Just a few years ago, Battersea Power Station was a derelict architectural marvel that sat in gloomy isolation on the banks of the Thames. Its only famous visitors were a pair of nesting peregrine falcons, whose arrival set the birding world aflutter with excitement. Now, thousands of shoppers and fun-seekers flock there each week – and their numbers are about to be swelled by a brand-new Apple music venue that’ll bring massive music industry names to Battersea.
is a freshly announced concert space with a dual selling point: it’s a 600-capacity venue for intimate live shows, which will also enable bands to create broadcast-ready recordings of their gigs in Spatial Audio. It’s all part of the brand’s commitment to supporting artists as they navigate a tough new digital landscape.
The venue itself takes inspiration from Battersea Power Station’s sleek art deco lines with elegant arches, heritage brickwork and bronze balconies designed to echo the oriel windows of the building. There’s even a giant glass window with views of the concourse and the Thames beyond.
Apple Music Hall’s small size means that the crowd will be able to see artists up close, but there are also arena-style production values on offer, with a 38-foot-wide stage that can be switched up for in-the-round configurations. A big selling point for music buffs will be the 48-speaker spatial sound system, which is designed to offer the ultimate in surround sound, wherever you sit.
For bands, the most exciting bit will probably be the tech that’s hidden from view. There’s a full production facility behind the stage, with two recording and mixing studios. Performances can be captured either as a multitrack recording, or in Spatial Audio, live or in the days afterwards. There’s also all the facilities artists need to capture top-quality video, as the venue is wired for 16 or more cameras that feed to a purpose-built broadcast control room.
Apple Music Radio’s hosts and shows have already made the switch over to this new Battersea venue, and big-name artists are bound to follow. Up til now, Battersea Power Station’s most famous contribution to musical history has been as the backdrop to a giant porcine balloon, on the cover of Pink Floyd’s album . The line-up for the new concert space hasn’t been announced yet but hopefully, it’ll now host some gigs to outshine that pig.
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