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Originally housed across two Victorian [[terrace houses]] at 201-203 Hackney Rd, [[London]], the studios were opened by two local [[jazz]] musicians, Dill Katz and Colin Dudman , in 1986 as a cost effective alternative to London’s more established music studios. |
Originally housed across two Victorian [[terrace houses]] at 201-203 Hackney Rd, [[London]], the studios were opened by two local [[jazz]] musicians, Dill Katz and Colin Dudman , in 1986 as a cost effective alternative to London’s more established music studios. <ref name= "Blain1993p14"> </ref> |
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The history of the buildings themselves is said to be somewhat illicit, as prior to the music studios taking residence, with one building ‘’reputed to be a rendezvous for illicit trysts between Lord Hamilton and Lady Hamilton’’ <ref name= "Mainwaring1997"> </ref> and another of the terraces was said to be a club run by the notorious East End gangsters, The Kray Brothers. <ref name= "Mainwaring1997" > </ref> |
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| ⚫ | After a difficult financial period the studios were forced to declare insolvency in 1996 and the business was bought by current owner and CEO, Viv Broughton. Broughton is a published author and [[gospel music]] historian and had been one of the early members of [[The Pretty Things]]. <ref name= "Simpson2008p24"> </ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 1998 the [[charity]] purchased the [[Freehold (English law)]] of neighbouring properties and secured the future of the studios in their current location at 205-209 Hackney Rd, although the original 201-203 Hackney Rd studios have remained within the greater complex as long let studio spaces. Upon expansion the original buildings were demolished to make way for a bespoke new building with studios and offices over three floors. In May 2010, the arrangement between The Premises Studios Ltd and Full Frequency Ltd, the lease holders for 201-203 buildings was dissolved. The Premises Studios business operates only in 205-209 Hackney Rd. |
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In 2007, The Premises Studios finished work on a large acoustic recording space. This was the first [[solar powered]] recording studio in the [[United Kingdom]] and believed to be the first in [[Europe]]. |
In 2007, The Premises Studios finished work on a large acoustic recording space. This was the first [[solar powered]] recording studio in the [[United Kingdom]] and believed to be the first in [[Europe]]. |
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==Environmental / Political Involvement== |
==Environmental / Political Involvement== |
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On the 7th June 2007, lead singer of [[Razorlight]], [[Johnny Borrell]] recorded a song for [[Friends of the Earth]] as part of [[The Big Ask]] campaign in the new solar powered studio. The Big Ask was a widely publicised political campaign designed to lobby government to introduce a climate change law which committed the UK to cutting its carbon dioxide emissions by at least three per cent every year. |
On the 7th June 2007, lead singer of [[Razorlight]], [[Johnny Borrell]] recorded a song for [[Friends of the Earth]] as part of [[The Big Ask]] campaign in the new solar powered studio. The Big Ask was a widely publicised political campaign designed to lobby government to introduce a climate change law which committed the UK to cutting its carbon dioxide emissions by at least three per cent every year. <ref name= "Moussa2007p18"> </ref> |
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Later in 2007, The Premises joined Friends of the Earth and various lobbying bodies to further establish the 10:10 movement, a business group advocating the cut of carbon emissions by 10% by 2010. |
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| ⚫ | In April 2008, The Premises Studios once again joined Friends of the Earth and the Renewable Energy Association to continue to lobby Government, calling for a financial reward for homes and businesses that generate their own clean renewable energy. The Energy Bill was amended in part as a result of this campaign, which had the support of recording artist [[Lily Allen]]. <ref name= "Love2010p75"> </ref> |
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==Artists who have recorded and rehearsed at the studios== |
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The studios have been used by musicians such as [[Nina Simone]], [[Arctic Monkeys]], |
The studios have been used by musicians such as [[Nina Simone]], [[Arctic Monkeys]],[[ Dave Brubeck]], [[Billy Cobham]], [[Nick Cave]], [[Amy Winehouse]], [[Jamie Cullum]], [[Al Green]], [[Franz Ferdinand]], [[Charlotte Church]], [[Hot Chip]], [[Babyshambles]], [[Simian Mobile Disco]], [[Oysterband]], [[Taj_Mahal_(musician) |Taj Mahal]], [[Magic Numbers]],[[The Infadels]], [[Peaches_(musician)|Peaches]], [[Klaxons]], [[London Community Gospel Choir]], [[Lady Sovereign]] and many more touring and recording artists. |
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==External |
==External Links== |
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[http://www.premisesstudios.com Premises Studios Official] |
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[http://www.myspace.com/thepremises Premises Myspace] |
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==Notes== |
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<ref name = "Simpson2008p24">Simpson, W: "Heaven In Hackney" , page 24-25. Musician Magazine, 2008. </ref > |
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<ref name = "Blain1993p14">Blain, B: "Premises! Premises!" , page 14. The Musician, 1993. </ref > |
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<ref name = "Mainwaring1997" >Mainwaring, A: "Melody Maker" , East London Advertiser, 1997. </ref > |
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<ref name = "Rengozzi2008p6" >Rengozzi, L: "The Art of Sound" , Triodosnews, 2008. </ref > |
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<ref name = "Moussa2007p18" >Moussa, W: "Borrell joins eco mission" , The London Paper, 2007. </ref > |
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<ref name = "Dumas2007"> Dumas, D: "The Green Music Maker" , The Evening Standard, 2007. </ref > |
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<ref name= "Love2010p75"> Love, E: "Eco Hero: The green recording studio boss" , page 75, The Telegraph Magazine, 2010. </ref > |
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Revision as of 13:51, 26 August 2010
The Premises Studios
The Premises Studios is a music studio complex based near Hoxton in Hackney, London. The studio complex is comprised of ten commercial rehearsal studio spaces, one acoustic recording studio, one mixing studio and various private long let rooms and office spaces.
