South West Studios Irvine

04/08/2026

21/06/2026

We have a blank wall in the studio and we are looking for someone to do a murel, about people? It's not entirely about on it ..spary paint .or paint anything you like .... if your interested give us a msg and we can sort it out. SwS...

www.southweststudios.org

11/06/2026

We want to give a massive thank you to Baz and everyone at Soundmagic Music Studio in Ayr.

Before South West Studios was a finished rehearsal room, it was little more than an idea and an empty industrial unit. We had rented the space and started the journey, but we had run out of money before we could properly build it. For a while, all we had was an empty unit and the hope that we could somehow turn it into a studio.

Then Baz, the owner of Sound Magic Music Studios in Ayr, stepped in.

We had only met Baz a couple of times when we asked whether he might be able to help us with equipment. As soon as he heard what we were trying to create, he said yes. There was no lengthy pitch and no need to convince him.

He gave us a high-quality drum kit, PA system, mixing desk and amplifiers. That equipment became the core of our studio setup. For a while, it sat almost alone in the empty unit while we scraped together enough money for timber, plasterboard, acoustic treatment and everything else needed to build the room around it.

What makes this even more remarkable is that Baz was helping another rehearsal studio get started. He could have viewed us as potential competition. Instead, he believed in what we were trying to do and chose to support it.

At a time when South West Studios still felt like an impossible dream, Baz made it feel real. His generosity gave us more than equipment: it gave us confidence, momentum and a reason to keep going.

South West Studios would not be what it is today without that early act of kindness.

So we want to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to Baz and everyone at Sound Magic Music Studios. Please visit their page, support their studio and remember the generosity they showed when we had very little except an idea.

Sound Magic Music Studios, Ayr:
https://www.facebook.com/soundmagicmusic

11/06/2026

South West Studios is a community-built, not-for-profit music studio in Irvine, removing barriers to participation and creating opportunities for connection, confidence and wellbeing across North Ayrshire.

First and foremost, we are a professional rehearsal studio open to local bands and musicians. Our room was purpose-built and acoustically tuned to provide exceptional sound, quality equipment and a comfortable, welcoming experience. We want every band to hear themselves at their best and enjoy rehearsing together.

Book a rehearsal: https://www.southweststudios.org/booking

We were founded on a deeply held belief: playing, writing and performing music, especially with other people, can transform lives. Music creates moments of pure joy, helps us connect with ourselves and allows us to connect with others on a deeper, often unspoken level. This belief is supported by substantial scientific and clinical evidence demonstrating tangible benefits for wellbeing, communication, confidence and social connection.

Our driving mission is to provide the spaces, resources and support that allow everyone to experience these benefits, particularly people who face barriers to taking part.

The first barrier we identified was simple: Irvine lacked an accessible, high-quality rehearsal space, so we built one.

We are now expanding our work through targeted programmes, workshops and events, delivered both in our studio and in community settings, to reach the people who can benefit most from participating in music.

Community music space in Irvine, North Ayrshire — rehearsal room, workshops, jam nights.

06/05/2026

Scott Nicol popped into the studio for a chat and an impromptu performance.

A true gentleman.

Book time in our brand new rehearsal studio.