The Recording Studio
series currently in production
Returning Series
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 10
avg.Runtime | min
First EP | 2019-04-16
Last EP | 2019-06-18
Overview
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In this moving series everyday Australians are given the chance of a lifetime: to professionally record a song. They must overcome their fears and realise their dreams, so they can give the gift of a song to someone special.
Created by
Produced by
Fremantle Australia
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2019-04-16
1
John Hanley and Aimee O'Neil
2019-04-16
John Hanley, a Motor Neurone Disease sufferer records a time capsule for his wife. And opera student Aimee surprises her grandad with a performance of a song that his mother performed in an era gone by.
2
The Church Family and Maddie Newton
2019-04-23
The Church family perform a bluegrass classic for their grandfather who has never recorded any of his music. And Maddie Newton performs a heart-felt tribute to everyone at the Sydney Children's Hospital.
3
Shirley Brayton and Kristian Zorino
2019-04-30
Guy Sebastian brings to life a song written by a mother's son that died before she could hear it. And drag queen Kristian Zorino performs a stripped down version of a classic for his wedding day to his boyfriend Russell.
4
Toni Lamond and Sam Sargood
2019-05-07
Australian TV royalty Toni Lamond performs a signature song she never recorded during her illustrious career. And country boy Sam Sargood leaves his remote cattle-farm to travel to the big smoke to record a song.
5
Noel, Chloe and Torry, Tony
2019-05-14
A Dementia crooner Noel O'Brien records a rat pack classic for his family. Tony Smith records a personal tribute with his sisters as a homage to their father. And Chloe and Torry record a lullaby for their unborn child.
6
Mutitjulu Band and Connor Sharpe
2019-05-21
Connor Sharpe records a song with help from singing icon Katie Noonan for the football coach that saved his life. And out of the indigenous community Mutitjulu based in Uluru, comes a desert reggae band.
7
Ukestra, Kate Begbie, Adam Bowes
2019-05-28
The studios are taken over by a 'Ukestra' (Ukulele Orchestras) celebrating community. Kate records a song for her eldest child who has an undiagnosed illness. And double amputee Adam surprises his bride to be with a song.
8
Anna and Lucinda / James Emmanuel
2019-06-04
Anna who has down syndrome and best friend Lucinda rock the recording studio with their version of a Taylor Swift classic. And James thanks a unique teacher for encouraging his musical talents and diversity.
9
Victoria and Celeste/Blood Donor Choir
2019-06-11
A mother and daughter want to record a song for their Navy XO husband and father to listen to while he's away at sea. And a choir made up of parents and Red Cross workers, give a thank you gift for a life-long blood donor.
10
Chezhan/Josh/Sam
2019-06-18
Victim of bullying, Chezahn creates an anthem to inspire other victims. Rural firefighting volunteer Sam gets nominated to record a song by his community. And special needs teacher Josh uses the power of music to heal.
“I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” – Walt Disney