Community Interest Company

The only place to learn, play, record & perform

Welcome to The Bunker, a not for profit organisation, which serves the local music industry as well as members from the Community, in need of support.
It is the only place in Sunderland where you can rehearse, record, learn and perform, all in one place. Setup in 1982, we have 17 rehearsal and recording studios, open 7 days per week, plus we offer music tuition in guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, drums, singing and music production.
Please also visit our online shop to buy some of our new merchandise, or click to Donate, to help us raise money to support more local people in our music community.
If you would like to hire a studio or find out more, please go to our Booking page.

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Guitar, bass, drum lessons and more

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Play

In our fully equipped rehearsal spaces

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Record

In our industry standard studio

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Fantastic place for children’s and teens instrument tuition. Our son attends guitar lessons and the
guys at the Bunker are amazing. Thanks to this place and people who working there, our son got
passionate about music. Very helpful and attentive staff. Couldn’t recommend enough

Gosia Hall

Super welcoming and supportive environment, a great place for local musicians to rehearse. Fully recommend!

Kieran Wilson

Best rehearsal space in Sunderland, great rooms and equipment and welcoming staff. Fully recommend.

Jack Bailey

Staff Quote:

“It was a very lively session which all the students engaged. It was good for the students to express themselves.”

Students Quote:

“I liked the drumming, I liked the beats. The teachers were nice, I learnt new skills to do with drumming.”

The Percy Hedley Foundation

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If you’d like to make an enquiry, you can contact us on 0191 5671777 or alternatively, fill in the contact form and we’ll get back to you!