Sheffield Tramlines 2021: Here are 9 of the coolest acts to see this weekend
Tramlines is almost here and with five music stages plus a comedy line-up at Hillsborough Park, there’s plenty to go at from July 23 to 25.
By Julia Armstrong
Published 20th Jul 2021, 12:43 BST
Updated 22nd Jul 2021, 00:51 BST
Acts like new headliners Supergrass, Sheffield’s own The Sherlocks and Dizzee Rascal don’t need much introduction, but here’s nine of our recommendations to look out for on Saturday and Sunday. For set times, keep an eye out on the website, tramlines.org.uk, and Tramlines social media channels.
There’s also going to be a Tramlines Fringe in Devonshire Green and the Peace Gardens, with a DJ line-up including BBC6 Music broadcaster Chris Hawkins and Sheffield legend Winston Hazel. Venues will have their own gigs. For details, check out www.theoutdoorcity.co.uk/fringeattramlines
Mahalia is an R&B/hip-hop singer-songwriter with a slick sound and a wonderfully emotive, smoky voice. Her latest song, Jealous, featuring Rico Nasty, has a funny video. Mahalia headlines T'Other Stage Live on Saturday. Photo: Tramlines PR
Manchester art rock band Everything and endlessly inventive and their beautifully-crafted songs make the most of Jonathan Higgs' ability to let his voice soar to high places. They headline T'Other Stage on Sunday. Photo: Tramlines PR
All-female indie outfit The Big Moon aren't afraid to challenge big issues like the climate crisis in their work but their music certainly doesn't sound angsty. They've already had a Mercury Prize nomination with their debut album and released follow-up Walking Like We Do last year. See them at The Library Stage on Sunday. Photo: Pooneh Ghana
Alt rockers Royal Blood headline Tramlines' main stage on Saturday, a day after the release of their third album, Typhoons. Mike Kerr (vocals/bass) and Ben Thatcher (drums) have also announced a headline tour for 2022 but Sheffield crowds get to see them first. Photo: PR