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🎉 We are 20 today… Happy Birthday us! 🎂🥳 And here

🎉 We are 20 today… Happy Birthday us! 🎂🥳

And here we are. Twenty years of thestudio. 🧡🩶💚

📍 Four cities.
🚪 46 meeting rooms.
🎤 Thousands of events.
🤝 Hundreds of thousands of guests.
☕ An almost unreasonable quantity of coffee.
💚 And one very proud studiofamily.

That’s 20 years of meeting, training and entertaining, made possible by all of YOU. 🙌

To our team, customers, suppliers, friends and families: a huge, enormous, birthday-sized THANK YOU for being part of this amazing journey! 🎈✨

We’ve changed a lot since 2006. But the important stuff? Not so much.

💚 Great people.
⭐ Great service.
🤝 Great relationships.
🫶 Customer First. Always.

20 years. 20 moments. One Big Thank You. 🎉

☕ Make a cuppa and join us for a trip down memory lane, read our 20 moments birthday blog in our bio and celebrate with us! 🎂🎈

#thestudio #HappyBirthdayUs #20Years #studiofamily #MeetTrainEntertain

💚 Monday Motivation: “A true gem in the heart of B

💚 Monday Motivation: “A true gem in the heart of Birmingham!”

We’re starting the week with a smile thanks to this lovely feedback following the Digital NNS “Un-conference” at thestudio Birmingham:

“The Studio exceeded my expectations in every way, from the welcoming staff and fantastic food and drinks to the excellent facilities and just the venue itself. A true gem in the heart of Birmingham!”

The event brought NNS teams and digital organisations together to share ideas, explore barriers to accessing digital services and discuss ways to build digital confidence within our communities.

Thank you for your kind words! Knowing our team, food and spaces helped make your day a great one is all the Monday motivation we need. 🙌

#MondayMotivation #DigitalNNS #Birmingham #CustomerFeedback #MeetTrainEntertain

🧡🩶💚 Being Heard….Listening is the First Step. 👂🧡🩶💚

🧡🩶💚 Being Heard….Listening is the First Step. 👂🧡🩶💚

This World Mental Health Day, we’re celebrating the importance of feeling heard. Every conversation, every concern and every voice deserves attention, understanding and support.

At thestudio, our people are at the heart of everything we do. While our teams across all four venues work hard to look after our guests, looking after ourselves and each other matters just as much.

It starts with listening. Making time to check in, offering space to talk and listening with care can help someone feel valued and supported.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to read our blog on how we support our team, with insights from Dawn, our HR/People Manager.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #BeingHeard #ListeningIsTheFirstStep #TeamStudio

✨ TEAM TUESDAYS ✨ This week we’re heading to thes

✨ TEAM TUESDAYS ✨

This week we’re heading to thestudio Manchester to say hello to the lovely Neelam, one of our Duty Managers! 👋🧡

Neelam joined the studio family 7 months ago and loves being behind the scenes, helping our clients turn their plans into brilliant events on the day.

💬 “I love meeting new people and learning about the work they do, whether that’s through a charity, a business or simply a social event.”

After busy days surrounded by hundreds of delegates, Neelam likes to switch things up and find somewhere a little quieter! 🌿 She loves getting outdoors, exploring nature and enjoying her own company, the best of both worlds!

🎬 Favourite movie: Entergalactic, because what’s more Gen Z than trying to balance success, ambition and love? 😄

🎨 Fun fact: Neelam has a seriously creative side and loves painting, drawing and designing.

We’re so happy to have you as part of Team Studio, Neelam! 🧡🩶💚

#TeamTuesdays #TeamStudio #StudioManchester #MeetTheTeam

🎉 18 YEARS…OF JULIAN SIMPLY THE BEST! 🎉 Today we

🎉 18 YEARS…OF JULIAN
SIMPLY THE BEST! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating a pretty special milestone 18 years of Julian at thestudio! 🧡

Julian describes his time with us as a bit of a rollercoaster🎢 full of adventure, brilliant people, big moments and plenty of memories along the way.

And after 18 years, there really was only one soundtrack for this celebration… Simply the Best! 🎶🙌

A huge thank you, Julian, for everything you’ve brought to thestudio over the years and for being such a big part of our story.

You might be hoping there are “a few years in me still…” we certainly hope so too! 😂🧡

Here’s to 18 years… and plenty more adventures to come! 🥂

#SimplyTheBest #18Years #Julian #WorkAnniversary #Studiolife

☕ Happy International Coffee Day! At thestudio, w

☕ Happy International Coffee Day!

