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Hi, I'm Marty Hailey, a Liverpool-born musician raised and trained in Australia where I began my professional music career. Over the past 25+ years, I've played guitar, lap steel, banjo, mandolin, and drums in various settings and specialized as a session musician, music producer, and arranger across many music genres. I've collaborated with renowned international artists including Jimmy Somerville and Robbie Williams and worked extensively as a musical director across major theatrical productions in the West End and Broadway. I'm also an experienced composer for screen and media, contributing to projects for BBC, Discovery Channel, and films such as Baz Luhrmann’s 'Australia'. Based in Edinburgh, I now own the iconic Chamber Studio where I continue to produce, record, and collaborate with Scotland's top musicians, always expanding my musical horizons and creative partnerships in stage, screen, and art projects worldwide.…Hi, I'm Marty Hailey, a Liverpool-born musician raised and trained in Australia where I began my professional music career. Over the past 25+ years, I've played guitar, lap steel, banjo, mandolin, and drums in various settings and specialized as a session musician, music producer, and arranger across many music genres. I've collaborated with renowned international artists including Jimmy Somerville and Robbie Williams and worked extensively as a musical director across major theatrical productions in the West End and Broadway. I'm also an experienced composer for screen and media, contributing to projects for BBC, Discovery Channel, and films such as Baz Luhrmann’s 'Australia'. Based in Edinburgh, I now own the iconic Chamber Studio where I continue to produce, record, and collaborate with Scotland's top musicians, always expanding my musical horizons and creative partnerships in stage, screen, and art projects worldwide.

Marty Hailey

Musician, Session Artist, Music Producer, +2

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Hi, I'm Marty Hailey, a Liverpool-born musician raised and trained in Australia where I began my professional music career. Over the past 25+ years, I've played guitar, lap steel, banjo, mandolin, and drums in various settings and specialized as a session musician, music producer, and arranger across many music genres. I've collaborated with renowned international artists including Jimmy Somerville and Robbie Williams and worked extensively as a musical director across major theatrical productions in the West End and Broadway. I'm also an experienced composer for screen and media, contributing to projects for BBC, Discovery Channel, and films such as Baz Luhrmann’s 'Australia'. Based in Edinburgh, I now own the iconic Chamber Studio where I continue to produce, record, and collaborate with Scotland's top musicians, always expanding my musical horizons and creative partnerships in stage, screen, and art projects worldwide.…Hi, I'm Marty Hailey, a Liverpool-born musician raised and trained in Australia where I began my professional music career. Over the past 25+ years, I've played guitar, lap steel, banjo, mandolin, and drums in various settings and specialized as a session musician, music producer, and arranger across many music genres. I've collaborated with renowned international artists including Jimmy Somerville and Robbie Williams and worked extensively as a musical director across major theatrical productions in the West End and Broadway. I'm also an experienced composer for screen and media, contributing to projects for BBC, Discovery Channel, and films such as Baz Luhrmann’s 'Australia'. Based in Edinburgh, I now own the iconic Chamber Studio where I continue to produce, record, and collaborate with Scotland's top musicians, always expanding my musical horizons and creative partnerships in stage, screen, and art projects worldwide.

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Hi, I’m Marty Hailey, a Liverpool-born musician raised and trained in Australia where I began my professional music career. Over the past 25+ years, I’ve played guitar, lap steel, banjo, mandolin, and drums in various settings and specialized as a session musician, music producer, and arranger across many music genres. I’ve collaborated with renowned international artists including Jimmy Somerville and Robbie Williams and worked extensively as a musical director across major theatrical productions in the West End and Broadway.

I’m also an experienced composer for screen and media, contributing to projects for BBC, Discovery Channel, and films such as Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Australia’. Based in Edinburgh, I now own the iconic Chamber Studio where I continue to produce, record, and collaborate with Scotland’s top musicians, always expanding my musical horizons and creative partnerships in stage, screen, and art projects worldwide.

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Work Experience

Professional Session Musician, Arranger, Producer at Various Bands, Studios and Projects

January 1, 1995 - Present

Started career in Sydney as an in-demand guitarist on the scene including studio sessions and major label touring acts. Over 25 years of experience playing and producing across multiple instruments for sessions, arranging for brass and strings ensembles, and directing musical performances internationally. Produced and engineered numerous recording sessions, made over 80 records and contributed to film and TV scores including Baz Luhrmann’s 'Australia', BBC Rugby World Cup coverage, and documentaries such as 'The Burning Season'.

Music Composer & Collaborator at Delicious Digital

December 31, 2018 - August 27, 2025

Collaborated from 2013 to 2018 with London-based group Delicious Digital to write and produce music for film trailers, gaming music, commercials and library material. Composed for BBC's Rugby World Cup 2015 and 2017 Rugby League World Cup coverage. Produced well over 50 pieces for production music publishers, and placed music with Ninja Tune’s JIM and Jam Music publishers.

Studio Owner & Producer at Chamber Studio, Edinburgh

January 1, 2023 - Present

Owner and operator of the Chamber Studio boasting a large live recording space and extensive collection of instruments and studio equipment. Regularly records with top Scottish musicians spanning classical, folk, and Celtic scenes. Provides production, recording, and arranging services while maintaining a vibrant creative music hub.