The Wedding Present, formed from the ashes of Lost Pandas, were founded in Leeds, England, in 1985. The only constant member throughout the group's history was singer/songwriter David Gedge. The initial line-up included guitarist Peter Solowka, bassist Keith Gregory, and drummer Shaun Charman.

John Otway and his hard hitting band attack his favourite set list with gusto, leaving plenty of room for anarchy, fun and acrobatics that are his trademark. The Big Band are Richard Holgarth (lead guitar), Seymour (bass guitar), Murray Torkildsen (guitar, songwriter), Adam Batterbee (drums).

The official tribute to Debbie Harry and Blondie Endorsed by the real “Blondie” and having had the honour of being mentioned on the band’s latest studio album “Pollinator” this is the closest you’ll get to the real thing. Lead vocalist Debbie Harris has the looks, the voice & the attitude of the original Blondie bombshell & like her heroine is typically outrageous on stage! Featuring the hits: Heart of Glass, Denis’ Denis’, The Tide Is High, Sunday Girl, Hanging on the Telephone + many more!

Daft Funk Live! are a Daft Punk tribute-band based in the UK. Embracing the live aspect of DP's performances, they incorporate their own custom light shows, including a three-meter high LED pyramid, and use live instruments to give an immersive and dynamic show. Their stage production is meticulously crafted, paying the utmost homage to the infamous and illusive Robots.

Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in the late 1970s and dissolved in 1980 after the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis. The remaining members went on to form New Order and have achieved much critical and commercial success. The influence of Joy Division, however, was far reaching. They were considered the pioneering band of the post-punk movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Forty three years on you can relive the dark, cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission - the UK's number one Joy Division tribute act.

Catherine Bohart loves control, hates change and is a serial planner. It’s been an interesting couple of years… A blisteringly funny new stand-up show filled with horrendous life advice, cheery nihilism and reluctant self-discovery from one of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting comics.

Fat Dog’s particular brand of chaos seems a fine antidote to the remains of pent-up lockdown frustration. The collective scream has found a mouth; the potential energy has been activated. Joe’s singing, his words slurred and distorted in the time-honoured tradition of delta bluesmen, melds to Jazz’s wordless vocals, high and keening like some punk banshee princess, equal parts Grace Slick and Yoko Ono.

One of the UK’s finest Rhythm ’n’ Blues bands, Nine Below Zero formed in 1979 and named themselves after the famous Sonny Boy Williamson song.

Indie-pop and pop-rock by the four-piece from Hanwell, comprised of two pairs of brothers and sisters.

Mercury Rev celebrates with a very special acoustic and intimate performance. An intimate, acoustic evening featuring many of the stories and songs surrounding the Mercury Rev's heart-breaking 1998 classic 'Deserter's Songs'. Performed in the fragile 'whisper and strum' way they were originally written, this promises to be an extraordinary glimpse into the forces that nearly destroyed a band and the strange events leading toward a most unexpected return.

Erland Cooper: Carve the Runes Then Be Content With Silence Erland Cooper is a Scottish composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist originally from Stromness, Orkney. As a solo artist, he has released five acclaimed studio albums, including a trilogy of work inspired by his childhood home, as well as themes of nature, people, place and time. His work combines field recordings with traditional orchestration and contemporary electronic elements. Through music, words and cinematography he explores landscape, memory and identity. He develops these themes further by partnering with other artists, writers and poets. Cooper also works across mixed media projects including installation art, theatre and film. He’s widely known for burying the only existing copy of the master tape of his first classical album in Scotland, deleting all digital files and leaving only a treasure hunt of clues for anyone to seek it. The tape was found in 2023 and the album will be released, exactly as it sounds from the earth, this year along with its world premiere of the completed score. Presented by Hey! Manchester. This is a 14+ event. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

Rachel Fairburn is back with seven deadly characters. We'd say Rachel can't wait to see you there, but she's not technically in the show (the devil might be…). Co-host of International smash-hit podcast All Killa No Filla and as seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Richard Osman's House of Games (BBC Two) and Russell Howard Hour Life Lesson (Sky).

Breaking down barriers since 1979, one of the oldest and most loved reggae sound system crews still touring, Channel One Sound System, will be taking their legendary sound system on a UK-wide tour in celebration of their 45th anniversary.

There are icons of silver screen, there are Oscar winners, Bafta winners and Golden Globe winners, but are there any of these global stars that you would rather sing with on stage than the coolest man of TV -- Shaun Williamson. The star of EastEnders, Extras, Life’s Too Short and more recently a million viral videos , Shaun has now taken the music festival scene by storm, bringing Barrioke to thousands of music lovers at Truck and YNot Festivals. The time has come to unleash this phenomenon onto the world, and Shaun is now available to book for your Festival, Party or Event. Shaun hosts the event with his usual trademark warmth and teasing banter, accompanying participants on stage, creating a riotous, joyous moment that people will never forget. This is the ultimate Insta moment, something people will talk about and want to be part of. Barrioke is in partnership with Singa Karaoke, organisers of the World Karaoke Championships and pioneers of the streamed Karaoke revolution.

From one of the most exciting emerging new stars in the UK’s live stand-up scene,1994 is Edinburgh native’s Connor Burns third solo hour. A prolific joke writer, his Scottish-level cynicism and self-deprecation punctuates a disarmingly relaxed persona and an intelligent, razor-sharp wit. Connor’s burgeoning reputation as “one to watch” was cemented at the 2023 Fringe when he sold out his entire run two months before the festival started.

