Author Archives: RATstands

  • Concert Music Stands Now Available From Our US Warehouses

    We’re excited to announce that our Concert Stand Range, Gig Bag Pro, and Jazz Pro Bundle are now fully stocked and shipping directly from our US warehouses. This means faster delivery, easier access, and a smoother buying experience for our American customers. Photograph Credit: Singapore Symphony Orchestra  Our Concert Stand range continues to be one …

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  • RATstands is proud to announce a new partnership with the International Clarinet Association (ICA).

    The International Clarinet Association (ICA) is a global community dedicated to supporting clarinet performance, education, and collaboration through publications, festivals, and member resources. This shared vision of supporting musicians worldwide forms the foundation of our partnership with the ICA. Through this collaboration, ICA members now receive an exclusive 15% discount on eligible RATstands products, including …

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  • Last Christmas Order Dates 2025

    Last Online Christmas Order Dates & Christmas Closure Details Place your order on our website before the 12th December to guarantee dispatch before Christmas. Please note, this only applies to products which are in stock. Lead times will be sent to you by email for orders which are out of stock. For more information please …

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  • A Visit from the West Australian Symphony Orchestra

    We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Tom from the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) to the RATstands head office during his visit to the UK. As a long-standing user of RATstands products, WASO recently placed an order for our top-of-the-range Trio4 Music Stand Lights, and Tom’s visit was a wonderful opportunity to showcase where …

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  • Why SpeedDeck is the Ideal Staging Solution for Summer Events

    As we enter the summer season, the events calendar begins to fill with festivals, concerts, outdoor performances, and community celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a music festival in a park, a theatrical performance under the stars, or a school production in the sunshine, having a reliable, safe, and easy-to-assemble staging solution is essential. That’s where our …

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  • Mic Stands & Music Lights Now Available From Our U.S. Warehouses

    We’re excited to announce the addition of new product lines to our California and Pennsylvania warehouses! This means more of our high-quality music gear can be shipped directly within the USA, making it easier than ever to get the products you need with more affordable shipping rates. We’ve expanded our inventory to include some of …

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  • RATstands Launch New USA Warehouse

    We are excited to announce the launch of our new USA warehouse! Our U.S. customers can now conveniently order selected products directly from our website with shipping from the USA. This marks a significant step forward in making RATstands products readily available across the country. We value our customers’ feedback, and so we are proud …

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  • Last Christmas Order Dates 2024

    Last Online Christmas Order Dates & Christmas Closure Details Place your order on our website before the 19th December to guarantee despatch before Christmas. Please note, this only applies to products which are in stock. Lead times will be sent to you by email for orders which are out of stock. For more information please …

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  • RATstands Equipment Maintenance Guide

    FESTIVE PERFORMANCES COMING UP? Have you checked your equipment? Get prepped for upcoming concerts this holiday season with our maintenance guide. CHECK THE STEM FRICTIONStem slipping or too rigid on your Performer3 Stand? Use a Philips head screw driver to tighten or loosen the screw at the top of the stem. View our video instructions here. ARE …

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  • RATstands Launches New Range of Unique Universal Tablet / iPad Stands

    New iPad / Tablet Stands by RATstands RATstands, the UK’s leading music equipment manufacturer, have unveiled their latest innovation – a new range of universal iPad / Tablet Stands. These stands, available in 2 models, offer security and robustness for holding your iPad / Tablet, as well as unique features for maximum flexibility. From a …

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  • Premises Studios New Partnership with RATstands

    We are excited to announce a new partnership with Premises Studios. The award-winning recording studio has been London’s music home for over 30 years. With 8 rehearsal rooms and the first solar powered professional recording studio in Europe, the studios are fully booked with hundreds of recording musicians daily. Premises Studios needed new equipment which would …

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  • Why Your Musician’s Chair Should Be Ergonomic – Rebecca Huxley, Physiotherapist (BSc Physiotherapy)

