Franz Von — Quick Facts
Born in Jamaica, but now a central part of Sheffield’s hip-hop, afro and soundsystem culture, Franz Von is a MOBO-endorsed wordsmith, fusing rap, boom-bap and dancehall stylings with spoken word to create a distinctive b
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Yellow Arch Studios
Sheffield
Sheffield
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Franz Von are playing Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield on Friday, 29 May 2026. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the night wrapping by 10pm. This listing is part of the Sheffield grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Sheffield gigs there.
Born in Jamaica, but now a central part of Sheffield’s hip-hop, afro and soundsystem culture, Franz Von is a MOBO-endorsed wordsmith, fusing rap, boom-bap and dancehall stylings with spoken word to create a distinctive blend with social commentary at the forefront. Perhaps best known as the high-octane emcee of UK jazz fusionists TC & The Groove Family and much loved afrofusion kings K.O.G. & The Zongo Brigade, 2025 sees him make a return as a solo artist, sharing his debut album ‘Take What You Want‘ Known for his versatility, Franz mirrors hip-hop’s sample culture and adaptability with his stylistic approach. Raised on a diet of Damian Marley, Lauryn Hill and Nas, he also draws inspiration from contemporary artists like Klashnekoff, Little Simz and Kojey Radical, whilst refe
Venue: Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield
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About Franz Von
Franz Von headlines this Sheffield gig on Friday, 29 May 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.
About Yellow Arch Studios
Yellow Arch Studios is one of Sheffield's grass-roots venues on GigXchange — the kind of small-capacity room where you can stand close to the band and the bill changes every week. Capacity, age policy and door fee vary per night, so always cross-check with the gig details panel or the venue's own page closer to the date.
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