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News News http://www.academy-music-group.co.uk/news/ en Wed, 22 May 2013 23:14:21 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 23:14:21 GMT 5 Soundgarden announce October UK dates Returning to the UK on European tour, tha band add new dates due to demand. US rockers Soundgarden are to return to the UK with the addition of four more European dates to their September tour. Playing shows at O2 Academy Birmingham (14th Sept 2013), the dates will culminate in a finale like no other at London’s own O2 Academy Brixton 18th September 2013. Soundgarden will also release a repackaged edition of their critically acclaimed album ‘King Animal’, to coincide with the four September dates, containing extra tracks, including live recordings from performances in Los Angeles and Detroit. www.soundgardenworld.com/ Lucy Coleman General Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-05-21T00:00:00 a94b1bb6-f0dc-4fb4-8155-3993a4897217 1 O2 Academy Islington celebrates a decade of live music with a show from US rock royalty Alkaline Trio What better way for O2 Academy Islington to turn the ripe old age of 10 in 2013, than with the help of the band who opened it! Academy Music Group (AMG) will celebrate a decade of live music in the Capital this August. Alkaline Trio will celebrate with an exclusive live show at the venue on Thursday 29th August 2013 as a special birthday performance, bringing their combustible magic to delighted UK fans. Well known as a guaranteed tour stop for global punk/ rock acts, the last decade has seen <a href="http://www,o2academyislington.co.uk">O2 Academy Islington </a>present shows from major rock royalty including; KISS, Def Leppard, Skindred, Biffy Clyro, Paramore, Bullet For My Valentine and Jimmy Eat World to name but a few; so it’s a fitting tribute to welcome back one of punk rock’s finest to celebrate a LOUD ten years of live music in N1! "It is always an honour to play London. To have been at the beginning of an era with O2 Academy Islington was AMAZING. I remember that show being extra special and playing again for their 10th Anniversary is something we're extremely proud to be a part of" Matt Skiba, Alkaline Trio <a href="http://www,alkalinetrio.com">Alkaline Trio</a> O2 Academy Islington 10th Birthday Party Thursday 29th August 2013 £22.00 adv <a href="http://www.tickteweb.co.uk">www.tickteweb.co.uk</a> Alkaline Trio are Matt Skiba – Vocals/Guitar Dan Andriano – Vocals/Bass Derek Grant – Drums facebook - /alkalinetrio Twitter - @alkaline_trio Web - alkalinetrio.com www.o2academyislington.co.uk Louise Kovacs General Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-05-20T00:00:00 251d349d-93f7-4049-a477-2ea5f3e96463 2 Texas announce November 2013 UK dates In their 25th anniversary year Texas release their brand new studio album ‘The Conversation’ and announce UK dates Coming back with a bang in 2013, Texas’s eighth album, ‘The Conversation’ is their first in eight years and is the latest in a career that has seen the band sell over 30 million albums worldwide with a succession of multi-platinum albums ‘White on Blonde’, ‘The Hush’ and ‘Greatest Hits’. This overdue return in 2013 will see the band play O2 Academy Glasgow, 28th November 2013. www.texas.uk.com/ Lucy Coleman General Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT 2013-05-16T13:00:00 a4d1150e-6eac-4599-9b3e-46f320e7b1b3 3 Tenacious D announce 'Duo Acoustic Tour' Rocking out in a different way, the comedy rockers announce 'stripped back' shows this December US comedy rockers Tenacious D announce that Christmas 2013 will see them play six UK shows across December, calling at O2 Academy venues in Bournemouth, Leeds, Birmingham and two consecutive nights at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire; but this won’t be Tenacious as you know them. The December 2013 UK tour will see them play their stripped down acoustic set as a duo. The announcement comes after 2012's three back to back sold out shows at O2 Academy Brixton, much to the delight of UK fans. www.tenaciousd.com/ Lucy Coleman General Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT 2013-05-15T13:00:00 52b0450f-d6e0-4b8a-a2d8-bb892e5e49c6 4 Imagine Dragons announce November UK tour for 2013 Performing in O2 Academy venues nationwide including London's O2 Academy Brixton Imagine Dragons are to return to the UK for a headline tour this November after already captivating audiences earlier this year.  Following from the success of their album ‘Night Visions’, the four piece band will play O2 Academy venues in Leeds, Newcastle and Birmingham as well as other venues throughout the country. The tour will come to a grand finale at London’s, O2 Academy Brixton 25th November 2013. www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/ Lucy Coleman General Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT 2013-05-22T11:00:00 7f471a51-da61-4f1f-865b-dd54ed001a1e 1000000 Sleeping With Sirens announce Autumn UK headline shows Sleeping With Sirens announce an 8 date tour in the UK this Autumn and it's only their second visit to the UK! Sleeping With Sirens are proud to announce an 8 date tour in the UK this Autumn.  Having been to the UK only once before (support tour), the band’s current first headliner, sold out in a matter of days. This, which will be their second headline tour in 5 months, performing at O2 Academy venues in <a href="http://www.o2academybrixton.co.uk">Brixton </a>(10th Nov 13) and <a href="http://www,o2academybirmingham.co.uk">Birmingham </a>(11th Nov 13) . www.sleepingwithsirens.net/? Lucy Coleman General Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT 2013-05-17T13:00:00 3f42e6ca-d585-4573-9c61-93b30870a9a0 1000000 O2 Academy Bristol sponsors music icon, Sir Peter Blake’s Gromit O2 Academy Bristol has confirmed it will be sponsoring one of 80, 5ft (1.5m) grand Gromit sculptures in the City, this summer. Expected to be one of the biggest forthcoming Bristol visitor attractions of 2013, Gromit Unleashed is a new, ground-breaking public art campaign to support <a href="http://www.granappeal.org.uk">Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal</a>. Organisers have announced that <a