Sheffield’s Leadmill Loses Eviction Court Battle, Landlords Promise Venue’s Future

The iconic music venue faces uncertainty as its current operators vow to fight on, while new landlords pledge investment and continuity.

The Leadmill, a historic Sheffield music venue, has lost a court battle with its landlords, Electric Group, over an eviction notice served in 2022.
Electric Group plans to continue operating the space as a music venue but under a different name and with new staff, citing plans for significant investment in the site.
The current operators, The Leadmill Ltd, argue the eviction undermines 42 years of their work and cultural contributions, calling the move unethical and harmful to the community.
The Leadmill Ltd owns the trademark for the venue’s name, meaning they could potentially relocate and retain the branding, though they view this as a last resort.
The venue’s cultural significance has drawn widespread support from artists, fans, and public figures, including Arctic Monkeys, Jarvis Cocker, and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.