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July 2024 by Jeremiah Quizon
Dabin was a pretty fun night! Venue felt spacious enough to enjoy the moment and didn’t feel the crowdedness like a smaller based club. Would definitely for sure go up here and even make the drive up since I live in San Diego if one of my favorite artists show up. :)
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July 2024 by Skylar Mitchell
Great event venue ??
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July 2024 by Kevin Wolff
I wouldn't have ever expected it back during the Vanguard or Create years, but Academy is quickly taking over Exchange as my favorite club in LA! The building itself isn't as nice and the bathrooms are crowded, but the updates to production, service, and vibes are unmatched. Really well-balanced sound system that fully envelops you, absolutely beautiful screen and lighting design, plus killer air conditioning that is close enough to actually make a difference. Top that off with a big open dance floor that isn't oversold, great layout with nice bartenders, and a sweet back patio area with seating and lights. My only complaints are the poor value for the money when it comes to drinks (mostly ice), and the parking being a bit steep at $20 when garage reservations near Exchange are only $12. It is convenient to be able to park there though!
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July 2024 by Edwin Mejia
Academy is always a good time. Drinks are not overly expensive. Sound is great, visuals are great.
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July 2024 by P. Fauntleroy
Loved the Coco Jones x Pandora x Delta Airlines I went to here for BET weekend in LA
I have been here mostly for events, but it’s a good space to host an event…
Drinks on the pricier side, but hey that’s “Hollywood” for you. Circa 2024 expect $20 for a one shot drink
Also, parking is in the middle of a homeless encampment, so either Uber or ladies carry your pepper spray while walking up to the door.
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June 2024 by Emmanuel Tafari Horsford
Had an incredible experience at Academy LA for NGHTMARE’s show! It was my first time at the venue and was blown away. Service was incredible. Chris took care of me all night from behind the bar. The venue was a good size and had a cool upstairs area too above the floor. The lights, sound, and production were all top-notch too. Partied til 3 AM. Will definitely be going back.
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June 2024 by Carmelo Stanco
Parking: Valet is the best
Wheelchair accessibility: Not very friendly
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June 2024 by Andrew Slauter
The bar added an extra tip for themselves after I had already tipped. Illegal and wrong.
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June 2024 by Guilherme Silva
Beware of their prices. ABSURDLY overpriced!
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June 2024 by Ryan Sutten
Honestly, a great venue. Saw several amazing shows here. My main complaint is they need to turn the AC down. It's been so cold at every show. It's such overkill, and we almost left early due to the temp, especially as people start to leave later in the night.
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June 2024 by Flora G.
I used to love this place but seems to have gone downhill ever since covid. They oversell SO much, it's absurd. You can't dance at all from how much they pack it. Was so excited for Cosmic Gate...the rude+junkie Chinese tourists def didn't help. I have never left a show early, made me pretty upset. Exchange isn't even like that, I've never been frisked there. Will never again pay to enter this place.
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May 2024 by Michelle Brownlee
I used to love this venue but after the last few times, I have left sadly disappointed. Let me start by saying the sound system is great, the lighting is epic, and having smoking patios is great.
I always get VIP tickets for the upstairs lounge and seating when I get tired. The last few times I went, either VIP lounge was open to all, making it too full for me to get any seating as a VIP ticket holder. Also they seem to have started renting out the sections of VIP with a view rather than using the VIP tables downstairs. Between these two things, it makes a VIP ticket, and the much higher price of it, practically pointless.
The staff are almost all extremely rude and are visibly annoyed when you ask a question or ask for assistance. It makes the whole experience pretty awful and hard to enjoy the great music.
Don't buy VIP here unless you want to waste money and get none of the perks associated with it.
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May 2024 by Jennifer Otenti
What an INCREDIBLE night!!! Clubs all over LA and beyond could take some lessons from Group Chat Club and Academy LA, they do stuff right. We can't wait to go again!
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May 2024 by William Yang
love the visual
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May 2024 by Ellie Marie
Turned us and about 200 other people away after waiting in line with tickets because they reached max capacity. Awful event management and organization
