Sheftival Day Two

Read Emily and Olivia's summing up and Storify of Day One here. As the sun sets over the Don Valley Complex on Sunday evening, Sheffield can certainly be proud of its brand new festival protégé. With a total of 20,000 people singing, dancing, eating and drinking their way through the festival weekend, Sheftival can safely say it's made it's mark on the South Yorkshire festival scene. After a rip-roaring start on Saturday, with the likes of Ryan O'Shaughnessy, Laura Steel and Toots & The Maytals gracing the stages, Sunday was a quieter affair. But the sense of camaraderie and sunshine and Yorkshire's Olympic glory (7th in the medal table, were we an independent country) ensured that the excitement and enthusiasm was carried over to the festival's final day. After Sheffield's Jessica Ennis sealed that well-deserved heptathlon gold with her performance in the 800m race on Saturday night, it was difficult to envisage how the same level of Olympic excitement could be fostered for the festival's second day. But, GB tennis star Andy Murray wowed the crowds once more by beating Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in straight sets, He may be a Scot, but everyone was glued to the screen at the Don Valley stadium. And the athletes weren't the only ones working hard this weekend, as hundreds of children tried out twenty-five different sports at Ennis' home training ground. Zorbing was one of them, allowing intrepid participants to launch themselves downhill in a giant plastic orb (rather you than us). Those less adventurous could opt for a game of football. But they'd have to deal with playing on an inflatable pitch… Festival Director Dave Healy said What made Sheftival unique was the combination of sport and music. The participation in sport has been a real success, who know, maybe we have just inspired the next Jess Ennis. All the while, everyone taking part in sports was racking up stamps on their Sheftival Activities Passport, competing for Browse, Silver or Gold prizes. After the exercise, it was time for a culinary re-charge, and Sheftival wasn't about to disappoint. Hungry punters filled their bellies with treats from across the globe; sampling cuisine from dozens of stalls set up throughout the complex, from stone-baked pizzas to a mouth-watering Jamaican Jerk BBQ tent. Not to mention Ostrich Burgers and Curried Goat-yum. Another contributor to the festival's identity was the unmistakable cartoon branding on tickets, posters and t-shirts across the city. This was all thanks to local design company Peter and Paul (no nursery rhyme jokes, please). They were most recently responsible for design work on Kid Acne's 'South Yorks', Toddla T's merch and Tramlines Music Festival . Their work made Sheftival instantly recognisable. But Sunday's big highlight was the Dodgy secret gig on the 'Buskers Barge', treating passengers to an hour of nostalgic '90s hits down the canal, such as 'Good Enough' and 'Staying Out For The Summer.' Opening for the band was local solo artist Sarah Mac. With an air of modesty, she confessed with a meek smile and soft Sheffield twang, to having forgotten her keyboard stand. At which point the furry-hatted songstress launched into her first ballad, singing and playing piano with the depth and maturity of someone who's been in the biz for decades. As they came off, people were instantly drawn to the Jetty Side Stage, to hear an entire brass band playing Human League's 'Don't You Want Me'. Only in Sheffield. The sounds of reggae and ska dominated the musical side of the festival complimenting its relaxed atmosphere and family-friendly environment. And Kanda Bonga Man, Macka B and The Beat took to the stage on Sunday to deliver just that. Other local acts were The Crookes, who performed a late night session on the Buskers Barge with See Emily Play and In Fear of Olive. And finally, Brit pop act Lightning Seeds brought Sheftival to a crescendo of a close. And it was clear that both Olympic glory and fantastic music was Coming Home. Emily Brinnand is a freelance multimedia journalist, producer and broadcaster. She is on Facebook here , Twitter here and About Me here. Olivia Taylor is a freelance multimedia journalist specialising in culture and music. She is on Twitter here. [ View the story "Day 2: Sheftival 2012" on Storify ] Day 2: Sheftival 2012 Day 2: Sunday 5th August. Bringing your photos, tweets and thoughts of Sheftival together in one place. Storified by Emily Brinnand &middot; Mon, Aug 06 2012 05:11:17 Compilation photo from the Dodgy and Sarah Mac buskers barge set from earlier this afternoon #sheftival http://pic.twitter.com/4EvdkoHBOlivia Taylor Good night at Sheftival - enjoyed Carmen Ghia and the Hotrods, The Crookes, Kanda Bongo Man, Dodgy and the amazing BeatJulian Newell I'm exhausted from 3 days at Sheftival with Flite Sheffield, Scool Runnings and circus workshops. we nailed the mainstage on Saturday with a display of tumbling and free running.Peter Hurley @MarcuscollinsUK at #Sheftival. (@markyluvzya) http://instagr.am/p/N9EOsqSkLH/Stacey