LO3: Additional Information (Sheffield Underground Sounds)

Additional Information
Written by Becky Jackson

The show will feature interviews and sessions with local South Yorkshire based bands and will play samples of their music on air. The show will also prominently feature discussions between the presenters and the public, with topics centering around the local music scene, venues, tours and issues that effect these. An example of this would be a discussion about the permanent closure of the Leeds music venue 'The Cockpit'. During the show, there will also be reviews of recent gigs and news of tours. 

Examples of the questions we would ask our audience would be: Are local gigs accessible? Favourite local unsigned band? Why don't big bands come to Sheffield? Which band shall we review next? We would hold polls and ask the audience for their input on our Facebook and Twitter pages, and then would reveal the results of these polls and feedback on air. 

The genre of music played will be primarily indie and we will feature musical pieces from lesser known subcultures including mod, punk and ska. The music played will be from local bands and artists, such as High Hazels, The Crookes and The Sherlocks from Sheffield. Ideally though, we'd prefer to give promotion to smaller, unsigned, upcoming bands that will bring new, fresh material to our listener's ears. 

The advertising featured on our program would be relevant to both the content of our show and Sheffield Live! Local independent business, vintage boutiques, record shops and gig venues would all be invited to feature in the form of advertisements on our show.