Club nights, concerts and comedy, the o2 academy brixton is one of londons leading venues for entertainment. The bimm brighton corridors were abuzz with excitement on friday 3rd february, packed with students keen to hear simon parkes inspirational story about how, in 1982 aged 23, he paid. Live at the brixton academy simon parkes james frew. As a huge fan of live music i have the most respect for simon parkes. He also got his life back, got married, had three sons, and did all the things he couldnt do when he was running the brixton academy. Always good to see a couple of gigs you have attended yourself in there also. Book on the go with the new hostelworld mobile apps. Buy live at the brixton academy by simon parkes, j. From the age of 15 i saw countless shows there, from blur to foo fighters. A riotous life in the music business by simon parkes welcome to the ramblings of a man who really should have grown out of listening to that sort of music a long, long time ago. The pixies performed at the brixton academy, london, in june 26, 1991. Simon parkes from brixton academy gave similar advice too, stating that his main regret was having not worked more closely with other promoters.
Live at the brixton academy by simon parkes and js rafaeli is published by serpents tail is available now. How would you feel if you purchased a live music venue for just. What do you do when nirvana are playing your venue, but kurt. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Simon parkes the man who bought brixton academy for. I have been to brixton academy or whatever its called now too many times to count but i never gave a thought to the running or history of the building. Jul 21, 2014 simon parkes hilarious and revealing story of the brixton academy tells you all you need to know about why running a music venue is not for the fainthearted. Life at the brixton academy brixton blog page 20248. Very interesting stories and a great insight in to the challenges of putting on live music. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the live at the brixton academy, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. A riotous life in the music business js rafaeli, simon parkes on.
A riotous life in the music business in 2014, spoke at this weeks aif festival congress in cardiff. Book now at 20 restaurants near brixton academy on opentable. A riotous life in the music business kindle edition by rafaeli, js, parkes, simon, parkes, simon. Please do not book a ticket this way if you need accessible seating or wheelchair access. Over the next fifteen years he turned it into britains most iconic music. If simon parkes autobiography full of raucous tales and geezer speak is ever made into a. Jan 31, 2014 live at the brixton academy by simon parkes and js rafaeli. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Find and reserve guaranteed parking near carling brixton academy. Which would be best to have some chance of seeing the band rather than the. Simons blog simon parkes simon parkes official website. An exclusive brixton interview with simon parkes the man. Simons studio is now based in midwales, powys, uk and trading under frozen uk.
Mar 27, 2014 simon parkes at surrey performing arts library talking about his book live at the brixton academy. Kurt cobain killed himself just weeks before his band were due to play at londons brixton academy. Simon parkes books list of books by author simon parkes. He also had a seemingly bottomless collection of anecdotes. List of all upcoming concerts, gigs and tour dates that are taking place in 2020 at o2 academy brixton, brixton.
Read the signs tho as it can change even down one street. Online library archive for easy reading any ebook for free anywhere right on the internet. See all books authored by simon parkes, including summer places. Find parking charges, opening hours and a parking map of all brixton academy car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and private garages. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. After leaving the academy, simon parkes went on to run the coronet in elephant and castle, as well as numerous other projects. Ive never been to the brixton academy but am thinking of buying tickets to a gig there later in the year. With his motley team of muscles and charm, he transformed an abandoned theatre in brixton into the best live music venue in the uk. In this extract from his new book, venue owner simon parkes recalls the. It seemed as though the building was resigned to failure as a rock venue, but brixton newcomer simon parkes saw huge potential in the building, not only as a music venue but as the epicentre of brixton culture. This facinating book details the highs and lows of rejuvinating south west londons live music scene, turning the brixton academy into one of the uks bestloved venues. In 1982, aged twentythree, simon parkes paid 1 for a virtually derelict building in brixton.
Read live at the brixton academy a riotous life in the music business by js rafaeli available from rakuten kobo. There is limited parking around o2 academy brixton. Jan 25, 2018 david bowie panel talk january 2018 simon parkes, the man who purchased the brixton academy for just. With his motley team of muscles and charm, he transformed an abandoned theatre in brixton into the best live music venue. See above about how to book for the access platform. Mar 18, 2014 an exclusive brixton interview with simon parkes the man who bought brixton academy for. See tickets tickets for events at o2 academy brixton, london. Simons book, the brixton academy a riotous life in the music business, is a must.
Simon parkes is the author of live at the brixton academy 4. Great book for anyone who has been to the brixton academy. The concert history of o2 brixton academy london, uk. Jan 23, 2014 download live at the brixton academy pdf book pdfbooks in 1982, aged twentythree, simon parkes paid. You can find out more about it by reading simon parkes live at the brixton academy great book. David bowie panel talk 2018 brixton academy owner simon.
