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Sheffield Club's Legacy Ignites Vibrant New Mural
30 Oct
Summary
- A new mural honors Sheffield's King Mojo club, which hosted music legends.
- The artwork is part of a project marking the club's 60th anniversary.
- National Lottery Heritage funded the project preserving memories of the iconic venue.
A new mural has been unveiled to celebrate the cultural significance of Sheffield's former King Mojo club. Opened in 1964, the club hosted numerous music legends, including Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, and Jimi Hendrix, before its closure in 1967. The artwork is part of the Mojo Rising project, commemorating the club's 60th anniversary and highlighting its memorable moments.
Artist Angie Hardwick described the mural as a celebration of Sheffield's music heritage and its past vibrancy. The project, funded by a £114,300 grant from the National Lottery Heritage, aims to bring the club back into public consciousness through oral histories, exhibitions, and a documentary. Project manager Neil Anderson emphasized the urgency of recording memories from former club-goers, many of whom are now in their seventies and eighties.
The mural, created in a pop art style, was unveiled at The Old Library by musician Dave Berry. It features contributions from Mojo fans Phil Barnes and Paul Norton, who shared their memories while painting. The artwork is expected to find a permanent home next year after touring former club locations in Sheffield, gathering more stories about the city's 1960s music scene.
