Moonshine Heavies // Xanadu // Mantis State // Sleep Walking Animals // A Different Kitchen

Meet the lineup

Moonshine Heavies

Moonshine Heavies are a six-piece Rock’n’Roll band from London. Last summer they headlined Camden Rocks All Dayer after also headlining 02 Academy Islington a few months prior. In late 2022, the group topped the bill at London’s ... view artist profile

Xanadu

Xanadu is a band from London focusing mainly on Rock, Funk, Soul, and Pop music. Playing songs from the album ‘Tangerine’ by India France, one of the members of the band, but incorporating new material as well. Xanadu was formed by 5 y... view artist profile

Mantis State

First formed at Leeds Conservatoire, Mantis State’s signature sound has been widely praised for meticulously balancing soulful vocals, heavy riffs, warm brass and ambient electronics.

After relocating to London, Mantis State have sold... view artist profile

Sleep Walking Animals

Self-confessed reprobates with choir boy pipes, SWA grew up as friends in Manchester. It was only natural for them to eventually form a band bonded by a deep sense of brotherhood which penetrates through their music, recording ethic, and live show... view artist profile

A Different Kitchen

A Different Kitchen, a psychedelic endeavour challenging modern society. Emerging from the quiet of the Norfolk countryside, the quintet began making noise – where alt-indie meets post-punk. Inspired by global injustice and a devotion to for... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

6:00pm

MINIMUM AGE

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

TICKET PRICE

£10 Standard Advance
£12 On The Door

CAPACITY

250

STUDENT DEALS

NHS Staff and music students (ACM, BIMM and ICMP) can buy tickets on the door for £9. Valid NHS or student photo ID required and entry is subject to capacity.

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.