‘I’ve always loved Sheffield's music scene, green spaces and immense views’

By Rochelle Barrand
Published 18th Jul 2019, 06:00 BST
Updated 18th Jul 2019, 07:00 BST
Pictured is Alex Deadman at the Edo Sushi in the Cutlery Works,on Neepsend Lane…..Pic Steve EllisPictured is Alex Deadman at the Edo Sushi in the Cutlery Works,on Neepsend Lane…..Pic Steve Ellis
Pictured is Alex Deadman at the Edo Sushi in the Cutlery Works,on Neepsend Lane…..Pic Steve Ellis
Alex Deadman is the local and regional PR manager for Tramlines festival.

The Botanical Gardens

Sheffield is full of green spaces of all different kinds, it’s a real blessing for the city. I spent hours and hours in the ‘tanics as a youth and I still think it’s the perfect place to escape the confines of the city.

When I was younger it was much more overgrown and there were endless secret spots to explore. My friend was adamant that there used to be a tunnel from the bottom of the bearpit to the top, I’d love to know if that’s true.

Sunshine in the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield. Picture Scott MerryleesSunshine in the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield. Picture Scott Merrylees
Sunshine in the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield. Picture Scott Merrylees

SADACCA STUDIOS

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SADACCA on The Wicker was once the home of ‘Bob Marley Studios’, situated right at the top of this historic building. In its heyday, many high-profile artists passed through here, but sadly it eventually fell into disrepair and was eventually abandoned.

Despite needing much work, the bones of a really top quality music studio were still in place.

In 2018, the space was taken on by Musical Works – a local not for profit organisation, dedicated to providing music activities and opportunities to those most in need.

After 18 months of solid work, the studio is now functional again with young and disadvantaged people from many different communities reaping the benefits of the new space.

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I love to spend time there, thinking about the musical history and seeing the stars of the future hone their craft.

Edo Sushi @ Cutlery Works

I used to be a really fussy eater but now I love exciting flavours and unusual dishes. The owner, Tomonori Hasegawa has been a close family friend since he arrived in the UK from Japan and attended Hunter’s Bar School with my brother back in the early nineties.

There’s a certain spot next to his open kitchen in the Cutlery Works food hall that I love to sit in. I might do a bit of work, chat to Tomo or just watch the other diners, all accompanied by a delicious Godzilla r oll and some miso soup.

Sheffield Nightclubs

When I was a teenager, I became awestruck by the many late-night venues the city had to offer. My dad, Alan Deadman. had a night called Headcharge at ‘The Arches’ on The Wicker.