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Supporting Cardiff's creative scene with the space to rehearse, jam, collaborate, practice and mix with no distractions. Open 24/7.

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Your space to create

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, our specialist Welsh studios are the perfect place to create, write, produce, practice and mix with no distractions.

In Cardiff there are 11 spaces ready for your next project:

Hone your mix on club-standard equipment in the DJ studios
Rehearsal studios to jam with your band or practice for the next gig

Simply book and pay by the hour using our easy live calendar. It's time to let your creativity flow.

Vocalist using Pirate Studios rehearsal studio

What is Pirate?

A worldwide network of DJ, production, rehearsal, podcast and dance studios, giving you round the clock access to create. Because we’re open 24/7, we've made the experience entirely self-service using our unique entry code system — but if you ever need a hand, we're here. The fastest way to get support is via Live Chat.

Enjoy industry-standard equipment at affordable prices at our Cardiff studios

Residential area in Cardiff close to Pirate Studios Cardiff location

Local vibes

Looking for live music in Cardiff? Head to Womanby Street, one of the city's oldest streets, it's now synonymous with the city's live music scene. Artist-run The Moon and Fuel are two of our favourites, while Clwb Ifor Bach is also recommended for those who like to rock. Finally, TramShed is another quality music and arts venue — located in a Grade II-listed building that was once the old tram depot.

Know somewhere worth shouting about in Cardiff? Tell the world, drop us a line with your suggestion. community@pirate.com

Frequently asked questions

The Cardiff edition of our FAQs has the top things you need to know about your session. Need more help? Hit up our support team via Live Chat.

How much of my time will the program take each week?

Apprenticeship training should be delivered during the apprentices’ working hours. All apprentices must be allocated 20% of their paid working hours for “off-the-job training”.That can be spread in any way across your working week and does not need to be taken as a solid chunk. It will likely vary week to week according to the specific course you are on and what is being delivered and its method of delivery each week.

Please see the “Delivery method” section of each cohort to get a better idea of how much

What if I decide to leave halfway through the program?

Our recruitment process will be focused on ensuring that we get people who are truly committed to their course.

In the first instance, we will do everything we can to support the apprentice to remain on the program.

In exceptional circumstances, such as long-term illness or in some cases personal challenges, we can apply a ‘break in learning’ to allow the apprentice some time away from their learning.

What if something breaks or I need a spare?

Spare equipment is available at every Pirate location, including instruments, cables, microphones, stands and other hardware.

If you need replacement equipment or something is missing, contact us on Live Chat via the website or WhatsApp for assistance. We will direct you to our spares cupboard quickly so that you can get on with your session.

Set up your Pirate.com account

It takes less than two minutes to become a member:

Visit the account creation page.
Enter your details in each field. If you have a referral code from another Pirate customer, please enter it at this point.
Select Join Pirate.com and we’ll send you an SMS to confirm your mobile number. You’ll need to confirm this number before you can use your account.
Confirmed? You’re ready to book.

What are the benefits to the Apprentice?

Achieve a nationally recognised qualification
Develop, reinforce and enhance their skills, knowledge and behaviours to maximise their potential
Build their confidence
Earn as they learn. Pirate fund their apprenticeship training.

Why are there only 10 spaces available?

Each apprenticeship costs either £5,000 or £9,000 and Pirate has managed to secure £70,000 of external funding to provision this training programme this year. We also have to ensure we have the internal resources to be able to support these apprenticeships.

Getting here and access

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Driving? There's limited on-street parking available.

If you're coming by public transport, the nearest station is Cardiff Bay, or it's a nine-minute walk from Cardiff Central.

If I don’t get through this time, will there be another opportunity in the future?

Potentially. This is the first time Pirate is offering something like this and if all goes well we will want to continue to offer apprenticeships.

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