We continue our guide to our city with more of what makes London rock...it's live music scene...
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Simply the place to see the biggest acts in the World.
A: Peninsula Square
T: North Greenwich
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Jazz Cafe
After transforming itself from a bank 20 years ago – The Jazz Café has seen the likes of Donald Byrd, Fred Wesley, Gil Scott Heron, Herbie Hancock and Roy Ayers amongst other greats grace its Camden stage.
A: Parkway
T: Camden
Ronnie Scotts
Located in the heart of Soho, Ronnie Scotts has been open since 1959 and hosts only the finest Jazz and Jazz Fusion artists.
A: Frith St
T: Tottenham Court Road
Brixton Academy
Arguably the best live music venue in the city. The list of names that have graced this South London stage is endless and reads like a hall of fame. A marker of a bands status once they headline here.
A: Stockwell Road
T: Brixton
100 Club
From Northern Soul nights to The Sex Pistols, The Stones, Paul Weller and of course ourselves in 2006. The 100 Club is steeped in London’s musical history.
A: Oxford St
T: Oxford St
Koko
Formerly the Camden Palace, Koko is now one of north London’s finest music venues and regularly features the world’s top bands and DJs.
A: Camden High Street
T: Mornington Crescent
Koko
Alexandra Palace
Historic North London venue that played host to the Stone Rose’s first major gig in the South of England and has since housed live performances ranging from Bullet for My Valentine to Slammin’ Vinyl’s Trazmission.
A: Alexandra Palace Way
T: Bounds Green
Madam JoJo's
Home to many world-famous club nights during the clubbing explosion of the 90’s, including Electrogogo, Deep Funk, Groove Sanctuary and White Heat. Now Burlesque and variety are back in a big way, and Madam Jo Jo's is the place to take it in.
A: Brewer St
T: Leicester Square
Proud
By day the 10,000 sq ft gallery boasts two huge exhibition spaces featuring contemporary photography by celebrated artists. By night, they serve up a heady, eclectic mix of live acts and DJs to an music-wise crowd.
A: Buckingham St
T: Chalk Farm
Cargo
Eclectic venue just off Shoreditch high street that’s halfway between a club and a bar. Great music policy and reasonably priced drinks make this one of the most popular
A: Rivington Street
T: Old Street
The Roundhouse
The Camden-based venue hosts everything from gigs and DJ sets to live theatre and even interactive performances. A great bar and restaurant help make this one of the best venues in the city.
A: Chalk Farm Rd
T: Chalk Farm
The Roundhouse
Pigalle Club
This Picadilly venue encapsulates the glamour of a bygone era. Dine on the mezzanine as you enjoy the sounds of jazz, funk and the like of established acts such as Marianne Faithfull.
A: Piccadilly
T: Piccadilly Circus
Barfly
It may be little more than a bare room a few tables and a bar, but this rough and ready Camden venue has serious credibility when it comes to hosting live gigs.
A: Chalk Farm Rd
T: Chalk Farm
Barbican
Both a gallery that presents major exhibitions by leading international figures and a renowned classical, folk and alternative music venue.
A: Silk St
T: Barbican
Royal Festival Hall
A 2,900 seat venue within the Southbank Centre, which has been massively improved following a recent renovation to improve the previously poor acoustics.
A: Belvedere Road
T: Waterloo
Royal Albert Hall
Arts venue situated in one of the UK's most distinctive buildings. Each year it hosts more than 350 performances including rock, pop and classical concerts, ballet and opera.
A: Kensington Gore
T: Knightsbridge
Royal Albert Hall
Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Despite having a capacity of only 2,000 it has been graced by some of the world's biggest acts, including The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Radiohead and Blur as well as regularly hosting hard dance events Frantic and Heat.
A: Shepherd's Bush Green
T: Shepherd's Bush
Scala
Former cinema located near Kings Cross is now a fantastic if slightly dingy medium sized venue, hosting regular club and live music nights as well as special arts, cinema and music events.
A: Pentonville Rd
T: Kings Cross
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