Studios 301 has a new home: a recording studio in Sydney’s Surry Hills. After a century shaping the sound of Australian music, 301 is now on Riley Street, with a space designed for the way records get made today. Fast, focused, and with the same standard that’s defined the studio since 1926.
Here’s what the space offers and what it means for your next project.
Why Studios 301 Moved to a New Recording Studio in Surry Hills
Studios 301 has operated continuously since 1926, from early recording facilities to the large-format tracking rooms that earned 301 its reputation as the Southern Hemisphere’s premier recording destination.
Now, that legacy has a new home. 301 Surry Hills is a studio built around what artists and producers actually need today: a space you can walk into and start working without a lengthy setup, where writing sessions and vocal production happen in a room tuned for focus, and where the environment is as creatively inviting as it is acoustically precise.
“We’re doubling down on what artists value most: speed, vibe, and results. This studio brings 301’s standards to a central, intimate space where ideas move quickly and sound incredible.”
Stefan Du Randt, General Manager, Studios 301
The studio occupies the top floor of 259 Riley Street, in the centre of Sydney’s creative precinct. Surry Hills is already home to a concentration of artists, producers, managers, and labels, and now it has a world-class recording studio to match.
Inside Sydney’s Newest Professional Recording Studio
The Surry Hills space has been fitted out with acoustic consultation from SDP LA and refined for the workflows that define modern recording: writing, vocal production, mixing, and production.
Every detail, from acoustic treatment to signal flow, was considered with one question in mind: does this help the artist make better music, faster?
A Recording Studio Built for Modern Music Production
Modern sessions move fast. 301 Surry Hills was set up around that reality.
Writing and production. The room is ready for artists and producers to move from an idea to a polished demo without switching spaces. The monitoring and acoustics are tuned for critical listening, but the environment is comfortable enough for long creative sessions.
Vocal tracking. Studios 301 has built its reputation partly on vocal production, with Simon Cohen’s vocal recording masterclasses drawing engineers and producers from across Australia. The Surry Hills room continues that tradition with a treated vocal area designed for intimate, detailed performances.
Mixing. Precision monitoring in a carefully treated acoustic environment. The room delivers accurate translation across playback systems, so your mix sounds the way you intended wherever it’s heard.
Speed. The studio is session-ready with minimal setup time. Walk in, plug in, and start working. That’s the promise.
Nearly a Century of Experience Behind Every Session
The space is new, but the expertise behind it is anything but. Studios 301 has been behind countless landmark recordings, and the team at Surry Hills brings decades of collective experience across every genre, from orchestral film scores to chart-topping pop.
In-house engineers including Simon Cohen, Stefan Du Randt, Owen Butcher, Stewart Geddes, Brad Hasiuk, and Reagan Billett are available to book. The mastering division, led by Chief Mastering Engineers Leon Zervos and Steve Smart alongside Andrew Edgson, Ben Feggans, and Harvey O’Sullivan, continues to operate as Australia’s top mastering facility.
Beyond the studio and online mastering, Studios 301 continues to offer the full range of services including digitisation, and even equipment repair.
Book a Recording, Mixing, or Production Session in Sydney
301 Surry Hills is available for booking now.
Services available:
- Recording and tracking
- Vocal production and engineering
- Online Mixing
- Writing and production sessions
Introductory weekend rates.
For a limited time, we’re offering competitive weekend rates to help you experience the space. Whether you’re working on a single, an EP, or just want to hear how the room sounds with your music in it, this is a great time to book.
Ready to get started? Whether you’re an artist looking for your first session, a producer who wants to test the room, or a label manager booking for your roster, get in touch. Call 02 9698 5888, email us, or book a session or schedule a tour to see the space in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my own engineer, or do I need to use a 301 engineer?
Both options are available. You can book the room with one of our in-house engineers, or bring your own. If no 301 engineer is booked with the session, a studio assistant will need to be on site. Contact us for more details.
What is the minimum booking?
The minimum booking is 3 hours. We also offer full-day and multi-day block bookings. Contact us for availability and rates.
Where is 301 Surry Hills and is there parking nearby?
We’re on the top floor at 259 Riley Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Street parking and paid parking stations are available nearby. Central Station is a short walk away.