Factory Studios

Factory Studios is an independent multi-discipline creative complex in Bristol, founded in 2003 as a grassroots rehearsal space by two brothers. It has developed into a production base for musicians, DJs, podcasters, filmmakers, photographers and other content creators, combining music facilities with visual-production spaces.

The studio provides 12 acoustically treated rehearsal rooms, with equipment including PA systems, vocal microphones, drum kits and guitar and bass amplifiers. Its larger live-room facilities support band rehearsals and pre-production, while a dedicated tracking and recording studio connects analogue recording equipment and outboard gear with digital workflows and adjacent performance spaces.

Production facilities

• Music rehearsal and recording — equipped rehearsal suites, tracking rooms and control-room recording facilities for artists and bands.
• DJ production — dedicated DJ rooms with Pioneer DJ and Rekordbox setups for practice, mixing and livestreaming.
• Podcast production — sound-treated rooms with multi-microphone and multi-camera equipment for audio and video podcasting.
• Film and photography — a flexible visual-production stage with an infinity cove, green-screen capability, ambient lighting and ground-floor load-in access.
• Backline and technical support — equipment provision for rehearsals, sessions and productions.

Factory Studios supports both established performers and emerging talent. Its facilities have hosted rehearsals, tracking, pre-production and shoots connected with artists including Massive Attack, IDLES, George Ezra, PJ Harvey, Skindred, Kurt Vile, Guy Garvey, Squid and Eats Everything.

Grassroots music development

Alongside commercial studio hire, Factory Studios participates in Bristol’s grassroots music culture through artist-development activity and mentoring. It has worked with BIMM Bristol and has hosted the MAS Records development scheme, helping provide practical support for developing artists and bands. The company’s mix of rehearsal, recording, visual-content and development resources allows projects to move between early creative work, production and release-focused activity within one facility.