Angelus Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 O2 ABC was almost completely destroyed due to a fire in the building next door. Saw Black Star Riders there about 14 months ago and I was due to see Uria Heep there in December, also saw The Tubes in the art school before the last fire in 2015. Major loss to all concerned for both buildings and hope both can be re-built or salvaged in some way. How many other great venues have we lost over the years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoRhino Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I played in the smaller hall downstairs and upstairs saw the Rezillos, Ritchie Sambora and Wilko Johnson. All on different nights of course. A great venue. I think it held about 1300 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 The O2 Abc was a great venue. Saw a few bands there over the years. Can't see it getting rebuilt somehow which is a great shame but never say never. La belle angel was rebuilt in Edinburgh after burning down but has lost its character. Edinburgh is shocking for losing music venues... Mainly due to property development or new neighbours complaining about noise (so don't move next door to something you don't like! ... That's another debate) The Venue was a great place to see bands, the original Labelle Angel, Cas Rock Cafe, the Picture House, to name but a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borntohang Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I was playing in the first floor room there a few weeks back for the Stag and Dagger festival. Good venue and great team dealing with us. Massive shame about the Art School - I was hoping to get a look at it but we were soundchecking all afternoon and I couldn't be bothered with the trek up the hill in the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 That`s a great shame, we played there last year, fantastic venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz666 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 19 minutes ago, gs_triumph said: The O2 Abc was a great venue. Saw a few bands there over the years. Can't see it getting rebuilt somehow which is a great shame but never say never. La belle angel was rebuilt in Edinburgh after burning down but has lost its character. Edinburgh is shocking for losing music venues... Mainly due to property development or new neighbours complaining about noise (so don't move next door to something you don't like! ... That's another debate) The Venue was a great place to see bands, the original Labelle Angel, Cas Rock Cafe, the Picture House, to name but a few. Ah The Venue, about the same size as an aircraft seat but my favourite place of all time. During the 90's I must have seen every metal band there was play there, was a wonderful time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 A real shame I played there a couple of times in the small and larger venue. Fantastic pace and great team. So sorry to have see and hear about this. I'm glad no one was hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I'm old enough to have seen films in the place.... followed by a few bands. A shame. I wonder if it'll be back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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