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Local business invited to ‘Dinner with Olympians’

Tue, 15 May 12 12:54:00 +0100

May 15, 2012, 12:54 pm
Inspirational speakers are heading to Sheffield for a unique Olympic inspired event to highlight how the world of elite sport can inspire business success. Businesses from across the region are being invited to the ‘Dinner with Olympians’ event at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, which will see them rub shoulders with past, p...

Summer Festival Combines Real Music and Sport in Celebration of London 2012

Mon, 14 May 12 09:36:00 +0100

May 14, 2012, 9:36 am
1 / 1 On 4th and 5th August, the best of Sheffield’s music, radio, sporting and event organisers will be taking over the Don Valley Complex with an event programme as lively, colourful and diverse as Sheffield itself. ‘Sheftival’ is the city’s biggest ever festival of spor...

Don Valley Stadium to host UK American Football Finals

Thu, 10 May 12 17:22:00 +0100

May 10, 2012, 5:22 pm
Britain’s leading American football teams will battle for championship glory at Sheffield’s Don Valley Stadium on the Bank Holiday Weekend of August 25-26. BritBowl XXVI (26) – the championship weekend of the British American Football Association National Leagues – will see a host of finals take place over the course of two hard-hitting, action-packed d...

Millers chairman thanks SIV for 'fantastic' four years at Don Valley

Thu, 10 May 12 11:55:00 +0100

May 10, 2012, 11:55 am
1 / 1 Rotherham United chairman Tony Stewart has paid tribute to Sheffield International Venues (SIV) for a ‘fantastic’ four years at Don Valley Stadium. At Rotherham’s annual end of season dinner, Mr Stewart thanked SIV, which operates Don Valley Stadium, for its hospitality and p...

Bang Goes the Theory comes to Sheffield City Hall

Fri, 04 May 12 09:20:00 +0100

May 4, 2012, 9:20 am
BBC One’s popular science series Bang Goes the Theory brings the Live Roadshow version of the show to Sheffield this Bank Holiday weekend, setting up their scientific base camp at City Hall from Saturday 5 through to Monday 7 May 2012. Bringing science and technology to the masses, the Bang Goes the Theory Live Roadshow, promises to be bigger and better than ...

Change in Soloist for Berlin Symphony Concert

Wed, 25 Apr 12 11:44:00 +0100

April 25, 2012, 11:44 am
In a change to the original programme, the soloist for the Berlin Symphony Concert, on Friday 11th May, will now be violinist Agata Szymczewska. Agata replaces Chad Hoopes who has unfortunately had to withdraw from the concert due to conflicting work commitments. Having won the 13th edition of the Henryk Wieniawski International Violin Competiti...

SIV student events generate £1m for local economy

Tue, 24 Apr 12 14:27:00 +0100

April 24, 2012, 2:27 pm
As the National Union of Students (NUS) conference gets underway at Sheffield City Hall this week, new figures show Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has welcomed more than 10,000 students in last 12 months generating over £1m in economic impact for the city. SIV, venue operator of Sheffield City Hall, has been a key host for a number of student events...

Sheffield International Concert Season 2012 13

Fri, 20 Apr 12 13:30:00 +0100

April 20, 2012, 1:30 pm
1 / 1 It doesn’t seem a year since I was greeting you for the first time, but now it is time to introduce you to the 2012/13 season. This season is a particularly special one, as September 2012 marks the 80th anniversary of City Hall’s opening. There are a number of events to celebra...

City Hall welcomes Nick Clegg for keynote speech

Tue, 27 Mar 12 15:14:00 +0100

March 27, 2012, 3:14 pm
City Hall welcomes Nick Clegg for keynote speech The award-winning Sheffield City Hall was the backdrop for a keynote speech by the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg. Mr Clegg spoke to local entrepreneurs and business leaders, promoting young people in business, at a charity gala event hosted in the City H...

Ponds Forge welcomes The One Show film crew

Tue, 27 Mar 12 15:02:00 +0100

March 27, 2012, 3:02 pm
Ponds Forge welcomes The One Show film crew Sheffield’s world-class aquatics facility will be put in the TV spotlight when it features on the BBC’s The One Show programme. Ponds Forge International Sports Centre will take centre stage when Sheffield-based swimmer, Rebecca Turner, is interviewed for the show about her recent ...