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Hacktivist land in East Anglia for two high-impact, limited-capacity shows that will leave a mark. Expect a collision of crushing grooves, hardcore bite and razor-edged energy. This gig is stacked top to bottom. Water Lines step in as special guests and main support, bringing serious weight and atmosphere. Vendetta UKHC deliver straight-up urgency and pit fuel, while Knocked for Six kick things off with pure intensity and no let-up. If you want a show that feels like a moment, this is it.

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The Roles of Fire: Interactive Game (28/04/2026, 11:00)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:48:58 Z

Join UEA School of Global Development to learn about all things fire with their famous Fire Game, as seen at Norwich Science Festival!

Learn about the way fire is used, and celebrated, all over the world, chat with friends and take a break from studies!

28th of April- Julian Study Centre 3.02- 11am-12:50pm

Free and open to everyone.

Thrutopian Writing: Navigating the Future (27/04/2026, 15:00)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:47:46 Z

Join Creative Writing Activism organisation Norwich Writers Rebel for a climate-centric creative writing workshop.

Take action, chat with friends, create beautiful poems, short stories and more!

All materials provided

27th of April- Elizabeth Fry 01.02- 3-4:50pm

Free and open to everyone.

Rewriting Humanity's Story through AI & Climate Change (27/04/2026, 12:00)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:45:50 Z

AI and Climate Change are having massive impacts on society, rewriting our story.

Join Willem from Friends Of the Earth as he shows how humanity can live more sustainably if we adopt different stories.

Talk with Q+A from students at the end!

27th of April- Julian Study Centre 1.02- 12-2:50pm

Free and open to everyone.

Eaton Park Litter Pick (26/04/2026, 10:30)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:43:18 Z

Join UEA Tap to clean up our community!

Help us litter pick around Eaton Park and surrounding areas, supporting people and wildlife in our local community.

Free and Open to Everyone

Meet at entrance to Eaton Park.

Bring a packed lunch for after if you like!

Politics & Prices- all things energy (24/04/2026, 14:00)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:36:35 Z

Join Norwich Greenpeace to talk about their latest campaigns.

They'll talk all things energy, from politics to prices. Find out how to lobby against new oil and gas, how to take action against big oil, and all about the price of energy.

24th of April- Julian Study Centre 3.02- 2-2:50pm

Free and open to everyone.

Mural Creation Workshop (23/04/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:35:03 Z

Take a break from studies and help create a UEA community mural!

Drop into our session in the Hive and help create a giant UEA community mural!

Add your style, your design, leave your legacy!

All materials provided.

23rd of April- The Hive- 1pm-5pm.

Free and open to everyone.

Net Zero, UEA & Higher Education (22/04/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:19:44 Z

Is UEA behind on it's climate commitments? What does action for Net Zero currently look like in the Higher Education Sector? Join Norwich Business School Professor Jack Whybrow and colleagues to explore Net Zero commitments in the Higher Education sector, UEA's ranking and how action is taken.

Talk with student Q+A.

22nd of April- Lecture Theatre 3- 1pm-2pm.

Free and open to everyone.

Tom A. Smith (16/04/2026, 19:30)

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:20:05 Z

Tom A Smith knows exactly what his beloved Bruce Springsteen meant when he sang, “We learned more from a three-minute record than we ever learned in school.” The 21-year-old songwriter – Sunderland born, bred and proud – has, by his own admission, never been the academic type. Instead, his greatest lessons have all arrived with a guitar in his hand. “It’s how I’ve made sense of the world and everything that’s happened in my life,” Tom says. “It’s just always been such a constant part of who I am.”

He’s not wrong. Tom first picked up the instrument at four years old. By eight, he was onstage for the very first time; at 10, he was stepping out at Glastonbury. Going on to secondary school, while his classmates would come in on a Monday morning with their homework in hand, Tom would instead return with pictures and videos of his weekends spent opening for Catfish And The Bottlemen or The Lathums in front of thousands of people.

“Whether it was playing pubs or festivals or these massive shows, all I wanted since I got that first taste was to be onstage,” Tom says. “Maybe it’s being the middle child – it’s a bit of the attention-seeker in me coming out…”

Attention is something that Tom has not been in short supply of. Sam Fender is a noted close friend and vocal supporter. Miles Kane was so impressed by seeing Tom open for him that he immediately suggested the two collaborate in the studio. Elton John has lauded him on his Apple Music radio show, and handpicked him for his 2022 Farewell Yellow Brick Road show in London’s Hyde Park. He’s found champions in BBC Radio 1 (Jack Saunders, Greg James), Absolute Radio and Radio X; NME, Clash, Dork and The Times. He’s already shared stages and bills with Courteeners, James, Billy Bragg and Gang Of Youths, and appeared at Radio 1’s Big Weekend and Leeds Festival.

It’s all a world away from the quiet cul-de-sac in Houghton-le-Spring, a picturesque town a half-dozen miles outside Sunderland, where Smith grew up, his love of music passed down from his dad, who today serves as a de facto tour manager come driver and merch operator.

It’s there that the likes of Detroit Social Club’s Chris McCourtie and Dale Knight and The Futureheads’ Barry Hyde would come over to deliver guitar tutoring, have a kick-about around the living room, or indulge in Tom’s second love of video games (Tom’s proficiency at the FIFA football games, for which he once ranked amongst the top 0.5% of online players in the world, comes a close second to matching his musical prodigiousness). It’s there that he fell in love with artists as diverse as Jake Bugg, Leonard Cohen, Led Zeppelin and Radiohead, and the “lost art” of the album. And it’s there that, during the Covid lockdown, Tom hand-built a home studio in which he would be free to pen hundreds and hundreds of demos, exploring his evolving sound and songwriting craft – slick guitar licks and big-hearted hooks, but considered introspection, too. When he’s not on the road, Tom can be found here most days, working on new material from morning to night, or utilising a keen interest in music production to help write and record other up-and-coming artists – all much to the neighbours’ delight.

“Great songwriting for me is about storytelling,” Tom says. “The greatest songs are written about the biggest, most important thing in people’s lives. Speaking about something that is deeply personal to you, but doing so in a universal way that anyone can connect with, is a special thing. I take great inspiration from writing that’s working class and speaks to people’s real lives.”

Family, community and a roll-your-sleeves up work ethic are engrained in the fabric of who Tom is, values that he attributes to growing up in this former shipbuilding powerhouse corner of England’s North East. His love for his city is deeply rooted. Tom is a familiar and popular face in community spaces such as Pop Recs, The Bunker – for whom he played a pair of fundraising headline shows last year – and The Fire Station. He is an ardent supporter of the city’s underdog football team, a one-time mascot and season-ticket holder whose earliest adventures in songwriting were based on childhood day-dreams of goalscoring glory. He will soon begin work on his debut film role, portraying a young Dave Stewart in a musical memoir of the Eurythmics’ man’s early years – a coming-of-age story intrinsically linked to his native Sunderland.

Yet Tom knows all too well of the challenges of growing up in a city so removed from the opportunity and thinking of the London elite and the powerhouse south of the country, too. He was devastated and left feeling “disconnected” from his home following the destruction wrought on the city by the “shameful” 2024 riots, a photograph of a burned out car outside one of his favourite community hubs The Peacock etched into his mind to this day. Tom sighs when he speaks of how many of his school peer group have begun echoing dangerous, divisive rhetoric maligning marginalised groups. “We live in a very terrifying and selfish world right now,” he says. “But I have hope, because that’s not the Sunderland I see every day, or the Sunderland I want to celebrate. This city and the world are full of good people whose voices need to be heard louder.”

Tom’s own voice comes ever more into focus on forthcoming EP Say What You Want, his first release since signing with legendary label Fiction Records (The Cure, St Vincent, Tame Impala). Written at a time of reflection and change in Tom’s life, capturing a moment in which his awareness of moving “from being a kid into being an adult” is at the forefront of his mind, the release finds its author exploring themes of identity, self, and the face we choose to show the world – and that we choose to keep behind closed doors.

Lead single Fashion pokes fun at “the stupidity of how hiding behind materialistic items gives you a level of confidence”, while What serves as an anthem “for the people who don’t feel they are the coolest or most outgoing, but have something they want to show or say about themselves”. I Don’t Blame You and Beautiful Way find Smith exploring deconstructed, synth driven sounds, the latter a tender rumination of “how the image that people have of you is not all that it seems”. An atmospheric cover of California alt.rockers The God Machine’s It’s All Over doesn’t so much bring down the curtain on this collection, this moment in time, as leave the door wide open: to new sounds, new styles, new revelations.

The release constitutes a “journey”, Tom says. It’s one that begins to not just uncover hitherto hidden aspects to Tom’s musical craft, but his own story, too – bridging the person and artist Tom has been, is today, and is becoming. It’s right there in the title – a freedom to embrace who you are, and what you want to tell the world. As Tom attests: “Authenticity in my writing is the most important thing to me; knowing that I’m not holding anything back. This EP is the first step in living up to that.”

Derby Day 2026 (22/04/2026, 08:30)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:06:48 +0100

Derby Day 2026 – UEA vs Essex 🏆🔥

The 24th edition of the long-running rivalry between UEA Sport and the Essex Blades. On Wednesday 22 April, this year's varsity is shaping up to be a very close one - with over 40 UEA teams facing off to bring home the glory for the 12th consecutive win!

2 universities.
30+ fixtures.
1 campus.
And a whole lot of UEA pride.

Wear your colours. Bring your mates. Make some noise. Let’s make it a Derby Day to remember!

Event Locations

Fixtures will take place across several hubs around the University of Essex campus:

Sports Arena – Basketball, Volleyball, Netball, Dance and Cheerleading
Sports Centre – Archery, Badminton, Table Tennis, Dodgeball, Judo, Futsal and Squash
Outdoor Pitches & Courts – Football, Rugby, Hockey, Lacrosse, Cricket, Baseball, Tennis and American Football
Square 3 – Pole Fitness and Pool
Additional events will take place off campus at UEA Sportspark (Athletics & Swimming) and Lexden Wood Golf Club (Golf).

Event Times

Facilities open: From 08:30
First fixtures: From 09:00
Final fixtures finish: Around 20:00
Medal presentations: Held throughout the day on Square 3.

Bring your friends, wear your colours, and come support Team UEA in an action-packed day of sport, rivalry, and university pride. 💙🏅

thrown (16/06/2026, 19:30)

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:05:11 +0100

thrown is a Swedish hardcore/metalcore band from Stockholm, featuring vocalist Marcus Lundqvist, guitarists Johan Liljeblad and Andreas Malm, and drummer/producer Buster Odeholm. The band debuted in 2022 with their EP Extended Pain, followed by their debut full-length
album Excessive Guilt in 2024, which earned them the “Best Breakthrough Album” award at the Heavy Music Awards 2025, while winning “Best Breakthrough Live Artist” in 2024. After consistently being on tour since the formation of the band, they’ve made themselves a name as an outstanding live act and one of the fastest growing heavy bands on the planet.

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Vieira and the Silvers (12/06/2026, 19:00)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:50:05 +0100

London newcomers Vieira and The Silvers take their classic rock and proto-punk heroes by the hand and tastefully subvert expectations. Nostalgic sensibilities, contrasted by flashes of dynamic art-rock, indie, soul and disco, set the sextet apart from mere revivalism, and establish them as a compelling modern rock band.

Songs which are often tangled up in an existential angst or a rat-race disillusionment, when coupled by frontman Diogo Vieira da Silva’s characterfully zany performance, make for an act as theatrical as it is thought provoking. Two guitars handled by Ben Curling and Ethan Faith respectively, enable the band to chop and swap rhythm and lead lines, properly paying homage to their classic rock forefathers. The tenor saxophone played by Cormac Coyle, wailing exuberantly through the louder moments, and then adding rich, melodic colour in softer breaks, serves as a distinguishing feature of the sextet’s sound. The rhythm section — Reece Dean on bass and Lennon Donaldson on drums — anchor the band’s dynamics with precision and flair, enabling seamless exchanges between swaggering blues-rock, unexpected detours, and passages of mellow groove-laden soul.

Vieira and The Silvers began in Norwich, UK in 2022, where Diogo Vieira da Silva first earned attention for a one-man incarnation of the band, quickly becoming a local favourite through a string of energetic live shows. The band notably headlined and sold out several hometown venues multiple times, including Norwich Arts Centre and Voodoo Daddy’s Showroom, before Vieira da Silva relocated to London in 2024, where the acquisition of new members evolved the project from a solo vision into a collaborative, fully fledged band. Since 2024, the current lineup continues to push the sound into bolder, more sculpted territory, and Vieira and The Silvers have supported artists such as New Candys, Magic Shoppe, and Full Flower Moon Band on sold-out bills across the UK, appearing at festivals including Left of the Dial (Rotterdam) and Red Rooster Festival (UK), and headlined multiple London venues such as The Old Blue Last, Paper Dress Vintage, and The Strongroom — all to capacity crowds.

The London sextet now prepare to unveil their debut five-track EP ‘Well Fed, Fully Clothed, and Completely Sane’, recorded with producer Sean Read (Iggy Pop, Mark Lanegan, Gabriels) at Famous Times Studio in Hackney. The debut EP, scheduled for release in February of 2026, serves as a first proper glimpse into Vieira and The Silvers’ ambitious creative world — venturesome, full of energy, and characteristically theatrical.

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The Waterfront Studio | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

Arkayla (02/10/2026, 19:30)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:41:11 +0100

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Bursting onto the scene with a string of singles, Manchester’s Arkayla and their powerful songwriting and dynamic live sell-out performances have seen them receive nods from CLASH, 1883, Earmilk, Radio X’s John Kennedy and BBC Radio London’s Gary Crowley. Since their formation, Arkayla have quickly gained a widespread reputation for their whirlwind brand of layered guitar tones and telling lyrics. Their dreamlike musical innovations are inspired by a decade-spanning set of influences, with each member bringing their own unique flare to the table.

The Waterfront Studio | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

Y2K vs 2010s (23/04/2026, 22:30)

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:46:07 Z

Y2K vs 2010s is back with another term of certified 00s/10s throwback bangers.

