An iconic ’60s venue is back in the spotlight.
I was proud to help shape the successful bid that has secured a £114,300 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to celebrate the King Mojo’s 60th anniversary.
The new two-and-a-half-year project – Mojo Rising – Celebrating 60 Years of Music and Community – will bring the club’s story to life through:
Between 1964 and 1967, the Mojo welcomed artists including Stevie Wonder, Ike & Tina Turner, The Who and Jimi Hendrix. They performed some of their earliest UK gigs in front of the venue’s teenage audience.
- A commemorative book
- A documentary film
- A podcast series and oral histories
- A 3D digital recreation of the club
- Public exhibitions, workshops and a new mural and more.
For me, this is another example of how strategic heritage communications can turn incredible local stories into funded, national-scale projects.
Over the years, I’ve supported scores of National Lottery Heritage Fund initiatives across the North and Midlands, helping organisations to:
- Develop compelling funding applications
- Build communications strategies that engage communities
- Create strong legacies long after projects end.
If your organisation is planning a heritage project or preparing a funding bid, I’d love to talk about how I can support you.
Thanks to National Lottery players and the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the story of King Mojo will now inspire future generations.
You can read more about the history of the venue in my blog: https://dirtystopouts.com/blogs/news/king-mojo-sheffield-1960s-club