At thestudio, we believe great days start with great coffee! That’s why we worked with @redbercoffee to create our very own studio blend, a smooth, aromatic coffee with delicious chocolatey, nutty notes, freshly roasted to order and brewed across all our venues.

And the goodness doesn’t stop with the last cup! 🌱 We offer our used coffee grounds FREE for your garden, helping give plants a boost while reducing waste.

So whether your daily grind calls for a latte, mocha or simply a great cup of coffee, we’ve got it brewing. ☕🧡🩶💚

And don’t forget, just ask for some coffee grounds next time you visit!

#InternationalCoffeeDay #StudioBlend #SustainableCoffee #ReduceWaste #RedBerCoffee

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Here are some of the things we get up to when no-one is looking!

🎉 We are 20 today… Happy Birthday us! 🎂🥳 And here

🎉 We are 20 today… Happy Birthday us! 🎂🥳

And here we are. Twenty years of thestudio. 🧡🩶💚

📍 Four cities.
🚪 46 meeting rooms.
🎤 Thousands of events.
🤝 Hundreds of thousands of guests.
☕ An almost unreasonable quantity of coffee.
💚 And one very proud studiofamily.

That’s 20 years of meeting, training and entertaining, made possible by all of YOU. 🙌

To our team, customers, suppliers, friends and families: a huge, enormous, birthday-sized THANK YOU for being part of this amazing journey! 🎈✨

We’ve changed a lot since 2006. But the important stuff? Not so much.

💚 Great people.
⭐ Great service.
🤝 Great relationships.
🫶 Customer First. Always.

20 years. 20 moments. One Big Thank You. 🎉

☕ Make a cuppa and join us for a trip down memory lane, read our 20 moments birthday blog in our bio and celebrate with us! 🎂🎈

#thestudio #HappyBirthdayUs #20Years #studiofamily #MeetTrainEntertain

💚 Monday Motivation: “A true gem in the heart of B

💚 Monday Motivation: “A true gem in the heart of Birmingham!”

We’re starting the week with a smile thanks to this lovely feedback following the Digital NNS “Un-conference” at thestudio Birmingham:

“The Studio exceeded my expectations in every way, from the welcoming staff and fantastic food and drinks to the excellent facilities and just the venue itself. A true gem in the heart of Birmingham!”

The event brought NNS teams and digital organisations together to share ideas, explore barriers to accessing digital services and discuss ways to build digital confidence within our communities.

Thank you for your kind words! Knowing our team, food and spaces helped make your day a great one is all the Monday motivation we need. 🙌

#MondayMotivation #DigitalNNS #Birmingham #CustomerFeedback #MeetTrainEntertain

🧡🩶💚 Being Heard….Listening is the First Step. 👂🧡🩶💚

🧡🩶💚 Being Heard….Listening is the First Step. 👂🧡🩶💚

This World Mental Health Day, we’re celebrating the importance of feeling heard. Every conversation, every concern and every voice deserves attention, understanding and support.

At thestudio, our people are at the heart of everything we do. While our teams across all four venues work hard to look after our guests, looking after ourselves and each other matters just as much.

It starts with listening. Making time to check in, offering space to talk and listening with care can help someone feel valued and supported.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to read our blog on how we support our team, with insights from Dawn, our HR/People Manager.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #BeingHeard #ListeningIsTheFirstStep #TeamStudio

✨ TEAM TUESDAYS ✨ This week we’re heading to thes

✨ TEAM TUESDAYS ✨

This week we’re heading to thestudio Manchester to say hello to the lovely Neelam, one of our Duty Managers! 👋🧡

Neelam joined the studio family 7 months ago and loves being behind the scenes, helping our clients turn their plans into brilliant events on the day.

💬 “I love meeting new people and learning about the work they do, whether that’s through a charity, a business or simply a social event.”

After busy days surrounded by hundreds of delegates, Neelam likes to switch things up and find somewhere a little quieter! 🌿 She loves getting outdoors, exploring nature and enjoying her own company, the best of both worlds!

🎬 Favourite movie: Entergalactic, because what’s more Gen Z than trying to balance success, ambition and love? 😄

🎨 Fun fact: Neelam has a seriously creative side and loves painting, drawing and designing.