Acclaimed Brooklyn songwriter Joan As Police Woman announces rescheduled tour dates for 2022 with her trio featuring drummer Parker Kindred (Antony & The Johnsons, Jeff Buckley) and bassist Jacob Silver (Lee Fields). Joan has spent lockdown making and releasing new music including her second album of covers and her first live album. Joan also appeared on the Afel Bocoum album "Lindé" (World Circuit) and wrote and recorded "Simplicity" with Damon Albarn for the recent Gorillaz "Song Machine" album. A new Joan As Police Woman studio album is expected Autumn 2021 via PIAS. Sessions for the new record began in Paris in November 2019 with Dave Okumu and Afrobeat legend Tony Allen, who we lost 5 months later. For the 2022 tour, Joan and her trio will perform music spanning her career, including songs off the new albums and reworked classics. £25 + booking fee

K.O.G delivers infectious West African vibes from Ghana via Sheffield, with diverse origins conflating to whip up their signature heady brew of afrobeat, hip hop & soul. K.O.G has been making great music now for 7 years alongside his Zongo Brigade and are at the forefront of the UK "Afro-Fusion" scene alongside bands like Nubiyan Twist, Onipa, London Afrobeat Collective, Mansion Of Snakes and Afriquoi. With longtime band member MC/rapper Franz Von alongside Kweku, plus an all-star band featuring musicians from Leeds bands Tetes De Pois/Mansion Of Snakes/Slow Lorris, they fuse traditional Ghanaian music and instruments with Afro-dancehall, electronica, funk and hip-hop.

Hayden Thorpe is best known as the former frontman and chief songwriter for the much-loved band Wild Beasts. He returns to the stage with his beautifully singular third album Ness, made in collaboration with best-selling nature writer Robert Macfarlane. Hayden will perform Ness alongside members of Propellor Ensemble, promising to be a sonically spectacular and transformational live show. AGE RESTRICTION: This is a 14+ show. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Nominated for the 2024 Edinburgh Comedy Award. Listed by Rolling Stone as one of the 'stand out' shows of the Edinburgh Fringe. The brilliantly offbeat Josh Glanc arrives in [city] fresh from a smash hit, sold out Edinburgh Fringe run. Wonderfully silly songs. Collusive and tender. Surreal stand-up.The moustachioed aussie has created a wackily inventive absurdism all his own (Times). He's one of the best out there when it comes to creating his own playground. (Fest). As seen on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival All Star Gala and creator and star of the recent Channel 4 Comedy Short also called Family Man. He's been labelled one of Australia's most exciting emerging talents by the Sydney Morning Herald. Don't miss it. Or do. I dont really mind. Im just the guy he pays to write this stuff up. Now here are some review quotes to help convince you, but seriously, it's no skin off my back.

Life is gunna life and brains are gunna brain. Acclaimed stand up Kemah Bob takes their unmissable, critically acclaimed debut stand-up show on tour after a sell-out Fringe run ISH Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 2024 As seen on QI, Richard Osman's House of Games, Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club, Comedy Central Live, Don't Hate The Playaz, and Guessable. As heard on the Off Menu podcast, The Guilty Feminist, James Acaster's Perfect Sounds, Springleaf, and Brett Goldstein's Films To Be Buried With. Tour support for Hannah Gadsby, Nish Kumar and Desiree Burch. Host of the FOC IT UP Comedy Club and podcast. Directed by Desiree Burch.

Following his sell-out debut show, viral sensation Horatio Gould brings his much-anticipated sophomore show, Return of the Space Cowboy, on the road. At the age of 27, Horatio is tribal elder of Gen Z. Existing on the cusp of two age groups and desperate for something meaningful to believe in, Horatio explores the crisis facing young people seeking purpose in life that isn't fat jeans or rock-climbing. As seen on Comedy Central LIVE (Comedy Central). Tour support for Frankie Boyle, co-creator ‘Fin vs The Internet’ (70 million views on Instagram 2 million on YouTube).

We're delighted to be working with H!M favourite Alabaster DePlume plus special guest Paddy Steer and DJ Coops! Following 12 monthly development residency concerts and three viral video clips, this ruthlessly creative approach to experimental pop music delivers eastern-influenced anthems, under spoken elements that attempt to challenge and address divisive rhetoric recently prevalent in society. Ahead of an LP release on Lost Map Records, produced by Danalogue (Comet is Coming) and Kristian Capitol K in early 2018, the show described in the Guardian as 'a reminder of how vital and adventurous music can be' enjoys an emphasis on candid interaction, humility and warmth. Based in underground East London's Total Refreshment Centre, saxophonist and spoken word artist Alabaster DePlume creates a new band each month in his development residency Peach.

Although still in his 20s, Jerron Paxton has earned a reputation for transporting audiences back to the 1920's and making them wish they could stay there for good. Paxton may be one of the greatest multi-instrumentalists that you have not heard of. Yet. And time is getting short, fast. This young musician sings and plays banjo, guitar, piano, fiddle, harmonica, Cajun accordion, and the bones (percussion). Paxton has an eerie ability to transform traditional jazz, blues, folk, and country into the here and now, and make it real. In addition, he mesmerizes audiences with his humour and storytelling. He's a world-class talent and a uniquely colourful character that has been on the cover of Living Blues Magazine and the Village Voice, and has been interviewed on Fox News. Paxton's sound is influenced by the likes of Fats Waller and "Blind" Lemon Jefferson.

All girl punk band from Cardiff, Wales.

Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979. China Crisis found major success in the UK with five Top 40 singles, ten Top 50 singles and three Top 40 albums and hits across Australia, Europe and the Americas. The band are known for their string of hit singles, including African & White, Christian, Working with Fire and Steel, Black Man Ray and Wishful Thinking, The RETROspective tour will see the band performing these classics alongside songs from all of their seven studio albums. - Eddie Lundon - Gary Daly - Jack Hymers (keys) - Eric Animan (sax)

Smoove & Turrell create a style they describe as 'Northern Funk'. The duo's contemporary sound fuses a variety of musical genres including funk, Northern soul, hip-hop and jazz. A firm favourite of 6 Music's Craig Charles their live shows are legendary and they'll be playing material from the new album Crown Posada and their extensive back catalogue.

'Motor-psycho' guitar action, ethnic drones and throat singing from this cult Japanese psychedelic group.

Melin Melyn’s music is a hearty cawl (Welsh broth) of surfer psych-pop and folk.

