We are able to hire this space out, on an affordable hourly rate for such things as:

• Filming
• Mobile recording
• Rehearsal
• Children’s parties etc.

Numerous bands have utilised this space and return often for further work…should you need to find a sound engineer also, let us know and we will put you in touch!

Take a look at our Gallery for a better look at our main hall, then if you’re interested Contact us for a quote, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

St Martin’s On Oak has a fascinating history, taking its name from an Oak Tree that used to stand in the ground, which housed an image of the Virgin Mary. After suffering heavy bombing during the II World War, St Martin’s on Oak suffered the loss of its tower.. it was then transformed into a local “Parish Hall” during the 50′s with the Chancel at the back of the building remain a place of worship. Many original monuments remain, however the most elaborate are in store at the city’s museum.

After housing the city’s night shelter for many years, and then an artists studio (evidence of which can be seen by a brilliant piece of modern art imaginatively created on the wall in the Chancel) the church unfortunately became redundant for about 3 years. The Wharf decided to take on the building as a space to grow the Academy, starting out with the Main Hall being used again and with the addition of numerous sound proofed teaching studios which will be installed over the next few months. Alongside the Norwich Historic Churches Trust, a schedule of works has been devised to bring this church back to life and what better way to do it than to fill it with music and song.

The awards were hosted by Emma Forbes at The Dorchester with guests including the Rt Hon Theresa May MP, Moira Stuart OBE, Cath Kidston, Dame Mary Perkins, Chrissie Rucker and Perween Warsi.

Sam’s Category was the Artemis Award, the award for inspirational young business woman aged 25 and under who have shown determination and passion to achieve success in business.
The NatWest everywoman Awards were founded in 2003 to showcase the variety of female business role models, celebrating their success and inspiring future generations of entrepreneurs.

Sam hopes to use this award to encourage the young people of Norfolk to start their own businesses and see enterprise as a viable career path.

These awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of female entrepreneurs and by raising the profile of successful business women, the awards aim to encourage others to see enterprise as a viable career choice.

These awards in particular raise awareness of women who have overcome significant obstacles to achieve business success.

Check out www.everywoman.com/ewawards/finalists to find out more about the awards.

Sam is absolutely thrilled, and delighted to be involved with such a prestigious award.