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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · 2d

Thank you to The World Transformed for having us this weekend to talk about Sheffield Transformed. We took part in workshops and got to chat on the radio about our festival and why joy is important!

Get your tickets and find out more here: www.tickettailor.com/events/sheff...

photo of a room of people sat around tables facing a projector screen with the Sheffield Transformed poster up. Botch is at the front talking about Sheffield Transformed.

Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · 7d

We are keen to hear from potential festival organisers too, so if you’d like to help organise the festival itself, then please email us on [email protected] to help with Logistics, Publicity, Programming, Party Planning, Tech support, Volunteer organising and Food.

Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · 7d

If this is something you’re interested in, please complete our form here so we can add you to our volunteer mailing list: buff.ly/utTJUPX

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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · 7d

📣 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for a group of volunteers to help us promote and run the festival - everything from tech support to stewards, to wellbeing support.

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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · 12d

SUPPORT US AND CELEBRATE YORKSHIRE!
We teamed up with Black Lodge Press last year to pay homage to The People's Republic of South Yorkshire. Celebrate South Yorkshire's history of radicalism with these iconic designs: buff.ly/ugjHqKQ

Photo of last years Tshirt by Black Lodge Press. A graphic blakc,white and yellow printed T-shirt. Text reads 'for peace and socialism - the peoples republic of South Yorkshire'

Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · 14d

Have you seen our posters popping up?🎉

Tickets for the daytime festival are on a sliding scale of £0/£8/£15/£20 based on what you can afford. 🎟️

Saturday night party tickets range from £5/£8/£12

Book your ticket and find out more here: www.tickettailor.com/events/sheff...

Photo of a Sheffield Transformed Poster on a stained glass window.

Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · 15d

Support Sheffield Transformed and celebrate joy in our movements! Check Lisa's other incredible work out: www.lisaohaha.com

Lisa O'Hara

www.lisaohaha.com

Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · 15d

💃If I can't dance, it's not my revolution! 💃
Sheffield Transformed Festival merch for 2025 is here! Designed by local artist Lisa O'Hara: www.sheffieldtransformed.org/shop We've got Prints, T-Shirts and Totes with our new vibrant design.

Store — Sheffield Transformed

All purchases are final and can only be refunded if your order is cancelled prior to dispatching. We will accept returns if your item is damaged or defective and either refund or replace your item.…

www.sheffieldtransformed.org

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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · 17d

We’ve had a productive and lovely away day planning this year’s festival! We’ve had so many diverse and important session applications, it’s going to be a good one!

A floor plan of the spaces used for ST festival drawn on flipchart paper

Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · 18d

Get yourselves down to the Endless Creative market today 10-4 to get a sneak of this year’s festival merch designed by the fantastic @lisaohaha www.lisaohaha.com

Lisa’s table with ST T-shirts and Lisa’s art

Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · 20d

Apply for a stall at the Sheffield Transformed Festival 2025! Stalls available on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November. It’s a great opportunity to meet a lot of people as last year our festival was attended by over 400 people. Apply here: tinyurl.com/STstall

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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · 21d

We're really excited for our next festival. The best way to support this is to buy a ticket here: www.tickettailor.com/events/sheff...
Alternatively, if you'd like to make a one-off donation or set up a regular donation to us, you can do so here: www.sheffieldtransformed.org/donate

The social media graphic for Sheffield Transformed Festival 28th-30th November 2025 which takes place in Sheffield.

Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · Sep 14

⏰Deadline for submissions tomorrow⏰

💡Sessions could be: workshops, games, walks, talks, plenaries, exhibitions, and anything else we might not have thought of!

Get your ideas in quick here:

Sheffield Transformed Festival 2025 - Call for Submissions

Sheffield Transformed Festival is back! Due to take place on 28th to 30th November 2025 at SADACCA (48 Wicker, Sheffield S3 8JB) and Raccoon Studios (4 Exchange St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1...

