Free Rehearsal Space

Wiltshire Creative is opening up Salisbury Arts Centre for free rehearsal space on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 February, and it's aimed at young people aged 14 to 25. The slots run for three hours each, so you get a decent stretch of time to actually get into whatever you're working on rather than rushing through a quick run-through. Microphones are provided on-site, but you'll need to bring your own equipment and instruments, so come prepared with whatever you need to make your session work.

There's a bit of a story behind it, too. The whole thing was put together in association with Wiltshire Creative's Young Ambassadors, a group of young people aged 14 to 21 who meet once a month to make sure the organisation's programmes stay relevant and exciting for young people in the local community. It's a good example of the people the project is for actually having a say in how it's run, rather than it being decided from the top down.

If you're in that 14 to 25 age bracket and you've been looking for a place to rehearse without having to shell out for a studio, this is a straightforward way to get some time in a proper space. It's free of charge, and with the three-hour slots, there's enough room to really focus on the songs or the set you're pulling together. To get a slot, just email takepart@wiltshirecreative.co.uk.