PRE-SALE THURSDAY 9TH OCTOBER AT 9AM

NOFX
Saturday 2nd May & Sunday 3rd May: Shepherds Bush Empire
Fat Mike, El Hefe, Eric Melvin and Erik Sandin return as NOFX embarks on a U.K tour in the new year.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000
Tickets on general sale Saturday 11th October at 9am

JUST ANNOUNCED

GUN – FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY – TAKING ON THE WORLD
Thursday 18th December: Shepherds Bush Empire
Formed in Glasgow in 1986, GUN enriched the glory days of rock 'n' roll having shared stages with the likes of The Rolling Stones and Iron Maiden. Following a ten year break, the band reform to play their debut 1989 album 'Taking On The World' in its entirety for the very first time.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

IRONIK
Monday 8th December: Carling Academy Islington
Meet 20-year old Ironik, whose underground Internet 'chipmunk' smash 'Stay With Me' has been infecting playlists everywhere. He showcases his unique fusion of hip-hop, grime, R&B and pop at Carling Academy Islington to prove that he is well and truly following in the footsteps of label mate Whiley.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

BUZZCOCKS – ANOTHER BITES TOUR
Friday 30th January: Shepherds Bush Empire
A powerful influence over the Manchester music scene, independent record label movement and the punk and indie rock genres in general, Buzzcocks return for the Another Bites tour to perform seminal albums 'A Music In A Different Kitchen' and 'Love Bites' in their entirety.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

WHOLE LOTTA LED
Friday 6th February: Carling Academy Islington
Whole Lotta Led are a sound-a-like as opposed to a look-a-like tribute band. They believe that the music comes first and wearing wigs and costumes can distract from what they are trying to achieve - which is to play some of the best music ever written.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

TEDDY THOMPSON
Thursday 12th February: Shepherds Bush Empire
The London born, New York based artist returns to the U.K with his formidable vocal, songwriting and guitar talents following the release of his fourth album 'A Piece of What You Need'.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

WIN TICKETS

SONY ERICSSON UK B-BOY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008 – WORLD FINALS
Sunday 12th October: Carling Academy Brixton
The world's finest break-dancers go head-to-head at the annual Sony Ericsson UK B-Boy Championships World Finals and we've got a pair of tickets up for grabs. Email competitionsacademy-music-group.co.uk with your name, contact details and why you should win the prize!
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

I LOVE THE 90'S & I LOVE THE 80'S
Friday 10th October: Carling Academy Islington (over 18s only)
On the second Friday of every month Carling Academy Islington transports you back to your childhood and becomes a house of fun! We take you back to the 80s and 90s with special guest DJs playing out your favourite 80s and 90s tunes over two rooms. To be in with a chance of winning tickets for you and three friends, send the answer to the question below with your full name to competitionsislington-academy.co.uk
Q. What is Morrissey's full name?
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

CLUB NIGHTS (over 18s only)

CLUB DE FROMAGE – SUPERHERO NIGHT
Saturday 11th October: Carling Academy Islington
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Oh no, its club host Fat Tony blocking out the sun... Whether you're a Superman or a Wonder Woman, come and show off your special powers this week at Fromage. Anyone who makes the effort gets to jump the queue.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

FEELING GLOOMY – LIVE GLOOM
Saturday 11th October: Bar Academy Islington
Oh, Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now! Feeling Gloomy is the U.K's only club night that brings you the saddest, most melancholic music known to man. This week features sets from This Is Not A Dead Transmission and The Citizens.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

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HARD HOUSE ACADEMY
Saturday 18th October: Carling Academy Brixton (over 18s only)
The biggest event in the hard house calendar returns after three years with the best underground DJs playing for an unforgettable 9 hours!
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

FURTHER THAN TOMORROW - CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MATTHEW JAY
Friday 10th October: Shepherds Bush Empire
Nine amazing acts come together to remember one amazing artist on what would have been his 30th birthday. Featuring Chris Difford, James Walsh (Starsailor) Kathryn Williams & Neill Maccoll, Passenger, Dlugokecki, Helen Boulding, Flamboyant Bella, Vasco; experience over 4 hours of incredible music with each artist playing a favourite Jay track and their latest material. All profits will go to Amnesty International and Unicef.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

LAST TICKETS AVAILABLE

DUFFY
Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th December : Carling Academy Brixton
Duffy rounds off an exceptional year with a major U.K. tour. Catch her performing material from the biggest selling album of the year 'Rockferry'.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

ACADEMY EVENTS PRESENTS

AKALA + SINCERE
Wednesday 15th October: Bar Academy Islington
Kingslee 'Akala' Daley has emerged from London's hip hop underground as one of the leaders of a new British artistic renaissance. After rocking support slots for a diverse list including Jay-Z, Christina Aguilera and Richard Ashcroft, he returns with his latest album 'Freedom Lasso'.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

GUERRILLA TACTICS TOUR FT. THE ALARM
Tuesday 11th November: Carling Academy Islington
Throughout November, The Alarm will undertake a three-night residency at Carling Academy Islington. The band will perform two sets a night at all three shows with some very special guests. Week one features Chris Reed (Red Lorry Yellow Lorry), week two welcomes Dave Sharp (The Alarm) and Henry Cluney (Stiff Little Fingers) on week three. Actor Ray Grange of the The Clash movie 'Rude Boy' will guest DJ for all shows.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

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COMING SOON

THE SUBWAYS
Wednesday 15th October: Carling Academy Brixton

BALKAN BEATBOX
Wednesday 15th October: Carling Academy Islington

THE HOOSIERS
Monday 27th October: Carling Academy Brixton

UNDERWORLD
Friday 31st October: Carling Academy Brixton

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