We’re so happy to have you as part of Team Studio, Neelam! 🧡🩶💚

#TeamTuesdays #TeamStudio #StudioManchester #MeetTheTeam

🎉 18 YEARS…OF JULIAN SIMPLY THE BEST! 🎉 Today we

🎉 18 YEARS…OF JULIAN
SIMPLY THE BEST! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating a pretty special milestone 18 years of Julian at thestudio! 🧡

Julian describes his time with us as a bit of a rollercoaster🎢 full of adventure, brilliant people, big moments and plenty of memories along the way.

And after 18 years, there really was only one soundtrack for this celebration… Simply the Best! 🎶🙌

A huge thank you, Julian, for everything you’ve brought to thestudio over the years and for being such a big part of our story.

You might be hoping there are “a few years in me still…” we certainly hope so too! 😂🧡

Here’s to 18 years… and plenty more adventures to come! 🥂

#SimplyTheBest #18Years #Julian #WorkAnniversary #Studiolife

☕ Happy International Coffee Day! At thestudio, w

☕ Happy International Coffee Day!

At thestudio, we believe great days start with great coffee! That’s why we worked with @redbercoffee to create our very own studio blend, a smooth, aromatic coffee with delicious chocolatey, nutty notes, freshly roasted to order and brewed across all our venues.

And the goodness doesn’t stop with the last cup! 🌱 We offer our used coffee grounds FREE for your garden, helping give plants a boost while reducing waste.

So whether your daily grind calls for a latte, mocha or simply a great cup of coffee, we’ve got it brewing. ☕🧡🩶💚

And don’t forget, just ask for some coffee grounds next time you visit!

#InternationalCoffeeDay #StudioBlend #SustainableCoffee #ReduceWaste #RedBerCoffee

SHARE THE LOVE 🧡🩶💚 Today, we’re celebrating World

SHARE THE LOVE 🧡🩶💚

Today, we’re celebrating World Heart Day and spreading a little love across thestudio! ❤️

Keep an eye out for our Love Hearts in our venues and, if you’ve had a great experience with us, why not share the love?

A Google review really does mean a lot. It helps our team know we’re getting things right, helps others discover thestudio and gives everyone here a little boost too. 🥰

So, if you’re feeling the love… tell us about it! ❤️

https://thestudio.co.uk/share-the-love/ (link in bio)

#WorldHeartDay #ShareTheLove #thestudio #LoveHearts #GoogleReviews

✨ ONLY TWO DAYS TO GO! ✨ We’re getting ready to h

✨ ONLY TWO DAYS TO GO! ✨

We’re getting ready to head to @chs_group Manchester this Wednesday, and we can’t wait to see you there! 👋

Julian is looking forward to welcoming our industry friends, partners and plenty of new faces to the @venuesofexcellence Stand E113.

He’ll be sharing all the latest from The Studio, including some exciting new initiatives such as Welcome Brain Accreditation, something particularly close to our hearts as we celebrate 20 years of The Studio providing an inclusive welcome to all our guests. 🧡

Whether you’re an old friend or someone we’ve not yet had the chance to meet, come and say hello, have a chat and discover what’s happening at The Studio.

📍 CHS Manchester | Stand E113
📅 Wednesday 30 September

We’ll see you there! 👋

#CHSManchester #VenuesOfExcellence #TheStudio #MeetTrainEntertain

✨ It’s all happening at Studio Birmingham tonight!

✨ It’s all happening at Studio Birmingham tonight! ✨🥘🍤🥗🌶️

The food is being served, the guests are enjoying themselves and our talented chefs are serving up some seriously delicious dishes! 🤤

On the menu tonight:
🐟 Teriyaki salmon
🍤 Chilli & lime prawns
🍗 Honey & soy chicken
🥒 Cucumber with hummus & toasted almond
🍫 Chocolate-dipped coconut balls

Beautiful food, packed with flavour and looking absolutely fabulous! 🧡

#TheStudioBirmingham #StudioBirmingham #EventCatering #BirminghamEvents

TEAM TUESDAYS 👋 Meet James! This week, we’re int

TEAM TUESDAYS 👋
Meet James!