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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · Sep 13

Apply for a stall at the Sheffield Transformed Festival 2025! Stalls available on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November. It’s a great opportunity to meet a lot of people as last year our festival was attended by over 400 people. Apply here: tinyurl.com/STstall

Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · Sep 13

- We’ve purchased ear defenders for you and your little one to borrow throughout the festival.

Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · Sep 13

🎉 Family Fun at Sheffield Transformed Festival🎉
We’ve been working to make ST fun, safe, and welcoming for families.
This Year:
- We’ve got a dedicated family programme with kid-friendly events.
- We’ve got a play area with toys, games, soft mats, and crafts for you and your family to relax.

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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · Sep 9

Posters are going up! 🎉

Tickets for the daytime festival are on a sliding scale of £0/£8/£15/£20 based on what you can afford. 🎟️

Saturday night party tickets range from £5/£8/£12

Book your ticket and find out more here: www.tickettailor.com/events/sheff...

Photo of the Sheffield transformed festival poster up in Beanie’s.

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Common Genders @commongenders.org · Sep 8

Next Tuesday!

Tickets are still available: www.junobooks.co.uk/bookgroups/p...

Common Genders @commongenders.org · Aug 15

September session (@junobooks.bsky.social) 🏫 🍂

Tuesday 16th September, 7pm

Tickets 🎟️: www.junobooks.co.uk/bookgroups/p...

For September's session, we will be reading:

Revenge of the She-Punks: A Feminist Music History by Vivien Goldman, published by the University of Texas Press (2019)

Common Genders Tuesday 16th September 7pm — Juno Books

 Join us at 7pm for September's session, when we will be reading Revenge of the She-Punks: A Feminist History of Music by Vivien Goldman, published by the University of Texas Press (2019) ( htt...

www.junobooks.co.uk

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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · Sep 3

Plus there's still time to book a stall! And stalls can be booked here:
forms.gle/dGKY8VXH22Bv...

Request a stall at Sheffield Transformed Festival

Sheffield Transformed Festival is back! Due to take place on 28th to 30th November 2025 at SADACCA (48 Wicker, Sheffield S3 8JB) and Raccoon Studios (4 Exchange St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield…

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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · Sep 3

*Last chance to suggest session ideas for Sheffield Transformed Festival 2025*
The deadline for submitting an proposal for a session at our next festival is approaching - you have until 15th September.

You can submit a proposal here:
forms.gle/XLPuRkMkoN2a...

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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · Sep 2

Tickets for the daytime festival are on a sliding scale of £0/£8/£15/£20 based on what you can afford.

Saturday night party tickets range from £5/£8/£12

Line-ups to be confirmed!

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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · Sep 2

Sheffield Transformed Festival 2025 - Tickets ON SALE NOW.

We’re pleased to open our ticket sales for our next festival 28th-30th November 2025.

www.tickettailor.com/events/sheff...

A poster for Sheffield transformed festival, 28-30 November 2025 at SADACCA, Flourish and Raccoon Studios. It highlights politics, culture, community, arts, activism and creativity.

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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · Aug 7

⚽🏆🚩 Steel City Comrades Fantasy Football is back!

Another season of football is almost here!

You can join our Premier League Fantasy Football league - the Steel City Comrades - at fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/qbgmf9 or by entering the code 'qbgmf9' on the website or in the app.

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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · Aug 5

We are particularly interested in concepts with a participatory element, which bridge politics, art and culture to engage and inform audiences in new ways.

If you would like a stall at the festival you can request this by completing the stall form.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Request a stall at Sheffield Transformed Festival

Sheffield Transformed Festival is back! Due to take place on 28th to 30th November 2025 at SADACCA (48 Wicker, Sheffield S3 8JB) and Raccoon Studios (4 Exchange St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1...

docs.google.com

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Sheffield Transformed @sheffieldtransformed.org · Aug 5

We're launching an open call for session proposals for our next festival which will take place in November! If you have thoughts on sessions you'd like to see or be involved in running, please fill out our session proposal form *by 15th September*.
forms.gle/oZDzp4ChJMmV...

Two tables of festivals attendees in conversation on red chairs in the gmill at Saddaca.

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