The building was known as Camden Palace from 1982 until its 2004 purchase and extensive restoration, led by Oliver Bengough and Mint Entertainment. Following the restoration, the venue was renamed as Koko, and is one of the premier live music venues in London.
About. Formerly the legendary Camden Palace, KOKO is a 1,500-capacity club, hosting both live music and club events. The building has undergone a massive refurbishment program and been restored to its original theatrical style, with six bars, a stage and a dance floor. KOKO's rooftop bar is open during summer.
We always encourage dressing up, but our dress code is relatively relaxed, we only ask that you do not wear gymwear, shorts (except in summer) and any trainers are clean and smart.
Up the High Street near Mornington Crescent, stood a grand old theatre used as a cinema. In 1972 it was repurposed into a live music venue and named The Music Machine. It later became Camden Palace and nowadays it's called KOKO.
Oliver (Olly) Bengough (born February 1975) is a British entrepreneur and media mogul. He is best known for his transformation of the KOKO music venue in London, and as the founder of the broadcasting channel Cinémoi.
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What happened to KOKO Camden?
The cause of the fire is not known as of 7 January 2020, but the damage appears to have been contained to the roof of the building. Following a multimillion-pound refurbishment, Koko reopened in April 2022.
Frederick William Koko Mingi VIII of Nembe. King Frederick William Koko, Mingi VIII of Nembe (1853–1898), known as King Koko and King William Koko, was an African ruler of the Nembe Kingdom (also known as Nembe-Brass) in the Niger Delta, now part of southern Nigeria.
Opening in 1900 as the Camden Theatre, the spot has since had several names and incarnations, becoming the Camden Hippodrome, The Music Machine, Camden Palace, and since 2004, KOKO.
The death of painter Sarah Cunningham at 31 last year was accidental, according to a new inquest. The abstract painter, who was represented by Lisson Gallery, was reported missing on November 3 after a night out in London. She was last seen at 2:30am on November 2 on Jamestown Road in Camden.
ko·ko. ˈkō(ˌ)kō plural -s. 1. : any of several araceous plants including the taro that are cultivated in tropical western Africa for their starchy edible roots.
Beautiful venue. A real treat. Stay after the band finishes any you get a great night club atmosphere. I was lucky enough to see Cymande (original line up of the 70's funk legends) at Koko last week and what a fantastic gig it was.
Yes. KOKO's main entrance is located at the junction of Camden High Street, Eversholt Street, and Crowndale Road. There are 3 steps up to the main entrance, and another 4 steps up to the foyer from street level.
Camden Disco Festival comes to KOKO this August! One of the greatest disco DJs around, Chicago legend Sadar Bahar will be joined by: Yukari BB, Sunni D, & Marvin Jupiter. Rising talent and KOKO favourite; MiNNA brings her NiGHT OWL party to takeover room 2 alongside Conrad Lee and Noble & Heath.
KOKO is an over 18s venue unless otherwise specified for a particular event. Ticket-holders will not be admitted to the event or receive a refund if unable to present valid identification indicating they are over the required age limit for the show they are attending.
Death of Vincent van Gogh. Vincent van Gogh died in the early morning of 29 July 1890 in his room at the Auberge Ravoux, in the French village of Auvers-sur-Oise, after presumably shooting himself in the chest two days prior, after suffering a depressive episode.
Dua Lipa looks at how her hometown Camden has shaped club culture, with help from Carl Cox, Nile Rodgers, Boy George, Norman Jay, Sister Bliss, Eliza Rose and The Blessed Madonna.
Scottish painter Jack Vettriano, best known for his painting The Singing Butler, has died at the age of 73. His publicist said the artist was found dead at his apartment in Nice, in the south of France, on Saturday. It is understood there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
History & Iconic Status. Originally opened in 1900 as the Camden Theatre, the KOKO is now regarded as a Grade II-listed building, and has undergone several transformations over the decades, evolving from a theatre and cinema to a beloved music venue.
125 years after it originally opened, London's iconic KOKO reopened its doors once again in April 2022 following a three-year restoration and redevelopment, which saw a remarkable transformation from the historic 19th century theatre into a 50,000 square foot state-of-the-art music venue.
Nisekoi the Movie: The Legend of Koko (劇場版ニセコイ:加賀香子の伝説, Gekijōban Nisekoi: Kaga Kōko no Densetsu) is a 2008 Japanese animated martial arts superhero film. The film is part of the Nisekoi multimedia series by Pierrot, Examu and Dengeki Bunko.
Rebel with a cause. Known for hosting legends like Prince, Amy Winehouse and Kanye West, KOKO now enters a new era. Working with Olly Bengough, its visionary owner, we created a new strategy and A timeless brand. One that honours its legacy while acting as a global stage for emerging artists and music's biggest names.
Bayelsa State serves as the ancestral homeland of the Ijaw people, with migrations originating from this region leading to the establishment of other Ijaw settlements. Ijaw languages, including Ogbia, Nembe, Epie, and Ijaw, are widely spoken within the state, alongside Isoko and Urhobo.
