LSO St Luke’s, the unique music venue and home of the London Symphony Orchestra, has officially launched brand-new recording facilities as part of a multi-million-pound investment in its creative and technical infrastructure. The major development transforms the venue into one of London’s most versatile recording and content production hubs, opening up exciting new possibilities for artists, broadcasters, and audio professionals working across all musical genres.
At the heart of the investment is a new bespoke Audio Control Room (ACR) designed to meet the highest standards of audio creation. Featuring a Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 reference monitoring system, ATC speakers, and an Avid S4 console, the ACR delivers immense precision and flexibility for recording, mixing, and spatial audio work. The studio is fully connected to every performance space within the historic Grade I-listed building, allowing it to function seamlessly as either a post-production studio or a full-scale recording control room.
For filmed projects, the venue’s Master Control Room (MCR) has been enhanced with a dedicated camera gallery for high-definition capture, enabling live streams, broadcast, and podcast production. Additionally, the multi-functional Clore Rooms have been upgraded into acoustically controlled spaces to better support rehearsals and creative sessions. The comprehensive studio investment also includes acoustic improvements and upgraded sound insulation throughout the building, ensuring greater precision while preserving the unique character of the historic setting.
Originally built in 1733 as St Luke’s Church, the venue was converted into a performance and recording space for the London Symphony Orchestra in 2003. Today, it provides a distinctive backdrop for everything from orchestral recording to contemporary gigs, having previously welcomed legendary artists such as Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, and Annie Lennox. Becky Lees, Director of LSO Live, noted that the new facilities will open up the space to a much broader range of global creatives alongside their existing orchestral, community, and education work. Booking enquiries for the state-of-the-art Audio Control Room are now open via the venue's dedicated contact team.
