Welcome to Plug Studios!
Situated conveniently close to the beautiful city centre of Norwich, Plug Studios consists of 7 soundproofed, individually air-conditioned and sound-treated practice rooms, all equipped to your own needs. Sessions are 3 hours long and prices and times can be found here. We also offer recording services using our on-site recording suite, Meantime Studios. Equipment hire is available for all sessions as well as for off-site events and gigs.
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We are also very proud to be a host venue for Access Creative College.
If you want to gain in-depth qualifications within the music industry then Access Creative College is the place to go. College courses (16-19) are available for Music, Media, Games, Events and Degree courses - offered in conjunction with Nottingham Trent University - cover Music Performance and Audio and Music Technology. Click on the College logo to visit their Norwich Campus website: |
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Plug Studios is also a Graded Music Exam Centre for Rock School. Click on the RSL logo to visit their website: |
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Our Facilities
Our comfortable chill out room** is spacious and relaxing – comfy sofas, cosy lighting and upcycled drum furniture provide the perfect place to unwind during breaks. Free tea and coffee is available from our generous hot-water urn and snacks and other drinks can be bought from our vending machine. Whilst relaxing, why not peruse our exhibition wall, featuring work by local artists? Or grab a book from our charity bookcase? We are also a dog friendly organisation, so feel free to bring your well-behaved dogs in (just not into the rehearsal rooms due to the volume!)
The chill out room is also available to hire for art exhibitions, book readings, album launches and talks - speak to either Pete or Sharon who’ll be more than happy to help.
The chill out room is also available to hire for art exhibitions, book readings, album launches and talks - speak to either Pete or Sharon who’ll be more than happy to help.
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- Plug Studios is also wheelchair accessible; we have portable entry ramps, the building is all on one level and we also have a well-appointed disabled toilet.
- There is ample off-road parking and wide-covering CCTV of the well-lit site.
- *NEW SHOP* We now stock a small selection of strings, leads, picks and batteries for sale.
- Our electricity is now sourced from 100% renewable energy (wind and water) and every tube, light and bulb on-site has been replaced with energy efficient and, more importantly, environmentally friendlier LED alternatives.
- We have a water refill station for filling up your drinking bottles mid-practice.
- Plus, we probably have the best toilets in any rehearsal studio ever!
Our Aim
We are here to support grass-roots musicians, whether you are just starting out or you’re an old veteran. The variety and diversity of musical genres that grace Plug’s rooms is fantastic, especially for what is, after all, a fairly small and isolated rural city; Folk, Metal. Electronica, Rock, Indie, Punk, Ska, Jazz, 50’s and 60’s, Rap and even a complete Bodhran ensemble (Irish drummers). Whatever your style, however you play, we will do whatever we can to help you along the way:
We are reaching out to as many local craftsmen, artists and tradesmen as we can to build a support network of small businesses and creators. We want Plug to become a one-stop-shop; a place that can point you to the help and services you need.
Community, support, graft and integrity are at the heart of all we do.
- Need to record a demo, EP or album? We can help.
- Need some artwork created or laid down to a printing template? We can help.
- Want a good local guitar repairer? Yep, we know some.
- Need your amp serviced? We have contacts, no worries.
- Need a good joiner to build you a vinyl storage unit? That too!
We are reaching out to as many local craftsmen, artists and tradesmen as we can to build a support network of small businesses and creators. We want Plug to become a one-stop-shop; a place that can point you to the help and services you need.
Community, support, graft and integrity are at the heart of all we do.
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In addition, we also support local charity Mind The Gap - an inclusive music group for people with mental and physical health issues in Norwich. They provide a friendly, safe environment to socialise with fellow musicians, play music, form bands, improve skills on guitar, bass, drums, songwriting, vocals and performance. |
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We have also recently adopted Okto, an orphaned Orangutan through the Orangutan Foundation, helping to ensure that orangutan habitat remains protected, providing them with sanctuary and safety in the wild. |
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Brief History
Established in 1997 by Errol Watson and Kim Ives, Plug Studios is Norwich’s longest running, independently owned rehearsal rooms. Originally sited at the old Fish Market in Mountergate, the studios relocated to their current, bigger, purpose-built premises as demand grew. Over the years, Plug, Errol and Kim have garnered a solid reputation for supporting the local music scene – in particular the three day ‘Thrashersaurus’ metal festival (organised by Errol and Kim) that’s held annually at The Brickmakers pub.
After 22 years of being a cornerstone in the Norwich music scene, Errol and Kim sold the business to local musician and occasional Plug sound engineer Peter Fellowes and his wife, Sharon. Peter has played guitar for local punk stalwarts SOUTHPAW for nearly thirty years and has been recording since the tender age of 16 when he bought his first four-track tape recording unit. Interestingly, he is still playing the same three chords he did back then…
Since taking over, Peter and Sharon have completely revamped the studios look and feel and have a four year re-investment plan in place - to upgrade the cabs in all rooms to custom-made beauties crafted by local maker Ryan Hillier from NOISY HAMMER.
After 22 years of being a cornerstone in the Norwich music scene, Errol and Kim sold the business to local musician and occasional Plug sound engineer Peter Fellowes and his wife, Sharon. Peter has played guitar for local punk stalwarts SOUTHPAW for nearly thirty years and has been recording since the tender age of 16 when he bought his first four-track tape recording unit. Interestingly, he is still playing the same three chords he did back then…
Since taking over, Peter and Sharon have completely revamped the studios look and feel and have a four year re-investment plan in place - to upgrade the cabs in all rooms to custom-made beauties crafted by local maker Ryan Hillier from NOISY HAMMER.
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