Where musicians are made
The Band Factory is the permanent home of Royal Spa Brass and the venue for all our regular rehearsals and activities. It is situated in Althorpe Street in the heart of Old Town, Leamington (map). As well as a large main hall suitable for rehearsals and recitals, it has practice rooms, office space, kitchen facilities and a car park.Get our latest leaflet
The Band Factory is more than just a building, it is a constantly developing Community Music Centre where anyone can enjoy music making. It is a not-for-profit enterprise supported and managed by volunteers and the base for a number of local musical organisations, some of which are listed below. The space and facilities are available for hire at very reasonable rates. If you need somewhere to rehearse or belong to a musical organisation that needs a new home please get in touch.
Organisations based in The Band Factory
Latest Factory News!
March Update
We've seen the light! The new lighting in the Main Hall has now been installed and the 38 old low level flourescent tubes have now been decomissioned. The walls have been redecorated and new notice boards installed.The whole space has been transformed into a much brighter and open area.
February Update
We're very pleased to welcome yet another resident group to The Band Factory. A newly formed band, the Midweek Jazz Ensemble will be rehearsing on alternate Wednesday evenings. It's great to extend the range of music genres hosted in The Band Factory and we hope they'll enjoy the facilities.
We're also delighted that the County Highway authorities have recognised and accepted the need to control the parking obstructions to our forecourt and car park spaces. We look forward to the protection that restrictions will bring and to safer access for all our users but particularly for the youngsters, disabled and the elderly.
January Update
The Band Factory is delighted to welcome Cubbington Silver Band as a new resident organisation.Well known throughout Leamington and surrounding areas they have recently had a great deal of success on the Contest Stage including First place in the third section at the recent WMBBA Leamington Open Brass Band Contest and Third place in their section of the National Finals at Harrogate. This move brings both of the prominent Leamington Brass Bands together under one roof and consolidates the Band Factory's reputation as a local centre of excellence for brass playing. We look forward to a strong and mutually beneficial relationship. To see more about Cubbington's activities and achievements click on the link above.
The Band Factory was pleased to host Kelly Elliott and her band in the recording of her new video - see the session photos below and check out www.kelelliott.com
