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The recording facility in Notting Hill houses six studios and a suite of purpose-built offices. It had been owned until now by musician and producer Trevor Horn.
Under Horn’s stewardship, Sarm Studios has played host to artists including Paul McCartney, Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Madonna, One Direction, Stormzy, Lana Del Rey, Paolo Nutini, Charli XCX, Mark Ronson and Florence & The Machine.
With the purchase completed, the complex will undergo refurbishment before becoming “a fundamental part of the Three Six Zero ecosystem”, according to a statement.
“The purchase represents a significant move by Three Six Zero to create a central hub in London, strengthening their UK foundations and providing a valuable stepping stone to Europe,” said the company.
The facilities will be readily available to all Three Six Zero clients and partners, while the Sarm Studios complex will also serve as the new base for Three Six Zero Recordings.
“Sarm Studios has long been an integral fixture of London’s music landscape, and we’re thrilled to be able to make it a part of the expanding Three Six Zero community,” said Mark Gillespie, CEO & founder, Three Six Zero.
Trevor Horn said: “I would like to wish Three Six Zero all the best in their new home.”
“Inspired and excited that Three Six Zero Recordings’ first UK base is going to be in such an iconic spot that, together with the rest of the TSZ family, we intend to make a vital creative hub in West London to carry on Trevor Horn’s legacy,” said Pete Tong, president, Three Six Zero Recordings.
Three Six Zero, is an independent management and entertainment partnership at the forefront of the music, film, television, and digital content landscape. With offices in Los Angeles, Miami, and London, the company represents global talent including Calvin Harris, Willow, Majid Jordan, Bloodpop, The Streets and Jabari Banks.
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Note the article above no longer lists Louis amongst their notable global clients, in contrary to this MBW article on TSZ recordings from 27 June 2019:
Launched in 2018, Three Six Zero Recordings is a joint venture between Sony Music and Gillespie’s well-established management company, Three Six Zero.
Under [Peter] Tong’s leadership, the label will look to further establish a strong presence in the electronic music space by building upon its current roster.
As part of his role, Tong will also oversee the release of all soundtracks for Three Six Zero produced film and television content.
Operations for the label will be split between Los Angeles and London.
CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, Rob Stringer said, “Pete is obviously a legendary innovator in dance music globally so him joining this exciting new chapter of Three Six Zero is a huge coup for Mark and in turn for Sony Music!”
In addition to [Calvin] Harris, Three Six Zero represents musical and entertainment clients including, among others, Will Smith, Tiësto, Jada Pinkett Smith, Spider-verse lead Shameik Moore, Louis Tomlinson, Jaden Smith, Willow Smith and Brady Corbet.
Pete Tong, well known as a DJ and artist, is also a sigificant industry figure.
In 2008 he joined WME and co-created the Electronic Music Division where he will continue to consult as partner & client.
Tong previously worked as A&R director for London Records / FFRR and is a founding partner of The International Music Summit (IMS) in Ibiza.