Often we get asked at the site where to play or record locally, so here is a guide to what is available. We'll try to keep it up to date, but that relies on you lot telling us.

A lot of the following is stolen wholesale from the excellent "Falkirk Wall" website. Thanks and sorry to them.

VENUES

Argylls
Has returned to the live music scene after a long lay-off, with the resurrection of The Happening Club every friday night. The Falkirk Folk Club has also moved here, and runs a regular folk night.

The Den - Manor Street, Falkirk.
Gigs at the Den have been put on hold at the moment, however they did run unplugged sessions for local and small artists to get a chance to promote their own material. All the gigs were free to attend. They usually had two artists per session and were on every second Tuesday. There was no age restrictions to the nights because they didn't sell alcohol, so it meant younger artists and a younger audience could participate. The Den opens at 7pm on those nights and stays open till about 10pm, with the music between 7.30 and 9.30 usually. If you'd like to play at The Den contact Davide @ davide@jbeez.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/attheden

Behind The Wall - 14 Melville Street, Falkirk. FK1 1HZ. Tel: 01324 633338
Falkirk's busiest pub, with a slant towards cover bands. Artists and bands should send demo & info to the above address.
http://www.behindthewall.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/btwfalkirk

Firkins
Local pub runs live music twice a week, including an open mic night on a Sunday.
http://www.myspace.com/firkinsislive

Rosies Nightclub - 3 Princes Street, Falkirk / Tel: 01324 613111
A nightclub, but there are very occasional bands.
http://www.clg.co.uk

The Martell - Burnbank Road, Bainsford, Falkirk FK2 7PE / Tel: 01324 621764

Rialto - Vicar Street, Falkirk
Probably the centre of the local music scene at the moment, with a regular three band bill at the end of each month, as well as odd individual nights. Contact the venue for info.

Studio 4 - 94 Grahams Road, Falkirk. FK2 7DL

Falkirk Folk Club
Falkirk Folk Club is on every Thursday night at Argylls, Falkirk. The evening begins at 8.30pm
http://www.falkirkfolkclub.co.uk

Falkirk Town Hall - High Street, Falkirk. FK1 5RS
http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/community

The Anchor Inn - 209 Stirling Street, Dunipace.

The Brightons Inn: Twice a week gigs. Contact Douglas Morrison on 01324 711315

PROMOTERS / EVENTS

Fat Boy Promotions - Local music promoter
http://www.myspace.com/fatboypromos

Distorted Disco - Local Music Promoter
http://www.myspace.com/distorted_disco

Bulge Promotions - Organise showcase nights, hire out PA systems and represent local bands.
http://www.myspace.com/bulgepromotions

REHEARSAL ROOMS / RECORDING STUDIOS

The Bunker - Unit 6, Murnin Road, Bonnybridge. Tel/Fax - 01324 815982
Working in conjunction with the Homegrown Productions recording studio, it offers two good-sized rooms and is kitted out with great quality gear. Guitar amps and cabs by Marshall, bass amps by Ashdown, Premier Drums, Shure SM58 mics through Wharfdale and Peavey PA systems.
http://www.myspace.com/thebunkerscotland

Homegrown Productions - Todhill Farm, Larbert, Falkirk. FK5 4SH. Tel/Fax: 01324 562897
Homegrown Productions is a recording studio at Todhill Farm, near Falkirk in Central Scotland.
http://www.homegrown-productions.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/homegrownproductionsstudio

Nebulasounds - 6b Winchester Avenue, Denny, Scotland FK6 6QE / Tel: 01324 820973. Mob: 0780 420 1789
Recording Studio, open 7 days, 8am - 8pm, Discounts for block bookings
info@nebulasounds.co.uk
http://www.nebulasounds.co.uk

The Music Room - is a new rehearsal space that opened in the Boness Recreation Centre in October 2007. The space is free to use for bands under 16 and for older bands they offer a competitive rate of £8 per hour. The Music Room will initially be open on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 5.30pm and 10pm and on a Saturday and Sunday between 9am and 9pm. To book The Music Room or to ask any questions please contact Elaine Craig (Arts Development Officer for Music) on 01324 503741 or email elaine.craig@falkirk.gov.uk
http://www.myspace.com/themusicroomboness