Cha cha slide through the biggest 00s and 10s hits and pick up the cheapest drink deals going. Head to barsu during day and then dance the night away with those cheap snakebites!

barsu and LCR are rolling back prices with 30% off all drinks all day and night!

Time to flaunt those vintage vibes – grab your denim sets, cargo pants, and velour tracksuits 'cause we’re diving into a night of pure nostalgia like it’s '00s all over again. Think Britney in her crop top phase, Destiny’s Child matching sets or Brad Pitt in the Jennifer Aniston era. Get ready for retro riffs and fabulous fashion flashbacks and hey, be thankful those flip phones are ancient history – at least you won’t miss capturing these vibes!!

We’re also going into music from the 2010s with music from Taylor Swift / One Direction / Katy Perry / Bruno Mars / Rihanna / Lady Gaga / Fall Out Boy / Imagine Dragons / Dua Lipa / Justin Bieber / Jason Derulo / Ariana Grande and loads more! Don’t hesitate, grab a ticket before it’s too late, because this is a party you don’t want to skip!

Last entry 00:30

18+

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, or feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks

The Divine Comedy (27/06/2026, 18:30)

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:34:20 +0100

The Divine Comedy is the alias of Neil Hannon, a Northern Irish pop singer/songwriter with aspirations of becoming a chamber pop fusion of Scott Walker, Morrissey, and Electric Light Orchestra.

During the early '90s, he built up a strong cult following with a pair of idiosyncratic, critically acclaimed records before his third album, Casanova, became a mainstream success in the wake of Brit-pop's popularity. Subsequent outings like Absent Friends (2004), Bang Goes the Knighthood (2010), and Office Politics (2019) continued to toe the line between majestic orchestral pop and clever, irony-ridden indie rock.

In addition to his work with Divine Comedy, Hannon has composed the themes for the popular British TV shows Father Ted and The IT Crowd, and has collaborated with Pugwahs's Thomas Walsh under the moniker the Duckworth Lewis Method.

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Meltdown (30/05/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:58:42 +0100

Meltdown is the longest-running and Norwich’s No.1 alternative club night.

£2 entry before Midnight!!!

£4 | £5 On The Door

The Waterfront goes cashless in 2026! - If you attending an upcoming event please bring a valid card for payment, cash will no longer be accepted as a payment method at the box office, bar or cloakroom.

New look for 2026

Fresh resident DJs

Riverside garden

Drink deals

Expect to hear all your favourite indie, rock, metal, pop punk, emo, alt dance and guilty pleasures such as:

My Chemical Romance // Paramore // Fall Out Boy // Panic! At The Disco // Good Charlotte // Blink-182 // Green Day // Sum 41 // All Time Low // Wheatus // Avril Lavigne // Neck Deep // The Story So Far // Hot Mulligan

Chappell Roan // Olivia Rodrigo // Sabrina Carpenter // Charli XCX // Billie Eilish // Doja Cat // Lorde

Bring Me The Horizon // A Day To Remember // Pierce The Veil // You Me At Six // Enter Shikari // Sleeping With Sirens // Bullet For My Valentine // Electric Callboy

Arctic Monkeys // The 1975 // Florence & The Machine // Two Door Cinema Club // Scouting For Girls // Bastille // Royal Blood // Wet Leg // Tame Impala // The Killers // MGMT // Wunderhorse

Chase & Status // Pendulum // The Prodigy // Skrillex // Sammy Virji // Sleep Token // Shy FX // Sub Focus // Fred again..

Linkin Park // Limp Bizkit // Papa Roach // System Of A Down // Korn // Deftones // Machine Gun Kelly // YUNGBLUD // Hot Milk // Stand Atlantic

This is an 18+ event. Please bring in-date photo ID with you – No ID, no entry. Passport/driving license only accepted for club night entrance and the sale of alcohol. Unfortunately, Citizenship, PASS and student cards are not accepted as valid ID.

The Waterfront | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

Meltdown (23/05/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:58:41 +0100

Meltdown is the longest-running and Norwich’s No.1 alternative club night.

£2 entry before Midnight!!!

£4 | £5 On The Door

New look for 2026

Fresh resident DJs

Riverside garden

Drink deals

Expect to hear all your favourite indie, rock, metal, pop punk, emo, alt dance and guilty pleasures such as:

Chappell Roan // Olivia Rodrigo // Sabrina Carpenter // Charli XCX // Billie Eilish // Doja Cat // Lorde

Bring Me The Horizon // A Day To Remember // Pierce The Veil // You Me At Six // Enter Shikari // Sleeping With Sirens // Bullet For My Valentine // Electric Callboy

Arctic Monkeys // The 1975 // Florence & The Machine // Two Door Cinema Club // Scouting For Girls // Bastille // Royal Blood // Wet Leg // Tame Impala // The Killers // MGMT // Wunderhorse

Chase & Status // Pendulum // The Prodigy // Skrillex // Sammy Virji // Sleep Token // Shy FX // Sub Focus // Fred again..

Linkin Park // Limp Bizkit // Papa Roach // System Of A Down // Korn // Deftones // Machine Gun Kelly // YUNGBLUD // Hot Milk // Stand Atlantic

The Waterfront | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

Meltdown (16/05/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:58:41 +0100

Meltdown is the longest-running and Norwich’s No.1 alternative club night.

£2 entry before Midnight!!!

£4 | £5 On The Door

New look for 2026

Fresh resident DJs

Riverside garden

Drink deals

Expect to hear all your favourite indie, rock, metal, pop punk, emo, alt dance and guilty pleasures such as:

Chappell Roan // Olivia Rodrigo // Sabrina Carpenter // Charli XCX // Billie Eilish // Doja Cat // Lorde

Bring Me The Horizon // A Day To Remember // Pierce The Veil // You Me At Six // Enter Shikari // Sleeping With Sirens // Bullet For My Valentine // Electric Callboy

Arctic Monkeys // The 1975 // Florence & The Machine // Two Door Cinema Club // Scouting For Girls // Bastille // Royal Blood // Wet Leg // Tame Impala // The Killers // MGMT // Wunderhorse

Chase & Status // Pendulum // The Prodigy // Skrillex // Sammy Virji // Sleep Token // Shy FX // Sub Focus // Fred again..

Linkin Park // Limp Bizkit // Papa Roach // System Of A Down // Korn // Deftones // Machine Gun Kelly // YUNGBLUD // Hot Milk // Stand Atlantic

The Waterfront | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

Meltdown (09/05/2026, 22:30)

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:14:33 +0100

Meltdown is the longest-running and Norwich’s No.1 alternative club night.

£2 entry before Midnight!!!

£4 | £5 On The Door

New look for 2026

Fresh resident DJs

Riverside garden

Drink deals

Expect to hear all your favourite indie, rock, metal, pop punk, emo, alt dance and guilty pleasures such as:

Chappell Roan // Olivia Rodrigo // Sabrina Carpenter // Charli XCX // Billie Eilish // Doja Cat // Lorde

Bring Me The Horizon // A Day To Remember // Pierce The Veil // You Me At Six // Enter Shikari // Sleeping With Sirens // Bullet For My Valentine // Electric Callboy

Arctic Monkeys // The 1975 // Florence & The Machine // Two Door Cinema Club // Scouting For Girls // Bastille // Royal Blood // Wet Leg // Tame Impala // The Killers // MGMT // Wunderhorse

Chase & Status // Pendulum // The Prodigy // Skrillex // Sammy Virji // Sleep Token // Shy FX // Sub Focus // Fred again..

Linkin Park // Limp Bizkit // Papa Roach // System Of A Down // Korn // Deftones // Machine Gun Kelly // YUNGBLUD // Hot Milk // Stand Atlantic

The Waterfront | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

Meltdown (02/05/2026, 22:30)

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:14:33 +0100

Meltdown is the longest-running and Norwich’s No.1 alternative club night.

£2 entry before Midnight!!!

£4 | £5 On The Door

New look for 2026

Fresh resident DJs

Riverside garden

Drink deals

Expect to hear all your favourite indie, rock, metal, pop punk, emo, alt dance and guilty pleasures such as:

Chappell Roan // Olivia Rodrigo // Sabrina Carpenter // Charli XCX // Billie Eilish // Doja Cat // Lorde

Bring Me The Horizon // A Day To Remember // Pierce The Veil // You Me At Six // Enter Shikari // Sleeping With Sirens // Bullet For My Valentine // Electric Callboy

Arctic Monkeys // The 1975 // Florence & The Machine // Two Door Cinema Club // Scouting For Girls // Bastille // Royal Blood // Wet Leg // Tame Impala // The Killers // MGMT // Wunderhorse

Chase & Status // Pendulum // The Prodigy // Skrillex // Sammy Virji // Sleep Token // Shy FX // Sub Focus // Fred again..

Linkin Park // Limp Bizkit // Papa Roach // System Of A Down // Korn // Deftones // Machine Gun Kelly // YUNGBLUD // Hot Milk // Stand Atlantic

The Waterfront | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

Meltdown (25/04/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:58:41 +0100

Meltdown is the longest-running and Norwich’s No.1 alternative club night.

£2 entry before Midnight!!!

£4 | £5 On The Door

New look for 2026

Fresh resident DJs

Riverside garden

Drink deals

Expect to hear all your favourite indie, rock, metal, pop punk, emo, alt dance and guilty pleasures such as:

Chappell Roan // Olivia Rodrigo // Sabrina Carpenter // Charli XCX // Billie Eilish // Doja Cat // Lorde

Bring Me The Horizon // A Day To Remember // Pierce The Veil // You Me At Six // Enter Shikari // Sleeping With Sirens // Bullet For My Valentine // Electric Callboy

Arctic Monkeys // The 1975 // Florence & The Machine // Two Door Cinema Club // Scouting For Girls // Bastille // Royal Blood // Wet Leg // Tame Impala // The Killers // MGMT // Wunderhorse

Chase & Status // Pendulum // The Prodigy // Skrillex // Sammy Virji // Sleep Token // Shy FX // Sub Focus // Fred again..

Linkin Park // Limp Bizkit // Papa Roach // System Of A Down // Korn // Deftones // Machine Gun Kelly // YUNGBLUD // Hot Milk // Stand Atlantic

The Waterfront | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

Meltdown (18/04/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:58:41 +0100

Meltdown is the longest-running and Norwich’s No.1 alternative club night.

£2 entry before Midnight!!!

£4 | £5 On The Door

New look for 2026

Fresh resident DJs

Riverside garden

Drink deals

Expect to hear all your favourite indie, rock, metal, pop punk, emo, alt dance and guilty pleasures such as:

Chappell Roan // Olivia Rodrigo // Sabrina Carpenter // Charli XCX // Billie Eilish // Doja Cat // Lorde

Bring Me The Horizon // A Day To Remember // Pierce The Veil // You Me At Six // Enter Shikari // Sleeping With Sirens // Bullet For My Valentine // Electric Callboy

Arctic Monkeys // The 1975 // Florence & The Machine // Two Door Cinema Club // Scouting For Girls // Bastille // Royal Blood // Wet Leg // Tame Impala // The Killers // MGMT // Wunderhorse

Chase & Status // Pendulum // The Prodigy // Skrillex // Sammy Virji // Sleep Token // Shy FX // Sub Focus // Fred again..

Linkin Park // Limp Bizkit // Papa Roach // System Of A Down // Korn // Deftones // Machine Gun Kelly // YUNGBLUD // Hot Milk // Stand Atlantic

The Waterfront | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

Damn Good - Life's A Beach (28/04/2026, 22:30)

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:22:12 Z

We are kicking off term 3 with an epic beach party bringing the sunny sights of Benidorm to the LCR dance floor with one of the most popular nights of the year - Damn Good: Life's a Beach!

Grab your sunnies, your mates and a bevvy or two for a night to remember. Whether you're embodying Beach Barbie, Surfer chic or the iconic Baywatch, everyone is welcome to this beach bonanza. Get in the spirit of the theme but remember clothes are not optional people.

See you there UEA!

Last entry 00:30

18+

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, or feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks

Portraits in Pairs (21/04/2026, 11:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:06:42 Z

Join us for a portrait drawing session, where you can draw portraits in pairs!

Come with friends or solo and unleash your inner Picasso as we get to drawing out fellow students at UEA. It doesn't matter if you're a pro or just looking to let off some creative steam, please feel free to drop by and have a go.

This event is about celebrating the many faces of our community here at UEA.

Portraits will be featured in our End of Year Art Showcase in May!

(and if you're interested in submitting something else for the End of Year Art Showcase, you can read more HERE > OPEN CALL: End of Year Art Showcase!)

This is a UEA (SU) event

This is a free event.

What does 'Home' mean to you? - Art Workshop! (23/04/2026, 13:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:20:54 Z

What does 'Home' mean to you?

We're running a workshop where students can show us what home means to you, using a wide range of art supplies! We welcome all artistic skillsets, and encourage you to have fun with paints, collage and drawing to capture what 'Home' really means to our UEA community.

Pieces will be featured in our End of Year Art Showcase in May!

(and if you're interested in submitting something else for the End of Year Art Showcase, you can read more HERE > OPEN CALL: End of Year Art Showcase!)

This is a free UEA(SU) event.

OPEN CALL: End of Year Art Showcase! (11/03/2026, 09:00)

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:50:21 Z

UEA(SU) presents...

THE END OF YEAR ART SHOWCASE!

We're going to be celebrating the talented artists that build our community here at UEA by hosting an End of Year Art Showcase in the Hive!

This exhibition will run from Monday 11th May to Saturday 16th May 2026.

We're opening submissions to all UEA students and Staff, so if you or someone you know is interested in taking part, get in touch with us at union.info@uea.ac.uk

Submissions must be in by deadline: 5pm on Sunday 3rd May

THIS PARTICULAR OPEN CALL IS FOR SUBMISSIONS BASED ON THE THEMES OF EITHER 'HOME' OR 'BELONGING'

Please find guidlines below:

☆ Max. 2 submissions per person.

☆ Submissions must be centre on theme of either ‘home’ or ‘becoming’.

☆ We’re accepting 2D & 3D artworks.

☆ 2D submissions must be no bigger that 100cm x 100cm.

☆ 3D submissions must be no bigger than 100cm x 100cm x 100cm.

