BANDSPACE
Unit 14 Victoria Industrial Park, Victoria Road, Dartford, Kent, England DA1 5AJ
Dartford
UK
DESCRIPTION
A family-run business offering well-equipped, air-conditioned spaces for bands and solo artists. The facility features three distinct rehearsal rooms, each provided with a free full backline.
- The Stones Room & The Wilko Room - both larger studios (approx. 5m x 8m) equipped with Pearl drum kits, bass combos (Trace Elliot or Ashdown), and multiple guitar amps (Fender, Marshall or Black Heart).
- The Vox Room - A more intimate, "up close and personal" studio equipped with 2 guitar amps, 1 bass amp, and drum kit.
All rooms include a PA system, microphones, stands and climate control (heating/air conditioning). Drummers are generally asked to bring their own breakables (cymbals, snare, and pedals). An on-site shop sells essentials like sticks, strings, cables and drum heads. WiFi and the first tea or coffee are provided free of charge. The studio offers guitar/amp service and repair as well as drum tuition. It is popular with local rock and pop bands needing hourly, cost-effective rehearsal spaces.
HISTORY & CLIENTS
In April 2024, the studios were taken over by a new crew (Dan and Liam) who committed to maintaining the facility as a rehearsal hub for local bands. Otherwise known as The Riverside Crew Liam Phillips and Dan Williams have rehearsed there for years with their own various projects. As a rehearsal-focused facility, it is used by local acts such as the Red Rooster Duo, Dancefloor Fillers and Tom Scamell rather than acting as a major commercial rehearsal studio.
LOCATIONS SERVED
It is a primary hub for bands and solo artists in Dartford, Crayford and Erith and the wider North Kent and South East London areas. Situated near Dartford Train Station and outside the ULEZ zone, it offers accessible rehearsal space for local artists easily accessible via the M25 and Dartford Crossing.
ROOMS:
3
OPENED:
2010