Bakehouse Studios has hosted music legends from Paul Kelly to Elvis Costello and Blondie, and now the iconic rehearsal and recording studios will be more accessible than ever before thanks to a redevelopment backed by the Victorian Government.
The new accessible facilities, which will open up new opportunities for Deaf and Disabled artists and musicians, were launched on 3 December to mark International Day of People with Disability.
The Victorian Government's $500,000 investment has funded the installation of an elevator and the retrofitting of downstairs bathrooms for accessibility.
Bakehouse, one of Australia’s best-known recording studios, opened in 1991 and moved to a former rag trade factory on Hoddle St in 1995.
The venue has a range of spaces for artists to record, rehearse, shoot music videos and for other creative projects. Until now, musicians and visitors could only access level one by the stairs. The upgrade will ensure this historic site is accessible to everyone – now and into the future.
To celebrate the redevelopment, Bakehouse is partnering with Arts Access Victoria to host a series of residencies and performances that showcase Deaf musicians and those with a disability.
The Bakehouse redevelopment project was part of a $35.4 million package of initiatives in the Victorian Budget 2023/24 to strengthen Victoria’s music industry.
Find out more about upcoming performances, residencies and bursaries at Bakehouse via their website.