O2 Academy Bournemouth

"I love this venue, first of all it's beautiful. They really have the sound nailed aswell, loud enough so the music is awesome but you can still hear yourself talk. Just saw The Cat Empire here and it was, as always, amazing!"

"Great place for live gigs, very close to stage, a good views from balcony too, bars were lretty good, although like most venues, bit overpriced, otherwise a lovely graded building to watch an icon of electronic music, Mr Gary Numan, what a great showman and show"

"A perfect case of don't judge a book by it's cover. Standing outside in the day you would be forgiven for wondering if you had the right place. It's on the high street, it's not the nicest of high streets to be fair, but then you head inside. A large open plan ground floor surrounded by balconies and frankly stunning architecture greets you. Staff are really friendly and helpful, bar prices not too extortionate (given its the south coast and a venue!) Toilet facilities are cosy but clean. The acoustics are just phenomenal though! Well worth a visit in my book."

"First time I've been here, and it is a very stunning and beautiful venue. Saw Pale Waves with my daughter. The lighting and the acoustics were great. Nice layout"

"I really like the set-up of this venue, it feels spacious and relaxed, easy to find a spot with a decent view. Toilets were also well set up compared to some other O2 venues I've visited and were still in a reasonable state after the show. Bar staff were observant and quick to serve, although I was surprised to be paying the same steep prices for a pint as in London venues. Over £6.50 for a pint of San Miguel is far too much!"