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Setting up a music rehearsal space and things to think about when running one....

Rise of Pirate

Starting in 2014 as a single rehearsal studio, Pirate has grown to be one of the biggest providers of rehearsal spaces in the world.

The repair shop in a music rehearsal space

There are a few things you can do yourself before reaching for the phone but sometimes a repair shop is needed.

Challenges facing music spaces

Worried no bands will book your practice room? Think your space might not be up to scratch? Are you prepared for a rent increase?

Cancellation policies

Cancellation policies differ between spaces, but what happens when you cancel late. What are the legals... Bandspace digs deeper.

Insuring your music rehearsal space

Insuring a music rehearsal space can be a minefield. Bandspace investigates the different insurances to ensure every eventuality is covered.

The Residential Music Space

A rundown of the UK's top residential music rehearsal spaces used by rock music's royalty. Ready for bed after a session, read on...

Renewable energy spaces

What some music spaces are doing to be eco-friendly. Bandspace investigates six spaces trailblazing its power off-grid.

Research

What evidence exists for music rehearsal spaces...

Online booking and directories

Sharing your practice room booking with your bandmates has never been easier. Third-party online booking apps maximises practice room usage.

Music rehearsal spaces and the web

So you've set up your music rehearsal space. Thought about what Facebook posts to make? We followed hundreds of spaces over 3 months...

Music spaces in railway arches

Would you believe it. There's quite a few music rehearsal spaces tucked away under your train seat with bands banging out floor shakers.

Introduction to the music rehearsal space

A music rehearsal space can be so many things. This layman's 3-minute guide covers the basics, storage'n'all.

What makes a good music rehearsal space?

After following hundreds of music rehearsal spaces' websites and Facebook pages we distill the best into three offer levels.

Setting up a space: Questionnaire

You're a musician, know loads of bands, now you fancy opening up your own music rehearsal space? Try asking bands these questions...

The Hidden Musicians

More people make music for enjoyment than for work so don't forget the amateur musicians one writer says, for they are the music industry...

Music Spaces and Regeneration

Without a space, music scenes remain rootless where musicians have little time to connect and create. Rehearsal spaces provide an answer...

Setting up a music rehearsal space

Running a rehearsal space for a range of music-related activities can be an exciting adventure. But what should you consider?