href="http://www.o2academybristol.co.uk">O2 Academy Bristol</a>’s Gromit will be designed by none other than Sir Peter Blake; an artist renowned for his pop art and connection with the music industry, having produced iconic album covers for The Beatles, Paul Weller, The Who and Oasis. Gromit Unleashed organisers will be revealing the locations of the Gromits for the public art trail in the coming weeks. For more details of the whereabouts of O2 Academy Bristol’s Gromit, see <a href="http://www.facebook.com/o2academybristol">facebook.com/o2academybristol</a> and <a href="http://www.gromitunleashed.org.uk">www.gromitunleashed.org.uk</a>. <div id="cke_pastebin" style="position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; top: 15px; left: -1000px">  </div> www.gromitunleashed.org.uk Louise Kovacs General Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-05-15T00:00:00 8de395ff-8dda-480a-8b35-076e58c61623 1000000 Kim Wilde announces Christmas Party Celebrating with special guest Nik Kershaw this Christmas with her first solo UK dates since 1986 Iconic pop singer Kim Wilde is announcing her first solo UK dates since 1986.  Kim brings her Christmas Party, with special guest Nik Kershaw, to three dates this December, including London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on Saturday 21st December.  The dates will co-inside with the release of her debut Christmas album that will be a mix of original and classic yuletide tunes.   "I can't wait!! Sorry it's been so long for you guys in the UK - let's make up for that this Christmas….and I’m so looking forward to sharing the stage with Nik Kershaw, one of my favourite artists. It’s going to be such fun!" Kim Wilde, May 13             www.kimwilde.com Lucy Coleman General Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-05-14T00:00:00 00bfe74e-6341-499c-adb5-d20fcdc6f4b8 1000000 Basement Jaxx announce winter UK tour 2013 Back on the road this winter and with the recent announcement of 'Back 2 The Wild' 2013's set to be a busy year for Basement Jaxx It’s been nearly two years since we last heard from godfathers of UK house, Basement Jaxx. Now the legends of dance are getting back to what they have always done best, with a string of newly announced UK tour dates this winter.   The dates follow the unveiling of new single “Back 2 The Wild”, released 20th May. Kicking off the tour at O2 Academy Leeds (28th Nov), then hitting O2 Academy venues in Newcastle (1st Dec), Birmingham (5th Dec) finishing with a bang in O2 Academy Brixton, London 6th December. www.basementjaxx.com/? Lucy Coleman General Tue, 07 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-05-08T00:00:00 8671c0c3-f8c4-4a4f-a29d-1cff85272a18 1000000 Nedstock 2013 lands in November 2013 Perhaps it's indie soup? Neds Atomic Dustbin crelebrate 25 years with 'Nedstock 2013' Celebrating 25 years in style assembling a bill stuffed to bursting with their friends and contemporaries (exuding the vibe of a 90s indie-school-reunion!) Nedstock 2013 promises to spread more than vibes across London and Birmingham in November! Joining Ned’s Atomic Dustbin this November are Leeds indie-rock-funksters CUD, plus Republica  not content to settle with two of the finest examples of 90s indie, Steve Lamacq has decided to attend to ensure that the gaps in between bands are filled with the absolute cream of 90s indie hits. Nedstock 2013 – It’s not Neds on a farm in the US. It’s not where Ned fans wear kaftans and it’s not a chance to chuck rotten veg at the band with the daftest name in indie. Perhaps it’s indie soup? Perhaps it is… O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire - Friday 22nd November 2013 O2 Academy Birmingham - Saturday 23rd November 2013 nedsatomicdustbin.com Lucy Coleman General Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT 2013-04-30T15:00:00 59dbe8ef-c5c6-4a70-b05e-9f6ab62178ee 1000000 Babyshambles announce 'Sequel To The Prequel' Tour The band play first live dates since November 2010, calling at O2 Academy venues nationwide Babyshambles have announced an autumn tour spanning two months, the first dates announced since the band played in November 2010. Beginning their AMG dates in Newcastle (5th Sept 13) and finishing at O2 Academy Bournemouth (21st Oct 13) , the band will play London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 14th September 2013.   “Just as sure as all men are born equal...A prequel to the sequel...”  Drew McConnell. September 5th – Newcastle, O2 Academy 6th – Leeds, O2 Academy 9th – Liverpool, O2 Academy 11th – Bristol, O2 Academy 13th – Oxford, O2 Academy 14th – London, O2 Academy Brixton October 14th – Birmingham, O2 Academy 15th – Leicester, O2 Academy 21st – Bournemouth, O2 Academy <div>  </div>   albionrooms.com Lucy Coleman General Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-04-30T00:00:00 a1aada25-d439-4a9a-8798-d7c9a62c4fb2 1000000 Sean Paul announces headline London show Sean Paul will play one of only two headline UK shows at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire this June. One of the seminal pop voices of his generation, the Jamaican dance-hall ambassador will bring to life some of the carefully crafted tracks that have established him as a global pop-star since bursting onto the scene in 2000. Sean Paul will play  London's <a href="http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk">O2 Shepherds Bush Empire </a>on Thursday 6th June 2013. allseanpaul.com/ Lucy Coleman General Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT 2013-04-25T13:00:00 53f9c3c4-b318-4533-8384-9c2a09b101e8 1000000 Shed Seven announce 'Greatest Hits Live Tour' for December 2013 Shed Seven announce first full UK tour in over two years, calling at O2 Academy venues nationwide. Shed Seven have announced their first full UK tour in two years. The acclaimed five piece and live favourites will be performing their greatest hits and a selection of fan favourites this December including the ever popular hit singles ‘Going For Gold’, ‘Disco Down" and ‘Chasing Rainbows’. Calling at <a href="http://www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk">O2 Academy Newcastle </a>(6/12) <a href="http://www.o2academysheffield.co.uk">O2 Academy Sheffield </a>(8/112), <a href="http://www.o2academyliverpool.co.uk">O2 Academy Liverpool</a> (9/12) and <a href="http://www.o2academyleeds.co.uk">O2 Academy Leeds </a>(21/12).   