Quite the most extraordinary performance that I have seen at the Waterfront Studio.
Read full Article >A slickly delivered show, and a long-overdue return to Norwich for Billy Nomates
It’s been absolutely brilliant to hear these classic tracks from a golden era of British music this evening.
A great set from a talented trio, and great fun to boot, Georgie Hume and The Pity Party are a band that will be welcome back in Norwich any time.
Cardinals are a band that will lift you one minute, release you the next, but will leave you feeling alive.
Yes, there was prepared stuff about grinding her teeth, a throwaway reference to Charlie Kirk, and a criticism of the status quo (situation, not band) but nothing compared to the comedy gold of the UPS distribution centre in Tamworth.
Read full Article >It was all a bit bonkers, the surreal queasiness of the TV show trumped by the need to make an audience laugh out loud. And in fairness, laugh they did.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway blockbuster Hamilton brings the founding fathers to Norwich in a revolutionary performance.
Plaudits are due to Epic for hosting an evening that was never boring and, for the most part, hugely entertaining. I look forward to the next time the Anglia Comedy Allstars come out to play
Frankly, I was not the target audience for this show, but I still laughed so hard my chest hurt
At the Suffield Arms 393 Station Rd, Lower Street, Norwich NR11 8UE, UK Friday 29 – Sunday 31 August 2025
Read full Article >Rock N Roll Circus is coming to town for three packed days of live music &entertainment – and here is All You Need to Know.
Simply stunning and superb in equal measure
Get a feel for the amazing work that has gone on.....
Our Tabitha caught up with Ben of Wild Fields ...
Read full Article >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.
Born in Scotland, raised in Denmark, and now based in Copenhagen, she’s a composer and multi-instrumentalist with a reputation for blending everything from William Blake’s poetry to French philosophy into her sound.
Read full Article >From the rainforests of Ghana, Alogte Oho brightens the rainy skies of Norwich with his enthusiastic Sounds of Joy.
This electric jazz performance had me shocked with how good it was.
Stunning semi-improvised sections made for a compelling listening experience, enhanced by some stunning solo singing.
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.
Malevolence are pleased to announce a new 11-date UK club tour for February 2024, tipped to completely sell out like last year's headline tour. They will be joined on the road by Pain Of Truth and Rough Justice.
Read full Article >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
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.
A month in but Danomey kitchen are serving beautiful plates with a whole heap of great tastes.
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 ........
A magnificent debut album from a band that has been on Pavlis’ radar for a good while now.
Read full Article >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.
Two arguably unrecognised classics get the rerelease treatment and are well worth checking out.
Support local talent. Buy this album. And watch Kitewing soar.
It’s a brilliant debut with all the flavours and buzz of that very special gig.
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 2024!
Read full Article >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!
Esfahani was our notional headliner, but one that seemed at his most content when playing with like-minded musicians, all of whom were playing at the top of their game.
Read full Article >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.
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
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.
Another wonderfully atmospheric music evening within the Adnams Spiegeltent.