The Academy Music Group expanded into Edinburgh for the first time last month by adding the complex to its portfolio of music venues in Glasgow, Brixton, Brixton, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle.
It seems sure to be good news for gig-goers, as it will almost certainly boost the number of bands that will visit the city as the entertainment industry seeks to recover from the effects of the pandemic.
More than £500,000 has already been spent on installing a new PA and lighting system into the 3,000-capacity venue, which in the past has seen concerts from the likes of Arcade Fire, Nick Cave, Bell & Sebastian, Oasis, Blur and Arctic Monkeys.
And already, some big names are slated to appear on the bill of the newly-invigorated former Corn Exchange.
Here are 10 that have been announced so far, with many more to follow.
Tickets are still available for all these shows and can be booked here.
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5. Courteeners
Mancunian indie rockers Courteeners are marking 15 years of gigging with a special tour that will arrive in Edinburgh on November 24. Expect nothing less than a no holds barred greatest hits set. Photo: Academy Music Group
6. The Charlatans
Tim Burgess’s Twitter Listening Parties kept may of us entertained over lockdown and now he's back at the day job - as lead singer of one of the most-loved bands from the legendary Manchester scene of the 1990s. The Charlatans are celebrating their 30th anniversary with a vinyl LP box and a tour that arrives in Edinburgh on December 21. Photo: Academy Music Group
7. Chvrches
One of the biggest acts to have emerged from Scotland in recent years, CHVRCHES will be debuting songs from their horror-steeped album 'Screen Violence' at the Academy on March 14, 2022. Photo: Academy Music Group
8. Gary Numan
A genuine living legend, Gary Numan’s career spans over 40 years and he’s still releasing critically-acclaimed albums. This tour is to mark the relase of his latest record 'Intruder', but will also include hits from his vast back catalogue. He plays Edinburgh on May 9, 2022. Photo: Academy Music Group