Under the current circumstances and to help us look after everyone, we feel that it's sensible that we minimise the level of contact and interaction between Farm Factory Studios staff members and our clients (click here to read more about the safety measures that we have put in place).
Therefore, for the time being, we are only accepting bookings by phone or through our new online booking system.
We highly recommend that you use the online booking system as this will be the quickest way of booking the time slot that you want. We will not always be able to answer the phone (we are not always on-site if there are no bookings running) and if you leave a message, we may not be able to get back to you to process your booking before someone else books your requested slot online.
For the time being, we will not be taking payments for rehearsals at reception:
ALL PAYMENTS WILL BE TAKEN AT THE POINT OF BOOKING
So please have your card details ready when you book.
Until Further notice, we have reduced our cancellation period from 48 hours to 24 hours
If you wish to book more than 4 hours, or you want to make a single musician booking, please email us or call us on 01707 392030
VOCALIST SCREENS NOW AVAILABLE: We have a limited number of free to use, portable vocalist screens available (enough for one per room if all rooms are operating). Please ask at reception if you would like one for your room.
Dolly demonstrates the correct use of a vocalist screen!Price Increase
This was due on 1st July 2020 (2 years since the last increase). Due to the recent circumstances, we have deferred this and will re-evaluate again later in the summer. So, until further notice, rehearsal prices will be frozen.
ALL BOOKINGS ARE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 6 PERSONS.
Booking
The biggest change will be to how you book your rehearsals.
Under the current guidelines and to help us look after everyone, we feel that it's sensible that we minimise the level of contact and interaction between Farm Factory Studios staff members and our clients. Therefore, for the time being, we are only accepting bookings by phone or through our new online booking system.
We highly recommend that you use the online booking system - this will be the quickest way of booking the time slot that you want. We will not always be able to answer the phone (we are not always on-site if there are no bookings running) and if you leave a message, we may not be able to get back to you to process your booking before someone else books your requested slot online.
For the time being, we will not be taking payments for rehearsals at reception:
ALL PAYMENTS WILL BE TAKEN AT THE POINT OF BOOKING
So please have your card details ready when you book.
Staggered Rehearsal Times
To minimise contact during “crossover” periods, we have staggered booking start / finish times by 15 minutes. You will be able to pick your rehearsal room, how many hours you want to book for and your start time from the online booking system.
To accommodate this, we have adjusted our opening times slightly.
Ideally you will arrive promptly at the start of your booking. However, it is important that you arrive and load in within 10 minutes of the start of your booking time. This will help us minimise “crossover”.
Please do not arrive excessively early for your booking – we will not be able to allow you access to your room until the actual start time of your booking.
Once you arrive and load in, please send one member of your group up to reception to collect mics and XLR leads etc.
Room 6
If you book a rehearsal in room 6 you will need to load in / out from the rear of the building. It may be possible to park at the rear of the building as long as the access road is passable for other vehicles. If this is not the case, once you have loaded in / out, please move your vehicle and park elsewhere so that the rear access road is clear for other users.
Setting Up within the Rehearsal Rooms
All of our available rooms are large enough to cope with keeping at least 1 metre distance from other band members. However, we recommend that any vocalists set up pointing away from the rest of the band members where possible.
Cleaning
Microphones will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between rehearsals. We will also be providing free disposable microphone covers. However we would recommend that you bring your own microphone if you are at all unsure.
Amp and PA controls will be wiped down between rehearsals.
Hire Drum Kits & Hardware: It is not viable to thoroughly clean hire Drum Kits between rehearsals. We recommend that drummers bring gloves to enable them to handle the hardware and cymbals when setting up, or wash their hands or use the hand-sanitiser provided in each room once they have set the kit up. If you are in any way unsure about this, we recommend that you bring your own kit.
Door Handles and the reception surfaces will be cleaned on a regular basis.
Toilets
We will operate a “one in, one out” policy. The layout of the toilets at Farm Factory is such that it is fairly obvious if there is another person already using the toilet. Please use common sense and respect others by maintaining a minimum 1-metre distance. The toilets will always be well stocked with soap and there will be hand-sanitiser on the storage racking outside the toilets should you wish to use it.
Hand-Sanitiser & Soap
One of the most important things that we can all do to protect each other is to wash our hands at regular intervals and hand-sanitise after touching equipment. The toilets will be well stocked with soap and there will be hand-sanitiser available at reception, in each room and outside of the toilets.