Staunch anti-traditionalists, Ebi Soda are a group of musicians who thrive on the idea of contradiction, creating an idiosyncratic blend of jazz, hip-hop and no-wave post-punk. Seemingly more inspired by the atmosphere inside a rave - from UK-based underground genres like broken beat to drill - than the sounds heard inside a jazz club. Their only debt to typical jazz being to attempt to innovate and experiment at every opportunity. Characterised by searing trombones, erratic drum-breaks and heavy electronic multi-effect soundscapes that aid on a foundation of breakbeats and sensual basslines. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Manchester’s Caoilfhionn Rose has come of age as an artist, digging deep to find experimental new ways of expressing her wonder at nature’s beauty, her love of music in all its diversity, and her belief in the restorative powers that both afford in the troubled post-COVID world. Vigorous, searching and ever-curious, Caoilfhionn has found a voice at once ancient and modern, intrepidly exploring contemporary technology to transform traditional songcraft for the mid-2020’s. Caoilfhionn’s music is rooted in a knowledge of folk, jazz and all the twentieth century’s classic tunesmiths, and seems to create a magical, otherworldly space of her own imagining, blending Caoilfhionn’s core piano with synths, and pitting a live rhythm section and saxophone embellishments against ambient samples and future-facing production techniques. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Azymuth is a globally renowned, highly influential Brazilian jazz-funk trio founded in the early 1970s. Their breezy fusion of electric jazz, pop, MPB, samba, tropical disco, and electronic music has influenced three generations of musicians, DJs, and producers. They called their music “samba doido,” meaning “crazy samba.” After releasing a string of jazz-disco fusion albums throughout the late 70s/early 80s, they became one of the world’s great jazz bands, whose sound translated to dance club DJs. Azymuth have toured extensively this recent years, with UK dates this year including 3 packed out shows at London’s Jazz Cafe and a headline slot at the ever-eclectic We Out Here festival (curated by Gilles Peterson). Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Floral Image + Guests Floral Image are a psychedelic pop band from the third-eye of Norwich, UK. Formed in 2019, their sound is the reincarnation of the summer sun, spun into a perpetual party twilight. They harness the noise and drive of early 70’s psychedelic titans Hawkwind - with a bright helping of neo-psych acts such as King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Tame Impala - whilst still incorporating an acid house groove underneath their bright and luscious melodies. The band’s early demos were championed on BBC Introducing by both Huw Stephens and Jamz Supernova, featuring on the 2020 ‘Ones To Watch Show’ alongside Dry Cleaning and Porridge Radio. Following the release of their first singles, they have sold out shows across the country, including supporting Triptides, Flamingods and Flying Moon In Space, where their live show has proven to spiral audiences into trancelike, grooving hedonism. Their debut EP ‘So Synthesised’ released in April 2023 whereby tracks ‘Babe & The Devil’ and ‘Gallipoli’ were supported by Under The Radar, BBC 6 Music’s Amy Lamé and Tom Robinson, John Kennedy on Radio X and Shell Zenner on Amazing Radio. Join them in the neverending solstice. Forever. This is an 16+ event .

Neo-traditional trio of nonconformist and progressive Scottish folk music Blasting onto the scene, Project Smok is Pablo Lafuente, Ewan Baird and BBC Young Traditional Musician of the year 2020 Ali Levack, whose forward thinking Scottish traditional music has set them apart since their formation in 2017. They released their EP Esperanza in March 2021, after their debut album Bayview was shortlisted for Best Album of the Year 2020, nominated for the Belhaven Bursary for Innovation 2019 and nominated for Best up and coming Artist 2018 at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Known for their ability to effortlessly blend trad music with contemporary new-age pop influences, Project Smok are at their most comfortable pushing boundaries, making listeners stop and re-evaluate their musical expectations. They do away with any perceived limits of genre from the first note. The close-knit group meld naturally between the innovative, explosive and emotive, drawing outside inspiration from indie pop acts like The 1975, LANY and Bon Iver, to more time-honoured, West Coast styles of playing.

The Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band bridges genres and eras with an intensity and effortlessness few contemporary artists possess. And their new album 'So Delicious' elevates the trio's work to a new level. Produced by Rev. Peyton, 'So Delicious' offers the band's most diverse collection of songs buoyed by the Rev.'s supercharged six-string virtuosity a unique style of fingerpicking inspired by his Delta blues heroes, but taken to new, original heights. The fifth full-length original album by the group which includes Breezy Peyton on washboard and supporting vocals and Ben Bussell on drums and supporting vocals is their debut on Yazoo Records, a label known for the historic reissues of blues and other old time American music that are the bedrock inspiration for the Rev.'s sound and approach. Yazoo was my favourite record label growing up, he explains. For fans of old country blues and all manner of early American music, they are the quintessential label. And for me, it's like being on the same label as Charley Patton and 'Mississippi' John Hurt. To think that Yazoo believes we are authentic enough to stand with the other people in their catalogue means a lot. The Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band has always been strong on authenticity, playing music that blends blues, ragtime, folk, country and other traditional styles with the sleek modern energy of do-it-yourself, homespun, punk fuelled rock. And performing tunes plucked from their lives, their community or from the canonical songbook that fed the Rev. Peyton's formative creative identity. It's a mix that's allowed the band to win fans from all corners of the Americana and rock worlds, and bring a new generation to blues and other forms of American roots music. Some listeners also have a hard time believing all of the Rev.'s extraordinary guitar performances are recorded live with no overdubs until they see the Big Damn Band in concert. Pot Roast & Kisses is a radiant example of his nimble style; weaving two melodies, thumb plucked bass lines and bright decorative filigrees into a graceful, upbeat blend. The rocking electric juggernaut Let's Jump a Train is another. The song's lyrics explore the notion of courageously pursuing adventure a frequent theme in the lives and the songs of the Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band while the Rev. bangs out a machine-gun rhythm with his thumb, ladles in generously sinuous licks and tosses off seemingly effortless fills and accents, then solos and plays the beat simultaneously. When people hear 'So Delicious' and see us play live, I think they understand that what we're singing about is real to us, the Rev. says. We believe in the stories we're telling and in the way we play. And when we're on stage or off, there's nothing fake about us. We are what we do, and I'm proud of that.

