Bilge   34 #13 Posted September 20, 2017 It's a shocking venue (2 shocking venues if you count the pathetic Academy2 room). Terrible views and appalling bars and prices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
beefface   10 #14 Posted September 20, 2017 Most quality acts who do the o2 uk circuit give at miss now. Mainly tribute bands, student discos and semi successful local bands at the mo', probably close soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   865 #15 Posted September 20, 2017 I know, but it had a great rock night on a Monday, years ago! i know, i still have mi card  http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL600/2588775/15796933/388473315.jpg http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL600/2588775/15796933/388473319.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
SkylinePhoto   10 #16 Posted September 20, 2017 i know, i still have mi card  http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL600/2588775/15796933/388473315.jpg http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL600/2588775/15796933/388473319.jpg  Did you frequent the 'Grab a Granny' night? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   865 #17 Posted September 20, 2017 Did you frequent the 'Grab a Granny' night? no it was grab a beer off the rocker as they went to headbang nights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
paula4sheff   10 #18 Posted September 21, 2017 Most quality acts who do the o2 uk circuit give at miss now. Mainly tribute bands, student discos and semi successful local bands at the mo', probably close soon.  I'm not sure why this- it's part of the continued trend that Sheffield is becoming ignored by all touring productions now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   321 #19 Posted September 21, 2017 I'm not sure why this- it's part of the continued trend that Sheffield is becoming ignored by all touring productions now.  It's not massive inside so maybe doesn't pull particularly good ticket money? The layout is pretty crap too which does put people off.  It wasn't amazingly well looked after either, they put on loads of student nights which trashed the place pretty fast. I know people who'd rather watch gigs in Nottingham or Leeds instead of Sheffield, just because the venue's are better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   865 #20 Posted September 21, 2017 It's not massive inside so maybe doesn't pull particularly good ticket money? The layout is pretty crap too which does put people off.  It wasn't amazingly well looked after either, they put on loads of student nights which trashed the place pretty fast. I know people who'd rather watch gigs in Nottingham or Leeds instead of Sheffield, just because the venue's are better. i always remember the balcony overlooking the dancefloor and stage, we used to sit up there in the dark corners during roxys rock nights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
paula4sheff   10 #21 Posted September 21, 2017 It's not massive inside so maybe doesn't pull particularly good ticket money? The layout is pretty crap too which does put people off.  It wasn't amazingly well looked after either, they put on loads of student nights which trashed the place pretty fast. I know people who'd rather watch gigs in Nottingham or Leeds instead of Sheffield, just because the venue's are better.   It's not an awful venue though- could do with a lick of paint etc, but if they booked bands, people would go. For sure. It's amazing how few bands play in Sheffield in general now though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
SkylinePhoto   10 #22 Posted September 21, 2017 Presentation is everything and for a relatively small amount of money they could get the O2 sign fixed and the external lighting bulbs replaced.  With a new academic year they shouldve invested to get it fixed because the building should be a landmark but instead it looks like a spit and sawdust dive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   865 #23 Posted September 21, 2017 Presentation is everything and for a relatively small amount of money they could get the O2 sign fixed and the external lighting bulbs replaced. With a new academic year they shouldve invested to get it fixed because the building should be a landmark but instead it looks like a spit and sawdust dive. well it does fit in with the rest of sheff then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Andy1976   10 #24 Posted September 22, 2017 i know, i still have mi card  http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL600/2588775/15796933/388473315.jpg http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL600/2588775/15796933/388473319.jpg  We may have even seen each other there!  Had some great night there, at Rebels and at the Drop. That was basically my youth (gone wild, as the song says) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...