William Eichler 02 May 2023

Petition to save venue after crush deaths hits 50,000

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A petition calling on Lambeth Council to save the O2 Academy Brixton after two people were tragically crushed to death last year has reached over 50,000 signatures.

Two people were killed last December during a gig by the singer Asake when a large number of people tried to enter the foyer.

Lambeth Council suspended the venue’s licence following a request by the Met police.

The Met is now seeking for the Academy Music Group-run venue’s licence to be revoked.

However, a petition to save the venue has now reached over 50,000 signatures.

Launched by Kent resident Stuart O’Brien, the petition says: ‘Brixton Academy is an iconic London music venue and should this cease to be so, another part of the musical landscape and history is lost forever.’

Commenting on the response to the petition, Mr O’Brien said: ‘I'm blown away by the response in the first 24hrs by all of you incredible people.

‘I've never done anything like this before, and honestly don't know what happens with this petition when it's done! But what I do know is there are a hell of a lot of live music lovers like me who care as much as I do about this iconic and culturally significant venue not being closed down and we are finding a voice!’

The council has been contacted for comment.

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