They came from the trees. Now settled in fertile east London, Snapped Ankles maintain the feral energy of the forest. Fight or flight. Primal motorik rhythms, the rush of white noise and post-punk angles; an aural onslaught played out on homemade log synths, electrified guitars and sticks beating hell on taut animal skin. Snapped Ankles have flourished in the sub-tropical climes of warehouse and squat parties, moving onto performance art collaborations with filmmakers and shows in unlikely locations such as barber shops, games arcades and the forests they once called home. They plough a singular furrow at improbable angles. The woodwose have discovered electricity and they’re not afraid to use it.

Experimental compositions from the acclaimed jazz trio consisting of saxophonist Jordan Smart, pianist Nick Smart and drummer Jesse Barrett.

Hugh "Huey" Morgan is the frontman of the New York rock / hiphop band Fun Lovin' Criminals. Huey is also an author, podcaster, a radio presenter on both BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music and a much in demand club and festival DJ. His extensive record collection has seen him DJ around the world spinning the very best in Hip-Hop, Funk, Disco and stone cold classics.

Texas-born songwriter, Jarrod Dickenson's slightly spooky melodies and lyrics invoke a mid-Western post-war America, when cars ran on leaded gas, television hadn't yet kidnapped the country's imagination, and men wore hats every day. His reflective lyrics, almost like hand-written letters, remind us that human stories of lost love, sudden fortune, and abiding mystery transcend the decades.

Thomas Giles Robinson is a British singer, bassist, radio presenter and long-time LGBT rights activist, best known for the hits "Glad to Be Gay", "2-4-6-8 Motorway", and "Don't Take No for an Answer", with his Tom Robinson Band. He later peaked at No. 6 in the UK Singles Chart with his solo single "War Baby".

Natty isn't just a gifted musician; he's a skilled producer, crafting his own unique sound. As a Rastafarian, he delves into various spiritual practices, embracing sound healing, and more recently, exploring the science of immersive/spatial audio. Recorded in his solar-powered studio amidst the hills of St Ann, Jamaica, where he now lives off-grid with his young family.

It lurks in the shadows: a five-ton, red-eyed monster ready to crush its prey. It's Cheekface and Martha with special guest Fresh: the high-flying, awe-inspiring megastars of modern rock! Watch Cheekface and Martha with special guest Fresh's toughest competition do their talking on and off the stage with wild, song-to-song action!

Tristan called together the best young UK jazz musicians, combined them with the top Latino musicians in London and formed the UKs biggest Cuban Salsa orchestra Timba Británica. The 15 piece, cross cultural power house is dedicated to performing the intricate, groove based arrangements of Cuban Salsa - an intoxicating mix of son, rumba, salsa, funk and rock, all played by 15 of the most sought after session musicians in the UK.

A mixture of folk, blues and country from the politically charged Massachusetts-based singer/songwriter Willy Mason. He explores honesty and deception, anonymity in the digital age, good intentions with unexpected consequences, freedom, colonialism, love, god, and purpose.

