The new premises at Green Square boasts administrative space, a performance and recording studio, and a production suite.

After almost 30 years of managing national operations from premises in Surry Hills, Musica Viva Australia has officially moved into their new office in Sydney’s fast-evolving Green Square precinct.

At the heart of the new construction – which has been conceived as a hub for Australian music – is the Janette Hamilton Studio, a purpose-built space named for the supporter who made it possible. “The Janette Hamilton Studio will provide much needed space for Musica Viva artists to rehearse, workshop and record their work,” said Create NSW CEO Michael Brealey. “It is also the organisation’s plan, as of January 2018, to make this studio available on a cost-neutral basis to independent artists and ensembles who are crying out for affordable creative space.”

^{Adam Hall @ The Velvet Players taking the new Janette Hamilton Studio for a spin. Photo © Keith Saunders}

With an eye to the evolving nature of the music industry the premises will also include a digital production suite. “Named for visionary leader Kim Williams AM, a new digital...