NORWICH ROCK FEST ’25 DAYS 1 & 3

Like a mini ArcTanGent, Norwich Rock Fest blows the roof off Voodoo’s.

Girl Scout

Girl Scout fervour is rife in Norwich, and what a way to kick off their February tour.

Sergio Díaz de Rojas

Thoughts of beauty, fragility and hard-won calm and gratitude emerge from this music

BRANT BJORK TRIO & EARL OF HELL

A decent evening of heavy rocking but not quite as good as Pavlis hoped,

Moments - Theatre Re

An innovative, moving, and life-affirming production.

The Girl On The Train

A spine-tingling drama that holds its surprise very close to its chest until the final scene

Story No #1

An assault on the senses, a delicious blend of discomfort and discovery. It’s a night you won’t forget, even if you’re not sure what, exactly, you’re supposed to remember of it.

Amy Mason

Free Mason is a refreshing departure from the relentless punchline-chasing of mainstream stand-up. Mason offers something intimate here and more textured—a carefully observed patchwork of life’s smaller, stranger moments.

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

First Bus Depot Sprowston Verfied Net Zero

Trett Films

Eliza Delf and The Wilderness

Tori Woolley

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.

Brown Horse - Reservoir

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

Lonely The Brave - What We Do To Feel

Teenage Fanclub - Nothing Lasts Forever

Fraser Anderson - All We Are

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 ........

When Rivers Meet

King King - Waterfront Norwich - 10th March

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!