dBTechnologies joins OARecords as Project Partner: a new recording studio for young people in Bologna

Located within the historic Biblioteca Salaborsa, OARecords offers a dedicated environment for musical creativity, experimentation and talent development.

Bologna, Italy – dBTechnologies has joined OARecords as Project Partner, supporting the creation of a new recording studio dedicated to young people within Biblioteca Salaborsa, one of Bologna's most significant cultural landmarks.

The initiative provides an environment where younger generations can explore music production, experiment with sound and develop their creative potential. Conceived as an accessible space for artistic expression, OARecords brings together technology, education and community engagement, creating opportunities for young people to discover and cultivate their talents.

The project reflects a broader commitment to promoting cultural participation and providing resources that encourage creativity, personal growth and well-being.

More than a recording facility, OARecords is designed as a place where young people can explore their musical interests, gain practical experience and express themselves through sound.

By making music production facilities more accessible, the studio offers an opportunity to approach the creative process in a dedicated environment, encouraging experimentation, collaboration and the development of individual skills.

As Project Partner, dBTechnologies supports the initiative's mission to make creative expression more accessible and contribute to the cultural development of its local community.

“Participating in this initiative means putting dBTechnologies' expertise at the service of something that goes beyond technology itself. From the very beginning, we believed in the importance of helping create a dedicated space for young artists, where they can experiment, record and bring their ideas to life, within an institution that is deeply connected to Bologna's cultural life.This project holds particular significance for us: it allows us to share our experience with young people and the local community, making a tangible contribution to their opportunities for self-expression and personal growth. I would like to thank all the partners and collaborators who made this project possible.” Chiara Vicari – Event Manager, dBTechnologies

OARecords is an initiative of the Municipality of Bologna, Bologna Biblioteche, Biblioteca Salaborsa, the Department of Education, Schooling and New Generations, and OfficinAdolescenti, developed within the framework of Bologna City of Music.

The project was implemented by the Municipality of Bologna with funding support from the European Union – PN Metro Plus 2021–2027, as part of the programme dedicated to integrated actions for children and adolescents.

The recording studio was developed through the collaboration of several partners, each contributing specialist expertise:

Project Partner: dBTechnologies

Acoustic Design: Flume Studio

Technical Implementation: diBoXy

Technical Partner: SoundLab APS

OARecords demonstrates how collaboration between public institutions and industry professionals can create meaningful opportunities for younger generations, bringing together cultural development, specialist expertise and community involvement.

Programme reference: PN Metro Plus 2021–2027 – BO4.4.11.1.d, Integrated Actions for Children and Adolescents

CUP: F39B23000140006

Press Coverage (in Italian)

ANSA: https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/cultura/musica/2026/10/16/in-salaborsa-a-bologna-apre-oarecords-studio-di-registrazione-musicale-gratuito_89967522-5f2e-487e-aa4c-dd386048f629.html

Il Resto del Carlino: https://www.ilrestodelcarlino.it/bologna/cronaca/salaborsa-nasce-lo-studio-di-82851477

La Repubblica Bologna: https://bologna.repubblica.it/cronaca/2026/10/19/video/rap_hip-hop_funky_in_salaborsa_la_musica_dei_ragazzi_con_una_nuova_sala_di_registrazione-425658580/

Artribune: https://www.artribune.com/progettazione/2026/10/spazio-culturale-oarecords-biblioteca-salaborsa-bologna/

BolognaToday: https://www.bolognatoday.it/cronaca/salaborsa-oarecords-sala-registrazione-gratuita.html