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!

Police Dog Hogan are a high-energy and eclectic eight-piece, combining fiddle, trumpet, mandolin, drums and guitars with four-part harmonies in an exuberant and genre-defying fusing of country, pop, folk, and rocking urban bluegrass. Much-loved Guardian columnist Tim Dowling adds his banjo to the musical mix. The Sunday Times has described them as “wonderful”; the Telegraph named them one of its ‘favourite new bands”; Mark Radcliffe on Radio 2 said a “great night out was guaranteed” at their joyful shows; and veteran DJ Johnnie Walker praises their gigs as “a really good, fun time”. Eliot James (of Kaiser Chiefs, Bloc Party, Noah and the Whale, and Two Door Cinema Club fame) produced the band’s second CD, and Al Scott (Seth Lakeman, Oysterband, The Levellers, Asian Dub Foundation) oversaw the new album, ‘Wild By the Side of the Road’, which spent several weeks in the official UK Americana charts. Police Dog Hogan were one of only three UK bands invited to Nashville to perform at the prestigious Americana Music Association Awards, where DJ Bob Harris – in town for the awards – snapped them up for a recording that has become one of the most-watched YouTube videos on his “Under the Apple Tree Sessions” channel.

Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2024 show Side Eye, Rachel Fairburn is back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate. Expect nepo babies, middle class rock stars, terrifying mothers, biting social commentary and lots of big laughs.

Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow, a small town in the southeast of Ireland. After moving to Dublin in 2012, they quickly became a staple of the live music and session scene in Ireland, playing their own original songs as well as folk songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America.

The Ultimate Stone Roses are the only tribute to the Roses to hail from Manchester. Each member is a die hard fan of the original band who has dedicated themselves to mastering the music of their heroes. Playing songs from the seminal first album, the second coming and early fan favourites like 'Sally Cinnamon' and 'Mersey Paradise', the Ultimate Stone Roses give their audiences the most authentic Stone Roses experience possible.

Jazz Sabbath is a jazz trio from Great Britain that plays new jazz arrangements of Black Sabbath songs. Although the band presents itself as a jazz trio founded in 1968 and the original authors of the tracks later made famous by Black Sabbath. Helmed by pianist Adam Wakeman (Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne since 2004), Jazz Sabbath explores the boundaries between jazz and the songs that defined heavy metal, revisiting existing jazz riffs and discovering new ones. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

An iconic Saharan rock band, Tamikrest was formed in 2006 by Ousmane Ag Mossa, Cheikh Ag Tiglia, and Aghaly Ag Mohamedine in Tinzawaten, on the border between Algeria and Mali. Inspired by the musical heritage of Tinariwen, and driven by the desire to amplify the oppressed voice of the Kel Tamasheq (Tuareg) people, the group quickly made their mark.

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ian Smith (co-host of the Northern News podcast) heads back out on tour with a new show about stress, love and buying a magic spell off Amazon. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and The Stand Up Sketch Show - and heard on The News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth, Just A Minute and his own Radio 4 series, Ian Smith is Stressed.

Yetii are an acoustic piano trio from Bristol playing a mix of original compositions and their arrangements of popular tunes. Their album “Inner Worlds” has been released to widespread critical acclaim including from BBC Radio 3, JazzFM, Jazzwise, and All About Jazz. Alex Veitch - piano, compositions Ashley John Long - double bass Alex Goodyear - drums The trio combines flowing melodies with expansive group improvisations, interlocking grooves and evolving soundscapes. Yetii have built their following through a sold-out monthly residency in Bristol over the last 5 years, including collaborations with Parliamentary Award winner Arun Ghosh, Edition’s Ant Law, and Mercury award nominee Laura Jurd. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

The House of Love were one of the great bands of the proto-Britpop era of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Following their critically acclaimed 1988 Creation Records debut, The House of Love signed to Fontana Recordings the following year and embarked on four years of non-stop recording and touring that would take them into the mainstream.

Stone Foundation are a British soul band known for their energetic fusion of classic soul, jazz, and rhythm and blues, woven with socially conscious lyrics.

“Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show” is a night of fast, and fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories, songs and laugh out loud surrealism. All deftly conjured up on the spot and based on suggestions by you: The Audience! These two masters of Comedy Improvisation are joined by two fabulous guests each week to create cascades of laughter and joyful silliness.

Proudly Presented by Live Nation in association with UTA & Ebdon Management New stand-up show from award-winning comedian Jacob Hawley. Politics for idiots, feminism for lads, love stories for louts and self-care for those who don’t care. As seen on The Russell Howard Hour (Sky1), Ladhood (BBC3), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Secrets of the Comedy Circuit (ITVX). Over 4 million views online. Age 16+

\+ support The Felice Brothers are an American folk-rock / Americana band formed in 2006 in the Catskill Mountains of New York. They’re known for their raw, rootsy sound blending folk, country, blues, and rock - often compared to artists like Bob Dylan and The Band. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Real Farmer is a Dutch (post-)punk band from Groningen, known for an energetic, gritty, and DIY-focused sound.

The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band has performed in 38 countries and 48 states. They have been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, Living Blues, Elmore, donned the cover of Vintage Guitar Magazine, have been #1 on the Billboard, iTunes and Sirius XM Blues Charts and have been nominated for three Blues Music Awards by the Blues Foundation in Memphis. The Indianapolis Star listed Reverend Peyton as one of the top 25 Hoosier musicians of all time. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Eclectic Cornish cosmic folk collective Blind Yeo are one of the south-west’s most exciting new bands, receiving play and warm praise from BBC 6 Music.

Lily Seabird’s life has been in perpetual motion, spending nearly half of that time on the road performing her own music and as a touring bassist. While she thrives in transit, back home she is anchored by ‘Trash Mountain’, a pink house surrounded by other artists situated on a decommissioned landfill site at the back of Burlington’s Old North End.

The Bug Club's name does a good job of introducing the band and their music: a tight-knit, collaborative effort focussed on telling tales of the everyday that we often take for granted, shot through with humour and riffs-a-plenty. Comprising the creative trio of Sam Willmett (guitar/vocals), Tilly Harris (bass/vocals) & Dan Matthew (drums), The Bug Club formed in 2016 in the little-known rock n' roll hotbed that is Caldicot, Monmouthshire. The band were signed by Bingo Records in Autumn 2020, and released their first single 'We Don't Need Room For Lovin'' in Feb 2021. EPs Launching Moondream One and Pure Particles followed, along with standalone releases Intelectuals and Two Beauties. Initially championed by BBC 6 Music's Marc Riley, along with Adam Walton and Huw Stephens on Radio Cymru, The Bug Club have since earned the support of DJs, fellow artists and press worldwide. Sold-out tours across the UK and in Europe paved the way for a 2023 which will see the band play further afield to an ever-growing loyal fanbase, who can look forward to a number of new releases from the trio this year. Three groovy peas in a far out pod!

Alternative folk six-piece Madra Salach announce their debut Ireland and UK headline tour kicking off with Cork on Feb 5th before performances in Clonakilty, Galway, Listowel, Limerick and Dundalk. Their first UK date is Glasgow on March 18th and with their final show of the run in London on March 26. The full list of dates are below. The news follows last weeks announcement of their debut EP Its a Hell of an Age featuring recent singles I Was Just A Boy and "Blue & Gold" which The Line of Best Fit, So Young, The Independent and more rushed out to praise, and Deb Grant championed 6 Music. The group took the Irish indie circuit by storm this summer and rammed their debut London show this month at The George with a word of mouth buzz that saw feverish crowd responses to yet-to-be-released songs on the EP. Snapped up by Erin Barker from T-Time for management and having recently impressed at Left of the Dial, the band are one of the must see acts at Live At Leeds, The Great Escape: First 50 and Eurosonic.

