The Academy Is

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 14 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Academy Is is rated as a watchable live performer, with decent shows overall.

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On tour

Shoreline Waterfront, Long Beach, United States (July 25);Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL, United States (November 14)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Bio

The Academy Is- was a rock band which formed in 2003 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The band's longest lasting lineup consisted of William Beckett (vocals, guitar), Mike Carden (guitar, vocals), Michael Chislett (guitar, keyboards), Adam Siska (bass) and Andy Mrotek (drums).

Has Performed With

We The Kings

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Soundcheck SF (USA)

May 8, 2026

The Academy Is… brought fans back to the early 2000s on May 8th at The UC Theatre in Berkeley as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their debut album “Almost Here.” The night was filled with emotion, unforgettable energy, and the kind of connection that reminded everyone why this era of emo pop-punk music

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Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

June 4, 2023

The Academy Is Live In Concert At Slam Dunk Festival 2023 – South

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Substream Magazine (USA)

December 30, 2015

Fast forward to December 22 in Milwaukee at the Rave and the Academy Is… is on the last few dates of their final tour.

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Birmingham Live (UK)

September 20, 2008

When everyone enters The Barfly at 7pm, people immediately make their way to the front of the venue, eager to get to the front.

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The Aquarian Weekly (USA)

December 19, 2007

They are still aand well, and the only difference from those of a few years ago is that groups of today are actually bands.

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musicOMH (UK)

January 20, 2006

Other emo bands would shy away from synthesisers and such twinkly piano but Panic! At The Disco make it all sound like it was always meant to be together.

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