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BBC Music Hub's Historic Maida Vale Site to Shut
7 Jul
Summary
- Maida Vale Studios, a BBC music hub for nearly a century, will close this summer.
- The site pioneered stereophonic broadcasting and hosted iconic music sessions.
- A partnership including Hans Zimmer will take over the Maida Vale location.
For almost a century, the former ice rink in West London known as the BBC's Maida Vale Studios has been a vital center for its musical endeavors. Originally constructed to house the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the facility also served as a critical hub for BBC news during World War II.
Over its long history, Maida Vale was at the forefront of audio innovation, pioneering stereophonic broadcasting and fostering experimental sounds through its renowned Radiophonic Workshop. It has also been the stage for hundreds of legendary music sessions.
As of this summer, the studios will cease operations at the Maida Vale site. The BBC Music Studios are scheduled to move to East London. Meanwhile, a new partnership, which notably includes acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer, is set to take over the historic Maida Vale location.
