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IN PICTURES: Big names and cult favourites who have played the Assembly in Leamington

From rock legends to soul stars and from hip-hop heroes to teen-pop pin-ups, the Assembly in Leamington has hosted them all.
By Peter Ormerod
Published 4th Jun 2019, 18:00 BST
Updated 4th Jun 2019, 19:00 BST
The interior of the venueThe interior of the venue
The interior of the venue

Now, with news that the venue is closing, here's a look back at some of the most notable acts to have taken to the stage.

Beverley Knight has been one of Britain's foremost soul singers for the past three decadesBeverley Knight has been one of Britain's foremost soul singers for the past three decades
Beverley Knight has been one of Britain's foremost soul singers for the past three decades
De La Soul broke new boundaries in hip hopDe La Soul broke new boundaries in hip hop
De La Soul broke new boundaries in hip hop
The poet was a key figure on the punk scene and retains a devoted followingThe poet was a key figure on the punk scene and retains a devoted following
The poet was a key figure on the punk scene and retains a devoted following
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    The actor and broadcaster was a frequent visitor to the Assembly with his funk and soul nightsThe actor and broadcaster was a frequent visitor to the Assembly with his funk and soul nights
    The actor and broadcaster was a frequent visitor to the Assembly with his funk and soul nights
    The post-punk band are one of the most influential of their eraThe post-punk band are one of the most influential of their era
    The post-punk band are one of the most influential of their era
    Led by the irrepressible Buster Bloodvessel, Bad Manners were responsible for numerous ska-party nights at the AssemblyLed by the irrepressible Buster Bloodvessel, Bad Manners were responsible for numerous ska-party nights at the Assembly
    Led by the irrepressible Buster Bloodvessel, Bad Manners were responsible for numerous ska-party nights at the Assembly
    The Mott the Hoople frontman remains one of the most enduring figures of '70s rockThe Mott the Hoople frontman remains one of the most enduring figures of '70s rock
    The Mott the Hoople frontman remains one of the most enduring figures of '70s rock
    Fairport Convention pioneered folk-rock and retain a loyal followingFairport Convention pioneered folk-rock and retain a loyal following
    Fairport Convention pioneered folk-rock and retain a loyal following
    The arch purveyors of perfectly poised indie-pop brought gentle joy, melancholy and colour to the venueThe arch purveyors of perfectly poised indie-pop brought gentle joy, melancholy and colour to the venue
    The arch purveyors of perfectly poised indie-pop brought gentle joy, melancholy and colour to the venue
    The legendary DJ is renowned for bringing reggae and dancehall music to wide audiencesThe legendary DJ is renowned for bringing reggae and dancehall music to wide audiences
    The legendary DJ is renowned for bringing reggae and dancehall music to wide audiences
    Billy Ocean had some of the biggest hits of the '80sBilly Ocean had some of the biggest hits of the '80s
    Billy Ocean had some of the biggest hits of the '80s
    One of the most influential figures in rock history, Lou Reed fronted the Velvet Underground before embarking on a remarkable solo careerOne of the most influential figures in rock history, Lou Reed fronted the Velvet Underground before embarking on a remarkable solo career
    One of the most influential figures in rock history, Lou Reed fronted the Velvet Underground before embarking on a remarkable solo career
    One of the greatest bands to emerge from Warwickshire, Spiritualized brought their immense sound to the Assembly in 2009One of the greatest bands to emerge from Warwickshire, Spiritualized brought their immense sound to the Assembly in 2009
    One of the greatest bands to emerge from Warwickshire, Spiritualized brought their immense sound to the Assembly in 2009
    The hip hop greats brought big beats and devastating lyricismThe hip hop greats brought big beats and devastating lyricism
    The hip hop greats brought big beats and devastating lyricism
    The cult favourites were one of Britain's most popular indie-rock bands in the '80s and still have a devoted fanbase. Picture: Jessica McMillanThe cult favourites were one of Britain's most popular indie-rock bands in the '80s and still have a devoted fanbase. Picture: Jessica McMillan
    The cult favourites were one of Britain's most popular indie-rock bands in the '80s and still have a devoted fanbase. Picture: Jessica McMillan
    The Queen guitarist is responsible for some of rock's best-known solos and riffsThe Queen guitarist is responsible for some of rock's best-known solos and riffs
    The Queen guitarist is responsible for some of rock's best-known solos and riffs
    The cheeky New Yorkers shot to fame in the 1990s with their blend of pop, rock and funkThe cheeky New Yorkers shot to fame in the 1990s with their blend of pop, rock and funk
    The cheeky New Yorkers shot to fame in the 1990s with their blend of pop, rock and funk
    David Bowie's drummer in the Ziggy days played two classic albums at the venue in FebruaryDavid Bowie's drummer in the Ziggy days played two classic albums at the venue in February
    David Bowie's drummer in the Ziggy days played two classic albums at the venue in February
    KT Tunstall is one of the most successful British singer-songwriters of the century so farKT Tunstall is one of the most successful British singer-songwriters of the century so far
    KT Tunstall is one of the most successful British singer-songwriters of the century so far
    The scottish singer-songwriter is known both for her work with Fairground Attraction and for an enduring solo careerThe scottish singer-songwriter is known both for her work with Fairground Attraction and for an enduring solo career
    The scottish singer-songwriter is known both for her work with Fairground Attraction and for an enduring solo career
    The writer and raconteur came to the Assembly with tales of his remarkable lifeThe writer and raconteur came to the Assembly with tales of his remarkable life
    The writer and raconteur came to the Assembly with tales of his remarkable life
    Numan's synth-pop was one of the defining sounds of the late '70s and early '80s and he remains a compelling live act. Picture: David JacksonNuman's synth-pop was one of the defining sounds of the late '70s and early '80s and he remains a compelling live act. Picture: David Jackson
    Numan's synth-pop was one of the defining sounds of the late '70s and early '80s and he remains a compelling live act. Picture: David Jackson
    Richard Hawley has achieved widespread acclaim for his lush and evocative musicRichard Hawley has achieved widespread acclaim for his lush and evocative music
    Richard Hawley has achieved widespread acclaim for his lush and evocative music
    Ian Broudie's band are one of Britpop's most distinctive acts, thanks to their well-crafted songwriting and a certain football-based hitIan Broudie's band are one of Britpop's most distinctive acts, thanks to their well-crafted songwriting and a certain football-based hit
    Ian Broudie's band are one of Britpop's most distinctive acts, thanks to their well-crafted songwriting and a certain football-based hit
    Seth is a modern folk music great, capable of rabble-rousing stomps and haunting melodicismSeth is a modern folk music great, capable of rabble-rousing stomps and haunting melodicism
    Seth is a modern folk music great, capable of rabble-rousing stomps and haunting melodicism
    Gareth won plenty of hearts on Pop Idol - and remains popularGareth won plenty of hearts on Pop Idol - and remains popular
    Gareth won plenty of hearts on Pop Idol - and remains popular
    Martha Reeves is one of the greatest figures in MotownMartha Reeves is one of the greatest figures in Motown
    Martha Reeves is one of the greatest figures in Motown
    The Smiths guitarist, one of the most lauded of his generation, played at the Assembly with The CribsThe Smiths guitarist, one of the most lauded of his generation, played at the Assembly with The Cribs
    The Smiths guitarist, one of the most lauded of his generation, played at the Assembly with The Cribs
    The Liverpool band lit up the 1990s with their jangly indie-popThe Liverpool band lit up the 1990s with their jangly indie-pop
    The Liverpool band lit up the 1990s with their jangly indie-pop