Worst venue I have ever been to, I had a disability access bench and I was assaulted, harassed and bullied out my seat by a bunch of drunk Irish women. I asked security 4 times to make me safe and move me, I had to eventually let them feel the tube in my head to be taken seriously. To say the managers sean and especially Chris could not have cared less is an understatement, Chris in particular is vile and they waited 21 days for the cctv footage to be wiped before they got back in touch and took great pleasure in telling me they didn't even watch it. Please be careful if you are disabled or have a brain injury, the academy group could not care less about keeping you safe, 6 wooden benches isn't a disabled access area. This was also vip treatment and i had to wait on a freezing set of stairs for way over an hour and was refused water for my medication because the upstairs bar was used for a meet and greet and the venue wasn't ready, when it was ready the disabled toilet was covered in faeces. read more

When the academy first opened I was not happy as every gig was here instead of the Barrowlands.. I went along wanting to hate it as no where is as good as the barras.. For the record it's not as good as the barras, but in my eyes nowhere is, but as live venues go it's a good one.. There is a balcony, where I have only sat once, as I like to dance at gigs.. But the view was great.. Downstairs there are a few different levels so this allows for good viewing wherever you stand. read more

A good music venue. I go to alot of gigs and immediately after finding out WHO is playing I want to know WHERE they are playing. If it is in here, I don't grumble. Most recently went last year to see Massive Attack debut songs from their new album. It was brilliant. It can get proper sweaty down front, as with everywhere really and they have decent bars which are pricy. The sound and lighting are really good, with the venue looking far nicer on the inside than you might expect from the interior. Moving around when it's packed is a nightmare with these annoying ramps that get you from the tier when you walk in down to the front at the stage. I often make a deliberate shift to the back after a band play their main set in the hope to get out reasonably quick. Somewhere between SECC and Barrowlands in my list of favourite venues in Glasgow. read more

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I love this place for gigs but it's never going to be as amazing as the Barras, that's just a fact. Another fact is that my brain cannot process this is the O2 Academy, it's still very much the Carling Academy to me and probably always will be! There's always a great atmosphere in here when there's a band playing and have only ever had problems in here once. My only main issue with the Academy is the ladies. About half an hour or so after doors, they ALWAYS end up disgusting. I had to visit them about halfway through the main set last night to find the only cubicle available at the time had become a vomitorium, although given the amount of empty quarter bottles scattered around I'm not surprised! I know it's always mad busy but if someone was even checking once an hour or so, it'd probably do a lot to improve the situation! The discovery of the giant 2 pint tumblers was stumbled upon last night for the first time. I foolishly thought they sounded a good idea until it was plopped on the bar in front of me and my pal burst out laughing. They fill them right to the top the same as the normal pints, but this then makes it a 2 handed business as the big ones are a bit too flimsy to negotiate with one hand until at least about halfway down. In a scale drawing of me last night, I would have looked like a child with a sippy cup. Albeit full of alcohol. They're a good idea if it's completely rammed and you won't get near the bar for an age but I don't really recommend them otherwise. Goes flat v quickly etc. Amusing though! read more

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A stones throw from Bridge St subway, this beautiful, former church and cinema has been rebuilt as an Art Deco live music and events venue. Home (so to speak) to live gigs from the likes of Counting Crows, Black Stone Cherry, Korn, QOTSA and Disturbed (to name a few of the acts I've seen there) as well as Burlesque extravaganza Club Noir (which, sadly, has become a bit mainstream for me these days) the venue is comprised of a standing area, as well as a seated balcony, more akin to a theatre than a concert hall. There are 4 bars, which, typically, are over-priced, and offer the standard range of spirits and yellow fizzy stuff (I think they call it lager), served in plastic cups. I believe on occasion they also offer cocktails. In plastic cups. (I HATE drinks served in plastic cups!). However, the beautiful interior still remains true to the Art Deco form, and the sound quality is damn good! There's also a reasonably priced cloakroom for those of you, like myself, who can't be bothered hauling about a furry coat whilst indulging in some moshing. read more

