Young Entrepreneurs_ Who cares if you’re 21. Run your own business!
We love a good success story. This time we didn’t have anything to do with it ;)
Melissa Armstong at the age of 21 has started up her very own noodle bar called Wokaway in Tyneside, Newcastle.
After smashing targets at her previous jobs she started her first venture by employing girls to sell shots in bars and nightclubs.
She’s got the taste of being her own boss and the rest is an exciting future ahead of her. Melissa is a shining example that it doesn’t matter how old (or young) you are - with the right support and a great idea you could be the next entrepreneur to feature on here.
Luckily Melissa knew where to get her support and her local start-up loan schemeEntrust helped her get to where she is now.
Do you need space to start up your great idea for a business? We find space so that you can just get on with the exciting things you would do in it! Check out our huge collection of spaces we’ve already unlocked and get in touch to find out how we can help you!
Needing somewhereto_ DANCE? Wether it’s for rehearsal or performance check it out,
Founded in 1991 Dance City in Newcastle is now one of the pioneering dance organisations in the north east region of England. It’s the perfect place to rehearse and perform your dancing skills. So whether you are interested in ballet, cheerleading, line dancing or hip hop this space is a must for anyone who needs somewhere to dance!
Get in touch with us today to use this space, or inquire about any other spaces you might want to use wether its dance or something entirely different!
The Boiler Shop Space- A big open space in Newcastle with so much potential!
The Boiler Shop Space is a Grade II* listed building which has an amazing historical background attached to it! The property owner, Silverlink properties, would be really interested in using the space with possible activities that complement their own existing programme. The venue is available for theatre, dance, arts installations and other cultural activities.
So if you are looking for somewhereto_ host a musical event, practice martial arts or make a film then get in touch now!
Here’s a great example of how we’re helping young people to progress and build on the things they love to do.
Louie came to somewhereto_ looking for spaces where he could raise his profile as a young rapper and entertainer. He was given the chance, featured in the video above, to perform a track at the grand opening of the Juice Festival festival at The Sage Gateshead.
Sara also came to somewhereto_ hoping to gain experience of speaking at large events and increase her public speaking and entertainment skills.
They have both now been given the opportunity to compère a huge event happening tonight, 27th October, at the Sage Gateshead, with over 150 people expected to attend. The event is part of The Power Tour, an event taking place at multiple venues across the country featuring performances from young bands.
Sara and Louie will be given a couple of hours before the event to chat to the bands and then have free reign to decide how they run the night. This is a huge opportunity for our two young people and one that will hopefully lead to even more public speaking and entertainment work in future.
If you want to increase your skills and gain experience like Louie and Sara get in touch now at www.somewhereto.com/spacesearch and tell us what you would love the space to do.
Louie wanted somewhereto_ showcase his talents within rap and dj’ing. North East regional coordinators Neil and Michele had been working with the Juice Festival to look into how somewhereto_ can be part of the festival and an opportunity arose for a young rapper to be part of the grand opening event.
Louie was chosen and seized upon the opportunity to work with young musicians from the Sage Gateshead’s Voltage Volunteers; who produced the music to Louie’s rap which acted as the keynote opening speech for the festival. Louie and the musicians then performed this track at the Sage Gateshead at the grand opening on Tuesday 18th October.