☆ We accept illustrations, sculptures, photography, paintings, collages, mixed media physical art - we do not accept submissions than include projected, film or audiotory elements

☆ All submissions must be your own

☆ All UEA students & staff are eligible to enter. not sure if you qualify? Get in touch with us at union.info@uea.ac.uk

☆ AI generated submissions will not be accepted.

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☆ All contributors must be able to drop off their works ahead of the exhibition - we are unable to arrange collection or delivery of any submissions.

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☆ Send via your UEA email address with the following subject: ‘UEA SU artist showcase 2026 - full name, title, theme’ to union.info@uea.ac.uk

☆ Deadline: Sunday 3rd May, 5pm

Kid Kapichi (15/11/2026, 19:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:54:32 Z

Anybody familiar with the teeth-gnashing, blood-dripping punk snarl of Kid Kapichi knows about their ‘Fearless Nature’, so it should, at first glance, come as no surprise that the Hastings band’s fourth album should take that title.

The group that lacerated the anxious political zeitgeist with the partygate-bait of ‘Party At No. 10’ or challenged Kafkaesque Brexit disillusionment with ‘Can EU Hear Me’ have from day one stood out in their fearlessness when it comes to sticking their heads above the parapet.

Lean in closer to ‘Fearless Nature’, though, and something is different. On lead single ‘Stainless Steel’, when that album title first crosses the lips of frontman Jack Wilson, it is not in the form of a statement of defiance but in a moment of doubt.

“Are you scared of your fearless nature?” he sings, and it is clear the question is pointed at himself. “I’m not made of stainless steel,” goes the chorus. “I’m made of blood, I’m made of bone”.

Wilson describes ‘Stainless Steel’ as the bridge from the old Kid Kapichi to the new, and in its lethal, taut, muscular efficiency it certainly bears the hallmarks of the band’s classic sound, but the maturity of its point of view and the courage in its vulnerability is something new.

The songs that make up the album were written during the summer of 2024, a period of deep change in Wilson life. “I was in a pretty awful place where I just didn’t know who I was, what I was doing,” he explains. “I felt extremely depressed, which I’d never experienced before in my life.”

The end of a stable relationship had become the catalyst for a swirl of mental health challenges for Wilson, and one consequence was that where his writing had once been fuelled by anger, it was now being controlled by fear.

“The other albums were observations, written about other people,” he says. “This one resounds with me and who I was at the time. It is introspective, I had just had my mind blown open to how vulnerable I was.”
You hear it throughout ‘Fearless Nature’, an album riven with moments of self-doubt made by a band that has grown bold enough to show the bullet holes in their armour after years on the frontline.

“Too hot, too cold, reputation to uphold, too weak, too bold, there’s a reputation to live up to,” Wilson sings at the outset of ‘Intervention’, amid a squall of guitar feedback that masquerades as the grey fuzz of a mind overheating with confusion and insecurity.

The making of the record proved to be therapeutic for Wilson and the risks he took in opening up have paid off. “I feel great now. When I listen to this album, it’s the most proud I’ve ever been of anything I’ve ever done, because listening back to it, it’s like, I was in a place I’d never been before and wasn’t really equipped to deal with. Now, I’ve got control of the situation.”

‘Fearless Nature’ is also a bridge to a new Kid Kapichi in a more literal sense. In May 2025, guitarist Ben Beetham and drummer George Macdonald announced they were leaving the band, a decision they had made internally some six months earlier. The choice was made amicably, and ‘Fearless Nature’ stands at the intersection of the two generations; the songs were written, recorded and produced with the old line-up (co-produced by Beetham alongside Mike Horner), but are now set to be taken on the road with the new makeup of the band.

Guitarist Lee Martin and drummer Miles Gill are both longtime friends of Wilson and bassist Eddie Lewis and veterans of countless hard-playing bands on the live circuit in the South of England. “They are insanely talented,” Wilson says. “There’s a whole new vibrancy, especially at live shows where we’re all bouncing off the walls because it feels like our first ever gig again.”

Make no mistake, the band that self-produced their incendiary debut album ‘This Time Next Year’ during the pandemic is alive and well in the fabric of ‘Fearless Nature’ too, though. You don’t need a political diploma to identify Wilson’s targets on ‘Leader Of The Free World’, for example, when he sings, “Is it the money or the people / Is it the church or the steeple / It turns out the first one was better than the sequel”.
On the haunting, liminal ‘Dark Days Are Coming’, we hear the two themes coalesce, with Wilson singing of being trapped inside his mind with a “voice that’s been designed to keep me up at night”, before turning the spotlight outwards at the legacy of austerity-era Britain: “And I find that it’s dangerous to trust in the hand that cradles us, in the eyes that label us the grit that won’t come loose.”

Kid Kapichi belong to a generation of punk-coded artists that have spearheaded a renewed political activism in grassroots music culture in Britain in recent years, a movement that has come under fire in 2025 due to what Wilson describes as the “absolute madness” of the dismissed terror trial of Kneecap’s Mo Chara in London and the tabloid paranoia stoked after Bob Vylan’s provocative Glastonbury set.
“The fact that they’re trying so hard to shut down independent artists is a sign of the times and it is showing that it is working,” Wilson says. “They’re doing this because they know that people are listening and they are waking up. What we’re doing and what other bands are doing is working.”

The band’s political message may be undimmed, but with ‘Fearless Nature’ expanding their repertoire, it now has company. Their decision to allow an emotional complexity into their lyrical perspective is a major step forward, and the benefits are there for all to draw strength from.

“When I listen to this album, I’m like, this makes so much fucking sense,” says Wilson. “It’s comforting to know how much things can change in a short space of time. The message of the album is that it does get better and you do get through it.”

Mature & Commuter Students Coffee Morning (20/04/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:31:26 Z

Calling all Mature and Commuter Students! Join us for a coffee morning 10am-12pm on Monday 20th April to welcome you back to campus after the Easter break; this will take place in Dorothy's Bar (Union House, above the Hive). Grab some complimentary sweet treats, a hot drink and connect with others.

Please book your free ticket to confirm your place.

An Intro to Carbon Accounting (29/04/2026, 11:00)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:52:10 Z

UEA School of Environmental Sciences presents: An Intro to Carbon Accounting!

Learn about measuring emissions, climate action and individual vs systemic change.

Great introductory session for anyone interested in accounting, impact assessment, sustainability management, business consultancy, behavioural economics, psychology and more!

Free and for everyone.

New Sci 0.07- 29th of April- 11am-11:50am.

Plant-pot Painting Workshop (28/04/2026, 18:00)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:50:15 Z

UEA Headucate are excited to host a Plant-pot painting workshop!

Take time to practice mindfulness, get creative, chat with friends, let go of that study stress and come away with a gorgeous pot for your favorite plant!

All materials provided.

Free and open to everyone but only 20 tickets available!

Bookable Room 6- 28th of April- 6-8pm.

Sports Night - Full Time (10/06/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:14:07 Z

£4 per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person.

Last entry 00:30.

18+

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Non-sports member friends :- Just purchase a non-member ticket with your members ticket and make sure to arrive at the event together. £5.50 non members

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Sports Night (03/06/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:14:07 Z

£4 per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person.

Last entry 00:30.

18+

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Non-sports member friends :- Just purchase a non-member ticket with your members ticket and make sure to arrive at the event together. £5.50 non members

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Sports Night (27/05/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:14:07 Z

£4 per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person.

Last entry 00:30.

18+

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Non-sports member friends :- Just purchase a non-member ticket with your members ticket and make sure to arrive at the event together. £5.50 non members

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Sports Night (20/05/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:14:07 Z

£4 per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person.

Last entry 00:30.

18+

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Non-sports member friends :- Just purchase a non-member ticket with your members ticket and make sure to arrive at the event together. £5.50 non members

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Sports Night (13/05/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:14:07 Z

£4 per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person.

Last entry 00:30.

18+

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Non-sports member friends :- Just purchase a non-member ticket with your members ticket and make sure to arrive at the event together. £5.50 non members

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Sports Night (06/05/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:14:07 Z

£4 per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person.

Last entry 00:30.

18+

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Non-sports member friends :- Just purchase a non-member ticket with your members ticket and make sure to arrive at the event together. £5.50 non members

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Sports Night (29/04/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:14:07 Z

£4 per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person.

Last entry 00:30.

18+

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Non-sports member friends :- Just purchase a non-member ticket with your members ticket and make sure to arrive at the event together. £5.50 non members

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Elephant Kind (22/09/2026, 19:30)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:01:00 Z

Every band has global ambition, but few lack the desire to move 7000 miles across the world to realise it. Summer 2022 saw Elephant Kind move from Indonesia to London to explore the next chapter as a band, starting a new era on the other side of the globe. "This is the dream of every Indonesian artist, probably most artists in the world, like everyone that we love moved to London at some point and writing here, it means a lot to us." says Bam Mastro, frontman and founder of the group.

Elephant Kind was formed in Mastro's bedroom in Perth, Australia over a decade ago, acting as an outlet to express himself creatively, a purely introspective project that was more for himself than anyone else before moving to Indonesia. Now in 2022, the band is a three piece with four projects to their name, hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners across the globe and a firmly cemented place as one of Indonesia's most beloved alternative outfits. Their fresh take on alternative indie has earned them critical recognition and acclaim both at home and globally, constantly building year on year as their worldwide ambition comes into fruition.

In Indonesia, the band have won big at awards ceremonies including The Indonesian Cutting Edge Music Awards and amassed a wealth of nominations at The AMI’s and The Indonesia’s Choice Awards. Their success at home also saw some of the most culturally impactful brands approach the band for collaborations, working with the likes of Gucci, Dior, Vans and Dr. Martens to name a few.

Kevin Septanto and Bayu Adisapoetra make up a trio with Mastro, working together to create the genre-straddling Elephant Kind sound, bringing together a multitude of inspirations and styles to craft something remarkably unique. With this new dynamic comes a new writing
style, with a full band involvement rather than simply a solo entity. The band's forthcoming project is undoubtedly the start of a new era, taking on board a fresh creative process to create arguably their most forward thinking work to date.

"This is the first record where I let go of a lot of my ego, I suppose" says Mastro, "And I just kind of let everyone join with ideas this time. That was difficult at first as it's hard listening to other people, but Bayu and Kevin came in with new, exciting things, and it was refreshing just knowing that you're not as powerful as you think you are on your own".

Although Indonesia is rife with talent, few bands 'make it' internationally, a fact which makes this moment in time so exciting for Elephant Kind. "When we were younger we never saw an Indonesian band have international success, so the dream has always been there for us to break that mould" says Bayu Adisapoetra.

"I think the best part of being successful in Indonesia is that by nature, you're able to sustain a career longer than everywhere else in the world. If you make it there, they're gonna love you for a very long time."

When it comes to live, the next year will see Elephant Kind introduced to a totally new audience, with a whole new country of fans to engage with. As one of the country’s definitive alternative outfits they’re also a go-to support for huge international talent, touring with the likes of The XX and Franz Ferdinand. This huge presence in Southeast Asia is now starting to translate even more globally with the band’s move to the UK, something that ignites a fire in Elephant Kind and what will make the next 12 months so exciting.

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Archy & The Astronauts (16/05/2026, 18:30)

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:05:50 Z

Introducing Archy & the Astronauts, an explosive trio whose gritty, hard-hitting riffs and driving walls of sound propel listeners on a journey through the stars. With influences gathered from across the musical galaxy, their songs are packed with witty lyricism and celestial hooks. Onstage, they command with the force of a supernova, igniting their performances with boundless energy and precision. They echo the sonic orbits of heavyweights like Royal Blood, Rage Against the Machine, Muse, Nova Twins, Queens of the Stone Age, and Nothing but Thieves, whilst inhabiting a space of their own

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The Waterfront Studio | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets (24/10/2026, 18:30)

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:58:51 Z

The Wonder Stuff have announced an extensive UK tour for October 2026, celebrating the alt-rock band’s 40th anniversary.

The 16-date tour will begin in Newcastle on 1st October, and will include further dates Newcastle, Manchester, Sheffield, Brighton, Bournemouth, Margate, Glasgow, Cardiff, Leeds, Leicester, Scarborough, Norwich, Lincoln, Wolverhampton and Liverpool, before ending the year with a date at London’s Brixton Academy on 8th December.

The Wonder Stuff’s long-time line-up of Miles Hunt (vocals/guitar), Malc Treece (guitar/vocals), Erica Nockalls (violin/vocals), Mark Gemini Thwaite (guitar), Tim Sewell (bass) and Pete Howard (drums) will perform a career-spanning sets, including hits singles and fan favourites such as ‘Unbearable’, ‘A Wish Away’, ‘Caught In My Shadow’, ‘Size of A Cow’, and ‘Don’t Let Me Know Down, Gently’, amongst many others.

Joining The Wonder Stuff as the tour’s very special guests will be Inspiral Carpets.

Formed in Birmingham/Black Country area in 1986, The Wonder Stuff signed to Polydor Records in 1987 and released four Top 20 albums between 1988 and 1994 – ‘The Eight Legged Groove Machine’ in 1988 (#19), ‘HUP’ in 1989 (#5), ‘Never Loved Elvis’ in 1991 (#3) and ‘Construction For The Modern Idiot’ in 1993 (#4).

In addition, the band enjoyed thirteen Top 40 singles, including collaborations with Kirsty MacColl on ‘Welcome To The Cheap Seats’ and the Number One single with comedians Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, ‘Dizzy’.

During this time The Wonder Stuff regularly appeared on the front covers of the British music press and made six separate appearances on the BBC’s flagship music TV program ‘Top Of The Pops’. In addition, the band sold-out four nights in a row at London’s Brixton Academy and headlined numerous festivals, including the Reading Festival in 1992.

Inspiral Carpets said, “We are looking forward to hitting the road later this year with our mates The Wonder Stuff. Expect a set full of our garage pop hit singles and maybe a couple of surprises… see you down front!

