Excellent facility with great equipment. Would highly…read morerecommend for all bands and artists looking for a place to practise. Friendly owners and refreshments are also available.

From the owner: Music Rehearsal Rooms, PA & Music Equipment Hireread more

Prior to my last visit, it must have been over a year since I last came to Rock and Roll Circus,…read morebut I'm hoping it won't be nearly as long before my next jaunt over to Armley. Of course, the primary element of this place is the rehearsal space -which I've not utilised, so I sadly can't comment. I can, however, comment on what a fantastic underground hub it is for a decent night out. So, it's an old rustic building just before you get to Armley -hardly the expected venue for a night of drinking, dancing and all out music fest. However, it turns out it's the perfect place for a ruddy decent night of it. I came for one of their events about a month or so ago, and it was a corker. They've a lounge area, where there's a bar in the corner, though you can happily BYO if you wish to save on pennies. The main room where all the music happened might have been somewhat small, given the crowds that showed, but this only went towards making it a more intimate gig. With tons of bodies packed in, all bouncing in time together, whilst the coolest duo to ever knock out the funk (without a bassist) performed, it was certainly a special night. Of course, you get the odd plank who's had one too many and tries to grab the microphone, but when the rest of the party are on board to guide him away from the stage to the back of the room, it's all good. Just don't be that plank, if you happen to trot along to the next do. Essentially, as a venue for some seriously underground and indie grooves here in Leeds, this is one not to miss. But bring some solid shoes -the carpets are as sticky as the toilets are wet -it's got that festival vibe going on. In a nutshell: cool posters, friendly folk, rustic building, excellent music. Surely you don't need anything more?

Awesome rehearsal space, good equipment, decent rooms and the staff are all really friendly and…read morehelpful. I've used pretty much every rehearsal space in this city and I'm sticking with this one!

Fantastic facilities. Awesome staff. Best place around for rehearsals. Free tea/coffee. Free…read moreparking. Perfect.

From the owner: Pro Backline Equipped Music Rehearsal Rooms in Blackburn, BB1 5AX. Full Backline Provided…read more(excluding guitars, crash cymbals). Studio 1&2: £10p/hr, Studio3 £15p/hr, Drum Room £5p/hr

My experience of rehearsal spaces in Leeds is actually minimal, which is pretty odd considering…read morethat I've been playing gigs about town (albeit the recent 2 year hiatus) for years. The main reason for this is that since we've never had a drummer before we've never required the space. My lounge/basement/bedroom has always served us with enough room to make noise, and given that I've a PA set up at home, there's been no need to go in search of extra added hz. In any case, the exciting news is that we're back, with added drum power and as much as I love feigning Janis Joplin in my lounge, somehow I think next door's newborn would not. Let alone the sleep deprived neighbours themselves... So! We needed somewhere to be, and the guitarist booked Eiger. It's basically on the cusp of LS1, and apparently walking distance from the Adelphi, but also the number one bus stops on the road right outside. Vox nightclub, which I've only just discovered, is right next door too, and given that reception is basically a bar with a huge space -I'm guessing these guys host gigs too. The bar is limited though, so if you're lucky you can grab a somewhat overpriced can of Strongbow, but they also have 7up and other soft drinks and boozes in tins. Not sure if hot drinks are available, and this is important -they're cash only. Don't be turning up hoping to pay on card. The rooms are £10/hour for the first two, then go down to £5/hour, which is pretty cheap, as far as I can tell. The room we had was curiously set up. There's a rather large raised bit of flooring, taped up in warning tape, the reason for this somewhat of a mystery. I mean, it didn't affect things, but it was a little odd. The PA system was a little tricky to work out (mostly, probably, due to our ignorance) and at one point it completely silenced. Fortunately, the dude came and fixed it up, and simultaneously made the sound 10x better. The chap was really friendly and helpful, so it's grand. We've already booked the next jam, and I'm looking forward to making more noise, so will update as and when. Essentially it's a really cool space, with awesome guys, plenty of equipment and it's (of course) independent. Win for all with musical powers. Get involved!

First time at this venue (and my first time in years in Leeds, actually) me and a few friends…read moreventured to Eiger Studios for Shed Fest. It's a relatively small venue (downstairs main area being around 300 people) and a couple of smaller rooms upstairs, no more than 20-30 in each room. The day itself was excellent, the bands were great. Bar staff were really easy going and the drinks were decent enough (£3.95 for a bottle of cider / beer) so nothing to complain about. Toilets were a little shabby, but it was a hardcore festival - I was prepared for the carnage. Overall a great little venue, would go back for another gig/fest. (Tip - if anyone's travelling from Manchester, it's less than a fiver to Leeds on the coach, and then a 2 mile taxi to the venue!)

Very good this place. Used it many times over the years and for our studio album, (Glory Days)…read more Even did some live recordings up on the 5th floor which has a big stage, (so gives you the feel of a proper gig/showcase). Oscar Novak MANDRAKE www.mandrakemanchester.com

Whist these rehearsal rooms at Big Fish might have a silly name, the quality of rehearsal space is…read morevery professional. During a recent visit, my guitarist accidentally walked into the wrong room to find that he was interrupting an Elbow rehearsal! They were polite, and he quickly scampered away. Well, if it's good enough for Elbow, then it's certainly good enough for me. The rooms are all of a big size, and full of character too. The rehearsal rooms are set out over five floors of an old mill, and all of the old brickwork and window fittings remain. The showcase rooms on the 3rd and 5th floors are amazing, with stages and big PAs giving you the option to practice as a line-up or even do an industry showcase. That's what these rooms are built for. There are plenty of different sized rooms to choose from though. Heck, they've even got an interactive map on their website. Go check it out! The sound can rattle about a bit in the bigger rooms, so it may take someone skilled in that department to get everything sounding balanced. Price wise, it's a bit more expensive than some of the other rehearsal studios in Manchester, but the character of the rooms really makes up for it.