Sensoria Festival

01/06/2026

In case you haven't heard - SynthFest UK is back and this year's talks include Chris Watson and Stephen Mallinder (Cabaret Voltaire Official) hosted by Daniel Dylan Wray (journalist and author of Groovy, Laidback and Nasty).

Produced by Sound On Sound, the one-day event takes over the Octagon on 24th October. Come along and get your fix of synths, keyboards and software alongside talks and seminars.

Tickets:
https://ra.co/events/2385866
seetickets.com/event/synthfest-uk-2026/the-octagon/3571850

20/04/2026

Delighted will be closing our Carpet of Blue activities on 16th May - come see them perform at 3pm.

The weekend launches our festival theme Plantasia for 2026. Carpet of Blue is a short film by Sam Wichelow capturing Ecclesall Woods during bluebell season.
has created a new soundtrack underscoring Wichelow’s film to showcase one of the most colourful yet fleeting displays in nature’s calendar.

There are just 2 tickets remaining for our screening of Carpet of Blue with live accompaniment from Liz Hanks on Fri 15th May at 6.30pm (tickets £4.50)
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There are 7 tickets remaining for the Flower Crown workshop at 1.15pm with (tickets £24 including all materials).
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The Midsommars performance is free (limited capacity).

will be open on Saturday 16 May.

With thanks to our supporters
JG Graves Charitable Trust, Sheffield Town Trust


Photo Credit Baxter Photography.

07/04/2026

With bluebell season just around the corner, here's an extra way to celebrate this Woodland Wonder:
Carpet of Blue (U) screenings, music and activities on 15th & 16th May
JG Graves Woodland Discovery Centre.

Stop scrolling
Turn off your mobile
Enter the woods
And breathe.
In an endlessly busy world, we can boost well-being by seeking out the tranquil spaces that only nature can provide.

Carpet of Blue is a short film by Sam Wichelow capturing footage of Ecclesall Woods during bluebell season.
has created a specially written soundtrack underscoring Wichelow's film to showcase one of the most colourful, yet fleeting, displays in nature's calendar.

Friday 15th May sees a screening with live cello accompaniment from at 6.30pm. £4.50 general admission .

On Saturday 16th May we will show the film with a recorded soundtrack of Liz Hanks’ music.

The film installation on Saturday is free to enter, you can just drop in at any time
between 10.30am - 3.30pm.

Bloom Sheffield are hosting a Flower Crown workshop on Saturday 16th May from 1.15 - 3pm.

We’re presenting this activity during bluebell season so that you can have a wander in the woods and then sit and watch the film at your leisure.

Tickets
Friday 15th May 6.30pm
Carpet of Blue screening with live music.
https://see.tickets/screening2

Saturday 16th May 1.15pm
Flower Crown workshop by Bloom Sheffield
https://see.tickets/flowercrownworkshop
Suitable for ages 14+. (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.)
Tickets are £30 including materials.

This event is kindly supported by Sheffield Town Trust and JG Graves Charitable Trust.

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17/02/2026

We have extended the deadline for the Call for Submissions to midnight on Friday 20th February.

We've had some great ideas in so far - this is the final chance to get in touch if you want to get involved.

We’re open to all suggestions but a key theme this year is ‘Plantasia’ which centres around biodiversity and is partly inspired by the 50th anniversary of Mother Earth’s Plantasia, the cult Moog synth album.

FILMS – Sensoria is looking to present music documentaries, music-related biopics, fiction features, or short films with innovative soundtracks or scores and truly exceptional music videos. Films should have been completed after 2024.

MUSIC (and/or VISUAL ARTS) – Sensoria is looking for original new bands and artists, especially (but not exclusively) those whose performance includes innovative, exciting use of visuals. The festival also regularly presents live soundtracks/scores to films.

Details can be found on our website www.sensoria.org.uk

13/01/2026

As we enter the new year and the '26 submissions are rolling in, here's a reminder of how 2025 looked - a good year eh..

Thanks again to all of the artists, venues, presenting partners, staff, volunteers, Trustees and of course our funders and supporters. A supportive, collaborative effort every single year.

Footage and edit by Eve Wood and Richard Heap, Music by Pinch and Mumdance.

Sheffield City Council Welcome to Sheffield The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation PRS for Music

Highlights from Sensoria Music & Film Festival 2025.Video by Eve Wood & Richard Heap, Sheffield Vision.Music by Pinch & Mumdance.

04/12/2025

Head over to the Sensoria website Shop for a limited edition A3 poster celebrating CABARET VOLTAIRE's performance at SENSORIA 2025.

Includes an unused commemorative 'CABARET VOLTAIRE 25.10.25 SENSORIA' magenta wristband.

Artwork - Rob Lee / Poster design - Ward57.

27/11/2025

Below are TIMINGS for our final gig of the year - a rare chance to see The Sabres of Paradise Friday 28th November:

DOORS 19:30
DJs 20:00 - 21:00
THE SABRES OF PARADISE 21:00
DJs 22:30 - 23:00

Fresh from a series of acclaimed gigs including Fabric and Sydney Opera House, Sensoria welcomes seminal band The Sabres of Paradise to .sheffield

Originally a studio partnership of the late great Andrew Weatherall, Jagz Kooner and Gary Burns, the trio collaborated on many high profile remixes. Their collaborations included Sheffield's own who created well known versions of Haunted Dancehall and Smokebelch.

Wow & Flutter, staple DJs at many of Sheffield's best electronic music nights, will provide the sounds before and after the gig.

There are a few tickets still available via seetickets and RA (link in bio).

The event will be filmed and photographed.

27/11/2025

Great opportunity alert 👇

Warp Films, in partnership with Screen Yorkshire and supported by Netflix, has announced a new paid internship scheme for emerging talent in South Yorkshire.

The initiative is designed to open up real pathways into film and TV, offering a living-wage placement based at Warp’s Sheffield office. Over nine weeks, successful applicants will gain hands-on experience with the team behind Adolescence, Reunion, This Is England, Submarine and Four Lions.

This partnership aims to ensure that people from all backgrounds, especially those who’ve faced barriers to entry, have the chance to start a career in the creative industries.

📣 Applications open in December via Warp Films’ social media channels.
Keep an eye on socials for details.
🎬 Placement begins March 2026.

27/11/2025

Sheffield tomorrow…..

06/11/2025

The Sabres Of Paradise at FORGE Warehouse, Friday 28 November - the final Sensoria event of 2025.