Brighton Electric

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Brighton Electric
Company type Recording studio
IndustryMusic
Founded2000;24 years ago (2000)
Website www.brightonelectric.co.uk
Brighton Corporation Tramways headquarters
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Brighton Electric is in the former Brighton Corporation Tramways headquarters
Built1897
Architectural style(s)Early 20th century transport building

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

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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 Bar at Brighton Electric Studios.jpg
Brighton Electric Studio private bar
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Neve 5316, Studio 1 at Brighton Electric Studios

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References

  1. "Coombe Terrace, 43-45, Brighton Corporation Tramways Depot, Brighton". Brighton and Hove City Council.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Brighton Electric Studios". The Argus. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  3. 1 2 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.

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