Beckview Studios, an independent Yorkshire based centre for recording and music production, has recently undergone expansion of its offering with a move into a new ‘characteristic’ studio on the Yorkshire Coast.
Located in the village of Scalby, North Scarborough, Beckview Studios is now the one of largest studios in the coastal area, offering a wide range of recording and production services to foster creative talent and create an inspiring environment for up-and-coming musicians and creative professionals.
The significant six-figure investment in the new studio by co-founders Chris and Kristina Jones, has transformed a historical 1937 detached office building into a “stunning creative playground” for musicians.
The open-plan layout and ‘grand design’ style renovation involved knocking down 11 supporting walls and excavating down, in order to reconstruct a fully soundproofed, fit for purpose large and versatile space for every musical need.
The studio was installed using ‘room within a room’ concrete block construction, and the integrated air conditioning and extensive ventilation was especially designed to minimise sound transmission to the outside world.
Chris and Kristina noticed a gap in the market for a ‘state-of-the-art’ recording studio outside of London, with a 2021 Government study revealing that almost 50 per cent of open studios were concentrated in London and the South East.
Chief engineer and producer Chris began his musical career in the late 1990s playing in bands and studying Music Technology at the University of Hull. Since then, Chris has gone on to gain over 20 years’ experience in music production, working with hundreds of artists from bands and individuals who want to self-release or record material.
Working alongside Chris is his wife Kristina. Having previously worked in the arts and tourism sector in event organisational roles and holding a masters in Management, Kristina now supports the growth of the business in her role as Studio & Operations manager.
Chris commented: “It has always been a dream of mine to own and run a professional recording studio, so when we decided to expand Beckview Studios, we wanted to ensure we built the perfect space for artists to thrive and to reach their full creative potential.
Kristina added: “We are over the moon with the results following the investment in the new studio. It is one of a kind within the area and has been carefully planned and designed. Chris and I both hope that the new facilities offer a platform for musicians and creatives, while also introducing and attracting new opportunities for the area.”
By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily
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