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Offhand I reckon I've been to about thirty or so gigs here. For me, sound quality means a lot and I've had everything from perfectly acceptable to absolutely terrible. Moving around at one recent gig, the sound was poor at floor level, but OK when up a set of steps near the sound deck. The one gig I went to where I was on the balcony, it wasn't too bad. Staff are superb, on the whole, but I find it very annoying when I'm taking photos (with a pass / permit) that I have to leave the building to drop my camera off at the box office before re-entering after my last photo session when the headliners are on. It means I miss some of the gig, plus I have to battle through crowds to get my camera back at the end when it would be far easier to leave via the fire exit at the front. Full credit, though, to the ShowSec people - a mile ahead of the violent neanderthals who beat up and threatened the crowds at gigs in years gone by (happened to me at Barrowlands in the early 1990s). I'm also not a fan of people stood in the toilets selling you toilet paper and cologne. Sorry, but they're utterly out of place as a Killswitch Engage show... Oh, and the beer's ridiculously expensive just like it's sister venue across town. Credit for their free supply of drinking water during and after the gig, though. read more

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We went to see Chris Moyles Live here on Sunday night. Good gig. Have been here many times before and the venue is good but a little tired around the edges with the decor. The bars were sponsored by Tuborg beer so that was what they were selling and not much else. We got parked easily on the side street by the academy and the place emptied quickly after the gig so that was all good and no crushing. Mid size venue and they do a fair selection on their line up. read more

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Just on the southside of the river, until recently this was known as the Carling Academy. I was lucky enough to go to XFM's Winter Wonderland and got a spot front and centre at the barrier. After having to suffer through Fightstar, Colin McIntyre was pretty good, and headliners Stereophonics were phenomenal, although I am completely biased in their favour. I have to be careful here to keep my review about the venue and not the gig itself! But the organisation and staffing seemed very good, more than adequate. A crowd-surfer (who kicked me in the face) was very swiftly and aggressively removed and the bar service was pretty swift. Acoustically, the sound seemed good, but I was right at the front and completely smitten so I'm not the best judge! In short - better than the SECC, worse than the Barrowlands. read more

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To be honest, the Academy has never really agreed with me, to the extent that unless it's someone I'm dying to see I tend to avoid gigs here. There isn't a huge amount wrong with it, but the issues that are there are significant enough that it puts me off. The main issue is the overcrowding. If you're on the floor and it's sold out you can get super-cramped. It just seems to be about 5% too full, and at the Faith No More gig I was at it looked stupidly busy. In turn, the queues to the bar can be a bit on the big side. There also seem to be fewer toilets than there should be, which is a bit frustrating. Also, the march is only in one location, so if you're up in the seats it sometimes isn't that easy to go down and see what's there. Having said that, if you get tickets for the balcony booths, or if you fancy seating, it can be OK, and the right band can get a good atmosphere going. There seems to be a few less gigs going there than there used to be - a lot seem to be going to the sister ABC venue - not a bad thing in my book. If you're happy with getting up close and personal with your fellow gig-goers then fine, but I find I'm picking and choosing what I see here. read more

As a venue, it's had better days. The Gents toilet situation is pathetic, for example. Tiny, poorly maintained, and always queued to the rafters. Awful. And I paid 4.95 for a pint of lukewarm Carlsberg. FOUR NINETY FIVE! I only paid for one and never bothered after that.. I'd much rather go to the Barras than here, but most bands seem to plump for the corporately sponsored shed rather than the superior Barras. The queuing situation needs to be addressed. Only telling you when you get to within feet of the front of the HUGE queue that if you have tickets you can go straight in? Horrible. And don't start me on the O2 priority entry system. Horrible thing to do in really cold temperatures like last night... It'll do, but there is better in Glasgow. read more

I have a love/hate relationship with the O2 Academy. Whenever a band I love announces a gig here I automatically groan in despair. It is notorious for overcrowding and rarely gets the atmosphere that regularly fills my favourite venue The Barras. There is an element of tension that seems to resonate through the crowds due to the "packed in like sardines" capacity. And it's not just gigs. I love Club Noir for the acts but I normally leave shortly after as it also falls prey to overcrowding. When you're out at a club night the elbow-bumping, apologetic, sweaty dancing is not a good look. The wait for a drink is absolutely horrendous too, not to mention the price! Yet it does warrant 3 stars because it has attracted some of my favourite acts and they've put on some phenomenal shows. If you get a good spot, like I did last night, you can have a relatively comfortable night in a packed house and it allows for a much bigger production and lighting set up than my beloved Barras. The balcony is a lovely place to watch the burlesque acts of Club Noir and if you go up early you get a fab seat at the front. Take a fan though; even upstairs you are not safe from the overwhelming heat. I know I am far from positive about this venue and a three star seems generous, but the acts I have seen and some of the productions they've put on save it. Despite my gloom at the announcement of a band I love playing here, I'm now seasoned enough to know the good spots to stand, when to head to them without getting squashed, and if I love a band enough to actually go to a gig here then it's normally enough to keep me happy. Although I will forever utter my auto-response: "Why can't they just play The Barras?" read more