History
Originally housed across two Victorian terrace houses at 201-203 Hackney Rd, London, the studios were opened by two local jazz musicians, Dill Katz and Colin Dudman , in 1986 as a cost effective alternative to London’s more established music studios. [1]
The history of the buildings themselves is said to be somewhat illicit, as prior to the music studios taking residence, with one building ‘’reputed to be a rendezvous for illicit trysts between Lord Hamilton and Lady Hamilton’’ [2] and another of the terraces was said to be a club run by the notorious East End gangsters, The Kray Brothers. [2]
After a difficult financial period the studios were forced to declare insolvency in 1996 and the business was bought by current owner and CEO, Viv Broughton. Broughton is a published author and gospel music historian and had been one of the early members of The Pretty Things. [3]
At this time The Premises Music Education Programme was established as a music based charity and ran a New Deal work programme and still provides workshops and courses throughout the year, often in partnership with like minded non for profit organisations. [4]
In 1998 the charity purchased the Freehold (English law) of neighbouring properties and secured the future of the studios in their current location at 205-209 Hackney Rd, although the original 201-203 Hackney Rd studios have remained within the greater complex as long let studio spaces. Upon expansion the original buildings were demolished to make way for a bespoke new building with studios and offices over three floors. In May 2010, the arrangement between The Premises Studios Ltd and Full Frequency Ltd, the lease holders for 201-203 buildings was dissolved. The Premises Studios business operates only in 205-209 Hackney Rd.
In 2007, The Premises Studios finished work on a large acoustic recording space. This was the first solar powered recording studio in the United Kingdom and believed to be the first in Europe.
Environmental / Political Involvement
On the 7th June 2007, lead singer of Razorlight, Johnny Borrell recorded a song for Friends of the Earth as part of The Big Ask campaign in the new solar powered studio. The Big Ask was a widely publicised political campaign designed to lobby government to introduce a climate change law which committed the UK to cutting its carbon dioxide emissions by at least three per cent every year. [5]
Later in 2007, The Premises joined Friends of the Earth and various lobbying bodies to further establish the 10:10 movement, a business group advocating the cut of carbon emissions by 10% by 2010.
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In April 2008, The Premises Studios once again joined Friends of the Earth and the Renewable Energy Association to continue to lobby Government, calling for a financial reward for homes and businesses that generate their own clean renewable energy. The Energy Bill was amended in part as a result of this campaign, which had the support of recording artist Lily Allen. [7]
Artists who have recorded and rehearsed at the studios
The studios have been used by musicians such as Nina Simone, Arctic Monkeys,Dave Brubeck, Billy Cobham, Nick Cave, Amy Winehouse, Jamie Cullum, Al Green, Franz Ferdinand, Charlotte Church, Hot Chip, Babyshambles, Simian Mobile Disco, Oysterband, Taj Mahal, Magic Numbers,The Infadels, Peaches, Klaxons, London Community Gospel Choir, Lady Sovereign and many more touring and recording artists.
External Links
Premises Studios Official
Premises Myspace
Notes
- ^ Blain, B: "Premises! Premises!" , page 14. The Musician, 1993.
- ^ a b Mainwaring, A: "Melody Maker" , East London Advertiser, 1997.
- ^ Simpson, W: "Heaven In Hackney" , page 24-25. Musician Magazine, 2008.
- ^ Rengozzi, L: "The Art of Sound" , Triodosnews, 2008.
- ^ Moussa, W: "Borrell joins eco mission" , The London Paper, 2007.
- ^ Dumas, D: "The Green Music Maker" , The Evening Standard, 2007.
- ^ Love, E: "Eco Hero: The green recording studio boss" , page 75, The Telegraph Magazine, 2010.