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.
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.
Owning and setting up a music rehearsal space for a range of music-related activities can be an exciting adventure. Having more rehearsal studios equals a more thriving music scene, equals more people seeing gigs. But what should you consider?
