The iconic building, which the BBC had owned since 1933, will be kept on as a recording studios space, while the corporation will move its music base to a new site in east London.
Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer has bought the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London in a partnership with three film producers.had owned since 1933, has played host to the likes of David Bowie, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Beyonce, as well as being the home of performing groups such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
The site, in northwest London, went on sale for around £10m but the corporation would not confirm if it sold for that. A spokesperson told Sky News they had secured a"good deal". It comes despite a last-minute bid from a consortium which included Hollywood film producer Matthew Vaughn.One media industry insider questioned if there had been a"lack of transparency" from the BBC in its handling of the process in light of the reportedly higher offer.
The new owners, who include producer and composer Steven Kofsky, along with Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title films, said they would continue the site's legacy by keeping it as a music studio space. They also promised to refurbish the building while maintaining its original facade - while establishing a new"not-for-profit educational facility".Zimmer, known for scoring films including Gladiator and The Lion King, said he had been"in awe" of the studios when he first did some work for the BBC 45 years ago.
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