Rehearsal Space

ATM STUDIOS 309 Central Park Ind Est, Petherton Rd, Hengrove, Bristol, tel/fax: 01275 891847, email: atm.bristol@access-to-music.co.uk, web: www.atmbristol.co.uk, www.accesstomusic.co.uk • That's Access To Music and that's what this Hengrove-based set-up is all about - that and providing 'The Ultimate Rehearsal Experience'. Formally known as Mr Grin and now owned and run by Access to Music, previous clients including Portishead and PJ Harvey. Boasts an unrivalled choice of four standard rooms, three pro-audio rooms (each equipped with three-rig, 350-watt monitors, eight-channel mixer amp with digital FX) and an acoustically designed live room with suspended speakers for optical sound. Also fully equipped technology, seminar and lecture rooms. See also Studios & Recording Services, PA Hire, Tuition and Organisations. 

THE BASEMENT STUDIO PROJECT 32 Bond St, Bristol (office and recording studios), The Unicorns, Colston Hall, Bristol (sessions), tel: 0117 934 9013, email: info@basementstudio.co.uk, web: www.basementstudio.co.uk, www.myspace.com/basement_studio • Training resource and rehearsal space for young people living in Bristol. See Studios.

CRUISIN' MUSIC PO Box 3187, Radstock BA3 5WD, tel: 01373 834161, fax: 01373 834164, email: info@cruisin.co.uk, web: www.cruisin.co.uk • See Studios.

DRUM BANK Gloucester Rd, Bristol, tel: 0117 975 5366 • See Music Shops.

FACTORY STUDIOS Barton Hill Trading Estate, Bristol, tel: 0117 952 5655, web: www.myspace.com/factorystudio • What used to be Channel House (Roni Size and Full Cycle’s old studio) has now been transformed into one of Bristol’s most relaxed places to rehearse. There are five different rooms, each with its own individual acoustics. The studio boasts quality equipment throughout, using systems including JBL, Peavey and Behringer. Everything is on ground level, so no more lugging heavy equipment up flights of steps - and they’ve got top-level security too. They are now open during the week as well as weekends. Factory’s latest development has been to create an internet-based system where bands can log on and check availability at any time of day; everything is updated in real time. The studio also now offers state-of-the-art recording facilities.

NAM Forewoods Common, Holt, nr. Trowbridge, tel/fax: 01225 782281 • The NAM rehearsal facilities provide an excellent working atmosphere, with two rooms, each including full vocal PA and natural daylight. SM-58 microphones/stands/mic leads are supplied and full off-street parking available. Extremely competitive rates, available on request.

REAL WORLD Mill Lane, Box, Corsham, Wilts, tel: 0845 146 1740, web: www.realworldstudios.com • PA and 24-channel desk. Catering can be arranged, part-day rates also. Contact Owen Leech. See Studios section.

PA Hire

ASTRALSOUND
38 Windyridge, Bisley, Stroud GL6 7DA, tel: 0870 421 4912, fax: 0870 421 4985, email: admin@astralsound.com, web: www.astralsound.com • Martin Audio PA systems from 600W to 4K. Astralsound is well-respected in the South West and South Wales for crystal-clear sound, superior equipment, the finest engineers and immense technical expertise. Four-star quality at budget prices. See www.astralsound.com for more information.

ATM STUDIOS
309 Central Park Ind Est, Petherton Rd, Hengrove, Bristol, tel/fax: 01275 891847, email: atm.bristol@access-to-music.co.uk, web: www.atmbristol.co.uk, www.accesstomusic.co.uk • Up to 2-3K rig plus extras available with engineer or dry hire. Call Matt or John to discuss your individual requirements. See also Studios & Recording Services, Rehearsal Space, Tuition and Organisations.

AUDIO FORUM
Unit 20, Dixon Business Centre, Dixon Rd, Brislington, Bristol, tel: 0870 240 6444, fax: 0117 972 3926, email: sales@audioforum.co.uk, web: www.audioforum.co.uk • Sales and long- or short-term hire of professional sound, lighting and AV equipment. Whether it's a 300w vocal system for a conference or a 40Kw festival set-up, Audio Forum will never let you down. Not the cheapest but probably the best value for money.

BES SYSTEMS
Paintworks, Bristol, tel: 0845 2245967/07971 835817, web: www.b-e-s.co.uk • Friendly, affordable quality PA hire for Bristol and the South West. Latest JBL/RCF systems 500w-8.5K. DJs also available - ideal for pubs, clubs, parties.

CAV
Unit F2, Bath Rd Trading Estate, Stroud, tel: 01453 751865, fax: 01453 751866, email: sales@cav.co.uk, web: www.cav.co.uk • CAV (Contract Audio Visual) is a large production services company based in Gloucestershire, providing solutions from basic unmanned hire of sound and lighting equipment through to total production services for large-scale events, concerts, tours and conferences. Large stocks of Nexo Alpha and Martin Audio Wavefront speaker systems, Midas, Soundcraft and Allen & Heath consoles, both FOH and monitors. Professional DJ systems with Technics, Vestax and Pioneer equipment. Please contact Hans Beier. See also Lighting section.

EURO PA HIRE
Bristol, tel: 0117 942 6151, mob: 07831 120575, email: euroents@hotmail.com, web: www.euroentertainments.co.uk • PAs for hire across the board, from 300W to 7K. Small hires a speciality, but pretty much anything can be arranged!

EVANS AUDIO
Bristol, tel: 0117 908 5558; fax: 0117 908 5559, web: www.evansaudio.com • These lot can mix it with the big boys and no mistake. Bath Festival, Jazz and Acoustic Stages at Glastonbury, Hobbs Fashion Show and many of the big tours. Provides 5-40K rigs with engineer and transport, dry hire from 500W upwards, 16-40 channel Soundcraft desks, radio mics and wireless guitar systems, specialist outboard... they've more or less got the lot covered. A nice line in sound gear too. Previously known as Sonix Audio.

FRONTLINE PA
Tel: 0117 951 2695/07973 673555, email: paulfrontline@blueyonder.co.uk • Frontline is one of the area's oldest, most well-loved PA outfits - name a band and they've probably mixed ’em! Can supply anything from a vocal PA to concert touring systems. Supply sound at The Croft in Bristol.

RED RADIO SOUNDS
Bristol, tel: 07761 471809, email: redradiosounds@gmail.com, web: www.myspace.com/redradio • Experienced and qualified sound engineer available for tours, gigs and installations delivering a clear, crafted and personalised sound night after night.

ROOTS RADICAL SOUNDSYSTEM
Email: mattneck@yahoo.co.uk • Small soundsystem for rental, up to approximately 3.5K. Useful for backing up in-house systems or for use in small venues.

SOUNDS PROFESSIONAL
4 Goss Barton, Nailsea, Bristol, tel: 01275 858156, mob: 07050 098093, email: mike@soundspro.com • Get yourself 800W audio power, with expert engineer thrown in as a condition of hire. High quality on a small scale.

STAGE ELECTRICS
Third Way, Avonmouth BS11 9YL, tel: 0117 938 4000, fax: 0117 916 2828, email: hires@stage-electrics.co.uk, web: www.stage-electrics.co.uk • Equipment to suit all budgets, from small to large, mains-free portable systems also available to buy. Delivery and collection service and 24-hour emergency service number. Free helpful advice. See also Lighting and Specialist Services.

VISION AUDIO
Sand Bay, Weston-super-Mare, tel/fax: 01934 642602, mob: 07768 241198, email: colin@visionaudio.com • Offers 500W-15K rig, 12/24/32 channels, and bigger to order. Installation, video relay, lights, effects.

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