The Cottage Group - Audio, Video & Web for the multimedia industry.

‘The Cottage' has been established since 1984 on the outskirts of Macclesfield in rural Cheshire. Over the years many artists, bands and musicians have been here for various projects ranging from demos for local bands to masters for established international artists. The studio boasts a large selection of outboard equipment combined with both analogue and digital technology to cater for all tastes. By offering a comfortable and friendly environment many clients have found our facilities less intimidating than some, and our long standing reputation is second to none. More recently, we have integrated video and web development into our workflow which now places us firmly in the position to be able to offer affordable multimedia facilities for music and commercial purposes alike. Whatever your audio, video or web requirements – we can deliver. What we do:- Produce, record, edit, master and transcode music and all types of audio for physical or online distribution, including audio for video and web streaming applications. Transfer audio and video to alternative storage formats. Design and develop websites, specialising in active content and database driven applications. Project management of major developments on behalf of clients. Redevelopment of existing websites to efficiently incorporate the latest online technologies. Produce, shoot, edit and master video for music, corporate and web applications. We currently shoot 1920×1080 HD in 16:9 and 2.35:1 anamorphic to cater for all requirements. In-house editing and DVD authoring facilities. Vocal tuition on a one to one basis. Bespoke software development, specialising in secure wireless communication systems for conference and seminar applications. Short and long run CD and DVD replication with high-quality CMYK onbody print.

MTA Records

Chase & Status present MTA Records. Since its inception in 2009, MTA Records has been dedicated to releasing exceptional music across all genres. We pride ourselves in achieving the highest level of success while enabling our artists to fully realise their vision. MTA Records values its creative spirit. We champion originality and innovation while continually striving to grow and develop into an unrivaled independent label.

Orchestra De Cymru

Orchestra De Cymru is committed to performing, to the highest standards, the finest popular classics in the orchestral, operatic & choral repertoire. The orchestra is gaining an enviable reputation in the Principality for its sensitive accompaniments to opera and choral performances. In 2011 it was proud to take part the First Opera Conducting Course in Wales and Can You Sing Opera course directed by Patricia O'Neill and the international conductor Emmanuel Siffert. It is proud to have Emmanuel Siffert as it's principal guest conductor. Performances to audiences in Wales are a priority, particularly to those who have little or no other access to live orchestral music, planning to play prominent role in the community through workshops & coaching classes. ODEC seeks to develop the talents of young Welsh singers and composers.

UPUK Records

UPUK Records founded in North London, UK in November 2019 by Remo Fiore and Claudio Fiore has been introduced to bring the best-in-class electronic music productions from artists worldwide. We aim to release only the highest quality electronic music of multi-genre from downtempo, electronica, house, tech, techno, chillout and many more electronic styles. We aim only to select the best music for our label. We also offer Studio analogue mastering, digital mastering, mixing, recording, music promotion and much more for our artists.

Cairn String Quartet

The Cairn Quartet String ensemble perform across the world in all settings, from intimate settings to extravagant productions. They are equally at home soundtracking your perfect wedding day, launching your new product or adding some sparkle to your Corporate Events or adding a visual and audio Wow Factor to a band or artist, in the Studio or on the Arena Stage. Formed in 2007 whilst busking on the streets of Glasgow, the Cairn String Quartet are graduates of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) Specialising in the arrangement and performance of all musical genres, but particularly rock and pop, the quartet provides a tailored made experience designed to make your event memorable and unique. The String Quartet are the most in demand group in Scotland to soundtrack Weddings and Events, performing all genres of music on classical instruments. Composing their very own string arrangements, as well as collaborating with other Scottish composers and arrangers, has led their playlist to rival no other, over 1500 songs to choose form yourself. Expect Bach to Bowie to Beyonce, Ravel to Radiohead, Mozart to Metallica to Muse, Elgar to Ed Sheeran, Sinatra to Star Wars, Film ,TV and Video Games Themes from Still Game to Zelda!. Pop and rock princesses at heart, the four ladies are passionate about music, write and arrange their own material performing throughout the UK, Europe and North and South America and North Africa, as well as providing backing strings for over 300 solo artists and bands including Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Scene, Frightened Rabbit, Twin Atlantic and Echo and the Bunnymen. Equally at home in their wellies as well as their Vivienne Westwoods, Festival appearances for the Cairn String Quartet include Glastonbury, T in the Park and Benicassim whilst Radio and TV Appearances are in abundance.