What Studio 80 does

Studio 80 is a Dutch online editorial platform that publishes free content covering Amsterdam's underground music scene, nightlife, club culture, festivals, and broader entertainment topics. The website (studio-80.nl) operates on a standard WordPress-based content management system and organizes articles across five categories: Entertainment, Uitgaan (Going Out), Trends, Internet, and Algemeen (General). Content includes ranked lists of Dutch rappers, nightclub guides, music artist profiles, festival coverage, nightlife photography tips, and lifestyle articles. The site has been active since at least 2019 and continues to publish through 2025-2026, though recent article topics have drifted into unrelated verticals such as fencing, bathroom lighting, and addiction support services.

The platform is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and is operated by a small editorial team referred to as 'Redactie.' Distribution is handled through the website itself plus organic social channels on Twitter (@studio80) and Facebook. Studio 80 is part of a small sister-site network alongside Vrek.nl (savings and money content) and Snood.nl (internet trends), enabling minor cross-site affiliation.

The business model is advertising-only. Studio 80 is freely accessible to all visitors with no paywall, subscriptions, or paid products. Revenue is generated through banner advertisements and promotional content placements on the website, with advertising inquiries directed to [email protected]. The company is private, independently operated, and has no disclosed funding, parent company, or external investors. The primary audience is Dutch entertainment and nightlife enthusiasts seeking coverage of Amsterdam's underground culture and entertainment options.

Name

Studio 80

Legal name

Studio 80

Website

https://studio-80.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Studio 80 is a Dutch online content platform publishing free editorial coverage of Amsterdam's underground music, nightlife, festivals, and entertainment, monetized exclusively through website advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Advertising: The website displays advertisements to visitors through banner ads and promotional content placements. Contact email [email protected] is provided for advertising requests.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Studio 80 is a Dutch-language online blog and editorial publication covering Amsterdam's underground music, nightlife, and entertainment scene. The website publishes free editorial articles across categories such as Entertainment, Uitgaan (Going Out), Trends, Internet, and Algemeen (General), covering topics including Dutch rappers, nightclub rankings, club culture, festival events, nightlife photography, and lifestyle content. The site is operated by a small editorial team and monetizes through on-site advertising.

Product overview

Studio 80 is a single content/news platform providing editorial coverage of Amsterdam's underground music, entertainment, and nightlife culture. The website publishes articles across multiple categories including Entertainment, Uitgaan (Going Out), Trends, Internet, and Algemeen (General). The platform functions as a digital magazine with no modular product architecture or separate service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studio 80 Content Platform A Dutch online content platform covering Amsterdam underground culture, music, and entertainment news, featuring articles on nightlife, trends, internet topics, and general interest content. The site functions as a digital magazine free to access and monetized via advertising.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Vrek.nlminorOthersSister site focused on saving and money-related content. Mentioned in the About Us section alongside Snood.nl as one of Studio 80's network sites.
• Snood.nlminorOthersSister site covering internet trends and hypes. Part of the same site network as Vrek.nl, managed alongside Studio 80.

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• Boiler Room: Global music platform specializing in DJ sets and electronic-music culture, with strong ties to Amsterdam's club scene. Comparable to Studio 80 in editorial focus on underground electronic music and nightlife, but operates as a video-first global brand.
• Resident Advisor: Global electronic music and club-culture platform with deep coverage of Amsterdam nightlife, festivals, and the underground scene. Comparable to Studio 80's electronic-music and club-culture beat, though it operates at an international scale with ticketing and event-listing functionality.

Direct peers

• Festileaks: Dutch online publication dedicated to festival news, reviews, and guides across the Netherlands. Closely comparable to Studio 80 in editorial mission (music and live entertainment coverage) and target audience (Dutch festival-goers), though it focuses on festivals rather than clubs and nightlife.
• OOR: Long-running Dutch music magazine publishing reviews, interviews, and features on the Dutch and international music scene. Directly comparable to Studio 80's music coverage, though established as a print heritage title with a digital presence.

Broad incumbents

• Time Out Amsterdam: International city-guide brand with a deep Amsterdam edition covering nightlife, clubs, and events. Directly comparable editorial product to Studio 80's nightlife coverage, but backed by a global brand and significantly larger audience.
• VICE Netherlands: Dutch edition of the global youth-culture and entertainment brand, covering music, nightlife, and cultural trends. Comparable to Studio 80 in content pillars and demographic, with vastly greater scale and resources.
• 3voor12 (VPRO): Dutch public broadcaster (VPRO) music platform covering live music, festivals, and emerging artists across the Netherlands. Shares Studio 80's music-discovery editorial mission but operates as a well-funded broadcaster-backed platform.
• Nieuwe Revu: Dutch entertainment and lifestyle magazine covering celebrities, culture, and nightlife. Comparable to Studio 80's entertainment and nightlife content, but as a much larger legacy publication with broader editorial coverage.

Regional players

• Het Parool: Amsterdam-based regional newspaper with a strong digital presence covering Amsterdam culture, nightlife, and music. Comparable to Studio 80 in geographic focus and beat, but operates as a broader news outlet with a much larger editorial team.
• AT5: Amsterdam local broadcaster and digital news platform covering city news, culture, and nightlife. Shares Studio 80's Amsterdam-centric editorial focus and Dutch audience, while being a much more established incumbent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/studio80
• Facebookfacebook.com/Studio80
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studio-80

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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