elf Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 It feels like being in a tent at a festival - i really liked it although the student audience did **** me off coz they are so bloomin unenthusiastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentStatic Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I saw Idlewild there and it was good. Wouldn't go there for a clubnight though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicgem Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I agree about the school hall feeling to it, I dont like the place but I do go to see bands play, dont have much choice to see them live otherwise?! If theres someone you want to see then go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbell Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 not quite! I've always had a good time there - good toilets and plenty of room are definite pluses. And the beer is quite cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I've seen very few bands pull it off in the Octagon due to it's barn like shape & atmosphere - and that includes The Pixies and Niravna who were both decidely average many moons ago. If I remember correctly - it was originally desgned for a 2200 capacity - but for a variety of reasons has a 1500 capacity - so there is always lots of space round the edges - but as the City Hall is shutting donw for a refit - looks like there will be even more gigs at the Octagon this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddi Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 i went to see oasis there ten years ago this december and it was the most amazing thing ever, yes its cramped and a little bit like a school hall but its great if you want to get up close and personnal to some fab bands, i think it all depends on who is on stage. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Turpin Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 I saw the Quireboys there some years ago and it was great. Terrorvision aswell. Nice close atmosphere i thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niko007 Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 seen many a band at the octagon and have always thought that it was a great place from rock to dance best bands have been for me leftfield orbital and underworld club nights up there are ok but it has to be busy FROUK On a friday used to be excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSparkle Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 I've seen a number of great bands at the Octagon over the years, including the Manics, Suede and Blur, so I do have fond, happy memories of the place. But it's not the best venue for a gig, not a patch on the Leadmill. It's just too cavernous and lacking in atmosphere - like somebody said, it feels like a school gym. Then again though, for some reason, there does seem to be a feeling of close connection to the band - I can't quite explain that? As a member of the audience, I found bands seemed somehow to be physically closer and more 'real' at the Octagon than elsewhere??? And my sister did manage to get down to the front and have a quick chat with James Dean Bradfield at one Manics gig, so it can't be bad really! StarSparkle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakey_B Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Been three times to octagon and ****ing loved all gigs , B R MC supergrass and the music. Fair play its quite big i would prefere it if it had a lower ceiling. leadmill is ace for gigs , up there with the best id say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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