    Author: Rebecca Huxley, Physiotherapist (BSc Physiotherapy) An outstanding musician’s chair can make or break a key performance. To perform at your best,you need to both practise and perform in a comfortable musician’s chair that supports yourposture. As a physiotherapist, I often work with musicians who have aches and pains related tothe hours they spend practising …

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  • National Piano Month – 3 Ways to Celebrate

    As September is National Piano Month, here are 5 ways you can celebrate this incredible instrument! It’s never too late to start learning piano. You can celebrate as a complete beginner by booking or taking your first piano lesson in September. If you want to play to develop a new skill, find a new hobby, …

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  • Visit us at The Showman’s Show – October 2023

    Are you looking for a lightweight, portable, and convenient event staging system? If you’re a hire company, events organiser, or individual looking for a high quality, UK-made, modular staying system, visit us at The Showman’s Show on the 18-19th October, Newbury Showground. Booth Location: RATstands – Stand 219 – Avenue D We will be presenting …

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  • League of American Orchestras National Conference 2023 – Pittsburgh, USA

    Our team recently exhibited at the 78th annual League of American Orchestras National Conference in Pittsburgh, USA. This year’s conference covered critical topics such as building a sustainable future for orchestras; exploring the culture of innovation that can help revitalize us; sharing effective business practices and the building of healthy cultures; and redefining the orchestral …

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  • Announcing Our New Website

    We are pleased and excited to announce the launch of our brand new website. Our old website felt a little outdated and we wanted the site to better represent who RATstands are as well as giving users a better experience. So What’s New? We have created a new, clean, minimal, and modern design with improved …

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  • CFX Church Facilities Conference and Exhibition 2022- Dallas, Texas

    We are excited to announce we will be exhibiting at the Church Facilities Conference and Exhibition this October in Dallas, Texas. Contact sales@ratstands.com for an appointment with our sales team between the 24-26th October 2022 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.

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  • In The Know: Black Musicians in History- Mahaliah Edwards

    There’s a whole host of black excellence across all genres in music. Here’s a brief profile of some historical performers and composers you should know and most importantly, where you can find their music to play and enjoy! The 18th and 19th centuries saw many musicians of African descent who were renowned in their day: …

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  • Winter NAMM 2022- Anaheim, California

    We are excited to announce we will be exhibiting at The NAMM Show 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center between the 3rd-5th June! Visit us at booth 9125 where we will be launching some new products! Contact sales@ratstands.com for an appointment with our sales team.

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  • Tips For Improving Your Playing And Stage Performance

    Whether you play the guitar, violin, trumpet, or any other manner of musical instrument, being the best at what you do will ensure your success and make every performance memorable for the audience. While some professional musicians often practice many hours every day, others practice very little, yet they show constant improvement and seem to …

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  • RATstands Deliver Almost 1000 Musician’s Chairs to The New Tianjin Juilliard School- China

    After long negotiations and continuous hard work, we are very happy to have delivered almost 1000 Opera Chairs and Performer3 Music Stands to the NEW branch campus of the word-renowned performing arts institution- The Juilliard School, in Tianjin, China. Tianjin Juilliard School’s primary performance facility is its 690-seat concert hall which is lined with eucalyptus wood. The …

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  • Winter NAMM 2020- Anaheim, California

    RATstands are back at The NAMM Show 2020 in California this month. This year will be Bigger and Better than Ever! We will be exhibiting all three ranges of our products: Tempo, Professional and SpeedDeck; Showcasing music stands for the individual musician to Lighting systems for Opera Houses. There will be a chance to demo …

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  • Why the Performer 3 Music Stand is ideal for education

    The Performer 3 stand is the ultimate music stand to make learning and performing easier. Using the world’s first adjustable stem friction locks- the tray will automatically hold at whatever angle you need.  With no knobs to interfere with or lose, this music stand will remain set at the height you position it, making it …

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  • English National Ballet purchase new DUO LED lights

    Renowned for bringing together beautiful designs and technically advanced materials to support new heights of artistic performance, RATstands has served the needs of some of the world’s most demanding orchestras, musicians and opera houses, including the English National Ballet. As a long standing customer of RATstands, the English National Ballet has already invested in a …

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