Strange venue for a gig with standing areas, balconies and huge seated area in the gods. Seems it would be much better suited to being a theatre rather than a concert venue. Really enjoyed the gig though but it gets incredibly hot. Almost passed out at the last two gigs I went to there. Air conditioning throughout please! read more

Lots count of the number of gigs I've been to here but they all follow a similar pattern. The beer is expensive, the queues long, the stewarding around the venue isn't great (although to be fair, it's an old converted building so the layout can't be the easiest to manage) but once a band gets going, all of that is forgotten. I've never struggled with the acoustics in here, I've been at the front, at the back, and up on the balcony, it all sounds great and for the most part, if you are smart where you stand, you'll always get a view! For me they've never really got the staffing or facilities right but given that it remains one of the more popular venues I don't see anything change anytime soon. I'd love to make this four or five stars and, if I was reviewing a band, it probably would but, as a venue, it's good for the music but falls down in too many other areas. read more

In my opinion, this is one of the worst venues in Glasgow. In the past six months I have been to four gigs here of which two were Colours club nights with great DJs It really does not work well as a club venue... I have been to other Colours club nights at venues such as The Arches before it closed down, and the experience was much nicer. Despite the good music, the atmosphere fails it so much that I think I am going to end up avoiding gigs that I want to see when they are held there... shame really as Glasgow doesn't have that many venues of this capacity. read more

Formerly known as the Carling Academy before O2 got their claws in, it still hasn't changed much since it opened about ten years ago(?) I might need to verify the exact date, but it feels like it's been open for years and it a good venue to see popular bands in. Set in what no doubt used to be either a picture house or theatre, the stage, ceiling and surroundings have the glory of ornate old architecture. Considering it used to host performances in its former life, it stands to reason it would be perfect for gigs, and I always feel as though the acoustics are good. It took me a while to warm to this venue as places like the Barrowlands have a long established electric, friendly atmosphere, but I've grown to love the Academy for its own merits. The staff in here are always cool and friendly, you can always get served at the bar (despite the fact it's fairly expensive - but so are all venues), there's plenty room for dancing and the promoters seem to reel in some great artists. There's a mezzanine area upstairs if you're wanting to chill out before the show, and seating on the balcony if you don't fancy getting a boogie. Depending on who's playing, gigs can wind on till after 11 and the tickets are usually £20 or under. It's a steal if you manage to catch one of your favourite bands playing in here before they hit the SECC scale of gig, since it's a much more intimate space. They also put some club nights on - when The Arches was being renovated resident DJ's relocated to the Academy, and it is the venue of choice for burlesque extravaganza Club Noir. Overall I'm a big fan, and have managed to secure a dancing space in the front row for many of my favourite bands over the years. I love the fact older buildings like this are now being used as music venues - it seems like a classy, appropriate choice. read more

I came here to see Jimmy Eat World with Laura and a friend. Jimmy were awesome as per but this is the first time I've been to the O2 in a really long time. To me it's still the carling and having two venues called the O2 something or other in one city is pretty annoying but what can you do. To be honest I didn't really give this place a good going over but the toilets were very clean, although they did have an annoying toilet attendant. Personally I think all toilet attendants are annoying as I usually piss like a fiend when out and grudge paying money to be handed a paper towel I could get myself. However, this guy was much more annoying than usual and insisted about rapping, badly, about himself and punanny the whole time. I realise that they probably do make the toilet nicer so they grudgingly do get a pound, but not this guy. The floor here is slightly slanted which means you can get a great view even if you're not at the front. For those who like to stand but not get too close the bar is almost a level above the main floor which offers a good view of the bands and is very spread out letting a lot of people get a decent look. Lots of bars doted about to so there is no excuse not to drink, except it maybe being a school night which is a sad sad excuse but still a legitimate one. It's high ceilings stop you from dying of heat exhaustion when you're at the front which to me is a big plus. Stewards hand out water to which is always nice. Great atmosphere and all in all a good place to go and see a gig. read more

