The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets
The Spiel
14+ welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Join The Wonder Stuff as they celebrate their 40th anniversary with a UK, Ireland and Europe tour! The Wonder Stuff are a British alternative rock band formed in the Birmingham/Black Country area in 1986. Originally a four piece consisting of Miles Hunt (vocals/guitar), Malc Treece (guitar/vocals), Rob ‘The Bass Thing’ Jones (bass guitar) and Martin Gilks (drums) the band released two independent EPs on their own ‘The Far Out Recording Company’ in 1987 before signing to Polydor Records (Universal) later in the same year. Between 1988 and 1994 they released four Top 20 albums and fifteen Top 20 singles, including collaborations with Kirsty MacColl on ‘Welcome To The Cheap Seats’ and the Number One single with comedians Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, ‘Dizzy’. Supported by their old friends, Inspiral Carpets, don’t miss out on a special night of music at The Octagon!
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.
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Straight-line (approx.)
- Tram · University of Sheffield260 m
- Tram · Netherthorpe Road450 m
- Tram · West Street680 m
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