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Friar Gate Studios is an proactive environment that there is always something happening.
New Gallery for Tregoning Fine Arts
The new permanent space opens at Friar Gate Studios with a mixed show of gallery artists and modern British paintings from 'The Collection'.
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LightSpeed Derby Campaign Benefits Creative Industries
LightSpeed Derby is a new campaign aiming to bring super fast broadband to the businesses and 
residents of Derby which will particularly benefit the city’s growing creative industries.
All aboard as Friar Gate Studios tenants collaborate to help secure big train deal
Derby is a city well known for its railway connections and has benefited greatly from the success of the industry.
Justin Smith gives us his top tips
Justin Smith, managing director of Justin Smith Architects, a tenant at Friar Gate Studios, gives us his top tips.
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WEBSITE COMPANY NETS UNIT AT FRIAR GATE STUDIOS
A Birmingham-based company that started life in Derby has returned to its roots ..
AWARD WINNING DESIGNER CHOOSES STUDIOS AS NEW HOME
Award-winning graphic and web design company, Revolver Revolver, has joined the growing family of creative businesses housed within Derby’s Friar Gate studios. Studios.
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MONEY TREE SPRINGS FOR CREATIVE STUDIOS
A local company has invented a new personal finance application for the iPhone, which makes controlling your bank account much easier – and all from its home at Friar Gate Studios.
FRIAR GATE STUDIOS PROVIDE UNIQUE WORK EXPERIENCE
A group of local GSCE students have managed to pack a whole host of careers experience into just one week, thanks to the vast range of creative talent housed at the city’s Friar Gate Studios.
FGS HELPS CREATIVE BUSINESSES GET BACK ON TRACK
As businesses continue to suffer during the current downturn, Derby’s Friar Gate Studios has launched a new range of office rental packages to make it easier for new and developing creative businesses to grow.
FRIAR GATE STUDIOS OPEN CAFÉ BAR OPPORTUNITY TO THE PUBLIC
Entrepreneurs and business-minded foodies from across the region are being invited to make their mark on the newly refurbished café bar within Friar Gate Studios, the home of Derby’s creative industries.
An innovative and dynamic group or individual is being sought to operate the fully equipped café bar within the studios on Ford Street.
FRIAR GATE STUDIOS RACK UP ANOTHER TENANT
Another innovative new enterprise has joined the growing family of creative businesses housed within Derby’s Friar Gate studios.
Luggage Rack, which has only recently been established, designs, develops and sources bespoke luggage, bags and accessories for leading brands and has taken a 458sq ft office facility within the Studios on Ford Street in the city.
New website launched
We are proud to launch our new website, designed and built by tenants Online Design.
Our site provides a wealth of information for the creative community.
As a visitor to our site you will find all you need here to show you why 
Friar Gate Studios is the place to be.
Lightbox-Ed wins prestigious award
Lightbox-Ed, an education software development company, have made Friar Gate Studios their new home and started 2009 with celebrations by winning a prestigious award for Podium, educational software which allows students to create, edit and publish podcasts.
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WORD OF MOUTH SPREADS TO FRIAR GATE STUDIOS
Mark Burrows, a familiar name from the World of radio has chosen Derby´s Friar Gate Studios as the new home for his business.
Together with business partner Andrew Upton, Mark launched Word of Mouth Creative in August of last year. The company specialises in audio projects, including radio commercials, voiceovers, announcements, soundtracks, podcasts and telephone system audio.
O´Brien Associates goes to europe
A recently established firm of Derby architectural designers, which is playing a role in the formation of the speculative housing market in the Czech Republic has chosen Friar Gate Studios, the business centre for the creative industries, as the new home for its business.
Miss Fortune Launches New Range
Miss Fortune appeared on the scene in 2005. Now in their 4th year of business, they´re celebrating the launch of their 3rd commercial collection, catering for rockabilly & psychobilly guys and gals. The clothing takes inspiration from many areas including; rock ´n´ roll, horror, tattoo culture and burlesque. 