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HospitalityHospitalityGuest and resident DJs spin drum'n'bass, house and garage.24th May 2013Friday 24th May 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Hospitality
event > Clubbing and Nightlife > Dance - Drum n Bass and Jungle
DATES  Friday 24th May 2013 - 9.30pm-6am
Guest and resident DJs spin drum'n'bass, house and garage.
 
The SpecialsThe SpecialsThe SpecialsExpect a sea of pork pie hats and mod-style suits as the legendary ska band The Specials reform for a 10 date tour around the UK. The band, who are best known for their hits 'Too Much Too Young' and 'Ghost Town', have been stacking up hits for over 30 years and they land in London for one night at the O2 Brixton Academy.28th May 2013Tuesday 28th May 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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The Specials
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The Specials
event > Concerts > Jazz, Blues, Country and Folk - Funk & Ska
DATES  Tuesday 28th May 2013
Expect a sea of pork pie hats and mod-style suits as the legendary ska band The Specials reform for a 10 date tour around the UK. The band, who are best known ... More about this event
 
Megadeth, Bleed From WithinMegadeth, Bleed From WithinThe four-piece from Los Angeles, California, that was formed in 1983 by singer-guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson, plays thrash metal and heavy metal.6th June 2013Thursday 6th June 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Megadeth, Bleed From Within
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Heavy Metal, Gothic & Industrial
DATES  Thursday 6th June 2013 - 7pm
The four-piece from Los Angeles, California, that was formed in 1983 by singer-guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson, plays thrash metal and heavy
 
The Playground FestivalThe Playground FestivalA two-day electronic-centred music event. Appearing on Friday are Leftfield, Digitalism, James Lavelle, Unkle, Booka Shade and many more. The event finishes with, amongst others, Squarepusher, Gary Numan, Vitalic, Derrick May and Pantha Du Prince.7th June 2013Saturday 8th June 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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The Playground Festival
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Electronica
DATES  Friday 7th and Saturday 8th June 2013
A two-day electronic-centred music event. Appearing on Friday are Leftfield, Digitalism, James Lavelle, Unkle, Booka Shade and many more. The event finishes wi
 
Jurassic 5Jurassic 5The group from Los Angeles, California, reforms to play its alternative hip hop hits.13th June 2013Thursday 13th June 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Jurassic 5
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Hip Hop
DATES  Thursday 13th June 2013 - 7pm
The group from Los Angeles, California, reforms to play its alternative hip hop hits.
 
Die AntwoordDie AntwoordThe four-piece from Cape Town, South Africa performs rave-rap and alt-hip hop from the album Ten$Ion.22nd June 2013Saturday 22nd June 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Die Antwoord
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Hip Hop
DATES  Saturday 22nd June 2013 - 7pm
The four-piece from Cape Town, South Africa performs rave-rap and alt-hip hop from the album Ten$Ion.
 
Xutos & PontapesXutos & PontapesVeteran rock and punk five-piece from Portugal.29th June 2013Saturday 29th June 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Xutos & Pontapes
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Punk
DATES  Saturday 29th June 2013 - 7.30pm
Veteran rock and punk five-piece from Portugal.
 
Frank OceanFrank OceanThe award-winning American singer-songwriter performs R&B and neo-soul songs to promote his acclaimed debut album, Channel Orange.9th July 2013Wednesday 10th July 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Frank Ocean
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - R n B
DATES  Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th July 2013 - 7.30pm
The award-winning American singer-songwriter performs R&B and neo-soul songs to promote his acclaimed debut album, Channel Orange.
 
Ke$haKe$haThe American singer and rapper, real name Kesha Rose Sebert, performs dance, electronica and pop to promote her third album, Warrior.15th July 2013Monday 15th July 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Ke$ha
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Dance
DATES  Monday 15th July 2013 - 7.30pm
The American singer and rapper, real name Kesha Rose Sebert, performs dance, electronica and pop to promote her third album, Warrior.
 
Beres Hammond, Morgan Heritage, Marcia GriffithBeres Hammond, Morgan Heritage, Marcia GriffithClassic reggae and lovers rock by the Jamaican-born vocalist.21st July 2013Sunday 21st July 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Beres Hammond, Morgan Heritage, Marcia Griffith
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Reggae
DATES  Sunday 21st July 2013 - 7pm
Classic reggae and lovers rock by the Jamaican-born vocalist.
 
