ABOUT US

Bennett Ferguson

Stu Watts

Laydee Lisa

GET TO KNOW THE TEAM

Marshall Street staff are dedicated to getting you on the path towards a more successful career as a musician.

BENNETT FERGUSON

Founder/Owner

It all began in South Australia where Bennett discovered his passion for DJing and after a short time in 2011, Melbourne called for his return. That is where he was introduced to the up and coming group ‘The D.Y.E’. As part of The D.Y.E., Bennett joined the stage with two MC’s Matt Zull and Darren Nichol performing as ‘DJ Marshall’. The group released four independent mix-tapes; their debut EP ‘Sorry for the Stickers’ was distributed by Obese Records in 2015 and later their single ‘Lighters in the Sky’ was nominated for a ‘Budweiser – People’s Choice Award’ in Sydney, at the Australian Independent Music Awards.

Bennett Ferguson is the founder of Marshall Street Studios. His interest in opening the studios came from his deep involvement in the music industry, and over the past 7 years he has been a member of Hip-Hop crews, The D.Y.E and Otis High.

From 2015 – 2017 the trio toured nationally multiple times and featured at shows such as; St. Kilda Festival, Push Over Festival and Melbourne Music Week, playing alongside well-known acts such as Seth Sentry, Remi, Allday, Ivan Ooze, Amity Affliction, Twelve Foot Ninja, L-fresh the Lion, Blu & Exile and Butterfingers.

Bennett later went on to release another EP with Josh Taylor from ‘Call & Response’ in Brisbane. The EP was called ‘Freedom of Choice’ and he continued to tour with Otis High before deciding to open the studios in 2017. Whilst Bennett still enjoys performing, his main focus has shifted to developing artists and (artist/music) management where most of his day is spent on social media engagement, videography, photography and artist branding. He has shot and edited numerous music clips for Otis High, The D.Y.E and Clariyah as well as being an integral part of multiple productions both in Australia and the U.S.A.

In addition to his commitments at Marshall Street Studios, he, together with Melbourne artist Clariyah, runs the record label S.M.G Entertainment. Ben is dedicated to the Hip Hop industry and knows that the label and the studios can have a positive impact on the industry and assist fellow artists to create and shine.

STU WATTS

Head Sound Engineer

With close to 20 years of music industry experience under his belt, Stu Watts threw himself into all things music from a young age. At 10 years old, he began drumming and with daily practice, he soon joined his first band at the ripe age of 14. Since then he has played in countless bands both on drums and guitar, securing Triple J and Triple M airplay with bands The Playbook and The Spinset. The bands also saw him tour Australia supporting international heavyweights such as Real Friends and The Story So Far.

In 2010 Stu completed an Advanced Diploma in Music Industry Skills (Technical Production) and has an ear for frequencies and a knack for quick decision making – which has helped him gain live mixing experience at some of Melbourne’s premier venues, such as The Corner Hotel, The Evelyn, Cherry Bar, Laundry Bar and The Bendigo Hotel to name a few.

As a producer and engineer, Stu has worked closely with several bands alongside his own to help them create extremely high quality products both sonically and musically. His personal approach to understanding his client’s needs means he always knows how to get the best out of the artists he works with, providing them with honest feedback and supportive suggestions to get the most out of their time in the studio. As a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Stu can hone in on his client’s abilities and make critical suggestions to take the songs further than what they may have expected. Stu’s commitment to the music and passion for working with people means that the artists he works with will always leave the studio ecstatic with their final product.

WE VALUE

Dedication

Marshall Street is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Whether they are personal or commercial, we will assist you in building and executing on your short and long term plans as an artist.

Knowledge

Marshall Street staff pride themselves on constantly upskilling and continuously learning new things to guide artists on their journey. If there is anything we don’t have an answer for, we are confident we will be able to point you in the right direction to obtain the answers you seek.

Passion

Marshall Street staff have spent their whole lives working on their craft as musicians and performers. We are passionate about helping bands and artists and confident we can assist them in taking their careers to the next level.

If you’d like to meet Stu or Ben in person or have a FREE tour of the studios, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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