Costs and payment

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Hook Road Studio Fees

Our music studio in the Hook Centre is available to hire Mon–Thu 9am–9pm, Fri–Sat 9am–5pm.

Charges for 2024–25

Standard hire rates for either the Live Room or Control Room

Payments are made via our online payment portal and cannot be made in cash, by cheque, or by card in person. You will receive an invoice email which must be paid online with a credit card before the date of your booking.

Time Fee
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm £15 per hour (minimum 2 hours per room)
Monday to Friday 5pm to 9pm £18 per hour (minimum 2 hours per room)
Saturday 9am to 5pm £18 per hour (minimum 2 hours per room)

Single person hire rates for either the Live Room or Control Room

One person hiring the space for private practice: £10 per hour per room

Youth group rehearsal rate

A group of students (18 years and under) rehearsing. A hiring adult must be responsible during the hire for safeguarding purposes.

Live Room: £4 per person per hour per room

Charges for 2025–26

Standard hire rates for either the Live Room or Control Room

Payments are made via our online payment portal and cannot be made in cash, by cheque, or by card in person. You will receive an invoice email which must be paid online with a credit card before the date of your booking.

Time Fee
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm £16 per hour (minimum 2 hours per room)
Monday to Friday 5pm to 9pm £19 per hour (minimum 2 hours per room)
Saturday 9am to 5pm £19 per hour (minimum 2 hours per room)

Single person hire rates for either the Live Room or Control Room

One person hiring the space for private practice: £11 per hour per room

Youth group rehearsal rate

A group of students (18 years and under) rehearsing. A hiring adult must be responsible during the hire for safeguarding purposes.

Live Room: £4 per person per hour per room

Educational rates are available

More details at Hook Road Studio. To book, contact hookstudio@kingston.gov.uk.