Jamie Phillips is the youngest person to hold the post of Assistant Conductor of the Hallé Orchestra.
He will conduct the Hallé next week for Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.6 ‘Pathétiqué, “one of the great swansongs in musical history. From dark beginnings, full of foreboding, it proceeds via an uneasy waltz and a far-from triumphal march to a closure of near-unbearable poignancy.”
Jamie was interviewed today by Sheffield Live! presenter Dale Le Fevre on our Communities Live programme.
Been dreaming of a career as a DJ? Then we have just the thing for you.
Local “superstar DJ” Chris Arnold is currently one of the presenters of the Peace in the Park show on Sheffield Live! 93.2fm and he’s put together this guide for all you aspiring DJs…
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Banana boost for your half-marathon (image by http://www.flickr.com/photos/vizzzual-dot-com/, used under Creative Commons License)
With the Sheffield Half Marathon fast approaching, we asked Chris Hough (@HoughboyRunner on twitter) of local running store Accelerate UK for some top tips or points to consider if this is your first time running the distance (like it is for Sheffield Live’s half-marathon virgin Calvin Payne).
Here are Chris’ 5 top tips:
1. Have a Banana. Whether for pre-run breakfast, during the race – or both, good quality natural carbohydrates like bananas are great. Bananas are easy to swallow, taste great and contain Potassium, Magnesium and Vitamin B6. All very useful in aiding hydration and efficient running. Green Bananas help prevent diarrhoea, which can’t hurt! Make sure you have tried out your race day food plan in training.
2. Don’t over train. If you’ve done the work, by now you’ll want to be into your ‘taper’ phase, which means doing fewer and fewer miles – allowing your body to rest and recover from all that hard effort. This means you’ll feel fresh and ready to run strong on the day, rather than still aching on the start line. At this stage, less is definitely more.
3. Set off easy and build toward a fast finish. Negative splits are based around the idea that for as long as possible you should run well under your threshold and build to a sprint finish as soon as the end is within reach, so you avoid running past your ability to maintain the maximum effort. Try starting slower than your average race pace and increasing through the middle section, before squeezing that last burst of speed over the final mile.
4. Hydrate in advance. Days before the race, try to take on plenty of water/juice. Keep away from Tea and Coffee if you can and allow your hydration levels to reach a respectable level. Then avoid drinking too much first thing on the day, which will get you to the start line on time and not queueing for the loo.
5. Don’t speed up to overtake. You should resist the temptation to blast past slower runners. Hold your pace and trust that you’ll pass plenty of people in the process. Sudden speed is the equivalent of that sprint finish while you’re far from done and will cause your body to suffer massively later in the race.
Have a great race – good luck!
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A dispatcher considered a member of the family at Mercury Taxis who always ensures Sheffielders get their taxis on time swapped the call centre for the radio studio to star in Mercury’s latest advertising campaign on Sheffield Live! 93.2FM.
Karen Rodgerson has worked in Sheffield’s taxi industry for the past 33 years working mainly for Mercury Taxis (Sheffield) Ltd for around 25 years. Karen’s name has probably been known by every taxi driver in the city at one time or another – and now the drivers get to hear her on Sheffield Live on the hour, as well as through Mercury’s despatch system.
Mercury’s latest 3-month campaign on Sheffield Live! features Karen voicing a number of destinations in her unmissable voice.
Dermot Griffiths, General Manager of Mercury Taxis, said “Taxi drivers respect and fear Karen in equal measure, but she has always made sure the people of Sheffield got their taxis on time, something that she is as passionate about today as she’s always been.
“Regarded as a member of the family by the Eales family (owners of Mercury), Karen – the Queen Mother of Taxis in Sheffield – was a natural choice to take a starring role in our latest ad campaign on Sheffield Live, thanks to her unmissable voice.”
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Cracking ‘Hat Trick’ for Manager Stuart Gray to secure third straight home victory over QPR.
Wednesday’s 3-0 win last night over Queens Park Rangers, made it seven goals in two home games and their third home game win in row, writes Sheffield Live! volunteer Nathan Murray.
The crucial turning point was when Richard Dunne challenged Leon Best, which gave the Rangers defender a Red Card.
A 35th minute penalty was awarded, which was placed expertly in the back of the net by Chris Maguire.
The Owls rise to 14th place in the Championship table with goals being added by Leon Best in the 51st minute and Lewis Buxton in the 71st minute.
Sheffield Wednesday’s next game is a Derby game away, at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday 22nd March.
Attendance: 18,029
A host of family activities have been lined up for spectators at the SIG Insulation Sheffield Half Marathon 2014.
