The Port of Sheffield is a major arts project taking place on the Sheffield Canal. Using live performance, bold visual design and original sound it will take place on a journey east along the canal, from Victoria Quays to Tinsley Locks. Audiences will encounter large events at sites along its route.Living memories and historical research will be used to create the content. The team will be made up of local and regional artists and performers. Sound will be designed by 65 Days of Static and Martyn Ware (Heaven 17; The Illustrious Company). The production will create a contemporary mirror of the city, exploring its history and celebrating its future.
The project is jointly led by The Blue Shed and Sheffield Theatres and supported by Arts Council England and RECITE (University of Sheffield). It is starting in May 2012 with a consultation and will culminate in September 2013. We are interested in hearing from artists, organisations and communities, from anyone who thinks they can make a contribution. If you are interested in learning more and informing the future direction of the work please email Bobby Tiwana using bobby@theportofsheffield.co.uk by mid-June 2012.
Pull into Port – a register of interest and networking evening will take place on Thursday 14th June from 7-9pm at The Blue Shed (410 Brightside Lane S9 2SP). Please confirm your attendance with Bobby.
You can learn more about the project by visiting http://www.theportofsheffield.co.uk/
Hi there Bobby,
Just found out about your plans for the art project. Sounds interesting.
As a resident of Victoria Quays I have not heard anything about it until now. Same goes for many others down here, both resident and business. (Maybe we are walking around with our eyes shut!)
It might be a good idea for you to contact them, some have friends with musical talents. We ourselves have many photographs of the Quays – of weather, sunrises, sunsets, wildlife and the area in general.
I would be grateful if you could let me know when the next consultation will take place, I would like to pop in. If you could also let us know when this event is likely to take place.
If we can help in anyway, please let us know.
Kindest regards
Suzanne & Paul Wood.
Hi Suzanne and Paul
This event above was the first of many public information exchanges have planned for The Port of Sheffield and we are delighted to recieve your interest.
We will be in and on the canal on the 14th July recording stories and memories from people who live and work in its environs. We are also planning a second event soon to tell people more about the Port of Sheffield which reaches from September 2012 – 2013. If you could forward your email to info@theportofsheffield.co.uk we will get back to you with more details. Broader information can be found here http://www.theportofsheffield.co.uk – All the best and Thank You from The Port of Sheffield team.