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The Development Suite - PA Hire, Events, Recording

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The Development Suite – What is it?
The Development Suite was born out of necessity in July 06 on the Isle of Wight to primarily save Ryde theatre from council closure. Also check out the new facebook group The Ryde Theatre Preservation Society.
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It started at The Liquid Lounge in Ryde. Increasing local gig action for many talented people sidelined by lack of opportunity. As local independent artists, sound-crew, and PA, we assisted worthwhile musical endeavours that offered opportunity to venues, musicians and a social scene. These nights evolved into the Progression Sessions & Making Waves. Formats quickly adopted by The Studio in Newport, owned by someone who once held a mixing desk of ours to ransom! The Studio was opened not long after Development Suite at Liquid Lounge showed The Kasbah how it was done.
The Mission as Ambassadors for live music events was to provide music solutions for musicians and venues and raise the profile of year round Isle of Wight music.
Run by experienced musicians, for musicians, we offered a no fuss, no nonsense and straight forward approach to all types of scenario.
Our experiences ranged from running solo pub gigs to high profile concerts (Roy Ayers/Soul 2 Soul) and even outdoor shows (Asa's Big Day Out with The Bee's , Jackson Analogue, Motion Pictures etc & a Quarr Abbey gig with Paul Armfield). Able to be involved at most levels, gives us a massive empathy, respect and understanding, which results in a successful show.
In every sense of the word we have continued to develop from roots level. We have had a long-standing, major belief that the Isle of Wight is witnessing a massive musical revival.
Encouraging people back out to see bands performing original material, by offering an unprecedented proportion of live music events.
With over 500 slots over the course of our existence, we have provided PA, free bookings, recordings, artwork, PR, even CD distribution & radio play for bands. This has helped keep the music alive.
And now? The Development Suite team are currently working on their new studio with 3 albums under way from local artists.
MUSIC ACTIVISM
Please check our blogs on how it was all initiated here. Also please check out ventnorblog.com on the banner down below who have been wonderful at documenting many of our events aswell as our brother activators Happy Feet Prosuctions specialising in counter-culture & hip-hop http://www.myspace.com/happyfeetproductions
Thanks to those who noticed. Looking beyond ourselves, we stuck up for bands for more music chances.

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Member Since: 25/07/2006
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SOUL II SOUL@ RYDE THEATRE 4th APRIL 08 - BRINGING IT TRULY BACK II LIFE!
SOUL II SOUL LIVE AT RYDE THEATRE ISLE OF WIGHT
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My Blog

New Headquarters......regrouping.

First off, we would like to thank all those that 'Got IT' about what we were doing. There were not many. Having something to aim for as a band is important and these gigs offered just that.After 3 ye...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:51:00 GMT

Last MAKING WAVES night and FREE Musicians Union meeting open to non-members (Free entry 2 gig)

The last Making Waves and the musicians union meeting beforehand which of course will be of benefit for any muso's out there. It's the development suite's last token for bands to get self-empowered an...
Posted by on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:39:00 GMT

To our unsigned friends - Exclusive Opportunity for you!

We recieved this wonderful message yesterday. (See below) If you think this maybe of benefit, please do get in touch. Nothing entered, nothing gained. We have already nominated a fine bunch of you tha...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:07:00 GMT

Musician Union @Ryde Theatre Thurs 4th Sept b4 Making Waves

Hello PeopleAs part of our final night of Making Waves, possibly ever at Ryde Theatre, we are very pleased to announce that the Musicians Union will be holding a talk about their services and dealing ...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:09:00 GMT

Wight Trash Save Ventnor Skate Park - The best island compilation yet!

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Posted by on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:06:00 GMT

COMING UP - REGATTA, BUSKERS BANQUET, MAKING WAVES RETURN

Check our dates & gigs for Regatta bands..please note that due to myspace anomalies, the gig guide cannot always be updated, much to our frustration. The Wild Oats are now on the Saturday instead of T...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:34:00 GMT

ISLAND MUSICIANS UNITE - GIG OPPORTUNITIES BUSKERS BANQUET - 8th & 9th July Ryde Town Square

Buskers Banquet in Ryde Town Square as part of Ryde Arts festival 8&9th of July. Tuesday & NOW WEDNESDAY TOO!We are inviting anyone who has played or who wishes to play Ryde theatre in the future and ...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:59:00 GMT

Ryde Theatre -The Future? A look at some memories...

Heres some past nights at the theatre...do we really want to let it stop?Since our role in saving the place began we are pleased to say that we increased roster activity by 400%. Since the appointment...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:58:00 GMT

MAKING WAVES RECORDINGS ON THE PLAYER!

Yes at last, we actually have a computer that works efficiently, which means we can at last start to display audio of the fine nights that have been going on week in week out for anyone who cares to s...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:19:00 GMT

Recordings backlog - Apologies to bands involved

Recordings backlog - Apologies to bands involvedThe team at Development suite would like to express apologies for the current 4 week backlog. Various factors such as holidays, upgrade of equipment and...
Posted by on Wed, 14 May 2008 03:57:00 GMT