Brighton Electric

Brighton Electric

Company type	Recording studio
Industry	Music
Founded	2000; 25 years ago (2000)
Website	www.brightonelectric.co.uk

Brighton Corporation Tramways headquarters
Brighton Electric is in the former Brighton Corporation Tramways headquarters
Built	1897
Architectural style(s)	Early 20th century transport building

Brighton Electric is a music studio complex & bar venue in Brighton, UK, founded in 2000.

Details

The main premises were 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, a 175-person-capacity live venue/production studio, storage facilities, a repair & music spares shop, vegan café, and a venue/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 (but are not limited to): John Cale, The Cure,[2] Declan McKenna, 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.

Brighton Electric Studio private bar

Neve 5316, Studio 1 at Brighton Electric Studios

References

1. "Coombe Terrace, 43-45, Brighton Corporation Tramways Depot, Brighton". Brighton and Hove City Council.
2. "Brighton Electric Studios". The Argus. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
3. Rolt, Stuart (18 January 2016). "Brighton Electric Studios". BN1 Magazine. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
4. "Brighton Electric Is Top UK Recording Studio". www.xyzmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 18 August 2019.

External links

• Official website

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