Wu-Tang ClanWu-Tang ClanThe influential hip hop collective from New York performs its Grammy Award-winning hardcore rap music.26th July 2013Friday 26th July 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Wu-Tang Clan
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Hip Hop
DATES  Friday 26th July 2013 - 7.30pm
The influential hip hop collective from New York performs its Grammy Award-winning hardcore rap music.
 
Xutos & PontapesXutos & PontapesVeteran rock and punk five-piece from Portugal.27th July 2013Saturday 27th July 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Xutos & Pontapes
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Punk
PRICING  phone for prices
DATES  Saturday 27th July 2013 - 7.30pm
Veteran rock and punk five-piece from Portugal.
 
PitbullPitbullThe US rapper, songwriter and producer performs hip-hop, house, dance and pop.3rd August 2013Saturday 3rd August 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Pitbull
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Retro Pop
DATES  Saturday 3rd August 2013 - 7pm
The US rapper, songwriter and producer performs hip-hop, house, dance and pop.
 
Eddie Griffin And Tony Rock: HilariousEddie Griffin And Tony Rock: HilariousThe American stand-ups join forces for a UK show and perform their individual brands of humour.24th August 2013Saturday 24th August 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Eddie Griffin And Tony Rock: Hilarious
event > Comedy > Stand-Up
DATES  Saturday 24th August 2013 - 7pm
The American stand-ups join forces for a UK show and perform their individual brands of humour.
 
Macklemore & Ryan LewisMacklemore & Ryan LewisThe rapper and producer duo from Seattle performs a mix of alternative hip hop and R&B to promote their collaboration album The Heist.9th September 2013Monday 9th September 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Hip Hop
PRICING  phone for prices
DATES  Monday 9th September 2013 - 7pm
The rapper and producer duo from Seattle performs a mix of alternative hip hop and R&B to promote their collaboration album The Heist.
 
BabyshamblesBabyshamblesThe reformed four-piece collective, fronted by controversial rock-star and ex-Libertines frontman Pete Doherty, performs it's garage-rock and post-punk brand of indie.14th September 2013Saturday 14th September 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Babyshambles
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Indie & Grunge
DATES  Saturday 14th September 2013 - 7pm
The reformed four-piece collective, fronted by controversial rock-star and ex-Libertines frontman Pete Doherty, performs it's garage-rock and post-punk brand o
 
Soundgarden, GraveyardSoundgarden, GraveyardA mix of grunge and heavy rock by the Seattle-based outfit, now with Chris Cornell back in the fold.18th September 2013Wednesday 18th September 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Soundgarden, Graveyard
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Indie & Grunge
PRICING  phone for prices
DATES  Wednesday 18th September 2013 - 7pm
A mix of grunge and heavy rock by the Seattle-based outfit, now with Chris Cornell back in the fold.
 
Wiz KhalifaWiz KhalifaHip hop and rap by the artist born Cameron Jibril Thomaz.26th September 2013Thursday 26th September 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Wiz Khalifa
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Hip Hop
DATES  Thursday 26th September 2013 - 7pm
Hip hop and rap by the artist born Cameron Jibril Thomaz.
 
Fat Freddys DropFat Freddys DropDub and reggae by the seven-piece group who originate from Wellington, New Zealand.5th October 2013Saturday 5th October 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Fat Freddys Drop
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Reggae
DATES  Saturday 5th October 2013 - 7pm
Dub and reggae by the seven-piece group who originate from Wellington, New Zealand.
 
Sleeping With SirensSleeping With SirensPost-hardcore by the band originating from Orlando, Florida.10th October 2013Thursday 10th October 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Sleeping With Sirens
event > Music
DATES  Thursday 10th October 2013 - 7pm
Post-hardcore by the band originating from Orlando, Florida.
 
BastilleBastilleDark indie-pop and electronica by the London-based band, led by vocalist and songwriter Dan Smith.15th October 2013Wednesday 16th October 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Bastille
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Indie & Grunge
DATES  Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th October 2013 - 7pm
Dark indie-pop and electronica by the London-based band, led by vocalist and songwriter Dan Smith.
 
