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Sound Gallery CIC runs Sound Gallery studios: a professional recording studio at Exeter Phoenix. We will be back. All round thumbs up.

Sound Gallery CIC is a People and Planet First Verified Fair Trade Enterprise, members of Social Enterprise UK Sound Gallery CIC an artist-led social enterprise founded in 2007 by Grice (Jim) Peters (FRSA) and a team of driven and experienced musicians, educators and technicians. Our Vision is to nurture and develop musicians and musical projects in Exeter and the surrounding areas. Sound Gallery

CIC runs Sound Gallery Studios, the longest-standing professional recording studio in Exeter nestled in the basement of Exeter Phoenix in the cultural heart of the city. Sound Gallery Studios has gained its reputation as one of the most productive, well equipped and capable studios in Devon boasting in its client list emerging and high profile musicians and bands, recording artists, actors, music publishers, record labels, TV channels, radio stations, educational establishments, film production companies, theatre groups and arts organisations locally, nationally and internationally. AUDIO SERVICES

Recording, Mixing & Mastering
Voiceovers
Sound Design
Music Production
Music Technology Courses & 1:1 Tuition
Youth projects & Music Enrichment programmes
Technical Advice and Trouble-shooting
Tape and Vinyl transfers

CLIENT FEEDBACK
'Nice Job. Thanks very much' Steve Howe (YES/Asia)

'We had a wicked day in the studio. Please pass out thanks on to Duncan for all his patience with us ... He was a star!’ The Mysterious Freakshow

'I had the fortune of recording local band Chiyoda Ku here, I was very pleased with the results and efficiency of working in your studio.' Ben Green

'Have just recorded our demo with you guys at the Sound Gallery, thanks for a great day you made the whole process fun and enjoyable, with a "nothings too much trouble" attitude along with very good advice and guidance, this is defiantly the place to record. Thanks again' Better Luck Next Time

'It was lovely recording yesterday, I really enjoyed it' Kiera Osment

'Just to say thank you to you and Jim once again for making our experience as easy and as efficient as you did. Sound Gallery is definitely the most professional studio I've recorded in and certainly produced the best results I've had from anywhere else. Thanks to Jim for paying real attention to detail and lending his expertise when mic-ing up etc. It's rare to see people go the extra mile these days'.

'When we booked Sound Gallery (at very short notice) to record some singing for the songs that appear in Far From The Madding Crowd, I don't know if they were expecting the films principal leads, the director, the producer, the choreographer and half of the production team to invade their space. Well that's what happened and they were brilliant, very accommodating with any requests/demands and the engineer, Duncan Chave, was fantastic. Completely unphased under pressure and really knows his stuff. Support your local studio!' Neill McCall, producer (Fox Searchlight UK)

Working with Sound Gallery I can edit and manage sound components quickly prior to video editing. This means I can effectively manage workflow and meet client expectations fast at a reasonable cost " Chris Martin / Real World Photography and Film UK

'Many, many thanks' Finlay Quay

'Duncan is a sound god but I am a f...... genious!!' Rik Mayall

'Good sounds' John Nettles
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10/06/2025

21/05/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Sound Gallery Studios is the Winner at the Corporate Livewire Innovation & Excellence awards - Recording studio of the Year!

Started by Grice Peters as an arts development organisation in 2000 with support from the Elmgrant trust and the Goulbenkian foundation, Sound Gallery has weathered many storms and has grown into a social enterprise with the help of a dedicated and talented team running professional recording studio facilities and innovative creative and training programmes for young people to help them make their way in the challenging waters of today’s music industry. Many thanks to the judges for choosing Sound Gallery Studios for this award. We invite you to celebrate with us, you are part of our story, 25 years making sound underground!

28 MAY - Exeter Phoenix - GRICE & the Polarchoral band present songs from award winning album Polarchoral and past releases including Mordant Lake, Propeller and one thousand birds from art rock artist GRICE set to a kaleidoscope of stunning visuals.

'An album of exquisite beauty from and artist of rare refinement' Prog

Tickets from the venue and on the door.
Proceeds are in support of social enterprise Sound Gallery CIC.

10/04/2025

Support our social objectives: we increase access to creative and training opportunities for young people at risk of social exclusion,
empower independent artists and help present their work to new audiences through professional recording services, live music showcases and music industry networking events.

Our principles are: accessibility, social inclusion, creative learning, originality, social entrepreneurialism and passion for innovative, high quality artistic work. Our aim is to nurture and develop musicians and musical projects in Exeter and the surrounding areas.

Become a supporter of Sound Gallery CIC today!

21/03/2025

Setting up for a recording session in the safe hands of Duncan Chave. Great to have in the studio.

21/12/2024

Seasons Greetings & Happy Solstice from Sound Gallery Studios.
Reflecting on a year of achievements and challenges, thanks to all musicians and bands for using our studio to create and release new music and the wonderful musicians who performed at PhoenixSounds & The Peters Cellars Alternative Folk Club. Here's to making more noise in 2025!