shedseven.com/ Lucy Coleman General Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMT 2013-04-25T11:30:00 bb0a9980-f337-4680-a5a5-28582194188c 1000000 Tom Odell announces second night at O2 Shepherds bush Empire Due to phenomenal demand, Tom Odell will perform a double bill at London's prestigious venue. Tom Odell will play a second night at <a href="http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk">O2 Shepherds Bush Empire </a>this Autumn. Playing the legendary venue on the 22nd and 23rd of October, fans are delighted at the news of his second headline date which comes just days after Tom was announced as one of the special guests supporting The Rolling Stones at Hyde Park this summer.  tomodell.com Lucy Coleman General Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-04-24T00:00:00 24ea3352-f51c-4a09-8b08-e8e9813aad26 1000000 Disclosure announce string of November UK Tour dates for 2013 Following a chart storming collaboration with AlunaGeorge, the sibling DJ duo announce November UK tour. Bringing their trademark 2-step garage rhythms, Disclosure have announced a string of UK dates culminating in a headline show at London's infamous <a href="http://www.o2academybrixton.co.uk">O2 Academy Brixton</a> on Thursday 28th November.  With news of their debut album 'Settle' set for a June release, news of a UK headline tour has delighted fans nationwide. November wil see the DJ brother duo play O2 Academy venues in <a href="http://www.o2academybristol.co.uk">Bristol </a>(16/11) <a href="http://www.o2academyleeds.co.uk">Leeds </a>(18/11) <a href="http://www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk">Newcastle </a>(19/11) <a href="http://www.o2academysheffield.co.uk">Sheffield </a>(23/11) <a href="http://www.o2academybirmingham.co.uk">Birmingham </a>(27/11). www.disclosureofficial.com Lucy Coleman General Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT 2013-04-23T10:00:00 2942a625-b993-4ac3-a885-a35aff47b627 1000000 The Cat Empire announce 'Steal The Light' World Tour 2013 With a new album just weeks away from international release, the band announce biggest World Tour of their career to date. Melbourne’s genre-busting, multi-platinum collective THE CAT EMPIRE have today announced their biggest world tour to date, which will see them play almost 70 shows across three continents in celebration of the release of their fifth studio album “Steal The Light”. Performing at O2 Academy venues this October in Bournemouth (Friday 18th) Brixton (Sunday 20th) Bristol (Tuesday 22nd) Oxford (Wednesday 23rd) and Saturday 26th October at O2 Acadmy Glasgow Glasgow.   thecatempire.com Lucy Coleman General Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-04-22T00:00:00 b8720a67-1624-4462-96a0-272f7080947a 1000000 James Blake announces September 2013 UK Tour with an added date at O2 Shepherds bush Empire James Blake has announced a string of autumn UK tour dates, calling at O2 Academy venues Nationwide. The follow-up to his Mercury-nominated eponymous debut, ‘Overgrown’ has drawn glowing reviews from across the board, already placing it as one of the best received records of 2013. With sold out shows under his belt and the announcement of a further set of dates this Autumn commencing at Glasgow’s <a href="http://www.o2abcglasgow.co.uk">O2 ABC </a>on September 18th. James then visits,<a href="http://www,o2academyoxford.co.uk">O2 Academy Oxford </a>(22nd)  and <a href="http://www.o2academybristol.co.uk">O2 Academy Bristol </a>(24th)  before arriving home in London on the 25th September to play <a href="http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk">O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire</a>, with a recently added second show on 26th September 2013. jamesblakemusic.com/ Lucy Coleman General Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-04-19T00:00:00 2424364f-dc66-4040-a237-211c382bfc62 1000000 Wu-Tang Clan announce 20th anniversary O2 Academy Brixton show Wu-Tang Clan return to the UK to celebrate their 20th anniversary this July. The biggest hip hop group in the world have announced a special date at <a href="http://www.o2academybrixton.co.uk">O2 Academy Brixton </a>on 26th July 2013 to commemorate their 20th anniversary year. Wu-Tang Clan have been hailed as one of the most influential groups of the last decade. https://www.facebook.com/wutangclan Lucy Coleman General Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT 2013-04-11T10:00:00 8961d83a-c0e8-4d76-84b9-76b6349352a3 1000000 Bowling For Soup announce Farewell UK tour The Bowling For Soup Bids Farewell Tour in October 2013 will be the band’s final shows on UK soil. After almost twenty years as a band and having spent the past fifteen constantly on tour, the October shows will be Bowling For Soup’s chance to say farewell to the country that has become their adopted home. The tour will begin on 10th October in Southampton and will call at <a href="http://www.o2academyleeds.co.uk">O2 Academy Leeds</a> (14th October), <a href="http://www.o2academyglasgow.co.uk">O2 ABC Glasgow </a>(15th October) and <a href="http://www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk">O2 Academy Newcastle</a> (16th October). With just one opening act, the band say that UK fans can expect the biggest Bowling For Soup live set ever. http://www.bowlingforsoup.com/main.php Lucy Coleman General Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-04-10T00:00:00 475c993c-67da-4637-8ea4-12836a4b5882 1000000 Suede announce UK tour for October 2013 Suede have announced three new UK dates, including shows at O2 Academy Leeds and O2 Academy Birmingham. The tour will kick off at the <a href="http://www.o2academyleeds.co.uk">O2 Academy Leeds</a> on Saturday 26th October before heading to Manchester (30th October) and then the <a href="http://www.o2academybirmingham.co.uk">O2 Academy Birmingham</a> on Thursday 31st October. The announcement follows the release of their latest album ‘Bloodsports’ in March this year, their sixth studio album and first since 2002, and comes after a series of triumphant shows