Brighton_Electric
Brighton Electric
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Brighton Electric is a music studio complex & Bar/Venue in Brighton, UK, founded in 2000.
| Company type | Recording studio |
|---|---|
| Industry | music |
| Founded | 2000; 24 years ago (2000) |
| Website | www |
| Brighton Corporation Tramways headquarters | |
|---|---|
Brighton Electric is in the former Brighton Corporation Tramways headquarters | |
| Built | 1897 |
| Architectural style(s) | Early 20th century transport building |
The main premises was built in 1897 as the Brighton Corporation Tramways head office.
The main premises was built in 1897 as the Brighton Corporation Tramways head office, located on Coombe Terrace, Lewes Road.[1]
The music studio complex was founded in 2000.[2] It has 17 practice studios and 2 recording studios.[2][3] There are several mix studios and a mastering suite, 175 capacity live venue/production studio, storage facilities, repair & music spares shop, vegan cafe, venue and bar.[3]
In April 2010 the studio was shortlisted for the 'Studio of the Year' award by Music Week magazine.[4] In 2016 Brighton Electric won the Pro Sound News 'Studio Of The Year' Award.[citation needed]
Musicians and bands that have recorded or rehearsed at Brighton Electric include Romi XX Declan McKenna John Cale The Cure,[2]Sea Power,[2] Blood Red Shoes, Foals,[2] The Go! Team,[2] Laura Marling, Noisettes, The Maccabees, Royal Blood, Nick Cave,[2] Slaves and Architects.
- "Coombe Terrace, 43-45, Brighton Corporation Tramways Depot, Brighton". Brighton and Hove City Council.
- "Brighton Electric Studios". The Argus. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- Rolt, Stuart (18 January 2016). "Brighton Electric Studios". BN1 Magazine. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- "Brighton Electric Is Top UK Recording Studio". www.xyzmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 18 August 2019.