Brighton Electric
TypeRecording studio
Industrymusic
Founded2000 (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

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

The main premises was built in 1897 as the Brighton Corporation Tramways head office.

Details

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, shop, vegan cafe, venue and bar.[3]

Neve 5316 Brighton Electric Studio 1 Control Room
Neve 5316, Studio 1 at Brighton Electric Studios

In April 2010 the studio was shortlisted for the 'Studio of the Year' award by Music Week magazine (the winner was Abbey Road Studios).[3][4] In 2016 Brighton Electric won the Pro Sound News 'Studio Of The Year' Award.

Musicians and bands that have recorded or rehearsed at Brighton Electric include The Cure,[2] British Sea Power,[2] Blood Red Shoes, Foals,[2] The Go! Team,[2] Laura Marling, Noisettes, Neon Saints Brass Band, Lovejoy, The Maccabees, Royal Blood, Nick Cave[2] and Architects.

Brighton Electric Studio Private Bar
Brighton Electric Studio private bar

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 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.

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