Losing a loved one is tough, very tough.  Losing a friend and a soul mate is indescribable.  Colin Riot was all of the above to me and I would like to keep his dreams alive, starting with the Rehearsal Studio which he opened for local bands to practice in February 2013.

Currently the studio is furnished with equipment that has been donated from musicians and friends that Colin pulled in favours from.  His enthusiasm was catching, he wanted to open a place which was friendly and professional but also had the fun atmosphere that he was known for creating.

With Colin no longer being here to drive the success of the Studio, we would like to bring it under the wing of the Colin 'Riot' McQuillan Foundation.  It follows the ethos of what the Foundation is all about - inclusiveness, music and an opportunity for expression for the youth and alternative cultures within Northern Ireland.

Unfortunately, since Colin went to sleep we have fallen behind with some of the rent and would also like to try and purchase some new equipment so that we can widen the net for bands to be able to use the Studio - can you help us?

We will have an ongoing campaign to raise money for the Studio as it shall be the hub for the Foundation.  Every donation helps, no matter what the value - thank you for your continued support.