Empire Music Studios A.K.A Studio52

Recording Studio

9-11 Northern Road, Melbourne, 3081 –
Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne
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Venue overview

Located in Heidelberg West, Empire Music Studios (Studio 52) offers soundproof recording spaces with professional-grade video and photo equipment. Perfect for music recording, video shoots, and live event productions.

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Spaces for hire at Empire Music Studios A.K.A Studio52

Studio A and Studio A Live Stage & Venue
Event Space
·
Private space
160 seats
200 standing
Book 5 hr. minimum
Our Studio A features a 10 x 3.6m stage with a full lighting grid and large music sound system including a Midas 32Live console and Chamsys Q10 lighting desk. For recordings we can provide a Yamaha C7X Grand Piano and Yamaha Recording drum Kit with Paiste Signature Series cymbals. Studio A can be supplied with full recording facilities to captur...

Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Storage space
Air conditioner

Empire Studio 1
Recording Studio
·
Private space
12 seats
12 standing
Book 5 hr. minimum
Studio 1 is our mid-size complete studio, perfect for all artists who have an important set of music to record. The acoustics and sound separation are second to none. This studio has a great sounding isolated drum booth with a Yamaha Kit, a comfortable recording space which includes a choice of amps and a vintage Baldwin Piano. Studio 1 also has a ...

Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Air conditioner

Production Suite
Recording Studio
·
Private space
5 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Our Production Suite is a top-of-the-line but reasonably priced recording studio. We are a collaborative and communal environment where the vibe counts, so no matter what instrument you play, or what style you're into, we'll make you feel absolutely free to explore and create. The studio is overseen by Head Engineer/Producer Trevor Carter. Trevo...

Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Storage space
Air conditioner

Photography Studio
Photo / Film Studio
·
Private space
10 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Here at Empire Music Studios we are all-rounded professionals and we don't stop at music and production. Our photography studio with a white wall backdrop is available for commercial photography and is perfectly set up for product and catalogue work. Brendan O’Shea has produced CD artwork, posters, promotional material and created brilliant photo...

Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Storage space
Air conditioner

Studio 2
Recording Studio
·
Private space
15 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Should you not be able to get your hands on our larger studio, we have the next best thing! Studio 2 is a larger mid-sized recording studio with a beautiful and spacious control room. The space allocated to musicians also offers plenty of room for the performers to breathe and simply let the creative juices flow. Whenever you're not playing, our ...

Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Storage space
Air conditioner

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $440 hire fee per hour
Studio A and Studio A Live Stage & Venue
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $440 hire fee per hour
Empire Studio 1
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $990 hire fee per day
Monday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110–$330 hire fee per hour
Studio A and Studio A Live Stage & Venue
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $330 hire fee per hour
Empire Studio 1
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Photography Studio
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $165 hire fee per hour
Studio 2
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Production Suite
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $132 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110–$330 hire fee per hour
Studio A and Studio A Live Stage & Venue
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $330 hire fee per hour
Empire Studio 1
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Photography Studio
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $165 hire fee per hour
Studio 2
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Production Suite
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $132 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110–$330 hire fee per hour
Studio A and Studio A Live Stage & Venue
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $330 hire fee per hour
Empire Studio 1
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Photography Studio
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $165 hire fee per hour
Studio 2
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Production Suite
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $132 hire fee per hour
Thursday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110–$330 hire fee per hour
Studio A and Studio A Live Stage & Venue
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $330 hire fee per hour
Empire Studio 1
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Photography Studio
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $165 hire fee per hour
Studio 2
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Production Suite
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $132 hire fee per hour
Friday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110–$330 hire fee per hour
Studio A and Studio A Live Stage & Venue
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $330 hire fee per hour
Empire Studio 1
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Photography Studio
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $165 hire fee per hour
Studio 2
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Production Suite
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $132 hire fee per hour
Saturday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110–$330 hire fee per hour
Studio A and Studio A Live Stage & Venue
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $330 hire fee per hour
Empire Studio 1
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Photography Studio
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $165 hire fee per hour
Studio 2
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Production Suite
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $132 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 160
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About Empire Music Studios A.K.A Studio52

Empire Music Studios A.K.A Studio52 is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

As the name suggests, Empire Music Studios A.K.A Studio52 is a studio complex with multiple specialist areas.

Venue highlights: The facility contains dedicated recording and production rooms, a live stage/venue, a photography studio, a front lounge, a kitchen and main bar, an outside green/smoking area and upstairs office space. The operation supports recording, mixing and mastering workflows and programmes live events in its performance space.

Best for: Music recording, mixing and mastering work, together with live performance recording and small-scale live events.

Location: The neighbourhood is Heidelberg West. Free on-site and nearby off-site parking allow direct vehicle pull-up and load-in via the building's front roller doors.

What guests say: The studios provide well laid-out facilities and strong technical equipment, and the live venue delivers compact, personable concert nights with bar and catering options.

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Empire Music Studios A.K.A Studio52, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 12 spaces
  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Empire Music Studios A.K.A Studio52:

  • Empire Studio 1 hosting 5 guests: $660

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Empire Music Studios A.K.A Studio52 is located at 9-11 Northern Road, in Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne.

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