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Don Broco (10/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:31:33 Z

DON BROCO are a band that constantly defy categorization. Since forming in 2008, the English act—vocalist Rob Damiani, guitarist Simon Delaney, bassist Tom Doyle and drummer/vocalist Matt Donnelly—have been creating innovative music that effortlessly merges elements of metal, post-hardcore, and electronica, into a unique amalgam of music all their own. “I love being surprised and I love music taking turns that you wouldn’t expect,” Damiani explains. “When you’re writing a song you have a million options and it’s always the paths that lead somewhere unexpected that get me the most excited.” While this flair for experimentation has always been a hallmark of DON BROCO’s sound, the band’s Fearless Records debut Nightmare Tripping sees the quartet creating the heaviest and most nuanced album of their career. It also illustrates why the band have sold out venues like Wembley Arena and Alexandra Palace in the UK; performed to frenzied crowds at Download and Reading & Leeds Festival; headlined Slam Dunk Festival; and toured alongside Pierce The Veil, Bring Me The Horizon and 30 Seconds To Mars.

To record Nightmare Tripping the band once again reunited with longtime producer/collaborator Dan Lacaster, who has gone on to work with everyone from Bring Me The Horizon and Muse since getting his start working on DON BROCO’s debut full-length Priorities in 2012. “It’s been so awesome to see Dan’s growth as a producer and musician in his own right,” says Damiani. “He’s also one of the best singers I’ve ever heard in my life which is great because it really pushes me and Matt to up our game in order to live up to that.” While the band’s last album, 2021’s Amazing Things has been streamed 57 million times, the band didn’t try to replicate that album this time around. Correspondingly, one of the most dramatic sonic shifts on Nightmare Tripping is the way that Damiani is able to further integrate screaming into the band’s sound. “It’s something I’ve always done live, but I found myself embracing that style on this album in a way I haven’t done in the past,” he explains. “Embracing those harsher vocals has been exciting for us creatively.”

In that spirit, the infectious track “Cellophane” sees Damiani alternate between melodic vocals and throat-shredding gasps while “Disappear” sees him using his voice as another instrument that parallels the vibe of the music, which ranges from dance-inspired to straight-up demonic. “This is probably our darkest album yet and it’s definitely lost some of the positivity of Amazing Things,” Damiani admits. “I’m a very positive person in general and I’m always trying to find silver linings, but that’s not a fix-all tool.” From the rising popularity of fascism in Europe to the genocide in Palestine, many of the lyrics on Nightmare Tripping were driven by Damiani’s attempt to cope with a world that seemed to be descending into chaos. That said, the album isn’t all doom and gloom. “One song that’s very important to me is ‘Pacify Me’; it’s about finding the courage in yourself to speak out about things that are important to you. Hopefully the song can provide some positivity to people who are feeling the same things as me.”

Nightmare Tripping also features some star-studded collaborations from the legendary rock act Nickelback (“Nightmare Tripping”) as well as Architects’ vocalist Sam Carter (“True Believers”). “I always had Sam in mind for ‘True Believers; ’it’s one of the angriest songs on the album and Sam stands for the same things that we do,” Damiani says. (Amazingly, Carter recorded his standout vocals for the song during the one day off he had back in the UK while supporting Linkin Park on their European tour.) The other notable collaboration came about because it turned out Nickelback were DON BROCO fans and reaching out to the band wanting to tour together. While the tour wasn’t able to happen due to logistical reasons, they were able to collaborate on this album for a song that further pushes the conventions of DON BROCO’s sound. Correspondingly, “Nightmare Tripping” both features a radio-ready chorus as well as earth-shaking breathdown that are certain to inspire mosh-pit theatrics around the world in a live setting.

Ultimately with Nightmare Tripping, DON BROCO have successfully redefined their sound while staying true to their past, something that Damiani credits to the deep connection its members have forged since starting the band as teenagers. “As a band all four of us have very strong feelings when it comes to our songwriting, which is why it can take so long to write a record compared to other bands,” he explains. “As long as we keep our communication open and allow everyone’s ideas to be heard, things work out for the best.” That ability to listen to each other and not be closed off to unorthodox ideas lies at the core of what makes Nightmare Tripping such a powerful and groundbreaking release. DON BROCO isn’t one person, it’s the cumulative vision of all of the members of the band—and it’s a message that the world very much needs to hear right now.

Nation of Language (27/08/2026, 19:30)

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:38:36 Z

Synthpop, minimal wave, post-punk, goth, new romantic — fans and critics alike have dug deeply into their vintage thesauruses to describe the beguiling work of Nation of Language. And if you can’t precisely define the band, that’s the point. Frontman Ian Richard Devaney has become prodigious in expanding what synthesizer-driven music can evoke, such that his output is as much an extrasensory journey as it is an all-too-human destination. With that experience in mind, he wrote the band’s fourth album — the spectral, spacious Dance Called Memory — in the most humble of ways: chipping away at melancholia by sitting around and strumming his guitar. “It’s a great way to distract yourself,” he says, “when you are depressed.”

Nation of Language’s first two albums, Introduction, Presence (2020), and A Way Forward (2021), came as pandemic godsends: gorgeous, relatable soundtracks to our collective doldrums. But it was their last LP, Strange Disciple (2023), that catapulted the group from cultural standouts to critical darlings, with the album being named Rough Trade’s Album of the Year. With that release, Pitchfork wrote that the band “are learning what it means to get bigger and better.”

This is Devaney’s calling: soulfully translating individual despair into a comforting, collective mourning. This uncannily pervades the album. The single “Now That You’re Gone,” which radiates and reverberates with a devastating wistfulness, was inspired by witnessing his godfather’s tragic death from ALS, and his parents’ role as caretakers for this ailing friend. “To be a caretaker — transforming your home into a kind of hospital wing and structuring your life around the dire needs of another — is such a difficult, powerful act of love and friendship,” Devaney says. “It’s made more difficult by our economic system that doesn’t seem to value this in any way commensurate with how hard it is.” At its heart, the song is a reflection of how friends can be there for each other, and also highlights a theme throughout the record: the pain and lost promise of friendships that fall apart.

This concept is echoed in the track “I’m Not Ready for the Change,” referencing the psychic dyspepsia that repeatedly reincarnates throughout our lives. Says Devaney: “I came across a photo from a party — it was filled with couples that were no longer together, friends who had gone their separate ways. It wasn’t from very long ago, but the sheer impossibility of such a gathering struck me in the heaviest way. Sometimes it feels like the pages of life’s book are turning faster than you can comprehend them.”

In approaching the recording of Dance Called Memory, the band once again collaborated with friend and Strange Disciple producer Nick Millhiser (LCD Soundsystem, Holy Ghost!). “What’s so great about working with Nick is his ability to make us feel like we don’t need to do what might be expected of us, or to chase any particular sound,” says synth player Aidan Noell, who, along with bass player Alex MacKay, rounds out the Nation of Language lineup. As a result, they imbued Dance Called Memory with a shifted palette — sampling chopped-up drum breaks on “I’m Not Ready for the Change” for a touch of Loveless-era My Bloody Valentine, or smashing all of the percussion of “In Another Life” through a synthesizer to cast a shade of early-2000s electronic music.

Ultimately, the hope was to weave raw vulnerability and humanity into a synth-heavy album. “There is a dichotomy between the Kraftwerk school of thought and the Brian Eno school of thought, each of which I’ve been drawn to at different points. I’ve read about how Kraftwerk wanted to remove all of the humanity from their music, but Eno often spoke about wanting to make synthesized music that felt distinctly human,” Devaney says. “As much as Kraftwerk is a sonically foundational influence, with this record I leaned much more towards the Eno school of thought. That this thing should be as unvarnished and warm as possible. In this era quickly being defined by the rise of AI supplanting human creators I’m focusing more on the human condition, and I need the underlying music to support that.”

Despite the heavy themes at its core, Devaney insists, “Instead of hopelessness, I want to leave the listener with a feeling of us really seeing one another, that our individual struggles can actually unite us in empathy.”

The Waterfront | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

Joshua Idehen (08/11/2026, 19:00)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:38:41 Z

Lately, it feels like the world is one endless bad news cycle. Joshua Idehen isn’t here to pretend otherwise – but on the spoken word artist’s new album, I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try, he provides a phenomenal sonic, poetic space. Made with his creative partner, musician Ludvig Parment, the album (out 6 March 2026) is an urgent but transcendent collection that holds you through it all, filled with grief, euphoria and hope.

I Know You’re Hurting… comes after the virality of Idehen’s track Mum Does The Washing, a wry and whipsmart poem examining how the world works (which started life as a Twitter thread), set to Parment’s spacious beats. The song has seen the pair propelled beyond Idehen’s wildest dreams this past year, with support from the likes of Jamz Supernova and Huw Stephens leading to sold-out shows and packed out festival performances including rammed crowds at Glastonbury and Green Man, an appearance on Later with Jools, and a support slot on Baxter Dury’s European tour this winter. For Idehen, this is all so special because it marked a new era of his career after around two decades of writing poetry. “In a nutshell, the song has changed my life,” he says.

British-born Nigerian Idehen had been more interested in film as a medium when he was younger. In fact, poetry was something he actively disliked back when he was studying at Hackney Community College and working in a bar in the West End. But one night when he got home from work and switched on Channel U, he was struck by Dizzee Rascal’s Vexed. “It had me in a trance, that kind of first person rant, stream of consciousness monologue, whatever you want to call it – but it sounds like him just pouring out, venting into the void.” And so, Idehen began to write, and over years of open mic nights and new connections, he became a need-to-know name in London’s poetry circuit.

Inspired by his peer Scroobius Pip, he quickly became intrigued by setting his poems to music, and so began work with bands including LV, Benin City and Calabashed, alongside recording guest features with the likes of Sons of Kemet and The Comet is Coming. Touring with these bands and “swirling around the UK jazz scene” helped build up Idehen’s confidence as a live performer in the late 2010s – but, around the same time, he was experiencing turbulence in his personal life, including his divorce and several suicide attempts thereafter. The Covid-19 pandemic began and Idehen moved to Stockholm, where he had the space to process all that was happening in his life.

“The calm and sedateness of Stockholm was exactly what I needed at the time,” he explains, “It helped me see the totality of myself. I was tired of being sad and ashamed, and mournful of the past, the life I'd had, feeling like the villain in my own life. My daughter was born and I reached a point where I didn't just want to make sad music anymore. I didn't just want to make music that was me feeling sorry for myself, or feeling sorry for the world.”

And so, Idehen began to contemplate pairing his poetry with something more uplifting: specifically, with dance music. “There has to be light at the end, something to hold onto,” he says. It was around this time that an old friend he’d met in London, Parment – also known as producer Saturday, Monday – reached out. The pair began a back and forth on what would become Don’t You Give Up On Me, a single which eventually became the opening song on their 2023 mixtape, Learn to Swim. For Parment, writing apart and then feeding back to each other made for a fruitful collaboration: “I would say we have kind of a sibling relationship…or an old couple, as some say. We’re very straightforward and aren’t afraid to fight for our creative ideas, but at the same time we really do listen to each other and are okay with being wrong sometimes. I love it because I always get to pursue my ideas, but I know there is a guard-rail if I get lost – and I think that goes both ways.”

Idehen compares their work together to Sade: the name of the band may be Joshua Idehen, but it is the two of them making the songs. This symbiotic collaboration continued into what would become I Know You’re Hurting…, a release which looks both inward and outward for redemption, trying to capture and store the moments of positivity that sometimes feel fleeting and assert that better times have to be coming. As they began to play shows with the new music, the direction they needed to take became clearer.

“When we started working together we had some idea of what we wanted the message to be and what kind of inspirations to draw on, but we didn’t really have a clear idea on how it would be consumed,” explains Parment, “But as we started touring we started learning a lot about the project; we realised that we prefer a standing audience to a sitting one, and we do want to make them dance at some point. So I think a big point for me was to make music that had depth and fit the themes of Joshua’s writing – but still make it danceable.”

Across the album, that means uplifting choirs, cozy samples and exuberant, sometimes house-tinged beats. “I am personally drawn to music that transports you to a place, or scene or mindset,” says Parment. This is topped with ruminative musings on morality and human connection; about the longer loves in life – like friendships, family – that sustain us. These come from Idehen and Parment, along with a host of friends and collaborators, including writers Leone Ross and Charlotte Manning, and vocalist Amanda Bergman, to help expand on the topics of the record without sounding preachy. Similarly, there are musical guests including saxophonist Pete Fraser and Shabaka Hutchings on flute, each helping to imbue the album with a rich warmth.

From the opening track You Wanna Dance Or What?, there are poignant stories about the possibilities of human connection – here, a memory of a stranger approaching Joshua when he was feeling low at a club in Leicester Square – set against Parment’s freeing beats. There are memories of sunrises on Hampstead Heath (It Always Was), celebrations of the liturgic power of the club (This Is The Place), affirmations that kept Idehen afloat in a particularly dark time (Brother), all dotted with his observations and notes from past conversations with people from all walks of life. On Choose Yourself, Idehen is not so interested in the hokey bath bomb self-care that has dominated discourse the past few years, but in reinforcing self-belief and self-worth – all while never getting too mawkish (see: lines like “Choose a balanced diet/Eat the rich!”). Everything Everywhere All At Once is a stunning exploration of the sliding doors moments of our lives, contemplating all the universes that exist within his daughter, followed by a choral reprise, singing a melody composed by Idehen. “I’m not confident with singing or songwriting, so when the choir sang something I had made and brought it back to me, I had proper tears.”

After years of honing his craft, I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try finds Joshua Idehen’s pen reaching the next level. This is work that is truly arresting – but simultaneously, thanks to Parment’s soundscapes, it often makes you want to wave your arms in the air and dance. In these bleak times that try to push us all further apart, it’s a beautiful, powerful manifesto for hope and collectivism. As Joshua puts it: “There's a likelihood that we might be planting seeds that we won't get to see harvested…but the planting is good. The planting is just as important as the watering and the tending and the harvesting. We all have to play a part so that we can have some redemption.”

The Waterfront | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

The Big Free Concert (16/05/2026, 12:00)

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:52:19 Z

PSSST! THIS EVENT IS FREE!

It's nearing that time of year again, folks! The Big Free Concert is returning for another day of live music, food and fun fun fun in the sun sun sun!

All ages are welcome! Join us in the Square on the UEA Campus 🌞

We'll be welcoming a line-up of wickedly talented musicians from the UEA and wider community, gearing up for a day of live music with lots of delicious food stalls, vendors and sunshine.... Don't miss out on a chance to get all this musical goodness in for absolutely FREE!

