Ged303 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I used to go to Academy in Bristol...and it was the dogs nuts!! big acts and top lights and visuals, with low bar prices!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakermaker Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 too right, i don't think it will tread on the leadmill or plug because it will be attracting bands that need a bigger venue but aren't arena bands not my thing really, but my girlfriend was after going to see arcade fire & interpol recently, neither of which are stopping at sheffield as there's nowhere suitable it's a shame with the size of the city, and the music scene at the moment that we can't attract big shows well done academy :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 this is good news for sheffield- am sick of having to go to manchester for gigs. Sheffield has always missed out of the bigger standing venue type bands due to the catalogue of mis-haps with the Octagon. The story goes that it was originally designed for 2000+ capacity - but the Union ran out of cash - got bailed out by the Univ who took it over - and somewhere down the line not enough toilets were built (so 1500 capacity) and the roof was too low to take "flying" lighting rigs. So it was never used to its full potential. I understand now that the Uni uses it for lectures mid week - so theres are even less gigs there than there used to be. It'll be interesting to see what sort of acts do come by Sheffield - it was always recieved wisdom that many mid sized/bigger tours didnt do Nottingham + Leeds + Manchester + Sheffield due to the overlap in crowd - though I was always abit dubious of that - if you're into a band enough to travel - you'll probably go & see them more than once on a tour anyway. As everyone says - I think it'll be the 600 venue that'll really cause the problems for the other venues in Sheffield - especially given the close relationship of the promotions companies with the Academy group. BTW I'd be very surprised if it had low bar prices... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilge Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I didn't realise it would be so big. 2300 is roughly the same capacity as the City Hall - but with no seats. So that's great news, we've needed a proper dedicated rock venue of that size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 If it stops me having to go to Manchester that'd be a bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipine Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Mr Northcote, who plans to open Sheffield with three major local bands playing on three consecutive Fridays, added: "Sheffield, Leeds and Brighton are major locations for live music and all will have secondary rooms to continue AMG's strategy for allowing new and emerging acts to play in quality venues." I wonder who the 3 local bands will be.... Arctic Monkeys surely... Reverend and the Makers maybe... Jarvis?... Pulp reformed for a special one off gig?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I have already put this in entertainment, but I wanted more people to see it. MOD: Please don't post the same threads in multiple forums. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pincushing Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I think its great news, there are many acts Sheffield misses out on.....I know because Ive had to travel to Manchester on many occasions too! I think the 600 capacity room may provide competition....but I think the other venues are so well established that some bands may want to play there. I mean its prob closest to the leadmill in size, but the leadmill is so well known that I reckon people will want to play there by choice. And I think its brill that the roxy building will be put to some use! And saw KT Tunstall recently and she was amazing.....definately worth going to see! PS why cant you post mutiple threads? just wondered, not getting at anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenfleece Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Can only be good news for us, we are just 2 minutes walk away so will be doing lots of pre-gig events in the future I imagine for any major rock bands........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Holmes Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Will the D&R bar be re-opening now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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