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Hey,

I'm a really big music enthusiast. Been playing drums and guitar for a number of years and have a band locally. What I am hoping to do is pull a few other students together and form a little band in uni, just for kicks or if it goes well maybe gig at uni venues (if thats possible?).

Will the uni be able to provide a band room or some equipment? Will it be possible to play at the uni?

I know the music scene in leeds itself is pretty diverse and there is another thread floating about but it doesn't really help.

Hope sum1 can help me out.

Cheers,

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Reply 1

Freud

Some of the halls have their own music practice rooms so look into that. Outside of halls I do know I have friends in a band who hire somewhere as a band practice place but I couldn't tell you any details.

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Reply 2

Flipsta

Freud

Would you mind jsut naming a few that do have please? I'll look into it obv but if you can give me a head start thatd' be great.

Reply 3

Freud

Flipsta

Would you mind jsut naming a few that do have please? I'll look into it obv but if you can give me a head start thatd' be great.

Off the top of my head Oxley, Boddington and Devonshire, Probably more but I haven't a clue.

Reply 4

Flipsta

Freud

Off the top of my head Oxley, Boddington and Devonshire, Probably more but I haven't a clue.

Cheers buddy.

Reply 5

guitarromantic

Don't bother with practising in halls, the facilities are mainly for classical type stuff, pianos etc. Spend a few quid and book in at a proper band practice studio like The Rock & Roll Circus near Kirkstall/Armley. Pretty cheap and has good equipment.

As for venues, there's a million. Try http://www.leedsmusicscene.net for a nice list.

Reply 6

Ludwig Wittgenstein

Wow, read my mind when making this thread. I am in a similar situation in trying to pick my accom.
I am realllllly reallllllllly aching to start playing music with others as A levels have hindered me playing out a lot.
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Reply 7

Ben_55

Yea same! what you can do in manc is rent a practice room works out like £5 each for a few hours. What everyone play looking to start band when get there?!

Reply 8

jgupta

I'm a guitarist / vocalist...will def be looking to get a hard rock / classic metal band going once I get there..in fact it will be one of the first things I do!!

Been looking at accomodation with band rooms but i kinda agree, ultimately theyre gonna be crap and itll limit your accomodation choices un-necessarily - a lot of private rehearsal spaces in cities are very reasonable

Reply 9

Flipsta

I'm also looking to be playing, If anyone else may be interested in playing some light rock or w/e just pm me with your preferred instrument and your style.

Good luck on your applications ppl.

guitarromantic

Thanks mate for the info!

I'm in!

NowBor

I'm in!

PM ME NAUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!

Reply 12

Ludwig Wittgenstein

Does anyone know the rules about music equipment in halls? I have quite a lot of stuff I want to bring, big speakers and rack units etc

Reply 13

guitarromantic

Just be smart about it. You probably don't need a 1x12 cab in a hall of residence, and if you get a band together and start gigging you'd probably play through a PA and only need a smaller amp you could mic up. I took a 50w Marshall with me which barely got turned up past 3 even when I was the only one there over Easter. When we had band practices I just used the amps in the room we hired.

Reply 14

Danny the Geezer

Leeds music scene is great in general, as for practicing a lot of the halls have practice rooms and if you have sympathetic neighbours they'll let you practice in your room (not the same obv. though)

Reply 15

Ludwig Wittgenstein

guitarromantic

I think you mean a 4 x 12...

I have a 2 x 12 cab and a 4 unit rack with my power amp in it... then my pod.
I think I might just bring the one guitar and then 1 wee midi keyboard as a I have a big stereo I want to bring.
I've heard that many of the H.P flats have a big sound system in their kitchen for parties and stuff so I might bring my 300 watt active speaker after xmas :sly:

mwahaha

Reply 16

insertusername

ooh may have to watch this thread, i wouldn't mine joining a band again (i play guitar and bass), i've been in a death metal band for a couple fo years but tbh i fancy a change to something a bit less..brutal?

Reply 17

guitarromantic

Oops yeah, 4x12. Or something equally oversized for a bedroom. As far as I know, no halls have any sound systems that come with the rooms. Be careful you don't get robbed too.

Reply 18

Ludwig Wittgenstein

guitarromantic

Oops yeah, 4x12. Or something equally oversized for a bedroom. As far as I know, no halls have any sound systems that come with the rooms. Be careful you don't get robbed too.