Having not been to the Barrowlands for quite a while, the Academy has been pretty much the only medium sized gig venue I've frequented in recent times. It's quite cavernous and looks more impressive inside than out, but the acoustics are a bit iffy and the sound has a tendency to disappear upwards into the ether rather than into the crowd. Gigs are pretty varied here and it plays host to a lot of big bands as well as the odd club night. The bar is shockingly pricey though but it's what you expect at a gig venue. read more

I really like the 02 Academy as a gig venue, it has a nice lived in feel that bigger venues such as the SECC just don't have. I've only been to a couple of gigs here, once sitting and once standing. I have to say, the standing experience was much better and there was a great friendly crowd atmosphere with lots of smiling, happy faces. 02 Academy is also usually a lot cheaper than other gig venues in Glasgow but they still have great acts and as it's smaller there's a nicer more intimate setting. I went to see Bloc Party here years ago and I just remember the light show they put on was even more impressive than the music, it was awesome. As well as a gig venue, the Academy is also used as a space for big club nights such as Club Noir and DJ sets. I always get really excited when I pass by on the train or bus and can never resist taking a peek to see who is performing, you will often see dedicated fans sitting outside hours before the gig is due to start to ensure that they get a front row space. That is dedication for you, or maybe it's just stupidity. read more

Meh, it's ok. Not my favourite venue in Glasgow. Not even in my top five - that would be Barrowlands, Garage, ABC, King Tuts and somewhere else that isn't the SECC. Cathouse! There you go, top 5. As the Academy is an old cinema, the hall is longer than it is wide and that makes it more difficult to get a good view. As a shortarse, I love a concert venue that's wider than it is deep (like the Barrowlands) as the audience seem to spread out a bit or something and you get a much better view. That's my theory and I'm sticking to it! I've done gigs where I've stood up the back at the bar but mostly I go down to the front section and try to see over taller people's shoulders. Standing upstairs, along the side, you get a really good view but you can't leave your spot otherwise somebody else will nick it. As the floor isn't sloped, you can't see a thing if you're behind somebody else. Sitting upstairs is fine if you like sitting at gigs (and you can't stand up because the staff will make you sit down again). The beer is extortionate - £4.20 for a pint of Tuborg, £4 if you don't mind Carling. Total rip off prices. I'm always happier when bands I like play other venues. read more

As a venue, I absolutely love the O2 Academy, though I must say, I loved it more when it was the Carling. But we'll get to that! It's located on the south side of the Clyde, very close to Bridge Street subway station. It's a lovely venue, used to be a cinema back in the day, and is basically like a very big theatre without the downstairs seating. The standing area is huge but not too wide like the Barrowlands, and the crowds tend to be pretty tame in my experience. Prices vary but I think most bands that play here will charge around the £25 mark. The bars are pretty expensive - something like £4 for a pint since it became the O2! If you're like me and prefer a wee glass of wine, it's £3.30 which is slightly lower than average. Now comes the rant. Since it became the O2 Academy I've been left with a sour taste in my mouth. I went to see Regina Spektor here a few nights ago and although we showed up 35 minutes after opening, they were only granting entry to O2 phone users. They also allow pre-sales for their customers 48 hours before gigs. The way they go about it, leaving everyone else out in 0 degree weather and rain to serve their own, is ridiculous. It doesn't make me want to switch to O2, it makes me want to seek out other venues. As I told my friend, when it was the Carling they didn't give preferential treatment to those who showed up at the door with a Carling tinny in tow. For shame. As a venue, though, I think the Academy is cracking. read more

This was the first time i had been downstairs in the standing section for a gig normally ive always ended up with tickets for the seated section. I was surprised at how big the standing section is with 3 bars to chose from. Considering i was at a sell out event there was never big queues for drinks. There are ladies toilets in the main hall and also located outside at the main entrance. Cloakroom is upstairs on the 1st floor and is £1.50 or i noticed a sign that allows o2 customers on priority to use it for free. I will need to find this out for next time. Overall its a great wee venue and i think i prefer this to the abc in town! read more

