One of Yorkshire's most legendary gig venues, The Leadmill, is facing closure after being served with an eviction notice.
The Sheffield gig space has been widely considered one of the world's best live music venues since it opened in 1980.
But now this live music institution says it is being 'forced to close' after its landlord served it with an eviction notice.
The landlord has today insisted that the building will remain a 'special music venue' but the 'management may change'.
The Leadmill in Sheffield is facing closure. Credit: The Leadmill
The Leadmill has issued a heartfelt plea for support on social media, writing: "Today we have received some devastating news that in 1 year's time, our Landlord is trying to evict us, forcing us to close.
"Since 1980 The Leadmill has spent millions of pounds on what was a derelict warehouse, transforming it into one of the U.K’s most respected venues where countless acts from across the globe have performed over the years.
"Please show your support by sharing this news & sharing your best memories that we can gather to help show them reasons why #WeCantLoseLeadmill."
Since posting last night, some of the biggest names in music have thrown their weight behind the campaign.
Kaiser Chiefs wrote: "We played @Leadmill in our early days and not only do we have very fond memories, it really helped us, too. It would be a huge loss not just for Sheffield and Yorkshire, but the whole UK music scene. #WeCantLoseLeadmill."
Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess added: "Such a brilliant venue. Let’s do all we can to stop The @Leadmill from closing."
Barnsley band The Sherlocks wrote: "This venue is such a special place for so many reasons. We genuinely can’t imagine Sheffield without The @Leadmill. We as a band have so many special memories there! Get behind the venue everyone #WeCantLoseLeadmill"
And The Cribs posted: "The Leadmill is a wonderful and important venue. These are the sort of places that cities cannot afford to lose, the platform they give young musicians is invaluable. Great Leadmill memories are stagediving to Radish (@benkweller) in ‘97, hanging with the White Stripes in 2002."
Landlord Dominic Madden, from Electric Group, said this morning: "I’ll be making a statement regarding @Leadmill shortly. For avoidance of doubt, we are music people, we spend our lives running independent music venues and the Leadmill will continue to operate as a special music venue. The management may change but the song stays the same."
Featured image: The Leadmill
Sheffield
‘We got robbed today but they will never rob our smile’ – Sheffield cafe stays defiant after break-in
A beloved cafe in Sheffield has responded to the burglars that broke into their business at the weekend.
Cafe Tucci seems to be looking on the bright side of the break-in, which saw the criminals smash the glass door and contents of the cafe and empty both tills.
In a statement shared online, the beloved cafe on Surrey Street described the burglary as another "one of those moments" following a recent power cut and bout of construction.
They also explained that unfortunately would be closed for a shot period of time, they said: "Hello guys we don’t know what happened to us but we been very unlucky this days. Some cracked broken out windows and take all the money and smashed everything in our coffee shop.
"Pls share if you can. We will be close for a bit as we wait for the police to come and investigate. We love you. And sorry."
But it's not all doom and gloom, as Cafe Tucci then posted a video of the emptied tills including some discarded football cards which the thieves fortunately left behind. They said: "At least they didn’t take the Maradona cards what a rookie mistake".
And to top it all off, their fourth and final post outlining the break-in included a truly iconic video of owner Salvatore singing about the burglary with a microphone and speaker in hand, with the caption stating: "We got robbed today but they will never rob our smile."
We'd expect nothing less from the legends at Cafe Tucci, and of course Sheffield has been flocking to the comments to show their support.
Many of whom are offering suggestions on how to get their door fixed as soon as possible so they can open again.
‘There is no refurb. There is no reopening. This is it.’ – legendary Sheffield club announces shock closure
Clementine Hall
One of Sheffield's most iconic venues is closing its doors for good.
We're not going to lie you guys, this one hurts a little.
One on the city's best-known nightclubs, Tank, is officially closing its doors for good after an amazing 12 years.
Whether you went there as a student or attended one of their legendary DJ nights, there's no denying that some class memories have been made (and probably forgotten) at Tank.
Announcing the news to social media with a heartbreaking statement, Tank said: "To all our Tank ravers. We have some truly heartbreaking and devastating news.
"After 12 absolutely amazing years and some of the most unforgettable events, it's time to close our doors for good. It's been a journey we never imagined possible back in 2014 when we first opened.
"We’ve hosted some of the biggest names from around the world and thrown some of the biggest parties most clubs could only dream of. And we did it for 12 years solid; an achievement not to be taken lightly in today’s nightlife industry."
"But with ever-growing costs and obstacles, we can continue no longer. Tank has always been a pioneer. The biggest acts, the best sound, cutting-edge lighting, unbeatable atmosphere and vibe, all whilst maintaining affordable ticket and drink prices.
"But in today’s climate, those standards simply cannot be maintained. With monthly running costs spiralling, it has become impossible to carry on."
The post continues thanking the team and declares it will be no more as of next week. We're not crying, you are.
If you're looking to wish Tank a proper farewell, they'll be hosting their last ever party this Saturday with tickets on sale now. Grab one to give Tank the proper sendoff it deserves.
Daisy Jackson -
1st April 2022 
