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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Democracy In Crisis

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Democracy in the UK only runs skin deep. The various crises that the UK has faced over the past few years has called into question the very functioning of how our society is governed. Does our democratic system give us the ability to be able to be governed fairly while being reactive to future crises?

This live stream will take aim at our democratic system itself, discussing how our democracy functions – and how it is funded. Featuring Peter Geoghegan, the award-winning investigative journalist from openDemocracy and author of Democracy for Sale, Neal Lawson, Director of think tank Compass, and Klina Jordan, co-Chief Executive of Make Votes Matter, the cross-party campaign to introduce proportional representation.

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Ana Carla Maza

Thu. 2 May 2024

Firth Hall

Cuban composer, cellist and singer Ana Carla Maza makes a musical reconnection to her Havana upbringing and Latin American roots. Presented with Talking Gigs, combining discussion and a concert.

Welcoming Cultures

Sat. 22 June 2024

Millennium Gallery

A celebration of our magnificent, multicultural city, marking Refugee Week and Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month. Expect exhibitions, talks and performances from across Sheffield’s diverse communities.

Crossed Wires Festival

Fri. 31 May 2024 — Sun. 2 June 2024

Bringing some of the UK's top names in podcasting from your headphones to the stage for one weekend. With Adam Buxton Show and Self Esteem, Brown Girls Do It Too, TalkArt, Uncanny, Katherine Ryan, and more.

Songs For The Record

Tue. 30 April 2024

The Three Tuns, 39 Silver Street Head, S1 2DD

Like a book club, for albums. A fun, informal and welcoming space where people can talk (and maybe learn a little bit too) about music they love and remember. This month, the album is Oasis's 1994 debut, Definitely Maybe.