Local NativesLocal NativesThe four-piece from Silver Lake, California performs psychedelic indie-folk and soft rock in support of its second studio album, Hummingbird.17th October 2013Thursday 17th October 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Local Natives
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Indie & Grunge
DATES  Thursday 17th October 2013 - 7pm
The four-piece from Silver Lake, California performs psychedelic indie-folk and soft rock in support of its second studio album, Hummingbird.
 
RudimentalRudimentalDance music, hip hop and grime by the chart-topping four-piece outfit from London.18th October 2013Friday 18th October 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Rudimental
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Dance
DATES  Friday 18th October 2013 - 7pm
Dance music, hip hop and grime by the chart-topping four-piece outfit from London.
 
The Cat EmpireThe Cat EmpireAlternative rock with influences from a number of genres by the eight-piece Australian band.20th October 2013Sunday 20th October 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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The Cat Empire
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Rock
DATES  Sunday 20th October 2013 - 7pm
Alternative rock with influences from a number of genres by the eight-piece Australian band.
 
Jake BuggJake BuggIndie-folk with elements of country by the singer-songwriter and guitarist from Nottingham to promote his self-titled debut album.23rd October 2013Thursday 24th October 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Jake Bugg
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Indie & Grunge
DATES  Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th October 2013 - 7pm
Indie-folk with elements of country by the singer-songwriter and guitarist from Nottingham to promote his self-titled debut album.
 
Jimmy Carr: Gagging OrderJimmy Carr: Gagging OrderAcerbic wit and dark, deadpan one-liners and stories from the controversial and provocative stand-up and 8 Out Of 10 Cats host.26th October 2013Saturday 26th October 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Jimmy Carr: Gagging Order
event > Comedy > Stand-Up
DATES  Saturday 26th October 2013 - 7pm
Acerbic wit and dark, deadpan one-liners and stories from the controversial and provocative stand-up and 8 Out Of 10 Cats host.
 
WarpaintWarpaintThe band from Los Angeles, California, performs alternative rock and indie-rock with dream pop elements.30th October 2013Wednesday 30th October 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Warpaint
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Rock
DATES  Wednesday 30th October 2013 - 7.30pm
The band from Los Angeles, California, performs alternative rock and indie-rock with dream pop elements.
 
Frightened RabbitFrightened RabbitThe Selkirk-formed five-piece, fronted by the gentle vocalist Scott Hutchison, performs sweeping indie-rock and new wave indie-folk in support of the album Pedestrian Verse.8th November 2013Friday 8th November 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Frightened Rabbit
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Indie & Grunge
DATES  Friday 8th November 2013 - 7pm
The Selkirk-formed five-piece, fronted by the gentle vocalist Scott Hutchison, performs sweeping indie-rock and new wave indie-folk in support of the album Ped
 
WoodkidWoodkidExperimental indie from the French singer-songwriter, music video director and graphic designer Yoann Lemoine in support of his debut album The Golden Age.13th November 2013Wednesday 13th November 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Woodkid
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Indie & Grunge
DATES  Wednesday 13th November 2013 - 7pm
Experimental indie from the French singer-songwriter, music video director and graphic designer Yoann Lemoine in support of his debut album The Golden Age.
 
Crystal FightersCrystal FightersThe British-Spanish act plays up tempo folktronica and alternative dance music.22nd November 2013Friday 22nd November 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Crystal Fighters
event > Concerts > Jazz, Blues, Country and Folk - Folk
DATES  Friday 22nd November 2013 - 7pm
The British-Spanish act plays up tempo folktronica and alternative dance music.
 
BonoboBonoboMusician-cum-DJ Simon Green plays a mixture of downtempo electro, hip hop and art rock.23rd November 2013Saturday 23rd November 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Bonobo
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Electronica
PRICING  phone for prices
DATES  Saturday 23rd November 2013 - 7pm
Musician-cum-DJ Simon Green plays a mixture of downtempo electro, hip hop and art rock.
 
Imagine DragonsImagine DragonsThe four-piece from Las Vegas, Nevada, plays alternative rock and indie-rock to promote its debut album Night Visions.25th November 2013Monday 25th November 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Imagine Dragons
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Rock
PRICING  phone for prices
DATES  Monday 25th November 2013 - 7pm
The four-piece from Las Vegas, Nevada, plays alternative rock and indie-rock to promote its debut album Night Visions.
 
