Liam Gallagher has blasted a 'scandalous' decision to close an iconic venue which has hosted massive bands including Oasis, Coldplay and the Arctic Monkeys after the owners lost a court fight against eviction.
The Leadmill in Sheffield has held performances from some of the biggest bands in the world and is the longest-running live music venue and nightclub in the city.
It opened in 1980 in a building which already had a history of hosting music royalty. Previously known as The Esquire, a 1960s club which welcomed Jimi Hendrix and Small Faces.
The owners of the venue have now confirmed it has lost its long-running court battle against the building's landlord Electric Group.
They say they must vacate the premises within the next three months in a move which will result in the loss of 70 jobs after losing its appeal against a February court ruling to evict them.
