We’re thrilled to announce the date for Sheffield Transformed Festival 2025!
Save the date and in the meanwhile check out our plans for 2025 below!
What is Sheffield Transformed?
Sheffield Transformed is group of socialists keen to run events where people can come together to discuss radical political ideas, enjoy arts and culture and build a movement in a safe environment. Sheffield Transformed is proud to be inclusive and aims to be intersectional, and elevate the voices of communities impacted by systems of oppression including racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, sexism and classism.
The right-wing Labour government is desperately trying to placate the far right with reactionary policies and proclamations, in the face of a Reform polling surge. It’s crucial for the Left to organise and build a movement to counter this, collaborating with trade unions, social movements and other organisations to strengthen solidarity.
What to expect at the festival
The festival is programmed by us but it is made up from the voices of many groups and individuals facilitating workshops, discussions, connection, creativity and community. Last year activities included: panel events, Q&As, political song-writing and poetry sessions, walking tours, leftie speed dating, practical workshops and a film screening.
You can dip in and out of things that interest you over the 3 days or fit as much in as possible to curate your experience. Whether you come along with pals or attend alone, we aim to create a friendly environment where people can come together to learn, grow, laugh, make new connections, and build and strengthen communities.
Our organising team of volunteers are working hard to make this an incredible weekend, and we need your help - please keep reading to support this entirely grassroots festival of the Left.
How can you help?
Fundraising
Previous events we have hosted have been funded through the very kind donations from trade unions and individuals.
If you are a member of a trade union and would consider submitting a motion to support Sheffield Transformed with a donation, here are details of how this can be done:
Email your union branch secretary to find out how to do this formally
Submit your motion - you can find suggested wording here
Let us know of the outcome by contacting us at sheffieldtransformed@gmail.com
Alternatively, if you are aware of any sources of funding which you think may be of interest - or you would like to organise a fundraising event - please let us know.
Individual donations
Support us with one-off or regular payments
Volunteering
We are also looking for a group of volunteers to help us promote and run the festival - everything from tech support to stewards, wellbeing leads to social media support. If you’re interested in becoming part of the core organising group, please email us and our Volunteering Leads will be in touch to share next steps. If you'd like to help out over the festival weekend please fill the Festival Volunteer Form
Any support would be much appreciated and we look forward to sharing more details about the festival with you soon!