Calling all budding musicians – adidas have today announced a huge new collaboration with London’s iconic Abbey Road studios, right here in Manchester. The brand with the three stripes has opened the first-of-its-kind adidas Originals Recording Studio at the Co-op Live arena, offering an innovative and inspiring space for local artists to get creative.
The initiative invites members of Manchester’s music community to access tools, guidance and resources to begin, or continue, their own creative journey.
Opening to all in August, The adidas Originals Recording Studio has been engineered by Abbey Road’s leading technicians and sound engineers, who know a thing or two about how to make a record sound great.
Creatives will enjoy unparalleled on-site access to Abbey Road’s engineers, some of the industry’s most experienced recording and mixing experts – bringing decades of learning and a deep commitment to audio excellence to every session.
The initiative is brought to life in collaboration with Co-op Live, Abbey Road’s Amplify and Equalise programmes, and Factory International’s Factory Sounds programme.
Chris Walsh, VP Brand at adidas, said: “The launch of the adidas Originals Recording Studio in Manchester, one of the world’s great music cities, celebrates our deep-rooted legacy in music—one that began back in the 1960s and has shaped culture across genres and generations ever since. In partnership with Co-op Live and Abbey Road Studios, this new space continues that legacy by equipping the next wave of talent with the tools and support to thrive in today’s music industry.”
Manchester’s very own Liam Fray, frontman of indie rock outfit Courteeners, was the first artist to use the studio on opening night.
He added: “Opening up a space like this to get people through the door – I’m all for it. There are obstacles to get into the industry, finance is one of those barriers, but geography is also one. To have something of this level up here that is a focal point in Manchester opens up the industry and takes it to a wider audience. There will be geniuses out there that we don’t yet know about.”
The adidas Originals Recording Studio is set to open to the community in August.
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