The venue that once housed the beloved Leadmill nightclub is reopening its doors tonight under new management after closing in June 2025.
Electric Studios will make its debut with a launch club night featuring producer Wilkinson alongside drum and bass heavyweights Camo & Krooked, Culture Shock and Harriet Jaxxon.
Meanwhile, the team behind The Leadmill have recently launched a crowdfunding campaign in a bid to reopen the venue in a new location.
It thanks everyone who attended an event at the Leadmill and asks people to ensure its legacy can continue for future generations.
Sheffield residents Anita and Tony, said they believe crowdfunding is a good idea and think that people will want to support the cause.
“It’s part of the fabric,” Tony said.
Anita added: “The Leadmill had some fab bands in the old days.”
The pair expressed a feeling shared by many in Sheffield — that the venue was a major part of the city’s music and nightlife scene.
Over the 45 years it was open for, it helped launch the career of local favourites Arctic Monkeys and hosted performances from major acts including Muse and Coldplay.
Since the venue’s closure, many of Sheffield’s university students have also expressed disappointment, saying they miss The Leadmill and its club nights.
Tom, a student at the University of Sheffield said: “It’s hard to replace a venue that’s been a staple of Sheffield for so many years.
“I had some of the best nights out at the Leadmill” he added.
Another resident described it as an iconic venue for music fans and said they remember Arctic Monkeys growing in popularity after performing there.
Now Electric Studios is taking over the historic building, hoping to continue its legacy with a programme of live music and club nights planned throughout the coming year.
It has already sold out multiple gigs such as Levellers, an English folk rock and anarcho-punk band who are set to play in May, and St Etienne set to play in September.
The venue says it aims to host touring artists while also showcasing local talent.
Electric Studios is also planning a creative programme, offering opportunities for young artists to practise and develop new music.
A visual arts programme featuring Sheffield-based artists is also expected to launch later this year.