Inside Your Birmingham Recording Studio
Invite collaborators or work solo at our open-access studios in Birmingham. Choose from 9 music recording studios near Bullring and Grand Central, in the heart of Digbeth.
Our Pro studios have a vocal booth and are a perfect space for producers, songwriters and vocalists to lay down a beat, mixdown or master.
Recording Studio Types *
* Some studios may have different but equivalent equipment
This Space is Yours
Private Recording Studios
The creative process is different for every artist, yet the need for a quiet, productive space to work and learn is universal.
Stop by for a quick hour during your lunch break or dedicate a full day, lock in for a solo session or invite the crew, the space is yours to experiment, make mistakes, and find your sound — at full volume.
Home to artists of all disciplines and genres, check out our recording studios in action; get inspired for your next studio session, or your first.
What You Get
Why Make Pirate Your Music Studio
All Genres, All Levels
The Artists Using Pirate Rehearsal Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to the most common questions we get asked about our Birmingham recording studios. If you need further help please contact Support via WhatsApp or the Support Hub.
How much does it cost to hire a recording studio in Birmingham?
How to choose the best music studio for your project?
How many Pirate recording studios are in Birmingham?
Can you record your session in the Birmingham studios?
Do you have a sound engineer or mastering engineer available at the Birmingham studios?
Are the studios suitable for beginner music producers?
How to get ready for your first session in one of our Birmingham recording studio rooms?
Are the Birmingham recording studios suited for recording vocals?
Do you have additional equipment for hire in the Birmingham studios?
Pirate Studios
Your Space To Create
Come and go as you please with our self-service studios open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We have four different studio types for you to choose from in Birmingham:
- DJ studios to hone your mix on club-standard equipment
- Rehearsal studios for your band to practice for the next gig
- Production studios to record your next masterpiece
- Podcast studios to start your first or finesse your 40th episode
Simply book and pay by the hour using our easy live calendar. Whether you're a relative beginner or a seasoned pro, our specialist Birmingham studios are the perfect place to create, write, produce, practice and mix music with no distractions. Book now and let your creativity flow.
Rent Music Equipment
Click and Collect: Guitars, Synths, Mics, and More
For the instruments and accessories that artists sometimes forget, that beginners don't have yet, and which experienced artists might want to try — our rental desk is open every day.
Our inventory includes guitars, synths, amps, drum machines, headphones, microphones, guitar pedals, cymbals, and more. Browse and reserve your items online, then collect your order at our equipment shop before your session.
Top Picks: Fender '50s Stratocaster, Shure SM58 Dynamic Microphone, Sennheiser HD 25 Headphones
Buy Studio Accessories
Replace Broken Strings, Sticks, or Straps at Our Shop
Lost guitar picks, broken cymbals, snapped strings, or depleted batteries? Pop to the shop at our Birmingham music studios to quickly buy replacements.
Or simply stop by the shop after your session for a browse. Whether you're picking up a new USB, getting an automatic tuner for a bandmate’s birthday, or deliberating over our wooden egg shakers, we're here every day, emergency or not.
Top Picks: Tiger 7A Maple Drumsticks, Verbatim USB 3.0 Flash Drive 16GB, Tiger Guitar Strap with Pick Holder
Toastie Break
Drinks, Snacks, and Hot Toasties at Our Birmingham Studios
Forget about bringing Tupperware (and leaving it behind). Refuel with our fresh range of toasties during your next studio break — choose from classic, cheesy, spicy, or vegan flavours.
We've also got you covered with snacks such as chocolate bars and crisps, as well as drinks including Coke, ginger beer, and Red Bull for those late-night sessions.
Top Picks: Cheesy Toastie, Eat Natural Protein Packed Peanut & Chocolate Bar, Coca Cola Zero
Your Local Area
Our and About In Brum
The UK's second city, Birmingham, is the hometown of many of the world's ground-breaking musicians, including Duran Duran, Black Sabbath, and UB40. In these more contemporary times, we're looking to Village Bully (band), Trieste (DJ) and Sophie Lou (MC) for inspiration.
Your local studios are snugly situated in the graffitied heart of Birmingham’s Creative Quarter, Digbeth, a stone's throw from the Custard Factory and Eastside Projects, meaning there's always something going on. If you're after some fresh air, the local park — Kingston Hill — is a great place to chill.
Right next door to the studios you'll find Mutt Motorcycle Company — who do a great cup of coffee. Peckish? Digbeth Dining Club has always got a mouth-watering line-up of the world's greatest street food traders. For a round of drinks and 'dough' head to Digbeth Brew Co.
Know somewhere worth shouting about in the area? Head to COMMUNITY and spread the good word.
Find Us
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If you're driving, we have an off-street gated car park for 15 vehicles but you will need to register your vehicle before your session to avoid being issued a fine by the car park owner. Register your vehicle details on the day of your session.
Please note: as of 1 June 2021 your vehicle may be charged if it does not adhere to Birmingham's Clean Air Zone ruling. Check how the Clean Air Zone affects you by entering your vehicle registration number via the Government portal.
If you’re coming by public transport the nearest train station is Bordesley. Buses include the 17, 60, 876, 877, 891, X1 Platinum and X2 Platinum. Get directions via Google Maps.
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