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Hathersage Gala 2026
Read more: Hathersage Gala 2026I arrived early to set up the PA for our 4th performance at Hathersage Gala. TOAST were being supported by the very talented Figure It Out. I was setup by 6, just in time to welcome the first act’s drums, guitars, keyboards and amps onto the stage. I’d scheduled sound check for 6:30pm and everyone…
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The Round Sheffield Run in Endcliffe Park
Read more: The Round Sheffield Run in Endcliffe ParkThe Round Sheffield Run has 11 timed stages, each with a unique character and challenge. Runners can expect rewarding climbs, beautiful scenery, and smile-inducing, flowing trails. 11 mini races in one. 11 runner’s highs! We were contacted by Doug on the Tuesday before the event as the band he had booked for the Round Sheffield…
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A Beer Festival at The Wisewood Inn
Read more: A Beer Festival at The Wisewood InnMy ex-step-father-in-law (pick the peanuts out of that), used to say “it’s an ill wind that blows no one any good”. When he eventually passed on, a sad day for him, my wife effusively echoed this sentiment. The reason I draw your attention to the aforementioned aphorism (beyond the need to increase the word count…
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A 50th Birthday Party at Walkley Community Centre
Read more: A 50th Birthday Party at Walkley Community CentreWe’d not played Walkley Community Centre before. An interesting stage setup awaited us which took a bit of negotiating. Before we could unload our gear we had to move all the chairs and tables off the stage and shift a tiered platform so that Andy could squeeze his drum kit into the corner. We loitered…
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A 50th Birthday Party at The Mowbray
Read more: A 50th Birthday Party at The MowbrayWe’ve played at a wedding at The Mowbray in August 2025. It’s a wonderful venue with some interesting acoustics and a secret terrace garden. This time around we were celebrating with Angeline and her family. We were set up by 7pm and the first set kicked off at 8:30. The second set started at 10pm…
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The Equestrian Ball at Aston Hall 2026
Read more: The Equestrian Ball at Aston Hall 2026On 17th January 2026, TOAST returned to the dance floor for one of our favourite dates in the calendar – the annual Equestrian Ball. This year marked our third consecutive appearance at the event, and it’s safe to say it’s become a firm fixture in the TOAST diary. There’s something special about being invited back…
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A Works Christmas Do at Cornerstone, Dyson Place
Read more: A Works Christmas Do at Cornerstone, Dyson PlaceOur last gig before Christmas took us to the brilliant Cornerstone at Dyson Place in Sheffield, where we were invited to perform at a corporate Christmas party packed with festive cheer, great people, and a seriously impressive buffet. And we don’t say that lightly – when a venue welcomes the band with roast beef, Italian…
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A 40th Birthday at The Millstone
Read more: A 40th Birthday at The MillstoneOn Friday 7th November, we headed back to the heart of the Peak District for a very special night at The Millstone in Hathersage – a surprise 40th birthday party for Vikash. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this was going to be one of those gigs where the crowd and the band…
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A 40th Birthday at Lomas Hall, Stannington
Read more: A 40th Birthday at Lomas Hall, StanningtonSaturday night saw us heading up to The Lomas Hall in Stannington to help celebrate not one, but two 40th birthdays – for David and Jamie. And what a night it turned out to be! A packed hall, a cracking atmosphere, and a playlist full of the biggest hits from the 90s and 00s –…
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Walk as One for Weston Park Cancer Charity
Read more: Walk as One for Weston Park Cancer CharityWe were contacted by event organiser Rachael in August, inviting us to perform at the Walk as One event in Endcliffe Park. We were of course delighted to help out such a worthy cause. We were told that a stage, PA and sound engineer would be provided for the event and all we had to…
