Sound Academy
(Now Closed)Concert Hall, Rock Club, and Music Venue
Port Lands, Toronto
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- Cheryl DugganOctober 25, 2014Sound Academy is one of my favorite indoor concert venues. Last night I caught the 2014 CASBY Awards. Billy Talent was the surprise opener.
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pluckerMay 10, 2012Like photography? Don't even *think* of bringing a camera with a detachable lens in to this venue. Security WILL find it at the door and then beat you with it. Trust.Upvote2Downvote
Inconvenient location, horrible sight lines, and that small Asian lady security guard that's always mad is WAYY too touchy-feely imo... Kinda creepy. View of the city is one of the best around though
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Brett W.June 20, 2012I read all the reviews about the S.A. and I have to say that I disagree. I have seen TONS of shows, and this place was big but intimate. Saw KEANE. Sound was perfect !UpvoteDownvote
OndreaFebruary 2, 2014Cramped venue, got to the front rows thanks to the crowd pushing non stop. Sound was fine, I think Panic! brought their own speakers. $7.50 for a can of Molsen. Cab fare gets jacked up at big eventsUpvoteDownvote
Robbyn GordonOctober 5, 2014First visit to this venue for the Nick & Knight concert... Not a fan of GA & standing room only :( it was a great show & the view of the Toronto Skyline all lit up was pretty!UpvoteDownvote
HMVAugust 29, 2011A tough venue to watch a gig at only because the sight lines are tight & the bars are tough to get at. Get there EARLY! That being said, it always showcase the hottest bands going.Upvote5Downvote
ᴡ MApril 6, 2014Stella takes care of the women's bathroom and she's awesome. If you can, leave her a little tip.UpvoteDownvote
Dan WeaverDecember 19, 2010If there's a VIP offering, do it. otherwise, it's not a great place to see the band.. also, awkward to get to, and the security people are really polar - some really awesome, some serious assholes.Upvote1Downvote
Q107 TorontoJuly 14, 2012If you want a great view with the best acoustics, springing for VIP tickets is always worth it!UpvoteDownvote
Q107 TorontoJuly 18, 2012If you want a great view with the best acoustics, springing for VIP tickets are always worth it!UpvoteDownvote
Sara RAugust 17, 2014The security guards were amazing and let us use their office to print our tickets when our digital tickets weren't workingUpvoteDownvote
VibonicsNovember 5, 2011I know, I know. The sound is always Public Enemy #1 at the Sound Ac, but for what it's worth, it was terrific when we were on stage! Maybe it's us...Upvote1Downvote
Mick FaganAugust 27, 2010Saw Against Me! and Silversun Pickups. Long way from anywhere but worth it once I got there. Great sound. Wont eat beforehand next time - want to try the food next time!UpvoteDownvote- Amanda NewhousesMay 18, 2012It may not be the best venue for sound, or sight... but by god, they have huge, candy-filled bathrooms.Upvote1Downvote
Canadian Music WeekMarch 14, 2013Check out Coheed & Cambria, Zedd and many more during Canadian Music Fest! Details atUpvoteDownvote
MimiSeptember 27, 2015Great skyline view. Terrible venue for concerts. It's nearly impossible to hail a cab afterwards. Driving is a pain too because drunk teens are prancing around hoping to get hit...UpvoteDownvote
clara elisaDecember 12, 2013Genesis New Years Eve 2014 at The Sound Academy - Toronto, ON early @ Tuesday December 31, 2013.Grab Your Tickets @UpvoteDownvote- clara elisaDecember 11, 2013Genesis New Years Eve 2014 at The Sound Academy - Toronto, ON early @ Tuesday December 31, 2013.Grab Your Tickets @UpvoteDownvote
Yagmur UnsalSeptember 16, 2014Don't drink there! 2 beer is 18 dolar! Come drunk before the show.UpvoteDownvote
Maria CasacalendaApril 28, 2012everyone says it sucks, but it's one of my favourite venues :)UpvoteDownvote
Decibel MagazineDecember 13, 2010On 02/26/2011 the Decibel Sponsored Creatures from the Black Abyss Tour stops here! Featuring Cradle of Filth, Nachtmystium, Turisas and Daniel LioneyeUpvote2Downvote
404 Media GroupDecember 14, 2014Here for the #amnesiaforever 15th anniversary party. @ianandreespinet its going to be #epic #hiphop #80s #TorontoUpvoteDownvote- Q107 TorontoJuly 18, 2012If you’re here at night, make sure you see the Toronto Skyline!Upvote2Downvote
Sahra GrahamNovember 27, 2010Venue is in the middle of nowhere with a serious ride on the shoelace express to the bus that comes once every half hour. If ur trying to get a cab just call one. Don't go if it's not u fave band everUpvote2Downvote
Don't park on the street unless you want little yellow surprise on your windshield!Upvote1Downvote- pluckerMay 10, 2012Security are seriously thorough here. They will go through ever zippered compartment in your bag. They'll unzip your pants too if they feel something in it, I swear.Upvote4Downvote
- Q107 TorontoJuly 14, 2012If your here at night, make sure you see the Toronto skyline!UpvoteDownvote
Samantha LuiMarch 28, 2013This is a pretty venue but the location is practically in the boonies!UpvoteDownvote
Lawrence AhernJanuary 27, 2013Didn't think it was quite loud enough but an intimate venue, arrive early so you can get a good spot, hard to see if not in front 1/4 .... Beer prices also not to badUpvote2Downvote
Kayla ElisabethOctober 4, 2014The place was way over capacity and they were still selling tickets. Rude staff. They have someone on their Facebook page clearly working for them who calls anyone who gives a bad review an idiot.UpvoteDownvote
Mia SteffensenMarch 8, 2014The venue is really disorganized where rude staff and security just yell at you and shuffle people in like cattle, not the best experience before going to a concert :PUpvoteDownvote
I'm not a fan of this place. Tough to see, get a drink, and the sound is usually dicey.Upvote1Downvote
Jacob EdholmOctober 27, 2011Not the best venue, but saw my favorite band there and it was definitely worth the shenanigans. Biggest problem for me was the temperature inside. Way too hot.Upvote2Downvote
Andrew KnappMarch 30, 2010Don't listen to that guy. Every experience will be differreny. Most of the time it's absolutely phenomenal. He must have had some bad concer luck.UpvoteDownvote
chandra r.June 10, 2013Shittiest concert venue in the city. Security is whack. Nice view of the Toronto skyline, however.Upvote2Downvote
Bruce LeeJuly 21, 2011Park on the street like a few blocks away ans walkm. Save yourself a fortune.UpvoteDownvote
Fiona LJuly 31, 2012venue's not bad...it's just so far from everything else in the city.UpvoteDownvote
BestfanJuly 6, 2011Girl Talk Performing on Friday, July 8th!... A show you shouldn't miss!UpvoteDownvote
The worst sight lines of all the music venues in Toronto, which aggravates the crowd and makes people push/argue like children. Come here if you are tall.Upvote3Downvote
Chris YJune 19, 2010Be prepared to be searched thoroughly. Always a huge line to get in due to the screening process (only 2 female security guards)Upvote1Downvote
May C.February 23, 2010Watch one of the million incredible bands that play there. Such as Jack's Mannequin. Don't get stuck there after midnight, it's sketchy.UpvoteDownvote
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