The 'UMM Studios' Plan
⚔ ️ Studio Summary
🎧 Urban’s Studio – Business Plan Summary (Confidential)
CO-101 Music Infrastructure Project
💡 Purpose
Prime location - Birmingham Jewellery Quarter.
Urban’s Studio is a professional recording, education, and creative hub under the CO-101 Music ecosystem.
The studio already owns its core equipment; this funding will secure a 12-month lease, finish build-out, and establish sustainable operations for artists, producers, and trainees and affiliated talent.
The total funding target is £30,000 to cover rent, marketing, training, and working capital.
🏗️ Project Overview
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Name: Urban’s Studio (Powered by CO-101 Music)
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Location: Birmingham – CO-101 Music HQ / Artist Development Wing
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Focus:
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Year-long commercial studio lease
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Daily recording and content sessions for CO-101 artists
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Workshops in production, engineering, and music business
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Film & livestream content for CO-101 Music platforms
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Collaboration hub for Travis, Rock, and partner producers
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💰 Funding Requirement Summary
Category Allocation Notes
Studio Rent
(12 months) £12,000 Secures physical base for the year
Acoustic / Fit-Out
£4,000 Sound treatment, lighting, space optimisation
Licensing & Software
£3,000 DAWs, plug-ins, insurance, business licence
Marketing & Launch
£4,000 Branding, website, rollout campaign
Training & Staffing
£3,000 Tutors, assistants, course materials
Working Capital
£4,000 Cashflow, maintenance, contingencies
Total £30,000—
🔁 Revenue Model
Revenue flows from:
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Artist and producer sessions (£35–£75/hr)
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Beat leasing and production packages
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Educational workshops and masterclasses
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Content creation and podcast rentals
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Management & distribution commissions via CO-101 Music
Projected Break-Even: 12 - 18 months
🧠 Strategic Fit
Urban’s Studio functions as the physical HQ of CO-101 Music and the training ground for digital-label artists.
It powers:
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The Guru and The Premier platforms (recording + production supply).
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Artist Auditions UK (live audition recording space).
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Savage and Rockiness Monster projects (tour and legacy content).
It’s also a pilot franchise location for future CO-101 Studios nationwide.
⚡️ Impact
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Secures permanent creative space for Birmingham’s talent.
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Expands CO-101’s physical presence alongside its digital empire.
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Generates sustainable income while uplifting the independent scene.
🔒 Confidential
For internal partners and investors only.
Do not distribute or duplicate without written consent from CO-101 Music.
Prepared by:
Marie “Maz Millz” Mills
Founder & Visionary, CO-101 Music / CO-101 Studio
