Manchester Apollo

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  Manchester Apollo

  Ardwick Green Manchester M12 6AP uk
  

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  minus

  3rd September 2008

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  An average venue for music gigs / concerts. I have to disagree with previous comments about the sound being good. On multiple occasions I've found the sound muffled and I don't feel the venue has good acoustics. Parking at the venue is poor, I've paid for parking and there was a parking attendant on the car park yet I've had my car broken into and seen other instances of theft / vandalism. I understand that these acts are not the Apollo's fault but feel the venue could offer better parking facilities and security.
  
  The exterior of Manchester Apollo is shabby, run down and can be off putting but the inside of the venue is much better! If you are at a 'standing' gig (where all chairs are removed from the ground floor) the sloping floor is great and you can position yourself to get a good view. However at a 'sitting' gig I'd recommend sitting on the second floor since the slope is greater and the downstairs end of row chairs lack a decent view.
  

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  Manchester Apollo

  Ardwick Green Manchester M12 6AP uk
  

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  jennygold

  29th August 2008

  nice sized venue

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  this is an old cinema and on first sight doesn't look very appealing and infact looks a bit rough and like its in a slightly rough area. its just on the outskirts of the city centre towards gorton\belle view so you might not want to walk out there and would rather drive to a show. i however always walk and have never had any trouble, you have to bear in mind that when a gig is on alot of people walk out that way so its busy and the police are often around. its about 10 minute walk from all the pubs and bars so not far at all. the venue itself is great when you get inside. its a nice size for gigs, not to large or small. it used to get really smokey in there pre ban but now its ok. the sound has been great at all the gigs ive been to and even when i am at the front (standing) i have never been crushed.

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  Manchester Apollo

  Ardwick Green Manchester M12 6AP uk
  

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  lovinglife

  26th August 2008

  A great venue!

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  I have been to this venue alot of times to see bands here!
  Its quite a walk from piccadilly station and i find it really hard to drive there.
  The parking around the venue isnt free,its about a fiver!but if you drive down the road a little,its free.
  The sound in this venue is hit and miss, sometimes its really good then others its not so good!Wherever you stand in the apollo you can see the stage,its a sloping floor and theres also a sloping balcony for sitting only.This venue is farely big and the que outside can be a very long que.I do like this venue but there is others that are better in the town.

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  Manchester Apollo

  Ardwick Green Manchester M12 6AP uk
  

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  fatfacec82

  21st August 2008

  Manchester Apollo

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  I always think the downstairs of The Apollo feels a lot like The Brixton Academy and that's probably not such an original thought. The large floor slopes towards the stage so everyone gets a good view. It's a bit rubbish if you're sat upstairs but then don't buy those tickets! the sound is good and the atmosphere is always great.

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  Manchester Apollo

  Ardwick Green Manchester M12 6AP uk
  

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  niggle

  22nd October 2006

  Concerts and Comedy

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  An old 1930's ABC Cinema, this is a great venue for concerts and comedy of all varieties. It has a tradition of bringing some of the biggest artistes of the day. A unique seating scheme was introduced to allow the venue to take out and put back all the chairs on a regular basis. Good view from most spots and the acoustics are spot on in this intimate venue. Approximately mile South of Piccadilly Railway / Metrolink Station.

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