Hidden inside the Grand Arcade in the city centre, behind the doors of a working barbers, you'll find the entrance to The Domino Club, a hidden speakeasy that has built up a reputation for being one of the best live music venues the city has to offer.
While away the night to the sound of smooth jazz, funk and transport yourself back to the prohibition era, with a drink of something strong to hand.
Alongside an extensive wine and beer list, you’ll also find some top-notch cocktails on the drinks list here. Head down for a combination of timeless classics, re-works of favourites, and signature mixes like oat milk white Russians, strawberry and watermelon Ambratos, and a Riesling cobbler made with riesling wine, peach, lemon and soda.
The bar is usually open Wednesday - Sunday, but now you'll be able to head down to the secret bar once a month for a quiz night on a Tuesday evening.
Opening its doors to punters searching for an unusual night out away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, and ready for a night of non-stop laughs.
The first official quiz night is taking place on Tuesday 19 March 2024, where teams of four (recommended, but not essential) will take part in round-upon-round of musical knowledge questions.
With themes like 'guess the song' from the live band performance right down to trying to see if you can work out what is being played by a blindfolded band, good music knowledge is encouraged but certainly not essential - we got by just fine with our general knowledge of 80s bangers and Spotify playlists.
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Announcing the news on Instagram, The Domino Club said:
"The Big Fat Domino Quiz is coming your way on March 19th!
"Our glorious friend Jacob Savage has put together something truly unique, with a full band of players testing your listening skills to get you thinking outside the (juke)box.
"We know you’ll be blown away by the insane talents of Jacob and his band as they play some of your favourite pop songs in ways you’ve never heard, can you spot the Kanye West song played in the style of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff? Will you recognise some rock bangers when they only sing every other word? Can Jacob really play Life On Mars blindfolded?
"With a whole bunch of fun and creative rounds this is a night you wont forget and is head and shoulders above what you think a music quiz could be. Just wait till you see the kazoo round…….
"We recommend teams of 4, tickets are £10 per person and we also have some class prizes up for grabs too.
"This isn’t your average pub quiz, this is how The Domino does a quiz.
A new grassroots music space is opening in Headingley with a mission to make DJing, vinyl and music culture more accessible.
Meanhood Studios, founded by long-time LS6 residents Jim and Katie Young, will combine a professional DJ rehearsal studio, record shop, performance space and tuition hub all under one roof.
Their aim is simple, "to level the playing field in a scene that has often felt exclusive and gatekept.”
Meanhood started as a guerrilla pop-up record shop in lockdown when Jim started selling records from his personal collection.
Built solely on quality and word-of-mouth reputation, the venture quickly grew into a respected local record spot known for its carefully curated vinyl selection.
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Jim’s roots trace back to Manchester’s late-90s free party scene, he began DJing at 17 and from Hyde Park house parties to residencies at legendary clubs, he went on to host nights featuring artists who would later become major names in UK dance music.
Katie grew up in rural Cumbria, discovering music through pirate radio, library tapes and out-of-town raves. After moving to Leeds for university, she built a 20-year corporate career while supporting events, fly-posting for club nights and working behind the scenes.
“DJing is so much more than pushing buttons,” says Jim. “You’ve got to love it when no one’s watching. We want to share that knowledge and remove some of the barriers we experienced.”
Meanhood Studios will open on Friday 13 March and will offer access to equipment, rehearsal space, vinyl records and tuition for aspiring DJs and music lovers.
It's more important now than ever to support grassroots music venues, and we can't wait to check out this new space.
The Kooks, Miles Kane and Milburn to open Rock n Roll Circus as the festival expands to four days
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Just when it you thought that the Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield line-up was complete, organisers have confirmed a major expansion for 2026.
That's right, the festival will now open a day earlier on Thursday 27 August.
The brand-new opening night will be led by The Kooks, Milburn and Miles Kane - this is going to be a bank holiday weekend you'll never forget.
Further artists for Thursday 27 August - and across the entire four-day weekend - will be announced in the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled.
It's a welcome addition to what was already shaping up to be one of the standout festival weekends of the summer.
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Friday will see The Streets headline with a special performance of A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full. Saturday will be led by one of the UK’s most exciting modern guitar bands, Wunderhorse, supported by Baxter Dury, Mercury Prize winners English Teacher, and London favourites Fat Dog, whilst Sunday will be closed by the one and only Richard Ashcroft.
Festival Director Ali O’Reilly said:“Opening the weekend with The Kooks performing Inside In / Inside Out in full, Milburn returning home and Miles Kane joining the bill feels like a statement night for Sheffield.
“What makes Rock N Roll Circus special is that we can celebrate iconic albums and artists that shaped a generation, while also giving space to the next wave of talent coming through. That mix of heritage and hometown pride is exactly what this festival is about.
“Sheffield has always brought an incredible atmosphere to Don Valley Bowl, and expanding the programme this way gives us even more room to create something memorable for the Bank Holiday weekend.”
Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield takes place at Don Valley Bowl from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026, and you can get your tickets here.
Sophie Smith -
5th March 2024 
