Performance Studio
Where Local Music Comes Alive
Welcome to Island Radio's Performance Studio, located in our new Media Hub at 218 Main Street in Bath, ON.
Our dedicated live recording space was designed specifically for local musicians to showcase their talent on-air and create professional recordings completely free of charge.
We do live-off-the-floor recording and we partner with professional Mixing Engineers to bring you track recording possibilities too.
A Professional Recording Experience
Our Performance Studio features everything you need for a high-quality live-off-the-floor sessions:
- Spacious live room with full drum kit setup
- Professional microphone selection with stands and cables for full band configurations
- Allen & Heath QU-24 mixing console for pristine sound capture
- Multi-track recording capabilities for professional-quality stems
- On-air broadcast integration so listeners can experience your performance live on 101.3 FM or via Internet at CJAI.ca
Your Music, Your Way
Here's what you get!
Over 150+ musical acts perform in our Performance Studio each year, representing the incredible diversity of talent in Eastern Ontario. Whether you're a solo acoustic act, full rock band, jazz ensemble, or anything in between, our space adapts to your needs.
- Live on-air performance broadcast to FM listeners
- Professional multi-track recording of your session
- Individual stems provided for your own mixing and release
- You retain copyright to your recorded material
- Opportunity to connect directly with the Island Radio community
- Cost: there are no fees for live-off-the-floor recording. Donations are accepted. Track recording may include a fee to defray the cost of the Mixing Engineer.
Supporting Local Artists
This isn't just a recording studio - it's a community space dedicated to elevating local music.
We believe great music deserves to be heard, and our Performance Studio removes the barriers that often prevent talented artists from reaching wider audiences.
Whether you're an established act or just starting out, we'd love to have you perform at Island Radio. Sessions typically include a brief on-air interview, live performance, and post-session recording work.
Produce Your Podcast
Share your voice with the community
Our Media Hub is perfect for recording your podcasts, and we can publish them on our podcasting platform that reaches Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and more.
