Hi folks we are on the look out for a rehearsal studio in London either central or old st area. Must incl backline i.e. amps, kit & PA.
We had been rehearsing at Fortress but in the past year their fees have gone from £50 for 4 hours to £70, so we need a cheaper option.
Studios that we have been to but are awful include Bona Fide.... rubbish equiptment that barely works & would not pass a saftey inspection & clueless unhelpful staff that can't sell a guitar string.
Banana studios in Limehouse... some guys spare room!
Bunker studios in Whitechapel, we contacted them but were told we can only rehearse if we are quiet!!!! WTF!
Anyway all suggestions greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Studios
Hi there,
There are a couple of places I know around E1:
Vatican (Bow):
Vatican Studios
Railway Arch 190 Bancroft Road
London E1 4ET
Tel: 020 7790 7026
Quite scruffy but vast rooms with plenty of gear. And it was cheap. It was a while ago since I went there and things could have changed. But I felt at home there.
Then there's the Premises. I've never been there but it's a really smart outfit with pro studio, cafe etc. Well worth checking out.
The Premises
201-203 Hackney Road
London E2 8JL
Tel: 020 7729 7593
Other than that, there was one place very near to Old St but I can't remember the name of it and I can't find it on google so perhaps it closed down. Didn't like it much anyway!
Useful to hear that the place in Limehouse is shit. I've seen it online a few times. I live in Limehouse so I'll be avoiding that one!