Featured in Total Guitars 2024 ‘Greatest Blues Guitarists Of All Time’ readers poll, Lister is considered by many to be one of the most exciting contemporary blues guitarists around today. Known not only for his exceptional guitar playing, he is also a highly regarded songwriter whose passion for music crosses genres, effortlessly combining blues, soul, Americana, rock and sometimes even pop elements. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Known for his introspective folk-pop and worldly perspective, Josh Rouse has built a reputation as a critically acclaimed and perennially reliable singer/songwriter. Born in Nebraska, Josh Rouse moved to various cities throughout his childhood and subsequent musical career, driven at first by his father’s military career and later by his desire to take inspiration from different environments. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

A fusion of ancestral tribal music and Saharan Blues, Daraa Tribes comes from the oasis town of Tagounite in the Daraa River Valley of Morocco, with each member originating from a different tribe, bringing with them diverse music traditions to create an eclectic style only to be found in the oases of the North African Sahara. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Claudio Constantini is a pianist, bandoneonist, and composer whose music bridges classical tradition and contemporary innovation. With performances in prestigious venues like Wigmore Hall, Teatro Real, and Konzerthaus Vienna, and collaborations with major orchestras, he has established himself as a leading figure in instrumental music today. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Forged out of the traditional music scenes of Scotland and Ireland-yet influenced by the sounds of the Balkans, North America, and far beyond-Dallahan have spent over a decade guiding audiences through a musical world tour of their own making. Their dazzling live show, marked by restless creativity and stunning virtuosity, has come to be defined by its refusal to sit still. Guitarist and singer Jack Badcock, banjo player Ciaran Ryan, accordionist Andrew Waite, and fiddler Benedict Morris form the band that has evolved continuously while somehow remaining rooted in the traditions that first brought them together. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

The duo of DJ Moneyshot and Rackabeat have been delighting dance-floors and lighting up the airwaves since forming The Allergies and releasing their debut album in 2016. Year in, year out, they’ve sharpened their skills on the turntables and in the studio, dropping one dynamite record after another. Touring the world, clocking up A List status and Album of The Day gongs at BBC Radio 6 Music, as well as sound tracking international ad and TV campaigns, the pair show no signs of slowing. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

The Electric Swing Circus is a live 6-piece fusion of saucy 20’s swing and stomping electro beats. With an explosive sound that reverberates back through time, the ESC hotfoot their way through everything from, rock to electronica, house, big beat and rock n roll, all with their own unique style of swing. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

From Derby, the band comprises of John Hartwell -- Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, Arran Day -- Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals, Jon Hallam -- Bass, Dan Southall -- Drums. Collectively influenced by the likes of John Mayer, Rival Sons, Joe Bonamassa, Marcus Bonfanti, Black Stone Cherry and Royal Blood, These Wicked Rivers love writing huge sounding riffs and combining them with epic guitar solos! Fusing the classic rock sounds of Cream with modern blues riffs akin to Joe Bonamassa and John Mayer, they have rapidly developed a cult following in the East Midlands. With their solid collection of self composed material and marrying old-school musicianship with a youthful intensity, they have brought old-style blues rock into the twenty first century!

Formed in 2010, A Thousand Horses blends southern rock, classic country and americana. Over the last 15 years, the band have released four albums, launched their own record label Highway Sound, and played over 500 shows worldwide. Their debut album Southernality, released in 2015, reached no. 3 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, with their song ‘Smoke’ earning recognition as the first debut single for a group to reach no. 1 on the Country Airplay charts that decade. Their most recent album The Outside, released in 2024 via their own label, was dubbed by Rolling Stone as a “sturdy, melodic country-rock record” that “captures the group at their most self-assured and defiant”. Presented by Senbla. This is a 16+ event - you may be asked to prove your age and if you are not able to show valid ID, you may be refused entry. Valid ID includes passports, driving licences, over 16+ zip oyster photocard and citizen cards. Photocopies will not be accepted.

