Join in: Log In | Sign Up

 Tuesday 14th February
Home > London Guide > Venues > Shepherds Bush Empire

Shepherds Bush Empire

Shepherds Bush Green, W12 8TT

Average User Rating:
Not yet reviewed



Shepherds Bush Green, W12 8TT
London
Location Map
See a map
About Shepherds Bush Empire

The Shepherds Bush Empire was designed and built by renowned architect Frank Matcham. Built for Oswald Stoll, the Shephards Bush Empire first opened its doors in August 1903 for a performance by the Fred Karno Troupe. The Empire enjoyed early success as a venue for the popular variety show of the early twentieth century. In September 1953 the Shepherds Bush Empire was sold to the BBC. Work immediately began on converting the building into a television studio and broadcasting theatre. One of the first shows to be broadcast live from the Empire was ‘Variety Parade’ with Max Bygraves and the ‘Tiller Girls’.

Over the next forty years the venue played a significant part in the history of British television. Shows such as ‘Crackerjack’, ‘Hancock’ and ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’ were broadcast from the Shepherds Bush Empire. Live music concerts also played the Empire including The Kinks, Eric Clapton and Duran Duran.

The Empire changed hands again in 1995, with Break For The Border Group PLC purchasing the venue from owner Andrew Marler. The entire building underwent a two million pound refurbishment and refit almost immediately, emerging as a premier Rock venue. The Rock giants ‘Soundgarden’ were the first act to perform at the Shepherds Bush Empire under the new era. ‘Radiohead’, ‘The Charlatans’ and ‘Blur’ all played at the Empire leading it to be honoured by Music Week as ‘UK venue of the years during 1996. As well as hosting concerts, many live television events have been broadcast from the Empire including Comic Relief and many prestigious awards ceremonies.

In recent years the Shephards Bush Empire has staged virtually every significant band of the modern age and has firmly cemented its place as one of the most important and spectacular music venues on the planet.

What's On Here

Feb
15
Wed
Tune-Yards
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Feb
16
Thu
M83
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Feb
17
Fri
Melissa Etheridge
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Feb
22
Wed
Benjamin Francis Leftwich
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Feb
25
Sat
Beth Hart Band
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Feb
26
Sun
Marina & the Diamonds
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Feb
29
Wed
Gotye
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Mar
8
Thu
LMFAO
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Mar
13
Tue
Mark Lanegan
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Mar
15
Thu
Rizzle Kicks
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Mar
16
Fri
Rizzle Kicks
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Mar
19
Mon
The Civil Wars
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Mar
21
Wed
Dispatch
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Mar
30
Fri
The Rifles
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Apr
6
Fri
Cast
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Apr
13
Fri
Amadou & Mariam
Doors: 19:30:00
LondonBuy Now!
Apr
14
Sat
Angels and Airwaves
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Apr
15
Sun
Cher Lloyd
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Apr
16
Mon
Emeli Sande
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Apr
17
Tue
Noah & The Whale
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Apr
19
Thu
Major Lazer
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Apr
20
Fri
The Puppini Sisters
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
Apr
26
Thu
The Antlers
Doors: 19:30:00
LondonBuy Now!
Apr
28
Sat
Ane Brun
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
May
2
Wed
Rapture
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
May
9
Wed
Wretch 32
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!
May
15
Tue
Steve Wilson
Doors: 19:00:00
LondonBuy Now!


Official Website
www.carlinglive.com

User Comments


Discussions on All In London

There are currently no questions or discussions about Shepherds Bush Empire.


Related content on All In London


City Guide