Best UK Venue You've Attended (Live music)

Belmit · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:42

Otacon said:
Dont suppose anyone knows the real name? I don't think googling 'crappy hall reading' will get me far

One of my mates was there; I'll ask him next time I see him, he's bound to know.

-westy- · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:52

Astoria

MK Bowl - last year's greenday gig was fantastic, so much atmosphere.

Spuderoony · 4 Jul 2006 at 21:14

Not sure. But the absolute worst is Leeds Uni Refectory. The last word of its name being the reason why if you're even halfway back the sound is just a jumbled mess.

Big Kev · 4 Jul 2006 at 21:29

I always liked the Hammersmith Odeon, saw a lot of bands there and always had a very good time.

Burbleflop · 4 Jul 2006 at 22:06

I can't decide between The Astoria, or the Forum.

Location wise The Forum sucks - getting a tube back from Kentish Town is a pain at the end of a gig but the place does have a great atmosphere.

Gilly · 4 Jul 2006 at 22:21

City of Manchester Stadium I think. For Oasis. Could've just been the immenseness of the band though.

The best live act was at Roundhay park, but that was all built for the tour.

Burbleflop · 4 Jul 2006 at 22:38

I'd forgotten about the City of Manchester Stadium - I saw U2 there and it was awesome.

Mr.Orb · 4 Jul 2006 at 22:46

Doohickey said:
Koko in Camden for me, small but perfectly formed.

I Agree

Earls Court was good - For the atmosphere

clapton is god · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:34

Burbleflop said:
I can't decide between The Astoria, or the Forum.

Location wise The Forum sucks - getting a tube back from Kentish Town is a pain at the end of a gig but the place does have a great atmosphere.

the forum- was it ever called the kentish town And Country club or am i getting muddled up with another venue ?

TommoUK · 5 Jul 2006 at 00:30

I'd struggle to answer this; as I saw one of my favourite gigs at Manchester Academy, whereas I don't think it's a particularly great venue. Manchester Apollo is generally very good, though I've rarely strayed outside of Manchester for live music. I saw Eric Clapton at the Sheffield Arena - which seemed very similar to the MEN arena, and have been to Liverpool and Nottingham once. Liverpool Academy was one of the worse venues I've been to, whereas Nottingham was quite nice.

Plus I've been to Leedsfest which is awesome but since it's outdoor the accoustics are never going to be that good; and the food/drink is extortionate. Still fun, but I wouldn't class it as a venue in the same vein as places like The Apollo/Arenas.

William · 5 Jul 2006 at 01:09

dmpoole said:
Victoria Hall , Hanley.
Seen most of the greats there from 1971 onwards.

Not meaning to be offensive, punch me if I am, but you remind me of Tom Saxondale.

Gilly · 5 Jul 2006 at 01:17

Actually, the Leeds T&C was ace when I went.
Wish I'd seen the Roses there.

William · 5 Jul 2006 at 01:27

Personally I wish I had been around for Spike Island...

Gilly · 5 Jul 2006 at 01:52

Thats a given for anyone that wasn't there

Doohickey · 5 Jul 2006 at 06:35

clapton is god said:
the forum- was it ever called the kentish town And Country club or am i getting muddled up with another venue ?

Yeah, it used to be called the Town and Country Club ( :confused:

) iirc

Otacon said:
You're the second person to mention somewhere in Reading to me, and funnily enough, he also used the 'crappy hall' description

Would that be the Octagon by any chance? It's the only venue I've heard of in Reading

Edit: Just realised what I just said, and who I quoted, and no, no pun intended whatsoever. I'm being completely serious, lol

Burbleflop · 5 Jul 2006 at 11:42

clapton is god said:
the forum- was it ever called the kentish town And Country club or am i getting muddled up with another venue ?

Yep, you're right.

sinister_stu · 5 Jul 2006 at 12:11

Doohickey said:
Yeah, it used to be called the Town and Country Club ( ) iirc

Would that be the Octagon by any chance? It's the only venue I've heard of in Reading

Edit: Just realised what I just said, and who I quoted, and no, no pun intended whatsoever. I'm being completely serious, lol

Otherwise know as the Hexagon I believe.

I'm yet to see a bad show at the Astoria, the sound isn't perfect but still probably my favourite venue. Oxford Zodiac and the Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth are also pretty good in my opinion.

SidewinderINC · 5 Jul 2006 at 12:24

who did you see in the wedge?

sinister_stu · 5 Jul 2006 at 13:11

SidewinderINC said:
who did you see in the wedge?

More bands than I can remember... most recently, Thursday. Saw Bush there too about 7 years ago, seem to remember that being pretty good.

daz · 5 Jul 2006 at 13:25

Brixton is pretty good because it's a relatively small venue but they get some huge bands there. :cool:

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