A truly original ensemble, toeing the line between haunting beauty and abstract silliness. The choir performing Georgian polyphonic works, offbeat covers of contemporary pop songs and originals (including ‘Don’t Stand Between a Man and His Tool’).
Tom Roper
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Tell us about you…
I moved to Sheffield from Norfolk to study. Like most people, I fell in love with the city and didn’t want to leave; now I work at the University of Sheffield.
I enjoy making music, doing pub quizzes, playing cricket and watching documentaries.
What does Sheffield mean to you?
To me, Sheffield means having the opportunity to be creative. It has a great DIY culture where people who want to make things or start new projects can.
What’s your favourite Sheffield place?
There are so many! I’m lucky enough to live next to Two Steps fish and chip shop on Sharrow Vale Road which makes it a real challenge to not eat their delicious, well priced, generously portioned food every single day. In a similar, but slightly healthier vein, I love Blue Moon Cafe next to the Cathedral – it serves great vegetarian food at a low price and you get loads on your plate!
Bear Tree Records is my favourite new shop in Sheffield, Joe gets some great stuff in so it’s always worth a visit. Likewise, the Showroom always has something interesting to watch and is a great place to go for a cosy evening. My favourite places to go for a drink are the Sheffield Tap next to the train station, the Sheaf View in Heeley, and Picture House Social on Abbeydale Road.
What would you do to improve the city?
I’d ban the needless demolition of buildings and encourage renovation of all the beautiful empty spaces.
Latest contributions
W.I.T.C.H
Wed. 6 May 2026
Sidney & Matilda
W.I.T.C.H (We Intend To Cause Havoc) were Zambia’s biggest band of the 70s and pioneers of Zamrock – a fusion of African rhythms, psychedelic rock and influences from The Rolling Stones to James Brown. Their live shows are legendary – don't miss out!
House of All
Sat. 18 April 2026
Sidney & Matilda
It’s probably to be expected that the House of All sound a bit like The Fall (in so much as any band can really sound like The Fall). But if any band has a right to, it’s this bunch. The group contains five hall-of-fame members of The Fall.
The Loft
Thu. 28 May 2026
The Greystones
The Loft's jangling folk-rock textures, chiming guitars and wry vocals became the blueprint for the mid-80s indie pop sound – before the band's infamous on-stage split. 40 years later, they released their long awaited debut album.