BANDSPACE
DESCRIPTION
A prominent, purpose-built rehearsal complex it stands as one of the largest dedicated practice spaces in Essex. The facility is run by husband-and-wife musicians, Mick and Clare, who took over in 2018 and focus on fostering a community-centric local music scene. The complex is a ground-floor facility optimized for quick equipment loading from both ends of the building. Acoustic-treated rooms ranging across various sizes to support solo musicians up to large full-scale bands. Each room is fully equipped with high-quality, modern PA sound systems and free microphones. Includes a relaxed lounge area. The exterior includes spacious free parking for up to 40 vehicles with step-free wheelchair accessibility.
HISTORY & CLIENTS
Bands and musical artists explicitly documented practicing, filming, or holding production lockouts include Shoasis, Sun Arcana, Square Wave, The Royals UK, The Last Resort, Hi Fi Serious and Through Dreams and Distance.
LOCATIONS SERVED
Conveniently placed in a rural setting just off the A130 near Rayleigh Essex. Bands travel primarily from Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding South-East Essex catchment area. It draws musicians from Westcliff-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Rochford, Shoeburyness, Rayleigh, Hullbridge, Wickford, South Woodham Ferrers, Canvey Island, Benfleet, Thundersley, Basildon, Pitsea, Billericay and Brentwood.
ROOMS:
8
OPENED:
1985
