As well as a rehearsal space, Keane will be using the premises to write new material. The band is currently rehearsing for its forthcoming UK arena tour, which will be closely followed by a tour of South America in April.
Freelance engineer, Ant Carr, started working with Keane when he was part of the Skan PA Hire team in Reading, where he covered system tech duties for several band engineers. "I had a look at what consoles were available before deciding on the GL2400," he says. "I had a set budget and in all honesty, there wasn't another desk available for the price that could provide the professional features that the band needs."
(Jim Evans)