“This is unlike anything I’ve heard before” Folk Radio One evening at the Jazz Cafe, Camden in 2018, six artists came together in celebration of John Martyn’s music. It was an evening of deep connection, not just to John’s music, but also with a unique community of John Martyn fans. That night saw the sparks of what was to become ‘The John Martyn Project’ - an ongoing homage to a truly pioneering and unique musical soul. Each bringing their own story and relationship to John’s music, they continue to keep the spirit of his music alive whilst collecting stories and insights from the crowds they play to. With thanks to John and those that find connection in his music. Blythe Pepino - Vocals/Piano Kit Hawes - Vocals/Guitars Pete Josef - Vocals/Keys/Guitar Sam Brookes - Vocals/Guitars John Blakeley - Drums/Congas Jon Short - Electric/Double Bass Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Baluji Shrivastav OBE is an Indian multi-instrumentalist who was blinded at eight months old and has become one of the world’s leading composers and sitar players. He has performed and recorded with some of the greatest tabla accompanists such as Anindo Chatterji and Ustad Fayaz Khan. He has worked with a wide variety of artists including Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Massive Attack, Madness, Shakira, Malu, Boy George & Doves. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Alan Sparhawk has always been a prolific, protean musician. A restless soul eager to explore unfamiliar sonic and psychic terrain. Though he’s obviously (and justifiably) best-known for his thirty years as frontman of the legendary band Low, a look at Sparhawk’s many side projects across that same span of time shows him experimenting with everything from punk and funk to production work and improvisation. Low itself never settled for a set sound or approach. The band was always a collaboration-a conversation, a romance-between Sparhawk and his wife, Mimi Parker, who was the band’s co-founder, drummer, co-lead vocalist, and its blazing irreplaceable heart. To take the journey from Low’s hushed early work, through the tremendous melodies of their middle period, all the way to the late lush chaos of their final albums, is to witness heads, hearts, and spirits in an act of perpetual becoming. Parker passed away in 2022 after a long battle with cancer, and there is no question that WHITE ROSES, MY GOD is a record borne of grief. You can hear it in the title, as well as tracks such as “Heaven”, in which Sparhawk describes the afterlife, wrenchingly, as “a lonely place if you’re alone.” You can sense it too in Sparhawk’s decision to create this thing entirely on his own: every note, every lyric, every programmed beat. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Jasmine Myra is a saxophonist and composer based in London. Originally part of the bustling, creative, cross-genre music scene in Leeds, Jasmine has surrounded herself with some of the best young talent from the city. Her original instrumental music has a euphoric and uplifting sound, influenced by artists as diverse as Kenny Wheeler, Bonobo, Ólafur Arnalds and Moses Sumney. Jasmine Myra’s sophomore album Rising builds on the success of her breakthrough album Horizons to deliver a major statement from one of UK Jazz’s rising stars. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Bernard Butler, Norman Blake and James Grant are three established and respected musicians. Norman, a centrifugal force in Teenage Fanclub, Bernard, renowned for his production and songwriting with myriad artists and James, best known as the songsmith of Love And Money. For Butler, Blake & Grant their eponymous LP brings a beautiful conclusion to 3 years of casual acquaintance, impromptu performances and late-night rambles in the sitting room of Norman Blake’s Clyde Valley cottage. From these laid-back beginnings, a bond formed over a combined songbook spanning 5 decades of incredible music. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Faetooth is a “fairy doom” trio originating from Los Angeles. The group is composed of Ari May as guitarist and vocalist, Jenna Garcia as bassist and vocalist, and Rah Kanan on drums. Formed in 2019, the group sought to navigate personal vulnerability and musical experimentation by delving deep into the nature of self, the beauty inherent in the natural world, and the captivating mysteries that surround us. Drawing inspiration from doom metal, black metal, shoegaze, and sludge, the term “fairy-doom” aptly characterizes their distinctive fusion of sounds. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Daniel Inzani is a composer, pianist and band leader based in Stroud, UK. For the past 2 decades Inzani has performed with dozens of bands from Bristol’s underground alternative and avant-garde scene, blending classical, jazz, contemporary, improvisation, unusual harmony and rhythms as a band leader and collaborator. He’s released an avant-garde collaborative album with Alabaster dePlume, is the musical director and arranger for Cosmo Sheldrake’s 19 piece live band, leads his own critically acclaimed modern chamber quartet Spindle Ensemble and (the now disbanded) 8 piece Ethiopian Jazz meets Frank Zappa group Tezeta. He has toured worldwide as a keys player, collaborated with Canadian ensembles Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan and London Symphonia and co-founded Bristol’s experimental collective Bloom, leading to tours and releases with UK rocksteady favourites Count Bobo, the psychedelic space doo-wop of Dubi Dolzcek and many more. After years of recording, touring and eclectic composing he gathered a trusted set of musicians who are both skilled improvisers and virtuoso players to record a large new body of work for release under his own name: Selected Worlds, Daniel Inzani’s critically acclaimed triple vinyl album, co-released by Hidden Notes Records and Tardigrade Records on 3rd September 2024. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Signs ups from 7pm-7.45pm approx (until slots filled). We advise arriving early for this as slots are limited. Barrioke is back! The star of EastEnders, Extras, Life’s Too Short and more recently a million viral videos, Shaun has taken the music scene by storm, bringing BARRIOKE to thousands of music lovers at venues and festivals across the UK. Shaun hosts BARRIOKE with his trademark warm and jovial manner, accompanying and singing with audience and guest participants on stage, creating a riotous, joyous moment that people will never forget. This is the ultimate Insta moment, something people will talk about and want to be part of. BARRIOKE is in partnership with Singa Karaoke, organisers of the World Karaoke Championships and pioneers of the streamed Karaoke revolution. “Barrioke is BRILLIANT!” - Chris Moyles “Shout out to the one and only Shaun Williamson, What a ROAR!” - Sam Fender “Don’t put the blame on... BARRY!” - Rag ‘N’ Bone Man Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Graham Reynolds, the Austin-based ‘quintessential modern composer’ (London Independent), unveils his debut solo album, Mountain, in 2025, expanding his distinctive sound beyond acclaimed scores for films like Before Midnight and A Scanner Darkly. Graham Reynolds is an Austin legend. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, grew up in America’s northeast, and then he relocated to Texas and became part of the furniture as half of the Golden Hornet, man handling punk’s DIY ethic into classical music. He tumbled into movie soundtracks (A Scanner Darkly, etc), theatre pieces, and became renowned for an annual re-imagining of festivities with the live extravaganza Graham Reynolds Ruins The Holidays. Having become a regular audio foil for Richard Linklater’s movies, highlights of which include the acclaimed score for the closing chapter of the Before triptych Before Midnight. Graham Reynolds releases his debut solo album for Fire Records ‘Mountain’ on March 21st. A socio-geographic trip along the Sierra in your mind, standout title track ‘Mountain (Part 1)’ is filled with romantic orchestral sweeps conjuring up an image of a vast landscape disrupted by a singular peak, while ‘...Part 2’ takes a more jagged path, traversing an angular ridge before steadying itself into a piece of Hermann-esque Hitchcock. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Magnolia This is the release celebration for Magnolia’s debut EP, which they have been working on solidly since August 2024 at The Crunch, with moi. I predict it becoming a classic in record time. Formed in 2022 whilst still at college, they are a supercharged fusion of both new and old. Think Black Midi, Swans and Opus Kink, then add a pinch of early Hawkwind and a dab of King Crimson, and you get the exquisite woven tapestry of avant-garde rock that is MAGNOLIA. Their reputation as captivating live performers is already well set. On stage MAGNOLIA evoke a sonic battleground with jabbing, staccato sax leading the assault on the senses. They are wild and gritty yet joyful and uplifting...bursting with method, spirit and feeling. BEAST WITH A GUN are simply the bestest garage punk rock n roll trio in the whole animal kingdom, with the even besterest most entertainingest frontman mountain. I first booked them about 18-19 years ago, and they’ve stuck to their winning formula of high energy garage punk with catchy choruses ever since. They always make me happy, and with this being my birthday gig (Shhhh, don’t tell anyone..), that’s important. Manhole Alt-rock newcomers Manhole are opening. They call themselves ‘melancholic and melodic art rock’, and I think of them like a cross between early Lush & Souxsie & The Banshees, with a jazz drummer. I’m sure there are new bands to compare them too, but I wouldn’t know about that sort of thing.. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Murmurations are a folk inspired musical flock, from Norwich, UK. The all female group combine Irish Bouzouki, mandolin, cello, flute and harmonium to create what has been referred to as ‘music for the moors’. With intimate storytelling, sweet harmonies and powerful instrumentation, Murmurations come together to share something bigger than the sum of their parts. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

