Sheffield's Inner city music event, Tramlines is celebrating it's fifth annual music event in Sheffield 2013. The event sees musical talent from across the world come and preform in over 70 venues during the event. Tramlines promises one of the most impressive line-ups nation wide, with over 100 artists performing throughout the event Aimed at teens around 16-18, Tramlines boasts a wide venue with a cheap entrance fee of £6.00. Tickets can be booked or bought at the door.
As well as musical performances, Tramlines promises a wide range of other activities to entertain a wider audience. These include a new Street theatre, the Weston park party, Blues and ale trail as well as many other events across the city. Tramlines is sponsored by many high profile companies that help to fund the events. These include Sheffield University, Nando's, Red bull music academy, Sheffield city council, No more wasted lives and Sheffield city Taxis to name but a few.
Event 2 : Children's media conference
The Children's media conference is a mass conference held to open the eyes of companies and freelance companies about the benefits of pursuing children's media such as animation and public address. With 190 speakers, 50 conference sessions, 4 workshops and 40 sponsors, the CMC is a big deal for people hoping to get involved in the industry.
Despite what the name suggests, the conference is not aimed at children, rather business figureheads that are interested in the cartoon business and media for a young audience. Key sponsors of the event involve CBBC, CITV Disney Infinity and Nickelodeon as well as many other key companies in that area of business. A high profile event, it is invite only and is not open to the public. Delegates instead come from all areas of media, T.V, Radio, Video games, Toys etc.
Event 3 : Yorkshire sculpture park
The Yorkshire sculpture park is a multi cultural artistic sculpture park located in west Yorkshire. An outdoors gallery that displays considerable amounts of international work, the sculpture park is situated in the grounds of Bretton hall. Many of the pieces in the park are inspired by the house itself and it's architecture. The YSP is funded by the Lottery and London City council.
The YSP has free admission for the public but a parking charge for drivers. their audience is wide as it is anyone who appreciates their artwork. What age group or background that is can be purely contextual depending on the piece.
Artist Amar Kanwar is presenting a new Exhibition called The Sovereign forest & other stories at the gallery in 2013. The piece will be presented in the YSP's underground gallery. The Exhibition itself will focus on the Sovereign forest and the effects of mining and other destructive commercial activities on the landscape of Odisha, india, as well as an in depth look at human rights, crime and politics.
Event 4 : Sheffield food festival
As a celebration of the Steel City's passion for food, the Sheffield food festival is held annually at the centre of the city, Fragate, The winter gardens, The peace gardens and the town hall square.
the festival takes place in a public place that is open to all and welcomed over 180,000 people last year to sample the food and support the local economy. each stand is independent and charges per purchase.
Ultimately, the Festival is intended to support Sheffield's smaller food buisnesses it is a showcase of what the city can produce and is open to all ages with low prices on individual purchases.
Event 5 : Mosborough Music Festival.
Mosborough music festival is an annual festival that takes place in Mosborough. 2013 has 19 different bands over a weekend at Don valley bowl, sheffield. Tickets range from £20-£60 depending on length of visit and desired facilities. the festival is aimed at older generations, but children under 13 are allowed free entrance. Strict security measures ensure no young will be lost for long.
The event is considerably more commercial than many other festivals. There is a high level of rules and regulations. No on site camping is allowed, no food, drink, smoking, BBQs etc are allowed into the festival, and you are searched on entering the facilities. However, food and drink can be procured on site. ID is also required for alcohol.
The festival has few sponsors, the most notable of which are Haybrook and MPH joinery.
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