Hammersmith Apollo, Art Deco music venue in Hammersmith, England
The Hammersmith Apollo is a theatre and concert hall in west London that was originally built as a cinema. The main hall shows curved lines, geometric patterns and gilded details on walls and ceiling, typical of design from the 1930s.
The building opened in 1932 as a cinema and showed films until the 1960s. In the following decades it shifted to live entertainment and became an important venue for rock concerts and theatre performances.
Bands and artists often mention this hall in interviews as one of the best places for live recordings in London. The audience sits and stands so close to the stage that a special connection forms between musicians and listeners during concerts.
The nearest underground station is only a few minutes walk away, making it easy for visitors to reach the building. The hall is large and offers several entrances, which makes entering and leaving during events easier.
The old cinema organ can still be seen in the building and shows the original function of the space as a picture house. Some concerts use this instrument for special acoustic moments during the performance.
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