At 23 years old, Jamie Duffy has rapidly emerged as a standout figure in the music scene, seamlessly blending traditional, popular, and classical influences to create a captivating folk / dark academia musical world. Jamie also has 115 million TikTok views and his debut single, “Solas,” not only holds the distinction of being the most streamed debut song by an Irish artist since Hozier’s “Take Me To Church”, but has also accumulated 100+ million streams on Spotify. 2024 was a huge year for Jamie. From releasing his debut EP “On A Wing” and selling out his first Irish Tour to supporting Andrea Bocelli and Hans Zimmer in Hyde Park as well as his own sell out headline show in London, he’s over the moon to be touring more of the UK in 2025. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is a 14+ event

Sam Kelly is releasing a hotly anticipated new album in June 2025. The album will feature Sam’s signature eclectic arrangements of traditional folk songs, seamlessly interspersed with stunning original music from the pen of Sam and his Lost Boys band collaborator and banjo virtuoso - Jamie Francis. The album will take the listener on an eclectic journey all the way from fantastical moonlit adventures of privateering and poaching, to introspective reflection & solemnity, as centuries old folk songs sit alongside modern themes of mental health and exploration of the inner self. Sam and Jamie have gained a reputation as one of the most innovative and important partnerships to come out of the UK folk scene in recent years, and this album promises to be a groundbreaking addition to their impressive portfolio. Sam will be joined on the album launch tour by his full Lost Boys band, for their first venue tour since 2021, and on support will be the brilliant Suffolk folk duo Honey & The Bear. Don’t miss out! Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Space are touring their latest album titled “Blood and Bubble Gum”. Demon Records/BBC Music released both Spiders and Tin Planet albums on coloured vinyl to celebrate the 25th Anniversary’s of the records first release in the UK. The band have released the new studio album Music For pleasure Music for Pain on Hug records the band are really happy with the new album which has been recorded in the bands Liverpool Studio and mastered at Abbey Road Studios, the record was engineered and produced by Phil Hartley and co produced by the rest of the band, the record marks a true return to the earlier song writing of the bands early works on Spiders and Tin Planet. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Eliza Delf & The Wilderness Album Launch + support Eliza Delf & The Wilderness continue to joyfully trespass across the carefully tended genre boundaries of indie, gothic folk, and progressive art rock. Their songs ranging from the wild and untamed, to the hauntingly beautiful - all written in blood and shadows. Eliza’s mesmerising vocals move effortlessly from the defiant and dramatic, to the hushed and fragile - casting a spell across the stage. Tonight they will be marking the eagerly-awaited release of their new album Feast - ten new songs that include recent singles Look At Me and Twine. The wilderness just got wilder... Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Welcome to Tubeway Days, the ultimate Gary Numan tribute experience. We bring you the authentic sound and feel of Gary Numan's music, with our unique tribute shows that transport you back to the golden era of the synthesizer. Don't miss our live shows, where you can experience the energy and excitement of Numan's music like never before.

Michael McGoldrick and Tim Edey are celebrated musicians in the realm of Celtic folk music, renowned for their exceptional skills and innovative approaches. Former BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year Michael McGoldrick is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and composer. Born in Manchester to Irish parents, he is a master of the wooden flute, low whistles and uilleann pipes, making him a go-to contributor for many artists. Mike has collaborated with Mark Knopfler since 2009 and been a core member of the Transatlantic Sessions since 2007. Steeped in Irish traditional music, he has, from his ground-breaking 2000 solo album Fused onwards, assimilated a wide range of musical styles into his work including jazz, funk, African and Indian rhythms. Mike has made an immense contribution to the Irish and UK folk scenes through his many solo and collaborative projects including being a founder member of the supergroup Lúnasa and later through his work with Capercaillie. Recently nominated as Best Folk Instrumentalist at the 2024 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards, Mike’s reputation as one of the leading musicians of his generation is undeniable. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

\+ support Following a triumphant 70-date touring activity across Europe in 2023 and 2024, including appearances at festivals such as Roskilde, Down The Rabbithole, End of The Road and FMM Sines, Ghanaian Fra Fra soul singer Florence Adooni is back in the UK, touring her hotly anticipated international debut album, A.O.E.I.U. (An Ordinary Exercise In Unity) on Philophon. Produced by longtime collaborator and Philophon Records founder Max Weissenfeldt, with backing from a young generation of talented highlife musicians from the southern Ghanaian region of Kumasi, Florence Adooni new music is the joyful culmination of a decade-long working relationship between Florence and Max, the fullest expression of their infectiously optimistic and uniquely ebullient sound. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Wet Nurse Records present The Neutrinos + Lassie Play loud! Norfolk’s maverick art-rock pioneers The Neutrinos return to their spiritual home at Norwich Arts Centre with their first full on rock ’n’ roll show for over two years. Recently the band have concentrated on their KlangHaus show, creating an entirely new way to enjoy live music and this gig marks their return to home waters after a week performing in Istanbul’s Zorlu venue, akin to London’s Barbican. From their Norwich base The Neutrinos have travelled the world to perform an ever evolving and expanding set of original songs that encompass irrepressible dance grooves and rockers to raise the dead, contrasted with the occasional pindrop quiet, sensitive lament to make you swoon. We don’t know when the next Neutrinos show will be so grab tickets now for this unique band right at the very top of their powers who always gain a thrilled response from audiences and critics alike. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Don Letts’ came to notoriety in the late 70’s as the DJ that single handedly turned a whole generation of punks onto reggae, as the DJ at The Roxy Club (the UK’s first live punk rock venue) with his ‘punky-reggae party’ and as the original Clash DJ for many of their live gigs up and down the country. Since then, his reputation has been firmly established by a substantial body of work as a Director of documentaries, films and music videos, and as an iconic music producer, radio presenter and live DJ. Don continues to D.J nationally and internationally playing strictly old and new school dub reggae. His set is very much in the spirit of his days at The Roxy - we’re talking the history and legacy of Jamaican music - with an emphasis on moving the crowd. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

