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Live Music in London

    • Bush Hall - London
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    • O2 Shepherds Bush Empire - London
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    • O2 Academy Brixton - London
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    • Jazz Café - London

      • 4. Jazz Café

      • Camden swingers and good food
        • Live Music
        • Camden
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    • Ain't Nothing But Blues Bar - London
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    • Half Moon (The) - London
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    • Roundhouse - London

      • 7. Roundhouse

      • Performing arts venue in a former railway shed
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    • 100 Club - London

      • 8. 100 Club

      • Leading Live Music Venue
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    • hmv Apollo Hammersmith - London

      • 9. hmv Apollo Hammersmith

      • Iconic live music & entertainment venue
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    • Royal Festival Hall - London
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  • London's music scene is legendary and thankfully many of the top music halls have been well preserved and still pumping out the music today. Our top ten list of London's best places for live music will have you front and center for your favorite acts.

    Shepherd's Bush is home to two of London's beloved music halls, Bush Hall and Shepherd's Bush Empire. Bush Hall was once a BBC Television theater and is still configured with theater style seating while the Empire is predominately a standing venue with ticketed seating offered in the balcony. Both venues offer an array of artists, sell out frequently and are located within walking distance of one another.

    Similar to the Empire is the O2 Academy, Brixton referred to by Londoners simply as 'Brixton'. It not located in the most desirable part of town although worth the journey to South London for the big name draws. Opened originally as a theater and cinema in 1929 the stage has hosted Madonna, Bob Dylan and The Clash and since becoming a music venue in the 80s.

    Listen to premier jazz while dining at Camden's Jazz Cafe. Not limited to jazz anymore, the club also hosts hip hop, funk and soul performances. Ain't Nothing But Blues Bar in Soho claims to be the best blues bar this side of the Atlantic ad has a schedule crammed with nightly acts. London's oldest music venue, the 100 Club, opened during WWII as a jazz club. The tight little club was popular for its punk scene and currently sees artists of all genres. Recently the club's future was at risk until saved with a new promoter recruited by Paul McCartney and members of the Rolling Stones.

    Keep your eyes open for flyers and signs. Many London pubs offer live music that will be advertised with a simple notice on the door.

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