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Carling Academy Brixton
London, United Kingdom
47 upcoming events (582 past events)
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Brixton Academy was built in 1929 at a cost of £250,000 as the largest of four “Astoria” theatres. Brixton Academy to this day still retains many of its original features, including its elaborate proscenium arch over the stage and magnificent Art Deco interior. The venue was formally opened by Mr. Nigel Colman, MP for Brixton on 19 August 1929. Situated in Stockwell Road, South London, the site had previously been a private garden to which only a few local residents had access.
The Astoria eventually closed its doors as a cinema theatre on 29 July 1972. It was then converted into the Sundown Centre. The new rock venue opened in September 1972, but was not a success and the Sundown closed down some four months later. In May 1974 planning permission was sought to demolish the Grade II listed building and replace it with a motor showroom and petrol station. However the redevelopment scheme was scrapped. The building was kept heated after it closed, and was used as an equipment store by the Rank Organisation.
In 1981, The Astoria re-opened as a rock venue called “The Fair Deal” with a concert by UB40 and an interior restoration, but the venue quickly closed in 1982 due to debt. The venue was bought by Simon Parkes in 1983 and in the same year re-opened as Brixton Academy.
The Academy’s success steadily grew throughout the 1980s with numerous reggae productions and it was hired out to major rock and pop acts such as Eric Clapton, Dire Straits and The Police for rehearsal. The venue was also used for video shoots for the likes of pop icons Wham and Culture Club.
Contact Information
- Address
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211 Stockwell Road
London SW9 9SL
United Kingdom
Show on Map - Phone
- 020 7771 3000
- Web
- www.brixton-academy.co.uk
Upcoming Events
| September 2008 | ||
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| Today (Saturday 6 September 2008) | ||
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Carroll Thompson
Maxi Priest, Janet Kay, Matumbi, Kofi |
Carling Academy Brixton London, United Kingdom |
1 person attending |
| Wednesday 10 September 2008 | ||
| Stray Cats |
Carling Academy Brixton London, United Kingdom |
23 people attending |
| Saturday 20 September 2008 | ||
| Patrice O'Neal |
Carling Academy Brixton London, United Kingdom |
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| October 2008 | ||
| Friday 3 October 2008 | ||
| Claudia Leitte |
Carling Academy Brixton London, United Kingdom |
1 person attending |
| Saturday 4 October 2008 | ||
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Disturbed
Shinedown |
Carling Academy Brixton London, United Kingdom |
48 people attending |
| Wednesday 15 October 2008 | ||
| The Subways |
Carling Academy Brixton London, United Kingdom |
24 people attending |
Shoutbox
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LouisLloyd wrote:
I visited here 20 times then all of a sudden they stopped booking any good artists. Haven't been in months now!
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laurenzhasler wrote:
Best concert ever, I'll never forget!
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sifi81 wrote:
woo!
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jsp1611 wrote:
Best venue in London...
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Andeen wrote:
Me and my friends need a place to sleep :D I think we will be about 4 guys....
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cacophony_ wrote:
SAOSIN ftw, just hoping I'll be able to ditch university for two days so I can go see them.
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dreamistix wrote:
how will i go to this concert from istanbul.i have been in there 2 weeks before.but i cant be in there anymore. bye,y=that must be good event i think.
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boyo1989 wrote:
I hope there isn't a massive wait like their last gigs.
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ritualnoise wrote:
does anybody know setlist?
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Jemillaclough wrote:
I work there and fooking love it . It is the most energetic venue and clearly stands out in terms of coolness, its legendary!
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LouisLloyd wrote:
correction to my earlier shout: Best venue ever if your standing. Horrible venue if your seated.
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Poison_Creeper wrote:
best band ever! ;p
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cafc4eva wrote:
love Brixton, im going back there to see Maximo Park
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LouisLloyd wrote:
Best venue ever.
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