By booking a rehearsal or recording session at Farm Factory Studios (Farm Factory Limited) you are entering into a contract by which you are agreeing unconditionally on behalf of the band/artist to abide by the studio's terms and conditions as detailed below.Booking a rehearsal: Rehearsal and recording bookings, times and dates are subject to availability and approval from a member of the Farm Factory team. Farm Factory Limited reserve the right to refuse and reschedule. Farm Factory Limited reserves the right to cancel bookings at any time with or without prior notice or explanations. Any booking that is cancelled by Farm Factory Limited would not be chargeable to the artist/band. Bookings can be made by the following methods only and are not valid until confirmed:
Online booking form or Phone: 01707 392030
Payment: Until further notice, all payments for rehearsals must be paid in advance. Payment can be made through the
online booking form by either by credit / debit card – all major cards accepted. It is the responsibility of the band/artist to cover the cost of each session in full in advance. Bands/Artists are responsible to pay in full for the time slots in which they have booked their recording or rehearsal session for. Until Further notice, sessions
cannot be extended or shortened.
Early Load-Ins: Until further notice, this is not possible. For safety / precautionary reasons, we have temporarily staggered rehearsal start times to minimise crossover. Please
arrive and load in within 15 minutes of your booking start time.
Load-Outs: Until further notice, it will be necessary for you to vacate your room by the time your booking is due to finish. For example, if you have booked until 9pm, you need to be clear and loaded out of the room by 9pm to allow the next booking access to the room.
Please allow enough time to break down and load out.Cancellations: As of 12.04.21, we have reverted to a cancellation period of
48 hours. All Cancellations can be notified via the
online booking system, by calling 01707 392030 (please leave a message if you get through to the answerphone) or by
emailEquipment: All rehearsal rooms are provided with a PA, Microphones and Mic Stands. Only backline equipment booked in advance can be guaranteed to be available.
Breakages and damages to studio equipment: Any damage caused to studio equipment due to misuse and abuse will be charged to the band/individual. Refusal to pay for breakages will lead to exclusion and prosecution. If an item of equipment is damaged or missing at the start of your session please report it to the reception staff immediately.
Personal items/lost property: Please make sure that you do not leave personal items unattended and ensure that you take all of your belongings with you when you leave. Farm Factory Limited is not responsible for any items that are lost or damaged on the premises.
Smoking: Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere inside the studio complex. If you leave the premises to smoke, please ensure that you are a safe distance from the studio and that your cigarette stubs are disposed of appropriately within the grounds of Farm Factory Studios.
Drugs: The studio operates a zero tolerance policy on drugs. If you are suspected of or found to be in possession of
ANY CLASS of drugs on the premises, you will be asked to leave and reported to the police.
Food/Drink: You are permitted to bring your own food and drink into your rehearsal room; however, this must not be placed on any of the equipment under any circumstances. Any damage caused to studio equipment due to spillages and negligence with food and drink will be charged as per our damages policy above. Please help us to keep the rehearsal rooms tidy by placing any rubbish in the bin provided in the reception area.
Rubbish / Broken Drumsticks: Broken drumsticks are a hazard to other room users and studio equipment. If you break a drumstick, please make sure that you put it in the bin before you leave. Please help us to keep the rehearsal rooms tidy by placing any rubbish in the bin provided in the reception area.
