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SHEFF HERD
FILMS OF THE MONTH
IN ASSOCIATION WITH KELHAM FILM CLUB - AUGUST
Sheff Herd is delighted to be sponsoring the fantastic Kelham Film Club - a community cinema night that holds weekly screenings of unique films, with great drinks deals in the welcoming Alder Bar. Each week, we will keep you updated with the events and screenings on offer.
Thursday 21st August @8pm (arrive early to make the most of the drinks deals!)
The second screening in the downstream Darkness series - Embrace of the Serpent (Spanish: El abrazo de la serpiente) is a 2015 internationally co-produced adventure drama film directed by Ciro Guerra, and written by Guerra and Jacques Toulemonde Vidal.
Shot almost entirely in black and white, the film follows two journeys made thirty years apart by the indigenous shaman and last survivor of his people Karamakate in the Colombian Amazonian jungle, one with Theo, a German ethnographer, and the other with Evan, an American botanist, both of whom are searching for the rare plant yakruna.
It was inspired by the travel diaries of Theodor Koch-Grünberg and Richard Evans Schultes, and dedicated to lost Amazonian cultures.
It premiered on 15 May 2015 during the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Art Cinema Award.
Friday 29th August @6pm at Showroom Cinema - SFF x Kelham Film Club
Nostalghia - Andrei Tarkovsky’s unforgettably haunting film, his first to be made outside Russia, explores the melancholy of the expatriate through the film’s protagonist, Gorchakov, a Russian poet researching in Italy.
Nostalghia is filled with a series of mysterious and extraordinary images and as in all Tarkovsky’s films, nature, the elements of fire and water, music, painting and poetry all play a major role.
This film is being shown as part of Sheffield Film Festival and will be screened at Showroom Cinema. Get your tickets here
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Scene and Herd
EVENT OF THE WEEK w/c 18th August 2025
On 22nd August, Peddler Warehouse will host Emergence Collective - a ten-piece folk ensemble performing music that blurs the lines between tradition and experiment.
Featuring some of the most inventive improvisers from across the North, the orchestra blends instruments from centuries past with contemporary ones, creating a living dialogue between old and new.
Drawing from deep roots in folk, classical, early music, electronic soundscapes, and free improvisation, the group weaves shifting layers of melody and rhythm. The band have released three acclaimed albums, including their recent Chapel, recorded in the Samuel Worth Chapel at Sheffield General Cemetery and have been praised for their “beautifully subtle yet hypnotic” minimalism. No two performances are the same and this one will be delivered in the round.
The night will be made even more special by a set from the captivating Sheffield based cellist and composer Liz Hanks who has worked with a huge range of big artists, including Pulp, Richard Hawley and Liam Gallagher. Her debut album Land has been well received and draws inspiration from her local landscape.
This Peddler Warehouse show promises to be an immersive highlight event of the summer. Grab your tickets here
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Herd the Word
EVENT OF THE WEEK w/c 18th August 2025
The Words Are Coming is a monthly open mic event held at Showroom Cinema Cafe and it returns this Thursday 21st August at 6:30pm.
This evening is for writers of many mediums; poetry, prose, fiction, comics, scripts, plays, and more are welcomed. Please note however that music is not an option a the moment.
The event prides itself on not allowing hate speech or excessively strong language to make it as inclusive and supportive as possible. Furthermore, it is a non-feedback event.
Entry is free and there are 13 performance slots of a 5 minute time limit available. These must be registered by Monday 18th this month but the Monday before subsequent events. To book a slot, email openmic@srws.org.uk with your name and a brief description of what you’d like to perform.
SEPTEMBER 2025
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Your guide to the month ahead.
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Spirit of Independence Film Festival
Sheffield’s indie film scene comes alive this September with the return of Spirit of Independence, running from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th at The Light Cinema.
The festival opening night features a special 45th anniversary screening of John Carpenter's classic 'The Fog'
Spirit of Independence celebrates bold, creative voices in independent filmmaking, featuring a vibrant mix of shorts, feature films, Q&As, and opportunities to meet filmmakers from across the UK.
Whether you’re drawn to experimental storytelling or raw, authentic drama, this festival is a must-visit.
