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In March 2003, AMG expanded to Scotland with O2 Academy Glasgow, following a multi-million pound development of the former New Bedford Cinema. The venue opened to a rapturous response, following a one-off performance by legendary Scottish band; Deacon Blue.

The New Bedford originally opened in 1921 as a cinema theatre venue and is now a magnificent live music venue, which retains the grandeur of the art deco period including original ceiling features, balcony and boxes, proscenium arch around the stage, paneling on the stairwell; as well as the original façade.

The venue houses a state of the art sound and lighting system and a fully flexible capacity of 2,550 for full building usage to cater for live gigs and cutting edge dance events and club nights. The design emulates the success of AMG’s other venues, allowing O2 Academy Glasgow the option of converting to a short hall format for shows requiring a smaller 1,100 capacity that is production complete or alternatively, a fully seated configuration.

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O2 Academy and O2 ABC Glasgow are available for a variety of private hire options, with wide ranging capacities and flexible formats. Our venues can be used as exhibition spaces and with a wealth of history and original architectural features; both buildings can also be used as a location for filming or photographic purposes.
Alongside their primary use as concert venues, O2 ABC and O2 Academy Glasgow can also be hired for corporate events, awards ceremonies and conferences, and used for lectures or presentations. 
Both venues hold prime locations within the city, close to major transport hubs and are easily accessed by car. 
Our experienced team are available to assist with any questions relating to private.
For more information or to make an enquiry – contact us

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O2 Academy Glasgow
121 Eglinton Street
Glasgow
G5 9NT
Tel: 0141 418 3000
Email: mail@o2academyglasgow.co.uk
Web: academymusicgroup.com/o2academyglasgow