The iconic Sheffield venue is opening up its archives to the public through a free exhibition of rare photos, press cuttings and signed setlists, gathered across its 43-year history.
Taking place at venues across Sheffield, Strange Days’ triumphant one-day extravaganza had Prima Queen, Modern Woman and Everything Everything in between.
Returning to The Leadmill after three years, indie rockers Bombay Bicycle Club performed a set full of fan favourites ahead of their run of summer festivals.
Flashing lights, soulful energy and an adoring crowd – Miles Kane
brought his long-awaited Change the Show tour to Sheffield for a
special performance at The Leadmill.
The Long Blondes’ history is connected to The Leadmill in the same way many of our formative and favourite moments are. Sahar writes about first discovering the band on a night out at the historic venue.
If we want to save the Leadmill, the community must organise
together to make Sheffield such a toxic environment for Electric
Group that they never dare to touch the city again, says Zac Larkham.
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.