Feargal Sharkey to open Yorkshire recording studios

Feargal Sharkey, CEO of UK Music will join local MP and Minister for Sport, Gerry Sutcliffe at the exclusive launch event of Bradford's newest music facility, Factory St. Studios on Friday 27th February.

Gerry Sutcliffe will officially open the new recording and rehearsal studios, which promises to offer the Bradford community a central hub to develop their musical talents. Alongside him at the launch will be Feargal Sharkey, Mark Yates of Terrorvision and a number of local bands and musicians including Parangle, Wilful Missing and Quiet Rebellion.

Sharkey, who has lent his personal support to Factory St. commented on the studio's opening:

"Music has an immense and positive power to knit our communities together and it is vital that facilities like Factory St can exist and thrive. Without a viable network of rehearsal rooms, practice spaces and grassroots venues the UK's music scene could not retain its status as the world's best and is vital that we protect and support these creative hubs. I have no doubt that Factory St. will prove a hugely positive addition to cultural life in Bradford and all its surrounding areas."

Factory St. is the largest recording and rehearsal facility in Yorkshire and consists of seven luxury rehearsal rooms, a recording studio, instrument repair workshop, social space and community room 'The Piece Room'. The studio offers musicians the latest in computer technology, high-quality and classic vintage equipment including a mixing desk formerly owned by Roy Wood, analogue Studer tape machines from the BBC, handmade boutique amps by Diago and amps used by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

Factory St. Studios is now open 7 days a week from 4pm – 10pm (other times by prior arrangement). Take a look around at www.factorystreet.co.uk