JUST ANNOUNCED

DEFENDERS OF THE FAITH II FT. LAMB OF GOD + DIMMU BORGIR + UNEARTH + FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
Saturday 14th February: Carling Academy Brixton
We are pleased to announce the addition of Unearth to Metal Hammer's Defenders Of The Faith II. If you're searching for brutal and aggressive metal, you've met your match with this band who have steadily become one of the leading lights in heavy metal.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

UK BEATBOX CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009 - LONDON HEAT
Friday 20th February: Bar Academy Islington
Bar Academy Islington play host to the London heat of the U.K Beatbox Championships 2009. Expect impressive spits and rhymes from the country's most talented contenders.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

CLUTCH
Sunday 7th December: Bar Academy Islington
West Virginia four piece, Clutch end their U.K tour at Bar Academy Islington before embarking on an American tour.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

THE FUNKING BARSTEWARDS
Wednesday 17th December: Bar Academy Islington
The legendary Funking Barstewards return to Bar Academy Islington with their slightly surrealist seventies symposium of disco, funk and epic oddities from the decade that taste looked upon with a slight head cold.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

WIN TICKETS

VINCE NEIL
Wednesday 17th December: Shepherds Bush Empire
Rock legend Vince Neil comes to Shepherds Bush Empire for an exclusive London date. To win a pair of tickets to the show, send the answer to the question below along with your full name to competitionsacademy-music-group.co.uk
Q. What legendary band was Vince Neil a member of?
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

THE RIFLES
Friday 21st November: Carling Academy Brixton
After high praise from the Mod legend Paul Weller, The Rifles are set to emerge from 2008 as the U.K's hottest band. We have a pair of tickets to giveaway for their gig this Friday! To enter, simply send your full name and answer to the following question to competitionsacademy-music-group.co.uk.
Q. Where do The Rifles originate from?
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

THE COMPLETE STONE ROSES
Friday 28th November: Carling Academy Islington
One of the U.K's leading tribute bands, The Complete Stone Roses are carrying on the music of one of the best bands to emerge from the heyday of 'Madchester'. To win tickets for you and three mates, email the answer to the question below along with your name to competitionsislington-academy.co.uk
This show is followed by 'I Love The 90s/80s' 'Madchester' club night, free admission to ticket holders over the age of 18.
Q. Who was the lead singer of the Stone Roses?
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

LAST TICKETS JUST RELEASED

CARTER USM
Saturday 22nd November: Carling Academy Brixton
Jim Bob and Fruitbat are back after an epic gig marking their 20th anniversary in 2007.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

ON SALE NOW

XFM NYE
Wednesday 31st December: Carling Academy Brixton (over 18s only)
Xfm return to Brixton for another New Years Eve where they'll pack out four rooms with the best indie dancefloor tunes and the freshest live acts. Final £10 tickets only available here.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

TONY HADLEY
Thursday 27th November: Shepherds Bush Empire
With a career now reaching its fifteenth year, ex-Spandau Ballet legend Tony Hadley plays a one off London show. Fresh out of the West End, Hadley performs from a repertoire of hits.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

THE SAW DOCTORS
Friday 5th December & Saturday 6th December : Shepherds Bush Empire
Now in their 20th year, The Saw Doctors have just picked up a life time achievement title from the Meteor Ireland Music Awards. The Galway quintet are still going strong and selling out major venues across the world with their brand of 'country-punk'.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

JOAN AS POLICEWOMAN
Tuesday 9th December: Shepherds Bush Empire
With a voice that has drawn comparisons to the likes of Chrissie Hynde and Dusty Springfield, Joan As Police Woman returns to London following the release of her critically acclaimed second album 'To Survive'.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

CLUB NIGHTS (OVER 18s ONLY)

THE KILLERS 'ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY' - A NIGHT OF GLAMOROUS ROCK N ROLL WITH XFM DJ'S + LIVE KARAOKE BAND
Friday 21st November: Carling Academy Islington
Join us for a night of Glamorous Indie Rock 'n' Roll, as we 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, take time to occupy the spotlight yourself with a live karaoke band.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

A MIXTAPE AFFAIR FT. GLORIA CYCLES (LIVE)
Friday 21st November: Bar Academy Islington
A Mixtape Affair returns to Bar Academy to bring you an evening of indie gems past and present with a live set from Gloria Cycles. Expect a playlist of A-sides, B-sides and rarities from DJs Another Guy Called Gerald (Manifesto), Homework + Detention (Another Music = Another Kitchen) and resident DJ Jimmy Mixtape.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

CLUB DE FROMAGE – DISCO NIGHT
Saturday 22nd November: Carling Academy Islington
Welsh Diva of the Decks and Swansea's finest hospital radio DJ Skinny Jim is breaking out his stash of 45's and turning Club De Fromage into a Disco Inferno. Anyone in fancy dress gets to jump the queue!
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

FEELING GLOOMY: LIVE GLOOM
Saturday 22nd November: Bar Academy Islington
Join North London's most melancholy duo as they present another evening of miserable music. With special performances by indie air-guitar band, The Miserablists, sad songs have never made you feel better.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

ACADEMY EVENTS PRESENTS

DISCHARGE
Sunday 7th December: Carling Academy Islington
Following the release of their sixth studio album 'Disensitise', hardcore punks Discharge come to Carling Academy Islington to play fresh tracks and favourites from their extensive back catalogue.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

THE ORB
Friday 19th December: Carling Academy Islington (over 18s only)
The Orb returned in 2007 with 'The Dream' – a euphoric and startling album that showed a return to the original spirit of the acts classic albums. They hit the road this year with a full band for the first time since 1996 and finish off 2008 with a very special show at Carling Academy Islington.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

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COMING SOON

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

LADYTRON
Friday 21st November: Shepherds Bush Empire

THE ALARM FT. HENRY CLUNEY (STIFF LITTLE FINGERS)
Tuesday 25th November: Carling Academy Islington

NEW FOUND GLORY
Friday 28th November: Carling Academy Brixton

XFM WINTER WONDERLAND FT. KAISER CHIEFS
Tuesday 2nd December: Carling Academy Brixton

EVERLAST
Wednesday 3rd December: Carling Academy Islington

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