We'll also be welcoming a couple of our Go Global performers to show us how it's done...

It's an awesome opportunity to celebrate our vibrant community, and we're so excited to share it with you. See you there!

James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez) (07/06/2026, 19:00)

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:59:28 Z

Experience an unforgettable night as two of the best voices of the past 30 years unite for a special double bill. James Walsh of Starsailor and Ben Ottewell of Gomez will share the stage for a powerful evening of live music. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see these iconic artists perform side by side.

James Walsh Starsailor frontman and solo artist - first found success as the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist with multi-platinum indie- rock band Starsailor. While known for iconic hits like Good Souls and Alcoholic, James has also carved out a powerful solo career, releasing acclaimed albums including Turning Point (2014), Tiger on the Bridge(2019), and Small Illusions (2021). James has a prolific back catalogue, and his latest EP ‘Renewal’ offers the trademarks of James’ all-encompassing signature sound - beautifully-crafted songs, tender balladry, gorgeous melodies and candid lyricism which transports the listener into another dimension thanks to his captivating and endearing delivery. Whether performing solo or with a band, James Walsh brings raw emotion and timeless songs to life with powerful, intimate live shows. From Starsailor hits to heartfelt solo tracks—every performance is unforgettable www.instagram.com/jameswalshmusic

Ben Ottewell is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist best known as a founding member of the critically acclaimed British band Gomez. Ottewell’s distinctive baritone voice and blues-inspired guitar work became central to Gomez’s unique sound. Gomez formed in the late 1990s, quickly gaining attention for their eclectic style, which blended blues, rock, folk, and indie influences. Gomez’s 1998 debut album, Bring It On, was a breakout success, winning the prestigious Mercury Prize and propelling the band to international recognition. Throughout Gomez's career, Ottewell's soulful voice and introspective lyrics resonated with fans, earning him a dedicated following. His solo career saw him exploring a more stripped-down acoustic sound, showcasing his raw talent and emotive storytelling. Ben is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar solos. And as GQ Magazine once wrote and anyone listening can attest, "[his] voice is not of this world.”

Huey Morgan (24/10/2026, 18:30)

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:17:25 Z

'Fun Lovin' Criminal Tour'

After founding Fun Lovin' Criminals and writing and producing their seminal hits, Huey Morgan marks 30 years since the release of Come Find Yourself with a brand-new band and a 13-date UK tour this October.

Three decades on from the era-defining debut that gate crashed the Britpop party with unmistakable New York swagger, Morgan is reclaiming the songs that changed his life and soundtracked a generation.

When Come Find Yourself landed in 1996, it didn’t simply arrive, it exploded. Amid Britpop’s euphoric blur, Fun Lovin’ Criminals carved their own lane with a cinematic, genre-hopping sound that fused rock ’n’ roll, funk, blues, soul, hip hop, jazz and Latin rhythms into something effortlessly cool and completely original. Streetwise yet sophisticated, it was a Lower East Side state of mind delivered with groove-heavy basslines and razor-sharp storytelling.

“After 30 years, this record seems as fresh as it did when I first released it. I am so happy to be playing this again. Please come and check it out. It's gonna be awesome.” Huey Morgan Breakout single Scooby Snacks famed for sampling dialogue from Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction became an instant cult classic, propelling the album into the UK charts for nearly two years. From collecting glasses at Manhattan’s legendary Limelight nightclub to world tours and a raucous Pyramid Stage appearance at Glastonbury Festival in 1999, the Criminals quickly became one of the era’s most charismatic live acts, touring with U2 and collaborating with the late great B.B. King.

Morgan’s voice remains unmistakable. A respected broadcaster and cultural commentator, he now hosts weekends on Virgin Radio and has built a parallel career as an author and television presenter renowned for his encyclopaedic knowledge of music and film.

This October 2026 tour brings it full circle. Across 13 UK dates, Huey Morgan revisits the swagger, groove and storytelling brilliance of Come Find Yourself, performing the songs he wrote and produced with the fire and finesse that made them classics. Thirty years on, the stories still cut, the grooves still swing, and the cool remains undeniable.

The Fun Lovin’ Criminal wasn’t just the name of his platinum ’90s anthem, it’s who he is. Accept no imitations. The King of New York is back

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The Hoosiers (17/10/2026, 18:30)

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:07:40 Z

Please note VIP ticket is an uplift and does not include a General Admission ticket

50p levy on each ticket sold as part of a charitable donation the band will be making to Music for Youth.

Buoyed by the joy of creating their 2022 album - Confidence - The Hoosiers are swaggering back through the saloon doors of the music industry with both barrels locked and loaded. Armed with their sixth album, Irwin Sparkes & Alan Sharland pick up where they left off; honing a more adult take on the jubilant sound that made a name for them back in 2007.

Reflections between the duo probed the question of why even bother to make an album - at considerable cost - in an age with scant regard for the form? “The conversation that had been picked up with fans following Confidence had taken on a momentum of its own and we were compelled not to lose something so valuable”, says Irwin. With Compassion, Al & Irwin wished to imbue the listener with this new-found sense of self-belief in what they do and who they are.

This time the question of how to focus the album was handled in a novel way: “Releasing an album into the world is like releasing your intentions so we wanted to approach it as if we had a genie offering us one wish”, says Al Sharland. “On a personal and political level, it’s apparent that we could all do with more compassion.” The way we talk to ourselves influencing how we talk to each other and thereby creating the world in which we live; this tied together the songs already written (‘Everybody Is A Little More Broken Than They Pretend To Be’, and ‘Don’t Hang Your Head’) with those that would be written with the concept of compassion in mind (‘Permission To Rest’).

Perhaps where compassion is needed the most is when it comes to people who don’t share our values and this is what the title track ‘Compassion’ is grappling with. “We love playing in this band more than ever and we feel so loved by the fans we have and this album is a big, stanky hug back to them”, clarifies Irwin. “We don’t just want to leave the world with better music than when we found it”, winks Al, “we want to leave it a more confident, compassionate spinning orb.” Compassion is out 15th May, available in all good book stores and car boots.

LISTEN TO ‘LONELY TOGETHER’ HERE.

The band will be performing live and in person at the following in-stores to celebrate the release of the album. Pre-order new album ‘Compassion’ and find tickets at www.thehoosiers.com

Bleech 9:3 (06/05/2026, 19:30)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:39:12 Z

When Bleech 9:3 songwriters/guitarists Barry Quinlan and Sam Duffy first crossed paths in their early twenties, it almost seemed inconceivable that they hadn’t met before.

Throughout their tumultuous teenage years spent gigging in various projects around Dublin, they’d lived near-parallel lives mired by the chaos-purgatory spiral of addiction; like two shadows cast by the same light but never touching. In the throes of the early stages of recovery – when a better life still felt elusive and intangible, something to be hoped for, though not necessarily to be believed in – Barry and Sam were introduced to each other at a 12-step rehab programme. Barry soon signed up to be his new friend’s sponsor and take him through the process, and felt energised by the similarities in their ambitions and worldview.

“I think to find someone your own age, with the same dreams as you, from the same city and is also suffering from the same thing… we knew immediately that we could help each other,” recalls Sam. “You can lose your mind thinking about how rare that is.” However unsteady their respective circumstances may have been at the time, a brighter, more creative future suddenly came into focus. In between “secret” writing sessions the foundations of Bleech 9:3 were born, giving Barry and Sam purpose to move forward. “From the point of view of recovery and sobriety, we shared an intrinsic understanding of each other. It felt like we were building something very, very special,” says Barry.

Three years on from Barry and Sam’s chance meeting, and Bleech 9:3 are on the crest of a wave. Completed by James Quinlan (bass) and Luke O’Neill (drums), the band are one of the most in-demand new live acts on the circuit, after a storming 2025 saw them open up for Keo and Shame alongside booking sold-out headline shows. They became a word-of-mouth wonder in a matter of months, earning early acclaim from press and radio, before the year culminated in an electrifying three-night residency at London’s Blue Basement.

With only a handful of singles to their name, Bleech 9:3 have established a sound that’s as evocative as it is crunchy and in-your-face, deftly gliding between sharp, irrepressible melodies and heavy blasts of distortion whenever the mood demands. They draw from a shared adoration of seminal acts like Radiohead, Deftones and Nirvana, as well as more contemporary names like Fontaines D.C. and Sleep Token. Breakthrough single ‘Jacky’, an unflinching portrait of addiction’s destructive nature and the people trapped within it, boldly encapsulates what makes Bleech 9:3 such a formidable new force. Its full-blooded chorus sculpts the thunder and grime of its subject matter into something that feels near-transcendental, while the track arrived accompanied by a music video inspired by Ingmar Bergman’s The Seventh Seal. That the band count the late Swedish director and David Lynch as key influences, alongside the aesthetics of arthouse classics like Paris, Texas and Blade Runner, only speaks to the breadth of their shared artistic vision.

“We want to be able to live and speak the music,” explains James, who studied Art History and Philosophy at college. “We love and take inspiration from rock bands, but it’s also crucial for us to look elsewhere.” The juxtaposition of confidence and introspection is never in such stark relief as when one makes a life-changing decision, which may explain how a relocation to London encouraged the band to look outwards. Sam and Barry made the move in summer 2024, finding a sense of community with the Irish diaspora in the city, while Brixton soon became the nexus of their day-to-day: it’s where they would rehearse, watch and meet other bands at famed post-punk haunt The Windmill, and where the pair began work on Bleech 9:3 demos.

One of the first tracks that they penned together was ‘Ceiling’, which became the band’s blistering debut single. Written about the loss of a friend from his recovery journey, Barry describes it as “the beginning of a new page”, carrying the feeling of a young, headstrong songwriter reaching toward clarity. “I've captured the most painful situations through being able to access my own truth,” he explains. “Recovery and living the right way go hand in hand. It's a balance that’s inseparable from feeling like my creativity is in a good place.”

Sam concurs: “My world has opened up so much more. I couldn't be doing any of this if I was still using or drinking because my life would be a shitshow,” he says. I wouldn't be responsible enough to live in a different country and to show up to band practice; I wouldn't be consistent enough to bring good ideas to the table. It's like the clicky part of the pen, my sobriety: all the other things are there in me, but they don’t work without the sobriety.” As the Bleech 9:3 project began to take shape, Barry and Sam posed an ultimatum to James and Luke, who were still based in Dublin: either move to London or leave the band entirely. The pair packed their bags and made the jump at the start of 2025; it was a clear sign of the faith they had in the direction of Bleech 9:3, unlike anything they’d experienced in previous musical projects. The band’s future depended on their willingness to fully commit.

By the summer, the band began roadtesting material at subterranean venues across the city “playing to fucking nobody”, as Barry puts it, pouring themselves into each show. Yet every night was a test of endurance: they gigged relentlessly and headed out to shows several nights a week, meeting promoters along the way. For the band, it was when a management deal came calling, that their dream, once fragile and uncertain, was now real.

It was tenacity and musical integrity, above all else, that kept the band on the right path. “I owe a lot to Barry and Sam for kicking our arses out the door,” explains James, describing how it felt to leave Dublin behind. He compares the journey to a storyline of The Hobbit, in which the character Gandalf encourages Bilbo Baggins to “go and experience life” by having adventures outside his comfort zone.

“Being part of this band has meant the world to everyone involved,” says Luke. “There’s a real desire to care about artistry, and to want to constantly get better at our craft. It’s been about not stopping at the first barrier: we had to push through to find ourselves.”

Following the release of new single ‘Cannonball’, Bleech 9:3 stand on the edge of something momentous. Fresh material is in the works and a devoted fanbase continues to surge, while a run of over 150 live dates looms large. The road ahead might be rich with possibility – but the band’s existence alone is proof that from the ashes, something fearless can be reborn.

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The Waterfront Studio | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

The HU (11/10/2026, 19:00)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:10:40 Z

Warrior Chant Tour

+ SKÁLD

The HU are a fantastically unique force of nature. A musical sensation formed in 2016 in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar, the quartet are the pioneers of the genre Hunnu Rock, with almost 900 million global streams to their name – and counting. 2019’s debut album The Gereg put them on the map: not just in their home country, where they were the first group ever to be awarded the prestigious Chinggis Khaan Order, but even a galaxy far, far away, contributing an original song to the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order soundtrack.

Two years later, their name sat alongside the likes of Elton John, St. Vincent and Ghost on the epic tracklist to The Metallica Blacklist record, performing a distinct, formidable cover of ‘Through The Never’ at the personal request of the metal legends. And 2022 follow-up album Rumble Of Thunder took The HU to iconic stages such as England’s Glastonbury Festival, and into North American arenas supporting Iron Maiden.

These captivating first two records made good on the band’s promise of sharing their beautiful heritage – indeed, their lyrics are entirely, and very deliberately, all in Mongolian. “If you learn the language and translate our lyrics, you’ll understand the context even more – the background of why we chose these words,” explains frontman Gala, who is the group’s throat singer and morin khuur (horsehead fiddle) player. “Hopefully we will encourage people to speak more Mongolian and become interested Mongolian culture. It’s a very rich culture and it needs to be represented.”

Now, as The HU gear up for the release of their highly-anticipated third album in 2026, they’re taking things even further. Knuckling down to work at their second home of Nature Sound Studio in Ulaanbaatar – a place so familiar and comfortable that “sometimes we take off our shoes, it’s that level of freedom”, grins Gala – the band have been pushing their limits, describing this latest work as an “enriched” take on Hunnu Rock.

“We took our time to do this right, and I’m so glad that we’re almost ready to release what we have worked on these past few years,” Gala says. “As well as always staying true to ourselves, the most important thing for us is longevity. That has been the case since the beginning of the band. We don’t just want a song that will be in the charts for a week and then drop off. We want to create something that will last for decades.”

In the more immediate future, though, The HU have plotted a busy summer in Europe on their Incarnation tour, with slots at festivals such as France’s Hellfest, Germany’s Graspop Metal Meeting and Denmark’s Roskilde. Beyond that, they hope to return to the States, and “tour around the world” to celebrate a whole new era of the band.

