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Blondie: Parallel Lines 30th Anniversary Tour - Sunday 6th July 2008 - Tickets on Sale Now!!

RESCHEDULED SHOWS

Academy in the UK - Vive Le Punk Tour
Original Date: Sat 31 May
CANCELLED
This show has been cancelled. For refunds please return the full booking to the original point of purchase.

UPCOMING SHOWS

NB: Line up and stage times are subject to change

Fri 09 May
CLOCKS
This show will have a 9.45pm curfew.
Doors 6.30pm, Curfew 9.45pm.
plus THE HOSTS.
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Tue 13 May
THE CHARLATANS
Doors 7pm, Curfew 11pm.
plus SPECIAL GUESTS.
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Thu 15 May
THE SMITHS INDEED
Doors 7pm, Curfew 11pm.
plus JON BYRNE.
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Sun 18 May
THE BLUETONES
Doors 7pm, Curfew 11pm.
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Mon 19 May
HADOUKEN!
Doors 7pm, Curfew 11pm.
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Tue 20 May
SKINDRED
Doors 7pm, Curfew 11pm.
plus very SPECIAL GUESTS.
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Wed 21 May
PUBLIC ENEMY
Doors 7pm, Curfew 11pm.
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Fri 23 May
TERROVISON - '4 DAYS IN MAY'
Doors 6.30pm, Curfew 9.45pm.
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Sat 24 May
DOT TO DOT FESTIVAL 2008
Official Website
VENUES - Carling Academy Bristol, Thekla, Fleece, Trinity, Louisiana & Fiddlers. Transport between venues will be provided - details to follow.
Doors 1pm, Curfew 11pm.
Day Tickets - £20.00 Advance - Over 18s Only
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Sun 25 May
DOT TO DOT FESTIVAL 2008
Official Website
See Listings for Saturday 24th May 2008. Transport between Venues will be provided. Details to follow.
Doors 3pm, Curfew 11pm.
Day Tickets - £20.00 Advance - Over 18s Only
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Mon 26 May
DE LA SOUL
Doors 7pm, Curfew 11pm.
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Tue 27 May
DEAD KENNEDYS
Doors 7pm, Curfew 11pm.
plus SPECIAL GUESTS.
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Wed 28 May
THE PIGEON DETECTIVES
Doors 7pm, Curfew 11pm.
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Thu 29 May
GUILLEMOTS
Doors 7pm, Curfew 11pm.
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Fri 30 May
02 WIRELESS WEEKENDER - REVEREND AND THE MAKERS
This show will have a 9.45pm curfew.
Doors 6.30pm, Curfew 9.45pm.
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VENUE INFO

Carling Academy Bristol
Frogmore Street
Bristol
BS1 5NA

CUSTOMER INFORMATION LINE
0905 020 3999 (25p min)

Ticket Sales
0844 477 2000 (24 hours)

Venue Box Office
Open from 12pm - 4pm Monday to Saturday. No booking fees charged for cash transactions.

Braille Information Sheets are now available from the venue box office.

NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
As a consequence of the ongoing terrorist threat to the UK mainland the Academy Music Group is requesting that all customers where possible do not bring bags etc to the venue. If you must bring such items we will insist that they are searched and subsequently deposited in our cloakroom. Furthermore in order to avoid any disruption to your evenings entertainment could all customers please ensure that they do not leave any items unattended. We are sure your appreciate the reasoning behind this policy and we look forward and appreciate your cooperation.

Carling Academy Bristol does not authorise illegal fly posting. If you see any posters, unlawfully displaying events at the venue, please call 020 7288 400. Join our email mailing list as a fast and environmentally friendly way to find out about the many fantastic events coming up.

FRIDAYS

FEATURED SHOWS

Clocks
FRIDAY 9TH MAY - CANCELLED - REFUNDS AVAILABLE FROM POINT OF PURCHASE

Following support slots with One Night Only and Scouting For Girls, Clocks get ready to unleash their debut album on the world and head out on their own headline tour this May.

