In March 2009, Academy Music Group became the majority stakeholder in O2 ABC Glasgow.

Situated in Sauchiehall Street, the O2 ABC occupies the distinctive Art Deco building and is spread over four floors, incorporating two live music venues – O2 ABC (1,362 capacity) and O2 ABC2 (350 capacity).

Originally built in 1875, it became one of the first buildings in Glasgow to be fitted with electricity in 1888 making it the ideal site for city’s first public film showing in May 1896. It later converted to the Hippodrome and became the home for Hengler’s Circus from 1904-1927, with films being shown out of season. The building was largely rebuilt around this time to become Waldorf Palais Dance Hall until November 1929 when it was re-named The Regal, ABC’s flagship cinema in Glasgow.

Designed by CJ McNair, the huge auditorium sat 2,359 in stalls and balcony, decorated in autumnal colours, with three arches bays on the splay walls, each with painted landscape scenes. The cinemas changed owners and names numerous times, to Cannon, MGM, and of course the ABC, which eventually closed its doors in 1999.

O2 ABC Glasgow is spread over four floors incorporating two live music and club spaces and four bars. The venue launched as a concert venue in June 2005, with live music from Roddy Frame and the Trashcan Sinatras, following an extensive £2m conversion. 

CAPACITY

1,300

SECURITY

Showsec International Ltd - booked by the venue

CREW

Scotia Event Services - booked direct

BARRIER

In house MOJO barrier

STAGE DIMENSIONS

12m x 7m

Clearance: 7.3m

RISERS

1 x 8 x 8 riser with 1ft or 2ft legs

POWER

3 Phase 125 Amp Powerlok (stage right)
3 Phase 125 Amp CeeForm (stage right)
3 Phase 32 Amp CeeForm (stage right) 
6 x 16 Amp CeeForm (sockets for backline)
12 x 13 Amp sockets for backline
 

LOAD IN

 Through front door on Sauchiehall Street and a 3m flat push to elevator (1.9m x 1.5m), max weight is 750kg

From elevator to stage, ramp down then ramp up to stage right rear

Larger items may be loaded in through Scott Street fire escape however there is a 3.5 tonne weight restriction and a steep incline, so please liaise with venue management prior to arrival

 

PARKING

Unfortunately there is no dispensation for any parking

The venue will not accept responsibility for any parking fines

DRESSING ROOMS

3 x dressing rooms (1 with en-suite shower/WC)

Promoter/TM office next to main dressing room

All have broadband connection
 

CATERING

Unfortunately we are unable to offer in-house catering, but a wide variety of restaurants are in the surrounding area.

TOWELS

Towel hire available - please arrange in advance

DRESSING ROOMS

3 x dressing rooms (1 with en-suite shower/WC)
Promoter/TM office next to main dressing room
All have broadband connection

PRODUCTION OFFICE

1 x large room with telephone and Wireless Internet

PA SPECIFICATION

Speaker System, Logic Systems Ethos Line array
18 x Logic VA Line Array Loudspeaker
2 x Logic FF Flying Frame
6 x Logic B2 Loudspeakers
6 x Logic SB2 Loudspeakers

FOH:
Avid SC48 with FW card and insert card
1 x XTA GQ600 Graphic EQ
1 x Tascam CD160 CD Player

FOH AMPLIFICATION:
6 x LabGruppen FP3400 (VA)
3 x LabGruppen FP3400 (B2)
2 x LabGruppen FP6400 (SB2)
1 x BSS FDS-366T
1 x XTA C2

 

MONITOR SYSTEM

1 x Midas Sienna 480, 48 Ch
5 x XTA GQ600 Graphic EQ
1 x T.C. Electronics M-one                 
2 x Drawmer DS201XLR Dual Gate
3 x Drawmer DL241XLR Dual Compressor
1 x XTA C2 Dual Compressor
9 x Crown MA24 Amps
10 x Logic Systems CM20 Active Wedges
2 x Logic systems Side Fills
2 x Side Fill Rack Amps
1 x BSS Omni Drive System Processor

 

MICROPHONES, DIS, STANDS

10 x BSS AR133 Active DI
4 x Shure Beta58A
14 x Shure SM58
2 x Shure Beta57A
12 x Shure SM57
2 x Shure Beta52A
1 x Shure Beta91
7 x Sennhieser e604
2 x Sennehiser e906
3 x SE 300
2 x Sennheiser e614

28 x K+M ST210/9 tall boom stand
12 x K+M ST259 short boom stand
2 x Round base straight stand
 

LIGHTING

Avolites Pearl 2004
Paradim Tour 36 Way Dimmer Rack
Rear Truss 12 Mt with Backdrop Bar
6 x Mac 500
18 x Pixel Par 90
16 x ACL (x 2 string)
2x 4 Cell Blinders
2 x Atomic 3K Strobes
Front Truss 12m
2 x 4 Cell Blinders

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

4 x Mac 500
4 x 4 Cell Blinders
6 x Par 64 Floor Cans
1 x Unique Hazer
2 x Jem ZR33 Smoke
 

DANCE FLOOR RIG

12m x 12m Box Truss
4 x Pixel Par 90
6 x Source 4 36º 
2m diameter Mirror Ball
8 x Mac 500

LEFT SIDE OF HALL:
3 x Mac 500
8 x Robe 250 Wash

RIGHT SIDE OF HALL:
3 x Mac 500
8 x Robe 250 wash
8 x Robe 250 wash

DJ EQUIPMENT

2 x Pioneer CDJ 1000 Mk II
2 x Pioneer CDJ 1000 Mk III
2 x Technics 1210
1 x Allen & Heath Xone 62 Mixer
1 x Pioneer DJM 600 Mixer
2 x Ortofon Concord Carts
1 x Tannoy 800W Powered Monitor
 

CURFEWS

Curfews apply for weekend club nights, please contact the General Manager for further details