This is a pretty, not too shabby, nae complaints from me place to see a gig. After beginning life a s the Carling academy, a fact that is of little interest to you or anybody else outside a strange Glasgow gig venue related pub quiz and does nothing more than fill in a wee bit more space in a review and make it look like i almost know what i'm doing when in fact i quite obviously don't, the place changed it's name to the 02 Academy and has pretty much done the same as it done before. As a venue its pretty cool. Nice old theatre adds to the feel of the event as does the good acoustics, plentiful bars, not nearly plentiful peeing facilities and dodgy area directly outside. In a nutshell, not as good as The Barras (where is?) but a million times better than the SECC. Done, dusted and done again. read more

I do love a gig at the O2 Academy. Having first been here for an NME tour 5 years ago it'll always hold a special place in my heart... ahem... Anyway, as venues go, it's pretty smart. The massive standing area means that it's never ridiculously crowded, except down at the front (obviously), and the decent numbers of bars mean that you don't have to wait too long for drinks - there's normally loads of staff on anyway. The academy is not only host to gigs though, the burlesque style Club Noir nights here are also great fun, and are worth heading to if you've never been. All in all, a good venue. Not quite the Barrowlands, but better than the SECC. read more

I went to the Carling Acadamy (now known as the O2 Academy) for a Club Noir night, which is an ideal venue for this type of event. The Club Noir offers themed dressing up and partying nights for open minded people who want to have an un-inhibited fun night with friends or/and a partner. There are organised shows on the night by Burlesque performers as well, which follows the theme of the event. Obsession had been the latest theme night I attended on the 14th February 2009, which covered all your dress up fantasy thoughts, with most of the women sticking to the Dita Von Teese corset and stockings look (very sexy looking women they all were to). The men tend to go for the formal dressed gentleman or military look. The Club Noir (which has a dress code) will not be for everyone, but if you are a type of person who likes to get dressed up or being with women in their underwear, drinking lots with friends, and are not narrow minded, then you will like these events. Alex. x read more

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The O2 Academy (previously Carling Academy) is a good venue for gigs. It's big enough to have great acoustics, but also quite intimate. The only thing that bothers us is that it gets REALLY hot in there. read more

The Carling Academy is quite a new addition to Glasgow's gig scene and unfortunately it is never going to bother the Barrowlands for the title of best venue in the city. That's not to say there are some good things about it: downstairs standing usually is the place for a pretty good atmosphere, but upstairs seating is definitely not. The sound is usually good but not always, the worst sound I have heard in 30 years' gig going was when I saw Joss Stone here a few years ago now. The balcony booths are good if you are short like me and want a good view, but get there early if you don't want someone standing in front of you. If you are sitting upstairs there can be a lot of noise from the bar which can be a huge distraction. Overall this is a good venue, a bit soul-less, but it would always get my money over the SECC. read more

Like most of the previous posts, I would always go "Why not the barras?! WHY?". But I have grown a soft spot for the venue and have grown to actually like it. I have seen bands such as rock fall out boy, to piano band driven Post Modern Jukebox and had a great time at both. The toilets for guys downstairs are small (not really an issue in itself) but having a guy in the toilets dishing out mints and paper towels... can be awkward. read more

Good: massive interior (a former theatre), loads of room for standing, nicely done up in the actual venue, the sound quality is decent, seems to have a wide and varied mix of artists in the lineup Not-so-good: I understand that renovating this place must have been a bit tricky what with it being a former theatre, but the way the bathrooms are positioned is just weird. There are two gents WCs in the immediate entrance, leaving girls to wonder where the women's toilet is (to the left of the stage, if you're wondering...not sure where the others are, though.) And, while on the topic of the women's toilets, they could really see some improvements! They're dirty, probably haven't seen a paint job in years, and have only three stalls in them each (at least the one I was able to find.) Another issue is the fact that it gets *super* hot inside. I suppose there's not too much that can be done about that when the place is swimming with people, but still, not exactly conducive to a comfortable couple of hours at a gig. The drinks are pretty pricey as well (a tenner for 2), though a pint of Tuborg seems to be the most cheap. As well, I found the security members inside a bit off-putting. When my boyfriend was asking where the women's toilet was for me, the security guy first, quite accusatorially, demanded to see his ID "because he looked 19." (He's 25!) Understandable if it's the protocol of your job to be looking for underageds, but the fact that he was needlessly hostile about it when my boyfriend was asking where the toilet was as opposed to causing a ruckus was a bit irritating. At least he directed us to the toilets afterward. Overall, the fact that it's so spacious inside JUST makes up for all its faults. read more

