Abbey Road Studios

02/10/2025

What a night 💚

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Abbey Road for this year’s . Every year we’re blown away by the passion, creativity and talent within music photography - and this night is always such a special reminder of why we do what we do.

To everyone who entered, shortlisted and shared their work - thank you. The talent on show was inspiring and made this year’s awards one of our best yet.

This year’s winners:

ICON Award - Anton Corbijn ()
Emerging Photographer of the Year - Melissa Gardner ()
Music Moment of the Year (public vote) - Kirby Gladstein ()
Underground Scenes - Adam Ziegenhals ()
Portrait - Alec Castillo ()
Live Music - Ruby Boland ()
Lifetime Achievement - David Bailey CBE ()
Festivals - Inès Ziouane ()
Making Music - Jordan Curtis Hughes ()
Club Culture - Connor Baker ()
Judges’ Choice - Platon ()

A huge thank you also to our judging panel: , , , , , , , , , , , , .

And while the awards are the highlight of our year, we’re here year-round championing, empowering and creating opportunities for music photographers at every stage of their journey.

Here’s to you 📸💚

02/10/2025

“The concept for the awards trophies is a celebration of the hidden craft behind music. Taking inspiration from electrical equipment and circuit boards viewed in X-ray form, the design reimagines the analogue gear that has shaped countless recordings at Abbey Road.” - Rose Pilkington ✨

We’re proud to reveal the bespoke trophies for tonight’s Abbey Road Music Photography Awards, designed by London-based artist Rose Pilkington – best known for her immersive digital work for Romy, Jamie xx and Burberry, and for creating Instagram’s iconic gradient.

Her artworks magnify and abstract imagery of mixing consoles and studio equipment – revealing the inner workings of the machines and craftsmanship behind the music.

A truly unique celebration of artistry, innovation and sound, perfect for this evening’s awards! 💚

02/10/2025

Open House & Album breakdown | Abbey Road Institute Mumbai

This October, step inside Abbey Road Institute Mumbai for an evening that goes beyond the ordinary Open House.

As a special highlight, you will also experience a live breakdown of Taaraa Marma, the newly launched album by:
- Chandana Bala Kalyan, Composer & Singer
- Vinayak Netke, Music Producer
- Puneet Samtani, Head Lecturer, Abbey Road Institute Mumbai

Here’s what awaits you:
- Meet the Abbey Road Institute faculty and team
- Explore our 1-Year Advanced Diploma in Music
- Production & Sound Engineering
- Discover what studying at Abbey Road Institute will be like, from modules to mentorship
- Learn about career paths, industry opportunities, and studio access

Date: October 09, 2025
Time: 17:30 – 19:30 IST
Venue: Abbey Road Institute Mumbai

Event Link:

Explore Abbey Road Institute Mumbai's Advanced Diploma Programme along with an album and mix breakdown of Taaraa Marma

01/10/2025

Next up on our journey through Abbey Road history: a Direct Metal Mastering copper disc and one of the pioneers behind the technology - Hazel Yarwood ✨

A revolutionary icon, swipe through to learn about Hazel and the impressive legacy she left behind ⬆️

30/09/2025

At Abbey Road Studio Four as part of this year’s SXSW London, Abbey Road’s Head of Audio Products Mirek Stiles joined Spitfire Audio co-founder Paul Thomson
to reflect on the organic collaboration that led to the Abbey Road Orchestra 🎼

What began as an orchestral sketchpad in Studio Two evolved into the world’s most detailed virtual instrument library - even surviving the challenge of finishing recordings mid-lockdown

29/09/2025

✨ Abbey Road Amplify is back for 2025 - in London AND Manchester ✨

This November, we’re bringing together the next generation of music makers with industry-leading artists, producers, composers and more - through free workshops, panel talks, mentoring, A&R sessions and beyond. It also marks the first time the programme debuts outside of the capital.

📍 London: 3-11 November at Abbey Road
📍 Manchester: 19 & 20 November at Co-Op Arena & 21 November at Aviva Studios

Stay tuned! The full line-up - featuring industry-leading artists, producers, and composers - along with sign-up details will be announced shortly.

🔗 abbeyroad.com/amplifyabout

26/09/2025

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra joined us (in Studio One) to record ‘Hitmaker’ - a collection of ten timeless songs by celebrated Croatian composer Đorđe Novković 🎼

Among the sessions was a truly moving performance of Nada (Hope) by the iconic Gabi Novak 💫. This became her final recording, captured just weeks before her passing at 90, with lyrics written by her husband, the legendary Arsen Dedić.

We’re honoured Abbey Road could be part of this powerful tribute ❤️

Watch Nada (Hope) here 👉 https://youtu.be/CBux8Rr75dk

‘Hitmaker’ will be released later this year by Croatia Records 🎶

25/09/2025

The Gatehouse, one of our cosiest studios, has its fair share of “just makes sense” moments 👀✨

23/09/2025

The REDD.47 Special Edition Pre Amp is here 🎛️

Chandler Limited (Chandler Limited) has spent years sourcing rare parts from the ‘60s and ‘70s to craft this new Special Edition, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own the sound that defined Abbey Road.

“Studio gear should never sound like it came out of a phone.” - founder Wade Goeke

Available to order now | link in bio & stories 🔗

23/09/2025

Last week we welcomed Jill Furmanovsky back to Abbey Road for the launch of her new book ‘Oasis: Trying to Find a Way Out of Nowhere’ - 30 years of Oasis through Jill’s lens, paired with words by Noel Gallagher ❤️

The evening brought together friends and collaborators, including David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Gem Archer and Ysee, all there to celebrate Jill’s legendary body of work. It was a reminder of just how much love and respect her photography has inspired over the years.

As Noel told The Mirror: “Over time the friendship becomes more important than the work and then the work gets better. Now it’s like she’s part of the family.”

Limited edition signed prints copies of the book are available via | Congrats Jill 👏

📷 Jill Furmanovsky, Hogan Media/Shutterstock, Stuart Nicholls

22/09/2025

Happy Hobbit Day, Middle-Earthlings! 🧙

Today, we raise a pint to two of the Shire’s finest straight from the magical world of J.R.R. Tolkien - Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, as today is their shared birthday 🍻

Our journey through Middle-earth began with the very first Peter Jackson film, when Howard Shore brought the iconic soundtrack to Studios One and Two with the , the Philharmonic Chorus and the Trinity Boys’ Choir. Since then, our studios have continued to play host to scores from across The Lord of the Rings universe, films, games and TV alike 🎶

So, in true Hobbit style: feast well, lose yourself in Tolkien’s words, and maybe set off on a little adventure of your own today! ✨