This week, we’re introducing James Hayes, our Group Support Manager 🎉

James has been part of the Studio team for 10 years this month, joining us on 14 September 2016! 🎂

As Group Support Manager, James travels across all our venues, supporting the teams wherever he’s needed. And his favourite part? Getting out and about and catching up with all the Studio teams! 🧡🩶💚

When he’s not working, you’ll find James at the gym, rock climbing or getting creative with 2D animation 🎨

🎬 Favourite film: Stand by Me
📖 Favourite book: The Martian by Andy Weir
🍜 Favourite food: Yakisoba noodles with breaded chicken

And here’s a pretty impressive fun fact… James has his own animation YouTube channel with 21.5k subscribers and over 4 million views! 🤯👏

Thanks for being part of the Studio team, James and here’s to 10 years! 🥂

#TeamTuesdays #MeetTheTeam #TheStudio #StudioTeam #10Years

⭐️⭐️WE’RE FINALISTS!⭐️⭐️ We’re absolutely delight

⭐️⭐️WE’RE FINALISTS!⭐️⭐️

We’re absolutely delighted to announce that The Studio Birmingham has been shortlisted for Business Events Venue of the Year at the West Midlands Tourism Awards 2027!

With an incredible level of competition across the region from purpose-built venues like ours, to hotels, stadia and unique venues being shortlisted is a fantastic achievement in itself.

A huge well done to the whole team! 👏🙌⭐️

We’re incredibly proud of what we do and the experiences we create for our customers every day. Here’s to celebrating this fantastic achievement and all the other amazing finalists! 🥂✨

Business Events Venue of the Year finalist West Midlands Tourism Awards 2027.

#WestMidlandsTourismAwards #WMTA27 #Finalist #BusinessEvents

🎢 A day of firsts at Alton Towers! On Monday, we

🎢 A day of firsts at Alton Towers!

On Monday, we headed to @altontowers @altontowersconferences for the @venuesofexcellence Sales & Marketing Forum and it was Jack & Emilie’s first ever @venuesofexcellence event!

They took loads away from the day, from tips on becoming better salespeople to building stronger relationships with agencies. 🤝

And then there was Jack… who experienced his first ever rollercoaster! 🎢

Starting with Nemesis, he was instantly hooked and somehow managed to squeeze in Toxicator, Galactica, The Wicker Man, The Smiler AND Oblivion before the park closed! 😱

Safe to say, it was a day of firsts all round and one very successful introduction to rollercoasters! 😂🎢

#VofE #SalesAndMarketing #SalesForum #AltonTowers #TeamStudio

👨‍🍳 TEAM TUESDAYS Meet Mark! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥘 This week

👨‍🍳 TEAM TUESDAYS
Meet Mark! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥘

This week it’s the turn of Mark Joyce, our Head Chef in Birmingham, who’s been cooking up a storm at The Studio for an impressive 9 years! 👨‍🍳

Coming from a hotel and restaurant background, Mark loves the work/life balance at The Studio, getting to do what he loves, working with fresh ingredients and creating dishes from scratch, while still having time for his wife and two daughters.

When he’s not in the kitchen, you’ll find Mark enjoying a pint with friends, family days out… or occasionally heading to the Molineux to watch the mighty Wolves! 🐺⚽

🥩 Favourite food: A good steak
📖 Favourite book: Purnell’s Journey: There and Back Again
🎬 Favourite films: Star Wars, The Godfather & Tears of the Sun

😂 Fun fact: At just 9 years old, Mark was given a proper dressing down by none other than football legend Brian Clough for leaning on a stadium wall! Mark was simply waiting for his dad, who happened to be the linesman that day… but Cloughie clearly wasn’t having it!

Nine years at The Studio and still standing… despite the early Cloughie training! 😂

Great to have you on the team, Mark! 🙌

#TeamTuesday #MeetTheTeam #StudioBirmingham #HeadChef

What a brilliant Friday at The Studio Birmingham!

What a brilliant Friday at The Studio Birmingham! 💖✨

We were delighted to host another The Great Geek Together HR event and the feedback has been amazing!

✨ Inspiring speakers
✨ Delicious food
✨ Brilliant hospitality
✨ Great music & even better vibes!

A huge well done to our Birmingham team for helping create such a joyful, welcoming and memorable event. We’re so proud! 🙌💖

#TheGreatGeekTogether #TGGT2026 #HRCommunity #BirminghamEvents #StudioBirmingham

💚 A big thank you to the @hospice_uk Conference Te

💚 A big thank you to the @hospice_uk Conference Team! 💚

We were delighted to receive this lovely thank you card following another successful conference at The Studio Manchester. 🥰

A huge shout-out to Zainab and the fantastic Team Manchester for pulling out all the stops and making sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. 👏✨

It’s always lovely to receive feedback like this, but even better to see our teams going above and beyond to make every event a success.

Well done, Team Manchester! 🎉

#TheStudioManchester #TeamManchester #Teamwork #ConferenceSuccess

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