Good morning readers, Dan here. Since we began publishing our monthly Good News Only edition, we’ve been absolutely inundated with great suggestions from readers. We’re currently making our way down the list (slowly) but, if there is anything you’d really like us to celebrate, please send it our way by emailing editor@sheffieldtribune.co.uk.
This month, we have a long-running night that gives everyone a chance behind the decks, an unusual library in Fulwood and our thoughts on why Crookes deserved to be named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the UK. And, if you love reading about good news, why not do your bit to add to it? Each month, we include ideas for places you could volunteer around the city. Enjoy.
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Non-superstar DJs, here we go!
Though it’s been running for 25 years and has seen more than a thousand DJs grace its hallowed one and twos, including some very big names, there’s still a good chance you’ve never been to Seven by 7 before. If so, you’re missing out. Ever since 2001, this “open decks” night has operated the same way: absolutely anyone can have a go, but each person plays just seven 7” vinyl singles before handing over to the next selector.
Organiser Tim Bowell says the result is an egalitarian atmosphere, a far cry from the ego-driven world of the superstar DJ. “Sheffield’s music scene at the time [it began] was quite cliquey if you didn't know the right people,” he says. “We wanted to do something where anyone who had some records could come and have a go.” Funnily enough, once word spread about their non-exclusive ethos, they began attracting local celebrities like Phil Oakey, Richard Hawley, and the guys from I, Monster. “Unintentionally,” Tim says, “we became quite cool.”
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