Once known as the Carling Academy Newcastle, its stage was graced by the likes of The Beatles. The venue re-opened as O2 Academy Newcastle and since then has established itself as one of the premiere music venues in Northeast England. It boasts of a magnificent auditorium with original features in the balcony, stairway and ceiling. Check out the who's who of the British indie scene or groove to the beats of local DJs that spin rock, metal, punk, and ska tunes.