Golf Fang is a new opening that’s combining all our favourite past times in one building- and it's well worth the trip over to Sheffield.
Art, humour and nostalgia. They’re the three themes present at Golf Fang, the latest crazy golf course to grace Yorkshire with its presence.
The difference between this and any other gold course is the cleverly-themed-holes, live DJs and street food that’s available during your experience.
A huge 38,000 sq ft venue has been transformed in Sheffield into a creative collaborative space where street creators and local artists have come together to spend hundreds of hours covering every inch of the space in imaginative street art, with more than 3,000 cans of spray paint used to bring the venue to life.
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It’s well worth the hour-long train journey over to South Yorkshire.
There’s 18 holes in total to get through whilst sipping on bespoke cocktails like ‘Nuthin’ But A G Ting’ or ‘Lethal Drizzle’.
Expect to see some familiar faces, like TV’s Jeremy Kyle on the course as well as some of Gold Fang’s best known holes like the Teddy Picker and Tunnel of Love.
Pinball machine-style holes, aeroplanes, The Simpsons, a nod to the movie rentals before Netflix and even a horror movie-inspired hole with the IT clown and Annabelle doll inside, each and every hole imitates a part of our history or clips from the creative arts in a truly realistic manner.
Golf Fang is part of the Big Fang Collective who already host venues across Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham and Glasgow, include Golf Fang, Ghetto Golf and Birdies Bar but Golf Fang Sheffield is the latest (and most exciting in our opinion) to be added to the collection.
Golf Fang’s co-founder, Kip Piper, said: “I usually say this about all of our venues but the Sheffield venue really is going to be our biggest and most spectacular venue yet.”
“Our aim is to raise the bar within the hospitality and leisure sector by changing the way the UK enjoys itself and we are excited to see how our guests will interact with this incredible space we have created in the heart of Sheffield. It’s been a huge labour of love for us“.
Once you’ve attempted eighteen hole-in-ones, there will be plenty of time to grab a drink from Big Fang’s tropical Birdies Bar or a bite to eat from one of the many street vendors inside the building.
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The new opening is set to bring some of the biggest and best street food brands to the city, giving local food vendors from in and around Sheffield the opportunity to thrive in the multi-vendor food hall.
Having only just opened to the public, this crazy golf, drinking and dining experience is going to be around a one hour journey from Leeds city centre, but you can bet we’ll be making the trip over to our Yorkshire neighbours to sample all these is to offer.
For more information, including how to book your visit to the huge 18 hole course, visit the Golf Fang website or head over to John Street from Saturday 9 April to give it your best shot.
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Sheffield
You can now apply to play at Tramlines Festival 2026 as part of programme to support emerging artists
Ever wanted to play at Tramlines Festival? Well, now's your chance.
Applications are now open until Wednesday 28 January for Tramlines Festival’s 2026 Apply to Play programme.
This fantastic initiative offers emerging and unsigned artists the chance to perform at the festival, which is set to take place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July.
This year's Tramlines Festival will be headlined by Fatboy Slim, Courteeners and Wolf Alice - so it's safe to say that if you win, you'll be in great company.
Alongside a paid slot at the festival, the overall winner will also perform at Truck Festival, Y Not Festival and Victorious Festival.
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The talented winner will also receive an official endorsement with Epiphone, one of the most iconic guitar brands in the world, a professional electric guitar, 12 months of artist relations support, access to Epiphone’s London showroom and a performance slot at the Gibson Garage.
And it doesn't stop there as they will also get £500 in studio credit from Pirate Studios and a slot at the This Feeling industry showcase.
Finalists will receive paid performance slots at Tramlines and a second artist will be chosen through a public vote from a shortlist of 100 entries. That artist will also receive the full Epiphone package and secure a guaranteed place in the final selection.
Timm Cleasby, Operations Director at Tramlines, said: “Apply to Play is one of the things at Tramlines I’m proudest of. Every year we get blown away by the talent coming through, not just from Sheffield but from all over the UK.
"We’ve had artists start out on a small stage and come back a couple of years later to play a packed tent. That kind of journey means a lot to us and shows emerging artists there is a pathway for them to grow. It’s why we do it and I can’t wait to see who steps up in 2026.”
From ‘Local Boy’ to ‘Dakota’: Stereophonics prove their legacy live in Sheffield
Declan Kelly
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.
Sophie Smith -
7th April 2022 
