Now officially known as the HMV Apollo, Hammersmith Apollo has joined the ranks of venues bearing shamelessly corporate titles. Yet another live music emporium that began life as an art deco cinema, this 1930s building had a big refit in 2002 and still features the original 1932 Compton pipe organ. It now doubles as a 3,600-capacity all-seater theatre and a 5,000-capacity standing-room-only gig space, hosting everyone from Kenny Rogers to Slipknot. Highlights from Hammersmith Apollo's glittering history include 38 Beatles gigs from 1964-1965, David Bowie's last gig as Ziggy Stardust in 1973 and several concerts by Queen in 1979. It's also starred in various music DVDs from the likes of Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Kings Of Leon. Aside from music Hammersmith Apollo has a top-notch array of comedy, dance and kids shows from the biggest names in the biz, from 'Riverdance' to Russell Brand to SpongeBob Square Pants.
The stetson-toting US country and western star plays his MOR guitar tunes, sounding a bit like a countrified Nickelback.
Stage show of the originally Australian TV programme (here performed by a British cast) featuring a five-piece band. The production includes educational segments, introducing shapes and colours and...
Stephen Merchant, Russel Howard and other top comedians are appearing at LIVEstock 2009, a barnstorming one-off event that will see a host of Britain's top comedians take to the stage in support of...
Celebration of 50 years of the titanic Motown label, with a star-studded vocal lineup backed by the Funk Brothers and including former member of The Supremes, Laurence.
Minus legendary geetar misanthrope Ritchie Blackmore, but still boasting Messrs Gillan, Paice and Glover in the lineup, the '70s rock dinosaurs will no doubt treat the Jeremy Clarkson massive to su...
Minus legendary geetar misanthrope Ritchie Blackmore, but still boasting Messrs Gillan, Paice and Glover in the lineup, the '70s rock dinosaurs will no doubt treat the Jeremy Clarkson massive to su...
The legendary prog rockers bring their lengthy epics to London as part of the 'In The Present Tour', minus Rick Wakeman (his son Oliver fills in) and Jon Anderson (whose ill health sees his place f...
You've got to love this grouchy Welshman with his penchant for telling tall tales. He's without doubt one of the best comedians anywhere in the world right now. His skilful use of language is extra...
More melodically charged thrummings and strummings courtesy of David 'head-nodding' Gray as he announces further dates in support of his new-ish album, 'Draw The Line'.
He's back and as cutting, hilarious and vicious as ever. He will say offensive stuff so don't be babies and complain. It's what he does!
He's back and as cutting, hilarious and vicious as ever. He will say offensive stuff so don't be babies and complain. It's what he does!
He's back and as cutting, hilarious and vicious as ever. He will say offensive stuff so don't be babies and complain. It's what he does!
The all-new and exceedingly super supergroup comprising Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) rock your lame ass in their first headlin...
The all-new and exceedingly super supergroup comprising Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) rock your lame ass in their first headlin...
He's back and as cutting, hilarious and vicious as ever. He will say offensive stuff so don't be babies and complain. It's what he does!
The outrageously popular Hertfordshire screamo punks return with their unique blend of herky jerky hardcore with stabbing, Altern8 electronics, which they refer to as 'trancecore'.
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