# Event Details - **Event Name**: Music and the Mind with Dr Sian Williams and Professor Catherine Loveday - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Appearing as part of the BBC Sounds Fringe at Crossed Wires festival 2026About this EventCan listening to music improve our wellbeing? Why does sad music lift our mood? Can classical music really make us smarter? Join broadcaster, Radio 3 Unwind presenter and psychologist Dr Sian Williams and cognitive neuroscientist Professor Catherine Loveday as they discuss the power of music and its ability to help us focus, bring us calm and support us through the day.Delving into the science behind music and the brain, Sian and Catherine share the practical tips that can keep us positive and productive and reveal the benefits of opening your mind and getting out into nature, accompanied by a range of soothing classical music from Sian’s daily morning show.Tickets for the BBC Fringe are completely free. You can reserve seats for individual shows. Do note that entry on the day will be first-come, first-served, even with a ticket, so we recommend arriving early to secure your place.As tickets are free, people often request more than they need, so we have to issue more tickets than there are seats available to allow for this. Entry into the show is on a first come, first served basis, and is not guaranteed. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sheffield-city-centre/music-and-the-mind-with-dr-sian-williams-and-professor-catherine-loveday/100001990638975763 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, music-festivals, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-07-05T08:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: John Lewis - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Sheffield City Centre - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: John Lewis - **lat**: 53.3797007 - **long**: -1.4716328 - **full address**: John Lewis, Burgess Street, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Music and the Mind with Dr Sian Williams and Professor Catherine Loveday - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0e49bd485210dd81147f6a6a196f062a3b771b4032bce3ff404635ca953e9567-rimg-w1200-h999-dca44fbd-gmir.jpg?v=1781064112 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Music and the Mind with Dr Sian Williams and Professor Catherine Loveday being held? - **A:** Music and the Mind with Dr Sian Williams and Professor Catherine Loveday takes place on Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am at John Lewis, Burgess Street, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Music and the Mind with Dr Sian Williams and Professor Catherine Loveday? - **A:** Music and the Mind with Dr Sian Williams and Professor Catherine Loveday is organized by Crossed Wires. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Music and the Mind with Dr Sian Williams and Professor Catherine Loveday is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sheffield City Centre, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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