What sort of a venue is The Academy in Dublin

Question

About what capacity is it, is it easy to find etc?

Are there any 24 hour multistory car parks nearby?

Answer 1

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

The Academy is Dublin's newest live music venue situated on Middle Abbey Street. It is a unique city centre venue that offers 4 floors of entertainment of every kind to music lovers of every persuasion. A 3 minute walk from the city's Ha'penny bridge, 30 second walk from O'Connell St and it's prime location on the LUAS tram line are just some of the factors that highlight it's appeal.

Live shows with international rock and pop acts are filling the calendar for 2008. Late night clubs at The Academy run from 11 o'clock Wednesdays through to Sundays.

A brand new state of the art "L Acoustics" sound system along with a new lighting rig has been installed.

The Main Room at The Academy is a room unrivalled by any other venue in the city. It holds 650 people standing, with a prominent stage that is viewable from every corner of the room. Raised seating areas are situated either side of the stage. The upper balcony which runs the entire perimeter of the room comfortably holds an additional 200 people.

The Green Room is The Academy's ground floor room. This room has a low slung ceiling and is ideal for live performances from electronic acts and DJs. The Green Room has a capacity of 550 people.

The Academy 2 is situated in the basement of the venue. A live room ideal for smaller bands, comedy shows and record launches, Academy 2 consists of booth seating and a stage set into the back wall.

The Chamber is a private VIP room, available on request, which will offer groups of up to 30 plush leather sofas and private waitress service.