To help I have drawn together some of the best local recording & rehearsal studios that Bradford has to offer - so, in no order:
Factory Street Studios is a multi-purpose recording and rehearsal facility can offer you a variety of services depending on your band's needs. The studio space boasts analogue and digital recording studios with top of the range software, giving you plenty of recording choices whether it is for your debut EP or a full album. Factor Street Studios also have a number of large rehearsal spaces so you can perfect your performance. Other facilities include a lounge and chill-out space and a coffee shop, giving you everything you need to record, rehearse or write music.
In addition, it is useful to know that the rehearsal rooms already come equipped with instruments and accessories such as guitars, drums and microphones should you need them (useful for bands that don't have transport for amps etc. for each practise). Interestingly the rooms in Factory Street Studios are also available to book for album launches which is really cool. To find out about the various services and packages they offer and how much they cost as well as contact details do check out their website!
Address: Factory Street Studios, Unit 9, Factory St, Bradford BD4 9NW
Telephone: 01274682125
Prospect Studios is a newly opened recording studio and rehearsal space in Bradford aims to provide a high-quality service at an affordable price for everyone. Their recording studio has top of the range equipment and software to ensure quality and is acoustically treated to record the best sound quality possible. Just as their recording space, the rehearsal rooms come equipped with high-quality equipment and accessories such as guitar amps, microphones and drums.
Prices are not bad either starting at £25 for 3 hours of rehearsing. Other services include hiring a sound engineer to come to your gig and engineer your live performance. To find out more about their services and prices you can take a look at their website alternatively you can contact them directly.
Address: Prospect Street Studios, Prospect Works, Allerton Rd, Allerton, Bradford BD15 7AA
Telephone: 07946238954
School of Rock and Media (SORM)
School of Rock and Media (SORM) is a recording studio and learning centre offers a variety of services as well as providing rehearsal spaces available for booking. The recording sessions you book will come with a studio engineer and are priced at a reasonable rate of £15 per hour with three hours the minimum booking time required - fantastic for younger bands and artists looking to start their music careers. The studio has high-quality equipment and the engineers are flexible with the type of music you want to record.
The rehearsal spaces come with the basic equipment such as drums and microphones but you will have to bring your own instruments so it’s worth checking with them about the instruments they have in advanced. To find out more information regarding prices and what services they have on offer visit their website as well as to find out their contact details.
Address: Sorm Studios LTD, 11 Edward St, Bradford BD4 7BH
Telephone: 01274736696
City Sound Studios, ran by local musician and professional music tutor Danny Yates (previous credits include the likes of BBC Radio, Skysports, ESPN America & Kerrang!), is another fantastic recording studio to check out. With a fantastic environment to record within, all the equipment you can dream of and the experience of Danny helping you get the very best out of your recording potential City Sound Studios is one of Bradford's leading recording studios. Rentable for £20 p/h (minimum of 2 hours) it is the perfect place for your band to record their first EP, as well as for longer works. To find out more don't hesitate to head over to City Sound Studios's website!
Address: Drumhill House, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6RF
Telephone: 07740944651
