The O2 Academy Testimonials

This is a great live music venue. If you're a fan of small, intimate gigs, then this place is it. No chairs, no snobbery- this is a place to get rocking.

There is a back bar away from the stage in another area, where you can chat with mates and get a drink before entering the main hall bit, where there are two other bars! One at the back of the main hall, which is obvious upon entering; and the other quite well hidden under the stairs. There is one upper level that provides some standing space to see better the live acts.

Most recently, i watched La Roux play here, which was awesome. The vibes here are great, and you really get quite a close up of the artist you're here to see, even if you're stuck at the back or upstairs, which is what I want when I go for a gig. Way better compared to those huge venues where you're so far away from the stage that you might as well be watching the gig on TV.

Every Friday from 10pm-3pm, there is an indie night, which is usually overpopulated by the student crowd, but is a good alternative for a night out's music compared to the typical pop spinners. Great for a jive and some headbanging here and there.

A really good live venue- catch a gig here if you haven't yet already!