Hope Works was a WW1 gun barrel factory, now it's a place of creativity and expression. It is a revolving gallery of music and visual art with an artist in residence program as well as a highly developed calendar of events. It serves as an incubator for new talent with regular plays and support given to new emerging artists from Sheffield and beyond. It was set up in association with Mixed In Sheffield in 2012 and has since endeavoured to program events which are both impactful and inspirational, embracing the local community whilst drafting in true giants of electronic music from the furthest reaches of the globe.
Sheffield Cathedral is the cathedral church for the Church of England diocese of Sheffield. A spectacular host to all faiths and none, the building is an unusual mixture of medieval and modern architecture. The main hall will host the Opening Concert curated by festival director and co-curator Liam O'Shea.
Sheffield Cathedral is the cathedral church for the Church of England diocese of Sheffield. A spectacular host to all faiths and none, the building is an unusual mixture of medieval and modern architecture. Within the cathedral, the Chapel of the Holy Spirit will host a specific installation forming part of Amy Carter-Gordon's curation.
Emerging from the West Indies Association in early 1955 and formally constituted as Sheffield and District African Caribbean Community Association (SADACCA) at 48 Wicker Sheffield in 1986, this community space is a cultural icon of the city. The G Mill, originally a site of manufacturing, is now fully refurbished into a multi-use, cultural space for all - host to workshops, markets, art installations and live music events.
Site Gallery is Sheffield's international contemporary art space, specialising in moving image, new media and performance. Site Gallery pioneers emerging art practices and ideas and works in partnership with local, regional and international collaborators to nurture artistic talent and support the development of contemporary art.
Exchange Place Studios, one of Yorkshire Artspace's two venues, is a stunning Art Deco building based in the historic and rapidly transforming Castlegate area of Sheffield City Centre.
Firth Court is a stunning Edwardian Grade II listed University of Sheffield administrative building and houses the equally impressive Firth Hall. With its high vaulted ceiling, large leaded windows and oak panelling, the Hall lends itself perfectly to a classical setting. Extensively utilised throughout the year for the University Concerts Series, Firth Hall has a large concert platform and a seating capacity of 380.
The Art House, founded by St Matthew's Church is a vibrant community art and pottery studio, gallery and community well-being Centre of Excellence. The Art House is renowned for inspiring and empowering people to improve their well-being through creative activities.
Green Estate are one of the largest social enterprises in South Yorkshire. Their mission is to grow green and resilient urban places where people and nature can thrive. Set up in 2003 as a heritage and environmental regeneration project in the Manor area of Sheffield, Green Estate has turned 42 hectares of derelict land and heritage buildings into a unique, beautiful, and sustainable landscape for people and nature to enjoy today and for generations to come. Their venues offer the feel of an idyllic countryside setting despite being only five minutes from Sheffield City Centre.
Delicious Clam have been creating space both literally and figuratively for many of Sheffield's DIY bands since 2013. Operating as a label, practice room and small gig space from their Castle Market headquarters, they fuel the fire of Sheffield's alternative scene. Now they're exploring new territories, from stand-up to brilliantly daft club nights. The are excited to welcome them to the festival this year as we expand into live performances from some of Sheffield's fabulous alternative underbelly and beyond.
Gut Level is a not-for-profit venue, bar and community space based on Chapel Walk, Sheffield City Centre. The project was founded in response to the lack of club ready DIY spaces in Sheffield and they believe in keeping things cheap, championing local talent and building networks of collaboration and care. They are also a key venue for the LGBTQIA+ community in Sheffield, and have a big focus on providing space for marginalised communities in Sheffield Open to members 5 days a week, they host gigs, club nights, workshops, co-working and more! The venue is set across two floors which includes a roof terrace that houses our community garden project, Wet Patch. Profits from the bar, gigs and club nights fund community activity and organising, workshops, equipment access and Wet Patch.
Refurbished and re-energised, the Hallamshire Hotel was a legendary gig venue in 80's & 90's, it will be explored in a new context by the masterful Sheffield techno veterans who will deliver two stunning AV performances in this intimate setting.
The chapel was built in 1483, part of a new bridge across the river. It is possible that Thomas Rotherham, Archbishop of York, donated most of the money needed for building. The chapel was richly decorated and contained a statue of the Virgin and Child 'of gold, welwrought'. The chapel was used by travellers, who used it to pray for a safe journey, or to give thanks for a safe arrival in Rotherham. The Act for the Dissolution of Colleges and Chantries in 1547 closed the Chapel. It was given to the Feoffees of the Common Lands of Rotherham, Rotherham's first town council, who used it as an almshouse.
Soft Ground is a free to access public space located on The Moor, shared by creative charity and not for profit organisations who advocate for social change through arts and community practices. It has been set up by Arts Catalyst on a temporary basis for charities and community groups to host meetings, events and creative activities as well as providing a resource space in the city centre. It will host the amazing Dead Cat Bounce, an experimental new opera by Gary Zhexi Zhang and Waste Paper Opera on 12 October.
Dating from 1835, set up originally through John Coulson and attributed to the Primitive Methodist Movement, Bethel Chapel was subsequently converted and extended for use as a department store, the Cole Brothers Toy Shop in the second half of the 20th century. This venue is currently under redevelopment and we are happy to be granted access by Sheffield Council for no Bounds 2024 as our ticket exchange and also home to a brand new AV installation by Peter & Paul revealing this year's full branding/art commission in immersive clarity.
Leah's Yard is a former collection of small industrial workshops situated on Cambridge Street in the city centre of Sheffield. Recently opened in August, we are using a brand new space called The Assembly Room on the top floor overlooking the internal courtyard.
