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21st January 2025

Studio Monkey Shoulder - Sheffield w Mondo Radio & Gut Level: Worldwide FM

In Sheffield we join Mondo Radio and the Gut Level team to look back at their summer series of events with Studio Monkey Shoulder to launch their new club space in Sheffiled City Centre.

Gilles Peterson catches up with co-founder Frazer on Gut Level's rooftop, before DJing at their Tanlines Weekender Beach Party.

Gut Level's Katie, Bez and Frazer give us a special b2b mix as well as a guest mix from Mondo Radio's founder Ed.

Hosted by Maddi Fearn

22nd January 2025

New choir aims to be accessible for all

A new choir is set to launch in Neepsend this January, giving people of all abilities the chance to come together and enjoy community singing.

Facenoise’s director, Timothy Peters, 29, says his decision to set up the group stems from a lack of accessible, music focused hobbies in the city, particularly for people of working age.

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Sheffield Wire • 13th December 2024

Sheffield to Sheffield: Charity campaign challenges locals to walk 4,200 miles

This Christmas, Mind Sheffield is calling on locals to come together to collectively walk the 4,200 mile distance from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, to Sheffield, Alabama, without leaving the country.

The mental health charity are aiming to raise £4,200, matching the miles they would like supporters to cover by Christmas Eve as part of their “A Walk Across the Pond” fundraiser.

Lindsay Doyle-Price, 52, Business Development Manager at Sheffield Mind, said: “We wanted to create a festive fundr...

22nd January 2025

Brazil, nuclear weapons and the G20: Mamãe’s the word

Traditionally an economic forum, in recent
years the G20 has expanded its scope to
reflect the interconnectedness of economic
stability with global challenges such as
health, climate, and security. Nuclear
weapons first made their way onto the
communiqué two years ago, where their
use was described as ‘inadmissible’ amidst
escalating geopolitical tensions. Last year’s
communique from New Delhi reaffirmed
this statement but did not commit to
advancing nonproliferation or disarmament
efforts.

DARKUS • 4th June 2024

The Clause: “We’re About to Release Our Best Songs Yet”

The last time we spoke to Birmingham boys The Clause, you couldn’t drink a pint at the pub unless you also ordered a sausage roll, and Boris Johnson was still calling the shots at No 10. It’s safe to say a lot has changed since then, and not just at Downing Street...

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Global Policy Journal • 22nd January 2025

A day at the Rio Jardim Botânico: Shell’s garden of greenwashing?

In the lead-up to this year’s G20 summit, Brazil has championed sustainability and environmental concerns as central themes, positioning itself as a leader in global climate and ecological agendas. But reconciling lofty ambitions with tangible action remains a significant challenge, particularly when balancing short-term energy demands against long-term climate goals.

Radio

21st January 2025

Studio Monkey Shoulder - Sheffield w Mondo Radio & Gut Level: Worldwide FM

In Sheffield we join Mondo Radio and the Gut Level team to look back at their summer series of events with Studio Monkey Shoulder to launch their new club space in Sheffiled City Centre.

Gilles Peterson catches up with co-founder Frazer on Gut Level's rooftop, before DJing at their Tanlines Weekender Beach Party.

Gut Level's Katie, Bez and Frazer give us a special b2b mix as well as a guest mix from Mondo Radio's founder Ed.

Hosted by Maddi Fearn

21st January 2025

Safety Pins: Love Will Save The Day FM

In this one off show, Maddi Fearn explores the intrinsic relationship between Vivienne Westwood and music, tracing it all the way From the Sex Pistols to Charli XCX.

Pretend • 30th October 2022

Pretend Feat. Hemai: Voices Radio

James and Maddi from Pretend are back on Voices Radio with some stellar new music selections. Hemai
drops in for a live catch up with the duo and spills the tea on his dream pet of choice!