About Us.
A creative and collaborative studio space welcoming artists at all stages of their journey.
Old City Studio is the latest project from friends Paul and Rhys, whose shared passion for live music and local artists has led them into many areas of the industry over the years. Together they have 20+ years’ experience spanning the live sector, recording, photography and promoting, and they passionately embark on this latest project in support of Bristol’s music scene.
OCS is intended to be a creative and collaborative space for artists to come together and make music. Endorsed by the Donut Filler Jam Collective and next door to the well established live music venue Mr Wolfs, OCS is situated right in the heart of Bristol’s action.
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Old City Studio is located on St Nicholas Street, in the heart of Bristol's historic Old City.
Please get in touch for more information about how to find us.
Rates
Studio hire.
Access to the studio from 9am through to 2am, though all live tracking must be stopped by 10pm and working hours must be confirmed with the engineer.
FAQ
Common Questions.
We charge by the hour or by the day – a typical day being 9 hours, running from 10am – 7pm. Start and end times are adjustable to your requirements.
If you wish to work longer than your agreed booking, please be aware that the engineer’s hourly rate will kick in. You will not be charged extra for additional studio hire on the day rate.
Engineers will aim to arrive an hour ahead of your session in order get the studio and themselves prepared.
Yes, you can load in early by special arrangement with Paul or Rhys.
Please allow time in your session for the following:
- Packing down and loading out
- Transferring files/backing up
- Printing rough mixes
- Bouncing stems and alternative mixes
- Breaks!
We will run back-ups during your session and will store your files for a short time afterwards. It is your responsibility to archive your files correctly.
Our studio is a cosy space, so we advise against inviting loads of friends to the studio or having too many unnecessary visitors.
Yes, we have toilet and kitchen facilities.
Please be considerate of us and the studio. We have neighbours, so it’s important to keep the volume down when you’re outside the soundproofed basement. Please don’t play your instrument when the studio door is open. If you can’t see a bin for your rubbish, please ask. Cheers!
Contact Us.
We work with artists of all levels and stages of their journey. Send us a message via the form or email theoldcitystudio@gmail.com and we’ll be in touch.
