Immersive Exploration: Behind the Scenes of Mix Nashville's Music Production III
The third annual Mix Nashville: Immersive Music Production event took place on May 17, 2025, in the heart of Music City, Nashville, Tennessee. This year's event, held on Music Row, attracted more than 250 music and recording professionals from all over the globe.
The event began at the world-renowned facilities of Host Partner Blackbird Studio, followed by a nighttime Studio Crawl in the nearby Berry Hill neighbourhood. The Studio Crawl provided an immersive experience, offering food, drink, and music listening sessions at various studios and sponsors' venues.
Participating studios in the event included Curb Studios @43 (Host Partner), Columbia Studio A, RCA Studio A, Black River Entertainment, Starstruck Entertainment, Addiction Sound, Studio Six, and Curb Studios @28, formerly known as Masterfonics. The Studio Crawl portion of the event featured Blackbird Studio, East Iris Studios, Sputnik Sound, Custom House at Guitar Center, and Gold Pacific Sound as venues.
East Iris Studios, one of the venues for the Studio Crawl, offered a unique atmosphere for attendees to enjoy the immersive music experience. Sputnik Sound, another venue, provided a perfect setting for professionals to network and discuss the latest trends in music production.
The nighttime Studio Crawl began at Blackbird Studio, where attendees had the opportunity to explore the facilities and listen to some of the industry's best work. The Crawl continued through the Berry Hill neighbourhood, with stops at East Iris Studios, Sputnik Sound, Custom House at Guitar Center, and Gold Pacific Sound.
Curb Studios @28, previously known as Masterfonics, was another participating studio in the event. The name change marked a new era for the facility, which has been a staple in the music industry for many years.
In conclusion, the third annual Mix Nashville: Immersive Music Production event was a resounding success, bringing together some of the industry's brightest minds for a day of learning, networking, and celebration. With the support of sponsors such as Custom House at Guitar Center and Gold Pacific Sound, and the participation of studios such as Blackbird Studio, East Iris Studios, Sputnik Sound, and many more, the event provided an unforgettable experience for all who attended.
Headphones were used by attendees as they navigated through the Studio Crawl, immersing themselves in the music production happening at each venue. The event highlighted the importance of audio quality in entertainment, showcasing the state-of-the-art sound systems in studios like Blackbird Studio and Sputnik Sound.
Music production skilled professionals talked about their work on various audio monitors within the participating studios such as Curb Studios @43 and Starstruck Entertainment. The microphones, an essential tool for music recording, were in use during the production of music at these studios.
The music produced during the event, ranging from country to pop, filled the air of Music City, adding to the overall atmosphere of the immersive Music Production event in Nashville. The annual gathering continues to strengthen Nashville's reputation as a hub for music and recording, drawing in professionals from all around the world for collaboration and inspiration.
