BANDSPACE
Tramway House, 43-45 Coombe Terrace, Lewes Road, Brighton, East Sussex, England BN2 4AD
Brighton
UK
DESCRIPTION
A renowned recording and rehearsal studio complex in Hove with 17 practice studios, two high end recording studios and a 175-capacity live venue and bar. There are several mix studios and a mastering suite, storage facilities, shop & cafe. A second facility housing additional rehearsal rooms is located on Melbourne Street, approximately 400 metres from the main studio. Each room is fresh air ducted. It has a close partnership with the Brighton Institute of Modern Music, giving music students access to its professional facilities. It also provides equipment hire and staffing services.
HISTORY & CLIENTS
The main premises was built in 1897 as the Brighton Corporation Tramways head office, located on Lewes Road, about a mile from Brighton beach. Originally starting with limited funds, it has since grown into a major facility. It has been recognised internationally, winning the Pro Sound News magazine 'Studio of the Year' award in 2016.
Key artists and bands who have used or frequently use Brighton Electric include Royal Blood, The Cure, Laura Marling, The Go! Team, British Sea Power, The Foals, Saxon, 80′s Matchbox, Alison Moyet, Alabama Shakes, Bat for Lashes,The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Florence Welch, Gary Moore, Gomez, Pendulum, Jack Penate, James, John Cale, The Kooks, Little May, Metronomy, Maccabees, Mumford and Sons, Newton Faulkner, Nick Cave, The Noisettes, Pere Ubu, Sean Genockey, Slaves, Wedding Present and Wire.
LOCATIONS SERVED
It serves as a hub for musicians across Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and the South East of England.
ROOMS:
17
OPENED:
1999