Ivy Arch Studios

Don't miss the showing of Static Pulse at Ivy Arch Studios Wednesday 6th April at 7.30pm.
Tickets from Kevin Hough at Train of Thought Records

Ivy Arch Studios updated their address.

Ivy Arch Studios updated their address.

For a decade we've staged many bands and acts on the main stage at the Rotary Carnival in Steyne Gardens Worthing for August Bank Holiday weekend. Always memorable with fantastic performances, we're proud to help raise funds for this worthy charity. This year's show begins with the Megan Dance School at 1130 on Sunday 29th. The following acts are: Subterfuge, Celebration Samba, Time To Rock, Amy Sings Winehouse, Tex Preston, The Steyne Gang, finishing with The Dead Bottomleys. So that's Rock, Rock'n'Roll, Blues, Country, Punk, Soul . . . . and more. Monday 30th starts with the Credits, then Worthing Steel Band, Quincy Sensual, Break The Fable, Pier Pressure, finishing with Fused Blues. And that's Jazz, Ska, Blues, Rock, Soul . . . . Come along, enjoy the music and have fun!

If there's any trouble phone-contacting the studio or you can't get through or you don't Facebook or email, phone or text Derech on 07729 427765 👍

We are now taking bookings for rehearsal and recording sessions from 3rd May for professional or semi-pro bands and artists that have gigs lined up.

Hello everyone. As some of you may know already, we are now currently doing solo and single household bookings only at this time until May 17th where restrictions should be hopefully lifted by then. Feel free to book your slot, and see you soon!

We tried to find a way, but now have our answer from the Council. Unfortunately, there can be no mixed household sessions until permitted, which we hope will be in May. Apologies to all; we tried our best.

As it stands at the moment, we have permission to allow people alone and those of the same household, but are endeavouring to get a solution for mixed. Fingers crossed.

It's good news week! The Environment Agency has confirmed we can open 12 April !!!

Fingers crossed we'll be opening on 12 April. We're waiting for Council permission to re-open. If not then it'll be 17 May alas. We should know sometime next week. One thing we'll need for your session is verification (verbal at least) of your forming the necessary bubble with those in your group beforehand. Looking forward to once more hearing those heavenly noises you call music 😁

We've had many queries about re-opening; obviously we wish we could open. Apparently there may be an exception if we can obtain permission to do so. That is for Musician Union members only, i.e. only those with current membership cards can come in for a session, and that must be for an upcoming event. We don't make the rules, but have to abide by them or get fined £10,000. But don't lose hope - we'll open as soon as we're allowed to.

Happy to announce we will be back open on Wednesday 2nd December. Please call to confirm bookings.

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KEITH EMERSON would have been 76 today. The keyboardist played in some of the great groups of the time, The Nice & Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

COVID Announcement

To all Ivy Archers,
Due to the new national lockdown starting this Thursday, we will sadly be closing the studios until we are able to trade again, hopefully in 3-4 weeks time.
All bookings up until Wednesday this week will go ahead as planned. All regular weekly and bi-weekly bookings will remain in place so that all customers who have regular slots with us will continue to have their slots as soon as the new restrictions are lifted.
Stay safe and we will be in touch as soon as anything changes and we are able to open again.
Thank you.

Book Rehearsals now from £10 per hour.
01903 536106
5b Ivy Arch Road
Worthing
West Sussex BN14 8BX

Martin Birch, producer for Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and more, dies aged 71

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/aug/10/martin-birch-producer-for-iron-maiden-black-sabbath-and-more-dies-aged-71

theguardian.com Hard rock ‘genius’ helmed nine classic Iron Maiden albums and worked with Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac and others

Hey. We've joined the green revolution. The rooms are now powered by love and peace. All beverages and snacks lovingly prepared by fair trade unicorns.
Please wear a mask when in the communal areas just in case you are butt ugly.
Come on down to the river of sound and most of all enjoy yourselves! X

Things are a'foot..

PROTOCOL AT IVY ARCH STUDIOS:

We must adhere to current government guidelines, thereby protecting clients and staff, so there are strict procedures enabling proper social distancing and hygiene.

On entering using our new entrance and exiting via the old entrance, please use common sense to maintain distancing in reception and corridors. Payments will be taken on your exit passing alongside the counter, then using the exit door to your left.

1) The room floors have been marked to help clients maintain social distancing if from different households. Please maintain social distancing at all times in the rooms and respect others when using the corridors and toilets.
We ask everyone to use common sense in maintaining the social distance, particularly in the studio rooms.

2) Hand sanitizers have been installed and we recommend you use them before you enter our studio rooms, or use your own.

3) A 30-minute gap is in place between bookings using the same room to allow us to cleanse all equipment in the room.

4) When you use the toilets, wipes are provided so you can wipe down handles etc. Only one person may use the toilets at a time and should use the internal bolt to lock the door.

5) PLEASE do not turn up too early or exceed your booked time. Set up and pack down times need to be completed within your time slot.

6) To avoid any physical contact, payments are best paid by card although cash is still acceptable.

7) Microphones will be disinfected between bookings. Your stipulated quantity on entry will be dispensed from reception. We will insist that a pop shield or muffler is used for all microphones. It is best to bring your own mic cover. Ideally, bring your own mic if you have one. Drummers are urged to bring their own felts, hi-hat clutch etc but if using ours, clients must wear disposable gloves when handling.

8) The number of people using each room at 2 metre distances will be restricted as follows:
Room 1: 5 or less
Room 2: 5 or less
Room 3: 10 or less
Room 4: 4 or less

Please contact us for clarifications or queries.

Stay safe

Does anybody know where we can get a double-glazed UPVC external door in good condition and at a reasonable price? Doesn't need to be new.

Hello all! Ivy Arch Studios are pleased to announce that we will be open for rehearsals once more beginning Monday 15th June. As of today, we are now takings bookings by all the usual means: phone 01903 536106, email [email protected] and Facebook. We must adhere to current guidelines thereby protecting customers and staff, so there will be strict procedures enabling proper social distancing, hygiene and safety. Details of these are forthcoming.

Hooray!!!! Fifteen years old and looking forward to the next 15 😁 Thanks go to all our clients and friends for support and custom 👏👏👏

Regretfully we are now closed for a short period as we want to protect the health of customers and employees ☹️ But will open asap. Stay safe and see you all again soon 😎

Come along to Keith's blue plaque unveiling - it's free 😁

The unveiling of Keith Emerson's memorial blue plaque mounted on the Worthing Assembly Hall wall is due to take place at 1-30pm this Saturday with the Mayor and other dignitaries and guests, friends and associates of Keith's. Of course we'll be there!!! 😎

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DERECH ROLLINSON OF IVY ARCH STUDIOS

Thanks to Frances and Thomas at Here & Now mag for doing a good job! There were other stories I'd related, but not enough room on 2 pages 😁

hereandnowmag.co.uk “We supported The Damned at The Factory in Manchester,” remembers Derech...

For those that have asked . . I found this demo of the Bats and stuck it on Soundcloud. The Bats by The Bats (Worthing). Have a listen.

Check out Derech interview in Here&Now February issue mag. Worth a gander !!!

Wed eve from 7.30...

We have Dave wanting a bassist and lead guitar for "proper old school rock band into the likes of Chuck Berry and the Stones", and a boogie woogie piano player needed for Julie. Anyone interested? Please contact the studio. Both these bands have gigs waiting . . and are looking for that particular One (or two)!😎

Listen up, get your heads down to this, maybe your bodies too

Is there a boogie-woogie pianist looking for a jazz band out there? If so, please phone the studio 😎