| Brighton Electric | |
| Type: | Recording studio |
| Industry: | Music |
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| Brighton Corporation Tramways headquarters | |
| Built: | 1897 |
| Architecture: | Early 20th century transport building |
Brighton Electric is a music studio complex & bar venue in Brighton, UK, founded in 2000.
The main premises were built in 1897 as the Brighton Corporation Tramways head office, located on Coombe Terrace, Lewes Road.[1]
The music studio complex was founded in 2000. It has 17 practice studios and 2 recording studios.[2] [3] There are several mix studios and a mastering suite, a 175-person-capacity live venue/production studio, storage facilities, a repair & music spares shop, vegan café, and a venue/bar.[3]
In April 2010 the studio was shortlisted for the 'Studio of the Year' award by Music Week magazine.[4] In 2016 Brighton Electric won the Pro Sound News 'Studio Of The Year' Award.
Musicians and bands that have recorded or rehearsed at Brighton Electric include (but are not limited to): John Cale, The Cure, Declan McKenna, Sea Power, Blood Red Shoes, Foals, The Go! Team, Laura Marling, Noisettes, The Maccabees, Royal Blood, Nick Cave, Slaves and Architects.