Drinks & Refreshments
Until further notice, we will not be able to serve you hot drinks. Cold drinks will be available - to reduce contact and minimise transactions, cold drinks will be increased in price to £1 (from 90p) and can be paid for in cash – no change given (so please bring some pound coins with you!). Alternatively, we can keep a tab for your room and at the end of your rehearsal one band member can come to reception to pay the tab by card in one transaction. Hand-sanitiser will be available close to the fridge at all times.
Do Not Attend Rehearsals If:
If you have been asked to shield or if you have any of the following symptoms: New cough, High temperature, Loss or change of taste or smell.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing) you back at Farm Factory and hope that we can count on your patience and understanding while we come to terms with the new guidelines.
Many Thanks
The Farm Factory Studios Team
Studios 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | 4 Hours | 5 Hours or more |
---|---|---|---|---|
Without Equipment Hire | £29 | £40 | £46 | £11.50 per hour |
With Equipment Hire | + £6 | + £8 | + £10 | + £2.50 per hour |
Room 6 | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | 4 Hours | 5 Hours |
Without Equipment Hire | £34 | £44 | £54 | £13 per hour |
With Equipment Hire | + £6 | + £8 | + £10 | + £2.50 per hour |
Single Musician rate: £10 per hour
Does not include equipment hire. Only Bookable 24 Hours in advance and is subject to availability.
Instrument Hire (in-house use only) | Price per hour | |
Electric Guitar | £3 | Please book in advance if required |
Bass Guitar | £3 | Please book in advance if required |
Please Note: Cancellations must be made via the online booking system with at least 24 hours notice from the start of the booking.
NO EQUIPMENT HIRE: Room, PA, Mics & Stands Included.
WITH EQUIPMENT HIRE: Room, PA, Mics & Stands, Up to ANY 3 Hire Items Included.i.e. Drum Kit, Bass Amp, Guitar Amp. Extra hire equipment available from £3 per hour (minimum 2 hours).
To avoid disappointment, please book your backline in advance. Backline includes: Drums (not cymbals), guitar combos, head & cabs, bass amps & cabs
BACKLINE AVAILABLE : AMPEG SVT350 BASS HEADS, AMPEG SVT350 8x10 BASS CABS, MARSHALL HEADS & CABS, MARSHALL COMBOS, CRATE HEADS & CABS, CRATE COMBOS. PEARL DRUM KITS, YAMAHA DRUM KITS & MORE
One of the most frustrating aspects of the current situation, for us musicians, is the fact that we can’t get out and play to an audience at the moment. We’ve all got everything crossed that we’ll be back out there at some point next year, but until then, we’ve all got to be a bit more creative in trying to reach an audience.
We’ve been putting a lot of thought into it here at Farm Factory and have been busy during the past couple of months setting up our new online streaming gig service. After several requests to see if it was something we can do, we're pleased to announce that we can!
We’re able to accommodate everything from solo acts to full band performances, all shot multi camera with a live mix that is streamed through one of the various platforms that we support with an option to sell tickets if you want to***
*** Under the current tier system, bands and musicians are permitted to work from Farm Factory Studios in order to prepare for and engage in paid work. So streaming a live gig from our studios is the perfect way to connect with your audience and a great opportunity to generate some income.
We can stream using the following platforms:
Facebook
YouTube
Twitch
Mixcloud
TicketCoTV***
***Should clients wish to sell tickets for their streaming event, we have partnered with TicketCo to facilitate this. This is a totally integrated ticket sales / streaming service that allows clients to set the price of tickets and create codes (should they want to give away free tickets). We can set up ticketing for your event and provide you with links to share with your fan base to enable them to support your event financially.
After the stream you get a complete video performance and audio mix of your gig to use for getting yourself some actual gigs when we’re allowed out again!
If this sounds like something that might tickle your fancy, CLICK HERE and fill out the ENQUIRY FORM
CHECK OUT MORE EXAMPLES OF OUR LIVE STREAMS HERE
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Read MoreRe-opening - 2nd December 2020
As of Wednesday 2nd December, Farm Factory Studios will be open for rehearsals for professional and semi-professional bands and solo musicians.
The guidance states the rehearsals may be to prepare for “an upcoming gig or potential gigs”. Therefore, anyone rehearsing with a view to getting potential paid work in the future is welcome to rehearse on the premises.
All of our covid-secure "Rehearse Safe" measures will remain in place.
We look forward to seeing you all again soon!