O2 Academy Newcastle Info



Directions: From A19: On A19 heading North continue forward along the Sunderland Bypass (signposted Tyne Tunnel). At Testo’s Roundabout take the 1st exit onto Newcastle Road - A184 (signposted The South, Gateshead). Continue forward across past Heworth Metro Station towards Gateshead/Newcastle. At roundabout take the 3rd exit, then merge onto the A167 (signposted Newcastle, Consett). Continue forward onto the B1307. Upon Entering Newcastle Upon Tyne bear left onto Westgate Road. At traffic signals bear left onto the A6115 (signposted Newcastle Central Station). Turn right and continue forward onto Clayton Street. At traffic signals turn right onto Westgate Road - Newcastle Academy is on corner of Westgate Road/Clayton Street. From A1: On A1, follow signposts to Newcastle Upon Tyne and then for Newcastle City Centre. At the Cow Hill Interchange branch left signposted City North and West. At traffic signals turn right, cross road bridge and continue following signs for City Centre, Gateshead. At Gallowgate Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A189 (signposted The South, Gateshead) and turn left onto Westgate Road. At traffic signals continue forward onto Westgate Road. O2 Academy Newcastle is on corner of Westgate Road/Clayton Street. .

Public Transport: Central Station and Metro links just 5 minute walk from Newcastle Academy. Several bus stations within reasonable walking distance including Haymarket and National Express.

Venue Box Office Information: Open from 12pm - 4pm Monday to Saturday. Open until 6pm on Thursdays. No booking fees charged for cash transactions.

Box Office Collections/Venue pickup: Available from when the doors open (unless otherwise stated). Ensure you have the original card used to make the booking as well as your TicketWeb confirmation code.

General Policies: Terms and Conditions: Purchase of this ticket signifies agreement to the following: * Current licensing laws are strictly enforced. * Right of admission is reserved. * Ticket holder may be subject to search – any persons found in possession of weapons of any description may be refused entry and/or the items seized will be logged and handed over to the Police. * No professional type audio/visual or any digital recording equipment will be allowed into the venue. * Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. * Ticket holders consent to any filming and sound recordings as members of the audience. * Ticket holders may be subject to continuous sound levels which may cause potential damage to hearing. * Ticket holders may be exposed to strobe lights. * A no re-admission policy is strictly enforced. * No bottles, cans, alcohol or food is to be brought into the venue. * No illegal substances may be brought into or taken on the premises. Any one caught in possession of such Substances will be ejected from the premises and may be reported to the police. * No entry fees will be refunded following ejection or refused entry. * Please respect our neighbours and make as little noise as possible on leaving the venue. * Only customers in possession of a valid ticket will be admitted into the venue. Lost, stolen or misplaced tickets Will not be replaced. * Any person throwing drinks or other items in the venue will be removed from the premises without refund and may be liable for damages caused to equipment. * Please note that the O2 Academy Newcastle operates a 'No Crowd Surfing' policy on the grounds of safety. Any person participating in such activity may be removed from the premises without refund. O2 Academy Newcastle adopts a neighbour friendly policy so please make as little noise as possible on leaving the venue and make full use of Designated car parks and local transport. Please do not park on nearby residential streets. Nearest Metro and Railway Station – Central Station. For more travel info call Newcastle Information Centre 0191 277 8000.

Age Restrictions: Due to sound levels, crowd profiles at shows and the facilities at venues, AMG restrict the age of those attending events to children aged 8 & over. We strongly discourage bringing any child under the age of 8 to shows. We do not recommend subjecting children to loud music over a sustained period of time.

All under 14s must be accompanied at all times by a competent person over the age of 18 (over 16 for O2 Academy Glasgow) and where available at a venue, seated in the balcony or seated area. Children who appear to look under the age of 14 that arrive at a show and cannot prove they are 14 or over may be refused entry depending upon the type of the show. This decision will be made by the duty manager. No more than 2 children per adult over 18 (in the case of O2 Academy Glasgow adult must be over 16).

Wheelchair Access: If a customer requires access to the disabled access area at O2 Academy Newcastle they must call the Venue’s Box Office Manager on 0191 260 2020 between 10am and 6pm Monday to Friday or email disabledbookings@o2academynewcastle.co.uk to book their tickets and notify the venue of any specific requirements. Spaces are limited but the venue will do whatever they can to accommodate your needs. Persons who purchase tickets for other areas of the venue may not be able to use the designated disabled access area if it is full. All persons who are registered disabled are entitled to a free carer’s ticket so please take this into consideration when booking your ticket(s).

Miscellaneous:

Parking Facilities: There are several car parks in the area, the nearest being Fenkle St, 24 hour pay and display.

Capacity: 2000