Monkeynut Audiobooks and Sound

What Monkeynut Audiobooks and Sound does

Monkeynut Audiobooks and Sound Ltd. is a privately held UK audio and video production studio founded in 2015 by Elliott Frisby and headquartered in a converted farm studio near Winchester, Hampshire. The company specialises in premium audiobook production for trade publishers (HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Bonnier Books) and Christian publishers (SPCK, Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, David C. Cook), and additionally offers podcast production (including B2B), voice-over recording, Spotlight actor reels, course content production, and a 'Record My Life Story' legacy memoir sub-brand. Service delivery combines in-studio recording at the Hampshire facility with portable studio-grade on-location recording across the UK and globally, and includes a full post-production pipeline of editing, mastering, sound design, orchestral scoring, and global distribution to Audible, Spotify, iTunes and other platforms.

The underlying technology is a traditional professional production stack — treated acoustic environments, professional microphones, 4K video, green screen, and standard editing and mastering tooling — augmented by a curated roster of professional narrators and a dedicated head composer (Andrew Stamp) for bespoke scores. The company differentiates itself through high-end creative capabilities such as full orchestral audiobook soundtracks (notably 'Twas The Night Before Christmas' and 'My Big Story Bible'), a faith-friendly recording environment for Christian authors, and a sustainability positioning via a partnership with JUST ONE Tree (five trees planted per project). No software platform, AI/ML tooling, or proprietary technology product is offered; the business is services-based and people-intensive.

The revenue model is project-based professional services across five streams: audiobook production (the core line), podcast recording and production, voice-over and Spotlight reels, life story recording, and Christian audiobook production. Pricing is a mix of hourly studio rental (£69–£89.99/hr), unit-based post-production fees (£65 per 30 minutes of audio editing), and fixed-price packages (£350–£795 Spotlight reels; £799–£1,599 life story packages). GTM is sales-led through direct publisher relationships, author referrals, content marketing via the in-house 'Outskirts of Faith' podcast and blog, and press coverage. The firm remains entirely founder-owned with no external institutional funding and a headcount of five.

Name

Monkeynut Audiobooks and Sound

Legal name

Monkeynut Audiobooks & Sound Ltd.

Website

https://monkeynutuk.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Monkeynut Audiobooks and Sound is a UK-based premium audio and video production studio that records, edits, masters, and globally distributes audiobooks, podcasts, voice-overs, and life-story memoirs for trade publishers, Christian publishers, corporate clients, and individual authors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audiobook and Audio Production Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (512240), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290), Other Sound Recording Industries (51229), Sound Recording Industries (5122)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Audiobook Production & Studios (Narration, Recording, Editing, Mastering) (MPAJAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exclusive/Original Audio Content Studios (Audio Originals, Serialized Audio) (MPAJAIAF), Audiobook Publishers (Trade & Consumer) (MPAJAIAA), Audio Production & Podcasting (BPAFAIAE), Audio Learning Content (Podcasts, Audiobooks, Listening Programs) (EDAGALAM)

Keywords

• Audiobook production
• Podcast production
• Voice-over recording
• Audio post-production
• Life story recording

Headquarters

HQ city

Micheldever / Romsey area, Hampshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Audiobook Production Services: Professional audiobook recording, production, and publishing services for publishers, independent authors, and Christian publishers. Services include author narration coaching, professional narrator casting, editing, mastering, sound design, and global distribution to Audible, Spotify, and iTunes. Revenue is earned through project-based fees.
2. Podcast Recording and Production: Studio and on-location podcast recording services with professional editing, video production, and distribution support. Revenue generated through hourly studio rental, editing services, and optional add-ons like camera equipment and green screen.
3. Voice-Over and Demo Reels: Voice-over recording services including Spotlight actor reel packages for performers. Revenue through session fees and professional production packages.
4. Life Story Recording Services: Professional life-story filming and audio memoir services including Desert Island Disk Experience, Diamond, and Platinum packages. Revenue through fixed-price packages for audio and filmed memoir recording.
5. Christian Audiobook Production: Specialized production services for Christian publishers and authors, including full-service audiobook creation, publishing support, and access to the Outskirts of Faith podcast for author interviews and marketing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Monkeynut Audiobooks and Sound is a UK-based premium audio and video production studio specialising in audiobook creation, podcast production, voice-over recording, and life-story memoir services. Operating from a Hampshire studio with portable on-location capability, they deliver the full production pipeline (recording, editing, mastering, sound design, and global distribution to Audible, Spotify, and iTunes) for publishers, independent authors, Christian publishers, businesses, and individuals.

Product overview

Monkeynut Audiobooks & Sound is a premium audio and video production studio operating as a single unified service portfolio rather than a software platform. The core offering centres on Monkeynut Audiobook Production for authors, publishers, and independents, supplemented by specialised sub-products including Christian Audiobook Production (for SPCK, Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, and others), Podcast Production (both in-studio and location-based), Spotlight Actor Audio Reel recording, Voice-Over Production, Course Content Production, and the Record My Life Story legacy memoir service. Supporting add-on modules include Audiobook Sound Design (bespoke music and scores by professional composers) and Location Recording (portable studio-grade equipment). The Outskirts of Faith Podcast is an in-house branded podcast. Services are delivered from their Hampshire studio or on-location across the UK, with global audiobook distribution to Audible, Spotify, and iTunes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Record My Life Story: A professional life-story filming and audio memoir service that preserves personal memories, family history and life experience through professionally produced audio recordings and filmed life stories.

