Riverside Studios UK (Revival Live UK)

What Riverside Studios UK (Revival Live UK) does

Riverside Studios UK (legally Riverside Performance Studios Ltd., also traded as Revival Live UK and RSUK) is a privately held performing arts training academy headquartered in Kingsbury, North Warwickshire, on the M42 corridor between Birmingham and Tamworth. The company delivers in-person performing arts education across multiple categories: a government-funded BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (launching September 2026 via VLUK), an evening and weekend RockSchool programme (one-to-one lessons in singing, acting, and instruments, plus street dance and musical theatre classes), holiday clubs, industry masterclasses, and studio hire (dance studio, meeting room, and professional music/recording studios) to external creatives. The core technology is physical — a multi-million-pound refurbished facility with mirrored dance studios, multi-purpose rooms, and professional recording facilities — rather than a software platform.

The business model is hybrid B2C with a small B2B utilisation layer. The core BTEC tuition is government-funded via VLUK for eligible 16-19 year olds, so the primary direct revenue stream is the optional Elite Top-Up Training package at £2,000/year per student, supplemented by monthly group classes (£30–£91/month), one-to-one lessons (£20–£40/session), and pay-as-you-go studio hire (£15–£45/hour). A means-tested bursary scheme and talent scholarships (20–100% of top-up fees) are available. The company is founder-owned and led by Katie Ashby (Founder/Company Director) and Stewart Whale (Director/Technical Director), with a headcount of 1–10 employees, and operates a single UK site. Its differentiation rests on faculty credentials (West End, BGT, X Factor, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire), small cohort sizes, and an exclusive operational association with the D-Day Darlings and D-Day Juniors — Britain's Got Talent finalists managed by the founders and Brit Certified with Sony Music UK — which provides students a tangible performance pathway and gives the studio an unusually strong brand for a regional training provider. Customer segments span aspiring professional performers (16–19), children and families (5+), and external creatives/instructors hiring studio space.

Name

Riverside Studios UK (Revival Live UK)

Legal name

Riverside Performance Studios Ltd.

Website

https://riversidestudiosuk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Riverside Studios UK is a privately held performing arts training academy in North Warwickshire, delivering BTEC Level 3 training, RockSchool classes, one-to-one lessons, and studio hire to aspiring performers, children and families, and external creatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Education & Training

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Sound Recording Studios (51224)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

College & Career Exploration Camps (Pre-College Samplers, Pathways) (EDAMALAN), Music Exam Prep & Certification (ABRSM, Trinity, RCM, AP Music Theory) (EDAMANAJ)

Keywords

• Performing arts training
• Musical theatre education
• Dance instruction classes
• Studio rental services
• BTEC performing arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingsbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Tuition: Core BTEC programme (16 hours/week) is government-funded via VLUK at no cost to students aged 16–19. An optional Elite Top-Up Training package (adds 12 hrs/week) generates revenue at £2,000 per year.
2. Studio Hire: Hourly rental of dance studio, meeting room, and professional music/recording studios to external creatives, instructors, and professionals. Revenue generated per hour of space rental.
3. One-to-One Lessons: Individual acting, singing, keyboard/piano, guitar/bass/ukulele, and music lessons billed per session or monthly. Acting lessons range from £20 to £40 per session depending on duration.
4. Group Classes (RockSchool): Street dance classes billed monthly at £30/month; musical theatre classes billed monthly at £66–£91/month depending on age group.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Riverside Studios UK is a performing arts training academy offering government-funded BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts for students aged 16–19, evening and weekend RockSchool classes (one-to-one singing, acting, and music lessons, plus street dance and musical theatre group classes), and hourly studio hire for dance, music, and meeting spaces. The academy also runs holiday clubs, industry masterclasses, and bursary/scholarship schemes, and manages the D-Day Darlings and D-Day Juniors performing groups.

Product overview

Riverside Studios UK operates as a performing arts training academy offering a multi-product portfolio. The core offerings include the RSUK Theatre Arts BTEC (Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts) in partnership with VLUK, delivering accredited performing arts education equivalent to 3 A-Levels for students aged 16-19; and the RockSchool Training Programme, an extra-curricular evening and weekend programme offering individual lessons (singing, music, acting), street dance, musical theatre, holiday clubs, and masterclasses for all ages. Supporting services include studio hire facilities and financial support through bursary and scholarship schemes. The company also manages the D-Day Darlings and D-Day Juniors performing groups, which are BGT finalists and provide performance opportunities for students. Exam preparation for RSL, Trinity, and ABRSM qualifications is embedded across multiple programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RockSchool: Industry-led, extra-curricular music and performance programme for students of all ages and abilities, running on evenings and weekends.
• D-Day Darlings
• D-Day Juniors