\+ Basset Roots music shapeshifters Hackensaw Boys have been making audiences holler and dance since way back in 1999. Formed in Charlottesville and now based in Lynchburg, Virginia, this hard traveling group has built an international following for their high-energy performances and down-to-earth presentation. Despite their roots in traditional music, their homegrown aesthetic (bolstered by the “charismo,” their calling card percussion instrument handmade from cans and other metal objects) belies their contemporary approach to songcraft and showmanship. Hackensaw Boys’ music today has just as much in common with the straight-ahead sound of the Del McCoury Band as it does with the indie rock of Pavement and the modern folk of the Avett Brothers and Mountain Goats. Their most recent LPs merge an old timey sonic palette with a folk-punk sensibility, with poignant lyricism, focused arrangements, and a deep groove all held together by bluegrass chops. Coming out swinging after the pandemic release of A Fireproof House Of Sunshine and 2022’s Hackensaw Boys, they’ve brought this sound on tour dates all across the US, Canada, and Europe, including appearances at ROMP Music Festival, Paaspop (Netherlands), and Tønder Festival (Denmark). Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

\+ support Sunda Arc are brothers Nick Smart and Jordan Smart, best known as two-thirds of jazz- influenced minimalists Mammal Hands, and ANTISPACE is elated to present their first 2 tracker of a series of upcoming releases... Sunda Arc 001 1\. Forest Floor 2\. Invisible Landscape Sunda Arc is an electronic project that seamlessly blends digital soundscapes with live instrumentation, establishing themselves as an innovative force in the music scene. Their electrifying performances have graced renowned venues such as AB Brussels, Blue Dot Festival, The Roundhouse, Jazz Café, Reworks Festival, CondeDuque Madrid and alongside GoGo Penguin at the Royal Albert Hall and Albert Hall in Manchester. Their debut album Tides, released in 2020, received widespread acclaim, with DJ Magazine describing their sound as “sounding like John Hopkins’ long-lost sibling.” Prior to Tides, they released the EP Flicker in 2018, which laid the groundwork for their signature fusion of electronic and acoustic elements. In 2022, they released Night Lands, an album that further expanded their sonic palette and cemented their status as pioneers of immersive, genre-blending music. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

The Burning Hell is the alter-ego of Canadian songwriter Mathias Kom, and the band has been on the road in one form or another since 2007, playing everywhere from festivals like Glastonbury and Dawson City to bars, living rooms, abandoned bunkers, and a mental asylum in rural France. Musically, The Burning Hell runs the gamut from introspective folk to hyperactive rock and roll, and so the band can adapt to its surroundings like a karma of anthropomorphic chameleons, taking the audience on a supermarket-cart ride through hooky, upbeat pop songs, dark ballads about pet euthanasia, and anthems for barbarians, economic conferences, and love.

His standout debut album, First Mind, in 2015 was the introduction of an artist who shirked the conventional and side-stepped the expected. It was a record of opposing shades, all leftfield rhythms, and harnessing an exquisitely natural guitarist doing extraordinary things, painting unique colours across a very moreish collection of songs. It was quite peerless, and translated to the stage alongside fine collection of talented players that formed his band. Nick's return with the first fruits of his new album sessions has brought with it his own outlook on a world that can't decide which direction it's going, or quite what to do with itself. We're all hastily trying to find our spot within these times, and Nick is no exception, but if clarity is part-resolved by a call to arms, perhaps it's time to make that call. Unconditional, the first new music from Mulvey in over two years, is a multi-layered, groove-based tune that doesn't stray too far from First Mind, but far enough to sound fresh, unique and exciting.

Described as ‘one of the best Scottish traditional singers on the planet’ (fRoots), Siobhan Miller is a richly celebrated folk singer and songwriter, whose soulful and stirring renewal of traditional song has won her the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Traditional Track and the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards’ Scots Singer of the Year an unprecedented four times. She appears at the Granary with Innes White, guitar, Charlie Stewart, fiddle and Euan Burton, double bass.

A truly stunning live act, and on record to boot - Electric Jalaba began their journey exploring the entrancing overlap between electronic dance music and traditional Moroccan gnawa. The band have since found their own hypnotizing, electrifying and truly floor-filling sound, and they continue to explore this healing musical interface both in performance and on record. Their recorded music has become more considered, contemplative, but without losing it’s muscular commitment to making you move. Performing live their skills are now well honed, and with lead singer Simo Lagnawi at the helm they know exactly how to draw a crowd in, and uplift them. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

The Canadian folk singer renowned for her purity of voice and composer of the ever-fresh ’Morning Dew’; once at the heart of Greenwich Village heyday when she sang at Gerdes Folk City with the likes of Paul Simon, and Bob Dylan. The UK’s premier purveyors of Cosmic Americana riding a wave of creativity and acclaim, with two successive classic albums Hollow Heart and On A Golden Shore. The spry octogenarian and the psychedelic cowboys proved a match ripe to be made. Since Bonnie’s reemergence, at Jarvis Cocker’s Meltdown, she’d been interacting with a host of London musicians, but when the Stars came onto her horizon she sensed she’d found the perfect accompanists for her new compositions. With no concrete plan they worked up a few songs, then went into Sean Read’s Famous Times to see what might happen. What might happen is now a forthcoming album with some new titles, notably the autobiographical ‘Dreams’ giving the lie to ‘Morning Dew’s finality, and opening up the future that former song closed down, an older favourite ‘Stay With Me Tonight’, and a revisit to Dino Valenti’s 60s anthem ‘Get Together’. Their album “Dreams” will be released on 11th July 2025 on Loose Music. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Jazz Sabbath plays new jazz arrangements of Black Sabbath songs. Although they presents themselves as a jazz trio formed in 1968 and the original writers of the tracks later made famous by Black Sabbath. Helmed by pianist Adam Wakeman (Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne), they explore the boundaries between jazz and the songs that defined heavy metal. Echoing already present jazz riffs and discovering new ones. Whether you choose to believe their backstory or not, with three albums high in the Billboard Jazz Chart, sold out shows worldwide and rave reviews from both the jazz and the rock media, the trio is quickly making its way (back) to the top of the jazz scene. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Stevie Martin has built a significant following and acclaim for her prolific online output which includes a series of regular viral sketches with Lola-Rose Maxwell which have amassed over 20 million views (3 million of which on Tiktok) two hit podcasts (Nobody Panic with Tessa Coates and Might Delete Later with Gina Martin) which collectively receive over 100,000 downloads a month, and a regular long-form improvised comedy book club on Twitch. A writer published everywhere from Vice to the Guardian, Stevie’s first book, Nobody Panic, was published by Hodder Studios and adapts her hit podcast.

