ABOUT US
THE STUDIO
Somerton Castle Studio was founded in 2023, with the aim of creating a recording space that felt different to the usual city studios.
Set within the grounds of a historic Lincolnshire castle, the studio was built to offer artists a place to focus, take their time, and make great work in a peaceful, inspiring setting.
Designed around a large live room and a versatile control room, it’s a space that's open, flexible, and easy to settle into — whether you’re recording, writing, mixing, or filming.
THE CASTLE
Somerton Castle dates back to the 13th century and has a long and layered history. Once a royal residence, it’s best known as the place where King John of France was held after his capture at the Battle of Poitiers.
Today, parts of the original castle remain, including the moat and some stone structures.
The studio sits within the castle grounds — surrounded by open fields, big skies, and a peaceful, rural setting that feels a world away from the usual studio environment.
OLI PORTER
STUDIO DIRECTOR & ENGINEER
Oli is the founder and director of Somerton Castle Studio, providing engineering, production and mixing across genres from indie and folk to heavier, experimental sounds.
Oli creates a relaxed, supportive environment and works flexibly — whether you need a hands-on producer to shape your sound or an engineer to capture it naturally.
THE TEAM
JOE D’ARCY
STUDIO MANAGER
Joe is the Studio Manager at Somerton Castle Studio, overseeing day-to-day operations and making sure every session runs smoothly.
He’s the first point of contact for artists, coordinating bookings, accommodation and logistics so you can focus on creating.
STEVE GRAINGER
PRODUCER & ENGINEER
Steve is a producer, engineer and songwriter who brings a versatile skill set to projects at Somerton.
With experience working across genres — from established artists to emerging talent — he can support every stage of the process, from demos and arrangements to production, mixing and mastering.
JIM HENNESSY
VIDEOGRAPHER
Jim is the creative mind behind Somerton Sessions and our in-house videographer. With a background in music and film, he specialises in capturing live performances and creating cinematic visuals that reflect the energy and personality of each artist.
Whether filming an intimate session or a full-scale production, Jim makes artists feel at ease on camera and brings performances to life.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?
Whether you have a big project or a small idea, we'd love to hear from you. Our team is ready to discuss your vision and help bring it to life.