O2 Academy Liverpool announce New Year, New Gigs

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Wednesday 4^th January 2012; This new year, O₂ Academy Liverpool will host gigs almost every night of the week from an incredibly diverse range of artists.

Legendary member of Wu-Tang Clan, GZA, takes to the stage on Sunday 29^th January ahead of the release of a brand new album this year.  Emerging talent and BBC Sound of 2012 nominee Skrillex will also join O₂ Academy Liverpool fora night of dubstep (Tuesday 14^th February), as will urban superstar Labrinth on Friday 24^th February.

In February, ska legends Reel Big Fish perform their hits followed by an after-party at which they will be treating fans to a DJ set (Friday 3^rd February), one not to be missed! Dropkick Murphys bring their equally energetic live show to Liverpoolon Wednesday 8^th February.

O₂ Academy Liverpool will also host a string of indie gigs from artists such as The Drums (Sunday 26^th February) and The Big Pink (Sunday 12^th February) who both return with material from their second albums.  Clap Your Hands Say Yeah will also be making an appearance on Friday 3^rd February.

‘90’s favourite Babybird, aka Stephen Jones, returns with a brand new album this year and will be bringing it to O₂ Academy Liverpool on Thursday 2^nd February. Indie legends Lightning Seeds will also take to the stage to perform in their hometown (Saturday 11^th February).

Other highlights this new year include emerging indie talents Mallory Knox (Friday 13^th January) and Page 44 (Wednesday 7^th March) while Big Country celebrate their 30^th anniversary on Saturday 4^th February. 

For full listings visit o2academyliverpool.co.uk