ON SALE FRI 28TH NOV AT 9AM

LYNYRD SKYNYRD
Sunday 31st May: Carling Academy Brixton
After being hailed as one of the greatest artists of all time, Lynyrd Skynyrd come to Carling Academy Brixton for their first London date in six years. Expect the band's epic hits 'Freebird' and 'Sweet Home Alabama' in this spectacular show.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

SHOCKWAVES NME AWARDS SHOWS 2009 - ON SALE MON 1ST DEC AT 9AM

The Shockwaves NME Awards Shows 2009 are back for another year and set to bring the capital to its knees in a five week frenzy of rock 'n' roll! The shows, which have previously played host to the likes of Kasabian, Elbow and Amy Winehouse, are yet again set to cater for all musical needs with a diverse line up of rock, indie, dance, electro, folk and punk.
Don't miss the following dates:

SHOCKWAVES NME AWARDS SHOW 2009 FT. THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM + FRANK TURNER + THE POLAR BEAR CLUB
Sunday 8th February: Shepherds Bush Empire

SHOCKWAVES NME AWARDS SHOW 2009 FT. MYSTERY JETS + LITTLE BOOTS
Friday 13th February: Shepherds Bush Empire

NME SHOCKWAVES AWARDS SHOWS 2009 FT. THE BLACK LIPS + VIVIAN GIRLS
Sunday 15th February: Carling Academy Islington

NME SHOCKWAVES AWARDS SHOWS 2009 FT. SECRET MACHINES
Monday 16th February: Carling Academy Islington

NME SHOCKWAVES AWARDS SHOWS 2009 FT. IGLU AND HARTLY
Tuesday 17th February: Carling Academy Islington

SHOCKWAVES NME AWARDS SHOW 2009 FT. TRICKY
Friday 20th February: Shepherds Bush Empire

SHOCKWAVES NME AWARDS SHOW 2009 FT. THE WOMBATS
Monday 23rd February: Shepherds Bush Empire

JUST ANNOUNCED

THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS
Thursday 29th January: Shepherds Bush Empire
Following the release of their latest album 'When The World Comes Down', The All-American Rejects bring some Stateside pop punk to Shepherds Bush Empire.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

A NIGHT WITH GINGER BAKER AND FRIENDS: THE ZILDJIAN DRUMMERS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Sunday 7th December: Shepherds Bush Empire
To celebrate its 385th anniversary, Zildjian present The Zildjian Drummers Achievement Awards. The evening will feature performances from the honouree himself, Ginger Baker, as well as special guests.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

HEADPHONE DISCO XMAS SPECIAL
Thursday 18th December: Carling Academy Islington (over 18s only)
With Santa making an appearance on the main stage, a present give away and free Santa hats on arrival, this is going to be the best Christmas Party in town! Throw on your headphones and choose between festive tunes on Channel A or Channel B's indie anthems.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

WIN TICKETS

XFM WINTER WONDERLAND FT. KAISER CHIEFS + THE RIFLES + IGLU & HARTLY + IDA MARIA + LADYHAWKE + WHITE LIES
Tuesday 2nd December: Carling Academy Brixton
The Rifles have just been confirmed to appear at this year's Winter Wonderland. The London based band will join a stellar line up headlined by the Kaiser Chiefs and you can win a pair of tickets by sending your full name along with the answer to the question below to competitionsacademy-music-group.co.uk
Q. What is the title of The Rifles debut album?
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

XFM FIRST FRIDAY XMAS SPECIAL FT. BADDIES (LIVE) + DECIMALS (LIVE)
Friday 5th December: Carling Academy Islington (over 18s only)
Xfm First Friday presents a monthly night of live bands and a rocking soundtrack of the best indie-disco floor fillers spun by your favourite Xfm DJs. December sees performances from Baddies and Decimals. To be in with a chance of winning tickets for you and 3 friends, email the answer to the question below along with your full name to competitionsislington-academy.co.uk
Q. What FM frequency you would tune into for Xfm?
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

LAST TICKETS AVAILABLE

JIMMY CARR
Sunday 30th November & Sunday 7th December: Carling Academy Brixton
Jimmy Carr takes his dry and sardonic one-liners to a whole new level with his latest tour full of all new, unseen material.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

LIMITED TICKETS JUST RELEASED

DUFFY
Monday 8th December & 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

CLUB NIGHTS (OVER 18s ONLY)

I LOVE THE 90S & 80S - THE COMPLETE STONE ROSES AFTER PARTY
Friday 28th November: Carling Academy Islington & Bar Academy Islington
Join us for The Complete Stone Roses after party with a 'Madchester' special! Plus special guest 'Bez from the Happy Mondays' will be making shapes on the dance floor... and you may even be able to challenge him to a dance off!
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

CLUB DE FROMAGE - AMERICAN NIGHT
Saturday 29th November: Carling Academy Islington
It's Thanksgiving, so Club de Fromage is going Stateside for the night as we celebrate all things USA! We'll be playing all your favourite American tunes and saluting the Stars and Stripes. Come dressed as a Gangster, Moll or self-basting Turkey to jump the queue. Happy Holidays!
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

FEELING GLOOMY: LIVE GLOOM
Saturday 29th 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

ELECTRIC SIX + TRAGEDY (A METAL TRIBUTE TO THE BEE GEES)
Friday 12th December: Shepherds Bush Empire
This unique six-piece stormed into the U.K mainstream back in 2001 with the hugely catchy single 'Danger! High Voltage'. They recently released their fourth album, the extravagantly titled 'I Shall Exterminate Everything Around Me That Restricts Me From Being The Master'.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

ACADEMY LIVE FT. BROADCAST 2000 + ANY COLOR BLACK + THE VOLT + THE WINCHELL RIOTS
Thursday 22nd January: Bar Academy Islington
Academy Live takes four brand new acts out on tour, with each band taking the headline slot at the Academy venue in their region. London sees Broadcast 2000 take the spotlight, following the success of his outstanding single 'Get up and Go', which featured on the omnipresent EON advertisement.
Tickets available online @ www.ticketweb.co.uk or phone 0844 477 2000

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COMING SOON

NEW FOUND GLORY
Friday 28th November: Carling Academy Brixton

EVERLAST
Wednesday 3rd December: Carling Academy Islington

DISCHARGE
Sunday 7th December: Carling Academy Islington

BLACK STONE CHERRY
Sunday 14th December: Carling Academy Brixton

XFM – NYE FT. DAN LE SAC VS. SCROOBIUS PIP + THE KING BLUES + XFM DJS
Wednesday 31st December: Carling Academy Brixton (over 18s only)

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