An Off the Shelf Festival of Writing & Reading event in association with The University of Sheffield

What makes a city a great cultural destination?

Why is culture important?

As Sheffield bids to become the first UK City of Culture 2013, we bring together a diverse panel of national and international cultural figures to discuss the role of culture in defining a city – both in Sheffield and on an international scale.

Panel:
Jon McClure Reverend & The Makers
Kwame Dawes Emmy award winning Jamaican writer & poet
Paulette Edw ards BBC broadcaster
SANDRA NEWTON Chair, Museums Sheffield
Chaired by Mark Jones, founder of Wall of Sound record label
…further special guests to be announced.

We want to know what you think. The debate will include an audience Q&A session.

POST DEBATE : Acoustic Session with Jon McClure

Doors (Bar & DJ): 4.00pm
Please arrive at the venue no later than 4.45pm as all un-presented tickets will be reallocated.
Debate: 5.00pm
Close: 6.30pm

FREE ADMISSION

Tickets are bookable in advance from Sheffield City Hall Box Office. A limited number may be available on the door – subject to availability. Please note that tickets are not available online for this event.