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Petition to prevent permanent closure of Brixton Academy

Covered End
Covered End Posts: 52,008
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  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    Signed.
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,127
    Done
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,636
    Done
  • fadgadget
    fadgadget Posts: 1,392
    Sorted .

  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,450
    Done
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,851
    Done
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,055
    Signed a while back. Seen some of my favourite gigs there & never had an issue (except getting served at the bar sometimes.  Management operation might well need reviewing, but the Met are taking the proverbial by just wanting a complete shutdown. 
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,164
    Dun 
  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,247
    I've signed it, the place is the best venue in London and it isn't even close. Had some amazing nights there, I actually think security mostly get it spot on there. 
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,485
    Used to knock about with Stuart, he lived down Pound Park Road.

    He's on ITV London News tonight apparently
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  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,850
    Something about that whole episode just doesn't stack up to me.

    I've been to loads of gigs there and just can't see how enough of a crush could build up inside the front doors for people to be killed. If it was down the front at the bottom of the slope by the stage then I could see how that could happen, but not inside the front doors.

    What a terrible and tragic event it was. But the venue has been there for decades and, as far as I know, hasn't had similar problems in years gone by. Sounds like greedy security staff taking back-handers was the problem on the night. That ain't the buildings fault. 
  • tangoflash
    tangoflash Posts: 10,784
    Carter said:
    I've signed it, the place is the best venue in London and it isn't even close. Had some amazing nights there, I actually think security mostly get it spot on there. 
    100% agree. Whenever a band/artist is doing the rounds, the first thing I look for is to see if they're doing Brixton. My last visit was Beck last June. Perfect size venue and great acoustics. 
  • Er_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch
    Er_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch Posts: 1,788
    Done
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,208
    Done. Keep music live!
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,857
    Off_it said:
    Something about that whole episode just doesn't stack up to me.

    I've been to loads of gigs there and just can't see how enough of a crush could build up inside the front doors for people to be killed. If it was down the front at the bottom of the slope by the stage then I could see how that could happen, but not inside the front doors.

    What a terrible and tragic event it was. But the venue has been there for decades and, as far as I know, hasn't had similar problems in years gone by. Sounds like greedy security staff taking back-handers was the problem on the night. That ain't the buildings fault. 
    Exactly- just like the euros final, scum without tickets trying to get in. 

    Don’t see Wembley having its license revoked 
  • JiMMy 85
    JiMMy 85 Posts: 10,194
    Is it just the Academy being shut down? Why would this not be an issue for the Forum? Doesn't make any sense. 
  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    literally mental to have one tragic event shut down a venue that has otherwise had thousands of gigs happen without a hitch. 

    My guess is the met just can't be bothered to police it anymore.
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,055
    Comment on Twitter…more people have died in Brixton Police Station than  Brixton Academy. Will the Met close that down as well? 

    https://twitter.com/stemo_marsh/status/1651247941409964033?s=46&t=iIn3ttZdyuW0i2mQ6x00-g


  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    Signed. 
    Saw Run DMC & the Beastie Boys there back in the day. 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    I think there were about 53,000 signatures yesterday when I started this thread.
    It's up to 75,000 now.
    Please feel free to share link as widely as possible.
    It's the best venue in my opinion and will be disgraceful if it isn't reopened.
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  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 7,962
    Signed
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,156
    Signed and shared
  • kigelia
    kigelia Posts: 2,582
    edited May 2023
    signed as I think it is a great venue but the management of events needs to be improved. 

  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    83,000 now.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    I thought I'd bump this for people to sign & share if they missed it first time.
    110,000 signatures now.
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    Signed 
  • buckshee
    buckshee Posts: 7,867
    Off_it said:
    Something about that whole episode just doesn't stack up to me.

    I've been to loads of gigs there and just can't see how enough of a crush could build up inside the front doors for people to be killed. If it was down the front at the bottom of the slope by the stage then I could see how that could happen, but not inside the front doors.

    What a terrible and tragic event it was. But the venue has been there for decades and, as far as I know, hasn't had similar problems in years gone by. Sounds like greedy security staff taking back-handers was the problem on the night. That ain't the buildings fault. 
    Certain acts attract a certain type of punter I’m afraid. Those kinds of acts rarely play the Academy. 
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,850
    edited May 2023
    buckshee said:
    Off_it said:
    Something about that whole episode just doesn't stack up to me.

    I've been to loads of gigs there and just can't see how enough of a crush could build up inside the front doors for people to be killed. If it was down the front at the bottom of the slope by the stage then I could see how that could happen, but not inside the front doors.

    What a terrible and tragic event it was. But the venue has been there for decades and, as far as I know, hasn't had similar problems in years gone by. Sounds like greedy security staff taking back-handers was the problem on the night. That ain't the buildings fault. 
    Certain acts attract a certain type of punter I’m afraid. Those kinds of acts rarely play the Academy. 
    True. And to be fair I was there to see Acker Bilk. Was mental.
  • mascot88
    mascot88 Posts: 9,616
    It seems it's the resellers that are the issue here - not the venue per se 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZNUYP9ZpiQ

    So many good times back in the day.

    Signed.


  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    I can't fathom how someone can allegedly resell their ticket numerous times.
    Plus if it had happened at the Royal Albert Hall, I bet the police wouldn't be trying to close the RAH permanently. 

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