Brighton Electric
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| type = Recording studio
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| founded = {{Start date and age|2000}}
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{{Infobox historic site
| name= Brighton Corporation Tramways headquarters
| image = Lewes Road Bus Depot - geograph.org.uk - 1091838.jpg
| caption = Brighton Electric is in the former Brighton Corporation Tramways headquarters
| built = 1897
| architecture = Early 20th century transport building
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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."[https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sites/brighton-hove.gov.uk/files/LLHA%20Coombe%20Terrace%2043-45%2C%20Brighton%20Corp%20Tram%20Depot%20v2%20180615.pdf Coombe Terrace, 43-45, Brighton Corporation Tramways Depot, Brighton]". Brighton and Hove City Council.
The music studio complex was founded in 2000. It has 17 practice studios and 2 recording studios.{{cite web|accessdate=2019-08-18|title=Brighton Electric Studios|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/leisure/music/10308305.brighton-electric-studios/|website=The Argus}}{{cite web|first1=Stuart|last1=Rolt|accessdate=2019-08-18|title=Brighton Electric Studios|url=https://www.bn1magazine.co.uk/bn1-chats-to-brighton-electric-studios/|date=18 January 2016|website=BN1 Magazine}} 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.
In April 2010 the studio was shortlisted for the 'Studio of the Year' award by Music Week magazine.{{cite web|accessdate=2019-08-18|title=Brighton Electric Is Top UK Recording Studio|url=http://www.xyzmagazine.co.uk/features/xyz-news/brighton-electric-is-top-uk-recording-studio|website=www.xyzmagazine.co.uk}} In 2016 Brighton Electric won the Pro Sound News 'Studio Of The Year' Award.{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}}
Musicians and bands that have recorded or rehearsed at Brighton Electric include (but are not limited to): John Cale, The Cure, Declan McKenna, Sea Power, Blood Red Shoes, Foals, The Go! Team, Laura Marling, Noisettes, The Maccabees, Royal Blood, Nick Cave, Slaves and Architects.
References
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External links
- {{Official website|www.brightonelectric.co.uk}}
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Category:Music in Brighton and Hove