Re: Best/Worst Venues : Sat Mar 30, 2013 11:44 pm  

Not really got a worse as the band/gig make the night special.

I like the Picturedrome, Holmfirth and the Leadmill in Sheffield as i find them more intimate and a better atmosphere than bigger places.

Re: Best/Worst Venues : Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:23 am  

Nottingham Rock City is a quality venue which generally draws big crowds and much cheaper beer prices than the £4 a pint O2 Academy rip off.

The Vic in Derby is a s*** hole but its our s*** hole and puts on some great bands plus is easy to sneak in free too so deserves a mention.

Re: Best/Worst Venues : Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:25 am  

Best;
Shepherds Bush Empire
Bush Hall - Shepherds Bush (I like it in the bush.......)
Ritz Manchester
Portsmouth Guildhall (but can be full of d*ckheads)
Cardiff Uni
Royal Albert Hall
Basingstoke Anvil

Worst
Southampton Guildhall
Hammersmith Odeon/Apollo/Academy (or what ever else it's calling it's self this week)
Wembley Arena
Brighton Arena

Re: Best/Worst Venues : Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:38 pm  

Best:

Brixton Academy (although the area is a bit dodgy, class venue though)
Manc Apollo/ deaf institute
Northampton Roadmenders
Mad Ferret, Preston

Worst:

Apart from the soulless arenas mentioned by most on here there are very few I'd call terrible.

Re: Best/Worst Venues : Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:33 pm  

Does anyone think the new Leeds Arena might be on peoples best list when it opens? I know most people (me included) dislike arena venues but with the different design the audience should be closer to the stage

Re: Best/Worst Venues : Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:53 pm  

MOT wrote:

Does anyone think the new Leeds Arena might be on peoples best list when it opens? I know most people (me included) dislike arena venues but with the different design the audience should be closer to the stage

I'm with you on this, potential to be fantastic

Re: Best/Worst Venues : Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:14 pm  

MOT wrote:

Does anyone think the new Leeds Arena might be on peoples best list when it opens? I know most people (me included) dislike arena venues but with the different design the audience should be closer to the stage

Why is that, what are these design features?

Re: Best/Worst Venues : Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:16 am  

this should explain it http://www.leeds.gov.uk/leisure/Pages/Design.aspx "Fan shape" I still think it will be too big to get any intimacy but should be a lot better than the likes of the MEN and sheffield arena.

this should explain it http://www.leeds.gov.uk/leisure/Pages/Design.aspx "Fan shape" I still think it will be too big to get any intimacy but should be a lot better than the likes of the MEN and sheffield arena.

Re: Best/Worst Venues : Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:43 pm  

The Star and Garter in Manchester a cracking little venue, very diy, very punk.

Re: Best/Worst Venues : Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:37 pm  

MOT wrote:

Also not sure if it is Night & Day but in manchester one venue has a massive pillar in the middle of the standing area and also a dog leg bend. Only been once and would try and avoid it at all costs again.

More than sure that's The Roadhouse.
A few fave venues over the years, as mentioned above The Star & Garter,Night & Day Café, Band On The Wall, The Ritz and The Wychwood in Ashton Under Lyne.
Worst has to be Academy 1 next door to Manchester Uni and Manchester Apollo before they had removable seats downstairs.