Taking place across the first week of March in London, with Manchester dates to be announced, Equalise invites aspiring female and non-binary producers, engineers, artists and creatives to take part in immersive, hands-on recording workshops inside the world’s most iconic recording studios.

Each day, eight participants will gain rare behind-the-scenes access to live recording sessions led and engineered by Abbey Road’s female engineering team. Attendees will observe, participate and contribute as some of the most exciting artists of 2026 record new music in real time.

Designed to provide foundational skills, industry insight and meaningful access, Equalise taps into Abbey Road’s expertise, network and unique creative resources. Participants will learn about studio etiquette, microphone selection, live room and control room setup, and the technical and creative decisions that shape professional recordings.

Throughout the day, engineers will lead demonstrations, share knowledge and open the floor to questions - creating an environment that is collaborative, educational and empowering.

- Tuesday 3 March – Lime Garden
- Wednesday 4 March – NewDad
- Friday 6 March – Jasmine.4.t

From Brighton’s genre-blurring “wonk-pop” innovators Lime Garden, to Galway indie rock outfit NewDad and Manchester’s fearless and emotionally raw artist jasmine.4.t, the 2026 programme showcases a diverse group of contemporary artists shaping today’s musical landscape.

Abbey Road Equalise 2026 is free to attend via ballot.

- Applications for London close Sunday 1 March at 23:59
- Successful applicants will be notified on Monday 2 March
- Please note: travel and accommodation are not covered

Applicants can sign up here

Now in it's seventh year, Abbey Road Equalise forms part of the studio’s ongoing commitment to gender equality and long-term change within the music industry. By providing access, visibility and practical experience at the highest level of music production, Equalise continues to support the next generation of creative talent.

The official event page can be found here.

More information about the work we've done in this space can be found here.