LONDON · GRASS-ROOTS GIG

White Rabbit Books Presents Groovy, Laidback & Nasty: A History Of Independent Music In Sheffield

Monday, 11 May 2026 · doors 6pm · The Social, London

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Join us as we bring South Yorkshire to The Social to celebrate the launch of the new book by Daniel Dylan Wray, Groovy, Laidback and Nasty: A History of Independent Music in Sheffield Daniel will be in conversation with

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DateMonday, 11 May 2026
Doors6pm
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Join us as we bring South Yorkshire to The Social to celebrate the launch of the new book by Daniel Dylan Wray, Groovy, Laidback and Nasty: A History of Independent Music in Sheffield Daniel will be in conversation with Ben Beaumont-Thomas, music editor at the Guardian Plus DJ sets from Toddla T and Zaereo Books will be on sale on the night from Real Magic Books From dazzling electronic futurism to pioneering post-punk, via pop, metal, bassline, bleep techno and generation-defining indie rock, Sheffield has long been a crucible for world-leading music. In Groovy, Laidback and Nasty, acclaimed Sheffield journalist Daniel Dylan Wray tells the story of the city’s DIY spirit and the musical visionaries and innovators who helped build its inimitable legacy. Spanning seven decades and with over

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Doors 6pm, set ends around 10pm on Monday, 11 May 2026.
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