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.
There is growing evidence the importance of music rehearsal spaces will become increasingly significant. A government report reinforces the idea that much of the knowledge and skills required by creative individuals is best delivered informally or non-formally.
Without a space, music scenes remain rootless, moving from one location to another with little time to explore, connect and create. Music can give a sense of place when regenerating our towns and cities. Rehearsal spaces provide an answer...
