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Pirate Studios

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Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, our specialist Midlands studios are the perfect place to create, write, produce, practice and mix with no distractions.

In Nottingham there are 10 spaces ready for your next project: 

Simply book and pay by the hour using our easy live calendar. It's time to let your creativity flow.

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What is Pirate?

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A worldwide network of DJ, production, rehearsal, podcast and dance studios, giving you round the clock access to create. Because we’re open 24/7, we've made the experience entirely self-service using our unique entry code system — but if you ever need a hand, we're here. The fastest way to get support is via Live Chat.


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Your Local Area

Nottingham Calling

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Here's our pick of cool spots to enjoy in the city know as the 'Queen of the Midlands': 

  • Since 1980, iconic indie venue Rock City has been hosting up-and-coming bands, student gigs and club nights. Rescue Rooms is also highly rated for live music and shows.
  • Batman fans will know the historic Tudor-built Wollaton Hall portrays Wayne Manor in all the films. It's also home to the city's Natural History Museum and Industrial Museum.
  • The bookish amongst you don't need to be told about Nottingham's radical bookshop, Five Leaves Books est. 2013. 
  • Fans of fresh air and open spaces will enjoy Radford Recreation Ground, a hop skip and a jump across the road from the studios.

Frequently asked questions

The Nottingham 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

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To get here, turn into Norton Street and then Bloomsgrove Road to access the studios.

Driving? Off-street parking is available to the right-hand side of the building. Please be mindful of our neighbours, and don't park on the ramp.

If you're coming by public transport, buses stop right outside on Ilkeston Road.

How much of my time will the program take each week?

Apprenticeship training should be delivered during the apprentices’ working hours. All apprentices must be allocated 20% of their paid working hours for “off-the-job training”.That can be spread in any way across your working week and does not need to be taken as a solid chunk. It will likely vary week to week according to the specific course you are on and what is being delivered and its method of delivery each week. 

Please see the “Delivery method” section of each cohort to get a better idea of how much

What if I decide to leave halfway through the program?

Our recruitment process will be focused on ensuring that we get people who are truly committed to their course. 

In the first instance, we will do everything we can to support the apprentice to remain on the program.

In exceptional circumstances, such as long-term illness or in some cases personal challenges, we can apply a ‘break in learning’ to allow the apprentice some time away from their learning.

What are the benefits to Pirate of this?

  • 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

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.

What are the benefits to the Apprentice?

  • Achieve a nationally recognised qualification
  • Develop, reinforce and enhance their skills, knowledge and behaviours to maximise their potential
  • Build their confidence
  • Earn as they learn. Pirate fund their apprenticeship training.

Why are there only 10 spaces available?

Each apprenticeship costs either £5,000 or £9,000 and Pirate has managed to secure £70,000 of external funding to provision this training programme this year. We also have to ensure we have the internal resources to be able to support these apprenticeships.

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.

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On-site Facilities

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

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year


Find Us

Nottingham

Address

186 Ilkeston Road, Nottingham, NG7 3HF

Driving?

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The studio address is 186 Ilkeston Road, Nottingham, NG7 3HF. Get directions via Google Maps.
 
If you're coming by public transport, buses stop right outside on Ilkeston Road.
 
Have a question or need support? Check out our FAQs, use the Live Chat, or call us.