Former owners of The Leadmill site have launched a Crowdfunder to help find a new venue following last year’s eviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team behind the iconic venue have set a \u00a330,000 target to find a new suitable place to host gigs and shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Leadmill team said in a statement on their website: \u201cWe\u2019re working towards securing a new venue – a space where The Leadmill can continue to grow, evolve and bring people together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Crowdfunder comes after The Leadmill Ltd were evicted from the site – 6 Leadmill Road – with the last gig being Miles Kane on June 27, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The band Wolf Alice expressed their support for The Leadmill at this week’s BRITs saying it was their favourite independent venue to play at. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bassist Theo Ellis said: \u201cThey should be cultural institutions. There are places across Europe that protect these venues because they\u2019re hubs of community and The Leadmill, in Sheffield, was that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group went on to win the Group of the Year award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Leadmill brand has been homeless since its eviction using venues across the city such as Foundry, Sidney and Matildas and Steamworks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Crowdfunder states: \u201cWe lost the building through eviction but we didn\u2019t lose what made it matter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The site owned by Dominic Madden and Electric Group won a three year legal dispute with The Leadmill Ltd resulting in its eviction in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The site has been rebranded Electric Studios Sheffield with refurbishments nearing completion and gigs planned for Spring 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Head of music at Electric Studios Mike Weller said the new venue would host an eclectic programme of music events remaining a cornerstone of the live music scene in Sheffield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first event, according to TicketMaster, at the venue is electronic artist, DJ and producer Wilkinson on Friday 13th March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to The Leadmill website, donations will go towards securing a permanent space, building the venue and technical infrastructure, ensuring full accessibility and preserving the Leadmill heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Leadmill first opened as a music venue in the 1980s and has hosted some of Sheffield\u2019s biggest bands such as Arctic Monkeys and PULP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Crowdfunder has already raised \u00a37,000 with 76 days of the appeal remaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n