While it might be challenged in court, a compulsory purchase order is the strongest tool we could useto 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.