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Rock Star Opens School Recording Studio
3 Feb
Summary
- Justin Hawkins opened a recording studio named after him.
- The studio will provide professional recording equipment for students.
- The school boasts a musical history dating back to 676 AD.
The frontman of the rock band The Darkness, Justin Hawkins, has officially opened a new recording studio at Hereford Cathedral School, bearing his name. This facility is set to enhance the music education offered to students by providing them with professional-grade recording and production equipment.
The school highlighted how the studio harmonizes its long-standing musical heritage, which began in 676 AD as a song school, with a contemporary outlook on music education.
Hawkins expressed his personal delight at the studio's naming, emphasizing its significance to him and wishing he had similar resources during his own schooling. He also engaged with A-level musicians and a student rock band, offering advice on the recording process.
Dr. Michael Gray, the executive headmaster, stated that the studio represents an exciting advancement in the school's musical offerings. He noted that integrating ancient choral traditions with modern provisions is central to their broad curriculum, attracting talented musicians.
