Bilge Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 What do you think of the range of concert venues we have in Sheff these days and the bands that play here? What improvements would you like to see? In general it seems to be pretty good for small-to-medium size gigs and there's the Arena for massive acts (but personally I'd always avoid it unless it's the only way of seeing someone). But we could do with a proper big stand-up rock venue (ideally with a sloping floor) for the stuff in between - like Mcr Apollo or Brixton Academy. A big ex-cinema/theatre is what you need for this - maybe the refurbished Abbeydale will have gigs on. The restored City Hall will be lovely I'm sure, but seats are never right for proper rock gigs. The Octagon is OK but it's the wrong shape and a bit too small. Maybe we need a big multi-purpose conference centre thing in the centre that could also put bands on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantomas Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 As I understood it, the refurbed city hall's seating will be removable so stand-up gigs can be held there. Does anyone know if this is definitely the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuteWitness Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 it was before though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilge Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 I vaguely remember standing at a gig at city hall mid-80s but thought maybe it was just the front bit near the stage. Could be wrong though - memory's fading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 anyone been to Glasgow carling academy? Thats the kind of venue i'd love to see in sheff- an old theatre with a grand circle and stuff. Went to see interpol there and it suited them perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakey_B Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Seats were taken out at the front but not very much stand room to be fair. I managed to sneek into the standing for rich ashcroft and OCS (yay!) Wolves civic hall is a great venue id love city hall to be like that .And the brum carling place is ****ing huge and very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddycoffee Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I saw loads of my favourite rock and heavy rock heroes at the City Hall. It is definitely the best venue in sheffield. Been to the Arena, [been to lots of arenas] not going to any arena ever again, you get a better view on tv. Arenas are just a rip off. Lower refectory or whatever it's called now is ok, Octagon is ok, and especially good for boozing, and used to see lots of great gigs in the NMB. Leadmill has been good although bar and toilets there are poor. And I have been to gigs with terrible sound there, in last 10 years. City Hall, I want you back....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcrash Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Did anybody ever go to the lyceum for the rock gigs they did there. The Grapes is my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemma86 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I'm more into pop, so it probably doesn't matter much about how that sounds in these places, but I like the City Hall because it's small and personal and no matter where you're sat you'd havea great view. The arena is like a second home when it comes to boybands touring for me! Luckily for the past three years I've never been any further back than 5th row and if I can't get as close as that I won't bother going. Being that close is good, but sound wise it's rubbish. You can't hear the music because the speakers are pointed over and out, not in your direction. I vaguely remember Take That concerts from when I was younger and we were always about half way across the arena for those, on the side, and it was rubbish because you couldn't see the group properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddycoffee Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Originally posted by gemma86 I'm more into pop, so it probably doesn't matter much about how that sounds in these places, but I like the City Hall because it's small and personal and no matter where you're sat you'd havea great view. Well said Gemma It's the same for any music, The City Hall is a wonderful venue. I have actually played there in my orchestra days, also the Albert hall in london, [not old enough to remember the sheffield albert hall] and the experience is similar. Wonderful fully fledged propper concert hall / theatre with great views from all sides, intimacy, good acoustics and pleasent and atmospheric venue. I am not slagging pop. Good luck to you girl, Enjoy your concerts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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