Brixton Academy

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Mother of security guard killed in Brixton Academy crowd crush commences legal action against Academy Music Group saying “we will never let this rest”

Academy Music Group is facing legal action over the crowd crush that occurred during a sold out Asake show at the Brixton Academy in December 2022. The family of one of those who died, security guard Gaby Hutchinson, say they want answers about what caused the fatal incident at the London venue…

Chris Cooke • 22 Mar 2024

New call for witnesses to come forward one year on from Brixton Academy crowd crush

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New call for witnesses to come forward one year on from Brixton Academy crowd crush

The families of the two people who died during a crowd crush at an Asake show at the Brixton Academy last year have renewed their calls for witnesses to come forward on the one year anniversary of the tragedy…

Chris Cooke • 15 Dec 2023

AMG allowed to re-open Brixton Academy subject to meeting 77 conditions

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AMG allowed to re-open Brixton Academy subject to meeting 77 conditions

Following a two-day hearing last week, Lambeth Council’s licensing sub-committee has said that Academy Music Group can re-open the Brixton Academy, but only once 77 conditions are met to ensure the safety of concert-goers and employees after last year’s fatal crowd crush…

Chris Cooke • 18 Sep 2023

Lambeth Council's list of conditions for Brixton Academy to reopen

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Lambeth Council's list of conditions for Brixton Academy to reopen

Click to view the full Lambeth Council Licensing Sub-Committee Decision Liaison with Police and Licensing Authority 1. The Premises Licence…

CMU • 16 Sep 2023

Lambeth Council says it supports the re-opening of the Brixton Academy, but police still oppose AMG running it

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Lambeth Council says it supports the re-opening of the Brixton Academy, but police still oppose AMG running it

Lambeth Council's licensing committee is now considering the future of the Brixton Academy after hearing arguments from both AMG and London’s Metropolitan Police about changes that are planned at the venue following last year’s fatal crowd crush - police still think AMG’s licence should be revoked.…

Chris Cooke • 13 Sep 2023

Setlist Podcast: The looming decision on Brixton Academy’s future

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Setlist • 17 min read

Setlist Podcast: The looming decision on Brixton Academy’s future

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke discuss the future of Brixton Academy and Eminem’s battle with US presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 04 Sep 2023

CMU Digest 3 Sep 2023: BMI, Brixton Academy, Copyright Office AI review, Johnny & Associates, A Greener Future

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CMU Digest 3 Sep 2023: BMI, Brixton Academy, Copyright Office AI review, Johnny & Associates, A Greener Future

Five key developments in the music business this week, including the controversial changes at BMI, the Brixton Academy licensing hearing, the US Copyright Office’s new AI consultation, a damning report about Japan’s Johnny & Associates, and AGF’s new study on the environmental impact of festivals.…

Chris Cooke • 03 Sep 2023