Rather ashamedly this is the first time that I have seen them live! However, it won’t be the last.
Read full Article >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.
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!
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.Rex were the giants of glam, and the princes of pop. Songs such as 'Hot Love' and 'Get It On' became instant pop classics.
With a soliloquy of emotions and a bold, emotive story, Lay Down Your Burdens ignites Norwich with a heart tugging contemporary performance.
Read full Article >Extravagantly queer and dramatically hilarious, Kate Butch runs up that stage at Norwich Playhouse theatre with live singing and a superb performance.
Anna caught up with some of the cast of Picture You Dead ahead of their Norwich show
Is it something we are all aware of but just put at the back of our minds? See the take of our reviewers ...
A ballet that, even thirty years on, continues to startle, amuse, impress and enthral
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.
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.
It’s a brilliant debut with all the flavours and buzz of that very special gig.
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 ........
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 >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!