at the O2, O2 Brixton Academy and the Royal Albert Hall. The release of ‘Bloodsports’ saw the band receive critical acclaim across the board and became their first top ten album since 1999. www.suede.co.uk Lucy Coleman General Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT 2013-04-09T05:00:00 09ab9c89-0fd6-49b9-af87-ee23edbcaa29 1000000 Frank Ocean adds second date at O2 Academy Brixton Due to popular demand, Frank Ocean has extended his return to the UK with a second show on 10th July 2013. After tickets sold out for his first UK show since 2011, Frank Ocean has announced a second date at <a href="http://www.o2academybrixton.co.uk">O2 Brixton Academy</a> on Wednesday 10th July. Since his last UK show the singer’s career has gone into overdrive, with his lyrically daring debut album ‘Channel Orange’ picking up a Grammy Award as well as numerous Album of the Year Awards from the British music press, ensuring its place as an instant modern classic. http://www.frankocean.com/ Lucy Coleman General Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-04-05T00:00:00 60ef99ac-fce0-4a03-b3c1-e5694d96f169 1000000 Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra announce UK dates Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra announce rescheduled UK dates as part of European tour. The tour will begin on the 11th July 2013 and includes a date at <a href="http://www.o2academybristol.co.uk">O2 Academy Bristol</a> on Monday 15th July. Amanda’s latest album, ‘Theatre Is Evil’, was released in 2012 to widespread acclaim, with the Telegraph describing the singer-songwriter as “an extraordinary talent”. 2013 has already seen Amanda duet with her longtime hero Billy Bragg at SXSW and rise to internet fame after delivering an <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_palmer_the_art_of_asking.html">epic TEDtalk</a>, which quickly became the fastest viewed talk in the site’s history. Lucy Coleman General Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT 2013-04-03T13:00:00 7d03b492-b2a0-4566-8f74-f97951cc8fa0 1000000 Wiley announces major UK tour Grime star Wiley announces UK tour for September 2013, culminating at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on 17th September. <div> Credited as the ‘godfather of grime’, Wiley will perform at five O2 Academy venues in <a href="http://www.o2academybirmingham.co.uk">Birmingham</a>, <a href="http://www.o2academyleeds.co.uk">Leeds</a>, <a href="http://www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk">Newcastle</a>, <a href="http://www.o2academybournemouth.co.uk">Bournemouth </a>and London’s <a href="http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk">O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire</a>. His latest album, ‘The Ascent’, produced two huge hits, ‘Heatwave’ and ‘Can You Hear Me (Ayayaya), which have sold 700,000 copies between them. This ability to produce crossover hits is what has seen Wiley achieve huge mainstream success while maintaining his underground credentials.</div> http://www.wileymusic.co.uk/ Lucy Coleman General Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:30:00 GMT 2013-04-03T10:30:00 c2ebbb32-6de6-4495-99ba-42cd04a32f5c 1000000 Warpaint announce UK dates for October 2013 Warpaint will return to the UK this October for a run of four dates, kicking off at O2 Academy Leeds on the 27th October. <div> This special run of shows will see the band perform at O2 Academy venues in <a href="http://www.o2academyleeds.co.uk">Leeds</a> (27th October), <a href="http://www.o2academyglasgow.co.uk">Glasgow</a> (28th October), and will culminate with a date at <a href="http://www.o2academybrixton.co.uk">O2 Academy Brixton</a> on 30th October. Branded by NME as “the best band you’ll see all year”, the quartet sold out the Kentish Town Forum in 2011 within a just year of their first ever UK show. </div> <div>  </div> www.warpaintwarpaint.com/ Lucy Coleman General Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-04-03T00:00:00 ad741d19-26dc-4a91-908b-fc5053a56c8b 1000000 Jake Bugg adds third O2 Academy Brixton date to Autumn 2013 tour Jake Bugg has announced a third date at O2 Academy Brixton to his UK Autumn tour on 25th October 2013. <div> Capping what’s set to be an incredibly successful year, the three dates at <a href="http://www.o2academybrixton.co.uk">O2 Academy Brixton</a> are part of Jake’s biggest UK tour to date. After the release of his acclaimed eponymous debut album in 2012, 2013 has seen the singer secure pick up a Best Breakthrough Act nomination at the Brits as well as two nods at the NME Awards, including the prestigious Best Album. </div> <div>  </div> www.o2academybrixton.co.uk Lucy Coleman General Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-04-02T00:00:00 8d899438-43ff-4093-93aa-de65d3298f42 1000000 Frank Ocean announces O2 Academy Brixton headline show Frank Ocean makes his return to the UK with a one-off date at O2 Academy Brixton on Tuesday 9th July 2013. The show at <a href="http://www.o2academybrixton.co.uk">O2 Academy Brixton</a> will be his biggest headline European date so far. After its release in July 2012 Frank Ocean’s debut album ‘Channel Orange’ picked up an array of awards, claiming both the Guardian’s and Sunday Times Culture’s Album of the Year and six Grammy nominations. Winning Best Urban Contemporary Album at the Grammy’s, the record has already earned its status as an instant classic. Since its release Frank Ocean’s career has gone into overdrive, and he has appeared on tracks by Beyoncé, Kanye West and Jay Z as well as continuing to perform with Odd Future. www.o2academybrixton.co.uk Lucy Coleman General Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT 2013-04-02T00:00:00 f1f5a26c-f1f6-43ff-a2d3-cb982e9003a7 1000000 Jurassic 5 exclusive UK headline dates announced Jurassic 5 have announced three exclusive headline UK dates with the full original line up this June including a show at O2 Academy Brixton. The American alternative hip hop group featuring by rappers Chali 2na, Akil, Zaakir, Mark 7even and disc jockeys DJ Nu-Mark and Cut Chemist first formed in 1993 and debuted nationally in 1995 with their first single, "Unified Rebelution". Their new exclusive UK dates see