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Music
One Direction announce arena dates in Sheffield after glory at The Brits
Pop sensation group win Best British Single.
9 commentsREVIEW: Noel Gallagher, Motorpoint Arena
AND to think Noel had slight misgivings about being a frontman...
REVIEW: Johann Strauss Gala, City Hall
LONG, long before Strictly Come Dancing dominated many people’s Saturday nights Vienna society was regularly doing it as a way of life.
Review: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
AND to think Noel had slight misgivings about being a frontman...writes David Dunn
We’re Wanted men at arena
CALL it a premonition or simply good marketing but there’s good reason this band were named The Wanted.
DOWNLOAD: Free Joe Bonamassa track celebrating DVD and Sheffield concert
JOE Bonamassa, hailed as one of the greatest young blues guitarists of his generation, is coming to Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena and tro celebrate you can get a free new track download.
COMPETITION: Meet Elvis band and win Sheffield Motorpoint Arena tickets
ELVIS Presley is about to enter the building for one last time with his original band at Sheffield’s Motoropoint Arena.
REVIEW: Nat Johnson & The Figureheads, Memorial Hall
FORMERLY of folk-pop band Monkey Swallows The Universe, Nat’s been called as integral to the Sheffield scene as Jarvis Cocker - and tonight there’s no doubt she’s where she belongs, on stage in the Memorial Hall, at Sheffield City Hall.
The mum factor
REBECCA Ferguson could face a lengthy guestlist for her Sheffield City Hall debut this month.
A leading lady in the music world
in the world of country music, you don’t tote around any better credentials than Johnny Cash’s daughter, Rosanne, a major singer-songwriter in her own name.
Bubbly Mel enjoying the Spice of life
SHE’S performed in front of millions sticking on her tracksuit as one of the Spice Girls.
Les enjoys a lawyer load of theatre fun
IF Les Dennis usually abides by that age-old showbiz rule about not working with children and animals he’s not letting on.
Beat clock for chance to see Noel
THE clock is ticking if you want to win tickets to see former Oasis superstar Noel Gallagher at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena on Sunday. The deadline is 10am tomorrow.
REVIEW: Kaiser Chiefs, O2 Academy
Everyday I Love You Less and Less roared Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson as the Leeds rockers launched into 90-minute set at Sheffield’s O2 Academy.
Studio pitches for old instruments
MUSICal youngsters are calling for Sheffield folk to dig out their dusty instruments and donate them to a good cause.
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Singing superstar Whitney Houston is dead, aged 48 - leave a tribute
MUSIC fans were waking to tragic news today - the death of American singer and actress Whitney Houston, aged 48, writes Graham Walker.
19 commentsHawley album’s estate inspiration
SHEFFIELD singer-songwriter Richard Hawley has once again chosen an album title by taking inspiration from a city location.
COMPETITION: Win tickets to see Sixties legends at Sheffield City Hall or Buxton Opera House
TREMELOES legend Brian Poole was the voice of some of the biggest hits of the 1960s, including Twist And Shout, Candy Man, Good Lovin’ and the band’s first number one Do You Love Me.
Review: Tickhill Music Society, Piano Recital
OVER the years the Piano Recital has been a well-regarded feature of Tickhill Music Society’s programme planning.
Ticket Details: Gary Barlow announces Diamond Jubilee spectacular concert - VIDEO video
BEATLES legend Sir Paul McCartney will headline a spectacular musical tribute to HRH the Queen in London to mark her Diamond Jubilee, organiser Gary Barlow has revealed.
No less Beautiful
WHEN you’ve got 20 years, 10 studio albums, 34 chart singles and 15 million worldwide record sales under your belt it is not surprising calling time is a hard thing to do.
Witchy women to cast a fresh spell
patsy Matheson and Becky Mills are half of the all-conquering, all-female acoustic outfit Waking the Witch.
Charity has a good Jay
JUST done with recording his album, Rotherham singer/songwriter Jay Mya, pictured, completes a busy line-up of acts giving their talents for a variety show in aid of SAFE@LAST children’s charity at the Civic Theatre tomorrow.
Labour of love and life is shore to please
FOUR years on from the disbanding of Monkey Swallows The Universe and nearly 10 since musically setting sail, Nat Johnson is a very happy woman.
NEWS IN BRIEF: Flock along to nest box event
BIRD lovers are invited to join a national campaign to attract more birds into their gardens.
Homecoming date for Reverend
LEADING Sheffield band Reverend and the Makers have announced a homecoming gig.
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COMPETITION: Win tickets to see singer songwriter John Reilly at Lamproom Theatre
SINGER songwriter John Reilly continues his live tour promoting debut solo album Zebulon with a stop at Barnsley’s Lamproom Theatre on Wednesday, February 15.
REVIEW: Alfie Boe, Sheffield City Hall
IT’S not often you’ll see an operatic tenor loosen his bowtie and do a swift drum solo. But this one does.
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Low and behold...
IT has to be said there are probably slightly more favourable settings to test out new songs than a fetish club.
Jubilee year for harp-guitar duo
THIS is the 25th anniversary year of the enduring partnership of Irish harpist Maire Ni Chathasaigh and guitarist Chris Newman.
Mark his words and Dream on for a change
LIFE IS Just A Ride claim Sheffield band Don’t Sleep Dream. And they want you to join them on it with the release of their debut EP.
How about hat as X Factor winner Matt Cardle warms up for tour in Sheffield - VIDEO video
POP star Matt Cardle gave a sneak preview of his upcoming debut tour with an acoustic set for a few lucky fans behind closed doors last night in Sheffield.
REVIEW: Thin Lizzy, City Hall
THE problem with losing a frontman as iconic as Phil Lynott is, well, they are surely irreplaceable.
Strictly Come Dancing Tour: The Star chats to Harry Judd, Anita Dobson and Nancy Dell’O’lio - VIDEO video
STRICTLY Come Dancing The Live Tour returns to Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena this week and The Star’s digital editor Graham Walker has been speaking to some of its biggest stars.
Heaven for music buffs at record fair
MUSIC fans will be able to browse vinyl records and collectable memorabilia at a fair in Sheffield from 9am to 3.30pm today.
National Alf service string to his Boe
WHEN Alfie Boe was entertaining colleagues with his crooning at the TVR factory he worked at as a youth he must have dreamed about having enough dough to buy one of the fancy motors.
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Chelsea might lift the cup
IN spite of the name, Chelsea Alice Scott is an acoustic singer/songwriter based in Sheffield making music that covers a variety of “real life stories and emotions”.
Single-sex Propeller isn’t all about spin
AT least Nicholas Asbury can finally walk the streets of Sheffield without being lambasted for putting down one of soapland’s best-loved pets.
Corrie star Katherine Kelly and X Factor Eliot Kennedy celebrate TV Awards
CORONATION Street star Katherine Kelly is the toast of South Yorkshire after winning the National Television Award for Best Serial Drama Performance, writes Graham Walker.
2 commentsBands urged to enter contest
UNSIGNED music acts can fight for the chance to play at festivals around the world in a live contest.
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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