I think this is a great venue for watching live bands. I have seen quite a few bands play here from Deacon Blue, to The Beautiful South and recently our yearly pilgrimage to see Carter USM. Getting there isn't too bad, once you leave the tube station turn right and walk up the road after a five minute walk you will see the domed roof of the academy. If you are buying tickets it is probably worth checking the direct web site as the "add-ons" like the booking fee are sometimes cheaper than ticketmaster. As usual you will probably meet up with the bouncers in the foyer I have only ever found them friendly but I notice a previous reviewer ...  Read the complete review

Most of the points have been covered already such as guidelines for buying tickets and whereabouts this is situated. But I just wanted to add my piece!! I went to see the Hives there a few months ago, and although I regularly attend gigs all over London this was my first time at Brixton Academy. Firstly, the door staff were quite rude(when going in), of course they had a job to do but they were just frankly rude to us. When we were in there it was nice at the start, the atmosphere was chilled out and the support acts played and I got a chance to meet some really cool people. My friends wandered off and came and went as we pleased for the first hour or so. Toilets are ...  Read the complete review

...Introduction... I have reviewed Hammersmith Apollo and Birmingham Symphony Hall and after my first concert at Brixton Academy I have decided to do a review of the venue. Brixton Academy was built in 1929 and was originally called The Astoria. It was originally a cinema and threatre and then changed to a music venue. The Brixton Academy name has only been used since 1983 and became a Carling Academy in 2004. There are also Academy venues in Bristol, Birminham and Manchester. During the 1980's it allowed some of the biggest names in music including the likes of Eric Clapton, Dire Straits and The Police to rehearse ...  Read the complete review

Brixton Academy is one of the most popular venues in the whole of London. It has held the likes of Kasabian, The Killers, Primal Scream, The Raconteurs and so man other great, massive bands. The venue itself has a capacity of 4,921 with 3,760 standing in the stalls area and 1,161 in the seated circle are upstairs. Overall there are 8 bars, four of which are in the stalls are round the sides. All under 14's must be accompanies by an adult and should purchase tickets in the circle, seating area. I went to the maximo park gig there on friday 6th October. It was my second time at the venue. As you probably know Brixton does not have a very good reputation and ...  Read the complete review

Brixton Academy is one venue I wil not be returning too, the security is inadequate and the safety of people attending was far from satisfactory. There was only 4 security men at the front barrier and they were unable to cope with all the fighting and surfing and people were getting crushed and hurt. I walked out 20 minutes into the concert as I was hurt and the security done nothing about it ! I have many wonderful memories of concerts I have attended at other venues, but this concert at Brixton academy is definetly one I would rather forget. This was my first time at this particular venue and will definetly be my last time. This venue is in no way near as good as many .  Read the complete review