The Leadmill Presents: Pete McKee’s Youth Club Disco

For one iconic Bank Holiday Sunday only, we’ve teamed up with Sheffield legend Pete McKee, turning back the clocks to the glory days with, ‘Youth Club Disco’, right here at The Leadmill.

Four hours of chart-topping hits, cult classics and no-frills throwbacks to the memories forged in the youth clubs of the 70s and 80s, where no problem couldn’t be solved by a stint next to the turntable.

Pete will be personally spinning choice cuts from his extensive vinyl collection on the night, alongside Leadmill veteran DJ Adam Morley. Trust us when we say you won’t be able to bring yourself away from the dance floor.

In addition, expect an exclusive games room featuring vintage arcade machines, plus an exciting collaboration with Sheffield staple, Granelli’s who are providing our very own retro tuck shop.

For this extra special evening, we’d suggest digging out your finest threads and securing your ticket to avoid disappointment.

Join us as we recreate the golden era. Tickets on sale Friday 4th April, 10am

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Room 1: Top of the Pops

Adam and the Ants / The Specials / The Cure / T-Rex / Spandau Ballet / Kool & The Gang / Queen / Eurythmics / The Human League / Soft Cell / Tears for Fears / REM / Duran Duran / Depeche Mode / New Order / David Bowie / Pet Shop Boys / Yazoo / Guns N Roses / Dead or Alive / Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark / Ultravox / Heaven 17 / Talking Heads / The Jam / Joy Division and loads more

Room 2: Late Night Radio, Deep Cuts

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A message from Pete McKee

Youth Club Disco: 1977-87

As part of my current exhibition at Weston Park Museum I wanted to create a club night that celebrated the glorious period in history when a multitude of subcultures rubbed shoulders with each other – a period that made watching Top of the Pops worthwhile just to grab a precious few minutes of seeing your heroes perform their hits. This was a time when a trip to the Youth Club was a great opportunity to style yourself like your heroes, whether that was The Jam, The Pistols, Neuman, The Smiths, The Specials, The Cure, Dexy’s, or the plethora of many great bands that came with very individual dress codes. Back then, never the twain should meet, but now we can appreciate a banger when we hear one, no matter the genre. I want this event to be a great excuse to get dressed in your best tucker, have a dance and relive those glory days.

This event is inspired by Pete’s current exhibition at Weston Park Museum, The Boy with a Leg Named Brian: Memoirs by Pete McKee, which continues until 4 November.