Apple Opens 600-Seat Music Hall Inside London Power Station
The new space features a 38-foot stage and professional recording studios within Battersea Power Station.
Key points
- Apple opened a 600-seat venue with a 38-foot stage inside Battersea Power Station.
- The space includes two professional recording studios and a 48-speaker sound system.
- London-based Apple Music Radio shows will now broadcast from the new location.
Apple opened a 600-seat live music venue in London this week. The new Apple Music Hall is located inside the Battersea Power Station, a former power plant that now operates as a shopping and entertainment complex.
The space is designed for artists to perform intimate shows for a live audience. According to GSMArena, the venue also allows performers to record high-quality audio and video directly during the event. This setup eliminates the need for separate studio sessions.
Integrated recording and production facilities
The stage spans 38 feet wide, providing ample room for bands and solo acts. Surrounding the audience is a 48-speaker spatial sound system. This technology creates a three-dimensional audio experience that surrounds the listener.
Behind the main stage, the venue includes a full production facility. It houses two dedicated recording and mix studios built to professional standards. These studios enable engineers to create broadcast-ready mixes immediately after a performance.
Radio shows move to new studios
Apple also announced that its London-based radio hosts will relocate. All Apple Music Radio shows from the city will now broadcast from the new radio studios in Battersea. This move consolidates Apple's audio production under one roof.
Performances at the Apple Music Hall will be livestreamed globally. This ensures fans who cannot attend in person can still watch the events. The trade-off for artists is a highly controlled environment rather than a traditional club setting.
Architectural design reflects historic surroundings
The interior design uses heritage brickwork and fluted arches. These elements mimic the historic oriel windows of the original power station. A large glass wall provides a visual connection to the building’s exterior structure.
Bronze balconies add a metallic contrast to the brick interior. This design choice honors the industrial history of the site. The venue blends modern technology with the building’s original architectural character.
