Dominic Madden: Last News

it was announced that The Leadmill was facing a threat of closure due to its landlord issuing a notice of eviction. The news sparked an outcry from music industry figures and gig-goers alike.A licence hearing then began this Monday (September 18) to determine the future of the venue, with the barrister acting for Leadmill boss Phil Mills accusing the new owner Dominic Madden of “arrogance”.The building’s owners, Electric Group, who bought the site’s freehold in 2017, previously told music fans that they had no intention of closing the venue at the end of the current occupiers’ lease in 2023.

the iconic Sheffield venue announced that it was facing threat of closure due to its landlord issuing a notice of eviction.

issued them an eviction notice, sparking an outcry across the music industry and from gig-goers.The premises is owned by Electric Group — who also own London’s Electric Brixton, Bristol’s SWX and Newcastle’s NX. They bought the site’s freehold in 2017 and previously told music fans that they had no intention of closing the venue when they end the current occupiers’ lease in 2023.

iconic venue announced that it was facing threat of closure due to its landlord issuing a notice of eviction, which lead to an an outpouring of upset and support from the music world.The Leadmill is owned by Electric Group — who also own London’s Electric Brixton, Bristol’s SWX and Newcastle’s NX. They bought the site’s freehold in 2017 and previously told music fans that they had no intention of closing the venue when they end the current occupiers’ lease in 2023.

due to an arson attack.The historic Bristol venue, which launched in 1964 with The Beach Boys and The Faces, has new bar areas, toilets and has retained the feature of a sprung dance floor.Sugababes will kick off their first UK headline tour in more than 20 years (with original line-up of Siobhan Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan) at the venue on October 16. SWX Bristol officially reopens on September 9.Other acts confirmed to play the reopened venue this autumn include Banks, Animal Collective, Poppy, Joey Bada$$, Black Midi, Julia Jacklin, Half Moon Run and The Horrors.

exclusively to Daily Star, backstage at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Coventry, he vented his frustration at the decision, claiming it was an "awful" decision.Tom said: "Mate, it's awful – for Sheffield, that [Leadmill] is the heart and soul of music."I've played Leadmill, I've seen gigs in Leadmill and for me, it's one of the best venues for up-and-coming artists and for it to maybe be closing is sad, man."Sheffield is such a music city and the community is so strong there that hopefully, people will round the troops up and keep it open."My fingers are crossed and if I can do anything to help, I will."Reflecting on his favourite memory of the iconic club and music venue, he explained: "I think headlining it when I first did a tour, that was my first big tour."When I got told I was playing Leadmill, I couldn't believe it, that's probably my best memory."Announcing the devastating news, the venue took to Twitter saying: "Today we have received some devastating news that in 1 year's time, our Landlord is evicting us and forcing us to close."Please show your support by sharing this news & sending us your best memories that we can gather to help display all the reasons why #WeCantLoseLeadmill."Bands such as the Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, The Stone Roses, Oasis, Kings of Leon and The Killers have all headlined the venue, as well as artists such as Kate Nash, George Ezra and Lewis Capaldi.The owners, Electric Group, have since said there was "never any question" as to whether the venue would close at the end of its agreement in March 2023.Dominic Madden, CEO of the London-based company said: "For the avoidance of doubt, we are music people, we spend our lives running independent music venues and the Leadmill will continue to operate as

Sleaford Mods frontman Jason Williamson made a cameo appearance in the final episode of Peaky Blinders.In the episode titled ‘Lock and Key’, Williamson made a brief appearance as ranting preacher Lazarus outside The Garrison pub alongside Arthur Shelby (Paul Anderson). You can check out stills from his appearance below.This follows Williamson’s recent cameo in HBO miniseries Landscapers, starring Olivia Colman and David Thewlis.Peaky Blinders may have concluded but there’s multiple spin-offs and films in the works.