The Creative Edge drumming group has received an award for voluntary work in promoting community cohesion and integration in and around Sheffield.
The Creative Edge drumming group performed at the Big Calm on Saturday 13th July. It was a great atmosphere!
On Sunday 21st July we are organising the Tramlines Creative Edge showcase which is happening in the Sheffield Cathedral Conference Centre. There will be two stages – one in the Domino Hall and one in the Garden, with a bar throughout the afternoon.
Alongside the performances will be the showing of the Creative Edge films, Creative Writing, Photography and Art exhibition.
Directions: Cathedral Resources Centre, Domino Hall, Campo Lane (at the back of the Cathedral through the big silver steel gates)
Performances and musical talent include:
12:00 Preview performances from Creative Edge including African drumming, group and solo performances.
1:00 Greg Morton
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Singer, songwriter and producer. Greg has performed at the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals in both the Reebok and McAlpine stadiums, appeared on BBC1’s Grandstand, singing ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ before the England game, sung “Something More”, in front of 11,000 people at the Manchester Evening News Arena in July 2002 and winner of the M.E.N. ‘Search for a Star’ competition, where he performed at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall in May 2004.
1:30 Acoustic performances: Ben, Liam and Mike
2:00 Tandem
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“Alternative post-indie anti-pop-rock with the zest of a psychedelic lemon.”
2:30 Paul Piper
3:00 C is for Calculus
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Maximal art-rock with nods to Johnny Foreigner and Cardiacs. Instrument-swapping headmusic for the soul.
3:30 Dwight Pereira
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“Dwight brings earnest acoustic original songwriting, cosmopolitan influences, a cracking voice and a deep love for real life and real music.” Sheffield A|C, Mar 2013
4:00 Creative Edge
4:40 Voi Vang
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Singer, Songwriter, muscian, Gothic/Sweet Lolita from Sheffield and lover of Drag Queens and Japan.
5:00 The Slow Blade
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Thoughtful hardcore along the lines of Million Dead and Nation of Ulysses, except with songs about such topics as stealing towels from a Bannatynes gym and literally never running out of milk.
Throughout the afternoon acoustic performances and more with a smattering of African drumming and dancing will be happening in the garden courtyard.
Acoustic artists in the garden:
2:30 Ben Cheyney
3:00 Chris Moon
3:30 Clive Fischer
4:40 Paul Piper
5:00 Dwight Pereira
Creative Edge for Leonard Cheshire Disability
Members of the Creative Edge drumming group will be performing for Leonard Cheshire Disability this Saturday 29th June. You are warmly invited to join us. We will be performing between 12 noon and 1 pm. This drumming performance will include a display of African dance with Limbo dancing.
If you would like to take part please meet in the usual place at the Cathedral Resources Centre, Campo Lane at 11.00 am to collect drums before travelling to Mickley Hall, Mickley Lane, Totley, Sheffield S17 4HE.
Creative Edge at Heeley Festival!
Members of Creative Edge will be performing at Heeley Festival this Saturday 22nd June. You are warmly invited to join us. We will be holding a series of drumming workshops throughout the day. We will perform on the main festival stage at approximately 4.15 pm.
If you would like to take part in the African Drumming please meet in the usual place at the Cathedral Resources Centre, Campo Lane at 11.30 am to collect drums before travelling to Heeley Festival at Heeley Millennium Park.