In February 2018, breath-taking post-classical artist Poppy Ackroyd released her first full-length album with One Little Indian Records, Resolve. A classically trained pianist, violinist, producer, and composer, Ackroyd turned heads in the neo-classical world with her previous works Escapement and Feathers, as well as her involvement in Hidden Orchestra (Tru Thoughts). However, Resolve saw Ackroyd receive global acclaim from critics and new fans alike, with a sold out Barbican show and then another at Southbank Centre's Purcell Rooms to boot. The unique musician returned at the start of the year newly signed to Bjork's label One Little Indian Records, fresh off the back of an acoustic mini-album Sketches and set to release her brand new self-produced full-length record her most ambitious and progressive piece of work to date. The ground-breaking album explores life's constant challenges, and many of the songs are extremely personal to Poppy. In her own words: 'Resolve is about the determination to embrace the good things in life whilst dealing with unexpected and challenging difficulties. Finding the light in the dark, facing sadness and loss head on, and developing a growing inner strength.' Although a keen collaborator outside of her solo work having created soundtracks for film, dance, physical theatre and radio Resolve is the first record for which Poppy employed other players, including Manu Delago (Bjork, Cinematic Orchestra, Anoushka Shankar) playing hang, Mike Lesirge (Bonobo, Andreya Triana) playing clarinets and flute, and Jo Quail on cello. On opening track Paper, the musician creatively recorded and manipulated experimental beats, born from using paper over piano strings. The principal melody on Stems was created using a combination of pianino (a very small toy piano) and wine glasses. The piece sound-tracked a Bafta-winning short animation by Ainslie Henderson. Trains, the lead single from the album, simulates the sounds, movement, speed and changing scenery of a train journey. The track's accompanying time-lapse video has won 12 awards, including the Gold Movie Awards and South London Shorts. Ackroyd creates percussive textures from traditional classical instruments, and the result is almost the emulation of an entire orchestra, using very few instruments combined with the artist's incredible production skills. The intelligent artist works by recording improvised contemporary classical piano motifs and then rearranging and manipulating these sounds digitally. The result is a fantastic fusion of acoustic and electronic in a post-classical setting. 'Resolve puts her comfortably on par with neo-classical giants Nils Frahm, Max Richter and Hauschka' MOJO 'Occupying a space somewhere between Nils Frahm and warped electronic composer Anna Meredith' Q Magazine AGE RESTRICTION: This show is 14+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Blending folk pastoralism with swampy 60s Americana, The Hanging Stars sound like the missing link between the California desert sun and the grey skies of London Town. The album was recorded between LA, Nashville and Walthamstow, with each of these vastly different places leaving an indelible mark on the songs. Their debut album Over the Silvery Lake came out in March 2016. The band is made up of songwriter, singer and guitarist Richard Olson, Sam Ferman on bass, Paulie Cobra on drums, Patrick Ralla on banjo, guitar, keyboards and assorted instruments, with pedal steel courtesy of Horse and Joe Harvey Whyte.

\+ support Randon Hand bring their trademark collisions of ska, metal and rap to the stage again. Expect dancefloor chaos and fist-pumping anthems. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Brown Horse return with their third album Total Dive. Their strongest and most grounded work to date, it showcases a new level of skill and assurance in the Norwich, UK band’s thoughtful lyricism and musicality. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

With her third album, composer and bandleader Jasmine Myra has stepped confidently into the next stage of her unique musical explorations. ‘Where Light Settles’ is a cohesive artistic statement from a distinctive and confident voice in UK music, and a significant evolution from the critically acclaimed ‘Horizons’ (2022) and ‘Rising’ (2024). Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

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.

Martin Harley is a supremely talented acoustic roots and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with a burgeoning global reputation. Renowned for his prowess as a slide guitarist, Martin is almost unique in the UK in his playing lap slide. During year-round worldwide touring he’s absorbed a plethora of diverse influences, honing his craft into the classic song-writing style he possesses today. In the US, Martin has headlined Music City Roots in Nashville and toured coast to coast with ZZ Ward, Delta Rae and opened for Iron and Wine, Bruce Hornsby, Five for Fighting, World Party, Beth Hart, Joe Bonamassa amongst many others.

