Shepherds Bush Empire

Yesterday I travelled to London to see one of my favourite bands, Fightstar, in the o2 Shepherds Bush Empire. LOCATION I didn't see an awful lot of Shepherds Bush during my visit, although I can say that it is in a very convenient place. It is a very short walk away from Shepherds Bush rail station, along with the Buses. There are quite a few cheap-ish hotels in the area too, including the Grantly Hotel I stayed in which is pretty much 100 metres away from the Empire. INSIDE The Shepherds Bush Empire is quite spacious inside, with standing stalls, and two seated levels. I was in the standing area, which is convenient for the ...  Read the complete review

Shepherds Bush Empire is a live music venue in West London that plays host to many internationally renowned acts. It has live music of a high quality most nights of the week. Ticket prices can range depending on who you see but usually are between £12 - £20 depending on position. The venue has seating in the upper circles and standing room on the floor by the stage. I think that the Shepherds Bush Empire is amongst the best music venues in London. The layout allows for very intimate gigs if you are standing on the floor. Arrive early and you can be standing at the feet of a hero. The seating in the circle allows for a more civilised experience and the view ...  Read the complete review

I travelled down from Scotland for the HIM gig on 25/09/05 in this venue and as a wheelchair user I wasn't really expecting much as most of the venues I had been to up until then the wheelchair spaces were at the back with poor view due to us being classed as "fire hazards". When i got there however I was amazed. The staff couldn't be more helpful and when they led us to where the wheelchairs went my jaw just about hut the floor. I was the closest I had ever been to the stage (we estimated it at about 40 feet away). The disabled toilet was just metres behind where the wheelchair area is which is great. Even better however was that if ...  Read the complete review

I have only ever been to Shepherds Bush Empire once when I saw the band 'Porcupine Tree' in May 2001. The venue I noticed had a warm looking reception hall as you first come into the building. Here you can buy tickets if you do not already have them. As you walk up the stairs into the main concert hall, there is a pathway to the seated area above. I was standing on this occasion as I usually do at concerts and there is a large area in which people can stand and watch the band. There is lots of space and there is air conditioning inside the building so I was comfortable throughout the gig. To the left and right of the standing area there are bars which sell ...  Read the complete review