Carling Academy Brixton

London, United Kingdom

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The Carling Academy Brixton is a large music venue in Brixton, South London, England with a capacity of 4,921.

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.

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Address: 211 Stockwell Road
London SW9 9SL
United Kingdom
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Phone: 020 7771 3000
Web: www.brixton-academy.co.uk

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Pendulum South Central	Carling Academy Brixton London, United Kingdom	65 people attending 18 shouts Buy Tickets
Friday 5 December 2008
Pendulum South Central, Zane Lowe	Carling Academy Brixton London, United Kingdom	49 people attending 7 shouts Buy Tickets
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Duffy	Carling Academy Brixton London, United Kingdom	10 people attending 1 shout Buy Tickets
Tuesday 9 December 2008
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Wednesday 10 December 2008
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Thursday 11 December 2008
Kaiser Chiefs	Carling Academy Brixton London, United Kingdom	1 person attending Add shout

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The_Night_Head wrote:
October 2008

had a really bad experience when I went, far too hot and crowded

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LouisLloyd wrote:
August 2008

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:
June 2008

Best concert ever, I'll never forget!

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sifi81 wrote:
May 2008

woo!

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jsp1611 wrote:
February 2008

Best venue in London...

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Andeen wrote:
October 2007

Me and my friends need a place to sleep :D I think we will be about 4 guys....

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cacophony_ wrote:
September 2007

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:
September 2007

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:
August 2007

I hope there isn't a massive wait like their last gigs.

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ritualnoise wrote:
August 2007

does anybody know setlist?

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Jemillaclough wrote:
August 2007

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:
July 2007

correction to my earlier shout: Best venue ever if your standing. Horrible venue if your seated.

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Poison_Creeper wrote:
June 2007

best band ever! ;p

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cafc4eva wrote:
June 2007

love Brixton, im going back there to see Maximo Park

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LouisLloyd wrote:
June 2007

Best venue ever.

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