Dickens Sheftival gets more surreal by the minute- Local brass band playing Don't you want me baby (how Sheffield!) and now floating down the river Don on a barge with a group of buskers as we sup cider..Rob Whittle Thankyou to my amazing mother for getting me my Sheftival ticket , its amazing ... Reggae and ska in the sunMelissa Situation Shackleton Just got off stage at sheftival, time to soak up the Sheffield music goodness :)Chelsea Alice Scott Spent today celebrating 50 years of Jamaican independance with Renegade Brass Band, Jungle Lion, The Selecter, Macka B and Toots & the Maytals live at Sheftival. Top notch day and top notch results for GB.Sam Parker RT @jimbutterell: To celebrate Jessica's Gold medal last night, we've bashed out a gold beauty SupWiThee version @Sheftival #limited http://pic.twitter.com/urUWXsdbJoseph Butterell Rolling back the years with dodgy at sheftival. What happened to blonde flowing locks! http://pic.twitter.com/AkUOxaliBen Hackett On a barge at Sheftival! http://instagr.am/p/N85k6AtoGu/Olivia Grace Brown Thank you so much @IamMishaB for having a photo with us! We love you xxx @LaurenLomass #Sheftival http://t.co/9UARbM9NEmma Louise RT @BandsOnTheMove: currently got @TheRitaPayne getting the barge going at #sheftival http://pic.twitter.com/oeZVbRJHLee Mullin The Lightning Seeds close the show at Sheftival #shftvl @RockTechUK http://pic.twitter.com/iNPdwHUEDavid Bower Sheftival 2012 - Saturdaytramlinesfestival RT @donvalleystad: Thanks for a wonderful @Sheftival #Sheffield and @J_Ennis! Home of the Hardcore!! http://pic.twitter.com/VQlvLDckhmvsheffield Stage view from sheftival pre lightning seeds http://lockerz.com/s/231586054Jamie Fletcher Sheftival still going on the barge with @TheCrookes #partyneverends http://pic.twitter.com/0BKjkCsDBands On The Move #sheftival was amazing! They need to do it next year! Absolutely brill!millehhh. Just did a circle pit to Dodgy at Sheftival... That's how I roll.Jenny M The Beat are live on the JUJU stage right now! http://pic.twitter.com/BD9MmDflSheftival Lawson signatures :D #Sheftival #Lawson #SignatureTheMendCourtney @LawsonAndy Saw you at Sheftival today, you were amazing as per usual!! Here is a pic I got of you and Ryan.. fron http://twitpic.com/afwzvxtakingovermee Had a lot of fun playing Sheftival today, now listening to the Big Top 40 and watching Murray and Robson in the hotel!Adam Pitts @VidaOfficial at Sheftival today :D <3 http://twitpic.com/afy5qhEleven's Bow Tie @TheCrookes fantastic gig today at @Sheftival best part was where you joyrided those buggies up the hill in the rain! http://pic.twitter.com/r35vYsbmDavid Furniss @MarcuscollinsUK fantastic performance today at sheftival!! Can't wait for your next single! X http://pic.twitter.com/llZdbS5pChloe Tucker RT @NessSheffield: Sheffield give yourself a pat on the back once again #sheftival the perfect cure for the post #tramlines bluesDave Healy RT @BEACONSFEST: Boom!! RT @jordan_white_: Tramlines check. Sheftival check. Next up @BEACONSFEST!Dave Healy Aw me and @LawsonJoel yesterday at Sheftival :') http://pic.twitter.com/ChPLDDMFBite My Tongue Morning all. Mine and @olivialtaylor's roundup of day 1 @Sheftival http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/the-northerner/2012/aug/05/olympics-sheffield-jessica-jess-ennis it's most read on Guardian UK News right now. Yeah.Emily Brinnand Fun at sheftival yesterday with a good mix of sport and music. Could be the next cliffhanger. http://pic.twitter.com/7HRORORHThe Street Food Chef Sunday evening @Sheftival until the rain came! http://instagr.am/p/N9kHJ6G49d/Jenny M RT @S0phie_elle: Down by the buskers barge with the @FamousVillains #Sheftival @abiboswell http://pic.twitter.com/qwAnn7j1Famous Villains Sheftival: Sheffield festival star Lemar dedicates Invincible to Jess Ennis ... http://bit.ly/OWxdIUThe Steel City @Sheftival was amazing this weekend!:Djesyjadeperrieleigh @Sheftival it was awesome, thank you!Sue Snowden @BandsOnTheMove: The last barge back is rocking to @SeeEmilyPlayUK with @TheCrookes up next! #sheftival http://pic.twitter.com/UK0t8Tw6Bands On The Move #thelightningseeds at #shftval @Sheftival http://pic.twitter.com/BsYVMKzUMartin Parsons DJ Venja in the dance tent. http://pic.twitter.com/2LiU4Pm3Sheftival Stageside at The Crookes. #sheftival http://instagr.am/p/N9gsSRDE2V/Jasmine Wordsworth Hawaiian ice @ Sheftival #Hawaii #Sheffield #festival #slush http://instagr.am/p/N9qQh1Jt0t/George Donkin Remember to look out for some great pictures and video footage from the festival over the next few days!Sheftival @Stooshe at #sheftival yesterday! :~) http://pic.twitter.com/A0o58zlfrachel RT @MCGlentworth: Many thanks to @InFearOfOlive and @TheCrookes who provided my musical entertainment at #sheftival today. Big kudos to @BandsOnTheMove tooBands On The Move Sheftival 2012 - Saturdaytramlinesfestival A live recording of Toots and the Maytals singing 'Pressure Drop' @Sheftival http://audioboo.fm/boos/910537Emily Brinnand Emily and Olivia present Mixtape Sheffield Live together.Here's a Storify of the day.