Animal Collective
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US three-piece Animal Collective only released their ninth studio album, the not-so-snappily-titled Merriweather Post Pavilion, in January and already it's been tipped as one of the albums of 2009, propelling the psychedelic "avant-garde Baltimore folk-rock sampler band" (The Guardian - who else?) onto the verge of a commercial breakthrough. Renowned for their trippy, bizarre yet catchy experimental sound, Animal Collective also put on a superb, colourful and lively show, with each band member assuming a strange moniker (one goes by Panda Bear) and actively encouraging strong audience participation. But be warned, go to the Brixton Academy with an open mind, for the band readily admit: "Don't be surprised if you come to see us and it's not what you thought it would be, and try not to get too upset."About Brixton Academy
This former cinema with its art deco interior, proscenium arch and 140ft dome is London's most celebrated venue for live music, winning Best Live Venue at the NME awards for 7 years in a row. The famous sloping floor means there are great views wherever you're standing, though keeping your feet can be a problem at the more raucous rock gigs. More about Brixton Academy
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
211 Stockwell Road, London, Brixton, London SW9 | At Animal Collective
This former cinema with its art deco interior, proscenium arch and 140ft dome is London's most celebrated venue for live music, winning Best Live Venue at ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, London, Brixton, London SW2 | 7 minutes from Animal Collective
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
70 Landor Road, London, Brixton, London SW9 | 11 minutes from Animal Collective
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Sights and Attractions near Animal Collective
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Windmill Gardens, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 | 20 minutes from Animal Collective
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
155 Vauxhall Street, London, Kennington, London SE11 | 33 minutes from Animal Collective
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London > Attractions > Sights
188 Kirtling Street, London, Battersea, London SW8 | 36 minutes from Animal Collective
This riverside power station, the masterpiece of architect Giles Gilbert Scott, Grade II listed Battersea Power Station has taken on an iconic status in the capital. ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
76 Landor Road, London, Brixton, London SW9 | 11 minutes from Animal Collective
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
24 The Pavement, London, SW4 | 25 minutes from Animal Collective
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London > Shopping > House and Garden
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London > Restaurants > South American restaurants
384 Brixton Road, London, Brixton, London SW9 | 1 minute from Animal Collective
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London > Restaurants > American restaurants
Unit 12 Brixton Village Market, Coldharbour Lane, London, Brixton, London SW9 | 6 minutes from Animal Collective
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London > Education > Cookery Courses
10 Ballingdon Road, Wandsworth, London, SW11 | 2 miles from Animal Collective
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London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 2.1 miles from Animal Collective
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London > Education > Evening Classes
93 Hazelbourne Road, London, SW12 | 36 minutes from Animal Collective
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Lido Park Gardens, Brockwell Park, London, SE24 | 19 minutes from Animal Collective
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London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
The Brit Insurance Oval, Kennington, London, Kennington, London SE11 | 28 minutes from Animal Collective
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London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
Kennington, London, Kennington, London SE11 | 28 minutes from Animal Collective
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
177 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 | 20 minutes from Animal Collective
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Gallery Road, London, SE21 | 1.8 miles from Animal Collective
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London > Business > Venue Hire
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London > Business > Venue Hire
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Brixton Academy events
The Horrors, Toy, Beak, Bo Ningen
TIMES 7pm PRICING £17.50
Faris Badwan leads his band in playing synth-infused gothic rock.
Buzzcocks
TIMES 7pm PRICING £25
The veteran punk four-piece from Manchester plays its hits.
Limp Bizkit
TIMES 7pm PRICING £29.50
Rap metal from the Jacksonville-based combo.
Miike Snow, Niki And The Dove, Alex Metric
TIMES 7pm PRICING £16
The Swedish three-piece plays indie-pop from the album Happy To You.
Tenacious D
TIMES 5th June, 6th June and 7th June 2012 - 7pm PRICING £35, phone for availability
The comedy rock and metal band, featuring actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass, perform songs from the album Rize Of The Fenix.
Keane
TIMES 7pm PRICING £28.50
The band from East Sussex known for the hits Somewhere Only We Know and Is It Any Wonder? performs its piano-led pop-rock.
Jack White
TIMES 7pm PRICING phone for availability
The American singer-songwriter and frontman of The White Stripes performs rock and blues from his album Blunderbuss.
Alanis Morissette
TIMES 7pm PRICING £37.50, phone for availability
The Canadian singer-songwriter performs pop-rock with her band.
Garbage, The Jezabels
TIMES 7pm PRICING adv £29.50
American alt rock four-piece featuring Scottish singer Shirley Manson plays songs from the album Not Your Kind Of People.
Marilyn Manson
TIMES 7pm PRICING £30
The controversial shock rocker performs rock and industrial metal from the album Born Villain.
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