The famous Leadmill music venue in Sheffield has said it is “committed to exhausting every possible legal avenue to secure our future” after it confirmed a judge has ruled in favour of its landlord’s eviction bid.
Well-known names such as Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker pledged their backing to the club, which has been a fixture in the city’s music scene since 1980, after it emerged in 2022 that the Electric Group had issued an eviction notice, triggering a lengthy legal battle.
In a statement on Thursday, the Electric Group said: “We welcome the court’s consideration and careful decision to award a possession order for the Leadmill – an important ruling following difficult legal proceedings.
“The Leadmill is more than just a venue – it is a cultural institution with a 45-year history of nurturing artists, supporting grassroots music, and providing a vital space for creativity in Sheffield and beyond.
The Leadmill opened its doors 45 years ago and has played host to countless bands including Pulp, Coldplay, Arcade Fire, Muse, Oasis, Stone Roses, The White Stripes, Jorja Smith and Michael Kiwanuka.
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