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Tramlines 2025


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10 minutes ago, sheffinghell said:

In 22 looks like she subbed Sigrid on T'Other, but since then she has taken off, so who knows. I think she'd be a great sub for Pulp, but the poster seems to suggest Spiritualized for that, and a special guest TBA. Agree with you, the special guest slot would be a tragedy. She would definitely be worth more than that for a Sheffield audience. Also, she has a headline slot for End of the Road - I know that's a lot smaller, but confirms she can draw a decent sized crowd these days.

 

The 2022 performance on T'Other Stage was a belter.

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7 minutes ago, Sebwax said:

I think Sheffield's love for her would make her a Sub-headliner or nothing. I'm happy to be wrong, though. I'm desperate for a good alternative on Saturday night...

Putting her up against the Reytons would be perfect - clash of the Rotherham titans! And would cater for a much wider audience.

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On 1/31/2025 at 1:28 PM, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

 

Would Rebecca want to do main stage though after having doe T'Other already.  

You're probably right, given her London theatre residency too. Any way she can be added to the weekend would be very welcome though 

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Slightly off-topic, but some promising news for Sheffield music fans - the O2 has submitted planning for a new roof

 

https://www.exposedmagazine.co.uk/whats-new/plans-submitted-to-replace-o2-academy-roof-paving-way-for-potential-reopening/

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3 hours ago, sheffinghell said:

Slightly off-topic, but some promising news for Sheffield music fans - the O2 has submitted planning for a new roof

 

https://www.exposedmagazine.co.uk/whats-new/plans-submitted-to-replace-o2-academy-roof-paving-way-for-potential-reopening/


Fab news but I have enjoyed attending more gigs at the Octagon this past year! More reasonable (and better) drinks selection and great sightlines. I hope its reopening means more gigs rather than just moving everything back to the academy. 

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38 minutes ago, Sebwax said:


Fab news but I have enjoyed attending more gigs at the Octagon this past year! More reasonable (and better) drinks selection and great sightlines. I hope its reopening means more gigs rather than just moving everything back to the academy. 

I'm in full agreement with you. I hope the Octagon continues to get bookings, despite the limitations it has in scheduling as a multi-purpose venue. I know some people don't like it, but it works well for me and agree there's a better bar and the sightlines are good. The O2 was never my favourite, but if we get more chances at tours stopping by, I'm very happy to see it reopen.

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Pleased as punch to hear about a potential O2 reopening. Loathe Octagon, to the point I'd probably just rather go over to Leeds/Manchester date instead. No atmosphere whatsoever. Every gig I've been there feels like being in a village hall. Thornbridge on tap is nice though. But you can 100% tell it's a Uni space not a dedicated venue for live music. 

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28 minutes ago, thatTFBguy said:

Pleased as punch to hear about a potential O2 reopening. Loathe Octagon, to the point I'd probably just rather go over to Leeds/Manchester date instead. No atmosphere whatsoever. Every gig I've been there feels like being in a village hall. Thornbridge on tap is nice though. But you can 100% tell it's a Uni space not a dedicated venue for live music. 

 

Amazing how opinions differ.  I love it there and glad the O2 closed and allowed it to have gigs again.  The sound is far superior to the O2 and view is great from anywhere.

 

Probably nostalgia but I saw some great gigs in the 90s at Octagon so harking back to those.

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33 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

 

Amazing how opinions differ.  I love it there and glad the O2 closed and allowed it to have gigs again.  The sound is far superior to the O2 and view is great from anywhere.

 

Probably nostalgia but I saw some great gigs in the 90s at Octagon so harking back to those.

An old favourite of mine too, I remember seeing The Jam (and many others)  there back in 1979.

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45 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

 

Amazing how opinions differ.  I love it there and glad the O2 closed and allowed it to have gigs again.  The sound is far superior to the O2 and view is great from anywhere.

 

Probably nostalgia but I saw some great gigs in the 90s at Octagon so harking back to those.

I'm with you on sound quality. Never had issues with that at the Octagon.

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2 hours ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

 

Yep, he posted a similar one on BlueSky last night. One thing we know for sure, it's not Tramlines! And very unlikely to be another Sheffield date... wondering if maybe Lytham, Forwards, Come Together...? Probably not quite big enough for BST unless they are filling the Hugh Jackman gap

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On 2/6/2025 at 12:56 PM, sheffinghell said:

Slightly off-topic, but some promising news for Sheffield music fans - the O2 has submitted planning for a new roof

 

https://www.exposedmagazine.co.uk/whats-new/plans-submitted-to-replace-o2-academy-roof-paving-way-for-potential-reopening/

 

That's good. Didn't realize it was closed tbh but I've been there once or twice, and it's a great venue (well, two venues really, isn't it? I remember wandering from the smaller venue to a gig in the big venue completely unopposed lol).

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18 hours ago, sheffinghell said:

2026 survey completed

 

I asked for

 

Massive Attack

The Cure

Self Esteem

 

Suede

Yard Act 

The Hives

 

I fully realise RLT is the only feasible one of those three headliners!

 

My 'realistic' picks were :

 

Inhaler (who I think are ready to Headline) - Blossoms - Tom Grennan

 

CVC - Self Esteem (although hoping she will sub Pulp) - Shed Seven

 

I have stopped asking for Gerry Cinnamon as he seems to have disappeared.

 

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38 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

 

My 'realistic' picks were :

 

Inhaler (who I think are ready to Headline) - Blossoms - Tom Grennan

 

CVC - Self Esteem (although hoping she will sub Pulp) - Shed Seven

 

I have stopped asking for Gerry Cinnamon as he seems to have disappeared.

 

I'm hoping they are more ambitious than Blossoms (forever a sub), and Inhaler are on the second line for NBHD this year, so possibly not quite there yet.

 

What can I say, I'm an eternal optimist 😂

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In other Sheffield music news, it looks like the Leadmill saga is coming to a head. Judge has ruled against them and council has blocked planning to demolish the interior (stupid vindictive idea) if/when they finally get evicted. Let's hope we"re not without another key venue for any length of time whilst it all gets sorted.

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17 minutes ago, sheffinghell said:

I'm hoping they are more ambitious than Blossoms (forever a sub), and Inhaler are on the second line for NBHD this year, so possibly not quite there yet.

 

What can I say, I'm an eternal optimist 😂

 

Just think Blossoms have completely upped their game and absolutely smashed the Wythenshawe Park gig last August.  

 

Inhaler are going from strength to strength and now have 3 brilliant albums, selling decent size venues and have a big 15 to 25 following.  Its time the Festivals took a punt on the up and coming bands as opposed to the usual suspects.  Appreciate Reytons headlining this year but they wouldn't anywhere else in the Country.  Personally I'm not a fan but they will probably go down well.

 

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7 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

 

Just think Blossoms have completely upped their game and absolutely smashed the Wythenshawe Park gig last August.  

 

Inhaler are going from strength to strength and now have 3 brilliant albums, selling decent size venues and have a big 15 to 25 following.  Its time the Festivals took a punt on the up and coming bands as opposed to the usual suspects.  Appreciate Reytons headlining this year but they wouldn't anywhere else in the Country.  Personally I'm not a fan but they will probably go down well.

 

I could see Inhaler headlining Live at Leeds park gig next year. Better demographic for them to be a big draw.

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