Music

While it might be challenged in court, a compulsory purchase order is the strongest tool we could use to protect this iconic space from what amounts to a hostile corporate takeover.

Huge backlash from Sheffield musicians, businesses and individuals as London-based Electric Group, which owns the Leadmill site, declares intent to end existing lease and manage the venue itself from March 2023.

Rather than evict in order to redevelop the site, it appears London-based Electric Group could plan to take control of managing the iconic Sheffield venue itself.

Sixth edition of Sheffield festival features performances from Blawan, Helena Hauff, The Black Dog, India Jordan, Nia Archives, Kode 9 and more, alongside workshops and collaborative projects charting the boundary between electronic music, art and technology this October.

We spoke to the art rock veterans formerly known as British Sea Power, who have emerged from a productive lockdown better than ever.

The moon shone bright on the fifth La Luna party at Sidney & Matilda – a real hit.

Blue Slush Puppies, caravan parks and crowd surfing – recharged with new album Night Network, The Cribs hurl us back into fuzziness of British indie.

The Manchester Camerata pay awe-inspiring homage to three East Coast legends.

The club night's return has been welcomed by their loyal following – with a fifth birthday coming up we spoke to founder Román Rocha.

Hosted at venues across the city, free music festival features artists including Kawala, Abbie Ozard and Bedroom High Club.