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Empress Of @ YES Review: an alluring and romantic evening

Date published: 11th Nov 2024Debuting her new album ‘For Your Consideration’, Lorely Rodriguez, better known as the formidable Empress Of, reigned over the stage at the packed YES (Pink Room) in Manchester. The Honduran-American singer’s fourth album keeps it elusive, sensual, and upbeat, which, when heard live, transported the crowd to the heat of a club night. 

Returning to the UK for her new tour, admitting she is glad not to be in America at the moment, the songwriter and producer showed...
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Los Bitchos @ O2 Ritz review: an immersive blend of Latin beats and nostalgia

Date published: 28th Oct 2024After the launch of their bombastic sophomore album ‘Talkie Talkie’ (2024), Los Bitchos returned to the O2 Ritz to continue the party in the iconic Manchester venue. The trans-continental four-piece are known for their tightly constructed instrumentals that bring together the retro hits of the 80s with Cumbia and Latin rhythms. 
Comprising of Australian guitarist Serra Petale, Swedish Bassist Josefine Jonsson, South London drummer Nic Crawshaw, and Uruguayan Keytar...
Yorkshire Bylines •

North’s original super club ‘Love to be…’ returns to Sheffield for 30th anniversary

‘Love to be…’ continue their 30th anniversary year celebrations with an epic birthday bash at Forge in Sheffield with a huge line-up of house, garage and dance music talent.

The seminal club night, record label and one of the cornerstones of the UK early house music scene, ‘Love to be…’ is celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2024. The brand is announcing a huge series of global parties and significant releases to unite generations of house music fans around the world.

Championed as the ‘Nort
The Sheffield Star •

"Thieves are targeting my daughter's grave - it’s completely soul destroying"

The grave of eight-year-old Stacey Louise Ogley, who died tragically in 1993, was ransacked and ornaments including a Cinderella carriage, which was a family Christmas present from her brother Stephen, was stolen. A bench dedicated to Stacey was smashed.

The missing ornaments were last seen by Stacey’s mother, Wendy Ogley, on April 12 while she was tending to the grave and surrounding grass.

“No parent should ever have to lose a child but these things happen. But to steal from a child’s grave
Yorkshire Bylines •

BBC Glow Up stars discuss new series and making it in the industry

With the new series of BBC’s underway, stars Val Garland and Sarah Agbiji share exclusive insight into the make-up world. spoke to judge Val Garland – known for her ground-breaking make-up looks and campaigns for Alexander McQueen – and series five contestant Sarah Agbiji, on their time in the show and top tips for aspiring make-up artists.

This exclusive article comes while the BBC team attended a Q&A showcasing the first episode of the show for aspiring make-up, media, and fashion students at
Yorkshire Bylines •

Rosa Festival 2024: innovative sounds in store for dance music fans

On its way to becoming a cultural happening, Rosa Festival brings together rising dance music artists onto the Peak District scene.

In the lead-up to its fifth anniversary, festival organisers have dropped the final lineup announcement. With DJs from all genres of underground music, this lineup is a harmonious blend of hard-hitting dance music from all corners.

The festival, based in Middleton-by-Youlgreave, has rapidly grown in success since it began in 2020 and has made a name for itself in
Sheffield Wire •

Tennis club saved from collapse by parish council funding

An Ecclesfield tennis club has beaten the odds to survive after “phenomenal” support from the public led to a burst of funding.

The £10,000 from Ecclesfield Parish Council was critical to meet the crowdfund target goal of £25,000 needed to ensure Thorncliffe Tennis Club would retain its £7,500 Sports England pledge.

The funding comes after the only club in Sheffield’s north was on the brink of collapse, unable to raise enough money in enough time to urgently resurface its courts.
Hte Magazine •

A City Break in Alicante - A Budgeted Getaway

When summer rolls around, the urge to get away is on everyone’s minds– and so is the cost. Most places in Europe can be fairly costly not only to get to but also to stay in just to get that little bit more sun. Nonetheless, my weekday trip to Alicante in the south of Spain proved that a quick getaway could not only be cost-effective but also more fun for being so.

Travelling off-peak at the start of June, Alicante is only a three-hour flight away from Manchester airport and due to the relativel
The Sheffield Star •

Fundraiser battling leukaemia organises 'big blood cancer bash' to help others

Host of the event, Bracken Baines, aged 27, is currently fighting stage four chronic lymphatic leukaemia after she was diagnosed last year.

“My last round of chemotherapy didn’t work, so they’re advising me onto a new treatment plan,” she said.

She said: “It completely puts a hold on your life, all the things I had started planning to-do - travelling, saving for a home, starting a family.

“All that has to be put on hold as it’s completely out of your control and you have to give into a life y
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Tragic death of Sheffield United player shines spotlight on women's game

“What you’re asking players to do at the moment is live as a full-time, elite, professional athlete by eating, training, and then playing on a Sunday. You’re going out all day Sunday and then players have got to get up for work on a Monday morning and with some away games it’s a weekend-long event as well.

She said: “I remember at clubs she’d been in, some female clubs were completely separate from the men’s and she could never get her head around why they weren’t working together. It wasn’t ju