The Dodge Brothers produce new songs written and performed in the old style -a hybrid of blues, rockabilly, jugband, skiffle and early rock’n’roll. Comprising Mike Hammond, Aly Hirji, (BBC film critic) Mark Kermode and Alex Hammond, The Dodge Brothers are renowned for their take on Classic Americana. Following their second album ‘Louisa and the Devil’, (‘wonderful stuff!’ -Whispering Bob Harris) the band recorded ‘The Sun Set’ (‘Marvellous new record” -Jools Holland) at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, using authentically old-fashioned recording techniques to recapture the spirit of a bygone age (a BBC Radio 2 Documentary was made following the band on this journey). Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Much lauded US singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews will be joining Melting Vinyl/Quarterhouse for this very intimate special headline show. After more than a decade on the road, the Phoenix-born songwriter, poet, and painter finally had the space to process all the highs and lows of a life of constants. She was finally ready to make a record of triumph, while not completely forgetting the years that made her.That record is her last album Loose Future. Her early pursuits led to her playing in punk bands in high school before becoming a touring member of Jimmy Eat World at just 18 years old, and from there Courtney went on to release a series of acclaimed albums. She garnered her first GRAMMY® Award nomination in the category of “Best Americana Album” for 2020's "Old Flowers’’. Meanwhile, the record closed out 2020 on year-end lists from Good Morning America, Magnet, and Uncut. This is an 18+ event.

BC Camplight is an England-based American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His 2005 album Hide, Run Away was released by One Little Indian and featured Cynthia G. Mason on vocals. Camplight's follow-up, Blink of a Nihilist, was released in 2007, and his third album came out in January 2015 on Bella Union.

Communion ONE presents: Fickle Friends \+ support Presented by Communion ONE. This is a 14+ event (u16s to be accompanied by an adult - adult must provide ID)

Nottingham indie four-piece Divorce are spearheaded by songwriting duo Tiger Cohen-Towell and Felix Mackenzie-Barrow. Initially meeting as teenagers through the city’s close-knit DIY scene, the band – completed by members Adam Peter Smith and Kasper Sandstrøm - came together as Divorce in mid-2021, releasing a slew of genre-defiant singles that quickly caught the attention of tastemakers the world over.

Following their hugely successful debut at Norwich Arts Centre in March 2025, Norwich Reggae Collective are thrilled to be returning for another electrifying performance. This vibrant eight-piece ensemble brings a fresh and dynamic take on reggae, infused with a big-band energy. Their sound seamlessly blends soulful vocals-led by a mesmerising female singer-with rich brass harmonies from saxophone, trombone, and trumpet, all driven by a powerhouse rhythm section of guitar, keyboard, bass, and drums. Expect an uplifting and high-energy set packed with incredible original tracks alongside reimagined reggae classics, all delivered with their signature melodic flair. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

1 in 6 adults in the UK will lose their hearing in their lifetime; two of those are Ray Bradshaw’s parents. The multi award winning comedian is back on tour with a brand-new show all about growing up as a CODA; A Child of Deaf Adults. His upbringing was nothing like the Oscar winning film and he’s here to tell you why. CODA is a funny, heartwarming show all about the brilliant things that happen when you grow up in a house where sign language is the first language used; whether it’s watching his dad shut his eyes to win any argument or beating his in-laws easily when they suggested playing charades against a deaf family on Christmas Day. Ray’s previous shows Deaf Com One and Doppelginger were huge successes and sold-out theatres across the world. As this show is all about growing up with deaf parents every show of CODA will have a BSL interpreter. Ray has previously supported John Bishop on his UK arena tour after John described him as ‘one of the best comedians in the country’.

Genre-blending folk band The Rabbitts have been described as "ethereal and understated" on BBC Radio 6 Music. Their unique and colourful sound is characterised by delicate harmonies and an intricately interwoven tapestry of mandolin, guitar, bass, and drums. The Norwich band started 2025 with a 15-date tour of the UK and have just announced a follow up tour for the later half of the year celebrating the release of their upcoming album. The album will be a collection of the 4 EPs the band has been creating and releasing in a series to purposefully explore some of the different moods and influences that have shaped them to date. They are an ever evolving group who are constantly creating and rarely staying still. Presented by Hot Box Live Community Interest This is an 18+ event

Samba Touré’s music is characterized by hypnotic guitar grooves radiating with the intensity of the desert sun. It transcends borders, creating an authentic and groundbreaking sonic landscape-a journey of emotional depth and rhythmic brilliance where tradition meets innovation, resonating with the spirit of Northern Mali. Renowned Malian guitar legend, he is celebrated for his distinctive style that not only mirrors but also elevates the enduring legacy of the legendary Ali Farka Touré, with whom he toured worldwide. The genesis of their association traces back to the 90s when Ali Farka Touré discovered the young singer while he played with Farafina Lolo, Samba’s initial group, which gained immense popularity.

The trio plays folk/blues rock with rich harmonies, and a soulful sound in its rawest form.