The Association of Independent Rehearsal & Recording Studios came into effect during the initial Covid-19 lockdown of 2020. Managers of three independent rehearsal studios got together online to discuss what was to become of the music rehearsal space sector of the music industry.

What started as a messenger group between a handful of studios grew into an association of 100+ members with a thriving and supportive online community within six months. It welcomes all independent studios providing a rehearsal and / or recording service based in the United Kingdom to become a member of the association.