The Leadmill, an iconic venue in Sheffield, had originally been told that it must close by the landlord, who had served them with an eviction notice.
However, according to reports from the BBC, landlord Electric Group has said that The Leadmill would continue “as a special music venue”.
The live music venue first opened its doors in 1980 in the English city and has hosted some of Britain’s biggest acts including The Stone Roses, Oasis, Pulp and Coldplay.
Venue bosses were told that they must leave the building next year and in response, The Leadmill started a social media campaign #WeCantLoseLeadmill.
The Leadmill said on Twitter: “Today we have received some devastating news that in one year’s time, our Landlord is evicting us and forcing us to close.
“Please show your support by sharing this news and sending us your best memories that we can gather to help display all the reasons why #WeCantLoseLeadmill.”
Today we have received some devastating news that in 1 year’s time, our Landlord is evicting us and forcing us to close.
Please show your support by sharing this news & sending us your best memories that we can gather to help display all the reasons why #WeCantLoseLeadmill pic.twitter.com/6pVKaTFJ4U
— The Leadmill (@Leadmill) March 31, 2022
British band The Kaiser Chiefs voiced its disappointment on Twitter and said: “We played Leadmill in our early days and not only do we have very fond memories, it really helped us too. It would be a huge loss not just for Sheffield and Yorkshire, but the whole UK music scene. #WeCantLoseLeadmill.”
Music Venue Trust, a charity that aims to protect and improve UK grassroots music venues, said it was aware of the threat to Leadmill and that it was working with the venue’s team to make sure it survives.
UK Music, a British umbrella organisation for the music industry, also voiced its support and said: “The Leadmill is part of the DNA of the Sheffield and South Yorkshire music scene.”
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