DIY Music Community in Sheffield

Gut Level is a not-for-profit community space and collective that aims to provide social and creative opportunities for underrepresented groups in Sheffield, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ people and marginalised genders. Until very recently we operated as a music venue, with profits from gigs and club nights funding workshops, equipment access and a community garden for a community of 1700+ members.

Our project was founded in response to the lack of financially accessible, queer friendly, venues in Sheffield. We believe in keeping things cheap, championing local talent and building networks of collaboration and care.

In an ever individualistic world, we hope to create a community in which people can share skills, support and inspire each other and most importantly - dance!

Our aims are to provide:

  • A cheap, multi-use events and social space for our members to enjoy.

  • Access to industry-standard DJ equipment, with particular focus on building skills and networks within underrepresented groups.

  • Grassroots creative activities that encourages the voice and vision of underrepresented groups within Sheffield.

  • Equal pay to all artists and DJs regardless of their following.