Formal Sppeedwear
The Spiel
Stoke-on-Trent three-piece Formal Sppeedwear are already masterful studio architects of irresistibly hooky, jagged post-punk. The quavering, echoed yelps that immediately open their brand new single “Who Needs Spain Ball?” will have you believe it’s David Byrne, right down to his cadence. Serrated 12-string electric riffs exactly like those pioneered by late ’70s XTC and Television then collide with that voice, setting off an urgency that’s sustained by a thrusting krautrock groove.Catch them in Sheffield and Leeds this November. Bar open from 6pm every event for pre-gig bevs SLICE GUYS PIZZA open every event from 6pm Serving 12″ sourdough pizzas, wings and mac Find us in the Yellow Arch Courtyard Also available on Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat Venue Yellow Arch Studios 30-36 Burton Rd Neepsend Sheffield S3 8BX UK
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Kelham Island & Neepsend: Hangr and Yellow Arch nights: walk Bardwell Road, Burton Road, and Kelham's cobbles for food, drinks, and pre-show stops.
Yellow Arch Studios
4.6£12–£25🎵 Live music venue
Open · See venue for gig nights
Burton Road warehouse gigs and club nights at Sheffield's go-to live room, under five minutes from Hangr on foot.
Cutlery Works
4.6£8–£20🍽️ Food hall
Open · See venue for hours
Neepsend Lane food hall with independent kitchens, ideal pre-gig fuel before Hangr or Yellow Arch.
Peddler Market
4.8£10–£25🍽️ Street food & bars
Open · See venue for hours
10% off house cocktails with gig ticket. The heart of Kelham's food scene.
Riverside Kelham
4.4£10–£20🍺 Riverside pub
Open · Closes at 11.00 pm
Kelham Island Road pub with river views, a short walk across Neepsend from Bardwell Road.
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Straight-line (approx.)
- Tram · Shalesmoor470 m
- Tram · Infirmary Road590 m
- Tram · Netherthorpe Road0.62 mi
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