The Meffs

A band that remains true to their beliefs. They exude an energy and a passion that makes me want to keep coming back.

BRYAN ADAMS

Pavlis may not be a fan of Adams’ recorded work but live it is a different matter.

Suffield Summer ¡Fiesta!

With Gunton railway station literally across the road, The Suffield Arms is the perfect destination for a car-free night out.

HAWKWIND & HANTERHIR

The urban guerrillas mount their silver machines and rock out (again)

Gypsy: The Musical

The Sound Ideas Theatre company’s Gypsy was entirely breath taking and incredible to see, for only a theatre half full, they deserved it to be sold out every night.

The Midnight Bell

The production values of The Midnight Bell were superb. Lez Brotherston's set and costume design was an inventive delight. I would judge Terry Davies's original composition to be his finest collaboration with Bourne to date. The performances were faultless. This was a delightful spectacle that brought the stage to life.

Exoplanets

I felt like I had slipped sideways into an alternative universe, where a mash up of live action, orchestral performance and planetary projections was being presented to a full house in the biggest performance space in Norwich

Fiddler On The Roof

A powerful production of a classic Broadway musical that will leave you with its message burning into your conscience long after you have left the theatre.

Rock'n'Roll Circus

Rock N Roll Circus is coming to town for three packed days of live music &entertainment – and here is All You Need to Know.

Norwich Castle Keep

Simply stunning and superb in equal measure

THE CASTLE: REBUILDING HISTORY -Literally a look behind the door

Get a feel for the amazing work that has gone on.....

Wild Paths 2025 14th - 18th October

Kids in Glass Houses discuss their new album

Kids in Glass Houses guitarist Iain Mahanty joined me for a quick call just days before the release of the group’s comeback album Pink Flamingo.

The Howlers

Gabby Rivers - Rework Taylor Swift 8th June

Barish - Rework Taylor Swift 8th June

Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy

From the rainforests of Ghana, Alogte Oho brightens the rainy skies of Norwich with his enthusiastic Sounds of Joy.

Corto.alto

This electric jazz performance had me shocked with how good it was.

BBC Singers

Stunning semi-improvised sections made for a compelling listening experience, enhanced by some stunning solo singing.

Toast + Songs of the Bulbul

However many N&N shows you see, at least one Toast session should be part of the mix, especially if you can top it off with a Song of the Bulbul.

When Rivers Meet

King King - Waterfront Norwich - 10th March

Afternoon Tea - That's Right Afternoon Tea

What the hell is Outline up to you may well say.......... Well we got an invite so why not go along, thought we would send our Jessica along

Brix and Bones

I usually try to surmise at the end of a review, but let’s put our cards on the table: what is to follow is an attempt to do justice to one of the most exciting, most exceptional meals I’ve had in a long time.

Danomey Kitchen @ The Stanley

A month in but Danomey kitchen are serving beautiful plates with a whole heap of great tastes.

Blue's Kitchen @ The Rosebery

Blue's kitchen made their name with their impressive lockdown takeaways, now this was my chance to go out, into the real world, and try it ........

Feast - Eliza Delf and the Wilderness

Here is a collection of songs to feast on, a taster menu of all that Eliza and her pals offer, one artfully window dressed in poignant lyricism, of love and longing and loss.

COMPULSION - COMFORTER & THE FUTURE IS MEDIUM

Two arguably unrecognised classics get the rerelease treatment and are well worth checking out.

Kitewing

Support local talent. Buy this album. And watch Kitewing soar.

Brown Horse - Reservoir

It’s a brilliant debut with all the flavours and buzz of that very special gig.

Best of 2023

Our volunteer writers and photographers are STARS. Not only do they trudge along to all kinds of shows and gigs in Norwich, they also take the time to write reviews and take photos so y’all can pretend you were there. Here are some of their personal picks on music and more in the year of 2023!

Baque Luar - NNF 2024

Baque Luar is all about the beat, and that is what their first visit to Norwich will be remembered for, long after this year's Norfolk & Norwich Festival has ended.

Apartment House NNF 2024

The musicians’ performance was very respectful of the original album and largely managed to recreate its dark, chilling, chaotic quality while being able to add subtle touches of their personality

An Accident/ A life

Viewed as pure spectacle, this was the kind of grandstanding show not seen at the festival for years, thankfully forestalling what had been a shrinking theatrical component. The bigger question, however, is whether that spectacle served the show's strong autobiographical content.

Laura Misch - NNF 2024

Another wonderfully atmospheric music evening within the Adnams Spiegeltent.