O2 Academy Birmingham Birmingham reviews by real event-goers

Review of Nils Frahm

Mesmeric and captivating, from deep bass to near silent bare piano notes. An immersive evening, quite dear price wise but a long set over 2 hours. Venue could do with a spruce up

Review of Nils Frahm

Utterly superb gig, in a complete bombsite of a venue - Nils was moved to apologise for playing in such a 'hole'. I for one, will never return to it (or any other 'O2' venues of its ilk. They ruin the gig experience and fail to enhance the music.
Why are O2 in the music business other than to rip of both musicians and punters?
50gallons of black paint does not a great venue make.

Review of Nils Frahm

Utter perfection. Thanks for the amazing experience, Nils! Cannot wait for his next appearance in the Midlands, I'll be there. He was nice enough to meet fans outside the venue too - such a legend.

Review of Nils Frahm

Nils was great, one of the best shows I’ve ever seen!
Venue was awful, half full, balcony was shut and still really long queues for drinks. Also no Merchandise as apparently the venue insisted on taking 25%!
Unbelievable!

Review of Nils Frahm

Performance was excellent, but the venue was totally unsuitable as during quieter parts the performance was drowned out by swinging doors and bar staff. A seated venue would be much more suitable.

Review of Nils Frahm

Amazing music. Very average venue

Review of Nils Frahm

Brilliant music

Review of Nils Frahm

Nils is an amazing artist. Fantastic compositions and a brilliant pianist spanning classical and modern themes.

Review of Nils Frahm

Incredible artist – shame about the venue. Best thing I can say about the O2 Academy was that it's easy to find.

Review of Nils Frahm

Good evening

Review of Nils Frahm

He was incredible. Would always wanna see him again.

Review of Nils Frahm

Amazing perforomance by Nils Frahm,Highly recomended

Review of Nils Frahm

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Review of Nils Frahm

Watched Nils last night at the 02 Birmingham. Nils is a fantastic musician and really enjoyed the show! The crossover between classical + electronic was beautiful. Just shame there was no CDS/Posters/ for sale. He did say why there wasn't any merch but after he explained the story, I understood. Would love to see Nils perform again.

Review of Nils Frahm

Review of Nils Frahm

Nils was in top form, and worth the admission alone. However its easily the worst venue in Birmingham. It feels like a run down student bar with rude staff and security. 02 rob the artists asking them for 25% of their merch sales, and don't even let them sign for the fans due to "Health and Safety" reasons. 02 Have no love of music, its all just a branding exercise to own all these venues and put no investment in. Boycott and support independent venues.

Review of Nils Frahm

Seen Nils play out live several times. He is phenomenally talented but also real, humble and very engaging. A wonderful entertainer. However the O2 Birmingham is the worst venue I’ve ever seen him in. I know I’ll see Nils live again, but I’ll avoid the O2 Birmingham whenever possible.

Review of Nils Frahm

Wonderful performance but the O2 Academy is the worst venue in Birmingham and possibly the country and maybe even the world. Well done Nils for highlighting their awfulness.

Review of Nils Frahm

Review of Nils Frahm