Cemetery Sessions Present Resonant Bodies x Sullow & Support
Join us for an evening of bold, boundary-pushing improvisation in the atmospheric surrounds of the Samuel Worth Chapel.
Resonant Bodies is the duo of Rob Bentall (nyckelharpa) and Zebedee Budworth (hammered dulcimer), who first met in doom-folk ensemble Slug Milk. Together, they reimagine the medieval sound world through daring improvised dialogue – performances that veer from serene to chaotic, building to frenetic intensity while drawing on the raw, tonal harmonies of their ancient instruments. Recent highlights include supporting Shovel Dance Collective at EartH, a slot at Belfast’s Sonorities Festival, and selection for the prestigious Britten Pears Artist Residency in 2026.
Sullow, an improvising trio featuring Jacken Elswyth, Daniel S. Evans, and Joshua Barfoot (of Shovel Dance Collective), create music rooted in and mutated from traditional forms. Their improvisations have been described as “farmyard” and “rodeo”: dense bursts of sound shaped by repeated patterns, quick attacks, and moments of volatile energy.
For this special performance, Resonant Bodies and Sullow join forces as a quintet, blending their approaches into a singular, exhilarating sound. The collaboration debuted at The Horse Hospital in London in April 2025 and now comes to Sheffield for the first time.
With support from Lou Barnell – award-winning vocalist, sound and performance artist, and winner of the 2021 Oram Awards. Her work fuses voice, movement, cyborg technology, and shapeshifting materials such as ice, wax, and thermoplastic to create immersive “live dreams”: visceral soundscapes that are brutal, beautiful, and utterly unique.
A night of experimental sound and fearless creativity not to be missed.
Event Details
- Doors: 7.30pm
- Performance: 8.00pm
- Location: The Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield, S11 8NT
- Accessibility: The Samuel Worth Chapel is fully accessible.
- Facilities: The Samuel Worth Chapel has a fully licensed bar selling local beers, wine and spirits.
- Tickets: All tickets are sold online via Ticketsource. No tickets are available on the door.
- Please note, this is an 18+ event. ID and bags will be checked upon entry.
T&Cs
- Tickets for this event are non-refundable. However, if for any reason the event is cancelled by Sheffield General Cemetery Trust, we will refund your ticket.
- If you have bought a ticket but are unable to attend, please email [email protected] so we can try to reallocate it.
- Email [email protected] with any questions about this event.
Thank You
This is a volunteer-led fundraising event for Sheffield General Cemetery Trust (Registered Charity Number: 1103158) with all proceeds going towards the charitable aims of the Trust. We thank you for your ongoing support in preserving this special place for generations to come.