The world’s fastest-growing sport is making its way to Sheffield city centre, with a state-of-the-art indoor padel club now open for business.
Club de Padel, which started life in Manchester in 2023 and has been booked out solidly ever since, will be bouncing its way across the Peak District to Kelham Island.
There'll be five indoor competition-grade courts, open from 7am until 10pm every day, as well as a coffee bar and a club shop (which will be selling the exclusive Club de Padel x UN:IK collection).
Club de Padel is housed within Capital&Centric's Cannon Brewery warehouse, a Neepsend landmark that will be transformed into a diverse neighbourhood of new homes, green community spaces, bars, cafes and workspace.
New to padel? All good - there's a full coaching programme featuring 'intro to padel' sessions, club socials, tournaments and private coaching for groups of up to four.
And throughout September, Club de Padel are teaming up with some friends to celebrate throughout September, kicking off by hosting the inaugural ‘Lick of Paint’ Street Art Festival.
Inside Club de Padel SheffieldClub de Padel merch in partnership with UN:IKClub de Padel is now open in KelhamClub de Padel's reception areaClub de Padel SheffieldThere are five competition-grade courts
Brainchild of Megan ‘Peachzz’ Russell and Alastair Flindall (aka Neck of the Wood Studio), the festival will use the exterior walls of the building on Boyland Street to showcase emerging and established talent across the weekend of 6-7 September.
Then there'll be a one-day festival on 20 September, in partnership with 84 John St and Fix Up Running, with a huge group workout, guided city runs, padel taster sessions, and yoga.
Matt McKinlay, co-Founder of Club de Padel said: "We can’t wait to open our Cannon Brewery site - it’s been a real labour of love and it’s looking brilliant now. From the moment we stepped into the space we knew it had something special and Neepsend has this urban, creative energy that really fits with what we’re about.
"We’re here to create a unique and inclusive club that adds to all the exciting stuff that’s already going on in the city - everyone we’ve spoken to so far has been so welcoming and supportive and we can’t wait to get the doors open."
Tom Wilmot, Joint Managing Director at Capital&Centric, said: "Breathing new life into the old Cannon Brewery site has been a big focus for us, and Club de Padel are the perfect match to bring it back with a bang.
"They’ve got real energy and ambition, and they’ve created something that feels properly fresh for Sheffield in collaboration with some of the city’s creative and wellness communities. We’re buzzing to see it come alive this September."
Bookings for Club de Padel Sheffield will go live on Playtomic on Thursday 4 September with the first court playing on Thursday 11 September.
You'll find it at Boyland Street, Kelham Island - the What Three Words location is ///press.arts.active.
Courts will be priced at £36 per hour during off-peak hours, and £44 per hour at peak times, with balls included in every booking and free parking on site.
Welsh rock legends Stereophonics brought their 2025 tour ‘The Sky’s Edge’ to Sheffield, delivering a night filled with nostalgia, stadium-sized energy and timeless anthems.
Following a hugely successful summer of outdoor shows, the band arrived at the Utilita Arena armed with hits from across their 30-year career.
Despite being three decades in, they remain impressively current, still releasing bangers that resonate with old fans and new.
Their 13th studio album, Make ’Em Laugh, Make ’Em Cry, Make ’Em Wait, debuted at the top spot earlier this year, marking their ninth official number one album - a feat that few guitar bands can claim in today’s landscape.
One of the most striking aspects of the night was the diversity in the crowd.
Generations stood side by side, families and fans of all ages united by the voice of Kelly Jones, whose raw, unmistakable tone remains as powerful as ever. Every song felt like a shared memory.
The setlist was stacked with classics: 'Bartender and the Thief', 'Just Looking', and 'Local Boy in the Photograph' hit just as hard as they did in the late ’90s.
The band’s musical tightness and stage presence ensured that these tracks didn’t just spark nostalgia; they felt alive, urgent and fresh.
And then came 'Dakota'. Hearing it live remains one of rock’s greatest live experiences, and Sheffield agreed.
As soon as the opening riff hit, the entire arena erupted into a mass sing-along.
The finale delivered bursts of colour, giant balloons cascading from above and a spectacle that perfectly matched the emotion of the song.
More than a closer, 'Dakota' became a reminder of personal memories - where you were, who you were with, and the first time you heard it.
Stereophonics weren’t just ticking off yet another big gig, they were cementing a legacy with a set that balanced reflection, celebration and pure rock energy. Once again, they proved why they matter so much to so many.
Even after all this time, their sound still hits hard, their storytelling still resonates, and their connection with fans remains undeniable. Long live the 'Phonics.
John Cooper Clarke announces 2026 UK headline tour along with new book
Danny Jones
Dr John Cooper Clarke is back with another UK headline tour in 2026, and has a brand-new book coming out too.
Now 76 and still as fiery as ever, 'The Godfather of Punk Poetry's career spans more than half a century; he's still just as worth celebrating with each passing year.
Becoming the first poet to ever headline a UK arena with his landmark show in Manchester back in March, it's been another milestone 12 months for the critically-acclaimed writer, and he clearly has no intentions of slowing down next year either.
Revealing a raft of new tour dates on Monday, 1 December, John Cooper Clarke will be bringing his spoken word stylings and latest collection - satsifyingly titled Have It - to crowds all over the country.
Confirming a total of 20 new live shows, JCC will be kicking off his next tour in October 2026 in time for the launch of his latest title.
Following on from last year's release, 'WHAT', which became an instant Sunday Times bestseller, and his memoir (published back in 2020), this will be his fifth book to date.
2025 also saw him receive the prestigious Northern Music Award (NMAs) in recognition of his phenomenal influence in the music world and art as a whole.
As for us here at Audio North, we recently also had the incredible privilege of sitting down to chat with Cooper Clarke ourselves ahead of the announcement, so keep your eyes peeled for that one...
You can see John Cooper Clarke's list of live shows in full down below.
JCC UK headline tour dates 2026
We've kindly italicised all the Yorkshire dates for you as well.
Tickets for Dr John Cooper Clarke in October 2026 will be available from this Friday, 5 December at 10am via Gigs and Tours, as well as his official website.
Daisy Jackson -
4th September 2025 
