Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Production Partner in Newcastle
Loft Music Studios is an established professional recording studio located in the heart of Newcastle city centre. With a rich heritage dating back to the 1950s, our facility has hosted legendary acts such as The Animals and Jimi Hendrix. We offer state-of-the-art recording spaces including a 2000 sq ft live room with world-class acoustics, two isolation booths, and a cutting-edge control room equipped with industry-standard technology. Our services span studio recording, mixing, mastering, composition, and artist development, supported by a team of experienced producers and music business professionals. Clients benefit from our technical expertise, creative environment, and comprehensive music production capabilities.We cater to diverse musical projects from solo artists to full orchestras, combining historical significance with modern facilities. Our reputation is built on decades of delivering high-quality recordings and fostering creative collaboration. The studio also features a New York bar-themed lounge for relaxation between sessions. With partnerships in global brands like Sony and Disney, we provide sync licensing and music business consultancy services. Our commitment to excellence ensures every project receives tailored support from initial concept to final production.
Services
Studio Recording
Mixing & Mastering
Music Production
Voiceovers
Artist Development
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of combined experience in music production and recording.
- Our team includes certified music producers and industry-recognised engineers.
- We offer world-class acoustics in a 2000 sq ft live recording space.
- Our facility houses vintage and modern equipment including API and Neve consoles.
- We provide end-to-end music business consultancy services.
What people say
Highly professional team
World-class acoustics
Fantastic work ethos
Exceptional production quality
Creative collaboration space
Services
Studio Recording
Our 2000 sq ft live room with world-class acoustics provides optimal conditions for professional music recording. Equipped with vintage and modern microphones including Telefunken and Neumann models, we capture high-fidelity audio for all musical genres. The space accommodates ensembles up to full orchestras with dedicated isolation booths for vocal and instrumental tracking.
Mixing & Mastering
Using industry-standard Pro Tools systems and premium outboard gear like API and Neve consoles, our engineers deliver polished mixes and masters. The process includes frequency balancing, dynamic control, and spatial enhancement to ensure commercial audio quality across all playback systems.
Music Production
From composition to final production, we offer full-service music creation support. Our producers specialise in arranging, programming, and sonic design across genres, utilising vintage synths and modern software to craft unique soundscapes for artists and media projects.
Voiceovers
Dedicated vocal booths with controlled acoustics ensure pristine voice recordings. We provide professional-grade vocal tracking for commercials, audiobooks, and music projects using high-end microphones and preamps to capture clear, detailed performances.
Artist Development
We offer comprehensive artist development programmes covering performance coaching, repertoire building, and industry guidance. Our team provides career strategy advice and production support to help emerging artists refine their sound and market presence.
Questions
What recording equipment do you use?
We use Pro Tools 10 with API, Neve, and Helios preamps, alongside vintage synths and a comprehensive microphone collection including Telefunken and SE Electronics models.
Can I book studio time online?
Contact our team via email or phone to discuss requirements and arrange bookings tailored to your project needs.
Do you offer music production courses?
While we don't run formal courses, our production team provides hands-on guidance and mentorship during recording sessions.
What genres do you specialise in?
Our versatile facilities and experienced engineers accommodate all genres from classical to electronic music production.
Are accommodation packages available?
We provide local accommodation recommendations but don't include lodging in our standard studio packages.
Do you work with international artists?
Yes, our team has extensive experience collaborating with international clients and can assist with travel logistics.