Tickets for individual screenings and weekend passes are available here
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Float Along Festival
On Saturday 27th September, the Float Along Festival fills several Sheffield city centre venues, including Corporation, The Washington, and the Hallamshire Hotel.
Known for its eclectic lineup, the festival brings together emerging indie and alternative artists alongside Sheffield’s thriving music community.
Expect a day full of fresh sounds, energetic performances, and a welcoming atmosphere for music lovers.
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Lick of Paint Street Art Festival
On 6th and 7th September, Sheffield’s streets will burst with colour and creativity during the Lick of Paint Street Art Festival.
Artists from across the UK and Europe will create striking murals and interactive artworks in areas including Kelham Island, Castlegate, and throughout Sheffield city centre.
Visitors can watch the art unfold live, join guided tours, and take part in workshops led by the artists. This free, family-friendly event invites everyone to experience the city’s urban spaces in a fresh and inspiring way.
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Rockin' the Bowl Festival
For fans of hard-hitting rock and metal, Rockin’ the Bowl takes place on Saturday 6th September at the FORGE Warehouse, featuring a powerhouse lineup of local and touring bands delivering heavy riffs and high energy. Highlights include Doncaster’s Circle of Origin, the Herd reviewed Ace of Kings and other standout acts ready to bring the noise.
Kicking off the weekend, don’t miss the warm-up gig on Friday 5th September at the Hallamshire Hotel (doors open 7pm). This special night supports CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), a suicide prevention charity close to the hearts of the RTB team and performing bands. The line-up features Circle of Origin, a one-off set from the newly formed band The Awakening, and Nottingham’s genre-bending outfit Confyde. Expect a night of raw, passionate performances—all profits go directly to CALM.
AUGUST 2025
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Your guide to the month ahead.
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Sheffield Film Festival
Taking place throughout August at Showroom Cinema and other Sheffield venues, the Sheffield Film Festival returns with a full month of cinema events celebrating both local and international storytelling. It opens on 1st August with Sheffield on Film, a curated screening from the Yorkshire Film Archive tracing nearly a century of the city on screen.
For horror fans, there is the SFF x Celluloid Screams 35mm four film Mystery Marathon on 2nd August
August 9th brings a When Saturday Comes screening plus Q&A and for those fans of Documentary, Doc Fest brings some short films on the 12th August.
Some female-led collaborations are on the bill with FFS Shef presenting Motherboard plus a Q&A on the 19th August and Film Girls Galore present a classic Lost in Translation on 24th August.
Sheff Herd sponsored Kelham Film Club bring Andrei Tarkovsky's masterpiece Nostalghia on 29th August.
Family-friendly screenings include anniversary editions of Babe (23rd August) and more.
The closing highlight is the world premiere of Survivors: The Spectre of Threads, paired with a Q&A on 30th - 31st August.
Tickets and programme details are available here
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Rock N Roll Circus
Got post-Tramlines blues? You won't have to wait for long before the next major Sheffield music festival as bank-holiday begins well with five nights at Don Valley Bowl from 27th - 31st August.
The successful festival returns bigger and better than ever. Major names like Queens of the Stone Age, Bryan Adams, Reverend & The Makers, and James headline an eclectic mix of music, circus acts, fire performances, and quirky stages.
Amid the music you’ll find food vendors, a real sense of community, and enough theatricality to keep everyone entertained.
Tickets are selling fast (some nights are already sold out)- grab them here.
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The Moor Classic Car Show
On 17th August, The Moor becomes a car lover’s paradise, filled with over 100 vintage vehicles ranging from classic Fords and MGs to rare collectibles.
Running from around 10:30 a.m. until mid-afternoon, this free event invites the public to admire automotive history and enjoy light entertainment, face painting, balloon art, costumed characters, and more.
Donations support local charitable causes, and the atmosphere is as welcoming for families as it is for petrolheads.
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Graves Park Food Festival
Debuting on 30th - 31st August in the gorgeous Graves Park setting (Sheffield's largest park), this new festival brings together a mouthwatering mix of street‑food traders, artisan producers, live cooking demos, and local drink vendors.
Alongside music and entertainment, families can enjoy fun fair attractions, roaming performers, educational farms and kids’ zones.
The festival runs late into the evening on Saturday with a slightly shorter Sunday schedule.
Advance purchase is required - get your tickets here