Singapore-based music artificial-intelligence company Musiio are our first residents to join Tileyard North, Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

As part of the agreement Musiio have committed to a term of 2 years, as they secure 2000 sq ft of office space in one of the regenerated mills. As part of the move, Musiio will be relocating half of their workforce from Singapore to Wakefield, bringing new talent into the district. Musiio’s move will also contribute to the creation of new jobs, as the company set for expansion, after their last round of investment has positioned Musiio’s new valuation at $10 million USD, comparative to their $3.5 million evaluation in 2019.

Musiio’s ground-breaking technology is changing the way the music industry catalogues music, by using artificial intelligence to tag, search, curate or playlist their audio. Some of their clients already include Hipgnosis, Tileyard Music, Audio Network, Epidemic Sound, Gratitude Sound and many more. 

CEO and Co-Founder Hazel Savage, who is originally from the area said:

“I’ve always loved the north of England, it’s where I am from and where I grew up, we are hard working people who put kindness first. When I got the opportunity to put the expansion of my company Musiio in a location as majestic and exciting as Tileyard North, it was literally a dream come true. I love the area, I love that the Tileyard team is investing and expanding into the north, and as a professional northerner I just had to be a part of it! I used to live in London and it is an amazing city, but the UK has lots of other amazing cities, and talent isn’t exclusive to the capital. I think this is the beginning of a new era for the north and I am excited to be a part of it.“

Tileyard’s Co-Founder Nick Keynes, who has been integral to curating Tileyard’s community in both London and Wakefield said:

“This is such an exciting announcement for Tileyard North, and consequently the whole district. When we were introduced to Hazel she told us that she had two passions in the world – ‘Music and The North of England’ so immediately we just knew we had to play a part in the continuation of her story. A fierce leader in the music-tech world, we immediately aligned with her vision and we knew Hazel had to be part of our story too. We’re excited to see what an industry-leading company like Musiio brings for collaborations within our thriving community, as we continue to announce them over the coming months.”

Paul Kempe, owner of Tileyard North, who has recently invested in Musiio, said: 

“At Tileyard, we’ve always championed independent and forward-thinking businesses. Musiio’s technology and game-changing solution is already benefiting so many companies within the music industry, Musiio will make an amazing contribution to the beginnings of our thriving community in the North. Hazel’s decision to relocate half her workforce to Tileyard North is an absolute affirmation of our vision to deliver exemplary facilities and a world-class creative community in the North, and we look forward to assisting Hazel on her journey, amplifying her story and sharing her vision.  We couldn’t be more excited to announce Musiio as our first resident, and believe Hazel will bring great things to Wakefield and the surrounding area.”

Cllr Denise Jeffery, Leader of Wakefield Council, said: 

“It is tremendous news that Musiio has chosen Tileyard North at Wakefield Waterfront to support the growth of their business. 

“We have huge confidence in this landmark development and the regeneration of these important historic buildings Wakefield and the wider district are ready to welcome Musiio to be part of a new era for our region.

“Our goal is to bring jobs, investment and people from all over the world to Wakefield to enjoy what is becoming a diverse and multi-functional cultural landmark for the north.”

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said:

“It’s fantastic to see such an innovative and exciting company become the first ever tenants at Tileyard North and demonstrates the real value of the redevelopment of the historic Rutland Mills site.”  

“The transformation of this area has been more than 15 years in the making and it is a fantastic example of how the Leeds City Region Growth Deal has helped to transform Wakefield, attracting investment from companies like Musiio and creating new highly skilled jobs.”  

“Wakefield, and West Yorkshire, is fast becoming a global magnet for the arts and the creative sectors, and I hope the people who are relocating from Singapore enjoy all that our region has to offer.” 

Sir Roger Marsh OBE DL, Chair of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and the NP11, said: 

“I am delighted that Tileyard North are welcoming their first tenants this month, in a move that demonstrates the attractiveness of the region to international tech investors and a clear signal of the economic resilience and recovery of our region.”

“The regeneration of Rutland Mills is a fantastic asset for Wakefield and the wider Leeds City Region and will create jobs and opportunities in the creative and tech sector for years to come.”

“I look forward to continuing to support the success of Tileyard North and the significant investment it will bring to the region.”

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