Factory Studios

A new fund has opened for musicians by

Fast Track offers financial awards of up to £500 and applicants will hear back within 6 weeks of submission.

The purpose of this fund is to help musicians make the most of an opportunity, so it might be purchasing some new equipment, attending a songwriting camp, undertaking some mentoring sessions, paying accommodation fees for a high-profile tour support offer.

At-a-glance eligibility criteria for this fund:

🟠 Have a track record of making 40% of your income from music over the past two years or longer

🟠 Be aged 18 or over, living in the UK, with the right to live and work in the UK and with a UK bank account

🟠 Not have more than £10,000 savings or access to other capital that could fund your planned activity

Full details can be found on their socials and website

The window for applications closes at 5pm on Friday 13th September - good luck !

Factory Studios stands against fascism, Islamophobia and racism.

We stand firmly in solidarity with all those affected and have a zero-tolerance policy to hate.

The recent scenes of far-right activity and violence in the UK right now do not reflect the majority, and they certainly do not reflect us.

Stay safe, choose love.

Ahead of her incoming set at - did a showcase in Room 10 for a last min run through 💫🎤

will be at Glastonbury this weekend so don’t miss it!!

What a great use of Room 10, if you want to check out the space for a showcase of your own - get in touch with us over on our website: https://factorystudios.co.uk/contact/ ✌🏻

June gig listings 🆙

who’s got tickets?

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Warmer weather is on the way, so here’s something to brighten up your May 🌞

who you got tickets for??

We’ve compiled a list of tracks from recent recording sessions that have happened here at the studio, engineered by 🎙️

Fantastic music inside from .band ++

If you’re looking to record demos, singles, EPs or full length albums, head over to our website or drop us a DM/email for more info 📥

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Everyone loves a Polaroid 📸

Awesome shot of the studio in it’s glory taken here by ✨

We’re getting ready for another weekend of rehearsals, DJs, podcasts, recordings and video shoots.

As usual if you’re looking to book in, our website has all our current availability and prices. You can always DM us or email [email protected] for any enquiries too 📥

Have a great weekend 🌞

Speaking of women who are reigniting and reinventing the music industry on their own terms, we’d like to put a spotlight on ✨

one of our regulars here at the studio, who have kindly put together a playlist of amazing artists for 2024 who they say inspire their own music 🎶

You can catch the Bristol-based post-punk trio on tour with early April and at 30th June!

Reminder the rest of March we are still offering 1x free rehearsal for women & femme-presenting artists. 🚺 to grab this offer, drop us an email at [email protected]

Insights with

We’re excited to share a full length interview with Felicity, who gives us a snapshot of what it’s like being at the top of logistics on a large scale tour.

A must-read for anyone interested in the inner workings of tours covering multiple cities, countries and festivals.

She discusses her work with , her other projects, and keeping on top of it all. As well the much-needed culture change behind the scenes, and champions for a more progressive future - with a focus on mental health and diversity with teams.

Big thanks for Felicity for providing the interview for us - full feature over on the website.

We’re still celebrating IWD 2024 at the studio for the remainder of this month, so if you’re a women/femme-presenting led act and haven’t booked in for a free rehearsal yet, get in touch with us at [email protected]

festival is on the horizon 🌍

We’re getting ready to step into a whole world of music across some of our favourite venues in bristol.

As usual the line up is s t a c k e d so we’ve put together a short playlist of artists that are getting us excited for the festival.

Lots of local talent within, including some of our very own ! cc .dj + 🌀

Looking forward to feel bristol come together and do what it does best, championing new thoughts + artists while having a proper party 🎉 🎫

Feb listings 🆙

Plenty of goodness in the city to get stuck into this month - what u got tickets for ?

It was International Education Day yesterday and we wanted to reflect on the studio as a place for learning and shine a light on a few top tutors + education centres based in Bristol ✨
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Remember that students and tutors both get 20% off bookings here at Factory, so if you’re looking for a new space to teach lessons or do student rehearsals then get in touch with us 📥

As the newly refurbished reopens its doors, a new original performance is welcomed: Forgotten Songs and Stories 🎶📖

is proud to present this live performance based on stories told by women, with additional arrangements by .

Definitely not one to be missed! 🙌🏻

A few updates made to the Spotify playlist with some new and not-so-new releases 🌞





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Happy new year from everyone at Factory Studios and a big thanks to those that chose us to help bring their new music to life last year ✨

We hope all our customers had a great break and look forward to seeing everyone at the studio again soon 🥁

Creative workspace available to let by the studio.

Get in touch via DM or [email protected] if interested

New music out now by our studio manager!

Isle of Crass is out now on re:lax records and available to stream and purchase via bandcamp - 12" vinyl + digital.

https://jurango.bandcamp.com/album/isle-of-crass-ep

One for the club crew - early support on 6 Music, Rinse FM, NTS Radio, Kool London + many more!

5 new albums that dropped in July 2023

https://factorystudios.co.uk/5-albums-that-came-out-in-july/

Returns from Britpop and Afro-Dub pioneers alongside new collaboration projects and more.

African Head Charge - A Trip To Bolgatanga
Natural Wonder Beauty Concept - Natural Wonder Beauty Concept
Mahalia - IRL (Deluxe)
Blur - The Ballad of Darren
Landowner - Escape the Compound

Feature over on the website 🔗

The Art of Headshots 📸

https://factorystudios.co.uk/artist-headshots/

Unveiling the artistry of a good headshot, we caught up with Bristol-based Photographer and Creative Director, Seb Peters

Given the level that we visually consume our ideas and projects now, it’s more important than ever to have a visual representation that fits the essence of a musician.

Whether the motivation is honesty, experimentation, or something else - capturing something that is true is vital, and easier said than done.

Head over to our website for a full feature on one of Bristol's most in-demand photographers, recommended for anyone planning an upcoming shoot. 🔗

All images shot by shot by Seb Peters

A woodland weekend of underground dance and live music.

Fresh from two sets at Glastonbury Festivals and a run of successful events in London and Bristol at venues like 60 Dock Road and Lost Horizon, Get On Festival brings its distinctive selection of music to Wiltshire next weekend.

There's still chance to grab a ticket, so secure your spot by heading over to the link below.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/getoneventsltd/866333.

From Dream Pop to Amapiano, here’s 5 mixes from July that we’ve had on at the studio.

Boiler Room SYSTEM Mix 095: Akanbi
NTS Radio: Trinh - 7th July
Crack Magazine Mix 505: Laura BCR
Mixmag Windrush 75 mix: Tash LC (Reggae / Dub)
DUMMY MIX 013: Credit 00

Full feature on our website 👉🏽

Factory Studios | 5 DJ Mixes from July 2023 Explore 5 DJ Mixes from July that come recommended by Factory Studios, from Dream Pop to Amapiano.

OSLO TWINS debut EP, Back To Nothing is OUT NOW via the new label collab between Fascination Street Records and Ali Chant.

Back To Nothing is available on 12” vinyl as a limited run.
Order here - https://oslotwins.lnk.to/btn

‘Back To Nothing’, the title track from OSLO TWINS upcoming EP is out now via Fascination Street Records the new label collab from Ali Chant and Factory Studios.

This is the final single from their forthcoming EP, ‘Back To Nothing’, which is out on the 28th July.

Check out this awesome video by Grace Emily Porte.

Oslo Twins - Back To Nothing (Official Video) Subtly influenced by dance, industrial and lo-fi music of the 80s and 90s, adorned with distinctive, hooky pop melodies, all connected by a sense of distance...