Research: Areas in North London- https://londonist.com/london/uncategorized/north-london-cultural-gems-museums-galleries-theatres -Regent's Park - King's Cross -Camden and north-west London -Islington -Highgate https://www.kfh.co.uk/north-london/
Crouch End • Highgate • Hornsey • Muswell Hill • Wood Green.
Finchley • Southgate • Palmers Green.
Music in North London- Typical genre: Grime,rap,indie,uk garage, drum & bass https://secretldn.com/music-venues-london/ 1. Wembley Stadium
Location: Wembley | Capacity: 90,000
Fleetwood Mac, P!nk, Spice Girls, and The Who are just a handful of acts that have performed at the stadium this year. This giant of a venue is primarily home to sporting events, so concerts may not come around all that often, but when they do…you know it’s going to make for an unforgettable night.
4. Alexandra Palace
Seeing a band in a palace is already pretty cool. So seeing a band in a palace that is has survived two fires, hosted the first ever television broadcast, and has seen millions of people experience extraordinary events for nearly 150 years is something you simply have to do. ‘Ally Pally’ may boast tradition in its beauty, but the acts that perform there are far from old news. Pixies, Hot Chip, Loyle Carner, AJ Tracey, and Bombay Bicycle Club are some of the upcoming acts at this truly unique venue. Arrive a couple of hours before the gig to sit on the grass and enjoy some of the best views of London.5. The Royal Albert HallLocation: Haringey | Capacity: 10,400 | Listing: Grade II
This Grade I listed building is undoubtedly one of the nation’s most treasured music venues. Looking at the empty venue, we can expect amazing nights of late night jazz and orchestras playing Harry Potter. What may come as a surprise is the range of other amazing events on offer – from techno nights with Jon Hopkins to grime get downs with Kano. With its 150th birthday approaching in 2021, we can be sure to expect even more history occurring in this astounding venue.
3. SSE Wembley Arena
Location: Wembley | Capacity: 12,500 | Listing: Grade II
Wembley Stadium’s next door neighbour may be a considerable downsize, but that’s not to say the concerts aren’t any less insane. From Giggs to Christina Aguilera, Jonas Brothers and Lewis Capaldi, the diversity in acts is unbeatable at this iconic venue.
As former railway engine repair sheds turned music venues go, The Roundhouse is without doubt the best in the entire world… In all seriousness though, it’s an incredible venue, and its unique history and architecture is what makes it so sensational (see the incredible roof as evidence). The building was transformed into a groundbreaking performing arts venue 50 years ago, and has welcomed legendary performances by Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Ramones and one of only two UK appearances by The Doors with Jim Morrison. Biffy Clyro, Happy Mondays and Jake Bugg are some of the artists to expect at The Roundhouse this year – the only venue of its kind.
10. O2 Forum, Kentish Town
Location: Kentish Town | Capacity: 2,300
From art deco cinema, to Irish dance hall, to bingo hall, back to dance hall…and finally to live music venue – this 1930’s spot has seen it all! Prince, Radiohead and Arctic Monkeys have graced the stage, and Primal Scream, Professor Green and Little Simz are soon to follow. Take a seat downstairs in the boujee booths, head up top for a great view from the balcony, or throw yourself into the mosh pit up front. Get down to Kentish Town for a night of music mayhem.
11. Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Location: Shepherd’s Bush | Capacity: 2,000 | Listing: Grade II
Once a TV studio-theatre producing some of the nation’s favourite shows, now an award-winning venue bringing the sweet sound of musical legends to our ears. Johnny Cash, Elvis Costello and Sex Pistols are just a few of those who have performed here…and that was only within the Empire’s first five years! Pearl Jam debuted here, Oasis celebrated ten years here and Prince played a near-three hour spectacle of guitar solos and jazzed-up medleys. Not one but TWO balconies guarantee you a phenomenal view at any of the amazing acts you choose to see at Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
13. Electric Ballroom
Location: Camden | Capacity: 1,500
What started as a busy Irish club playing host to performers such as Jim Reeves, has (80 years on) become Camden high street’s iconic music venue, which sees people queueing round the corner every day to watch bands from U2, The Clash, and Red Hot Chilli Peppers to Joy Division, The Smiths, and Blur.
From plane manufacturer, to labour exchange for soldiers, to Kings Cross Cinema. Blitzed in the war, re-opened again, host to ‘adult’ cinema (hello), and – with a few licenses revoked in between – a rocking live music venue. And Scala’s rebellious reputation shone through its musical personality too, with the likes of Iggy Pop and Hawkwind christening the stage in the 70s. Its popularity lives on, with modern performances from Lana Del Ray, Foo Fighters, Ed Sheeran, The Killers, Bombay Bicycle Club, Kaiser Chiefs, Run DMC, Sonic Youth, Jessie J, Die Antwoord and so many more. The venue now boasts a whopping four floors, with the main room spread across a series of terraces watching over a low dancefloor and stage. Scala is a great meeting place and a cracking addition to our music venues. 21. Dingwalls
Location: Camden | Capacity: 500
This iconic landmark inside Camden market has a colourful heritage which can be traced back to 1973. Home to Blondie’s UK debut, and a past hangout for the likes of The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Sex Pistols and The Stranglers. In recent years the stage has seen Noel Gallagher, the Foo Fighters, The Strokes, Caribou and Wolf Alice perform.
30. Boston Music Room
Location: Tufnell Park | Capacity: 250
The Dome’s little sister brings punk to Tufnell Park in intimate chaos, hosting the likes of Fugazi and Sham 69 in the 80s, and HECK, Turnstile and Creeper in more recent years. The venue has always been a place where acts of any genre can ‘cut their teeth’ – Blur and The White Stripes enraged the stage with hard indie in the nineties, while this century has seen The Hunna and Twenty One Pilots enjoy post-BMR success.
34. The Lexington
Location: Angel | Capacity: about 200
Your classic London boozer, turned lounge bar…turned rock & roll party. After enjoying their award winning food, and American craft beers, head upstairs for the latest and greatest bands, before dancing the night away as the DJs spins everything from 20s Jazz to post punk and the newest indie. A five minute walk from Angel, and a ten minute walk from Kings Cross, it’s also very well connected amongst London music venues.
Location: Shepherd’s Bush | Capacity: 2,000 | Listing: Grade II
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