London Astoria, Music venue in City of Westminster, England.
Description
The London Astoria occupied a five-story building with an Italian Renaissance facade at 157 Charing Cross Road and held 2000 visitors during performances. The main hall extended across several levels with a central dance floor and raised areas on the sides.
History
The building served originally as a warehouse for Crosse & Blackwell from the late 19th century before being converted into a cinema in 1927. The transformation into a music stage occurred in 1976 and remained until closure in 2009 for the Crossrail project.
Culture
The stage served as a gathering point for rock concerts, where groups like Radiohead and The Cranberries recorded their live performances. Musicians and fans valued the room for its closeness and acoustics, which made the experience special.
Practical
The venue stood centrally in Westminster near Tottenham Court Road and was easy to reach on foot or by public transport. The building was demolished in 2009 and replaced later by the new Crossrail station.
Did you know?
The Mission played several concerts in a row there in 1988, all of which sold out, setting a record for the venue. This series took place during the peak of British alternative rock and drew fans from across the country.
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