THE O2 ACADEMY in Brixton is set to re-open next month a year after two people died and several others were injured following a crowd stampede during a show by Afrobeats star Asake.

The famous concert venue has been closed since December 2022 after two women, 33-year-old Rebecca Ikumelo and 23-year-old Gaby Hutchinson, lost their lives in a crush which happened when a 3,000-strong crowd attempted to enter the venue to see Asake perform.

A statement posted on the venue’s website said: “O2 Academy Brixton will reopen on Friday 19 April with Nirvana UK (tribute to Nirvana) and The Smyths (tribute to The Smiths).

“Followed by Friday 26 April with Definitely Mightbe (tribute to Oasis) and UK Foo Fighters (tribute to Foo Fighters).”

The families of Rebecca and Gaby met at New Scotland Yard on 13 December to remember their loved ones a year after the tragic event and support a new police appeal for information.

At the time, Rebecca’s father Anthony Ikumelo, said: “Rebecca was a caring, loving person who cared for everyone in the community.

“This tragedy has left a large hole in our hearts that cannot be filled. We urge anyone who has information about what happened that night to come forward so that those responsible can be identified.”

The Met police has set up an an online page for the submission of photos and videos.

Any witnesses who are yet to speak with police are asked to call 101 ref 6725/15Dec.