Rehearsal and teaching studio in Rushden, Northants Two live rooms with PA, drum shells packs and guitar/bass cabs.
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Busy afternoon in the studio today!
Had Cerebral Scar in rehearsing for their show at The King Billy Rock bar on Wednesday. They were sounding super tight! They're supported by another one of our regular bands, Purge The Valley!
Should be a great show! See you there?
Thank you to all of the bands and performers in who have graced our dusty halls this year. It's been lovely to see so many new faces and welcome back our regulars!
We're looking forward to seeing all of you in 2024!
Happy New Year everybody!
We have held off as long as possible, but the inevitable time has come.
As of 3rd April, our prices are as follows:
Downstairs: £12/hour
Upstairs: £15/hour
We're providing the house kit for the first ever Soundle Weekend! Some incredible bands (and also one of my own) will be hitting the stage throughout Saturday and Sunday!
If you're at a loose end please come on down, tickets are available on the door!
Tomorrow we play the inaugural Soundle Weekend! Tickets are still available (and on the door) and we can’t wait to play! We may even debut some tracks we’ve not played live before - but you’ll have to be there to see! Hopefully see a few of you there!
LAST CALL FOR COMPLAINTS - DEADLINE 11th AUGUST!!
The White Rooms is facing a threat from a planning application which has recently been submitted. A developer has applied to convert the garage directly next door to the rehearsal rooms and teaching studio into a one bedroom flat! Obviously, if this planning application goes through and the development goes ahead that is the end of the studio. There is no way that I could put in enough sound proofing to avoid noise complaints at that kind of proximity so the studio would inevitably be forced to close.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Having spoken to Music Venues Trust, they have recommended that I (and as many of you as possible) lodge a formal complaint against the planning application.
1. You can do that through the website (link in comments or use QR code)
2. Or by email: [email protected] (or QR code)
The Planning Refence is: NE/22/00838/FUL
YOU MUST INCLUDE THE REFENCE, YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS OR THE COMPLAINTS WILL NOT BE RECOGNISED – THESE DETAILS ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL
If you are able to do this, you need to mention that:
1. You are formally objecting to the development (particularly the garage/workshop conversion) and mention some or all of the following:
2. How important The White Rooms is to local bands
3. How it contributes to the local creative economy
4. How it is the only facility within the town that provides these facilities
5. How having a flat immediately adjacent to the studio will make impossible for it to continue operating
You also need to mention (or directly quote) the following legislation in your complaint from the National Planning Policy Framework:
187.
Planning policies and decisions should ensure that new development can be integrated effectively with existing businesses and community facilities (such as places of worship, pubs, music venues and sports clubs). Existing businesses and facilities should not have unreasonable restrictions placed on them as a result of development permitted after they were established. Where the operation of an existing business or community facility could have a significant adverse effect on new development (including changes of use) in its vicinity, the applicant (or ‘agent of change’) should be required to provide suitable mitigation before the development has been completed.
Which will hopefully force the developer to ensure that sufficient soundproofing is installed in the flat to avoid any complaints.
THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLAINTS IS 11th AUGUST 2022!
Please share this with any of the friends who use the studio and encourage them to make a formal complaint if at all possible.
Please let me know if you have any questions and I'll help as best I can!
Graham
URGENT! PLEASE READ!
Sorry - It's a long one!
The White Rooms is facing a serious threat from a planning application which has recently been submitted. A developer has applied to convert the garage directly next door to the rehearsal rooms into a one bedroom flat!
Obviously, if this planning application goes through and the development goes ahead that is the end of the studio. There is no way that I could put in enough sound proofing to avoid noise complaints at that kind of proximity so the studio would inevitably be forced to close.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Having spoken to Music Venues Trust they have recommended that I (and as many of you as possible) lodge a formal complaint against the planning application. You can do that through the website:
https://publicaccess.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RE8ED7GOH0800
Or by email: [email protected]
If you do this, you need to mention that you are formally objecting to the development (particularly the garage/workshop conversion) and mention some or all of the following:
- How important The White Rooms is to local bands
- How it contributes to the local creative economy
- How it is the only facility within the town that provides these facilities
- How having a flat immediately adjacent to the studio will make impossible for it to continue operating
You could also use all or part of the following in your complaint from the National Planning Policy Framework:
187. Planning policies and decisions should ensure that new development can be integrated effectively with existing businesses and community facilities (such as places of worship, pubs, music venues and sports clubs). Existing businesses and facilities should not have unreasonable restrictions placed on them as a result of
development permitted after they were established. Where the operation of an existing business or community facility could have a significant adverse effect on new development (including changes of use) in its vicinity, the applicant (or ‘agent of change’) should be required to provide suitable mitigation before the development has been completed.
