Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has announced the opening of a new office space and creative center for songwriters in Hollywood. The new location is in the heart of Hollywood’s historic Media District, just minutes from the city’s old vinyl district. It’s just steps away from the offices of Kobalt and SiriusXM, making the area a new hot spot for the entertainment industry.
Featuring five dedicated writers’ studios, six listening rooms, a recording studio with two separate studios and an artist lounge, SMP’s chairman/CEO said the new space is the company’s “end-to-end support for songwriters. “Part of the effort Jon Platt explain. The company sees the Songwriter and Creative Center as part of its global expansion to better serve songwriters around the world. There have been other recent advancements and enhancements in the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, Nashville, Spain, Sweden, South Africa, India, and more.
The revamped Centennial space, redesigned with the help of studio architects WSDG and design collective RIOS, will officially open Thursday night (December 5) at the publisher’s annual holiday party.
In a statement about the new location, Platt said: “Our focus is on creating an environment that nurtures the talents, vision and goals of our songwriters and staff. Our goal is to build an environment that is supportive, welcoming and A space that empowers creators and supports their needs. I’m extremely proud of what we’ve built as a team.
“The design of Sony Music Publishing’s West Coast flagship office celebrates the optimism that is redefining the songwriter experience in the 21st century,” added Andy LantzCo-CEO/Creative Director of RIOS. “Working with the world’s best music publishers allows us to gain insight into the creative process and envision how these spaces can expand Sony Music Publishing’s legacy. Our goal is to create environments that blend warmth with functionality to inspire creativity dynamic background.
