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Spirit Studios

Johnny James, Managing Editor

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Spirit Studios

65-69 Downing Street, Manchester, M1 7JE
01612762100
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  • Monday9:00am - 2:00am
  • Tuesday9:00am - 2:00am
  • Wednesday9:00am - 2:00am
  • Thursday9:00am - 2:00am
  • Friday9:00am - 2:00am
  • Saturday10:00am - 2:00am
  • Sunday10:00am - 2:00am

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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Spirit Studios, formerly known as SSR and The School of Sound Recording, is a music and media training academy producing graduates within the music, television, film and radio industries. Recently kitted out with new state-of-the-art Audient desks, Spirit Studios houses 10 unique studios, an on-site live venue, DJ booths, editing suites and more.

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