About

Limefield is a recording studio tucked away in North Manchester, UK. Set up in 2007 by John Ellis (The Cinematic Orchestra) & Steve Brown (Corinne Bailey Rae) it grew from Manchester’s vibrant music community and has become a familiar & comfortable home for established and emerging talent in and around Manchester.
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The main recording space is a miniature ballroom. With a high ceiling and wooden floorboards, acoustic instruments sing while valve preamps on the mixing console help electric instruments come to life with rich, warm tones.
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In addition to a strong technical facility that makes the recording process quick, simple and rewarding, we are able to draw on our community of artists – helping to find the right musicians or visual collaborators to document the creative process.
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This is a special space that brings the best out of any musician that walks through the door.

Equipment

TL Audio 16-channel valve mixing desk

Instruments:
Rogers vintage drumkit
Futurama bass
Aria pro electric guitar
Epiphone acoustic guitar

Amps & FX:
Mambo (gtr or bass)
Fender pro reverb
Roland Space Echo

Keys:
Steinway grand
Rhodes mark I
Hammond organ
Prophet 8
Tacky upright
Harmonium
Roland JX8P
Arturia MicroBrute

Select Work

“Limefield is not like any other studio I have ever been to. It’s an un-studio in a way. Set in a former ballroom it is welcoming, special, and inspiring, where so many places feel sterile and generic.

Being able to get into the kitchen for a break, or out into the garden, makes you feel at home rather than ‘at work’. John Ellis is a master musician, without parallel. I recorded many songs for my Mercury Prize nominated album The Sea at Limefield.”
Corrine Bailey Rae
Corrine Bailey RaeGrammy Award winner, "Put Your Records On"
“Limefield is brilliant! A real home from home. Beautiful room sound and the piano is stunning!”
Alex Hill
Alex HillThe Foo Birds, The Easy Rollers
“Limefield has a magic all of its own! There is a creative energy running through the studio that seems to add ease and inspiration to the process of music recording. John’s calm and collaborative persona alongside his skillful ability help to create a warm, evocative space making room for you to simply concentrate on making the best record you can.”
Brianna Corrigan
Brianna CorriganThe Beautiful South singer from (1988 to 1992)

FAQ

Where is it?
Limefield Studio is a recording studio in North Manchester, nestled between Heaton Park and Middleton. Exact location provided on request.

Can we film there?
Absolutely! You’re welcome to bring a cinematographer and set up lighting. We can also recommend some companies.

Is Limefield a rehearsal space?
Limefield is primarily a recording studio, but if you want to rehearse in the space ahead of a recording session, that can be arranged for a modest add-on.

Can I record in the evening?
Yep. Curfew is 11pm.

How much does it cost?
Get in touch and we’ll send over our info pack for more details.

Contact

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