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@otsfestival.bsky.social🚨 VENUE CHANGE 🚨
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our previously sold-out event with Lucy Porter has moved location from Firth Hall to the (larger) University of Sheffield Diamond Building to start slightly later at 7:30pm.
Limited tickets available: bit.ly/4AWQi77
@musicintheround.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.socialDiscover the concerts that define our season.
#AutumnEssentials 🍂 highlighting some of the must-sees that you won't want to miss this season!
Norway’s Engegård Quartet explore the roots of the Northern Lights Weekend’s music in an evocative & moving finale.
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@grindrod.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.socialReally excited to be doing this event in Sheffield on Sunday for the @otsfestival.bsky.social on Sunday offtheshelf.org.uk/events/tales...
@musicintheround.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.socialMusic, stories & the people within Beethoven’s world 🎻
Dr Katy Hamilton joins the Consone Quartet for Beethoven & Friends, bringing together an evening of music, stories & discoveries – exploring Beethoven’s connections with the people around him.
musicintheround.co.uk/events/beeth... #Barnsley
@amandajanemason.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.socialI'm thrilled to be part of @otsfestival.bsky.social. I'll be onstage with @annacaig.bsky.social next Saturday. Book your tickets now!
@manchesterup.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.socialComing up later this month at @otsfestival.bsky.social, musician and author @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social will be chatting to @danieldylanwray.bsky.social about his memoir, Punk rock ruined my life.
Join us: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/punk-...
#Sheffield #booksky
@oliverslt.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.socialFantastic, honest conversation from Bradley Wiggins at @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social as part of @otsfestival.bsky.social in Sheffield.
@otsfestival.bsky.socialWe look forward to welcoming you back to Sheffield in October
@groomb.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.socialI'm delighted to be returning to Sheffield's Off The Shelf Festival Of Words @otsfestival.bsky.social to talk about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' on Friday October 23rd, 12.30pm, Millennium Gallery. Book here: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/these...
@thewritingsquad.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.socialThe 10th anniversary of the UK’s biggest poetry and performance festival, BBC Contains Strong Language, comes to Salford on the 24th to 27th September 2026; Squad writers are involved with three events on the programme and Oenone Wirth has been announced as the Laurel Prize Poet-in-Residence!
@otsfestival.bsky.socialLooking forward to welcoming you to Off the Shelf in October
@amandajanemason.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.socialOnly a few short weeks to publication and I'm delighted to be part of this year's @otsfestival.bsky.social in conversation with @annacaig.bsky.social and Beverley Ward. Details here...
offtheshelf.org.uk/events/capti...
@handhyorkshire.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.social🧵Early subscription libraries in Yorkshire emerged in the 18th century. These libraries allowed middle-class members to pool money to buy and preserve books. The most important example is The Leeds Library, founded in 1768 and the oldest surviving proprietary subscription
@musicintheround.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.socialDiscover the concerts that define our season.
#AutumnEssentials 🍂 highlighting some of the must-sees that you won't want to miss this season!
Roderick Williams returns with heartrendingly beautiful English song, including the glorious cycle Songs of Travel.
musicintheround.co.uk/events/vaugh...
@musicintheround.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.socialTODAY: Celebrating Mozart & his lively circle of friends w/ Ensemble 360, including works showcasing the unworldly sound of the glass harmonica, 7pm at Crucible Playhouse in Sheffield.
Tickets & more info: musicintheround.co.uk/events/mozar...
#ThisIsChamberMusic
@unishefplayer.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.socialCan city birds change their tune to be heard over traffic and sirens?
University of Sheffield bioscience students investigated how urban noise affects bird communication across Sheffield.
Watch Change Your Tune: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/chang...
@otsfestival.bsky.socialLooking forward to welcoming you to Off the Shelf this October, Brian offtheshelf.org.uk/events/these...
@musicintheround.bsky.socialReposted by @otsfestival.bsky.socialTHIS WEEK: A double-whammer of concerts this Sat at the Crucible Playhouse in Sheffield!
Join Sarah Beth Briggs for an afternoon of glittering piano at 2pm, then for something entirely different from the ‘fearless’ GBSR Duo for an immersive #SoundsofNow at 8pm.
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