I first visited this venue around 6 years ago as it was the only place that my friends and I were able to get last minute tickets to for New Years Eve! I visited again last week for the first time since. I went to a Scouting for Girls performance and did not quite know what to expect as it has been a while since I have attended a gig in a club or anywhere outside of an arena or hall. I took my nine year old as we are both fans of the band, I was slightly apprehensive about taking her but called the venue before getting the tickets and they assured me that a lot of youngsters go and are more than welcome as long as they are accompanied with an adult (all under 14's ...  Read the complete review

I have been to quite a lot of venues now to see concerts but the last one I came across was the Birmingham Carling Academy. I have been to many Carling Academy’s before and usually don’t mind them but don’t find them to be that great. I had never been to Birmingham before either so I was hoping that the venue would be easy enough to find. I had directions so following it I easily found my way to Dale End and there it was the Carling Academy. To park here there is a big NCP car park called Londonderry House. The prices are not that cheap though but there is nowhere to leave cars on the street. 6 hours goes up to £7.40 so that gives an idea of the costs. The car ...  Read the complete review