“We are focusing on the performances and working out a brand-new setlist,” teases Gala. “We want to play bigger venues so we can do extensive production, and bring in some amazing elements of our culture, and play these ideas to our fans. And, as well as our third album, we have some amazing ideas for another album already!” Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | Spotify | YouTube Accessibility at the Nick Rayns LCR, UEA

East 17 - Boys Are Back Again (25/11/2026, 18:30)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:58:02 Z

+ Blazin’ Squad

Get ready for a huge dose of boy band nostalgia as Boys Are Back Again hits venues across the UK in November and December this year.

Bringing together two of the most iconic names in British pop for one unforgettable night. Headlining the tour are the legendary East 17, one of the UK’s biggest ever boy bands and true trailblazers of the 90s pop era. With over 22 million albums sold, 18 Top 20 singles, and a catalogue packed with era-defining hits, East 17 remain to be a powerhouse live act that continues to captivate audiences across the world. Original member Terry Coldwell leads the charge alongside Robbie Craig (Artful Dodger and Ivor Novello Award winner) and Joe Livermore. Together, they deliver a bursting with energy, swagger and the timeless anthems that defined a generation.

Joining them are early 2000s favourites Blazin’ Squad. With 7 UK top 10 singles like ‘Crossroads’ and ‘Flip Reverse’, they gained widespread recognition for their chart topping hits packed with infectious hooks. Appearances on Top Of The Pops and at major festivals like Party in the Park showcased their style, stage presence and electrifying performances. The group continues to enjoy renewed success, with recent sold-out shows and new music in the works.

Whether you lived through the golden age of boy bands or you’re ready to experience it for the first time, the Boys Are Back Again tour promises an uplifting, feel-good experience packed with singalong classics, throwback vibes and non-stop entertainment.

Don’t miss your chance to relive the soundtrack of your youth with two of the UK’s most beloved pop acts - live, loud and back where they belong.

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Blazin' Squad - Website | Facebook | Instagram Accessibility at the Nick Rayns LCR, UEA

MacBusted (04/12/2026, 19:00)

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:23:31 Z

Get Your Pop-Rock Fix with MacBusted Experience the ultimate pop-rock tribute with MacBusted, the one-of-a-kind 5-piece tribute to UK bands McFly and Busted.

Featuring a setlist that includes hits like "Air Guitar," "Crashed The Wedding," "All About You," "Year 3000," "What I Go To School For," "Obviously," and "Shine A Light," MacBusted transports audiences to a world of pop-rock greatness.

Their authentic sound, tight harmonies, and electrifying guitar riffs will transport you back to the heyday of McFly and Busted and have you singing along to every song.

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The Fratellis (11/03/2027, 19:30)

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:25:55 Z

THIS IS A RESCHEDULED DATE, ALL ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID.

Please note that the accessibility area for this event is now at full capacity.

In the autumn of 2006, Scottish indie-rockers The Fratellis burst onto the scene with their blistering debut album, ‘Costello Music’. Filled to the brim with catchy riffs and brash vocals, the record featured some of the band’s most enduring tracks, including the cheeky “Henrietta”, the slightly softer “Whistle for the Choir”, and the truly iconic “Chelsea Dagger”.

Since introducing themselves with ‘Costello Music’ in the late 2000s, The Fratellis have continually reasserted themselves as a staple act in British guitar music, winning over new generations of fans who have bolstered their live presence. The band now have six full-length studio records to their name, with the latest, ‘Drunk Under a Full Moon’, arriving in 2021.

Pairing the stomping singalongs for which The Fratellis first found fame with lush songs steeped in brass and strings, the record was a treasure trove of excess, earning the band a top-three chart position in their home country as well as praise from the likes of Gigwise and Riff Magazine. A deluxe version of the record arrived in 2022, featuring eight unheard tracks.

Now, The Fratellis are looking a little further back in their career, celebrating the album that kickstarted it all as they prepare to take ‘Costello Music’ back out on the road.

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The Lemon Twigs (19/05/2026, 19:30)

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:48:37 Z

The Lemon Twigs, the New York City rock band fronted by brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario, have been steadily capturing attention with their unique blend of youthful energy and seasoned songwriting.

Drawing on nearly a decade of experience since their debut as teenagers, they combine rock, California harmony, power pop and baroque pop into a distinctive, joyously inventive sound.

Their work is marked by intricate arrangements, multilayered harmonies, and adventurous instrumentation – all self-produced in their Brooklyn studio.

The brothers craft songs that balance escapist pop with moments of introspection, seamlessly shifting between styles while communicating their ideas with emotional resonance, setting them apart in modern rock music.

The Waterfront | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

Indiepalooza: Kopycat Killers v Scam Fender v Subarctic Monkeys v Oasis96 v Kasabiaint v Kaiser Cheats (20/03/2027, 17:00)

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:36:25 Z

"6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!"

Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to (ALL on ONE night!)

The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Kasabian + Kaiser Chiefs....

This indoor show has sold out 1000 cap+ venues all over the country and is in it’s 5th year.

THE KOPYCAT KILLERS, SUBARCTIC MONKEYS, OASIS 96, KASABIAN'T, SCAM FENDER and KAISER CHEATS are amongst the best tributes in the world, playing huge festivals both in the UK and abroad to thousands, and now ALL COMING TOGETHER on this special touring festival show.

HOURS OF WALL TO WALL BANGERS ALL NIGHT!!! - Expect Mr Brightside, Don’t Look Back In Anger, I Predict A Riot, Fire, Seventeen Going Under, I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor, Hypersonic Missiles, Somebody Told Me, Wonderwall, Ruby, Mardy Bum, Human, When You Were Young, Club Foot, Will We Talk?, Do I Wanna Know, Supersonic, All These Things That I’ve Done, She’s Electric, Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High, Cigarettes and Alcohol, Read My Mind, Florescent Adolescent, Glamorous Indie Rock N Roll, R U Mine?, Smile Like You Mean It, Spit Of You, 505, Getting Started, Snap Out Of It, People Watching, Oh My God! and many more!

“This. Is. Great. He is selling out all over the UK!” - Chris Moyles, Radio X

“This is Great. He does sound great to be fair!” - Greg James, Radio 1

"The BEST tribute band I've ever seen, and I've shot HUNDREDS" - Duncan Cowley

Indiepalooza

Water and Winter Sports Ball 2026 (14/05/2026, 18:00)

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:51:04 Z

WATER AND WINTER SPORTS BALL

As most people know, every year the Sports Rep organises the annual Water and Winter Sports Ball!

This year (as per tradition) it will be held at Carrow Road Football Stadium on Thursday 14th of May from 6pm-11:45pm. This has been a tradition for many years now and from experience, it has been one of the highlights of the year! It is an incredible way to end the year with friends from our sports with dancing, charity raffles and a bar.

So gather your sporting friends and let's have a great night!

Tickets are two per person, so plus ones are allowed!

Any questions, don't hesitate to ask your Water and Winter Sports Rep at E.tatam@uea.ac.uk

Water and Winter Sports love!

Free Throw (05/07/2026, 19:00)

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:13:29 Z

Since forming in 2012, FREE THROW’s story has been simple: keep going. New records, longer tours, bigger rooms – it’s always been another step upward for the Nashville-based quintet, whose 2014 debut, Those Days Are Gone, has become an era-defining classic in the emo-punk genre, launching them onto global tours with Hot Mulligan and New Found Glory and slots at Slam Dunk, Riot Fest, and The Fest. Every milestone has pushed them ahead, but on their sixth LP, Moments Before The Wind (Wax Bodega), that constant charge gradually slows, suspended mid-step, mid-thought, mid-life.

Recorded with longtime producer Brett Romnes on either end of the sold-out Those Days Are Gone 10-year tour, the follow-up to 2023’s Lessons That We Swear To Keep chronicles a surrealist descent into liminality: a period of intense personal upheaval colored by loss, renewal, reflection, and, ultimately, life-altering joy through the impending birth of a child. The 11-song set is disarmingly real, colored by sonic spontaneity – a swirl of Midwest emo, sweat-soaked punk fervor, and crashing alternative rock – but also the sort of achingly vulnerable lyricism fans and critics have come to expect from the band. Through it all, Moments finds Free Throw still moving, still growing, but now, perhaps more than ever, acutely aware that the path ahead is neither straight nor obvious. There’s a quiet confidence guiding them there into a brand-new era, ready for whatever the wind blows their way.

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Shy FX + MC Rage (08/05/2026, 23:00)

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:27 Z

The return of the legendary Shy FX to The Waterfront! We are very excited to welcome back one of the most iconic names in DnB & Jungle back to the venue following a sold out show last year!

Shy FX (London-born DJ and producer Andre Williams) is a veteran jungle/drum’n’bass DJ and producer who has scored several U.K. pop hits and helped the genre achieve mainstream acceptance while maintaining underground credibility. Grandson of pioneering Jamaican soundsystem DJ Count Shelly, Shy FX made his name producing ragga-jungle, marrying fast, choppy breakbeats with reggae samples and dancehall vocals. As jungle evolved into drum’n’bass and largely shifted away from overt reggae influence, he remained a respected and influential producer, releasing countless underground club tracks and founding successful labels Ebony Recordings and Digital Soundboy. His hit singles in collaboration with fellow drum’n’bass veteran T-Power have brought a pop/R&B sensibility to the genre, and he has remixed or collaborated with British pop stars such as Emeli Sandé, Ms. Dynamite, Dizzee Rascal, and Plan B.

Jenny On Holiday (29/04/2026, 19:30)

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:59:00 Z

Jenny Hollingworth and Rosa Walton signed to Transgressive Records at age 16 and released their juggernaut debut I, Gemini in 2016, a strange strain of melodic electronic, freaky folk pop. 2018’s critically acclaimed I’m All Ears expanded into fantastical new sonic territories, anchored by sweet yet acerbic vocals, uncanny lyrics, and the late SOPHIE’s mutant productions: “Hot Pink” was its anthem, sweeping through AOTY lists. 2022 brought them back to band mode with the powerful Two Ribbons—it starkly captured personal experience of grief and the changing shape of their friendship, as they grew into womanhood. The image no longer of twins, but of two unfurling fabrics, was pertinent.

“Two Ribbons was emotionally intense,” says Hollingworth. It offered catharsis, and with that, a shared want to explore themselves as solo artists. “We wanted to try something new, but we’ve also been able to focus more on being friends,” she says. “We’ve done three albums as L.E.G. This is a way that keeps us out of a creative rut, exploring, and ultimately, coming back to the band.” Still, we’re not…L.E.G-less here. Hollingworth and Walton are swapping demos and track-by-tracks, sleeping over and jamming. Walton appears on several songs (“Dolphins”, “Good Intentions”, “Appetite”) as backing vocals. “Rosa is A&Ring this record,” Hollingworth jokes.

It’s her sublime solo debut 10-track record that Hollingworth brings her own threads together, as a storyful lyricist and commanding, crystalline vocal; Jenny on Holiday unspools into a pristine pop tapestry. Quicksand Heart’s organ analogy palpitates across the record. “I used to get this feeling that everyone had hearts made of different materials—and I felt like mine was a bit defective,” she reflects. “I feel like my heart and my head are all made from the wrong things. That image is about wanting to be loved, and to love and live as a human does, despite the fact you’re maybe like the Tinman in The Wizard of Oz.”

Hollingworth started writing the record across a slow summer in 2023—she gleaned two songs from those hot months in her Norwich bedroom. The neon synthy, hymn-like “These Streets I Know” came first. The majority of the tracks were written last year, and she got into the London studio for early spring. “I took my time to figure out what kind of a record it was,” Hollingworth says. “It revealed itself slowly: it’s about finding joy in wanting to live.”

Following a period of depression, it was this gentle arc to an album that propelled a new sense of clarity. “There were darker experiences I had gone into with the last record, so deeply, and here was an opportunity to make something that reclaimed a kind of living I feared I wouldn’t get again,” Hollingworth says.

She and producer Steph Marziano came up with ‘Jenny on Holiday’—a playful name in keeping with the lexicon of L.E.G. “I am basically on holiday from the band,” Hollingworth says wickedly. This is a record of joy, power, and abundance, fizzing with energy that sweeps up raw and punky basslines a la The Replacements, twinkling synths, and otherworldly, expressive vocal shades that recall Elizabeth Fraser and Paul Westerberg with equal fervor. “My voice is the instrument I enjoy expressing myself most on,” she says. In the production process, she focused time doing vocals and keys.

Hollingworth has found confidence in her lyricism too—The Streets straight-talking narrative style have been an influence. “Pacemaker” is about the fear of not keeping up with the intensity your heart demands, uplifted by Hollingworth’s intricate vocal swoops and melodies. “You’re taking every ounce of me” is a refrain that soars above a piercing electric guitar, over crowds and to the back bars on “Every Ounce of Me”. “Is it so wrong to want? Is it so bad to take what’s yours?” she demands in climbing crescendos on “Appetite”, driven by optimistic, jangling guitars. It’s storytelling that’s cinematic and dramatic. Hollingworth says she’d often write songs to films and videos, like the Nana anime. “Good Intentions” was written to scenes from Singin’ in the Rain, and “Pacemaker” to heart palpitating clips of ’90s Tour de France cyclists.

Hollingworth’s fearlessness extends to the record’s most straight-up, heartful pop songs. “I’m not really concerned with trying to do stuff that’s interesting for the sake of it,” she says, looking from Prefab Sprout to The Beach Boys, Kate Bush, Teenage Fanclub, Cyndi Lauper and Tina Turner on an expansive pop palette. It makes for a record that’s driving and immediate, to be sung to friends in the festival pit or hummed alone on the night bus. “I’m so excited by the pop format—to be able to put something emotionally complex into this simple, accessible form.”

Hollingworth admits her Logic-made demos were “an absolute state”, which Marziano—who has worked with Hayley Williams and Nell Mescal—helped distill. Studio time was often with Marziano, Guitarist Jacob Berry, and Walton in Northeast London. “I need that sense of continuity and intimacy with the record.” Production is upfront and bold, and even its most melancholic rhythms, blushes with pop sensibilities. “I wanted to let go of any mad song structures and ideas that weren’t succinct,” explains Hollingworth. “I wanted to push at the edge of the universe of pop and make these big, bold songs about my fear of dying and things going wrong in my life and finding my feet again on the ground. That’s my pop.”