Which will force the developer to ensure that sufficient soundproofing installed in the flat to avoid any complaints.
Please please please share this with any of the friends who use the studio and encourage them to make a formal compaint if at all possible.
Please let me know if you have any questions and I'll help as best I can!
Graham
Creation Myths live stream, live from The White Rooms!!
Creation Myths are streaming live from The White Rooms RIGHT NOW! Full band show starts at 9!
Get out to one of our bands this Friday at Hopmaster Reserve!
They're nice lads and stuff
WHAT… A …. PRACTICE!!!!
Last night we had a little meet up, a little jam, a couple of beers, and laughed at Jack as he’s only got one arm at the minute… all in prep for TOMORROWS GIG!!!
Friday 15th April!!! HOPMASTER RESERVE!!! 9pm!!!
It’s going to be a good one.
Hi everybody!
As my gigging schedule is starting to get busier I'm finding it harder to keep the studio open as much as I want to. I'm looking for somebody (or a couple of people) who would be prepared to open up/close the studio on evenings where I'm not available, but at least one evening a week.
I'm happy to pay in either free rehearsal time or cold hard cash, whichever you prefer.
Please drop me a message if you are interested or have any questions!
Cheers,
Graham
GOOD NEWS EVERYBODY!!
The White Rooms is officially open from April 12th!
Please make your bookings using the link in the comments or the button on our page!
Obviously, due to Covid restrictions we still have some rules in place. Please read the following carefully before making a booking.
RULES
- YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN MICROPHONES
- MASKS MUST BE WORN IN CORRIDORS AND OTHER SHARED AREAS
- Hand sanitizer will be available in the rooms and should be used
- WE ARE STAGGERING ARRIVAL TIMES TO LIMIT CONTACT IN CORRIDORS - we will contact you if your arrival time clashes with an existing appointment in order to reschedule it by 15 minutes to allow the other room to load in
- Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance or full payment will be required
- PA system, guitar cabs, bass cabs and drums shell pack (inc. stands) will be provided and wiped down after every rehearsal
- Rooms will be cleaned after every rehearsal so please leave promptly at the end of your booked session to allow this to be done
- Payments can be made at time of booking via PayPal or using credit/debit card at the rehearsal. One card transaction for the whole rehearsal is preferred to minimise contact.
SEE YOU SOON!!!!
Fraudio are looking for a new lead singer and rhythm guitarist!
Following the roadmap announcement, enquiries have really picked up and we need to be ready to hit the ground running.
Please get in touch if you think this is you, or give it a share if you know somebody who might be interested!
The studio is now open for rehearsals!
But...because we are currently in a Tier 2 area, you are only allowed to rehearse under certain conditions.
PROFESSIONALS:
We are allowed offer rehearsals for professional bands. If you are rehearsing in preparation for actual or potential paid work then please feel free to book through the 'Book Now' button at the top of the page or using the link at the top of the comments.
NON-PROFESSIONALS:
If you are a solo musician who wants to make some noise, or you are in an existing bubble that wishes to play music together you are allowed to use the studio. Please use the Book Now button on the main page or the link in the comments below.
Unfortunately separate households are not allowed to socialise indoors so all other non-professional rehearsals are not going to be possible.
If you wish to make a booking, please note:
- Masks must be worn in all communal areas including corridors and toilets. They may be removed in the rehearsal rooms once the door is closed.
- You must bring your own microphones
- Hand sanitiser is provided in both rooms and should be used on arrival and before leaving
- We are a Covid track and trace venue and the app should be used to sign in on every visit.
Due to COVID-19 we have have to implement some rules in an attempt to safeguard you and our other clients. Please read the below carefully before booking to make sure you are happy
Whelp...the inevitable has happened!
