Music Bank hire
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Established in 1994, Music Bank (Hire) Ltd. provides backline equipment hire and a suite of rehearsal studios. Music Bank is an integral part of record producer Trevor Horn
's SPZ Group, which also includes the world-renowned Sarm Studios, music publishers Perfect Songs
and two of the most notorious record labels of the past thirty years, Stiff Records
and ZTT Records
. Music Bank is a member of both the London Chamber of Commerce and the PSA (Production Services Association).
Its flagship, 3000 square feet (278.7 m²) North Studio was completely refurbished in 2008 and is the only UK studio incorporting a brand new, full-size DigiDesign D-Show Venue digital console. It also offers the 2500 square feet (232.3 m²) South Studio and the Green Studio and Blue Studios - which are 1200 square feet (111.5 m²) and 1500 square feet (139.4 m²) respectively. Each one is open from 10am to 10pm, seven days per week.
Well known in the industry as rehearsal studios, each studio is also available to hire for showcase gigs, video shoots, and live broadcasts. They come with access to a fully equipped production office (with wireless internet), a private lounge, and secure on-site parking (fully CCTV-controlled, with 24-hour manned gates).
Music Bank is the preferred backline supplier to the Glastonbury Festival for the past 14 years, to both the V Festival and the Big Chill for the past five years and, more recently, The Green Man Festival, L.E.D Festival, WOMAD, Camp Bestival and Bestival.
Trevor Horn
Trevor Charles Horn CBE is an English pop music record producer, songwriter, musician and singer. He was born in Houghton-le-Spring in north-east England....
's SPZ Group, which also includes the world-renowned Sarm Studios, music publishers Perfect Songs
Perfect Songs
Perfect Songs is an independent music publishing company with a catalogue containing many memorable songs of the past 25 years.It is part of the SPZ Group of companies which also includes Sarm Studios , ZTT Records, Stiff Records and Music Bank hire .Songs featured in their catalogue include Relax...
and two of the most notorious record labels of the past thirty years, Stiff Records
Stiff Records
Stiff Records is a record label created in London in 1976, by entrepreneurs Dave Robinson and Andrew Jakeman , and active until 1985. It was reactivated in 2007....
and ZTT Records
ZTT Records
ZTT Records is a record label founded in 1983 by NME journalist Paul Morley, record producer Trevor Horn, and businesswoman Jill Sinclair. The label's name was also printed as "Zang Tumb Tuum" and "Zang Tuum Tumb" on various releases....
. Music Bank is a member of both the London Chamber of Commerce and the PSA (Production Services Association).
Studios
Music Bank has the most well respected and well-appointed suite of rehearsal and recording studios in Europe. And a client list that can testify to everything from the joys of natural light to its famous roof terrace. From full air conditioning to our on-site tour supplies shop.Its flagship, 3000 square feet (278.7 m²) North Studio was completely refurbished in 2008 and is the only UK studio incorporting a brand new, full-size DigiDesign D-Show Venue digital console. It also offers the 2500 square feet (232.3 m²) South Studio and the Green Studio and Blue Studios - which are 1200 square feet (111.5 m²) and 1500 square feet (139.4 m²) respectively. Each one is open from 10am to 10pm, seven days per week.
Well known in the industry as rehearsal studios, each studio is also available to hire for showcase gigs, video shoots, and live broadcasts. They come with access to a fully equipped production office (with wireless internet), a private lounge, and secure on-site parking (fully CCTV-controlled, with 24-hour manned gates).
Backline Hire
Music Bank is possibly the largest backline rental resource in Europe, if not the world. It is well known not only for its vast inventory, but for the knowledge, experience and preparation that comes with every single piece of equipment. Every item always comes fully prepped and tested and is available for collection or delivery Europe-wide.Music Bank is the preferred backline supplier to the Glastonbury Festival for the past 14 years, to both the V Festival and the Big Chill for the past five years and, more recently, The Green Man Festival, L.E.D Festival, WOMAD, Camp Bestival and Bestival.
Clients
A selection of Music Bank clients:- Il DivoIl DivoIl Divo is a multinational operatic pop vocal group created by music manager, executive, and reality TV star Simon Cowell. Formed in the United Kingdom, they are also signed to Cowell's record label, Syco Music...
- DuffyDuffy (singer)Aimée Ann Duffy , known as Duffy, is a Welsh singer-songwriter. Her 2008 debut album Rockferry entered the UK Album Chart at number one. It was the best-selling album in the United Kingdom in 2008 with 1.68 million copies sold...
- Duran DuranDuran DuranDuran Duran are an English band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States...
- The Eels
- The FeelingThe FeelingThe Feeling are a BRIT award-nominated English pop band from West Sussex and London. The band categorise their music as "pop".Following a limited release of their first single "Fill My Little World" in late 2005, the band entered the UK Singles Chart at #7 with their first full release "Sewn" in...
- Girls AloudGirls AloudGirls Aloud are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole , Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor...
- GoldfrappGoldfrappGoldfrapp are an English electronic music duo, formed in 1999 in London, England, that consists of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory ....
- The HoosiersThe HoosiersThe Hoosiers are an English pop/rock band, consisting of members Irwin Sparkes , Martin Skarendahl and Alan Sharland ....
- Mark KnopflerMark KnopflerMark Freuder Knopfler, OBE is a Scottish-born British guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer and film score composer. He is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977...
- Leona LewisLeona LewisLeona Louise Lewis is a British singer and songwriter. Lewis first came to prominence in 2006 when she won the third series of the British television series The X Factor....
- Manic Street PreachersManic Street PreachersManic Street Preachers are a Welsh alternative rock band, formed in 1986. They are James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, Richey Edwards and Sean Moore. The band are part of the Cardiff music scene, and were at their most prominent during the 1990s...
- Paul McCartneyPaul McCartneySir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
- MuseMuse (band)Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of school friends Matthew Bellamy , Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard...
- OasisOasis (band)Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...
- Kylie MinogueKylie MinogueKylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
- QueenQueen (band)Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
- Take ThatTake ThatTake That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter...
- WestlifeWestlifeWestlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. They are to disband in 2012. The group's line-up was Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden . The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one...
- Amy WinehouseAmy WinehouseAmy Jade Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize...
- Will YoungWill YoungWilliam Robert "Will" Young is a British singer-songwriter and actor who came to prominenceafter winning the 2002 inaugural series of the British music contest Pop Idol, making him the first winner of the now-worldwide Idols-format franchise...
External links
- Video of Snow Patrol rehearsing at Music Bank
- Video of Coldplay rehearsing at Music Bank
- Video of Frankie Goes To Hollywood rehearsing at Music Bank, shot by VH-1
- Video of Placebo rehearsing at Music Bank
- Video of Robbie Williams rehearsing at Music Bank
- Video of Corinne Bailey Rae rehearsing at Music Bank
- Video of Cadbury Schweppes' Gorilla commercial shot at Music Bank