Sheffield’s Leadmill loses eviction court battle with landlord – but vow to fight on

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served an eviction notice on their tenants The Leadmill Ltd in March 2022, which sparked an outcry across the music industry and from gig-goers.

The Leadmill Ltd own the trademark for the venue’s name – meaning a new venue in a different building could retain the name and branding of the original.Since first opening its doors in 1980, the venue has hosted early shows from Arctic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon and The Killers, and remains a popular live music and clubbing spot.Last night (February 19), The Leadmill issued a statement on social media regarding the court’s ruling against the venue in favour of its landlords.

The Leadmill wrote: “While this is a challenging and upsetting moment for our venue, we want to reassure our supporters, artists, and the wider community that there is no immediate timeline for what happens next.”With no clear path forward currently, The Leadmill says it is “actively consulting” its legal advisors and will “remain committed to exhausting every possible legal avenue to secure our future, retain our staff and protect our venue.”The court battle isn’t just about saving the venue, The Leadmill says: “It’s personal.

The Leadmill isn’t just bricks and mortar; it’s a home. Many of our team have grown up here, worked here for over 15 years and dedicated our lives to creating incredible events and experiences.