The Racketeers // PILOTS // High Windows // Blockade // Sam J Martin

Meet the lineup

The Racketeers

The Racketeers are a garage rock act formed in Leeds. The band have built a loyal following, playing headline slots at venues across the North and London.

The band released their album ‘Toothache’ in 2020, inspired by artists su... view artist profile

PILOTS

THINK ROLLING STONE ROSES MEETS SOME BEATLES, ON THE BACK OF A CLASH WITH A BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB, WHO THOUGHT THEY WERE DANDY WARHOLS IN A DEPECHED VERVE MODE AFTER HANGING OUT WITH SOME BEACH BOYS WHILST BEING CHASED BY‐A‐T-REX AND SOM... view artist profile

High Windows

Formed in Leeds, they cut their teeth in the city’s famous indie venues. They are now based in hometown London, and released their debut single Love At The End Of The World on 25th November 2022, featured in the Evening Standard’s &lsq... view artist profile

Blockade

Bursting on to the London alt-rock scene, Blockade bring hard-hitting rock & metal riffs, soulful vocals, and mosh pit beatdowns to the party; for fans of: Nothing But Thieves, Royal Blood & Si... view artist profile

Sam J Martin

Sam J. Martin is a London based alternative pop singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who’s influences range from the nostalgic and layered sounds of alternative, guitar driven indie pop to the raw, visceral and human feel of neo soul ... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

18:00

MINIMUM AGE

Ages 8+ (I.D may be required, Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult 18+)

TICKET PRICE

£11.50 ADV / £14 OTD

CAPACITY

250

Terms

Security – Bag Policy
Large bags – including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag – and it’s preferable you don’t – please make sure it’s small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15cm

The venue

Located in vibrant North London, O2 Academy Islington hosts live music and club nights from established acts looking for an intimate performance atmosphere and new and emerging artists cutting their teeth in the capital. Opening on 19 September 2003 with an immense show from US rockers Alkaline Trio, an impressive list of acts followed in their footsteps onto the stage with Muse, The Cure, Eminem, Beck, KISS, Biffy Clyro and The Script all playing at the venue in its early years.