The £2m project will be completed in September, with state of the art facilities both front of house and backstage. "We have been working closely with the local authorities to increase the overall site capacity and we're delighted with this new offering for touring artists and promoters. We plan to operate up to three separate rooms if required, and can increase the auditorium of Carling Academy Oxford for larger touring acts, utilising the maximum lower floor space. The upstairs 'Zodiac' room can also run at the same time with a flexible capacity for developing artists.," says AMG operations director, Steve Forster.
"The venue will still have an additional smaller room, Bar Academy, which will be a fantastic space for developing artists. Following the format set by our Birmingham and Islington operations, our knowledge and expertise ensures we can offer the most varied configurations for this venue for all level of acts and maximise the potential of its operation, running multiple gigs and clubs," adds Carl Bathgate, Carling Academy Oxford general manager.
(Jim Evans)
