Billie No.1

Free Recording Studio in Hamilton

Studio time is the first wall most new artists hit. Billie No.1 gives emerging musicians free recording sessions, along with help on songwriting, production and engineering, so the music gets finished instead of staying on a phone.

Hamilton sits on the Waikato River about ninety minutes south of Auckland. The University of Waikato, a busy student population and the gardens and river trails make it a practical place to shoot and a growing place to make music. The programme is open to emerging artists from Hamilton. Get in touch to find out what is running and how to take part from there.

What’s included

Programme members can record on real EYWA projects alongside working artists and producers.

How it works

  1. Get in touch: Tell the team who you are and what you want to work on.
  2. Start: Join workshops or sessions in the area you are most into.
  3. Try the rest: Move across music, acting, film and digital media as you go.
  4. Real projects: Work on EYWA recordings, music videos, short films and performances.

Questions

Is it really free?

Yes. There is no fee. The programme is kept free by sponsors and donors who cover studio time, equipment, tutors and production.

Do I need experience?

No experience is needed. Start in the area you are into and try the others along the way.

Can I take part from Hamilton?

The programme is open to emerging artists from Hamilton. Get in touch to find out what is running and how to take part from there.

What do members actually do?

Workshops, studio sessions, real projects and mentorship across music, acting, film and digital media.

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