Since 1973, Music in Our Schools Month is celebrated each year during the entire month of March, to spotlight the vital role music education plays in students’ lives. The celebration emphasizes the importance of ensuring all students have access to quality music programs. Music education helps young people express emotions, build confidence, strengthen focus, and …

We’re pleased to extend euro pricing to our website, allowing you to browse, quote, and complete purchases entirely in euros. We have always accepted payments in euros for customers purchasing via proforma invoice. Many of our European customers already choose to pay this way. This update makes the entire process — from browsing to quoting …

This year, we’ll be showcasing our products at conferences and exhibitions around the world. At each event, there will be opportunities to demo our product range — including stands, lights, chairs, and staging — connect with the RATstands team to ask questions, share feedback, and receive expert advice, and experience our latest innovations as the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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: …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Our sales team recently exhibited at the first Saudi Light and Sound Expo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The show is a recent development from the Saudi Entertainment & Amusement Expo, and is the first event in the Kingdom dedicated to professional light & sound. It was great to meet so many people in the industry …

For many musicians in many genres and styles, having a music stand is a must-have. For me, they play a vital role in both my practise and performances, whether I’m playing solo or in ensembles. For over 3 years now, I’ve been using RATstands’ Scherzo stand as my go-to. Its innovative no-screw build means that my days of frustratingly …

Like many others, I often describe myself as a versatile musician in my bio and any write-ups or resumés I have. BUT, in an age of creativity, side-hustle culture and portfolio careers, what does versatility mean anyway?… I guess the reason why I describe myself as a versatile violinist is to perhaps differentiate myself from …

Last month’s blog post featured many black musicians, performers and composers in history. This blog post looks at 4 musicians and composers of colour whose music you should know. Jalalu-Kalvert Nelson is an American-born, Switzerland-based composer and trumpeter. I had the pleasure of meeting Jalalu in May this year at the Classical:Next conference in Hannover. Jalalu studied …

For many musicians, students and music enthusiasts, having a music stand is an essential tool to solo or ensemble work. That being said, many of us may not consider how we might use a music stand efficiently and differently when in performance mode compared to how we do in the practice room. Here are a …

The idea behind a music stand is fairly simple and its purpose isn’t all that complex at all. It holds your music so you can keep up with other performers and give the audience a memorable performance. Although a music stand seems like a very rudimentary piece of equipment to buy, it is also one …