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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/REX/Shutterstock (14092782h) Exterior view of a closed Brixton Academy as a two-day Lambeth Council hearing on the future of the iconic live music venue begins. The O2 Academy Brixton had its licence suspended after two people died and several others were injured as a result of a crush during an Asake gig in December 2022. Brixton Academy hearing, London, England, UK - 11 Sep 2023

Brixton Academy can reopen after deadly crowd crush - if it meets 77 conditions

UK September 15, 2023 By Sam Corbishley

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock (14092782h) Exterior view of a closed Brixton Academy as a two-day Lambeth Council hearing on the future of the iconic live music venue begins. The O2 Academy Brixton had its licence suspended after two people died and several others were injured as a result of a crush during an Asake gig in December 2022. Brixton Academy hearing, London, England, UK - 11 Sep 2023

Met denies wanting to shut down Brixton Academy after deadly crush

UK September 12, 2023 By Tom Sanders

Hearing to decide future of Brixton Academy following deadly crush starts today

UK September 11, 2023 By Jordan King

Asake pays tribute to people who died at his concert as he returns to London

Music August 21, 2023 By Rebecca Sayce

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Brixton's 02 Academy is cordoned by police off on December 16, 2022 at the Brixton O2 Academy in London, England. Police were called to the venue last night after a suspected crushing incident during a performance by the Nigerian Afrobeats singer Asake. Eight people were taken to hospital, four in critical condition. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Petition launched to save Brixton O2 from being permanently shut after crush

UK September 11, 2023 By Jordan King

The scene outside Brixton O2 Academy where police are investigating the circumstances which led to four people sustaining critical injuries in an apparent crush as a large crowd tried to force their way into the south London concert venue. Police were called to the venue at around 9.35pm on Thursday following reports that a large number of people were attempting to force entry during a performance by Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter Asake. Picture date: Friday December 16, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Brixton. Photo credit should read: James Manning/PA Wire

Brixton Academy could be permanently closed after deadly crush

UK April 26, 2023 By Sian Elvin

O2 Academy Brixton crush: Claims of not enough medical cover

'Only half the recommended medical staff' worked on night of Brixton O2 crush

UK February 23, 2023 By Charlotte Manning

Police officers outside Brixton O2 Academy where they are investigating the circumstances which led to four people sustaining critical injuries in an apparent crush as a large crowd tried to force their way into the south London concert venue. Police were called to the venue at around 9.35pm on Thursday following reports that a large number of people were attempting to force entry during a performance by Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter Asake. Picture date: Friday December 16, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Brixton. Photo credit should read: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Security guards at Brixton Academy ‘regularly took bribes of up to £1,000'

UK January 18, 2023 By Liam Coleman

A photograph taken on December 19, 2022 shows the O2 Academy concert venue in Brixton, south London, cordoned off by the British police following a crush outside the venue hosting a concert by Nigerian Afrobeats singer Asake, on December 15. - A 33-year-old woman died on December 17, 2022 morning after being seriously injured in the mob scene. Eight people had to be taken to hospital after being caught in the stampede. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Brixton Academy's licence suspended for three months after fatal gig crush

UK January 17, 2023 By Liam Coleman

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock (13671948a) A police cordon outside the O2 Academy Brixton on the morning after the show. One woman has died and two other people are in hospital in critical condition after they were crushed during a concert by Afropop singer Asake at the famous live music venue in south London. Woman dies after being crushed during Asake gig at Brixton Academy, London, England, United Kingdom - 16 Dec 2022

Brixton Academy to remain closed until April following deaths in crush at Asake gig

Showbiz January 13, 2023 By Emily Bashforth

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Thabo Jaiyesimi/SOPA Images/Shutterstock (13670946f) Police forensic investigators seen outside Brixton Academy after a crowd crush during an Asake concert in Brixton. The Brixton Academy organized a music concert on Thursday night, at the concert, the crowd got out of control of the authorities and led to a crowd crush. A total of 8 people are reported to be injured and were rushed to the hospital, out of which 4 are in critical condition. Brixton Academy crowd crush in London, UK - 16 Dec 2022

What gigs are at risk of cancellation after temporary closure of O2 Academy Brixton?

Music December 23, 2022 By Robert Oliver

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/Shutterstock (13671926b) A police cordon seen outside the O2 Academy Brixton on the morning after the show. A woman has died and two other people are in hospital in critical condition after they were crushed during a concert by singer Asake at the famous live music venue in south London. Brixton Academy incident in London, UK - 16 Dec 2022

Brixton Academy has its licence suspended after two killed in gig crush

UK January 16, 2023 By Liam Coleman

Family pay tribute to ‘selfless’ security guard who died after Brixton gig crush

UK December 21, 2022 By Gergana Krasteva

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Singer Asake 'devastated' over death of woman after crush at concert

Showbiz December 17, 2022 By Sabrina Barr

2ManyDJs postpone Brixton gig after tragic crowd crush at Asake concert

Showbiz December 16, 2022 By Rishma Dosani

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Reid/REX/Shutterstock (12242522cj) Groove Armada Close The Main Stage Of The Final Night - Tom Findlay Camp Bestival, Day 3, Dorset, UK - 01 Aug 2021

Groove Armada DJ Tom Findlay on his favourite London hotspots and venues

Music April 14, 2022 By Andrew Williams

Matt Goss performs in Brixton with his band Bros

Bros star Matt Goss takes epic tumble off stage during gig

Music July 6, 2019 By Precious Adesina

Review: Rag 'n' Bone Man serves up a refined set at Brixton Academy

Music December 12, 2019 By Joe Gamp

D6C6E1 Neil Tennant (L) and Chris Lowe of the British electronic dance music duo Pet Shop Boys pose for photographs during the presentation of their new album 'Elysium' in Berlin, Germany, 04 September 2012. Photo: Britta Pedersen

Pet Shop Boys scoop prestigious NME award

Music December 12, 2019 By Hannah Lawrence

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08:(EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) The Performers close the show at a special concert Celebrating David Bowie With Gary Oldman & Friends on what wold have been Bowie's 70th birthday at O2 Academy Brixton on January 8, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Brian Rasic/WireImage)

Review: David Bowie's tribute gig at Brixton Academy was the celebration of his life that we needed

Music December 12, 2019 By Nicholas Reilly