Sharp, driving post-punk stacked full of wiry melodies, intricate rhythms, twists, turns and immediacy. The Atlanta band excel at making  technically complex music sound fun and easy, taking inspiration from the likes of Devo, Pylon and Gang of Four.

The frontman of indie band Lloyd Cole and The Commotions has retained a devoted fan base since his emergence in the 80s. Back with a one-man show, expect dry wit, ornate guitar compositions and heartfelt delivery from one of our finest songwriters.

Float Along music festival returns to Sheffield city centre to do it all again for the third year running. This year's lineup includes: Shame, Antony Szmierek, Fat Dog, Scaler, Snapped Ankles, and more.

Sensoria and Andro and Eve present a live score performed to visual artworks from a coming-of-age film about a young British Asian girl’s sexuality. Inspired by Indian classical music, choral music, ambient electronica, and horror movie soundtracks.

A duo whose music is as disconcerting and spooky as it is beguiling and enthralling. Their latest release sounds a bit like scrolling the dial on an AM radio in Tudor England. Part of Sensoria Festival, in the perfect setting of Bishops’ House.

One of the most iconic bands of the new wave period celebrate their 50th anniversary. Cool For Cats and Up the Junction remain solid gold bangers while other gems combine social observation with earworm-level melodies. Supported by Badly Drawn Boy.

Hanoi-based musician/songwriter Ho Tram Anh explores spatial, dreamy sounds with an influence from ambient and classical music. Supported in the atmospheric, intimate setting of Bishop's House by R.Loomes with her deceptively lo-fi guitar doom folk.

An experimental opera imagining parallel realities of environmental and financial catastrophes across time and space. By Gary Zhexi Zhang and Waste Paper Opera.

Join the fine folks from Sheffield-based music promoting collective Jarred Up for their first ever festival. Taking over all three rooms at Sidney and Matilda, with: DZ Deathrays, Hotel Lux, Sister Wives, Femur, Nervous Pills, Shelley Byron and more.

Comic, heartwarming and heartbreaking tales set to delicate, lo-fi arrangements. To celebrate the release of his fifth album, Trust Fund (AKA Ellis Jones) will be playing a special show at the intimate Upper Chapel accompanied by a string section.

Devoted to having a good time, all the time, Confidence Man are the ultimate party band. The Australian group, fronted by sibling duo Janet Planet and Sugar Bones, create addictive dance anthems in the vein of Deee-Lite, Scissor Sisters and CSS.

An immersive meditation on the environmental crisis, exploring the destructive power and awesome beauty of water. With vocals from Carnatic tradition singer Supriya Nagarajan, film, and acoustic and electronic music from Duncan Chapman.

A 30-piece band and orchestra made up of some of Sheffield’s finest musicians, paying homage to the Fab Four’s seminal back catalogue. Join them as they play The White Album in its entirety, with the additional option of an accessible show.

One big celebration of classical music. Bringing classical music to concert halls, gardens and public spaces across the city, every other year. Returning in 2025.