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Frequently asked questions

The London Earlsfield 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 access

what3words location: ///chef.spoke.shares (Rehearsal Entrance)
what3words location: ///crowned.bound.apples (Recording Entrance)

Driving? We'd highly recommend that you pre-book a local parking space using JustPark for as little as £1.10 an hour. Alternatively, on-street and pay-and-display parking are highly limited.

If you're coming by public transport, the studios are a 10-minute walk from the closest station, Earlsfield — a 30-minute train journey from Oxford Circus. Buses include the 44, 270 and N44. For more information visit tfl.gov.uk

I'm a BIMM Institute student, how does this work?

Pirate is proud to have partnered with BIMM Institute to provide studios to BIMM students throughout the UK.

Pirate locations currently offering BIMM bookings are:

  • London Earlsfield
  • Manchester Cheetham
  • Birmingham
  • Bristol

BIMM students are given a 21-hour weekly allowance to use on Pirate studio bookings. This allowance can be spent anytime from the current week to 2 weeks in advance.

To make a booking, log in with your verified BIMM Pirate account and head to our booking page. From there, select any of the four available sites listed above and find your preferred studio type to proceed.

If you need further assistance with anything BIMM-related, please do reach out using live chat (the speech bubble in the corner of your device on pirate.com).

What is verification and how does it work?

Being verified unlocks extra features at Pirate, like Refer-a-Friend credits. You also need to have your identity verified before you book one of our DJ or recording studios, so it’s a worthwhile investment! Don’t worry, the process only takes two minutes.

TIP: Use your mobile, it's easier to get a clear shot of your face/document.

I'm having trouble with a code or lock — help?

Slow and gentle!  Our locks can be a little sensitive so put your code in slowly and as detailed on your booking — such as * 1 2 3 4 5 6. Don't forget the star!

You might be sent a four-digit code as a replacement for the booking, such as 1 2 3 4.  As above, press slowly and in this case, with no star, *.

If you're having trouble with the lock or code, use # to reset and try again. If this doesn't work, please contact us via WhatsApp and we'll help get you in as soon as possible.

What's the Earlsfield recording studio all about?

Record your songs in our Earlsfield studio with our in-house engineer/producer Max, a multi-instrumentalist who has played with many bands over the years and recorded and mixed hundreds more. He specialises in working with live bands and knows how to get the best sound out of you and the room.

For more details, click here.

What are the benefits to Pirate?

  • Grow & develop talent in your Team to build a stronger pipeline
  • Improve turnover, engagement and progression
  • Develop role-relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours
  • Improve our customer experience and your Site’s performance KPIs
  • Reward and recognise our people

Can I hire extra equipment?

We don't offer additional equipment for hire beyond the equipment already included with your studio. Birmingham Pirates can hire from our equipment rental shop.

How do I book a session?

Our live booking calendar shows the latest availability of studios. You can book anywhere from a year in advance right up until a few minutes beforehand. Some studios are popular, so we recommend securing your slot in advance.

TIP: Book enough time to set-up and get comfortable with the gear, and set-up/pack-down anything you’ve brought along. 

Set up your Pirate.com account

It takes less than two minutes to become a member:

  • Visit the account creation page.
  • Enter your details in each field. If you have a referral code from another Pirate customer, please enter it at this point.
  • Select Join Pirate.com and we’ll send you an SMS to confirm your mobile number. You’ll need to confirm this number before you can use your account.
  • Confirmed? You’re ready to book.

If I don’t get through this time, will there be another opportunity in the future?

Potentially. This is the first time Pirate is offering something like this and if all goes well we will want to continue to offer apprenticeships.

On-site Facilities

  • Professional equipment
  • Spares available
  • Self-service, pay by the hour
  • 24/7 pin code access
  • Free WiFi
  • W/C facilities
  • Kitchen area
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Acoustically-treated rooms
  • Rehearsal studios
  • DJ studios
  • Recording studios
  • Custom temperature control

Find Us

London Earlsfield

Address

17 Lydden Road, Earlsfield, London, SW18 4LT

Driving?

what3words location: ///chef.spoke.shares (Rehearsal Entrance)
what3words location: ///crowned.bound.apples (Recording Entrance)

Driving? We'd highly recommend that you pre-book a local parking space using JustPark for as little as £1.10 an hour. Alternatively, on-street and pay-and-display parking are highly limited.

If you're coming by public transport, the studios are a 10-minute walk from the closest station, Earlsfield — a 30-minute train journey from Oxford Circus. Buses include the 44, 270 and N44. For more information visit tfl.gov.uk or get directions via Goole Maps.