O2 Academy Islington is situated in the heart of fashionable N1, North London, a 17,000 square foot purpose built venue, with a capacity of 800. O2 Academy Islington fits perfectly alongside flagship South London venue; O2 Academy Brixton (capacity 4,921) and the historic O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (capacity 2,000) in West London.

O2 Academy Islington was formerly The Marquee Club and is situated in the N1 Centre. This purpose-built, digitally enabled live music venue ensures a superb diary all year round from internationally acclaimed artists and new talent.

The venue opened on Friday 19th September 2003 with US rockers Alkaline Trio, and was immediately followed by a staggering and diverse diary including Muse, The Cure and The Zutons.

In May-June 2008, O2 Academy Islington hosted 20 Sparks gigs, a unique concept of performing virtually all of the band’s albums. In November 2004, was the chosen venue for Eminem’s only European date of the year and in 2008, the mighty Def Leppard performed an exclusive show. 

Academy Music Group developed the 250 capacity O2 Academy 2 Islington (London) at the end of 2003, the adjoining smaller space to the main O2 Academy Islington. Specifically designed to function flexibly as a stand alone, production complete gig venue, it also provides a second room for club nights with all facilities in-house.

A key venue on the London gig scene, O2 Academy2 Islington has enjoyed sell-out gigs from the likes of The Script, The Courteeners and Alphabeat, all of whom have gone on to immense recording and live success.

CAPACITY

250

SECURITY

AP Security - booked through venue

CREW

In house - contact Technical Manager to arrange

BARRIER

In house pit barrier

STAGE

4.7m x 3m x 60cm
Banner size 4.7m x 2.4m

CLEARANCE:
2.4m

PARKING

Drop and go

UNDERGROUND PARKING:
Underground NCP parking for 100 cars with 10 disabled access (fees apply)

MERCHANDISE

Space available, charges apply

TOWELS

Towel hire available, please arrange in advance

DRESSING ROOMS

2 available

MIXER

Soundcraft MH3 24ch

SOUNDSYSTEM

2 x EAW JFX590
4 x EAW SBX220
4x Adlib Audio AA1515W Monitors
 

CONTROL & OUTBOARD

 1 x XTA DP224
1 x Klark Teknik DN360
4 x EV EVT2230 30 Band EQ
2x DBX 266XL Stereo Comp
1x Drawmer DL241 Dual Auto Compressor
2x Drawmer DS201 Dual Gate
1x Yamaha SPX1000
1 x TC Electronics M1
 

AMPLIFICATION:

Crest Audio Pro Series

Variety of mics, leads and stands
4 x Behringer Ultra DI

DJ EQUIPMENT

2 x SL1210’s
2 x Pioneer CDJ 800’s
1 x Pioneer DJM 3000 mixer

LIGHTING

2 x 500W par rear of stage
8 x 500W par front of stage
2 x LED can rear of stage
4 x LED can front of stage
 

CONTROL

Avolites Azure 2000
 

CURFEWS

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