
Bleech 9:3
The Spiel
When Bleech 9:3 songwriters/guitarists Barry Quinlan and Sam Duffy first crossed paths in their early twenties, it almost seemed inconceivable that they hadn’t met before. Throughout their tumultuous teenage years spent gigging in various projects around Dublin, they’d lived near-parallel lives mired by the chaos-purgatory spiral of addiction; like two shadows cast by the same light but never touching. Following the release of new single ‘Cannonball’, Bleech 9:3 stand on the edge of something momentous. Fresh material is in the works and a devoted fanbase continues to surge, while a run of over 150 live dates looms large. The road ahead might be rich with possibility – but the band’s existence alone is proof that from the ashes, something fearless can be reborn.
Goes well with…
University & Broomhill — Foundry nights on campus — Steel City student energy, then Bar One, Broomhill pies, or a proper pint at The University Arms.
Bar One (Sheffield SU)
4.4£8–£18🍔 SU bar & kitchen
Open · See SU for term-time hours
10% off burgers and wings with gig ticket. The classic pre-Foundry spot on The Outdoor City side of campus.
The Nottingham House (Broomhill)
4.6£12–£22🥧 Pub & pies
Open · See venue for hours
Free extra gravy or small side with any pie & gig ticket. Legendary for their pies — a short hop from Steel City gigs.
The University Arms
4.3£10–£20🍺 Traditional pub
Open · See venue for hours
£1 off any local cask ale with event ticket. A beautiful traditional pub seconds from campus — proper Sheffield.
Utility readout
Straight-line (approx.)
- Tram · University of Sheffield120 m
- Tram · Netherthorpe Road370 m
- Tram · West Street370 m
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days to go