Carling Academy Bristol
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| Carling Academy Bristol | ||
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| Location(s) | Bristol | |
| Years active | since 2001 | |
| Capacity | 1,600 | |
| Owner | Academy Music Group | |
| Website | Carling Academy Bristol Website | |
The Carling Academy Bristol is located below the Ice Rink on Frogmore Street, BS1 5NA, Bristol and is run by the Academy Music Group which hosts club nights (capacity 1,900) and gigs (capacity 1,600).
The venue was opened in 2001, and was the third Academy venue in the UK.
[edit] Ramshackle
Ramshackle occurs every Friday night. In the main room Indie and Alternative music is played, DJ'ed by Ramshackle residents: DJ Dan & Dave Remix plus occasional guest DJs which in the past have included Zane Lowe and Bloc Party. Live bands also feature in the main room, in 2006 OK Go and The Fratellisappeared. Room 2, a smaller room upstairs, features Punk and Metal anthems with Generation X DJs: Dave Remix, Old Man Rich & MattSetback. Parties with varying themes (such as beach, Christmas, Easter) occur throughout the year as do band specific promotions that often have free giveaways. A similar night occurs at the Birmingham Academy.
[edit] Notable past visitors
Ian Brown, Doves, Alter Bridge, New Found Glory, Paramore, The Kooks, Amy Winehouse, Supergrass, The View, Good Charlotte
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