From an opening story involving booking a band to play the academy using a coke dealer as a secret weapon, to being the subject of tear gas. Luke massey caught up with simon to find out more about his incredible journey. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get. There are 6 ways to get from slough to brixton by train, subway, bus, taxi or car. O2 academy brixton is an internationally renowned, grade ii listed, award winning concert venue hosting live music, club nights, comedy shows and more. A riotous life in the music business by rafaeli, js, parkes, simon isbn. Live at the brixton academy by simon parkes and js rafaeli. What to do when nirvana are playing your venue, but kurt. Jan 24, 2014 in this extract from his new book, venue owner simon parkes recalls the chaos in the days that followed read tim lewiss interview with simon parkes gallery. Over the next fifteen years he turned it into britains most iconic music venue. Slough to brixton 6 ways to travel via train, subway. A place to share thoughts and photographs on music and related paraphernalia.
Jan 24, 2014 simon parkes turned a rundown cinema bought for. The poguesyoung ned of the hill live at the brixton. Live at the brixton academy by simon parkes and js rafaeli the. Here are the gigs that built the academys reputation as picked by js rafaeli, coauthor with former academy owner simon parkes of live at the brixton academy a new book. You can purchase tickets at uk or call them on 08444 999 999. The poguesyoung ned of the hill live at the brixton academy 2001. A riotous life in the music business by js rafaeli, simon parkes isbn. Simple, no nonsense south american food that packs a mighty punch and wont hurt your wallet. Simon parkes brixton academy book, solr in action download pdf, live at the brixton academy. He currently plays in a band as well as cowriting this book. Brixton academy has always been a special venue to me.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading live at the brixton academy. Parking near brixton academy page 1 music pistonheads. Right on the fringes of brixton market, book mongers specialises in buying and selling books on all sorts of subjects. A riotous life in the music business by simon parkes and j s rafaeli at. It boasts the largest fixed stage in europe, which has seen a flood of renowned artists perform, including madonna, lady gaga, rihanna, florence and the machine and many more. Simon parkes after leaving brixton academy, simon parkes went on to run the coronet in elephant and castle, as well as numerous other projects. Parkes, who released a book about his experiences live at the brixton academy. He also got his life back, got married, had three sons, and did all the things he couldn\\t do when he was running the brixton academy. Situated in brixton, south london, england, the building has hosted a range of leading rock acts since becoming a music venue in 1983. London is a city of countless music venues but in my eyes playing brixton was the true sign of a successful band. View o2 brixton academys concert history along with concert photos, videos, setlists, and more. Unlike print books, digital books are subject to vat. If you love music, youll enjoy reading about the incredible bands that have graced the academy. Simon parkes, a man in the right place at the right time, takes you through the ups and downs of owning a venue with such style you wont want to put this book down.
O2 academy brixton brixton calendar, concerts 2020, music. Live at the brixton academy download pdfepub ebook. This is a thrilling ride through brixton and the music scene in the 80s and 90s. For true bibliophiles, they also stock a range of first editions and. A brief history of brixton academy south london club. This does not sound like a random joe gone crazy, far more like someone well. David gray live at brixton academy december 2000 discogs. The maximum capacity is 4,921 3,760 standing downstairs. Faith no more, brixton academy, london the independent.
The ticket options are stalls standing and circle unreserved seatingrear standing. Faith no more, legendary funkmetallers back together for the first time in over a decade, in front of a full brixton academy packed full of patient fans who have waited so long for this moment. This is our favourite place to drop into before heading to a gig at the brixton academy. Eastern long island and new england, and live at the brixton academy. Some of the residential roads out the back off the stockwell road are free either after 530pm or 630pm. Stephen silverlock october 18, 2014 dont worry too much if theres a long queue outside, its quite easy to get near the front once inside without pushing. Live at brixton academy 1991 full show remastered youtube. From backstage rock star debauchery to mixing it up with heavy brixton gangsters, his story is a wild ride. Please scroll down to the red must listen video and notes from simon parkes if you. Jan 30, 2014 simon parkes the man who bought brixton academy for. View prices, availability and restrictions for onstreet and offstreet options and book your space in advance for peace of mind. Rock fans will, of course, buy this book for its picaresque account of backstage encounters with the likes of robert plant, eric clapton and a.
After leaving brixton academy, simon parkes went on to run the coronet in elephant and castle, as well as numerous other projects. The uk duo will headline o2 academy brixton on march 27th, 2020. Brixton was a place which had riots rather than rock star appeal. The o 2 academy brixton, is one of londons leading music venues, nightclubs and theatres.
Brixton area guide find the best things to do in brixton. Dec 06, 2014 simon parkes ran the brixton academy for 15 years. O2 academy brixton is an internationally renowned, grade ii listed, awardwinning concert venue hosting live music, club nights, comedy shows and more with visitors travelling from all over the world it truly is a destination in its own right for music fans. Live at the brixton academy by simon parkes free mobi epub ebooks download. Jan 23, 2014 after leaving the academy, simon parkes went on to run the coronet in elephant and castle, as well as numerous other projects. Brixton academy, which holds major pop concerts, and clubs including the fridge, mass at st matthews church, the windmill and the telegraph fuel the buzz of. Discover amazing things to do in brixton including the best bars, restaurants, live music venues and clubs, from pop brixton to phonox and the ritzy. A riotous life in the music business by js rafaeli. Live at the brixton academy by simon parkes free ebooks. Download live at the brixton academy pdf book pdfbooks.
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