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

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

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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
 
Neve 5316, Studio 1 at Brighton Electric Studios

References

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  1. ^ "Coombe Terrace, 43-45, Brighton Corporation Tramways Depot, Brighton". Brighton and Hove City Council.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Brighton Electric Studios". The Argus. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  3. ^ a b 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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