Sheffield music venue which hosted U2 and Def Leppard set for revival

The Limit in West Street opened in 1978

An iconic nightclub from the 1970s which hosted music acts such as U2 and Def Leppard before they became household names is set for a revival.

Known for its sticky floor and 60p pints, The Limit in Sheffield's West Street became a "haven" of punk and goth when it first opened in 1978.

The club shut its doors in 1991, but 33 years later its name will live on in the form of a new club.

Called The New Limit, owners said the venue would open on 8 March.

Ricky Bailey will be running the new underground venue which will sit directly under his bar and restaurant FirePit Rocks in West Street.

Sheffield band The Human League enjoying a night at The Limit

He said his new club would "honour the legacy" of The Limit and feature music nights dedicated to the alternative and rock scene, live gigs and comedy nights.

For Mr Bailey, rock music has always been "a big part" of his life thanks to his father Dez Bailey, who is half of the duo the Bailey Brothers who used to DJ at The Limit.

He added that owning a business in West Street stories of the original club were "never in short supply".

"I decided to put the two things together and launch The New Limit Club," he said.

A flyer advertising student night at The Limit

Back in its heyday, The Limit staged some of the earliest gigs for Sheffield bands such as Def Leppard and Human League and later played a key role in the city's electro movement.

"With the loss of the Yorkshireman recently there has been a gap in the market for something else that appeals to the alternative and rock market, so I'm confident there'll be plenty of demand for the new venue," Mr Bailey said.

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