Since becoming a music venue in 1983, The O2 Academy Brixton (also referred to as The Brixton Academy) has won NME’s award for ‘Best Venue’ twelve times as well as Music Week’s ‘Venue Of The Year’ Award. With a capacity of nearly 5,000 it has been the setting for many huge shows including some acts playing several consecutive dates.

The main room at The Brixton Academy boasts the largest fixed stage in Europe, sloped floors that allow for great views, an art deco interior and a proscenium arch based on the design of the Rialto Bridge. Together these features come together to form a venue with an electrifying atmosphere and music fans will testify to how unbeatable it is.

Being such an iconic venue in the countries capital, the acts that have passed through The O2 Academy in Brixton are amongst the best in the world. The Brixton Academy was where The Smiths performed their last ever gig in 1986, as well as having Iron Maiden, The Clash, The Prodigy, Nine Inch Nails and The Sex Pistols perform gigs over 5 consecutive evenings. The record for number of consecutive nights an act has played is currently held by The Mighty Boosh, who’s ‘Boosh Live’ show spanned seven consecutive nights. Several high profile artists like David Gray, Motorhead, Franz Ferdinand and New Order have all recorded albums live at The O2 Academy Brixton.

As well as being the best indoor venue to see live music in London, at night it doubles as one of London’s favourite night clubs. Countless club brands and nights have been thrown at The O2 Academy in Brixton which have seen plenty of world renowned DJ’s play in the large arena sized room. This includes Loco Dice’s ‘Used & Abused’ show with Chris Liebing, Paul Ritch, wAFF and Guti as well as Steve Aoki, Sub Focus, Dimitri Vegas and many more.

There are also regular comedy events and club nights at The O2 Academy Brixton spanning a whole host of genres and styles.

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