Mish:Mash Events Review

Decent venue for a gig, but loses a star because of the poor selection of drinks, and all of which is at silly prices.

Saw hip hop hooray and the sound was terrible. Too much treble and it was peaking and clipping to the point it was distorting and way too loud for ears. My ears were still ringing the next day.

Went to see Scouting For Girls here, and it it was a good venue, excellent sound system. Could do with a lick of paint and a tidy up though, looking a little bit shabby in some places.

Great atmosphere for like minded people out for q good night

The sound was all over the place. The '68's guitarist could barely be heard, the guitar for Alien Ant Farm sounded great, it's just a shame the bass sounded dreadful (because he was using orange, neon strings which sound....awful. on any More

Sexy barmaids draw you in to an expensive pint BUT to say there was more than one even in that place is soundproofed well! Not the best if you don't like stairs but don't pass on it because it's actually decent

Average venue with borderline criminal drinks prices

I loved the place. Unlike many places this one had air-conditioning, Good sound and loved the lighting effects. It had at least 3 bars so not much waiting for a drink too.

Enjoyed concert no problem getting in or out even get free water at bar

To hot you can hardly breathe and the toilet was dirty I went to see marshmello

Average live venue. Poor drink selection. What you d expect from an O2 academy.

Place gets some big named bands but have found that sometimes the sound is hit or miss when bands are playing. The beer is very overpriced and last time I was there I was appalled at how bad the security was when seeing what looked like underage teenagers running around drunk and none of them stepped in to stop them acting on like idiots.

Small but it hosts some decent bands. So unlike the boring, mainstream, vanilla detritus you get at the arena just down at the river.

Great venue. Lots of atmosphere. Can see some evident wee stains on wall though. Not big problem.

The most overheated, over-cramped, overpriced place in Newcastle. A venue that doesn't seem to tailor towards anyone - bands, single artists or DJs... they all sound shocking in the O2. Organisation of cloakrooms are abismal, waited nearly two hours for my coat in the past.

Great atmosphere for concerts drinks at bar extremely expensive

Good venue with Good view of stage from anywhere in the arena. Staff also very helpful

Fantastic experience, loved how there were no doorman in toilet, perfect for the b gle

First time at the O2 Academy, brilliant old school live music venue, down in the stalls midway, where it's all happening.

Skunk Anansie, what can I say apart from outstanding. Got to be one of the best live bands I've seen for a good while. The passion & energy they play with 25 years on is something special.

They had the audience bouncing from the first to last song nearly 2 hours on.

What an amazing sound they had tonight, testament to a great sound crew & PA at the O2.

10 out of 10, will visit again.

Came to see Giggs and security was lit and done an excellent job ensuring safety without being over the top.
Bar is easy to get to and plenty space to see the stage. All good

Overpriced drinks, bad beer, stinking toilets, overworked staff, understaffed bars, you can't see anything if you're under 7', and the sound is terrible. Apart from that it's ok.

Fantastic venue...
Train are one of the best live bands...

Just been had with daylight robbery at the box office buying two tickets for a gig!

I've been a regular patron at this venue since it opened, even before it was the 02 and have seen hundreds of bands with various priced tickets over the years but feel the need to comment about the recent over inflated 'extras' now added to basic ticket prices.


Used to be a couple of pound at most and non at all when paying with cash but no difference to online now. I should have just bought my priority tickets online.

02 Newcastle, this additional pricing structure needs to be made more transparent online and at the box office instead of just adding it on to general ticket price and expecting paying customers to accept it without question!

Sound engineer could have done a little better from what I seeing though the main act seemed to have a lot more assistance to ensure good sound quality

Bands I have seen here have rarely disappointed. Sound system has improved over the years. Contactless payments at the bars is much easier now, if expensive for drinks (although the Star Inn across the road provides convenient and more reasonable pre-drinks).

Love it. A great venue to get up close and wotsit to the bands. Sound is usually fine, bars easily accessible (if a tad pricey, but hey-ho). Staff are really friendly and helpful. Along with the City Hall a much better venue to see a band (compared to the aircraft hanger across the city).

Steel Panther, The Darkness, The Rews also Wayward Sons... two great nights, well organized.

Went to see All Saints with my daughter- fantastic!

Love this venue always get great bands and artists parking free if you wait till after 6.30 and not to far from the academy

Live the little room upstairs, you get that up close esperance which is rare at gigs these days.

Great staff, great venue and great band, WASP, on tonight, shame the sound was awful.

Enjoyed seeing the South Martin's. Good music, good venue

I really enjoyed the night 90s 2 unlimited where worth waiting for. So expensive for drinks and the toilets hummed but on the whole was good atmosphere

OK venue, acoustics a bit iffy sometimes, very hot and sweaty, beer prices a rip off and tastes of nowt. It's a nightmare to get parked anywhere near but handy for the Central Station.

Seen papa roach last night, great gig and sound quality was excellent

The worst venue to see a band in. Once you're in, you can't leave, not to get cash, meet a friend or anything. Drinks are massively over priced, like 4 quid for a coke over priced. Avoid

Ocean colour scene were unbelievable but venue is a hole

Had a great night at festival of the dead. I don't know why it had so many bad reviews, the staff were curtious and helpfulYep the toilets smelt a bit but what do you expect in a small venue. The drinks were expensive but it is city priced . Will definitely go again

Great place to enjoy a band or performance, floors can get a but sticky depending on the crowd

Good small-sized gig venue. Generally a little bit less well maintained than you'd like but staff are always good and the acoustics carry well. Seated balcony available. Drinks prices are obviously in line with the fact you're a captive audience, but not so eye-watering you think you've been charged twice as some places.

Great venue but the drink prices are an absolute rip off

Good venue, sound quality is decent. Bar is very expensive.

Awesome Venue, travelled up couple of times for gigs and never been disappoints... and the have 2 pint's of beer... what more could you want!

Great for medium sized gigs. Other than that I'm always mortal here

Good sound however atmosphere is not as pleasant as other venues, staff are rude. Was randomly breathalysed and rudely told to leave despite my reading being green. Don t plan on coming back.

Great venue. Could do with a better variety of beers. Haway, Academy, get a couple of local craft beers in bottle or can. There's plenty to choose from

Excellent view of the stage even at the back seated

I work there so of course I think it is great. Kind of traditional, seedy music venue, what more could you want

Good venue, good sound, went to see UFO, would have given it five stars but not the atmosphere of the old Mayfair!

Megan Dhalai was fab performing tonight 3rd year running and a great venue.

Good venue. Good bands. Friendly staff.
Extortionate beer prices for floppy glasses of warm piss.

Old skool venue, great atmos and some great acts lined up for the coming months.

Shite sound, shite drinks, shite crowds, good management

Canny night. Drinks pricey but seemed professionally run.

Always feel like gigs are more intimate and up close here. That could be the gigs I go to but always have a great time.

Fantastic venue bringing some great bands to the north east. The Dead South were excellent, with a full house cheering them on