Militarie Gun can’t be stopped. In just two short years since their inception, the Los Angeles-based group have been turning heads with a menacing-yet-melodic sound that’s impossible to ignore and a creative drive that borders on obsession. Formed in 2020, Militarie Gun is defined by the musical restlessness of vocalist/mastermind Ian Shelton. “I’ve always been the kind of person who’s very compelled to do things,” he explains. “Everything suddenly becomes urgent, and that’s how I feel about songwriting—it’s just something I have to do when the inspiration comes.” The band–whose lineup has expanded to include guitarists Nick Cogan and William Acuña, drummer Vince Nguyen, and bassist Max Epstein–draw on a wide range of influences to make something that sounds combative yet accessible, and undeniably their own. There’s the unhinged guitarwork of Born Against, the propulsive cadences of hip hop, the up-front bass of Fugazi–and most importantly, the hooks. Militarie Gun’s songs are instantly memorable, employing a melodic sensibility that’s just as informed by the work of Robert Pollard and Paul McCartney as it is by Black Flag. All Roads Lead To The Gun (Deluxe) marks the culmination of the group’s first two years but the 12 songs make it clear that Militarie Gun’s caustic-yet-catchy sound can’t be easily contained within just hardcore or pop songwriting. This is an ever-evolving band can go in any direction they might want–and Militarie Gun are just getting started.

In today's fast-paced mid-apocalyptic world it can feel like a waste of time to speak about time at all. Why dwell on the past when we could just live in the present because the future won't shut up about how bad it's going to be? But with This Is The Kit, the pseudonym of songwriter / banjo strummer / pinhole camera lover / Winchester UK born Paris dweller Kate Stables, we're going to have to give time just a modicum of consideration. Because not only is Kate still here and making albums of cataclysmic honesty and welcoming tonal embraces, they are continuing to grow, which is probably the only smart way to move forward through time. This Is The Kit's music places companionship at a premium, so being welcomed into its space feels like an obvious privilege, on record and in concert hall with her stellar supporting cast of Rozi Plain (bass), Jamie Whitby-Coles (drums) and Neil Smith (guitar). And at this current point in our confusing history, continuing to be here at all, to stand tall and make music to gather to, that's a heroic act. Joyful survival as an act of time-wasting, I'll take that any day of the week. Look to This Is The Kit to spend at least one day of your week this year, I guarantee it will be time well wasted. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. Under 14 to be accompanied by an adult

Beth Orton Live in Liverpool. One of the most unique and beguiling voices in British music.

\+ support Lol Tolhurst is best known as a founding member of The Cure - one the most influential, successful and critically acclaimed bands of all time. The musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee has also performed music with various projects, became an author with the release of his 2016 memoir Cured - The Tale Of Two Imaginary Boys, and co-created the podcast Curious Creatures. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Cut Capers are an explosive 9-piece who have built a killer reputation for their live shows; ultra-high energy experiences, with epic arrangements, booming brass hooks, and scintillating solos.

\+ supports Popes of Chillitown play ska/dub/punk with a progressive edge. Impossible to tie down and with enough energy to power a small city, their songs take you on journeys through punk, two-tone, rock, hip-hop, reggae, drum & bass, dub, metal and more. Renowned for their energetic live shows they have amassed a loyal following over the years. Since 2011, Popes have released 3 well-received albums, 2 EPs, toured the UK with Fishbone, Voodoo Glow Skulls & The Slackers as well as doing extensive headline touring of their own across the UK & Europe. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Two powerhouses of the British folk scene team up for a one-off night of uplifting folk music. Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys and Honey & The Bear are multi-award winning pioneers in their distinct brands of unique modern folk music. Rooted in the landscapes and stories of East Anglia and the wider British Isles, the two bands share multiple members in common, who blend traditional folk instruments and sounds with modern songwriting and musicianship. The two bands have teamed up to create a singular live show experience, featuring some of the best musicians, songwriters and storytellers the UK folk scene has to offer. Presented by Norwich Arts Centre. This is an 14+ event

Newen Afrobeat proposes a unique sound, with a proposal of cultural integration between Latin America and Africa and an energetic and colourful staging without ever leaving aside the social message that characterizes each of its lyrics. Chilean afrobeat pioneers Newen Afrobeat, with years of sonic trajectory, have been opening space within the world music, jazz and global afrobeat music scenes with outstanding appearances in important events such as Womad, Womex, Felabration Nigeria, Jazz Festival in Montreal and presentations in more than 20 countries in Latin America, North America, Africa and Europe.