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The Leadmill launches official petition opposing eviction - www.nme.com
nme.com
12.04.2022

The Leadmill launches official petition opposing eviction

their proposed eviction.It comes after the iconic Sheffield venue and club told music fans of the “devastating news that in one year’s time, our Landlord is trying to evict us, forcing us to close” – leading to an outpouring of upset and support from the music world.The current bosses of The Leadmill then responded to the owners, denying their intentions to close the venue. Leaders of Electric Group, the company who bought the freehold for the site in March 2017, argued that they’d be removing the current management but keeping the building as a music venue after renovations.Arctic Monkeys, Richard Hawley, Jarvis Cocker and Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes are among the Sheffield artists to have spoken out in support of the venue.Announcing the new online petition today (April 12), which you can gain access to here, the current operators said in a press release: “The Leadmill have organised an official E-Petition and are now reaching out to the citizens of Sheffield and beyond, as well as friends and colleagues in the music industry, to show their support in any way they can.“This E-Petition is fighting to prevent landlords unfairly and unjustly evicting long standing tenants for their own financial gain.

Richard Hawley announces shows to help support Sheffield Leadmill - www.nme.com - Britain
nme.com
11.04.2022

Richard Hawley announces shows to help support Sheffield Leadmill

Richard Hawley has unveiled details of two shows to help support Sheffield’s Leadmill venue, which is at risk of closure.These will be Hawley’s first headline shows at the Leadmill since 2005 and the announcement comes after news that the iconic Sheffield venue is under threat of closure.Last month, the venue told music fans of the “devastating news that in one year’s time, our Landlord is trying to evict us, forcing us to close” – leading to an outpouring of upset and support from the music world.Hawley, who had previously shared his support for the venue after the news was shared, said in a statement: “Richard first played the Leadmill in 1984 with his then band Treebound Story. In the following decades he has played the venue more times than probably any other musician.

Sheffield locals on The Leadmill eviction: “It’s the cultural heart of our city – don’t rip it out” - www.nme.com - county Bristol - city Sheffield
nme.com
09.04.2022

Sheffield locals on The Leadmill eviction: “It’s the cultural heart of our city – don’t rip it out”

NME about the local reaction to the proposed eviction of the current operators of The Leadmill.Last week, the iconic Sheffield venue and club told music fans of the “devastating news that in one year’s time, our Landlord is trying to evict us, forcing us to close” – leading to an outpouring of upset and support from the music world.The current bosses of The Leadmill then responded to the owners, denying their intentions to close the venue. Leaders of Electric Group, the company who bought the freehold for the site in March 2017, argued that they’d be removing the current management but keeping the building as a music venue after renovations.Electric Group CEO Dominic Madden – whose company also own London’s Electric Brixton, the SWX nightclub in Bristol, and NX Newcastle – told his Twitter followers that “the management may change but the song stays the same”.

Eddie Izzard joins campaign to save Sheffield Leadmill with two special shows at the venue - www.nme.com - city Sheffield
nme.com
05.04.2022

Eddie Izzard joins campaign to save Sheffield Leadmill with two special shows at the venue

Great Expectations. Tickets for both shows can be purchased here and here.Upon hearing the news, Izzard previously said in reply to a tweet by Billy Bragg: “Totally agree with Billy.

Local stars rally around Leadmill as new owners register for name ‘Electric Sheffield’ - www.nme.com - city Sheffield
nme.com
04.04.2022

Local stars rally around Leadmill as new owners register for name ‘Electric Sheffield’

the iconic Sheffield venue and club told music fans of the “devastating news that in one year’s time, our Landlord is trying to evict us, forcing us to close” – leading to an outpouring of upset and support from the music world.The current bosses of Sheffield’s Leadmill then responded to the owners denying their intentions to close the venue. Leaders of Electric Group, the company who bought the freehold for the site of the Leadmill in March 2017, argued that they’d be removing the current management but keeping the building as a music venue after renovations.The current management then hit back, arguing that they were being “exterminated by the landlord”.“They are destroying our business by evicting us,” they said in a statement to NME.