This venue is increasingly getting the gigs that used to be held at the Barras (it has a slightly larger capacity of 2500). Getting served at the tiny bar beside the door is a rage-inducing lottery, but that's a walk in the park compared to trying to listen to a band. Let's just say that if you're one of these fussy people who likes to hear the guitars, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards etc all at the same time, you might get a bit gumpy. And don't get me started on the Slippery o2 Academy Steps of Doom. The Guinness Book of World Records approved "world's largest burlesque club" Club Noir takes place here every few months. read more

Such a beautiful place for a venue! Saw Biffy Clyro and Slash here and the place is beautiful with a perfect reverb for rock gigs! Small place, you can see the stage from everywhere! read more

is great to really get a close up and personal gig from the band that you are there to see. It seems to be really intimate and has good acoustics . Its also a better sort of musicians who care about there fans who play here. If you really love a band and want to see them play i would really recomend you see them here cause you will really enjoy it and it is a lot better than the secc read more

Quite a good venue but the carpeted bit is very dated considering its a newish club.

Prefer this to the SECC as have had a better time here and it has more character then other places. Is pretty straightforward to get to as well and brings in big names too. read more

So im always in 2 minds about this place. Ive been alot. Firstly location is pretty convenient especially for the tube, unless you dare a Sunday night. In my experience the staff are on the ball and usually very pleasant. My main issue with the place is the price of drinks, because your there for an event you're not going to leave, and there isn't any bars too conveniently close, so they have the upper hand in locality. Which means they can overcharge for small varity, and basic selection of drinks i.e. over £2 for a bottle of still water! On the positive side the building is lovely and ornate inside, and sound wise it has great accoustics, regardless of where you are. Overall its a good venue, and many great memories are made here. read more

An old converted theatre now a gig venue in Glasgow. Bigger than the Barrowlands and so lacks some of the atmosphere of it (but it's a hard one to even try and beat!). Is also a bit nightmare to get to the bar or toilets during the gig if like me you have to get as near to the stage as possible so be warned! Overall a nice venue with some good gigs. Also does the odd club night as well. read more

Been to many gigs and nights out here and always had a great time.It is a wee bit out of the way to get to and as there are no real pubs or anything near it can be a bit of a nightmare getting back into Glasgow after a gig if your not driving.This place must have been beautiful in it's day and is still kept very nicely.There is a huge bar at the entrance and drinks are very cheap which is always a good thing.The balcony upstairs has loads of seats if you don't want to stand all night and they also have a wee bar on the upper level which is really nice and cosy.lovely and warm too.Carling Academy also host a burlesque night called Club Noir every few months which is one of the best nights out I've ever been too.Highly recommend it. read more

Went to a few gigs in the here when it was still the Carling Academy and the sound wasn't great and the choice at the bar was poor. The Venue itself is pretty nice and the upstairs bar is decent but there are lots of venues in Glasgow i'd rather go for a gig. read more

I've been going to gigs since I was knee high to grasshopper..fair enough it was big grasshopper.. but the Carling Academy is the close 2nd best venue by far (Barrowlands is still in the number one slot for me). The old theatre original features add a touch of opulance to place but with it's modernised layout and bars, it can't be classed as old fashioned. The staff are friendly and there are always sufficient numbers to ensure that you're not waiting to long at either of the 3 bars. More and more big names are coming to the venue so it's well worth a visit..if you're buying tickets on ticketmaster (other ticket providers are available) select lower standing if you want to be in the thick of it or Balcony booth if you want to have a great view ..without the crowds read more

A really nice live music venue on the southside of the river. Lovely decor, friendly staff, good atmosphere. It never seems to take long to get served at the bar, which is always a good thing. The drinks are pretty much what you would expect from a venue i.e. a little overpriced but not too bad. The lower standing area is divided into 3 tiers which makes standing visibility better than in most venues, especially for short dudes who always find themselves surrounded by 6 ft plus folk! Only little annoyance is that there is always a really big que for the girls toiletsother than that, great venue! read more

Brilliant place for a gig. Holds 2500 people which creates a great atmosphere. Well air conditioned to ensure you are not too hot.Good music system and a few sets of toilets available. Four bars are available but unfortunately the beer was not very nice due to some dirty taps. However great gig venue. read more