The Charlatans
TUESDAY 13TH MAY

Since 1989, The Charlatans have enjoyed massive chart success, establishing themselves as a major force in the British music scene. The band are touring in support of their 10th studio album, 'You Cross My Path'.

The Smiths Indeed
THURSDAY 15TH MAY

The Smiths Is Dead, Long Live The Smiths Indeed who are devoted to recreating the atmosphere, the excitement, the music and the movements of a band that meant so much to so many! Since their formation in Liverpool in 2005, these charming musicians and Smiths devotees have been pleasing Smiths fans old and new worldwide with their faithful contribution to their legacy. Bring your flowers!

The Bluetones
SUNDAY 18TH MAY

Brit-Pop survivors The Bluetones return to treat their loyal army of fans with a UK tour. Never short of material from their extensive back catalogue, the four piece will be playing old favourites that include ‘Slight Return’ and ‘Solomon Bites The Worm’.

Hadouken!
MONDAY 19TH MAY

A collision of grimey beats and a razor-sharp lyrical dissection of nightlife - make sure you're on the frontline with planet Hadouken!

Public Enemy
WEDNESDAY 21ST MAY

Public Enemy come to the UK to perform one of the greatest and most influential recordings of all time, 'It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back'. This incredibly special show includes support from Maxfield and Ezra Bang & Hot Machine

Terrorvision
FRIDAY 23RD MAY

Hailed as one of the most influential Brit-Rock bands of the past decade by the likes of Kaiser Chiefs, Terrorvision return with their first set of dates since their 2005 tour. Hold on to your everything because the boys are back in town!

Dot To Dot Festival 2008
SATURDAY 24TH & SUNDAY 25TH MAY

To kick off the festival season, Bristol hosts Dot To Dot with the Academy housing a stellar line up including Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. on Saturday, with Dirty Pretty Things, Saul Williams and The Holloways closing the event on Sunday.

De La Soul
MONDAY 26TH MAY

Legendary rap group De La Soul come to the UK to present a show packed with quirky rhymes and head nodding beats.

The Pigeon Detectives
WEDNESDAY 28TH MAY

One of the biggest bands to come out of 2007, The Pigeon Detectives have already sold out dates for 2008 and announce a full UK tour with a stop off in Bristol.

Robots In Disguise + Huski
THURSDAY 29TH MAY

The hedonistic indie-dance queens are back on the road with new dance floor killers and electro madness.

Reverend And The Makers
FRIDAY 30TH MAY

Reverend And The Makers' debut album, 'The State of Things', stormed the charts with Jon McClure and co. receiving outstanding live reviews. Now they perform in Bristol as part of a series of 02 Wireless Weekender shows taking place around the country.

The Holloways
SATURDAY 31ST MAY

In the build up to the 02 Wireless Festival 2008, cheeky Londoners The Holloways come to Bristol to warm us up for the summer ahead.

3 Doors Down
TUESDAY 3RD JUNE

Rock icons 3 Doors Down are back with their self-titled fourth studio album and hop across the pond for some live shows this summer.

Robyn
THURSDAY 12TH JUNE

Swedish pint-sized pop star, Robyn brings a different type of pop music to the table. The singer, who recently scored a Number One 'With Every Heartbeat', will head out on a UK tour this summer.

Morcheeba
THURSDAY 17TH JUNE

Influenced by a beautiful mix of trip hop, rock and pop, Morcheeba return as brothers Paul and Ross Godfrey introduce a new cast of guest vocalists to their sound.

The Days + Last Orderz
MONDAY 23RD JUNE

Hailing from Devon, The Days hit the road in support of their debut EP 'Evil Girls'.

My Morning Jacket
THURSDAY 26TH JUNE

The Southern rockers bring some heavy-reverb and psychedelic sounds to Bristol this June.