Products and services

• RSUK Theatre Arts BTEC – Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Full-time performing arts college course equivalent to 3 A-Levels offering professional musical theatre training in partnership with VLUK. Government-funded core programme covers 16 hours/week of mandatory and optional BTEC units; optional Elite Top-Up Training (£2,000/year) adds 12 hours/week of specialist coaching, masterclasses, and performance projects for students aged 16–19.
• RockSchool Training Programme Industry-led extra-curricular music and performance programme running evenings and weekends for students of all ages and abilities, including one-to-one music and singing lessons, street dance, musical theatre classes, holiday clubs, workshops, and industry masterclasses with faculty from Pineapple Dance Studios, BIMM, Birmingham Royal Conservatoire, and major TV productions.
• Singing Lessons One-to-one singing lessons with expert industry coaches, building technique, confidence, and stage presence. Students can work towards RSL/ABRSM/Trinity qualifications with UCAS points and perform live at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms.
• Music Lessons (Keyboard, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele) Keyboard and piano lessons with Musical Director Gladstone Wilson (Royal Birmingham Conservatoire), plus guitar, bass, and ukulele lessons with coach Rich Bates. Lessons are tailored for all levels with RSL qualification pathways.
• Acting Lessons One-to-one personalised acting lessons drawing on Theatre, TV, and Film techniques. Suitable for beginners through to Drama School audition preparation and LAMDA exam candidates. Priced £20 first lesson, then £27.50 (30 mins), £35 (45 mins), and £40 (60 mins) per session.
• Street Dance Classes Street dance sessions led by choreographers CiCi and Abbie with credits including The Greatest Show Live and Saturday Night Fever UK Tour. Classes run Wednesdays: 4:15pm–5:15pm (Ages 5–10) and 5:15pm–6:15pm (Ages 11+) at £30/month.
• Musical Theatre Course Triple threat training (Singing, Acting, Dance) led by CiCi Howells. Saturday sessions split by age: Minis (6–9 years, 10am–12pm, £66/month), Juniors (10–13 years, 10am–1pm, £91/month), and Seniors (14+ years, 10am–1pm). Includes Trinity Musical Theatre Exam preparation and bi-annual showcases.
• Studio Hire Newly refurbished studio facilities available for hire, including a 725 sq ft mirrored dance studio (£18.50/hr), a 285 sq ft multi-purpose meeting room (£15/hr), combined dance+meeting hire (£30/hr), studio with recording facilities (£20/hr excluding engineer), and full Riverside Studios hire including dance studio, meeting room, kitchen, two professional music studios, private car park, and outdoor terrace (£45/hr). Flexible rates for one-off or regular bookings.
• Holiday Clubs & Workshops Engaging creative sessions during school holidays, offering themed activity weeks focused on fun, learning, and performing for students of all ages.
• Industry Masterclasses Learn from leading professionals in music and theatre, including special sessions with VIP guest tutors from Broadway and West End.

Quantifiable outcome

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma — equivalent to 3 A-Levels, UCAS-recognised
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VLUK (Vocational Learning UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVLUK is the official awarding and funding partner for RSUK’s BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts. Through VLUK, the core 16-hour-per-week programme is fully government-funded for eligible students aged 16–19. VLUK also provides access to the national 16–19 Bursary Fund for travel, meals, equipment, and books. RSUK’s BTEC programme is part of VLUK’s national vocational learning framework.
• Tamworth Assembly RoomscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-million-pound refurbished performance venue used by RSUK for student showcases, concerts, and full-scale musical productions at least twice a year. All BTEC and RockSchool students have opportunities to perform on this main stage, providing professional-quality live performance experience.
• Rockschool (RSL Awards)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRSUK offers Rockschool Training Programme as evening and weekend sessions. Students can prepare for RSL qualifications (Rockschool awards), gaining industry-recognised credentials with UCAS points. RSL is the examining body providing the accreditation framework.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts: London-based theatre school offering degree-level and vocational training across acting, musical theatre and performance. Comparable to RSUK on core curriculum and accredited performing arts training, although operating at degree level rather than BTEC.
• Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts: One of the UK's oldest performing arts schools, offering full-time vocational training in acting, dance and singing. Closely comparable to RSUK's BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts model, with overlapping curriculum (musical theatre, jazz, street dance, acting, vocal) and similar age range.
• Tring Park School for the Performing Arts: Independent boarding school in Hertfordshire specialising in dance, drama, music, and performing arts for ages 11–19. Comparable to RSUK on specialised full-time performing arts training model, faculty credentials, and accredited qualification pathways (including BTEC-equivalent), though with a boarding/independent-school pricing structure.
• Bird College: Performing arts college in Sidcup offering vocational and degree programmes in dance, musical theatre, and performing arts. Comparable to RSUK on accredited full-time training, faculty pedigree, and emphasis on musical theatre; serves a similar 16–19 segment.
• Laine Theatre Arts: Specialist musical theatre and dance college in Epsom offering vocational training to ages 16+. Comparable to RSUK on full-time performing arts college model, musical theatre emphasis, and similar post-16 intake; previously a launching pad for West End careers.
• Sylvia Young Theatre School: Full-time performing arts school in London for ages 10–19 offering dance, drama, and music training. Directly comparable to RSUK as a specialist performing arts college delivering accredited vocational training to aspiring young performers, though operating at a far larger scale and London catchment.
• Midlands Academy of Musical Theatre: Regional performing arts school in Birmingham offering full-time musical theatre training. The most direct regional peer to RSUK, operating in the same Midlands catchment with overlapping curriculum; notably, RSUK's BTEC Course Leader CiCi Howells was previously Vice Principal here, indicating direct talent and curriculum overlap.
• ArtsEd (Arts Educational Schools): Performing arts school in London and Chiswick offering musical theatre, acting, and dance programmes to school-age and post-16 students. Directly comparable to RSUK on curriculum mix, age cohorts, and credentialed training pathway, though with a London focus.

Others

• Stagecoach Performing Arts:

Broad incumbents

• BRIT School: Free, government-funded performing arts school in Croydon for ages 14–19, covering dance, music, theatre, and applied theatre. Comparable to RSUK's BTEC programme on funding model (state-funded post-16 performing arts training) and alumni outcomes (Adele, Amy Winehouse), though operates at much larger scale and London catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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