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Pulp to make special homecoming Sheffield appearance on unforgettable day for iconic band
Pulp will receive a Sheffield Legends plaque in their home city, recognising their contribution to music and their enduring connection to Sheffield. The unveiling gives fans a chance to celebrate the band where their story began, as the city also highlights its musical heritage after being shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029.
The plaque is due to be unveiled outside Sheffield Town Hall on Friday, 30 October at 2pm, with fans welcome to attend. Afterwards, a Pulp pop-up pub will take place at the Hallamshire Hotel, where the band played their first Sheffield pub concert in August 1980; Nick Banks and Candida Doyle are scheduled for a one-hour meet and greet from noon.
In short
- Pulp will be honoured with a Sheffield Legends plaque.
- The unveiling is at the Town Hall on 30 October at 2pm.
- A pop-up pub and meet and greet will follow.
Explained simply
Pulp are a band from Sheffield whose roots in the city go back to their early pub performances in 1980. The group’s best-known line-up includes singer Jarvis Cocker, drummer Nick Banks and keyboard player Candida Doyle.
Sheffield Legends plaques recognise people with a notable connection to the city. Pulp’s recognition reflects both their musical career and their association with Sheffield, which is promoting its cultural history as a candidate for UK City of Culture 2029.
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