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Music rehearsal spaces are important because they are the physical infrastructure that allows musicians to develop. They sit between learning an instrument and performing publicly, giving musicians somewhere to practise, experiment, collaborate and improve.

Brighton and East Sussex has 14 locations given over to professional music rehearsal spaces with a total of 62 rooms. It is a thriving, diverse ecosystem balancing iconic, full-service creative hubs to fully automated, 24/7 self-service setups in supporting the region’s rich independent music community.

Essex has 14 locations given over to professional music rehearsal spaces with a total of 54 rooms. The Essex music rehearsal scene is a thriving, eclectic mix of rural creative retreats, industrial estate practice hubs and grassroots studio facilities.

Music rehearsal spaces have been around for quite some time. Although the specific origins are difficult to trace, the history of the modern music rehearsal space dedicated to rehearsing musicians likely developed alongside the rise of popular music in the late 1960s.

Kent has 17 locations given over to professional music rehearsal spaces with a total of 35 rooms. The Kent music rehearsal scene is a thriving, eclectic mix of rural creative retreats, industrial estate practice hubs and grassroots studio facilities benefiting from its proximity to London.

A unique set of do's and don'ts for music rehearsal spaces packed with experience and knowledge. Collated from years of research the guides steer those already running a space or thinking of running a space through the minefield of challenges and issues.

Roger Tichborne recalls the beginning of Mill Hill Music Complex in London in 1979. From his early days rehearsing in a derelict cottage to now running a complex of rehearsal studios, Roger reasons why bands should use a professional rehearsal space.

Starting in 2014 as a single rehearsal studio, Pirate has grown to be one of the biggest providers of rehearsal spaces in the world. It has pioneered a unique demand index to locate new standardised spaces to attract over 250,000 customers annually to its 24-hour studios.

Bandspace carried out a snapshot survey in 2023 to see how musicians use their chosen music rehearsal space. Read the findings from 80 spaces including the challenges they face, how musicians find out about and book their space and their end goals.

Jimmy Mulvihill has hewn ten reasons in stone why he's forever cheerful at London's Bally Studios. With drum kits in empty rooms waiting to be thrashed, pretty soon you'll find that a 20 minute practice is a great way to burn off energy. And you'll never need to buy a plectrum again.

Whether it's that noisy guitar pot or a major repair on your PA head, having easy access to a local repair shop can be a life saver. Before reaching for the phone however, there are a few things you can do yourself. Bandspace speaks to those in the know.

Guest writer Jimmy Mulvihill at Bally Studios reveals how a space can improve its service by making small changes. Spare snares, spreadsheets and sanitizing before hitting the vacuum cleaner are just for starters. From small acorns do great oaks grow.

Fancy writing for the Bandspace website? Reach thousands of people across the planet with your insights in to the music industry. Whether its interviews, research or surveys this is your opportunity to push hard on the buttons that make the industry tick.

Worried no bands will book your practice room? Think your space might not be up to scratch? Are you prepared for a rent increase? Despite many challenges, surveys show music rehearsal spaces are more profitable than recording studios.

London’s Bally Studios’ owner, Jimmy Mulvihill, walks us through the do's and don'ts when auditioning that all-important new band member. Based on experience, Jimmy stresses selecting the right person needs to be correct from the start. So what should you consider?

Income from practice room bookings enables the music space to respond to the needs of its local music community. Empty rooms from late cancellations and no shows affect the business. So what are the legals. Bandspace digs deeper.

Independent music rehearsal spaces were asked two questions: what is the end purpose of musicians using your music rehearsal space? And, how do musicians book your music practice room? Read the findings here from 50 music rehearsal spaces.

Insuring a music rehearsal space can be a minefield. But insurance is one way to protect your ability to earn an income when accidents happen. Bandspace investigates the different insurances to ensure every eventuality is covered.

Rehearsal is the most common studio service offered alongside live music venues but there is disintegration in the wider music ecosystem. So said a 2021 report commissioned by the UK government which assessed the state of 2,482 music studios in England.

Soldering iron in hand, Gavin Hyatt charts how to build a music studio from a pile of rubble to the launch of a live stream studio. Through a mix of trials and tribulations we find out if all the hard work, the money and long hours pay off.

Dealing with musicians, booking sessions, keeping the rooms clean and taking money... guest writer and rehearsal space owner Jimmy Mulvihill lays out the ground rules on how to get a job in a music studio with plenty of top tips.

Hey, a band rehearsal involves lots of assessment and planning, even if it's an informal jam session amongst friends. Every group has its own rehearsal routine and this piece looks at four different types. Mixing these can help your group reach its goals.

Just imagine, a studio available to record your latest outpourings undisturbed in a stunning location. A rundown of the UK's top residential music rehearsal spaces used by rock music's royalty as a creative retreat. Ready for bed after a session, read on...

A rehearsal space has a high throughput of musicians and needs to be used safely and efficiently. From a hobby project Green Room Studios spiralled to a fully-fledged business. Gavin Hyatt ponders setting up a 6-room music facility.