Organisers have created a hub at the race’s new home – the Don Valley Bowl – to keep family and friends entertained before, during and after the race.
At the grass Bowl, there will be a fairground with a helter skelter and number of different rides for children. Stalls will also be serving coffee, crepes and breakfast for spectators and runners.
Margaret Lilley, chairperson for the SIG Insulation Sheffield Half Marathon, said: “Moving to the Don Valley Bowl provides us with a great opportunity to revamp the race start and finish area to create much more of a fun, carnival feel.
“We are hugely exciting by the activities we’ll have on the grassed area, as well as the wide-range of food and drinks stalls, and we hope it encourages runners and spectators to make the race a fantastic family occasion.”
This year the 13.1 mile route will start at Attercliffe Common and end at Don Valley Bowl.
The grassed area will also feature a charity village and information tent. At the adjacent iceSheffield, people can skate for a £1 on the morning of the race.
The SIG Insulation Sheffield Half Marathon and 3k Fun Run, which attract runners of all ages and abilities from across the county, will take place on Sunday 6 April from 9am.
For more information and to secure a place to run on behalf of the event’s 10 chosen charities, call 0845 388 3438, or visit www.sheffieldmarathon.com to enter online.
Sheffield Live! volunteer Calvin Payne is running the Sheffield Half Marathon this year – read about Calvin here.
Calling all roots reggae music fans…we have a pair of tickets to win for the Morgan Heritage – Up Close & Personal Tour, coming to O2 Academy on Saturday 5th April.
All you have to do to enter the competition is email your name, phone number and address, and answer to the question below to comp@sheffieldlive.org
Competition question: name three of the band members of Morgan Heritage.
You must be over 18 to enter, and entry is in line with our standard competition terms and conditions.
Closing date to enter the competition is Wednesday 26th March at 7pm.
The winner will be notified on Thursday 27th March.
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The award winning “Queen of Comedy” is on stage doing stand-up for the first time since her hit series ‘Miranda’ aired on the BBC.
And two lucky Sheffield Live listeners have a chance to see her live show at 8pm on Sunday 6th April, at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield, thanks to our friends at Motorpoint!
Expect “silliness, attempts at song and dance, secrets shared and simply – such fun!”
All you have to do to enter the competition is email your name, phone number and address, and answer to the question below to comp@sheffieldlive.org
Competition question: Which University did Miranda Hart attend and what subject did she study?
You must be over 18 to enter, and entry is in line with our standard competition terms and conditions.
Closing date to enter the competition is Wednesday 2nd April at 7pm.
The winner will be notified on Thursday 3rd April.
Our Big Gig, a community music celebration which will take place across the UK from the 11 – 13 July 2014, has grants and support available for event organisers who wish to programme community events.
Funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government, Our Big Gig will “see the country once again come together to celebrate local music at community events, showcase new and existing talent and give people the opportunity to have a go at making music.”
For 2014, all types of community organisations are being urged to apply to put on an event in their local area and bring together diverse groups of people through music. All successful applicants receive grant funding and event management training is provided.
Organised by music and arts organisation Superact, this annual event – which was formerly known as the Bandstand Marathon – “brings communities together to improve community cohesion and inspire more people to take part in music making opportunities in their local area.”
Superact is looking for 150 event organisers to run events across England. All successful applicants are given a £400 grant, support from Superact’s Project Managers and event management training.
Our current call for the submission of programme proposals closes soon.
We’re seeking proposals to join the programmes currently under development for inclusion in our launch schedule.
Individuals and organisations interested in pitching programme ideas to SLTV are invited to complete a short programme proposal form.
If you’re interested in submitting a programme proposal you are welcome to come along to a programming workshop, at the Workstation in Sheffield on Thursday 20th March. The workshop will take place from 6pm – 7.30pm.
At the workshop you’ll meet some of our team and programming mentors and can get any questions you have about programming answered.
It’s not obligatory to attend the workshop if you’re submitting a programme proposal, but you might find it useful.
Book your place at the programming workshop here.
Please note the deadline for submission of programme proposals in this call is 31st March 2014.
Proposal forms are available here.
Programme proposers should be prepared to contribute their own voluntary time or other resources. Selected programme proposals will benefit from development support, access to production facilities to produce a pilot programme, and potential for inclusion in the SLTV launch programme schedule.
We’re also open to new proposals for radio programmes on Sheffield Live 93.2FM. To propose a show, just download and return the radio programme proposal form from here.
The Digital Media Exchange is supported financially by the European Union as part of Europe’s support for the region’s economic development through the 2007-2013 Yorkshire and Humber ERDF Programme.
