begin a New Chapter in Former Haymarket Yorkshire Bank, Sheffield.

S1 Artspace is inviting local residents art lovers and heritage enthusiasts to view and have their say on its plans to transform the former Yorkshire Bank on Haymarket, Sheffield, into an ambitious new cultural venue.
 
A public consultation and exhibition will take place on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October inside the Grade II Listed building in Castlegate. For many, this will be the first opportunity in over a decade to step inside the historic Victorian landmark and view its proposed transformation from derelict bank to vibrant cultural hub.
 
THE CONSULTATION:
Location: Former Yorkshire Bank, 2 Haymarket, Castlegate, Sheffield, S1 2AT
Dates: Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October
Times: 1100 – 1500
Drop-in event - no booking required

Visitors to the consultation will be able to:
Step inside the building itself – some of its original features and character are visible.
View the architects' plans and a 3D model of the building.
Meet the project team, including architects Carmody Groarke and S1 Project staff.
Share your views on the proposals to help to shape the final designs.
 
Input from the consultation will inform S1 Artspace’s planning application due to be submitted to Sheffield City Council in early 2026.

BACKGROUND: Built in 1871 as Sheffield's Head General Post Office, the sandstone building has witnessed the city's own evolution - serving as the Sheffield Stock Exchange for over 50 years, before becoming a Yorkshire Bank branch until 2014.
 
Founded by Sheffield artists in 1995, S1 Artspace has championed contemporary art for over 30 years – but until now, never had a permanent home in the city. Having supported more than 250 artists through its studios and presented nationally recognised exhibitions, the transformation of the former Yorkshire Bank marks S1’s first owned space, securing a sustainable future for the charity to continue championing contemporary art in Sheffield for generations to come.
Initial designs by architects Carmody Groarke will restore this landmark building and repurpose it as the organisation's first permanent home - complete with soaring public galleries across two historic floors, workspace for artists and creatives in the city, a gallery shop showcasing local artists and makers, and an independent basement bar. 

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Join the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra as it launches its 80th annual concert series with a vibrant and thrilling programme of music.

The concert will open with Dorothy Howell’s last large-scale orchestral work Three Divertissements.  Originally written for the 1940 Proms but shelved due to wartime cancellations, Three Divertissements has remained largely unheard until recent years.  This lively and colourful suite is a brilliant rediscovery by a British composer whose music is finally being brought back to the spotlight.

Dani Howard’s Trombone Concerto is a powerful and uplifting response to the challenges of 2020, written during lockdown as a celebration of human resilience and connection.  Across three vivid movements – from quiet introspection to joyful, high-energy celebration – the solo trombone takes on the role of an individual navigating a complex world, ultimately emerging with hope and purpose.  Expect dazzling virtuosity from soloist Blair Sinclair, Principal Trombone of Opera North.

Finally, immerse yourself in the sweeping drama and rich romanticism of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in E minor – a symphonic journey through fate, passion, and triumph.  This is Tchaikovsky at his most emotionally compelling.

Celebrate this milestone season with us and experience a night of powerful live music, unforgettable melodies, and virtuosic performance.

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