History
In alot of ways The Arthouse studio has been along time coming. Over the years we have seen some of the most amazing bands this country has to offer in their most defining moments go undocumented. Sweat poured, lives changed, all for the music.

Late 2004, Melaine Kelly realised the need to make good quality live recordings accessible and searched for the means to turn the idea into reality. The Melbourne City Council's small business program found the idea to be "an important contribution to the prosperity and innovation of the business community in the City of Melbourne" and granted us an award and some funding to help us on our way.

The arthouse studio has never been a one person project, it has taken alot of work and energy from numerous people. Their input has made the studio much grander than initially planned.
These people have contributed a great amount of expertise and energy [ above and beyond ]. Matthew Bodiam, Trevor Bodiam, Jess Bodiam, John Watson, Michael Fitzgerald, Chris Fitzgerald, Terry Kelly & Peter Kelly, we love you and thank you for your acheivements.

In October 2005 A Death In the family flew the legendary Frankie Stubbs over from the U.K to produce their debut album. He walked into a sound proofed room with nothing much else that we called our studio. He didn't seem fazed and was up for the challenge. In the week that followed, piece by piece the equipment arrived as though every day was christmas. That was our first studio recording experience. It was an honour to have Frankie here and what better person to christen the studio.

Throughout 2006, the facility has been utilized by Mid Youth Crisis, Mindsnare, The Vaginals, Away From Now, Identity Theft, M.D.K and Against Me!

October 2006 see's the official launch and the sky is the limit.

Mid Youth Crisis - 19/05/06 .........Photo thanks to www.bandphotosrock.com

A Death In The Family - 19/05/06 .........Photo thanks to www.bandphotosrock.com