Music Stands, Music Stand Lights, Conductor's Stands, Tablet Stands & Staging
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The RAT Stand was born in 1976 when one of the UK’s leading opera companies commissioned the design of an all-new illuminated music stand. Since then 500 opera houses, theatres, concert halls and civic centres all over the world have come to value our music stands and lights. Our design philosophy is quite a simple one, to be inspired by the world’s most demanding musicians to create the best poss
21/08/2026
Have you started your RAT sticker collection? 🐭🎶
Our RAT character stickers have been travelling the world with your orders.
We’d love to see where yours goes…
Share a photo and tag us to be featured 📸
20/08/2026
ONE WINNER. 50 PRIZES. 🎁
You could win:
🎙️ A Recording Session at Premises Studios
🎼 Concert Tickets for the LA Phil
🎻 Concert Tickets for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
📒 The Practice Notebook for Musicians Practice Note
🎤 An Instrument Microphone Set Prostage
🎶 A Jazz Stand Bundle JT Music BV
🎁 And so much more!
How to Enter:
🎼 Head to our website and complete the giveaway entry form.
Entry Form: https://www.ratstands.com/50-prize-giveaway/
🎼 Eligible orders placed on the RATstands website during the giveaway period will automatically receive one entry.
Closes 11:59pm BST on 18 October 2026.
18+ · Worldwide · Maximum two entries per entrant.
Full Prize Details and Terms & Conditions on our website.
Good luck! 🤞
20/08/2026
ONE WINNER. 50 PRIZES. 🎁
A huge thank you to our amazing giveaway partners for helping us make our 50th anniversary celebration so special - and for contributing to an incredible prize collection for one very lucky winner!
You could win:
🎙️ A Recording Session at Premises Studios
🎼 Concert Tickets for the LA Phil
🎻 Concert Tickets for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
📒 The Practice Notebook for Musicians Practice Note
🎤 An Instrument Microphone Set Prostage
🎶 A Jazz Stand Bundle JT Music BV
🎁 And so much more!
How to Enter:
🎼 Head to our website and complete the giveaway entry form.
ENTRY FORM: https://buff.ly/jOe0zEv
🎼 Eligible orders placed on the RATstands website during the giveaway period will automatically receive one entry.
Closes 11:59pm BST on 18 October 2026.
18+ · Worldwide · Maximum two entries per entrant.
Full Prize Details and Terms & Conditions on our website.
Good luck! 🤞
20/08/2026
ONE WINNER. 50 PRIZES. 🎁
We’re celebrating 50 years of RATstands by giving one lucky winner the chance to win the ultimate musician bundle!
We've partnered with some incredible organisations across the music industry to bring you unforgettable prizes!
You could win:
🎙️ A Recording Session at Premises Studios
🎼 Concert Tickets for the LA Phil
🎻 Concert Tickets for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
📒 The Practice Notebook for Musicians Practice Note
🎤 An Instrument Microphone Set Prostage
🎶 A Jazz Stand Bundle JT Music BV
🎁 And so much more!
How to Enter:
🎼 Head to our website and complete the giveaway entry form.
🔗 ENTER HERE: https://buff.ly/jOe0zEv
🎼 Eligible orders placed on the RATstands website during the giveaway period will automatically receive one entry.
Closes 11:59pm BST on 18 October 2026.
18+ · Worldwide · Maximum two entries per entrant.
Full Prize Details and Terms & Conditions on our website.
Good luck! 🤞
‘A major new review of international research has concluded that high-quality music provision in schools enhances academic achievement, mental health and personal development’
Want to know more?
Find out here:
https://buff.ly/7tyqeS1
19/08/2026
Struggling with limited storage space for musicians’ chairs?
The RATstands Opera Chair range features a vertical stacking design for efficient storage - allowing different models within the range to be stacked together.
With smarter storage, a 10-chair stack measures just 1.88m (6.17ft) high, with a minimal footprint.
Explore our musicians’ chairs: https://buff.ly/Pf8EUOo
‘A major new review of international research has concluded that high-quality music provision in schools enhances academic achievement, mental health and personal development’
Want to know more?
Find out here:
https://buff.ly/7sUVxpJ
09/08/2026
A glimpse behind the scenes ✨
We always enjoy seeing our products in action, especially in inspiring recording spaces like this one. 🎻
📸Reposted from SRM Sounds
Featuring our Opera Stand - designed to help musicians get closer to their music while reducing unwanted sound reflections, it's well suited to recording environments where every detail matters.
🔗Opera Stand: https://buff.ly/suxq4n5
07/08/2026
We're exhibiting at Venue Connect next week (9–12 August)
Come and see how SpeedDeck can transform the same modular staging system into audience seating, performance stages, presentation platforms and more -helping venues adapt their spaces for every event.
If you're attending, we'd love to welcome you to our stand and show you what's possible.
Discover SpeedDeck: https://buff.ly/Hjwl8Qp
International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)
06/08/2026
☀️What’s in the case this summer?
Whether you're performing outdoors, busking in the sunshine, or travelling between gigs, a little extra support can go a long way.
Our NEW Base Weights are designed to provide additional stability when performing outdoors, making them the perfect companion to your RATstands setup. 🎶
Compatible with:
🎼 Jazz Stand
🎼 Jazz Stand Pro
🎼 Universal Jazz Tablet Stand
🎼 FM Microphone Stand
🎼 Microphone Boom Stand
🔗 Shop Base Weights Here: https://buff.ly/y1QOlz2