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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.<\/p>\n
However, according to reports from the BBC<\/a>, landlord Electric Group has said that The Leadmill would continue \u201cas a special music venue\u201d.<\/p>\n The live music venue first opened its doors in 1980 in the English city and has hosted some of Britain\u2019s biggest acts including The Stone Roses, Oasis, Pulp and Coldplay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Venue bosses were told that they must leave the building next year and in response,\u00a0The Leadmill started a social media campaign #WeCantLoseLeadmill.<\/p>\n The Leadmill said on Twitter: \u201cToday we have received some devastating news that in one year\u2019s time, our Landlord is evicting us and forcing us to close.<\/p>\n \u201cPlease 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Today we have received some devastating news that in 1 year’s time, our Landlord is evicting us and forcing us to close.<\/p>\n 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<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6pVKaTFJ4U<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The Leadmill (@Leadmill) March 31, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n British band The Kaiser Chiefs voiced its disappointment on Twitter and said<\/a>: \u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Music Venue Trust, a charity that aims to protect and improve UK grassroots music venues, said it was aware of the threat to Leadmill<\/a> and that it was working with the venue\u2019s team to make sure it survives.<\/p>\n UK Music, a British umbrella organisation for the music industry, also voiced its support and said<\/a>: \u201cThe Leadmill is part of the DNA of the Sheffield and South Yorkshire music scene.\u201d<\/p>\n Image: Wikimedia Commons<\/a>\/CC0<\/a>\/Edited for size<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n