Trespass

Trespass only existed for a couple of years in the early eighties. They recorded a handful of songs, released a series of EPs, appeared both on the BBC and the Metal for Muthas compilation series before morphing into a Blue Blud cul de sac. And yet, listening to those songs now - over forty years later - it's remarkable how well they stand up to scrutiny.

The Wonder Stuff

After almost forty years the Eight-Legged Groove Machine is still cruising along very nicely indeed and long may that continue to be the case. Giddy up Poppies. Hup, Hup, Hup, Hup and away!

Badly Drawn Boy

It’s been an absolute pleasure to be in the room tonight to have witnessed a classic album being played out in the flesh

T.Rextasy

T.Rex were the giants of glam, and the princes of pop. Songs such as 'Hot Love' and 'Get It On' became instant pop classics.

Picture You Dead

All in all, a grand, old fashioned night out appreciated by a capacity audience, which is not something to be lightly dismissed in this day and age.

Lay Down Your Burdens

With a soliloquy of emotions and a bold, emotive story, Lay Down Your Burdens ignites Norwich with a heart tugging contemporary performance.

Kate Butch : Wuthering Shites

Extravagantly queer and dramatically hilarious, Kate Butch runs up that stage at Norwich Playhouse theatre with live singing and a superb performance.

Picture You Dead

Anna caught up with some of the cast of Picture You Dead ahead of their Norwich show

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!