Record Store Day

Posted: Tuesday 18 April 2023

The 16 th edition of Record Store Day is this weekend, the one day of the year where over 250 independent record stores come together to celebrate their unique culture. This includes the people...

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PRIZE PROMOTION NOTICE

Posted: Friday 18 November 2022

1. This Prize Promotion Notice sets out the details of the “Win Gig Tickets for a Year” (the "Prize Promotion" ) being run by Academy Music Group Limited (“Our”, "Us" and "We")*.

2. The...

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Live Review: Download Festival 2019

Posted: Wednesday 19 June 2019
Although this year’s Download Festival will likely be remembered for the knee-high mud and torrential rain, the weekend also delivered some of the best bands from across the rock and metal scene to...
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In Session With: Johnny Borrell of Razorlight

Posted: Friday 7 December 2018
Indie rock band, Razorlight, are back on tour this December for a string of intimate live shows, so to get you in the mood here's lead singer, Johnny Borrell, performing a couple of stripped back...
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An Interview With: [spunge]

Posted: Wednesday 5 December 2018
It's been five years since Tewkesbury ska-punk outfit, [spunge] last played O2 Academy Islington, so ahead of their tour this December, we caught up with them to talk about new music, having their...
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New Music Blog: Lewis Capaldi

Posted: Monday 30 October 2017

With so many huge acts in and out of our doors, it’s easy to forget those that are out there, tirelessly working their way up to the top who deserve your attention. This month,...

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O2 Academy at Reading & Leeds 2017

Posted: Tuesday 29 August 2017

Reading & Leeds 2017 is over. Sigh. But do not fear, as it was merely a precursor of what to expect from your local O2 Academy later this year! Come and join us as we look...

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The Pogues Your Shot: Islington Heats

Posted: Thursday 2 February 2017

Finding Kate There are a great many things that attribute to Finding Kate’s powerful sound, but the focus mostly remains on Kate Pavli’s vocal power. Given her childhood background in musical...

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The Pogues Your Shot: Newcastle Heats

Posted: Thursday 2 February 2017

Edenthorn Edenthorn is an alt-rock band infused with grunge and influenced by the likes of Nirvana and Pearl Jam. That’s not all there is to them, however. They also take inspiration from bands...

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The Pogues Your Shot: Leicester Heats

Posted: Wednesday 1 February 2017

Jitterz This punky rock ‘n roll duo describes themselves as the ‘uncoolest band you’ll ever meet’. That may just be up for debate, as their live sets are energetic and sure to pack a punch. Not...

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The Pogues Your Shot: Birmingham Heats

Posted: Wednesday 1 February 2017

Speaking In Shadows Midlands five-piece, Speaking In Shadows, proudly opted for “music and a haggard old van over mundanity and a Lamborghini.” It’s that amount of commitment to what they do,...

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