Products and services

• Monkeynut Audiobook Production

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved Audible #1 bestseller in Poetry and Inspirational/Religious Poetry categories
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• JUST ONE TreecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership where Monkeynut plants 5 trees for every completed audiobook, podcast, or life story recording project. JUST ONE Tree is a non-profit reforestation organization focusing on land restoration, ocean restoration, and environmental education in classrooms. The partnership supports reforestation efforts, employs local community members for planting, and helps provide sustainable incomes in areas severely affected by deforestation.
• SPCK PublishingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Christian publisher for whom Monkeynut produces audiobooks. SPCK is publishing Tom Wright's first children's Bible 'My Big Story Bible' with Monkeynut handling production including orchestral soundtrack and children's voices from local church.
• HarperCollinscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor trade publisher producing audiobooks with Monkeynut including projects with double MOBO award winner Guvna B. Monkeynut serves as production partner for audiobook creation.
• Penguin Random HousecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor trade publisher producing audiobooks with Monkeynut including work with England Manager Gareth Southgate. Monkeynut serves as production partner for audiobook creation.
• Bonnier BookscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor trade publisher producing audiobooks with Monkeynut including work with reformed convict Noel 'Razor' Smith. Monkeynut serves as production partner for audiobook creation.
• Thomas NelsonsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Christian publisher for whom Monkeynut produces audiobooks as part of their Christian audiobook production services.
• ZondervansecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Christian publisher for whom Monkeynut produces audiobooks as part of their Christian audiobook production services.
• David C. CooksecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChristian publisher for whom Monkeynut produces audiobooks as part of their faith-based audiobook production services.
• Mike ReadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroadcaster, songwriter, and author with 40+ years in entertainment industry. Collaborated with founder Elliott Frisby on over 45 songs and countless audiobooks including narrating 'Twas The Night Before Christmas. Has won ten National Broadcaster Awards and received Gold Badge of Merit from Music Association.
• Andrew StampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead composer at Monkeynut Sound with extensive experience creating music for TV, film, radio, and audiobook productions. Created orchestral scores for audiobooks including 'Twas The Night Before Christmas and children's audiobook Sunshine Hill series.
• Radio LollipopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChildren's radio charity at Great Ormond Street Hospital streaming Monkeynut's free children's audiobook 'Sunshine Hill, Thomas and the Virus' for young patients.
• SpeechyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium wedding speech writing service run by ex-BBC scriptwriters. Partnership for joint content marketing about wedding entertainment and speech creation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Recorded Books: Long-established audiobook publisher and producer operating its own studio network, distributing to libraries and retail channels. Highly comparable business model to Monkeynut's production-and-distribution pipeline.
• Made in Manchester Studios: Independent UK podcast and audio production studio serving business clients with recording, editing, and distribution services. Comparable as a UK boutique audio studio competing for the corporate podcast and voice-over work that forms part of Monkeynut's offering.
• Tantor Media: Independent audiobook publisher and producer with its own recording studios, working with independent authors and major publishers on trade audiobook production. Closest direct peer to Monkeynut in terms of service model and customer mix.
• Brilliance Audio: Independent audiobook publisher and producer with its own studio infrastructure, distributing to major retailers and libraries. Comparable as a mid-sized independent audiobook production business competing for author and publisher work.
• Big Finish Productions: UK-based audio drama and audiobook producer with in-house studios, known for high-quality production sound design and orchestral scores. Highly comparable as a UK boutique audio production house serving publisher and rights-holder clients.

Broad incumbents

• Penguin Random House Audio: The audio division of Penguin Random House, one of Monkeynut's largest publisher customers. Operates an in-house studio network for its own titles and competes for audiobook production work at the very publishers Monkeynut serves.
• Audible Studios: Amazon's in-house audiobook production operation, the largest audio-first publisher globally and a default distribution partner for most UK studios including Monkeynut. Directly comparable as an audiobook production entity and the dominant counterparty on most of Monkeynut's titles.
• Hachette Audio: Audiobook arm of Hachette, a major trade publisher that commissions independent UK studios for audio production. Competes indirectly with Monkeynut for the same pool of high-quality independent production partners.
• HarperCollins Publishers Audio: Audiobook imprint of HarperCollins, a confirmed Monkeynut customer and partner on projects including the Guvna B audiobook. Operates internal production capacity and is a meaningful audio customer for UK-based independent studios.
• Simon & Schuster Audio: Audiobook imprint of Simon & Schuster, a major US trade publisher with growing UK audiobook output. Overlaps with Monkeynut in the publisher-driven audiobook production market and could commission or compete for the same premium projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/monkeynutaudiobooks
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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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