Good Vibrations Unit 15, IMEX Business Centre Craigleith Road, Stirling. FK7 7LQ Tel: 01786 446625 / 07877 624688
They provide professional quality space for practice, including live recording, in comfortable, great sounding surroundings. 3 spacious rooms fully equipped with Marshall guitar amps, Hartke bass amps, Premier drums and Yamaha Pas. The spaces have been designed with sound in mind, what you might call the appliance of acoustic science! They're warm enough for the cold winters and well ventilated for those long hot summers that Stirling is famous for (!)
http://www.goodvibrationsstirling.co.uk

FALKIRK COUNCIL MUSIC PROJECTS

The Rock Project
Launched in September 2006 through Youth Music Initiative funding, the Battle of the Bands project allows pupils in rock bands who attend Falkirk Council secondary schools an opportunity to receive free mentoring sessions and compete for a place in the Battle of the Bands final at the Glasgow Barrowlands.
http://www.myspace.com/falkirkcultural

Rock The Talk
RTT is a youth rock music project being developed throughout the Falkirk area.
http://www.myspace.com/rockthetalk

Falkirk & District Arts and Civic Council
This is the organisation which advocates the arts and civic amenity to Falkirk Council, supports member organisations in their projects and is a forum for mutual help and advice.
http://www.fdacc.org.uk

EDUCATION / TUITION

Forth Valley College
Forth Valley College is the fifth largest College in Scotland, delivering more than 750 courses from their main campuses in Alloa, Falkirk and Stirling and at more than 30 outreach centres across the region.
Courses available for Creative Industries: HNC Art & Design, HNC Art & Design, NQ Communication with Media, NQ Communication with Media, NQ Creative Arts, NQ Music & Broadcast Technology, NQ Music & Broadcast Technology, HNC Music Business, HNC Music Business, HND Sound Production, HND Sound Production, BA Art & Design, BA Art & Design, BA Media and Communication, BA Media and Communication, HND Computer Arts and Design, NQ Access to Creative Industries, NQ Access to Creative Industries, NQ Communication with Media, NQ Creative Arts, NQ Music & Broadcast Technology, Art and Design: Degree Foundation, HNC Art & Design Clackmannan, HNC Communication with Media, HNC Music Business Falkirk
HND Applied Design Crafts, HND Sound Production, BA Art & Design Falkirk, BA Media and Communication, HND Contemporary Fine Art, NQ Access to Creative Industries, HND Computer Arts and Design, HND Computer Arts and Design
http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/ForthValley

dD DRUMS
Offering drum kit tuition in the centre of Scotland for the past 5 years , dD Drums has grown to become a one stop shop for drummers, with lessons on offer from beginner to advanced levels , and currently embarking on an Adult Beginner Rock Package beginning January 2008. There are also drummer rehearsal facilities, and are presently stocking loadsa goodies. Personal one on one, tailor made lessons covering all the bases - reading , rudiments and most important ROCKIN'!! All levels catered for, all styles covered. Help with confidence, school qualifications (100% so far) but most important: the enjoyment. Owner David Dowell has recently recruited legendary drummer Ted McKenna to give advanced lessons.
http://www.myspace.com/daviddowelldrums

MISC

The Falkirk Herald
Local Newspaper, with music covered very well by James Trimble, and more recently Kirsty Beaton.
http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk

Print Central
"On-demand" printing company in Camelon who offer digital, litho and indoor or outdoor large format printing to A0 size. They are keen to hear from local band who require promo material, and can have most material printed in-house 3-5 days of receipt of signoff of artwork.
Jubilee House, The Hedges, Camelon, Falkirk FK1 4DZ
Tel: 01324 622776
Mob: 07969 827415

Central Scene
Central Scotland Music Resource Forum.
http://centralscene.2.forumer.com

Peter Holliday Photography
Local Photographer
http://www.myspace.com/peterhollidayphotography

Joyner Photography
Local photographer
http://www.myspace.com/joynerphotography

Neil Henderson
Local Photographer
http://www.photographer.myby.co.uk

Vicky Cheape
Local photographer
vickycheape@hotmail.com

SHOPS

HMV
5 Howgate Shopping Centre, Falkirk. 01324 676990

R & A Music 72-74 Manor Street, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 633332
R.A.Music have a wide selection of musical instruments, books and accessories. Learn to play from the professionals - They provide in-house tuition facilites (Guitar, Bass, Keyboard and drums).
htpp://www.ramusic.co.uk

Music & Leisure 234 Grahams Road, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 670767
Music and Leisure is a well established music shop in Falkirk specialising in guitars, drum kits and disco/karaoke equipment for both professional and home use
http://www.musicandleisure.co.uk