A music venue for short people (Brixton Academy)

Member Name: dove3066

Product:	Brixton Academy
Date:	10/02/09 (239 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good transport links, lots of good bands, easy to see

Disadvantages: Floor can get very sticky

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 found them rude.

I have only ever stood downstairs so I'm not sure what its like in the seated area upstairs. I really like this venue because the floor slopes down to the stage - I think it was on old cinema and so has retained the raking.

When you aren't very tall (like me) this is great because it meand that I still have the opportunity to see the band reasonable well without having to just listen and just jump up every so often.

Do expect that the odd glass of beer will be thrown and be prepared for the amazingly sticky floor by teh end of the evening - it will feel as though you having chewing gum on the bottom. The toilets are well placed at the sides of the stage (Ladies on the right as you look at the stage) and there are quite a few and they always seem well stocked with toilet paper.

The sound quality is generally OK but as bands tend to bring their own equipment it really depends largely on the band.

As I say one of my favourite venues, easy to get to, easy to see, and teh sound quality is usually good.

Summary: A great venue for vertically challengesd people, well located