bandit Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 why is it that none of the sheffield venues ever have a consistent line up of good gigs? yeah sure we get the odd appearance by Embrace, The Monkeys etc, but when i was looking for a good gig today i had to look elsewhere.... compare the gigs we get in Sheffield with those in Manchester for a start... Coming up in the next few months the Manchester Apollo has: The Magic Numbers Primal Scream Keane The Zutons just to name a few - and thats just the one venue... isnt it about time that sheffield got a regular look in?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 With the addition of The Plug we're getting better. A lot of it is down to no middle-sized venue. We have The Leadmill but a big band would fill that in about 10 minutes. Then we have Sheffield Arena which isn't the greatest venue for music, and its far too big for most bands. Plug has slightly filled that gap but its not perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longcol Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Plus the catchment area of Manchester is about 3 times the size of Sheffield. But no good gigs in Sheffield??? Haven't the Stones and the Chili's been here this summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Hi, think its because Sheff arena is owned by chearchannel (big group in US) so they have more pull with the america artist and older stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venger Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 My immediate suggestions would be: Try and add some variety to your taste Check out Plug Discover the City Hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallenAngel6 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Hmmm i went and saw Westlife in sheffield arena a few times but i was really young and they recently had chilli peppers and mcfly there. I am wanting to go to manchester to see tenacious D...Jack Black RoCkS!!!! I dont think sheff has many good venues...unless your wanting to go to the cinema. from Fallen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushup Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 why is it that none of the sheffield venues ever have a consistent line up of good gigs?............... ...........Coming up in the next few months the Manchester Apollo has: The Magic Numbers Primal Scream Keane The Zutons ...........isnt it about time that sheffield got a regular look in?? I personally thank god Himself that the likes of The Magic Numbers, Keane and The Zutons do not descend upon this city and display their bland, turgid 'music' upon the inhabitants of Sheffield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 It also depends on what you mean by good gig, out of those you mention I'd only class Primal Scream as good. I've seen plenty of good gigs at Sheffield but you probably wouldn't like some of the bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantomas Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I think the City Hall really missed out on the chance to attract bands like the Manchester Apollo does when they had the refurb. Making the downstairs seats removable would have made the venue so much more flexible. As it is Sheffield still doesn't really have a credible 'mid-size' venue, probably the Octagon is the closest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah1982 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 wooo Embrace... a good gig.... you've obv not seen them live! He cant sing! In the next few months theres LOADS of good gigs in Sheffield, Razorlight, Kooks, We Are Scientists, Maximo Park, Boy Kill Boy, Bruce Springsteen, Muse, Milburn and the mighty Tom Jones... theres loads, you just have to look, or get exposed mag etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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