The record came with its challenges, some lyrics finished in London chain hotels before studio sessions: “I kept getting worried that ideas were too simple, but I found that as a songwriter, those small, straightforward stories can be articulated into something so emotionally profound and complex.” The lyrics to “Dolphins”—which first felt like those “written by a little kid—are what she’s most proud of. Quicksand Heart has been a necessary, liberating creative challenge. “A lot of my time has been spent singing and writing songs on a laptop in my childhood bedroom,” Hollingworth says. “I have learned it takes time, to trust my instinct, and know weathering the mental breakdowns is worth it.”

Quicksand Heart’s artwork is shot by Steve Gullick—a legendary photographer who has lensed everyone from Nirvana to PJ Harvey—and casts Hollingworth as a hyper-saturated, sensual, hypnotic protagonist, wearing her mother’s wedding dress. “It’s not to reflect typical kinds of romances, but a love of life,” she says of the visual and aural imagery. It’s this energy, too, that she’s excited to bring to the stage and live shows again. “So I’m here living in a way that’s a complete expression of self,” Hollingworth says simply. “Hiding nothing, never muting any feelings.” The quicksand heart cannot be quelled. It is a celebration of life.

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CQ Wrestling (29/05/2026, 19:00)

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:55:57 Z

CQ Wrestling are a British Grunge band led by two best friends and songwriters Charlie Woods and Jake Mac, delivering a fierce and melodic 90’s sound. Their lyrics explore social and political unrest while reaching for euphoric escape, and their chaotic, high-energy live shows have built a devoted following, including three sold-out UK tours and appearances at multiple festivals across Europe.

Their first album ‘Plus Ultra’ was released in 2023 to acclaim with support from BBC Radio 1, Radio 6 Music, and Radio X. The newly name band are entering an independent new era with their upcoming single “Catherine Wheels” – a recent fan-favourite inspired by an ancient queen who defied her king and stood for what she believed, celebrating the strength of a woman close to their hearts.

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Nontaines S.C. (30/05/2026, 19:00)

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:36:33 Z

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The world's first and best Fontaines D.C. tribute Nontaines S.C. head to the fine city for the most faithful recreation of a full headline set from the Irish Post-Punk heroes. Expect a razor-sharp celebration with all the intensity, poetry and energy of Fontaines brought to life on the Waterfront Studio stage!

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Lime Garden (18/10/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:47:49 Z

Produced by Ali Chant (Perfume Genius, PJ Harvey, Yard Act), One More Thing is the culmination of a stellar run of singles and non-stop touring from Lime Garden since their emergence in 2021. Their hard-work has started to pay-off with soaring streaming listeners coinciding with sold-out shows up and down the country both headlining and in support of the likes of IDLES, The Big Moon, and Yard Act. One More Thing will be available in standard red vinyl, a special Dinked edition Cornetto vinyl, and a special Lime Garden edition blue vinyl.

Speaking about ‘I Want To Be You’, Lime Garden’s Chloe Howard said: “‘I Want To Be You’ was inspired by a very specific memory I have as a 14 year old at my first gig looking at the band playing and thinking, “do I Want to be you or be with you, or do I want both?”. This feeling has continued to raise its head on many occasions in my life, and it’s become quite an obsessive process at times. Growing up with social media and the constant ability to follow your idols, with access into ‘their world’, has fuelled this in an unhealthy way.”

“I’m the type of person who can get very deep into something, but now I try to channel that into something more constructive and real, like music and art. Recording this song was an attempt to emulate the feeling of true obsession through sound.”

Lime Garden played the British Music Embassy at this year’s SXSW festival and completed a packed summer of festival appearances across Europe, including Glastonbury where they were invited to play Billy Bragg’s Leftfield Stage. In 2022, Lime Garden were nominated for the prestigious ANCHOR award at the Reeperbahn festival.

With each release, Lime Garden have continued to further their reputation as one of indie’s hottest prospects with a host of tips behind them from NME’s 100, Dork’s Hype List, DIY’s Class of, The Sunday Times Culture’s Breaking Act, and The Independent’s New Sensations. The band also received a glowing endorsement from Paramore’s Hayley Williams on her special Everything Is Emo show on BBC Radio 6 Music.

Over the course of Lime Garden’s punchy debut record One More Thing, we’re granted exclusive access to the sonic diary of four best friends as they come of age. “I feel like you can hear us growing up in the songs,” says vocalist and rhythm guitarist Chloe Howard. The indie-electro band (completed by Leila Deeley (lead guitar), Tippi Morgan (bass) and Annabel Whittle (drums)) have been making music together since they were 16, releasing since 2020 and garnering support from 6 Music, NME and The Independent. Now is their defining moment – and they’re ready.

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The Black Charade + Fell Out Boy (09/10/2026, 18:00)

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:45:41 Z

+ DOOKIE (GREEN DAY TRIBUTE)

Free entry to club night for over 18 ticketholders Back by popular demand! The ultimate Emo Rock & Pop Punk Night comes to The Waterfront with headline shows from The Black Charade – My Chemical Romance Tribute, Fell Out Boy – Fall Out Boy Tribute playing all the hits from ‘In The End’ ‘Welcome To The Black Parade’ & ‘Sugar, We’re Going Down and Dookie – Green Day Tribute! This show sold out in previous years so don’t hang about - book your tickets now!

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Weatherday (21/05/2026, 19:30)

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:53:41 Z

“It clicked for me one day, that the album was going to be about hornets,” explains Sputnik, the mononymous songwriter behind the noise-pop project Weatherday. “It just made sense to me.” Hornet Disaster, Weatherday’s follow-up to their 2019 debut Come in, and spiritual successor to 2022’s collab release Weatherglow, is their most expansive work to date. In Weatherday’s initial bout of inspired writing and recording, they produced over 70 songs for the record, but not before they had a complete, overarching narrative that was coherently tied back to Sputnik’s previous work. Like its predecessor Come in, Weatherday’s Hornet Disaster lurches instantly into a caustic title track. The overture is signature Weatherday — urgent, noisy, erratic, and playful — but also hints at shifts in songwriting and production. Lead single “Angel,” backed with “Heartbeats,” demonstrates this evolution in a snappy, springy emo anthem, while its counterpart calls on longtime influence The Knife in a slinky, downtempo curio that pushes the Weatherday sonic universe in an unexpected direction. The movement, color, and form of hornets are meticulously threaded throughout the album’s nineteen song tracklist, with hectic melody and unpredictable turns giving way to various forays: a tribute to Swedish winter in Weatherday’s first official song in Swedish (“Pulka”); the use of renaissance flute (“Green Tea Seaweed Sea”); and the folktronica experimentalism of third single “Ripped Apart By Hands.” It’s a bustling record with disparate songs each vying for space like wasps in a swarm. It can inspire caution and chaos, but there’s wonder, purpose, and a certain familiarity there, too. Weatherday has extended the knotted, thrashing maximalism of Come in by doubling down with the uncompromised, no-stone-unturned nature of Hornet Disaster. Where Come in was the product of an artist searching for their voice, Hornet Disaster represents the joyful abandon that comes from having found it.

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Sweet And Sour - The Ultimate Tribute To Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo (13/09/2026, 15:00)

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:25:43 Z

Stunning full band show! (All Ages Matinee Performance - under 18’s accompanied by an adult)

Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show!

Featuring a powerhouse live band and dynamic dancers, this show brings every beat and lyric to life, immersing you in the stories, sass, and soul of two of pop’s biggest sensations. Feel the intensity of Olivia’s raw, emotional ballads like Drivers License and Vampire, and let loose to Sabrina’s unapologetic anthems like Please, Please, Please and Nonsense.

With every note and move, our performers channel the sweetness and sting of young love, breakups, and finding your voice. From captivating vocals to striking visuals, Sweet and Sour delivers the ultimate showdown that’ll make you sing, dance, and relive every bittersweet moment.

Whether you’re Team Rodrigo, Team Carpenter, or somewhere in between, this tribute show is an unforgettable experience!

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Antarctic Monkeys (18/09/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:45:17 Z

Formed in March 2006 from a jamming session, the Antarctic Monkeys became a phenomenon in their own right, travelling the UK and Europe with numerous tours. The demand is now more than ever. Firmly established on the tribute scene, their live show has the power, passion and the creative edge to whip audiences into a frenzy when delivering the powerful tunes of the Arctic Monkeys as the way they should be. Their reputation grew very quickly and in 2009 received approval from close relations to the Arctic's as well as Chris McClure (from the front cover of the album 'Whatever People Say I am, That's What I'm Not' and brother of lead singer - Jon McClure, from Reverend and the Makers). There have been too many highlights to mention them all but main ones include Rock Revolution in Sicily, Oxegen Festival 2010 in Ireland and the Liverpool Mathew Street Festival, playing in front of 50,000 plus people as well as interviews and appearances in Q Magazine, MTV and Sky News. Rarely is there a tribute band that can rival the original yet these 4 lads mimic Turner, Cook, O'Mally and Helders style perfectly.

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World News (22/05/2026, 19:00)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:25:08 Z

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With an eclectic set of influences from the ‘70s and ‘80s dipping into post-punk, indie-rock and shoegaze alike, World News combines addictive atmospheric guitar riffs with seductive, nonchalant melodies. Moody, punchy, and nostalgic, they’ve drawn comparisons to iconic British bands from The Smiths and The Clash to Dire Straits, wearing the past on their sleeve while remaining perfectly original yet strangely familiar.

2024 saw a continued upward trajectory for the band with the release of two standout EPs, Escape and Mindsnap, their debut appearance in the US at The New Colossus Festival in New York City, and features in Stereogum’s 40 Best New Artists of 2024 and The Fader’s 13 Artists to Watch for 2025. Contributions to 2025 include the singles ‘Don’t Want to Know’ and ‘Everything Is Coming Up Roses’, which set the tone for their 2026 debut LP, alongside a string of summer festival dates and continued sell-out shows across the UK.

“...throwback indie rock of the highest order” –THE FADER

“If you think that jangly, bittersweet indie-pop is a lost art, then you owe it to yourself to check out this London band, who would’ve been stars on ’80s college radio.” –STEREOGUM

“addictively bittersweet post-rock” –PASTE

“World News has the musicianship of a band that's been around for decades…–EARMILK

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Black Stone Cherry (23/10/2026, 19:30)

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:52:25 Z

Proud Kentucky rockers, Black Stone Cherry, emerge from a challenging few years triumphantly with a behemoth of an album, Screamin’ At The Sky (Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group), out now. The four-piece band’s eighth album explodes with urgently-emotive pop-rock hooks; heartfelt, redemptive lyrics; headbanging riffs; powerful dynamics; thunderous drums; and its most thrilling musicianship yet. The 12-song collection is also BSC’s biggest and best sounding album. The self-produced studio record was tracked at a classic Kentucky theater, and it sounds like the guys are smashing down the hammer of the gods.

“The thesis of this record is adapting and moving on. In the last few years, a lot of what I knew from childhood went away. I lost my father, and now I am the oldest living man in my family,” says vocalist/guitarist Chris Robertson. He continues: “There is a lot of darkness on this album—I bared my soul—but it always foreshadows light at the end of the tunnel.” Adds guitarist/backing vocalist Ben Wells: “We see something beautiful letting pain out—you come out a better person.”

In the past two decades, Black Stone Cherry has set a new standard for Southern rock, revitalizing the tradition with its burly riffs and stirring rock hooks. Since its formation in 2001, the four-piece brotherhood has remained Chris Robertson, vocals/guitar; Ben Wells, guitar/vocals; and John Fred Young, drums. Today, the band welcomes its dear friend Steve Jewell Jr. on bass/backing vocals. Steve is formerly of the blues-rock band OTIS who has opened for BSC many times. “I grew up around this music. Every time we play ‘Lonely Train,’ I remember driving with my dad and hearing it on the radio. I get emotional thinking about it,” Steve says. John Fred chimes in: “Steve is the young kid in the band—he doesn’t have as many wrinkles! He’s a monster player, and we have this insane chemistry with him.”

BSC’s last album, The Human Condition, released on October 30th, 2020 through Mascot Records, was their sixth consecutive No. 1 debut on the UK Rock Albums chart. The album’s lead single, “Again,” was the band’s biggest single in over 10 years in America, peaking at #15, and it was BSC’s highest charting record ever in Canada, also landing in the Top 15. The album racked-up 50 million streams worldwide, and “Again” amassed 20 million streams total.

Over the years, BSC has both headlined and rocked 12,000-cap arena shows and shared the stage with a diverse roster of superstars, including Alter Bridge, Theory of a Deadman, Def Leppard, Gov’t Mule, Nickelback, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Mötorhead, Halestorm, Stone Temple Pilots, The Darkness, and ZZ Top. In 2018, BSC performed in front of 100,000 people at the Download Festival as main support to Guns N’ Roses. In 2021, the band played the UK’s venerated Royal Albert Hall, immortalized on 2022’s live DVD Live From The Royal Albert Hall…Y’All.

Screamin’ At The Sky features all-new material written collaboratively while on tour. When it came time to record, BSC decided to try something it’s always dreamed of doing: tracking an album at The Plaza Theater in Glasgow, Kentucky, a legendary 1020-seat venue built in 1934 that boasts meticulous acoustics. “Every time we played the Plaza we wondered what it would sound like to record drums there. We finally decided to put all our eggs in one basket,” Chris says.

In June of 2022, the band rented the theater and brought its trusty engineer, Jordan Westfall, and all its recording equipment into the theater, setting up the basement as the control room and the stage as the live drum room. John Fred tore through his drum tracks like a beast, and they ended up sounding mountainous. Chris and Ben had time to record guitars in the theater before heading out on tour. Those tracks also sounded richly dynamic, and the rest of Screamin’ At The Sky was finished post-tour at the theater and at John Fred’s makeshift home studio.

Time between recording sessions, and incredible room ambience have resulted in a career high watermark for BSC. Screamin’ At The Sky bursts open with the title track which kicks off with the feral roar of dimed amps in a big open space. Then a bruising riff cycles through punctuated by what can be best described as John Bonham-sized drums in a sleek modern rock context. For the chorus, Chris delivers one of his finest performances, managing to be raw-nerved emotional but also smoothly melodic. “My idea for the chorus is a bunch of friends around a campfire screaming their pain away,” Chris says.

