G2

Is this one of the best studios in Manchester? Quite probably, my friend, quite probably. When you start out with low prices, you’ll expect low quality, but G2 surprises immensely in that regard by offering high quality for almost nothing. What’s going on? I have no idea, but you get big rooms and a big sound for a big saving. Wonderful.

Greenhouse rehearsal studios provide high quality rehearsal space for some of the biggest acts in the Manchester music scene. Acts such as Doves, Elbow and Ian Brown have all used the Greenhouse to hone their live act.
Despite this, normal musicians like me can still get in and use this excellent rehearsal space for a bargain price. I’ve been in loads of rehearsal rooms all over the country, including many in London, and these are absolutely the BEST I’ve ever been in.
Greenhouse run two rehearsal rooms, including the Ancoats-​based G2 as well as their original Stockport studios.
The rooms are clean, spacious and carpeted wall to wall. There are plug sockets everywhere, which is just the best and most sensible idea ever. The PA is loud and crackle free, and the sessions are long and priced at just £25. It’s amazing value for money.
There’s no backline provided, which has always been fine for me. That means you’ll be bringing your own mics, stands, drum kit and amps. If you’d like to hire backline for your rehearsal, then prices are listed on the Greenhouse website.
Once you actually get playing, the size of the rooms mean that there’s plenty of space for you to get your sound right and actually hear what everyone in the band is doing. I couldn’t recommend G2 more highly.