Norfolk & Norwich Festival returns this May

Norfolk & Norwich Festival returns this May with a world-class programme of classical and choral music.

On Saturday 11 May, get under the skin of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 – Eroica, whose defiant opening chords mark the arrival of the Romantic symphony. The renowned Aurora Orchestra perform entirely from memory and stripped of music stands, so audiences will be able to enjoy a fabulously intimate performance in the atmospheric surrounds of Norwich Cathedral.

‘Renegade’ harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani has a trio of performances at the Festival. His first, at the Octagon Chapel in Norwich on Thursday 23 May, is a solo programme featuring two war-horse works of the harpsichord repertoire by Rameau and Buxtehude.

Making their debut in England, the dazzling voices of Chamber Choir Ireland bring the very best of contemporary choral music to the Cathedral of St John the Baptist on Wednesday 22 May with a programme featuring work by Arvo Pärt, Cassandra Miller and Caroline Shaw.

Norfolk & Norwich Festival runs from Friday 10 – Sunday 26 May. To see the full programme and book tickets, visit www.nnfestival.org.uk

 

 

NEW NOISE! Battle of the Bands at The Royal Norfolk Show 2024

This year we are partnering with Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, Big Sky Creative, Access Creative College, Play Produce Promote and Pica Pica, