academy music group


the uk's leading owner


and operator of live music


and club venues

Latest news

KISS rock O2 Academy Islington

04/03/2010

Rock legends KISS played an initimate show at O2 Academy Islington on Tuesday 2nd March ahead of their European tour. [Read more]


The Shockwaves NME Awards 2010

05/03/2010

The Shockwaves NME Awards 2010 come to O2 Academy Brixon for the second year running and another unforgettable ceremony. [Read more]


Hole announce May UK tour

05/03/2010

Following a sold out show at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in February, Hole announce more live dates. [Read more]


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O2 Academy Leeds

O2 Academy Leeds on Cookridge Street is the site of the former Town and Country Club and its launch was one of the most exciting and ambitious projects, converting the listed building back to its magnificent theatre style format. 

A secondary 400 capacity club space, Underground, has a state of the art PA, lighting rid, DJ booth and A/V equipment and is perfectly positioned to host the very best specialist club events and function as an additional area, pre and post gigs in the main auditorium.