Welcome
We are a north-west based agency & studio with a community ethos, it's not DIY, it's DIO.
DIO embraces the hands-on approach of DIY while rejecting the idea of doing it alone. You don’t have to do it yourself, we can do it ourselves - together as a community. ​
We use our decades worth of experience in working with creatives to remove barriers and make opportunities, with easy access, a great space and our support.
SPACE TO CREATE
WE SUPPORT ARTISTS TO:
Record your music when it suits you, with easy access and guaranteed top-of the range equipment.​
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BUT you'll never go it alone. We care about creating a community so at DIO where we give you the space you need to create, the opportunity to perform and the support you need.​​​​​​
Create
Providing rehearsal spaces, recording sessions, artist development, live sound.
Perform
Support with bookings, producing events and promotions.
Sustain
Guidance on funding support, passive income streams.
OUR SPACES
REHEARSAL SPACE
DIOS Rehearsal Room
Our purpose built rehearsal spaces feature acoustic treatment to reduce reverberation, echo, and unwanted noise, ensuring crystal-clear sound quality for recording. Each room is equipped with backline gear and workstations, support in setting up and access to the communal kitchen and facilities. ​
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Specs:
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Yamaha Stage Custom Drum Kit & Cymbals
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Ampeg Bass Amp
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Orange Guitar Amp
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Shure SM58 Vocal Mics
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Hercules Mic Stands
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Allen & Heath Digital Desk and DAW interface
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ElectroVoice PA System
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D&B Technologies Personal Monitors
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Purpose Built, acoustically treated room
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Whiteboard
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Ventillation System
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Fans & Heaters
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Plenty of Seating & Movable Tables / Workstations​
DJ Space Hire
Our specially designed DJ spaces have been acoustically treated to minimise reverb, echo, and unwanted noise for a crystal clear clarity. They come equipped with CDJs, vinyl decks, a mixer, PA system, and microphone, along with assistance for setup and access to the communal kitchen and facilities.
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Specs:
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Pioneer CDJ3000 Digital Decks
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Pioneer DJM-A9 Mixer
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Pioneer CRSS-12 Vinyl Hybrid Decks
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Height Adjustable desks
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ElectroVoice PA system
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Purpose Built, acoustically treated room
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WhiteBoard
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Ventllation System
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Heaters & Fans
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Plenty of Seating & Movable Tables / Workstations​​​​​​​​​
DJ BOOTH
Weekdays: From £15 p/h
Evenings & Weekends: From £18 p/h
Prices
Weekdays: From £10 p/h
Evenings & Weekends: From £15 p/h
Prices
All studios enjoy access to our self-catering kitchen, which is equipped with coffee and tea facilities, as well as our restroom and shower. Additionally, we provide access to a goods lift, and the mill offers ample parking with excellent connections to the motorway and public transport.
Rehearsal Space
Our specially designed rehearsal spaces feature acoustic treatment to reduce reverberation, echo, and unwanted noise, ensuring crystal-clear sound quality for recording. Each room is equipped with backline gear and workstations, support in setting up and access to the communal kitchen and facilities. ​
Prices
Weekdays: From £15 p/h
Evenings & Weekends: From £18 p/h
Specs
-
Yamaha Stage
-
Custom Drum Kit & Cymbals
-
Ampeg Bass Amp
-
Orange Guitar Amp
-
Shure SM58 Vocal Mics
-
Hercules Mic Stands
-
Allen & Heath Digital Desk and DAW interface
-
ElectroVoice PA System
-
D&B Technologies
-
Personal Monitors
-
Purpose Built, acoustically treated room
-
Whiteboard
-
Ventilation System
-
Fans
-
Heaters
-
Plenty of Seating & Movable Tables / Workstations
DJ Booths
Our specially designed DJ spaces have been acoustically treated to minimise reverb, echo, and unwanted noise for a crystal clear clarity. They come equipped with CDJs, vinyl decks, a mixer, PA system, and microphone, along with assistance for setup and access to the communal kitchen and facilities.
"Best rehearsal space I’ve ever used. The equipment is top notch, the spaces are clean and have a really warm, cosy atmosphere. Easy to get to with plenty of parking - my new local."
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Our Base
DIO Studio is situated in Welkin Mill, a repurposed textiles mill that now serves as a hub of inspiration for Greater Manchester's creative talents. It is conveniently located just off Stockport Road, a brief drive from Stockport town center and the M60 Motorway.
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Stockport: 1 Mile.
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​Manchester: 8 miles.
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M60 Portwood: 0.8 miles.
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M60 Bredbury: 1.5 Miles.
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