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"A cracking PA" - Venue magazine
"The sound quality is of a high standard, the stage is a decent size, the balconies and different levels are perfect for band watching" - National Union of Students
In November 2001, AMG opened its third "Academy" branded venue in Bristol. Carling Academy Bristol has fast become an essential part of the local nightlife, bringing its unique blend of quality live music and top UK club nights to the West Country.
A key date on the UK's touring circuit the Carling Academy Bristol has seen a host of internationally acclaimed artists take the stage in its exciting history. From Basement Jaxx and The Roots, The Charlatans to DJ Shadow; the venue has proved itself to artists and audiences alike as the place to experience live music in Bristol.
A wide variety of club nights have been successfully introduced, which include weekly events from Bristol's most popular student night ComePlay every Thursday during term time and Ramshackle every Friday. Saturday club residencies vary each month, with regular, specialist events courtesy of leftfield and breakbeat supremos, BlowPop, as well as hard dance nights through to house classics from dance promoters Scream. Drum & Bass nights come from Revolution, One Nation, Liquidiser, Full Cycle and Drive By.
AMG is very proud of the part the venue has already played in enriching the vibrant cultural life of the city, building on the unrivalled success of its sister Academy venues.
In 2005, the venue supported the Tsunami Crisis by hosting an exclusive charity gig by Bristol's legendary musicians Massive Attack and Portishead, alongside Robert Plant and The Coral.
Moving forward, the eclectic diary of events Carling Academy Bristol offers literally hundreds of gig and club nights every year and the management focus strongly on offering audiences the highest quality artists with the best in-house sound, lighting and service in the business.
To facilitate this, an extensive programme of internal developments are continually been undertaken improving sightlines, capacity, toilet facilities, bar access, and production - ensuring that the Academy brand become synonymous with the very best in live music and clubbing with excellent facilities on offer to the customer, artist and client alike.
The Artists: Since the launch live music events include: The Charlatans, Keane, Embrace, Dizzee Rascal, PJ Harvey, Supergrass, Snow Patrol, Faithless, Kosheen, DJ Shadow, Travis, Damien Rice, Kings of Leon, Stereophonics, The Vines, Richard Ashcroft, Badly Drawn Boy, Jurassic 5, Lemon Jelly, Sugababes, Basement Jaxx, Black Eyed Peas and The Darkness.
The Dance Events: To date Carling Academy Bristol has hosted dance and club events with: Freestylers, The Orb, Lee Perry, Mad Professor, Zion Train and Iration Steppas, 'Crisis In Afghanistan' Peace Gig featuring the Gorillaz, Scream, Full Cycle, Hustler, Public Enemy, Drive By with Dilinja and Jeru The Damaja, BlowPop with Gilles Peterson (Radio 1), Westwood, Roni Size, Groove Armada and Ozomatli.
As Carling Academy Bristol and AMG continue to develop its position as the Southwests's premiere live music venue, the dynamic Lighting and Sound specifications will be consistently updated. For more information and detailed technical data, please contact Stage Manager, Paul Glave on 0117 927 9227.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION LINE: 0905 020 3999
TO BOOK TICKETS
ON LINE: www.ticketweb.co.uk
BOX OFFICE: 08444 77 2000
IN PERSON: At the venue's Box Office 12pm - 4pm Monday to Saturday. No booking fees charged here for cash transactions, and tickets for other Academy Music Group venue are also available here.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Carling Academy Bristol has the following age restrictions:
Gigs: Over 14s
Clubs: Over 18s
Please note Strobe Lights might be used on some shows, for further details, please ask at the entrance on your arrival at the venue.
PARKING FACILITIES
Street parking in Bristol City Centre is extremely limited. Trenchard Street Car Park is next to the venue - Evening rate £1.50 (6pm until 12am). Information on other parking is available on www.bristol-city.gov.uk (then search for parking.)
USE OF CAMERAS & RECORDING EQUIPMENT
No professional "type" cameras, video cameras, tape recorders or other recording equipment will be allowed into Carling Academy Bristol.
TICKETS TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Current Licensing laws are strictly enforced
- Ticket holder may be subject to search
- Tickets are non-refundable or transferable
- Ticket holders consent to any filming and sound recordings as members of the audience
- Ticket holders may be subject to continuous sound levels which may cause potential damage to hearing
- Ticket holders may be exposed to strobe lights
- No re-admission policy is strictly enforced
- No bottles, cans, alcohol or food is to be brought into the venue
- No illegal substances may be brought into or taken on the premises. Any one caught in possession of such substances will be ejected form the premises and may be reported to the Police
- Any ticket holder throwing objects (beer, glasses etc) will be removed from the building and no refund given. Furthermore, customer details will be provided to the regulatory authorities should an offence be alleged to have taken place.
Carling Academy Bristol adopts a neighbour friendly policy so please make as little noise as possible on leaving the venue.
VENUE CAPACITIES
Gigs: 1600
Clubs: 1900
TYPE OF TICKETS
The venue is all standing, and operates a free flow system.
BARS
Carling Academy Bristol has four bars in total. Two in the main auditorium, one in the back bar and one upstairs in the Star Bar. The Star Bar is available for hire for after show parties and private functions. The Bars stock a wide range of beers, wines and spirits, and with advance notice we will make every effort to meet specific drink requirements.
Star Bar capacity - 100 to 220 people
CLOAK-ROOM FACILITIES
The venue has a cloakroom facility on the first floor. We accept bags, and charge £1 per item.
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