Hundreds donate thousands of pounds for new home for legendary Leadmill nightclub in Sheffield
Hundreds of people have donated to a fund a new home for a legendary Sheffield nightclub.
Some 400 people have given £7,175 to an online crowdfunder set up by Leadmill bosses to secure a new home in Sheffield.
The business last month launched a £30,000 crowdfunding campaign to pay for the “deposit, fit-out and long-term security of a new venue.” It ends on May 18.
The Leadmill Ltd, led by director Phil Mills, was evicted from its former base on Leadmill Road in August last year.
It followed a three-year battle with Electric Group, which bought the building in 2017 and is set to open ‘Electric Studios’ in spring.
The Leadmill has been running nights at other venues across Sheffield since its eviction.
David Ockwell, who donated £40, posted: “Good luck with the relocation. Seen a number of great bands in the past. Look forward to the future.”
One donor, who put in £1, gave the name of Electric Group boss Dominic Madden £1. Mr Madden denied it was him.
Another £1 donor signed themselves Richard Hawley.