The old vinyl factory is a special place with an incredible architectural cultural and industrial history.
The old vinyl factory cinema.
A whole new neighbourhood is starting to make some noise.
With a new name the old vinyl factory we would inject a sustainable mix of uses including a cinema academy and pioneering research and design hub in both new and rejuvenated existing buildings all framed by vibrant and active public spaces.
And the gramophone will also include what s being called an affordable cinema adding to entertainment options in the area.
It spreads out over nearly 17 acres in hayes west london and was built originally as the headquarters of emi and his master s voice in 1907.
The old vinyl factory sessions.
The mix of uses creates a campus like atmosphere throughout the day and night.
This is the old vinyl factory reimagined remastered.
The old vinyl factory is a complex of buildings formerly owned by the british music company emi in hayes within the london borough of hillingdon.
Vinyl sales grew by 14 5 part of a decade plus uptick for a total 18 8 million records.
The demand for a rebuild is there.
The site was originally purchased by the gramophone and typewriter company and the buildings were designed by wallis gilbert and partners in the early 20th century.
While the old vinyl factory will include new homes restaurants and shops the history of the area means many will be most excited by the idea of a new live music venue on the site.
Still vinyl accounted for just 4 of all u s.
It encompasses a record label pressing plant and online magazine and collaborates with artists and musicians to create stunning audio visual shows.
While used by emi the site was responsible for the production of many well known vinyl records by popular musicians of the 20th century as well as radios and other broadcasting equipmen.
The venue will feature a cinema live music venue and interactive exhibitions celebrating the site s history as a key part of the global industrial and music trade.
The vinyl factory is the world s foremost vinyl enterprise.
