About Us

The Old Chapel was the first purpose built rehearsal studio to open in Leeds, opening in 1982 as Parkside Studios in Armley, it later moved to an old Wesleyan chapel building at Czar Street, Holbeck, becoming The Old Chapel studios in 1992.

From the start the studios have been the starting blocks for several of the most successful acts to emerge from Leeds since the early 80's - The Wedding Present, Sisters of Mercy, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, The Mission, Age of Chance, The March Violets, Cud, Embrace, Duels, Kaiser Chiefs, I Like Trains, The Pigeon Detectives - the list goes on, not to mention the countless equally talented, but less famous bands, working pub and club acts, wedding bands, school bands, young hopfeuls and old codgers.

We pride ourselves on our heritage and experience and providing what musicians want - a creative atmosphere with quality gear and a wealth of knowledge on tap.