What did KOKO in Camden used to be called?
KOKO (previously called The Music Machine and Camden Palace) is a concert venue and former theatre in Camden Town, London, England.
Will KOKO reopen?
London venue KOKO will reopen in spring 2022 following a huge £70million restoration and redevelopment project.
When did KOKO shut?
Koko, which has hosted artists such as Kanye West, Madonna, Prince and The Rolling Stones, closed in 2019 for refurbishment. In January 2020 a fire badly damaged the Camden venue’s famous copper dome and delayed renovation works.
Who has performed at KOKO Camden?
Greats such as The Clash, The Sex Pistols, The Jam, Iron Maiden, The Faces, The Rolling Stones and the Boomtown Rats all played the venue, to name but a few. After being renamed the Camden Palace in 1982, this was the first UK venue to host a Madonna gig in 1983.
When did Camden change to KOKO?
In the 1970s it became a live music venue, called The Music Machine, and in 1982 became the Camden Palace, and in 2003 or 2004 it was renamed once again as KOKO.
Who owns KOKO nightclub?
“It’s been a challenging two years since the fire and then rolling straight into the pandemic,” says CEO Olly Bengough, who bought the venue and rebranded it as KOKO back in 2004. “So to be on the last stretch and looking forward to launching next spring is obviously a great moment for my team and everyone at KOKO.
Is KOKO Camden open?
Camden’s KOKO will reopen with a rooftop restaurant, pizzeria and a cocktail bar in its dome. The pizzeria and taproom will be open to everyone, not just concert-goers and will serve artisanal pizza, small plates, breakfast, brunch and cocktails with, we’re told, a generous selection of beers on tap.
Is KOKO London open?
The much-loved London music venue KOKO is set to officially reopen in spring 2022. The venue, which is located on 1A Camden High Street in north London, initially shut in 2019 for a planned £70million refurbishment.
What capacity is KOKO?
1,410
KOKO/Capacity
Who has performed at KOKO?
Famous London music venue Koko, where Prince and Madonna have performed, to reopen after fire. Historic London music venue KOKO, where the likes of Madonna, Prince, Amy Winehouse and Coldplay have performed, will re-open next spring following a $100 million revamp.
When did the Astoria close?
15 January 2009
The London Astoria was a music venue, located at 157 Charing Cross Road, in London, England. Originally a warehouse during the 1920s, the building became a cinema and ballroom….London Astoria.
| Capacity | 1,600 – 2,000 |
| Opened | 1976 |
| Closed | 15 January 2009 |
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| festivalrepublic.com (archived) |
What happened to the Astoria?
The London Astoria was a music venue, located at 157 Charing Cross Road, in London, England. Originally a warehouse during the 1920s, the building became a cinema and ballroom. In 2009 the venue closed, and was demolished as part of the development plans of the Crossrail project.