Ben DareAug 26, 20213 minSoundchecking & The Sound Engineer - Pt. 2The Soundcheck That brings us onto the reasons why you might not get a soundcheck. There may not be time, for instance. If one of the...
Ben DareAug 17, 20213 minSoundchecking & The Sound Engineer - Pt. 1Soundchecking is a necessary evil. Personally, I find them intensely dull - maybe it’s the incessant thud of the kick drum, or someone...
BenAug 2, 20213 minThe Rehearsal - Pt. 2Bells & Whistles Perhaps now’s a good time to put your own stamp on things, if you feel so inclined - maybe put together a medley with...
BenJul 19, 20214 minThe Rehearsal - Pt. 1It’s why we’re all here isn’t it…we all love playing music and if we’re going to be any good at it then rehearsing is everything. The...
BenJul 1, 20213 minBuilding The Hive RoomsWhat happens when you take five musicians and give them a load of tools and building materials? Eventually what happens is that they...
Phil BashfordMay 4, 20211 minMay update!It's been a strange time over the last twelve months and things are starting to look up as we get back to normal post-lockdown. We have...
Phil BashfordMar 15, 20211 minStudio A Spotlight : WellerLate 2020, Weller, a fourpiece rock crossover band local to the Hive Rooms booked in a string of dates in Studio A to cut a couple of...
Phil BashfordMar 10, 20212 minWhat's New - Building is coming to an end!Whilst the country has been at a standstill, the Hive Team have been busy beavers (in a covid secure way), and the last phase of building...