SMA are deeply saddened to hear the following news It is with great sadness that we confirm our great and dear friend, Richard H. Kirk has passed away. Richard was a towering creative genius who led a singular and driven path … Continue reading →
It’s easy to overlook the importance of local media in an active regional music scene. Martin Lilleker at the Star/Telegraph and Jane Kitson (Radio Sheffield) are both sadly lost to us, but were pillars of support for local bands. Another … Continue reading →
Local boy made good Steve Byrd left us in 2016, but remains an unknown figure for any. He rose to fame with Zzebra and Neo, a new wave band who recorded an album in Ian Gillan’s studio, and after Gillan … Continue reading →
So sad to see the passing of Florian Schneider, a true giant of modern music. Kraftwerk played Sheffield four times… 09/10/1976 University 21/05/1981 City Hall 16/07/1991 City Hall 15/06/2017 City Hall
Continue reading →Having played the City Hall in ’65, Bob returned a year later to play the Gaumont, which used to stand in Barkers Pool, next to Coles. A review of the time said: “The Sheffield show is perhaps the best of … Continue reading →
John produced many posters for the Polytechnic during the 70s, read his story. I attended Sheffield College of Art in 1968/69 where I studied Graphic Design and Photography. I then did a year at Derby College of Art. I got … Continue reading →
Fans of the massively under-rated Comsat Angels will be delighted to see the release of Steve’s first solo album of songs. It’s wonderful to hear new work from one of Sheffield’s true talents. We hope it’s sufficiently successful to encourage … Continue reading →
One of the joys of getting older is that more and more people you know sign off for the last time. I was sorry to hear that John Morrell (aka “Stratman”) has left us after a long battle with illness. … Continue reading →