Residential Recording Studios located in Vienna

get excited about your music again

a residential artist retreat and creative community where your songs get the momentum they deserve

the artist journey takes more than talent

It takes belief, energy, and the will to keep going.

But when you are writing, producing, planning, releasing, and pushing mostly on your own, it is easy to lose the excitement that made music feel alive in the first place.

Zonkey exists to bring that feeling back through the right environment, the right people, and a creative process built around your songs.

Here, you get space to focus, support from people who understand the process, and a creative community that helps you reconnect with your music and move it forward.

“Zonkey Studios is like a second home to me. A refuge from city life, somewhere I can go to completely disconnect and reconnect to my creativity, nature and why exactly I love music. The community they’ve built is truly special, and musicians I’ve met there have become some of my dearest friends and collaborators. The studios are beautiful, equipped with everything you might need, and that combined with Michael and Simon’s expertise, attention to detail and intuitive approach to each song means you’re truly in the best possible hands. I trust them both with my life! If you’re unsure about whether to take the leap to visit or work at the studio, take this as your sign. I am so grateful to have met them both and created so much music at Zonkey, it’s truly changed the trajectory of my career and artistry.”

-Alex Apolline, Artist

how it works

Before your residential week, we work with you remotely to understand your songs, references, goals, and creative direction.
This means you arrive with clarity, confidence, and a shared vision, so the studio week can feel focused instead of rushed.
You come to Zonkey for a focused artist retreat in our residential studio near Vienna.
This is where your songs get the time, attention, and creative energy they need. You step away from daily distractions and live and create in an environment built around music, community, and momentum.
After the retreat, we continue remotely to finish your songs with mixing, mastering, and revisions.
you leave with the energy of the retreat and the momentum of 3 release ready songs, a place in our community, and creative relationships that can last far beyond the retreat.

who is this for?

This is for artists who…

want to feel excited about their music again
have songs they care about, but need the right environment to finish them
are tired of scattered sessions and want focused creative momentum
want professional support without losing their own artistic identity
are looking for more than a studio, they want community, care, and direction
want to leave with music that feels meaningful and release-ready

if this sounds like where you are right now apply for the artist retreat

apply for the artist retreat

what artists say after creating at zonkey

'Working with the team at Zonkey Studios whilst touring Europe in 2025 was a big surprise that turned into a long working relationship. After a random message from Simon with the offer to visit Zonkey around my show supporting Ziggy Alberts in Vienna. I was curious and had also written a song on the tour that I thought would be special to record at the studio so I took up the offer. We ended up recording the song and have now continued remotely working on my entire new record and I'm so grateful for all the help with extra production and mixing and also the friendship we now have!'

—Hein Cooper
‘Zonkey Studios is my favourite studios in the world. It’s impossible to not be inspired there. It’s a creative sanctuary ran by the loveliest people. Once you go, you’ll never want to leave. Great coffee too!’

—Isaac Stuart
‘The Zonkey team expanded on my creative vision with grace, care and professionalism while fostering a joyful and collaborative atmosphere throughout the entire process. They maintained a high level of attention to detail without stifling the creative flow. The studio was comfortable to stay in and felt free from the distractions of the outside world. I’d recommend this studio to anyone looking to grow as an artist or band and connect with a team of creators who truly care - during the project and beyond.’

-Liam Higgins