Public Call Out to Help Design Mural Celebrating Legendary City Sixites Club
People with memories of Sheffield’s King Mojo are being asked to help shape a major new artwork celebrating the venue that brought artists like Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner to 555 Pitsmoor Road in the mid 1960s.
The large-scale mural, designed by Sheffield artist Angie Hardwick and created with the support of volunteers, will capture the spirit, energy and cultural significance of the iconic teenage club.
The mural will be produced on large-scale canvas, allowing it to be displayed in venues across the city as part of an ongoing programme of exhibitions and events.
Before the design is finalised, the project team is calling on former Mojo-goers and the wider public to share their memories and ideas about how the club should be represented on the artwork. They can be involved in the following ways:
- Scroll to the bottom of this page and fill out our online questionnaire and give us your views on what kind of mural should be produced
- Angie Hardwick is hosting two, free pop art workshop at SADACCA on Monday, April 27th. They will run from 10am-12pm and an afternoon session 1pm till 3pm. Participants will choose from a range of images of artists who performed at King Mojo and create their own bold pop art canvas inspired by the era. By the end of the two-hour workshop, each person will have a finished piece to take home or display at the project’s final celebratory exhibition. Free places can be booked at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/king-mojo-pop-art-workshop-design-the-mural-free-morning-or-afternoon-tickets-1986802830750
- Anyone attending the Mojo Rising Reunion event on Friday, May 8th at The Library is invited to share their stories and help inform the direction of the mural – click here for tickets.
The mural initiative forms part of a wider heritage project marking the 60th anniversary of King Mojo, supported by a £114,300 award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The two-year programme is capturing memories, researching archives and sharing the club’s legacy with new generations.
King Mojo opened in 1964 when Peter and Geoff Stringfellow transformed a former ballroom in Pitsmoor into a teenage club that quickly became a magnet for young music fans. Over the next four years, it hosted artists who would go on to become global stars, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Small Faces, Pink Floyd and scores of others.
Project manager Neil Anderson said: “This mural is about far more than a piece of artwork – it’s about capturing what King Mojo meant to the people who were there. The music, the atmosphere, the friendships, the sense that something special was happening in Sheffield.
“We want the people who experienced it first-hand to help shape how it’s remembered. Their memories will directly influence the design, ensuring the finished piece is authentic, meaningful and rooted in real experiences.”
How To Get Involved
The King Mojo project is built around people – the memories, experiences and shared history connected to one of Sheffield’s most influential 1960s music venues. As the project develops, there will be opportunities for individuals to get involved by supporting research, events and community activity through volunteering.
Volunteer with the project
Volunteers will play an important role in helping the project document, preserve and share the story of King Mojo. Opportunities will include supporting the collection of first-hand memories, assisting with archive material, helping at events and exhibitions, or contributing to research and community engagement activity.
No specialist knowledge or previous experience is required. Full training will be provided for all volunteer roles, along with clear guidance and ongoing support. Roles are designed to be inclusive and accessible, and time commitments will be discussed in advance to ensure volunteering fits comfortably around other commitments.
Register your interest
Details of specific volunteer roles will be shared as the project progresses. If you would like to be kept informed about upcoming opportunities, you are welcome to register your interest by getting in touch with the project team by email.
This page will be updated as new volunteering opportunities become available. By giving your time and interest, you can help ensure that the story of King Mojo is preserved, shared and passed on to future generations.
What would you like to see on a King Mojo mural?
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