EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALE THURSDAY AT 9AM

XFM NYE
Wednesday 31st December (9pm – 3am): Carling Academy Brixton (over 18s only)
Xfm return to Brixton for another New Years Eve where they will pack out four rooms with the best indie dancefloor tunes and the freshest live acts. Subscribers can take advantage of an exclusive early bird offer of £10 – limited tickets only available here!
Tickets on general on sale on Friday 14th November at 9am

ON SALE FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER AT 10AM

THE POGUES (THIRD DATE ADDED)
Saturday 20th December: Carling Academy Brixton
As much a part of Christmas as turkey and stuffing, The Pogues announce a third date at Carling Academy Brixton. Their sixth annual Christmas tour, only The Pogues can create the party atmosphere of St. Patrick's Day in December.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

JUST ANNOUNCED

JAMIE LIDELL + MICACHU & THE SHAPES + FUJIYA & MIYAGI
Sunday 14th December: Shepherds Bush Empire
Jamie Lidell takes a break from occupying support slots for Elton John to play his only remaining headline show of 2008 at Shepherds Bush Empire. To celebrate this being his final U.K show surrounding his latest album 'JIM', Lidell is joined by Micachu & The Shapes and Fujiya & Miyagi.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

PROMISED LAND: NEW YEARS EVE - HOUSE ANTHEMS FROM THE SUMMER OF LOVE '88–89'
Wednesday 31st December: Shepherds Bush Empire (over 18s only)
Give this New Years Eve a soundtrack of classic house anthems from The Summer Of Love '88 – 89' as Promised Land welcomes in 2009 at Shepherds Bush Empire.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

STIFF DYLANS
Thursday 18th December: Carling Academy Islington
Originally formed for a part in the film 'Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging', Stiff Dylans have quickly become a musical force in their own right.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

GAZPACHO
Wednesday 8th April: Carling Academy Islington
Once hailed as 'the best unsigned band in the world', Norway's Gazpacho bring their unpredictable and varied sound to Carling Academy Islington.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

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THE KILLERS 'ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY' - A NIGHT OF GLAMOROUS ROCK N ROLL WITH XFM DJS & LIVE KARAOKE BAND
Friday 21st November: Carling Academy Islington (over 18s only)
Join us for a night of Glamorous Indie Rock 'n' Roll, as Xfm celebrates the launch of The Killers' stunning latest album 'Day & Age'. Whilst Xfm DJs spin a soundtrack of today's hottest tunes and anthems from the Las Vegas four piece, you can occupy the spotlight yourself with a live karaoke band. To win tickets for you and three friends, simply send your full name and the title of one single from The Killers latest album to competitionsislington-academy.co.uk
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

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DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE
Wednesday 19th November: Carling Academy Brixton
Their stunning sixth album 'Narrow Stairs' saw Death Cab For Cutie sell out major U.K venues. Now they return to Carling Academy Brixton, with a show that combines old favourites and new hits including 'I Will Possess Your Heart' and 'Cath'.
This show has moved from Alexandra Palace – All original tickets remain valid
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

FISH
Sunday 16th November: Shepherds Bush Empire
Fish has returned with his critically acclaimed new album '13th Star'. The ex-Marillion frontman has achieved a high level of success during his 27 years in the music business and is proving he can still cut it.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

DONAVON FRANKENREITER
Tuesday 18th November: Shepherds Bush Empire
Donavon Frankenreiter returns with his third and most important album to date. 'Pass It Around' sees Donavon move into a new musical domain, collaborating with old friends and talented artists including Ben Harper, G. Love and Grant Lee Phillips.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

ACADEMY EVENTS PRESENTS

HOMECOMING LONDON FT. DOGS
Saturday 20th December: Carling Academy Islington
Dogs kick off the Homecoming series with their post-punk sound and a line up with a bark as loud as its bite, showcasing the best live acts that the city has to offer, witness a night of exceptional live music from their own stomping ground.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

GUN - PERFORMING FOR THE FIRST TIME '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

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CLUB NIGHTS (OVER 18s ONLY)

I LOVE THE 90s & 80s
Friday 14th November: Carling Academy Islington
Join us for 'Girls And Boys' hour in the main room at midnight with DJs Luke Warm and Clare Pop as they go head to head in a battle of the sexes with a soundtrack of the best songs of the 80s and 90s.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

CLUB DE FROMAGE
Saturday 15th November: Carling Academy Islington
Club De Fromage – North London's premier night spot brought to you by father and son team Fat Tony and Slow Alfie. Bringing back the glamour days of dancing round your handbag, home perms and polyester shirts, Club De Fromage is a beacon for the people that time forgot.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

FEELING GLOOMY – JOY DIVISION NIGHT
Saturday 15th November: Bar Academy Islington
Join us and celebrate the genius of Joy Division as we have a bawl to classic tracks with the usual dose of Gloom.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

COMING SOON

REGGAE YOUNG BLOOD FT. RICHIE SPICE + PRESSURE + TANYA STEPHENS + TERRY LINEN + LUTAN FYAH + PRINCE PANKHI + SPANNER BANNER
Sunday 16th November: Carling Academy Brixton (over 18s only)

FEEDER
Monday 17th November: Carling Academy Brixton

RYAN ADAMS & THE CARDINALS
Thursday 20th November: Carling Academy Brixton

THE ALARM - GUERILLA TACTICS TOUR 2008
Tuesday 18th November &Tuesday 25th November: Carling Academy Islington

SOILWORK
Thursday 20th December: Carling Academy Islington

BAD MANNERS CHRISTMAS TOUR FT. BAD MANNERS + MAX SPLODGE
Sunday 21st December: Carling Academy Islington

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