the full line up reunited once again! Following their appearance at this year’s Coachella Festival and Parklife Weekender, Jurassic 5 will perform at O2 Academy venues in Glasgow (June 10th), Birmingham (June 11th) and Brixton (June 13th)   Lucy Coleman General Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 2013-03-20T00:00:00 2e5cb01f-45e2-44c6-956d-5797a9f8619e 1000000 Ke$ha to play O2 Academy Brixton July 2013 Multiplatinum and controversial star Ke$ha is set to play London's O2 Academy Brixton 15th July 2013 The show follows the release of Ke$ha’s new single ‘C’Mon’ (released 3rd March) and comes just days after her appearance at this year’s Yahoo! Wireless Festival on Friday 12th July where she will be joining the likes of Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg and Frank Ocean. Ke$ha will perform at O2 Acadmy Brixton 15th July 2013. http://www.keshasparty.com/uk/home Lucy Coleman General Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 2013-03-20T00:00:00 c2fac501-c93e-4cbe-8a18-2926f6895a77 1000000 ‘Public Image Ltd’ Announce first UK Tour dates of 2013 Alongside shows in Japan and Australia this March and April, PIL return to the UK in June. Following last year’s release of ‘This Is PiL’ the band’s first album for 20 years to huge critical acclaim; 2013 is now set to be another unique year in PiL’s history.  With the band touring China for the first time along with shows in Japan and Australia this March and April; PiL announce they will return to the UK in June, playing O2 Academy venues in Oxford (9th June) and Leicester (10th June). www.pilofficial.com/ Lucy Coleman General Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 2013-02-22T00:00:00 9f098f61-728f-447d-93cb-bc06a6ff2840 1000000 O2 Academy Brixton wins ‘Favourite Venue of the Year’ at the TPI Awards 2013 Academy Music Group (AMG) triumphed once again at the Total Production International Awards 2013 on Monday 11th February with O2 Academy Brixton wining the ‘Favourite Venue’ category for the second year running. Since its inception in 2002, the TPi Awards has grown in size and status with 27 categories in the 2013 ceremony. The Awards celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals in the live production business and is voted for by the trade and production industry. O2 Academy Brixton held off competition from two other AMG venues <a href="http://www.o2academyleeds.co.uk">O2 Academy Leeds </a>and <a href="http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk">O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire</a>, alongside the MEN Arena, Royal Albert Hall and the O2 Arena. O2 Academy Brixton’s Josh Rosen was also nominated for ‘Stage Manager Of The Year’. <a href="http://www.o2academybrixton.co.uk">o2academybrixton.co.uk </a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/o2academybrixton">facebook.com/o2academybrixton</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/O2academybrix">twitter.com/O2academybrix</a> www.o2academybrixton.co.uk Louise Kovacs General Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 2013-02-12T00:00:00 ac29545d-e92d-4bad-91c7-04aa865b7c2c 1000000 The B52's announce 2013 UK tour Party band The B52's announce handful of UK dates for August 2013. The world’s greatest party band, The B52's announce that they will return to the UK for a handful of shows this August. The tour will see them playing dates at O2 Academy venues in <a href="http://www.o2academyglasgow.co.uk">Glasgow </a>(12th August 2013) and <a href="http://www.o2academybirmingham.co.uk">Birmingham </a>(15th August 2013).   As they take their party music revolution into the 21st century they show no signs of slowing down, serving up their own unique blend of music and showmanship to millions of fans around the world.     www.theb52s.com Lucy Coleman General Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 2013-02-06T00:00:00 ec0181bd-c17a-4c6c-ac2b-bf20b295c13e 1000000 A$AP Rocky announces UK tour dates A$AP Rocky to play first UK dates this May since Wireless 2012. A$AP Rocky’s May UK tour dates will be his first in the UK since appearing at Wireless festival last July and also the first since the release of critically-acclaimed debut album 'LONG.LIVE.A$AP' , a Top 10 hit in over 24 countries, including #1 in America and #7 in the UK. The shows will also come off the back of A$AP Rocky supporting Rihanna on her 'Diamonds' world tour.   Catch him at the following venues; <a href="http://www.o2academybrixton.co.uk">O2 Academy Brixton</a> (21st & 22nd May), <a href="http://www.o2academybirmingham.co.uk">O2 Academy Birmingham</a> (23rd May), <a href="http://www.o2academyglasgow.co.uk">O2 Academy Glasgow</a> (26th May). www.asapmob.com Lucy Coleman General Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 2013-02-06T00:00:00 a1f97285-ea83-41ac-aa5d-80e5c7f26617 1000000 Cast + The Twang co-headline tour in May 2013 Academy Events has announced details of a co-headline UK tour with Cast and The Twang calling at nine Academy Music Group venues in May. Kicking off in London at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Thursday 9th May, The Twang follow their return to form after a spectacular home-town Christmas show at O2 Academy Birmingham last December and a UK tour that celebrated the release of their third studio album; ’10:20’ (October 2012). Fellow headliners, Cast, are well and truly back! Last year welcomed a sell-out hometown show at O2 Academy Liverpool in December and the release of the band’s first album in over a decade. The original line-up of Cast played shows to celebrate the 15th anniversary reissue of their classic ‘All Change’ debut, followed by the release of ‘Troubled Times’ in March 2012, the band’s first album in over a decade. Worked up with original producer John Leckie, ‘Troubled Times’ is an album of consciousness-rousing, acutely melodic and rhythmic rock’n’roll.   Louise Kovacs General Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 2013-01-31T00:00:00 cc0166fc-4fd0-4352-b1f9-fdd5e723d0a9 1000000 SWITCH lands in O2 Academy Oxford SWITCH, weekly electronic music. the O2 Academy Oxford’s newest addition of house, dance, drum and bass and garage SWITCH is all about introducing the best electronic music to Oxford, be it house, drum and bass, electro or future garage, basically anything with a big bassline!  