Due to the UK national lockdown I'm sorry to say that we will be closing from Thursday 5th November though to Wednesday 2nd December.
For those of you who have existing bookings during this period, I will be in contact via email in the next couple of days to either cancel or reschedule for December.
If you would like to get a last-minute rehearsal in this week then please get in touch, we have a few slots remaining.
Stay safe folks and hopefully we'll see you in a few weeks!
We are now officially back open!
We are welcoming bands and musical groups of all types for rehearsals in our two practice studios.
We have adopted a whole set of new procedures including:
- Hand Sanitiser in both rooms
- Full clean downs after every rehearsal booking
- Staggered arrival times
- Online booking
- Credit/Debit card payments
We are also asking that all bands provide their own microphones and amps to limit equipment sharing.
Both rooms include PA system, mic stands and cables, drum shell pack including stands and pedals.
Booking link will be the top comment, or send us a message! 🙂
Check out the new video from After The Flood, audio recorded right here at The White Rooms by Jamie Thompson and video recorded in our upstairs room.
We have had the excellent Janet Robin Music in rehearsing with us for the last couple of days in preparation for her European tour. If her rehearsals are anything to go by then it's going to be pretty great!
If you want a chance to see her then head down to the The Hopmaster General - stop4.beer Micropub and Bottleshop on Friday 5th October for Janet Robin at Hopmaster General. It's going to be both free and excellent!
I'll see you there!
We have rehearsal slots available from 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday this week! First come, first served....get 'em while they're hot!
Cheers!
Graham, Liam & Jamie
The White Rooms Studios Rushden - Rehearsal Rooms Now Available For Hire!
We have slots available on evenings, days and weekends. Please contact us for availability. Block bookings also available.
Upstairs room -
£10 p/h
Downstairs room -
£8 p/h
Both rooms are newly refurbished and include PA, Drum Shells and Guitar/Bass Cabs.
Extra equipment including amp heads and combo's available upon request for a small fee.
Our recording studio is now taking bookings for the last few months of the year!
Prices from £125 per day tracking and £15 per hour mixing and mastering.
Full band sessions, full mixing and mastering sessions and remote mixing and mastering available.
We can also assist with live rehearsal demos at a special rate.
Please contact us here on FB or at [email protected] for more information or to book.
The White Rooms
Fraudio have started recording a podcast about their experiences as a professional band. Check it out!
IT'S LATE AND WE'RE SORRY!!! August is mental for us and we simply ran out of time. We're going to be back on schedule for this month's episode! Also, the audio quality in the 3rd section leaves a little to be desired, we're working on a better re...
Another one from the board. Get to this is you can
Listening back to some of the recording we did today, while the band rehearsing in the next room is playing some Temple of the Dog. Nice!
The White Rooms recording studio is now live!
We're offering a special introductory rate of £125 per day (9-5pm) to the first few bands that record with us.
Please contact us here on FB or at [email protected] for more information or to book.
The White Rooms
Check out Fraudio's podcast Confessions Of A Function Band. Episode 1 is called Your volume is directly related to your last performance. A statement we're sure a lot of you guys can appreciate
Please subscribe and share
https://www.buzzsprout.com/180859/732565-untitled-episode
Liam, Jamie, Graham and Tom are the members of professional function band Fraudio. Every month they spend an hour(ish) telling stories and making each other laugh while discussing different topics. This months topic - The pros and cons of being...
The White Rooms will soon be offering a studio/music production service!
Specialising in Rock/Metal/Indie, while the studio is being upgraded you can take advantage of our basic recording sessions starting from just £15-£20 per hour.
Message our producer Jamie on here or on 07478226168 for more details.
Check out our showreel below -
https://soundcloud.com/jaythompsonguitar/production-showreel
A selection of tracks I've produced or co-produced.
***SLOTS AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK***
Hi all, we have a few evening slots available next week -
Tuesday - Upstairs & Downstairs available
Wednesday - Upstairs available
Sunday - Upstairs & Downstairs available
Please get in touch here via phone to book. Any questions feel free to give us a shout on here! Cheers, The White Rooms
30A High Street
Rushden
NN100PW
| Monday | 12pm - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 11pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 11pm |
| Friday | 12pm - 11pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 11:15pm |
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