He is courageously autobiographical on the anthemic, “Nervous,” which opens with the lyrics: Memory lane, it’s ‘85, a baby boy with big blue eyes/And promises just waiting to be broken. The song balances slamming hard rock riffage with moody clean-guitar verses, reflective singing, and meticulously-crafted vocal melodies that gracefully rise until climaxing into an urgently-melodic chorus.

The barnburners continue with “When The Pain Comes,” an uplifting modern rock statement on confronting life’s challenges without succumbing to the pain. “That’s about digging your heels in the dirt and staying strong,” John Fred says. The single, “Out Of Pocket,” became something of an instant classic when the guys debuted it on their UK tour last summer. It epitomizes the band’s prowess at mixing sweetly weary verses with incendiary choruses. BSC lighten things up with “Smile, World,” a brawny sing-along about not taking life too seriously.

Screamin’ At The Sky has been a catharsis for Black Stone Cherry, and the quartet is savoring the calm after the storm. “A lot of bands would have thrown in the towel, but we came out the other side with some of the best music we’ve ever made,” Ben enthuses. Chris concludes: “ We’re in a great space—this band is as much as a family as it’s ever been.”

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Taylor More Swiftly (20/06/2026, 18:30)

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:05:49 Z

Taylor More Swiftly - A Punk Tribute to Taylor Swift!
TMS are a covers band made up of members of the UK and US Ska/Punk Scene & Friends, who play sped-up versions of the songs of Taylor Swift.
Known for their bringing together of two worlds, TMS bridge the gap between the Pop and the Pop Punk scenes with energy and friendship bracelets galore - So if you fancy singing along to some of the world's catchiest songs at superspeed, whilst cheering along passing crowdsurfers, this band have got you covered!

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Seb Lowe (23/04/2026, 19:30)

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:43:52 Z

On record, Seb Lowe’s fusion of indie-rock, alt-folk and virtuous, literate lyricism is utterly compelling - a blend that has attracted 13 million likes on TikTok and 40 million streams without yet releasing an album. But on stage he goes harder, channelling the righteous anger of his lyrics like a man possessed, while violinist/vocalist Kate Couriel provides another engaging focal point, the pair anchored by drummer Joel Goodwin.

It’s a strength that Seb Lowe will put in the spotlight throughout 2026, with a new UK headline tour now confirmed. It builds upon the recent news that they also play an extensive UK and European tour next year as special guests to ascendent dark pop queen Sofia Isella.

Seb Lowe says, “Can’t say we’re much getting used to it. Can’t say we ever will. Looking forward to meeting anyone who’s just gotten into us, and meeting people who’ve listened for ages. Looking forward to putting on a proper show too. That’s the main thing. What will the songs be? What will we change? What’s the world? The characters? How far can we push the boat out? With each tour it’s like we get a bit more insight into the universe we’re building, or we have the chance to get rid of last year’s universe and completely start again.

Either way, it’s always a buzz.” It’s still early in Seb Lowe’s rise, but his evolution has already been remarkable. His debut EP ‘Half-decent’ was as raw as it comes: solo acoustic songs played with a punkish fury and the lyrical dexterity of a rapper.

Over time his sound has progressed into a fuller band dynamic, but his debate-igniting words and incendiary passion remains completely undiminished. Indeed, as the recent likes of ‘Dogs & Cats’, ‘A Westerner Walks Into A Bar’ and ‘I’m Hateful, I’m Horrible, I Love You’ all prove, Seb has hit upon a sound with broader crossover appeal without compromising any of his personality or integrity.

Seb Lowe is now counting down the days until his UK headline tour gets underway - the first five shows are all sold-out, but very limited tickets remain available HERE for Newcastle and Leeds. The Sofia Isella dates will see him play his debut European tour before returning to the UK with a big finale at London’s Roundhouse. His first outdoor summer show has also been confirmed, with a one-off gig with Shed Seven at The Piece Hall in Halifax.

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Norwich Craft Beer Festival 2026 (01/05/2026, 18:00)

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:33:25 Z

Following a triumphant debut year we are pleased to announce Norwich Craft Beer Festival returns to The Adrian Flux Waterfront for 2026! A vibrant showcase of independent brewing, bringing together an exciting mix of local and national breweries. Expect incredible beer, street food, local DJs and a lively festival atmosphere in the heart of the city.

This festival is Token operated. All general ticket holders must purchase beer tokens upon arrival to enjoy beer. VIP ticket holders do not need to buy tokens.

General admission = Entry to the festival + festival cup
(This festival is Token operated. All general ticket holders must purchase tokens upon arrival to enjoy beer)

VIP ticket = Entry to the festival, Unlimited beer pours + VIP festival cup
(excluding waterfront bar)

The Lemonheads (03/10/2026, 19:30)

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:08:21 Z

Since they were formed in Boston, Mass, in 1986 by Evan Dando, the family tree of The Lemonheads has had many twisted tentacles and tangential branches, and a host of one-liners etched into its bark.

Anyone could be a Lemonhead but for how long who knows? Leastways they’ll be shoulder-to-shoulder with Evan throwing discordant chords against alt-country-tinged melodies, playing that light and dark card. Evan Dando and The Lemonheads’ arcane adventure continues with ‘Love Chant’.

Sparring with guest guitarists J Mascis from Dinosaur Jr and The Bevis Frond’s Nick Saloman, Evan the songwriter remains gloriously astute. The voice is lower and more brooding but the mood is pin prick sharp and the social commentary as barbed as ever. “The Lemonheads have always been recognised as purveyors of grade-A pop-punk” Record Collector

The Charlatans (24/04/2026, 19:30)

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:42:50 Z

One of the best loved UK bands of the last four decades, The Charlatans’ career spans 14 albums, 22 Top 40 singles, three Number One albums and era-defining anthems like 'The Only One I Know', ‘North Country Boy’ and 'One to Another’. Forthcoming album We Are Love launches a bold new era, one that finds them at peace with their past whilst looking forward to a bright future.

Youth Killed It (17/04/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:35:01 +0100

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There’s more to Norwich than mediocre football and mustard; there’s Youth Killed It. The band has been making their mark on the UK music scene with their blend of infectious riffs, sharp wit, and undeniable charisma.

Their energetic live performances stand out on any bill, featuring unscripted banter and a party atmosphere that has earned them spots at prestigious festivals including Isle of Wight, Y Not, and Stockton Calling. They have shared stages with the likes of The Kooks, The Snuts, The Sherlocks, DMA’s, and The Pigeon Detectives.

The lads have crafted punchy and relatable tracks that delve into many real-life situations. With a sound that resonates beyond the confines of traditional genres, they have gained attention from industry tastemakers, earning multiple Radio 1 plays and placements on television shows such as BT Sports and The Great British Bake Off. The band has had over 3.5 million streams on Spotify alone.

Having sold out headline shows at iconic venues like London’s Camden Assembly and The Waterfront in Norwich, Youth Killed It continues to captivate audiences with their indie rock and rap fusion, setting the stage for a promising future in the music industry.

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Just Mustard (19/04/2026, 19:00)

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:09:32 +0100

Just Mustard – the Dundalk, Ireland-based band of Katie Ball, David Noonan, Mete Kalyoncuoğlu, Rob Clarke, and Shane Maguire have announced their new album WE WERE JUST HERE and shared the surging, late-night indebted title track. WWJH is set for release on October 24 via Partisan Records. WWJH was produced by Just Mustard, mixed by David Wrench (Frank Ocean, FKA Twigs) and recorded at Black Mountain studio, Dundalk.

Across their first two albums – 2018’s Wednesday and their 2022 Partisan debut Heart Under – the band “rode a wave of noise to the front of the shoegaze pack, breaking from the distorted yearning of the genre’s softer acolytes” (Pitchfork). While Just Mustard’s signature elements are still intact on WE WERE JUST HERE—warped guitars, twisted sound design and cavernous low ends—this time, it’s all been channeled into a warmer and more anthemic path. Whereas Heart Under explored themes of grief and longing, the songs here draw from a wide spectrum of emotion and feeling, with characters searching for ecstasy, holding onto love, and grasping for the rush of feeling alive.

On the title-track, Just Mustard repurpose their sound into something that feels distinctly euphoric, whilst having a sense of intensity beneath it all. The core elements remain, Katie Ball’s
echoing vocals, guitars chiseled into jagged industrial edges but the outcome is far different. It feels communal, the sound of sweat falling from nightclub ceilings, paired with a trance-like Lynchian disorientation. The track is supported by a video directed by Greg Purcell.

It is emblematic of the sound of WE WERE JUST HERE, an album that reaches for human connection after the beautifully hewn solipsism of 2022’s acclaimed Heart Under. Inspired by club spaces and physical joy, the songs strive for immediacy and feeling.

The announcement follows the dizzying whirr of “POLLYANNA”, released earlier this year alongside the news of a select run of shows in intimate venues, which provide a rare opportunity to experience the band’s enveloping sound in close quarters. The band’s previous album Heart Under received praise from The Independent, Pitchfork, NME, The Daily Telegraph, Loud & Quiet and more. The band subsequently went on a world tour and were handpicked by Robert Smith to support The Cure, as well as performing with Depeche Mode and Fontaines D.C. Stay tuned for more news.

When Waterfront Was Young (06/06/2026, 16:30)

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:29:09 +0100

We are SO back Norwich! Following an incredible debut year When Waterfront Was Young returns for another one-of-a-kind emo tribute festival. In homage to the utterly awesome When We Were Young festival, we are celebrating with some of your favourite bands from past and presents lineups right here at The Waterfront. Welcome to fabulous Fine City, Norwich.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a new convert to the sounds of the scene, WWWY Fest is the ultimate way to relive the memories and make new ones with fellow music lovers.

Time to dust off the checkerboard Vans and relive the glory days of 2000s pop-punk and emo in classic Waterfront style! We’ve been working hard to secure a stonking band lineup from around the country, featuring full live sets and performances from…

Special Guest Headliner TBA

The Offspin

Deftunes

Forevanescence

Jimmy Ate World

Some 41

Taking Back Sundae

Need a break from the mosh? Away from the live music check out the vibe chomp a bite from our food vendors in the riverside garden, gather your bandmates for a souvenir snap in our Photo Booth, then take to the stage in our Karaoke room to unleash you inner Hayley Williams or belt our your whiniest Where Are Yeeeeew! Are you not entertained?

But that’s not all – after the last note is played, the party keeps rolling with our official After Party 11pm – 3am (18+), spinning the ultimate emo and pop-punk anthems until late. First band kicks off at 5pm, see you down the front Norwich!

DMA'S (22/05/2026, 19:30)

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:14:01 +0100

Reading and Leeds main stage sets, touring with Kasabian, 65,000+ tickets in the UK alone, and a massive sold-out Australian tour. DMA's world is one of acceptance, freedom of expression, collective high, and each twist and turn in their journey to this point has led them to what will be a landmark album release for the band.

With their fourth studio album How Many Dreams?, DMA's have ambitiously crafted a record that is the grand sum of every part of who DMA's are.

Across twelve tracks, How Many Dreams? weaves electronic dance elements seamlessly through the beloved foundations of guitar rock, punk, and lyricism of their highest charting album THE GLOW (2020), which peaked at #2 on the ARIA charts, #4 on the UK Official Albums Chart, and #1 in Scotland.

THE GLOW (2020) was recorded and mixed by multi-Grammy Award winning producer Stuart Price (The Killers, New Order, Madonna) at the historic Westlake Recording Studios in LA, and secured 4x ARIA Nominations and multiple Platinum and Gold (ARIA) singles.

Canaan Cox (28/05/2026, 19:30)

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:59:30 +0100

Canaan Cox is back on his WE OUT HERE TOUR!

Blending country storytelling with polished pop hooks and a streak of R&B swagger, he delivers music made to move whether it’s your heart, your feet, or both.

On stage, Cox is pure electricity. His shows are equal parts high-energy party and intimate hangout, pulling fans in with charismatic charm that makes every crowd feel like they’ve got a seat at his table. Stadium-ready anthems, heartfelt ballads, and laugh-out-loud moments all collide in a live experience that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

With a growing catalogue of songs like “As You Leave” and “When It Comes to You,” Cox continues to prove he’s more than just a voice but a storyteller, entertainer, and host of the ultimate good time. Fans don’t just come to watch him perform; they come to be part of the family.

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Toots & The Maytals Feat Leba Hibbert (28/05/2026, 19:30)

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:28:38 +0100

Direct from Jamaica

TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS

featuring Leba Hibbert

‘Reggae Got Soul’ 50th Anniversary Tour 1976–2026

The Maytals formed in the 1960s and updated their name to Toots and the Maytals for their debut album Sweet And Dandy in 1969.

One of the best-known ska and rocksteady groups, they are also credited with the first use of the word “reggae” in a song on their 1968 single Do The Reggay.

Frederick “Toots” Hibbert was a reggae pioneer who was named by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the 100 greatest singers of all time.

Known for classic reggae songs such as 54-46 Was My Number, Monkey Man, Pressure Drop, Funky Kingston, Broadway Jungle, Bam Bam, Time Tough and Reggae Got Soul, Toots and the Maytals are now fronted by Toots’ daughter Leba Hibbert, who has released her own recordings and worked with Sly & Robbie, Jimmy Cliff and more.

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PRESIDENT (20/04/2026, 19:30)

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:27:12 +0100

Tickets available here: PRESIDENT | Norwich Box Office | UEA Ticket Bookings

“Citizens, the time has come. No names. No past. No distractions. Only the mission ahead. At Download Festival, the inauguration begins. Not with words, but with action. Not with empty promises, but with undeniable force. There will be no campaign, no debate, no opposition. Only one truth: President has arrived. The oath will be taken. The people will decide. History will be made.''

PRESIDENT have revealed single, “In The Name Of The Father” The debut proclamation — a raw meditation on existential fear and the inevitability of death, referencing the ‘King of terrors.’ Dark, unflinching, and deeply cathartic, it’s the first glimpse into a world PRESIDENT are only beginning to reveal.

Operating at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere, PRESIDENT doesn't conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity. Prioritising intent over image and shifting the spotlight away from those who have created this movement, firmly onto the music itself.