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Frequently asked questions

The Birmingham edition of our FAQs has the top things you need to know about your session. Need more help? Hit up our support team via Live Chat.

Getting here and parking

Unit 2 Aston House, 77 Upper Trinity Street, Digbeth, B9 4EG (///straw.wanted.social). New Street and Moor Street stations are a 20-minute walk, and buses 17, 17A, 60, 97 and 97A stop nearby. Our gated car park is open to customers 7pm–4am; otherwise there’s pay and display on Upper Trinity Street. The site is in the Clean Air Zone, so check the CAZ charge before driving in.

Opening hours and access

Rehearsal and DJ studios: 8am –4am daily. Recording studios: 24/7. Your entry codes arrive 4 hours before your session. Over 18s only from 9pm; before then, under-18s must be with an account holder aged 18 or over. Photo ID is checked on the door.

The equipment rental shop is open Wednesday - Sunday, 3:30am - 9:30pm.

How do I get to the Birmingham studio?

The studio address is Unit 2, 77 Upper Trinity Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B9 4EG.

If you’re coming by public transport the nearest train station is Bordesley. Buses include the 17, 60, 876, 877, 891, X1 Platinum and X2 Platinum.

Remember, if you're driving, free parking is available — for one vehicle per booking — however, you must register your vehicle's details via the link in the booking confirmation email.

Studios, facilities and kit hire

DJ (Standard and Pro, with CDJ-3000s in Pro), Rehearsal (Lite to Showcase) and Recording (Lite to Pro). Free WiFi, vending machines, common areas and air conditioning in every room. The shop (Wednesday–Sunday, 3:30pm–9:30pm) sells drinks and snacks and rents kit, from cables and headphones to synths, amps and guitars.

Can I hire extra equipment?

There’s a new equipment rental shop at Pirate Birmingham. You can rent everything from XLR cables, synthesisers and headphones to amps, drumsticks, vintage guitars, strings and pedals.

Opening hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 3:30am - 9:30pm.

Is the site wheelchair accessible?

Fully accessible (small hump at the entrance), with a DDA toilet on the ground floor. Contact the support team via Live Chat, or Whatsapp with any accessibility questions.

On-site Facilities

  • Spares available
  • 24/7 pin code access
  • Professional equipment
  • Free WiFi
  • Vending machines
  • Kitchen area
  • Car-parking — please register
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Acoustically-treated rooms
  • Self-service, pay by the hour
  • Custom temperature control
  • Rehearsal studios
  • DJ studios
  • Recording studios

Find Us

Birmingham

Address

Unit 2, 77 Upper Trinity Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B9 4EG.

Driving?

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Our gated car park is open to customers 7pm–4am; otherwise there’s pay and display on Upper Trinity Street. The site is in the Clean Air Zone, so check the CAZ charge before driving in. Check how the Clean Air Zone affects you by entering your vehicle registration number via the Government portal.

If you’re coming by public transport, Moor St station and New St station are around a 20 minute walk away. Buses include the 17, 17A, 60, 97, and 97A. Get directions via Google Maps.

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