Inside Ultrascope Music Group, the Hull-based project building music infrastructure from the ground up

Ultrascope Music Group is pitching something bigger than a recording studio. Based in Hull, the project is focused on artist development, distribution and long-term career support, with the wider aim of keeping more value, knowledge and opportunity in the city.

Hull has never lacked talent. What it has often lacked is the infrastructure around that talent, the kind of support that helps artists move from making strong music to building sustainable careers.

That is the space Ultrascope Music Group says it wants to step into.

Based in Hull and founded by Ronith, Ultrascope brings together studio work, artist development and wider music business support under one roof. The pitch is ambitious, but the local angle is what makes it interesting. Rather than treating Hull as a stepping stone to somewhere else, the company is making the case for building something serious here.

“Hull is home,” Ronith tells Browse. “More importantly, it’s one of the most overlooked cities in the UK when it comes to music. There is a serious level of untapped talent here, but no real infrastructure to support it.”

That is the core of the idea behind Ultrascope. Instead of relocating to a bigger industry city, Ronith says the aim is to help change the landscape from within and create a system that allows artists to work at a high level without feeling they have to leave Hull to do it.

He says the company’s own research found that more than 95 per cent of artists in Hull distribute their music through companies outside the city, while more than 80 per cent rely on distributors based outside the UK, mainly in the United States. For Ultrascope, that points to a wider issue around where value, control and opportunity sit.

“Ultrascope Music Group exists to reverse that,” he says. “We are building a real music infrastructure in Hull, not to replicate what already exists elsewhere, but to surpass it.”

For Browse, that is the bigger story here. This is not just about a new studio launch. It is about whether Hull can start building more of its own music economy around the artists already creating here.

Ronith Tony, Director & founder - ULTRASCOPE MUSIC GROUP

What gap are local artists facing?

For Ronith, the biggest issue is access.

“The biggest gap was access. Access to professional infrastructure, industry knowledge, and genuine development,” he says. “A lot of artists had talent but lacked the guidance, network, and long-term strategy to take things to the next level.”

That is where Ultrascope sees its role. The company positions itself as more than a place to record tracks. The emphasis is on building artists over time, with support that covers not just the music itself, but the thinking around it.

What does artist development actually mean in practice?

That phrase gets used a lot in music, but Ronith says the practical side matters most.

“For us, artist development goes far beyond just recording music,” he says.“It’s a structured, hands-on process that happens within our recording studio environment, from refining sound and vocal performance to building a clear artistic identity.”

He describes the studio as a space for discipline and direction as much as recording. That means shaping songs to a professional standard, planning releases properly and helping artists think more clearly about the long game.

“The studio becomes a space not just for recording, but for growth, discipline, and creative direction,” he says.

Again, that feels like the key distinction. Ultrascope is not simply offering access to equipment. It is trying to position itself as a support system around artists who want to take their work seriously and build something lasting.

What still needs to change in Hull’s music scene?

Ronith is clear that the city has the talent and the culture, but says the wider ecosystem still feels incomplete.

“Hull has undeniable talent and culture, but it still lacks a fully connected music ecosystem, from stronger industry links to consistent platforms and scalable opportunities for artists to grow and be seen on a larger stage.”

He also points to a lack of diversity across genres and creative expression, something he feels limits how far the city can go musically.

“At the same time, the scene isn’t as diverse as it should be,”he says. “There’s a clear gap in representation across genres, sounds, and creative expression, which ultimately limits how far the city can go musically.”

That is where Ultrascope sees its longer-term role. Ronith says the company wants to help build a more inclusive and forward-thinking scene, one that reflects a broader range of artists and gives Hull a stronger place in national and international conversations.

What does success look like from here?

In the next 12 months, the goal is not just local momentum. Ronith says success would mean growing Ultrascope’s international reach, helping more artists break onto bigger platforms and continuing to make the case that Hull is a credible place to build serious music careers.

He is also open about what the company looks for in the artists it works with. Genre matters less than originality, work ethic and vision.

“We’re open to all genres,” he says. “For us, it’s less about the genre and more about the artist. Originality, work ethic, and vision are what stand out the most.”

How do you stay global while staying rooted in Hull?

For Ronith, the answer is simple.

“By staying authentic. We represent where we’re from while building globally. It’s about elevating the local scene without losing its identity.”

That is probably the strongest line in the whole conversation. Plenty of people talk about putting a city on the map. The more interesting challenge is doing that without sanding off what makes a place distinct in the first place.

How can artists approach Ultrascope?

Ronith says quality, originality and consistency all matter, but so does having a growing catalogue, a visible social presence and a clear sense of direction.

“Having a clear vision, a consistent output, and a professional approach always makes a strong impression,” he says.

For now, the real story is not just whether Ultrascope grows. It is whether projects like this can help shift how Hull supports its artists in the first place. If the city wants a stronger music future, the infrastructure behind the scenes matters just as much as the names on the line-up.

Artists wanting to enquire about working with the company can contact submissions@ultrascopemusicgroup.com with links to their music.

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