Free Recording Studio in Whangārei and Northland
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.
Whangārei is Northland’s only city and the gateway to the Bay of Islands. The Hundertwasser Art Centre and Wairau Māori Art Gallery opened on the Town Basin in 2022, and the region’s coastline, forests and marae give it a look nowhere else in the country has. The programme is open to emerging artists from Whangārei. Get in touch to find out what is running and how to take part from there.
What’s included
- Free studio sessions
- Songwriting support
- Production and beat-making
- Recording and engineering
- Release preparation
Programme members can record on real EYWA projects alongside working artists and producers.
How it works
- Get in touch: Tell the team who you are and what you want to work on.
- Start: Join workshops or sessions in the area you are most into.
- Try the rest: Move across music, acting, film and digital media as you go.
- 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 Whangārei?
The programme is open to emerging artists from Whangārei. 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.