DisclosureDisclosurePop-rock by the five-piece band from Oxford.28th November 2013Thursday 28th November 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Disclosure
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Retro Pop
DATES  Thursday 28th November 2013 - 7pm
Pop-rock by the five-piece band from Oxford.
 
Basement JaxxBasement JaxxThe duo of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe from London performs its electro house, UK garage and big beat hits and promotes the album Music.6th December 2013Friday 6th December 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Basement Jaxx
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Electronica
DATES  Friday 6th December 2013 - 7pm
The duo of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe from London performs its electro house, UK garage and big beat hits and promotes the album Music.
 
PlaceboPlaceboAlternative rock by the London-based band formed by Brian Molko in 1994.16th December 2013Monday 16th December 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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Placebo
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Rock
PRICING  phone for prices
DATES  Monday 16th December 2013 - 7pm
Alternative rock by the London-based band formed by Brian Molko in 1994.
 
The Mission, Fields Of The NephilimThe Mission, Fields Of The NephilimOne of the original Goth bands from the 1980s reform with original members Wayne Hussey, Craig Adams and Simon Hinkler.18th December 2013Wednesday 18th December 2013 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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The Mission, Fields Of The Nephilim
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Heavy Metal, Gothic & Industrial
DATES  Wednesday 18th December 2013 - 7pm
One of the original Goth bands from the 1980s reform with original members Wayne Hussey, Craig Adams and Simon Hinkler.
 
The 1975The 1975The Manchester-formed four-piece plays sweeping, post-punk-style indie-rock in support of the last instalment of their EP trilogy, Music For Cars.11th January 2014Saturday 11th January 2014 Where:
Brixton Academy, 211  Stockwell Road      SW9 9SL
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The 1975
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Indie & Grunge
DATES  Saturday 11th January 2014 - 7pm
The Manchester-formed four-piece plays sweeping, post-punk-style indie-rock in support of the last instalment of their EP trilogy, Music For Cars.
 
 
 

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Hospitality
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 24th May 2013 

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Guest and resident DJs spin drum'n'bass, house and garage....More

LOST One Act Festival Mixed Programme 5 (76 Million People And Me/Membrane/Cathy's War)
Theatre | On 24th May 2013 

LOST Theatre 1 minutes walk from Brixton Academy

Three recent plays by the up-and-coming playwrights Joe Berwick, Nika Pisarska and Claire Booker....More

On Point
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 24th May 2013 

Plan B 1 minutes walk from Brixton Academy

Atwar and Emily Rawson spin hip hop, house, bass and R&B....More

Boxed
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 24th May 2013 

Plan B 1 minutes walk from Brixton Academy

Industrial grime courtesy of Slackk, Mr. Mitch, Logos, Oil Gang and Grandmixxer....More

Photofusion Select 2013
Exhibitions | Until 31st May 2013 

Photofusion 5 minutes walk from Brixton Academy

Photographs and videos by Carlotta Cardana, Ariadne, Radi Cor, Dafna Talmor and Tim Mitchell....More

Choice Cuts
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2013 

The Dogstar 6 minutes walk from Brixton Academy

Resident DJs spin hip hop, electro, pop and dubstep....More

Mizizi
Concerts | On 24th May 2013 

Upstairs At The Ritzy 6 minutes walk from Brixton Academy

Roots reggae band with links to Cheltenham and Bristol....More

Finer Fridays
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 24th May 2013 

Veranda Bar 6 minutes walk from Brixton Academy

Resident DJs Kane and Danny Tammuz play hip hop, reggae, bashment, soca, jungle, Afrobeat, 1980s soul and 1990s pop....More

SO Crowded Presents a Double Header
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 24th May 2013 

Electric Social 8 minutes walk from Brixton Academy

Syncretic, Far from Cyan and James Sison spin house, techno and nu-disco....More

Sizzle
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 24th May 2013 

Jamm 8 minutes walk from Brixton Academy

Special Guests, Locked Groove, Tom Demac, Sharkbait and H.O.S DJs spin house, garage, disco and techno....More

 
 

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