Opening in September 2003, Carling Academy Islington is situated in the heart of fashionable Islington, a 17,000 square foot purpose built venue, with a capacity of 800. Carling Academy 2 Islington is the adjoining smaller space re-designed as a stand alone venue showcasing hot up-and-coming bands (capacity 250) and easily converts to an extra room for club nights. It is the McKenzie Group's seventh concert venue and third site in London, and an ambition realised for MKG MD John Northcote to capture acts of all sizes and stages in the Capital. Carling Academy Islington fits perfectly alongs...