Studio Bee offers cost effective studio space to hire on an hourly, half day, and full day basis. The studio is spacious (boasting 1200 sq ft) and situated in the heart of the Northern Quarter, Manchester. We have a small kitchen area, a small area for changing and 5 toilets.
Dance
The studio has one mirrored wall and a floor with a comfortable spring. It also has a sound system with Bluetooth and cable connections. Please get in touch to make a booking.
Photography and Film Making
The studio is equipped with all photography essentials needed for high quality photo shoots. Within the studio, there is the potential to allow lots of natural light to enter in from the skylights above and from the side windows. Alternatively, this natural light can be limited, choosing instead to control the light using studio lights.
Studio Bee Kit (for external photographers):
1x Profoto D1 Air 1000 head
1x Profoto D1 Air 500 heads
2x Umbrellas
3x Stands
1x Air remote
3x RFi softboxes.
1x Large beauty dish
2x Poly boards (white & black sides)
Backdrops in various colours
1x Tilting tripod stand
1x Clothes steamer
1x Phot-R silver light reflector
Additional Equipment:
Rode GO wireless microphone system
Rode Lavalier GO mic
Mackie SRM450 sound system
Rates for Hire of Studio with Photography Equipment:
Half-day rate £90.
Full-day rate £170.
Enquire for hourly rates.
Professional head and full body shots. Contact us for prices.
We are a five-minute walk from Piccadilly Train Station.
Facilities:
1 large toilet which can be used for changing.
Chairs and tables
Kitchen area with fridge, microwave, kettle
Chill out area
Free wifi
4 other toilets
Makeup area
Ironing board with iron
Conferences and Meetings
Our studio’s central location makes it an attractive option for conferences and meetings. We are only 10 minutes walk from Piccadilly Train Station and there is a hub of cafes and bars on neighbouring Stevenson Square. We have 70 chairs and 5 trestle tables in our storage room. We also have a PA system and projector. We also can provide food catering for groups of people, along with teas and coffees. Please note, we would only recommend hiring our space for meetings during mid-week day times. This is because music is created in other parts of our building in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays,
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Life Drawing+, Every Tuesday and Last Sunday of the Month.
Life Drawing+ has been running amazinglife drawing sessions since 2008. They run traditional classes, but from time to time they also run theme sessions for broadening drawing skills and exploring contemporary issues. They therefore invite a wide range of diverse models, all with different bodies, skills and stories. BEGINNERS WELCOME More details are at https://lifedrawingplus.com/
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Life Drawing Thursdays
Life Drawing Social, every Thursday in Studio Bee. Snacks and drinks are included. Drawing of the nude every week, with occasional special events and themed classes. Join us, £12/£10 concessions. A fantastic way to meet new friends and perfect for beginners. All materials provided.
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Full-sized Dance Mirrors
After many requests from dance groups, we have now installed full-sized dance mirrors on one of the walls in our studio. These are located underneath one of the roof trusses so, if required, can be covered up with ease.