Every Friday the coolest artists from around the world will be checking in…. Weekly events until March:  25th January – SWITCH ft. Shy FX and Stamina 1st February – SWITCH ft. Black Butter Records: Kidnap Kid & Gorgon City 8th February – SWITCH ft. Mosca 15th February – SWITCH ft. Koan Sound 22nd February – SWITCH ft. Disclosure 1st March – SWITCH ft. Ram Records: Andy C, Loadstar, Wilkinson, Dimension facebook.com/switchonfridays Lucy Coleman General Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 2013-01-14T00:00:00 1faa3e4e-01c9-4394-92ed-ec0627e4b082 1000000 Blondie July 2013 UK Tour Dates Confirmed Playing just two tour dates in July 2013, stopping at O2 Academy Newcastle Music, style and pop culture icons; Blondie will be heading back to the UK for two very special shows in Newcastle and London in July.   Blondie have come a long way from CBGB’s and the Bowery, having sold more than 40 million albums globally and repeatedly reaching the top of the charts over the course of four decades with such hits as “One Way Or Another,” “Heart Of Glass,” “Rapture” and “Maria.”   These new dates see Blondie hitting the road since the release of their ninth studio Panic Of Girls since 2011 and follows the announcement of an appearance at Isle Of Wight Festival and series of forest dates.   Thursday 4th July      O2 Academy Newcastle  www.blondie.net Lucy Coleman General Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 2012-12-20T00:00:00 f9ab6a4a-825e-49bd-a821-458c2641147f 1000000 Sleigh The UK December 2013 tour dates announced The Wonder Stuff, Pop Will Eat Itself and Jesus Jones announce second run of co-headline dates “SLEIGH THE UK 2013”   The Wonder Stuff… Pop Will Eat Itself… Jesus Jones… Following a phenomenal response to ‘Sleigh The UK 2012’, The Wonder Stuff are pleased to announce that they will once again join their two old sparring partners, Pop Will Eat Itself and Jesus Jones, for another run of UK shows in December 2013, calling at O2 Academy venues in Sheffield, Bristol, Birmingham and O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London.     The Wonder Stuff’s front man, Miles Hunt, says, “… so I guess my dream of doing a summer tour of the UK has been scuppered once again. Yet another run of December shows with snotty noses and freezing cold feet... Only joking! I'm thrilled to know that The Wonder Stuff will be joining PWEI and Jesus Jones for another run of O2 Academy shows next year. I think it's a dream bill for a lot of people, and I include myself in that. Can't wait!” Pop Will Eat Itself’s Graham Crabb adds, “We look forward to getting together again with old friends in December 2013 to sleigh the UK yet again.  It will be great to get to a few new cities too, BRING IT ON!!” “When we were first asked to do the Sleigh the UK gigs - we said yes immediately. It's been the dream line-up of bands for so many people, and it was great to be able to be a part of it, and help make it happen. We're absolutely delighted it's going to be happening again, 2013 is going to be bigger, better, and even more fun. See you all down the front!" Mike Edwards, Jesus Jones. Wednesday 18th December 2013: Sheffield - O2 Academy Thursday 19th December 2013: Bristol - O2 Academy Friday 20th December 2013: London, O2 Sherpherds Bush Empire Saturday 21st December 2013: Birmingham - O2 Academy Lucy Coleman General Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 2012-12-20T00:00:00 cae73442-d64a-4ebb-973f-859ede9b5bf6 1000000 Scott Ian of Anthrax announces 'Speaking Words' Tour 2013 Heading out for a full UK ‘Speaking Words’ tour next May/June 2013, following his highly successful spoken word evening in November 2012. Widely known as the face of Anthrax, Scott Ian is stepping out with 'Speaking Words' once again, but this time he's taking it on tour. In a career spanning three decades, Scott Ian, as the co-founding member of Anthrax, helped to create the “New Wave of American Heavy Metal” or as it’s more commonly known, “Thrash Metal”   In a rare outing Scott will do a spoken word performance, which Ian sums up perfectly.. "It's an evening of ridiculous truth. It's me talking (swearing) about this insane life I've led over the last 31 years, the people I've met and the shit that's happened. And when I'm done swearing, you can ask me anything you want, the floor is yours. Cheers my friends, see you in May and June.”  Scott Ian 24 May       O2 Academy Oxford                                              31 May       O2 Academy Liverpool                                        10 Jun        O2 Academy Bournemouth                          www.anthrax.com Lucy Coleman General Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 2012-12-06T00:00:00 4d63ad88-e0e6-444e-9558-1962eb6b73ff 1000000 Athlete announce May 2013 UK tour to celebrate 10th Anniversary The first tour in two years, the 'Vehicles & Animals' Tour is set to delight UK fans. UK fans will be elated to hear that one of Britain's best, Athlete have decided to celebrate their ten year milestone with a UK tour for Spring 2013. Currently focusing on ventures outside of the band decided that the 10th anniversary of their debut album couldn't pass without celebration! The short run of UK shows will be their first tour in two years and will see them play the whole of the album including the singles 'You Got The Style', 'Westside', 'Beautiful' and 'El Salvador'.  Fans can also expect a selection of other hits such as 'Wires', 'Half Light', 'Superhuman Touch' plus a few surprises.   