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

1362

STAGE

12m x 7m

CLEARANCE:
7.3m

DRESSING ROOMS

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

CREW SHOWERS:  2

PARKING

Unfortunately there is no dispensation for any parking. The venue will not accept responsibility for any parking fines. We can supply land line power at any time the venue is staffed.

CATERING

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

FOH SYSTEM

1 x Midas Verona 560 , 48 x Mono Channels, 8 x Stereo Channels
1 x XTA GQ600 Graphic EQ
1 x Yamaha SPX2000 Multi Effects Processor
1 x T.C. Electronics M2000 Multi Effects Processor 
1 x T.C. Electronics M-One Multi Effects Processor
1 x T.C. Electronics D Two Delay Unit
1 x Tascam CD160 CD Player
4 x Drawmer DS201XLR Dual Gate
3 x Drawmer DL241XLR Dual Compressor
2 x XTA C2 Dual Compressor
1 x EMO E612 Mains Distribution Panel
1 x 24U Flight Case FOH Rack
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
4 x Logic SB2 Loudspeakers

FOH AMPLIFICATION:
6 x LabGruppen FP3400 Amplifier(VA)
3 x LabGruppen FP3400 Amplifier(B2)
2 x LabGruppen FP6400 Amplifier(SB2)
1 x BSS FDS-366T Loudspeaker Processor
1 x XTA C2 Compressor/Limiter

POWER

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

BUS PARKING

Unfortunately there is no dispensation for any parking. The venue will not accept responsibility for any parking fines. We can supply land line power at any time the venue is staffed.

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.

MONITOR SYSTEM

1 x Midas Siena 480, 48 x Mono Channels
5 x XTA GQ600 Graphic EQ
1 x Drawmer DS241XLR 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
6 x Shure Beta58A
10 x Shure SM58
4 x Shure Beta57A
8 x Shure SM57
1 x Shure Beta52A
1 x Shure Beta91
4 x Sennhieser e604
4 x AKG SE 300
28 x K+M ST210/9 tall boom stand –black
12 x K+M ST259 short boom stand –black
2 x Round base straight stand - black

LIGHTING

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

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

4 x Mac 500
4 x 4 Cell Blinders
6 x Par 64 Floor Cans
1 x real FX Hazer
1 x Jen ZR33 Smoke

DANCE FLOOR RIG

12m x 12m Box Truss
2m Diameter Mirror Ball
10 x Mac 500
LEFT SIDE OF HALL:
4 x Mac 500
8 x Robe 250 Wash

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

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

DJ EQUIPMENT

2 x Panasonic CDJ 1000 Mk II
2 x Panasonic CDJ 1000 Mk III
2 x Technics 1210 mk5 Turntables
1 x Allen & Heath Xone 62 Mixer
1 x Panasonic DJM 600 Mixer
1 x Vestax VMC 004 Mixer
2 x Ortofon Concord Carts
1 x Tannoy 800W Powered Monitor