Special thanks to our associates and partners, Exeter Phoenix, Exeter Phoenix Digital, Exeter Students' Guild, Exeter College, Arts & Culture, University of Exeter, Phonic FM, RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum) for supporting our work, to Integrity Records, Hungersleep Records & Wiseman Productions Video for being part of our team, to the countless schools & colleges for enrolling their students on our music production courses and Simpti work experience programme and to audiobook publishers & authors (Bloomsbury Publishing UK, Hachette Books & more) for using our services. We salute you!

29/04/2024

To celebrate Sound Gallery Studios 16th year anniversary, we are offering special discounts on Recording - Mixing & Mastering for emerging Exeter-based artists, bands and musicians. Contact us on our socials or through our website.

02/01/2024

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for Sound Gallery Studios work experience programme Simpti and the Rising Artists Camp project, a brand new music enrichment programme for young people (16-25 years). Contact us to find out more: https://www.sound-gallery.net/community/

21/12/2023

There is still time for the perfect Christmas gift for your musical loved ones :)

We have a range of recording studio experiences and packages for singer-songwriters, musicians, bands, rappers, aspiring producers and vocalists.

Buy Presents with Purpose this Festive Season from Sound Gallery Studios - Exeter (drop us an email or contacts through social media)

12/12/2023

More studio action today with Southwest Hotel recording 3 Iive tracks for Devonstream Sessions/Discoveries project.

Address

Exeter Phoenix (basement Floor), Bradninch Place, Gandy Street
Exeter
EX43LS

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 10pm
Tuesday	10am - 10pm
Wednesday	10am - 10pm
Thursday	10am - 10pm
Friday	10am - 10pm
Saturday	10am - 10pm
Sunday	10am - 10pm

Telephone

01392495301

Website

http://www.sound-gallery.net/

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Our Story

Sound Gallery CIC is a social enterprise, community interest company founded in 2007 by social entrepreneur, musician and producer Grice Peters and a team of driven and experienced musicians, educators and technicians. Sound Gallery runs a professional recording studio with recording, mixing, mastering and music production facilities and rehearsal spaces at Exeter Phoenix in the cultural heart of the city. Our Vision To nurture and develop musicians and musical projects in Exeter and the surrounding areas. Our Mission Sound Gallery is dedicated to the development of original creative works produced by talented musicians and to the provision of music-making and training opportunities, especially for young people aged 12-25 years who are at risk of exclusion and at risk of social and rural isolation and especially those with mental health issues, special educational needs a Our Theory of Change We provide music-making and training opportunities for young people who live in challenging circumstances, which aim to build up their confidence and improve their life skills. This increases their employability and opportunities to reach their full potential in life. Our Social Objectives include the following:

Increasing opportunities: organising a range of workshops, creative and technical courses and enrichment programmes for disadvantaged and fragile young people living in and around Exeter.

Improving Access: helping more local young people to develop skills - personal, social, and vocational - through music-making, especially those whose access to musical opportunities and/or facilities is currently limited due to financial disadvantage, disability or rural isolation.

Encouraging positive social interaction: encouraging young people to interact positively with others in order to reach collective targets and common goals.

Fostering a sense of achievement & worth: providing performance and recording opportunities as an integral part of music projects aimed at young people, resulting in a tangible product/collective experience and a sense of pride at what has been achieved.

Increasing creativity: providing opportunities for young people to create their own music in a supportive and professional environment whilst nurturing, developing and promoting their music.

Furthering education & career progression: providing a wide range of affordable professional and vocational training courses for young people, in multiple aspects of music creation and production.

Partners:

Mansons Guitars, Exeter College Music Academy, Integrity Publishing, Hungersleep records, Forward Studios (Rome)

Sound Gallery CIC is supported by Arts Council England

Sound Gallery CIC is delivery partners in the #Focus5 project which is funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund. This project aims to help some of the South West’s most vulnerable young people to make positive steps towards education, employment and training. #Focus5 project provides bespoke support to young people aged 15-18 across the South West who are unemployed or out of education but who demonstrate a genuine desire to change their lives for the better.

Sound Gallery’s role in this project is to deliver the Access to SiMPTI (Standards in Music Production Technology and Industry) a programme designed to provide music-making activities for young people who are 'at risk of social exclusion'. As part of this programme, Sound Gallery provides music-making activities for young people who are 15-18 years old, live in Devon, are at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) and helps them regain their confidence and make a positive change in their lives. Sound Gallery's Access to SiMPTI programme uses music as a means of re-engaging young people with the world and teaches them social and work related skills in order to increase their confidence, improve their chances of reaching their full potential and increase their chances of finding employment.

Access to SiMPTI includes the following activities:

- Recording Studio Experiences - Music Technology Courses - Audio recording and music production courses - Advice sessions on pathways and careers in the music industry - Social Media for the Modern Musician sessions - Portfolio, CV and presentation skills

Sound Gallery CIC also runs a bespoke work experience programme (SiMPTI) for 15-19 year olds who are keen to pursue a career in the music industry. www.simpti.com

Find out more: www.sound-gallery.net