You Me At Six
SATURDAY 29TH JUNE

Like a storm about to hit - we've heard the thunder from this Weybridge quintet but the lightening is on its away! Nominated as Best British Newcomer at the Kerrang! Awards before they'd even had a release, You Me At Six are ones to watch.

The Bangles
MONDAY 30TH JUNE

Having largely contributed to the soundtrack of growing up in the 80s, The Bangles return for a handful of exclusive shows. Expect their greatest hits 'Manic Monday', 'Walk Like An Egyptian' and 'Eternal Flame' amongst many others.

Blondie: Parallel Lines 30th Anniversary Tour
SUNDAY 6TH JULY

Icons of the 70s Disco era and valued members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Blondie created genre-defying music and have influenced a host of today's finest musicians. They head out on tour to celebrate the album that bought us some of the greatest songs in their back catalogue including, 'Hanging On The Telephone' and 'Heart Of Glass'.

Yngwie Malmsteen
TUESDAY 8TH JULY

One of rock's premier virtuoso guitarists, his classical work for orchestra and solo electric guitar has earned him legendary status.

One Nation Vs Shogun Audio
SATURDAY 12TH JULY - OVER 18S ONLY

The biggest players in the drum n bass world come together for one massive night in Bristol. Featuring Friction, LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad, Mampi Swift, Skibadee, Noisia, Eksman, Commix, Dynamite, SP:MC, Chase & Status, Shabba D, Spectrasoul, Evil B, Alex Perez and more TBA.

Ben Folds
SUNDAY 13TH JULY

The piano wizard and lyrical master graces UK shores with a handful of live dates this summer.

Good To Go Tour Ft. We Are The Ocean + Caterbury + All Forgotten
TUESDAY 15TH JULY

Essex whippersnappers We Are The Ocean mix ear pleasing hardcore with epic, soaring vocals. They headline the Good To Go Tour with support from Canterbury and All Forgotten.

Kora
THURSDAY 24TH JULY

Having been described as one of the most explosive new talents to emerge from New Zealand, Kora bring a unique sound that fuses roots, soul, techno, funk and metal. After creating havoc down under, they come to Bristol as part of a long awaited UK tour alongside The Tivoli and Red.

Meshuggah
FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER

Acknowledged for their use of extended polymetric passages, interesting drum patterns and complex guitar riffs, Meshuggah bring an experimental and exciting element to metal music.

Seasick Steve
SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER

After packing out venues on his last UK tour, American bluesman Seasick Steve returns for even more outstanding shows.

British Sea Power
MONDAY 6TH OCTOBER

'Do You Like Rock Music?' asked British Sea Power with their third album release back in January, and everyone who listened answered back with a resounding 'Yes!'. Don't miss them live later this year.

Foals
MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER

Foals are fast becoming one of the biggest new British bands, and the Oxford boys will show you why in their explosive live performance. Their debut album 'Antidotes' was out earlier this year

The Stranglers
WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER

Nearing their thirtieth year, the punk and new wave pioneers are still going strong. With a host of dates over the summer The Stranglers perform their greatest hits.

New Found Glory
THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER

One of the first bands to fuse emo and punk-pop, add a tinge of hardcore, and bring it to the mainstream, New Found Glory are setting the pace for 2008 with two upcoming album releases and a UK tour.

From The Jam
THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBER

Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler perform all of The Jam's greatest hits from their studio albums including 'That's Entertainment', 'Going Underground', 'A Town Called Malice', plus other Jam originals written by Foxton including 'Smithers Jones' and 'News of the World'.

SATURDAYS

One Nation vs Shogun Audio
Sat 12 Jul: 9pm - 4am (Last Entry 1am).
Artists to include:- Friction, LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad, Mampi Swift, Skibadee, Noisia, Eksman, Commix, Dynamite, SP:MC, Chase & Status, Shabba D, Spectrasoul, Evil B, Alex Perez and many more. OVER 18s ONLY - ID REQUIRED.