AMG Dates   9 May -  O2 Academy Bristol 10 May - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire 12 May - O2 Academy2 Birmingham http://www.athlete.mu/home Lucy Coleman General Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 2012-11-30T00:00:00 357b2e84-3fc7-42b0-8b3f-82a876d7b147 1000000 Academy Music Group joins forces with Oxford Brookes Students’ Union Academy Music Group (AMG) today announced a fifth Students’ Union joint venture with Oxford Brookes Students’ Union. The unique agreement between Academy Music Group (AMG) and Oxford Brookes Students' Union sees the formation of a three-year partnership between the two organisations to deliver a diverse programme of entertainment for the students of Oxford Brookes University. Content will be delivered collaboratively with the Students’ Union (SU), primarily at AMG’s 1,350 capacity O2 Academy Oxford, as well as a Freshers’ Festival to welcome Oxford Brookes students in the first week of the new academic year. The partnership also includes the development of a newly branded night, ‘Brookes Big Night Out’, a weekly club event, every Wednesday at O2 Academy Oxford from Wednesday 19th September 2012 as well as bespoke events under the ‘Brookes Big Night Out’ banner at alternative locations in the City. The regular club event will feature high quality production, talent and content to deliver the ultimate student experience in partnership with the Students’ Union. www.o2academyoxford.co.uk Louise Kovacs General Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT 2012-08-10T00:00:00 c2fbf67a-86e1-495d-9c09-4a4a39ea4a2d 1000000 O2 Academy venues and Carlsberg team up for the ultimate UEFA EURO 2012TM experience Newcastle, Leeds and Oxford will be graced with free live screenings of England’s qualifying matches against France, Sweden and Ukraine, courtesy of O2 Academy venues in each city. O2 Academy venues in Newcastle, Leeds and Oxford are to play host to England fans during the EURO 2012TM competition by screening England matches live. Tickets are free to the events, which will take place for England’s matches against France, Sweden and Ukraine in June (over 18’s only). www.o2academyleeds.co.uk Justine Fancy General Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT 2012-06-06T00:00:00 286ef30b-be5a-4d84-84f9-f5e8da34ea60 1000000 AMG celebrates O2 Academy venues with PRS for Music PRS for Music, the organisation that collects royalties for songwriters and composes, has announced the Top 100 UK Music Venues, with O2 Academy venues in the top 10. Three O2 Academy venues were announced in the top 10 list of the PRS for Music’s Top 100 UK Music Venues. AMG venues in Birmingham (#3) Islington (London) (#6) and Newcastle (#8)  hit the top spots, with a grand total of nine venues making the top 50, from data which analysed over 10,000 venues in 2011. Other figures saw London account for 30% of the top 100 live venues, followed by Glasgow, Birmingham and Bristol, all O2 Academy locations. www.academy-music-group.co.uk/home Justine Fancy General Thu, 31 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT 2012-06-01T00:00:00 048a6d49-f60b-493d-9397-b19f2392411f 1000000 Watch Professor Green in 360º with O2 Academy TV Thanks to a ground-breaking video experience on O2 Academy TV, fans of Virgin/EMI artist Professor Green can now control the cameras and watch him play in a whole new way! As part of his UK tour, Professor Green played <a href="http://www.o2academybrixton.co.uk">O2 Academy Brixton</a> on Saturday 5 May and was recorded by O2 using Mativision cameras, designed to capture the gig from every angle and in full 360-degree glory. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/o2academytv">Professor Green</a> fans can watch five tracks from his gig – Remedy, Read All About It, DPMO, Oh My God and Jungle - on O2 Academy TV's YouTube channel and, in a first for YouTube, will be able to use Mativision's video player to control what they see. Watch it here <a href="http://www.youtube.com/o2academytv">http://www.youtube.com/o2academytv</a> http://www.youtube.com/o2academytv Louise Kovacs General Wed, 23 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT 2012-05-24T00:00:00 e49701c7-27ae-455c-af31-2871b23783b2 1000000 One-off hometown reunion of Birmingham legends Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler returned home for a one-off show at O2 Academy Birmingham on Saturday 19th May 2012. The stage of O2 Academy Birmingham played host to a reunion like no other – the hometown return of rock legends Black Sabbath. The first show in Sabbath’s hometown of Birmingham in 13 years, it was a performance of a lifetime for the group who reunited back in November 2011. The show, which took place on Saturday 19th May, featured many of Black Sabbath’s hits, including ‘Paranoid’ and ‘Sabbath Bloody Sabbath’. Proceeds from the show will be donated to Help for Heroes. Photo credit to Ross Halfin. www.o2academybirmingham.co.uk Justine Fancy General Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT 2012-05-23T00:00:00 c490b7cb-6198-4e62-8ae6-a2baed84f598 1000000 The Straits to play Charity Fundraising Show at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire Fresh from their successful European tour, which included sold out shows in Lisbon and Paris, The Straits are pleased to announce a Charity fundraising show. Fresh from their successful European tour, which included sold out shows in Lisbon and Paris, The Straits are pleased to announce a Charity fundraising show at legendary West London venue, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. This one-off event on Thursday 21st June will raise awareness for the Sarah Greene Breakthrough Tribute Fund – part of the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Appeal – with all profits donated to the charity. The Sarah Greene Breakthrough Tribute Fund was established in 2008, in memory of Sarah who sadly lost her courageous battle with breast cancer in 2006. The fund is raising monies towards further research into the aggressive ‘Triple Negative’ breast cancer suffered by Sarah, which desperately requires newer forms of treatment, and endeavours to find a suitable drug to fight this particular type of cancer. The Straits are comprised of former Dire Straits members and give fans the chance to experience the band’s music live, performing classic hits; including Sultans of Swing, Romeo And Juliet, Tunnel Of Love, Private Investigations, Money For Nothing, Walk Of Life, and Brothers In Arms.   