‘Peaky Blinders’ Soundtrack To Arrive With Blood-Red Vinyl Edition - deadline.com - Britain - USA
deadline.com
10.03.2022

‘Peaky Blinders’ Soundtrack To Arrive With Blood-Red Vinyl Edition

By order of the Peaky Blinders, Universal Music is issuing a blood-red vinyl edition of the official soundtrack to the popular series, which just tied its own record for viewers in the Season 6 debut.

Coronation Street's Richard Hawley reveals new career plans after character Johnny Connor's death - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
25.10.2021

Coronation Street's Richard Hawley reveals new career plans after character Johnny Connor's death

Coronation Street actor Richard Hawley has revealed his unusual career plans after his exit from the soap last week. Richard joined the Loose Women panel to talk about his future plans after his character on the soap, Rovers Return landlord Johnny Connor, died a dramatic death in a sinkhole last week.

Corrie's Johnny star Richard Hawley on why he was 'ready to go' as he bows out of ITV soap - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
22.10.2021

Corrie's Johnny star Richard Hawley on why he was 'ready to go' as he bows out of ITV soap

Coronation Street viewers watched on Friday night as "Super Soap Week" came to a dramatic end.

Coronation Street fans 'feel sick' over prison violence scene as Johnny Connor is attacked - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
02.03.2021

Coronation Street fans 'feel sick' over prison violence scene as Johnny Connor is attacked

direct to your inboxCoronation Street's Johnny Connor was brutally attacked by his prison cellmate in Monday's double bill, and the harrowing scenes were too much for some fans.Johnny, played by Richard Hawley, has been suffering from complications of his multiple sclerosis diagnosis since being put behind bars in January.As well as going blind, he has been struggling with his mobility because of his debilitating illness.So Corrie viewers were sickened when the popular Rovers Return landlord was

Musicians react angrily to removal of Sheffield’s ‘I Love You Will You Marry Me’ graffiti - www.nme.com - city Sheffield
nme.com
11.02.2021

Musicians react angrily to removal of Sheffield’s ‘I Love You Will You Marry Me’ graffiti

Richard Hawley, who wrote songs for a 2019 musical about the Park Hill estate, told BBC Radio 4 that he was “really angry” about the mural’s removal and called for it to be reinstated.“Like all graffiti, it’s sometimes just some kind of nuisance, but it symbolises a state of mind in Sheffield,” he said.

Sheffield’s The Leadmill announces 40th anniversary compilation album - www.nme.com
nme.com
26.01.2021

Sheffield’s The Leadmill announces 40th anniversary compilation album

Richard Hawley, Enter Shikari and more.First opening its doors in 1980, the venue has played host to early shows from Arctic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon and The Killers, and remains popular with live music fans and clubbers in the Steel City.Titled ‘Forty’, the new 10-track record includes songs from artists who have formed relationships with The Leadmill over the years, with Sheffield native Richard Hawley providing a foreword in which he recalls his memories of the venue.Local artist Pete McKee

Former EastEnders star has joined Coronation Street - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.07.2020

Former EastEnders star has joined Coronation Street

hereHer character was in the BBC One soap from 1993 to 1995 until the actress begged for her to be killed off.Debbie was killed in a tragic hit-and-run accident and Nigel went on to adopt her daughter Clare played by Gemma Bissix.After EastEnders she played the boozy Cat Matthews in Family Affairs from 1998 until the Channel Five show ended in 2005.Cat was the wife of the roguish Dave Matthews played by Richard Hawley who is now best known as Rovers Return boss Johnny Connor on Corrie.In 2018

Coronation Street fans have theories about Scott's links to Carla after spotting major clues - www.msn.com - France
msn.com
22.06.2020

Coronation Street fans have theories about Scott's links to Carla after spotting major clues

cobbles in April with an undisclosed connection to Rovers landlord Johnny, played by Richard Hawley, who decided to take a trip to France shortly after his arrival.

Coronation Street fans have theories about Scott's links to Carla after spotting major clues - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - France
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
21.06.2020

Coronation Street fans have theories about Scott's links to Carla after spotting major clues

cobbles in April with an undisclosed connection to Rovers landlord Johnny, played by Richard Hawley, who decided to take a trip to France shortly after his arrival.

My Manchester with Dutch Uncles composer Robin Richards - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Netherlands - county Stockport
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
25.02.2020

My Manchester with Dutch Uncles composer Robin Richards

Robin Richards is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and the bass guitarist of the Marple-based band Dutch Uncles.

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