Academy LA is the Hollywood home for Insomniac, the company best known for festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival. Parties here often spotlight niche styles of dance music through Insomniac brands like Bassrush (bass music), Dreamstate (trance) and Basscon (hard style). Recent events have included DJ sets from the likes of Paul Oakenfold, Morgan Page and DJ Snoopadelic. In the summer, Academy hosts a Sunday afternoon party on their ample patio. The venue does have a dress code, so check that out before you roll up to the door.
Located on Vine Street near Hollywood Boulevard, Avalon has a long and storied history in the neighborhood. It first opened in 1927 and has been known by a number of different names over the years. For decades, it served as a home for radio and television broadcasts, before morphing into the late 20th-century concert venue/dance club The Palace. Renamed Avalon in the early 2000s, the venue has become a cornerstone of LA’s emergence as a dance music capital in the 21st century. Avalon has long been at the forefront of dance music trends, having booked artists like Skrillex and DJ Snake before they were famous, and remains a home for up-and-coming talent.
Situated on the upper level of Avalon, Bardot is best known for School Night, a long-running Monday night live music showcase. Keep tabs through Instagram for other upcoming events at Bardot.
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