This very special evening not only gives all who attend the chance to witness a fantastic live band, but at the same time, the opportunity to make a real difference to someone’s life. It promises to be a wonderful event for a really great cause. www.sarahgreene.org Justine Fancy General Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:15:00 GMT 2012-04-30T14:15:00 5162fe29-ae21-4f0a-a9b3-d2d3935e9bb9 1000000 Nik Kershaw to play O2 Academy Venues nationwide Nik Kersahw and his band announce a tour playing 'Human Racing' live and in its entirety. Academy Events in association with Fruit Pie Music and ShortHouse Records are thrilled to announce that Nik Kershaw and his band will head out on tour in September 2012. This will be the first time Nik has toured with his band since 2001 and offers an all too rare chance to experience one of the UK’s premier singer/songwriters live in concert. Nik will be playing nine dates to celebrate this year’s re-release of his 1984 Brit nominated, iconic first album ‘Human Racing’, which he will be performing in its entirety. He’ll also be introducing songs from his new studio album ‘8’, (due to be released this summer), along with many favouritesspanning his varied and illustrious career.   Dates are as follows: SEPTEMBER 2012   Wednesday 19th- O2 Academy2 Sheffield Thursday 20th- O2 ABC2 Glasgow Friday 21st- O2 Academy Liverpool Saturday 22nd - O2 Academy2 Birmingham Sunday 23rd - O2 Academy2 Newcastle Tuesday 25th - O2 Academy2 Oxford Wednesday 26th - O2 Academy Bristol Thursday 27th - O2 Academy Bournemouth Friday 28th - O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire Justine Fancy General Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:15:00 GMT 2012-04-19T13:15:00 cba4b265-521b-4be6-b544-27c92754006e 1000000 Sean Morgan joins AMG from Manchester Academy Sean Morgan has joined Academy Music Group. Morgan recently left Manchester Academy after 22 years, where he was Venue Manager and In-House Booker. Sean has a wealth of experience and will be looking at the AMG venue portfolio with a view to generate new business and enhance programming. Over the years, Sean has developed and maintained excellent relationships with agents and promoters and he is sure to bring new ideas to the table. Louise Kovacs General Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT 2012-04-04T00:00:00 a751c5c0-b10d-48f9-bd75-0ef56bb1b919 1000000 AMG Staff Appointments: South Coast Academy Music Group (AMG) and Live Nation today announced a new management structure for its two south coast venues. Following more than 18 years at Southampton Guildhall, Mandy Fields has been appointed ‘Area General Manager’ for AMG and Live Nation's two south coast venues. Mandy will continue to oversee operations at Southampton Guildhall but extend her wealth of local knowledge and experience to head the team at AMG’s O2 Academy Bournemouth, looking to new business opportunities and event based activity at the 1,800 capacity venue in Boscombe. Mandy will head the new management structure, with Nikki Miles promoted to ‘Venue Manager’ of O2 Academy Bournemouth. Nikki has worked at the venue since 2008 and has several years experience with a sound knowledge of rock and pop and dance and club events. Nikki’s appointment is with immediate effect. www.o2academybournemouth.co.uk Louise Kovacs General Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 2012-03-05T00:00:00 62b3b9b1-0b08-4d77-8fb3-10a85c752258 1000000 Academy Events Donates to Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal Academy Music Group’s promoting division, Academy Events has donated almost £8,000 to the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal. Academy Music Group’s promoting division, Academy Events has donated almost £8,000 to the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal, raised from ticket and guest list donations from 2011’s Toots and The Maytals sold-out show at O2 Academy Brixton. The tour visited seven O2 Academy venues across the UK in August and September 2011, promoted by Academy Events. The money will be used to honour the Jamaican nurse whose commitment to treating soldiers during the Crimean war and patients of the cholera epidemic has gone relatively unnoticed since the turn of the 20th Century.   The donation was presented to Lord Soley, Chairman of the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal, at the House of Lords on Tuesday 14th February. When the memorial is completed, it will be the first in the UK to a named black woman and is proposed for a prestigious position; in front of St Thomas’ Hospital, facing the Houses of Parliament in London.   Lord Soley said; “I am very grateful to Academy Events and Academy Music Group for helping to raise funds for this Appeal. We need a total of £500,000 but have already raised over £100,000, much of it from schools, nurses and army units. The Sculptor Martin Jennings FRBS is a world-renowned artist and this memorial will not only honour Mary but also become part of the famous South Bank complex.”   Ian Richards, Academy Events promoter added; “This was something we had been asked to support for some time and Toots Hibbert stepped forward to honour such an important cause for London that is local to us in Lambeth.”   Justine Fancy General Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT 2012-02-17T12:30:00 70ddb9f6-6505-4020-b5a8-6467fb521d20 1000000 O2 Academy Brixton hailed ‘Favourite Venue’ at TPi Awards 2012 Academy Music Group (AMG) triumphed at the Total Production Awards 2012 on Monday 13th February 2012 with O2 Academy Brixton wining the ‘Favourite Venue’ category. The Awards celebrate the very best in live production and is voted for by the trade and production industry. O2 Academy Brixton held off competition from its sister venue O2 Academy Leeds, the Roundhouse, Wembley Stadium, MEN Arena and the O2 Arena to win the prestigious nomination.  “It’s always an enormous honour to be recognised within the industry” says Nigel Downs, General Manager, O2 Academy Brixton. “Our TPI Award means a lot to us, voted for by those we work with all year round.” Since its inception in 2002, the <a href="http://www.tpiawards.com ">TPi Awards</a> has consistently grown in size and status with over 30 categories. O2 Academy Brixton’s Josh Rosen was also nominated for ‘Stage Manager Of The Year’. www.o2academybrixton.co.uk Louise Kovacs General Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 2012-02-14T00:00:00 a46878fa-a00e-4152-8a8c-3c9791dd9431 1000000