Dead or Alive promotes at SEVEN venues in London! PUNK. Fancy hanging out with Lady GaGa? No. Didn't think so. But this is still possibly the coolest hangout in Soho. Acts to have graced the stage include Supergrass, Maximo Park, The Gossip and Late of the Pier. The number one destination for industry showcases and quite simply the place to be and be seen. Make sure you don't get papped! 14 Soho St., London, W1D 3DN Map (tube: Tottenham Court Road) THE COMEDY is a superb venue in the very heart of London - squeezed in between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Sq. It is a medium sized basement club and with a great sound system, stage and lights it has now become known as one of the few great places to play for bands in central London. This venue has recently hosted gigs for Art Brut, Neils Children, The Bishops, David Viner, James Morrison and The Maccabees. Drum Kit provided. 7 Oxendon St., London, SW1Y 4EE Map (tubes: Piccadilly Circus / Leicester Sq.; Oxendon St. is off Coventry St., the venue is situated next to The Comedy Store, opposite Mamma Mia) PROUD (South Gallery). A venue that has put Camden back on the map! In it's relatively short history this place has been responsible for unearthing many bright young things on their way to becoming household names, from Razorlight to Dizzie Rascal! Plus, take the opportunity to stare at your favourite icons as the place doubles up as famous rock 'n' roll photograph gallery. The Horse Hospital, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden, London, NW1 8AH Map (tubes: Camden Town / Chalk Farm Rd) THE BUFFALO BAR is found just outside the entrance to Highbury and Islington tube station opposite The Garage. This basement venue gets quickly packed out and has a really great vibe. The Futureheads, The Libertines, Keane and The Thrills have all performed secret gigs there. It also has a late license. This place really rocks. Highbury Corner, 259 Upper St., London, N1 1RU Map (tube and train: Highbury & Islington - right next door; opposite The Garage). THE LAST DAYS OF DECADENCE. Art Deco plus Shoreditch chic. It doesn't come any more stylish than this, the newest live music venue in the hippist neighbourhood in town - squeezed in between Old Street and Brick Lane. 145 Shoreditch High St., London, E1 6JE Map (tubes: Old Street / Liverpool Street) THE FAMOUS THREE KINGS: previously known as The Nashville Rooms, this famous spot has been resurrected as a live music venue! Follow in the footsteps and beer stains of history and play the room where these legends cut their teeth: The Sex Pistols (a gig which influenced Joe Strummer to form The Clash), Joy Division (their last ever London show), The Jam, The Specials, Madness, Elvis Costello, The Stranglers, The Cramps, Human League, U2, the list goes on. Conveniently situated 5 minutes from all the major record companies on Kensington High St. so you can sign a deal and blow the advance all within one evening. This is a Friday night gig and is also FREE ENTRY!!. 171-173 North End Rd, London, W14 9NL Map (tube: West Kensington - right next door). Acoustic venue - THE OLD QUEEN'S HEAD. In response to the healthy acoustic scene Dead or Alive presents a weekly night at the coolest acoustic venue in town. A few minutes walk from Angel tube in Islington is this very vibey new venue situated on the increasingly trendy Essex Road. Singer songwriters, duos, trios, barbershop quartets are all welcome. Whether you are on your own, your band wants to perform unplugged, or you're a vocalist with a backing cd - Dead or Alive would like to hear from you. Plus, each act gets to perform a full 30 minute set. 44 Essex Rd., London, N1 8LN Map (tube: Angel; train: Essex Road). Bands that have performed for Dead or Alive: BLOC PARTY (Wichita) / MAGIC NUMBERS (Heavenly) / ART BRUT (Labels / Mute) / THE CRIBS (Wichita) / MYSTERY JETS (679) / THE RAKES (V2) / BATTLE(Transgressive) / THE YOUNG KNIVES (Transgressive) / HOT CHIP (Moshi Moshi / EMI) / MILK KAN (PIAS) / BRITISH SEA POWER (Rough Trade) / DO ME BAD THINGS (Must Destroy) / YOURCODENAMEIS:MILO (V2) / TOKYO DRAGONS (Island) / PURE REASON REVOLUTION (Columbia/SonyBMG) / THEE UNSTRUNG (Poptones) / NEILS CHILDREN / NEW RHODES (Moshi Moshi) / JAMES MORRISON (Polydor) / GETCAPEWEARCAPEFLY (Atlantic) / THE MACCABEES (Fiction) / VINCENT VINCENT & THE VILLANS (Young & Lost / EMI) / MISTYS BIG ADVENTURE (SL / Sunday Best / Fandango) / BRINKMAN (EMI) / THE MONK'S KITCHEN (1965) / THE BISHOPS (Pure Groove / 1234) / TWISTED CHARM (Because) / ROYWORLD (Virgin) / LAST FIGHT FOR THE LIVING DEAD (aka GALLOWS) (Warner) / ALEX VARGAS (aka VAGABOND) (Geffen) / TIFFANY PAGE (Polydor) / DANSETTE JUNIOR (Columbia)... NB. No 7 or 8 band bills here unlike other promoters! 4 band bills with full 30 minute sets and 15 minutes for changeover with Dead or Alive. (note: acoustic shows have 5 acts but each still gets a full 30 minute set). Watch out for promoters who will cram you onto a bill with as many bands as possible meaning you get no soundcheck, go on stage late and only get a 20 minute set. And then charge £6-8 on the door for the pleasure. Grim! Entry to Dead or Alive gigs starts at a recession busting £3! Neither do we insist on deposits or bands to pay up front for tickets. That is PAY TO PLAY!