Recording Studios and Rehearsal Rooms in Hong Kong
Got yourself some bandmates but nowhere to practice? Lisa Cam scours the city for some awesome recording studios and rehearsal rooms.
Whether you’re looking to drop your first EP or you simply want to throw around a few tunes with your buddies, in space-starved Hong Kong, finding a place to get a band together—that a) is big enough to house a drum kit, and b) won’t deafen the neighbors—is no mean feat. Fortunately, there are plenty of studios with ample space (and soundproofing) where you can practice.
Zuk Studio
Opened in April 2012, the relatively new Zuk Studio offers brand-spanking-new equipment for bands that want to record a demo or just jam. The 800-square-foot premises, conveniently located in Mong Kok, offers three studios, all of which have recording capabilities. Zuk’s owners will even let you borrow from their stash of guitars for free. While their mixers offer a modest 6- to 10-track capability, you can’t fault the price—room hire starts from just $50 an hour from 11am to 7pm. No wonder it’s popular among the indie crowd. Be sure to call ahead though, as the rehearsal rooms are currently being upgraded.
Room 311, 3/F, Sincere House, 183 Argyle St., Mong Kok, 2395-3332, www.zuk-studio.com.
Urban Kings Music Studio
Having relocated from their former Quarry Bay premises to North Point, Urban Kings offers a full range of services, from recording demos to helping you lay down a track with which to serenade your sweetheart. If you don’t have all your gear with you, don’t fret—a full range of equipment is available to hire. What sets Urban Kings apart is its extremely groovy and atmospheric band room that’ll definitely get your creative juices flowing. Rates start at $380 an hour, with discounts for longer rentals.
1/F, 7 North View St., North Point, 2979-5433, www.ukms.com.hk.
Avon Studio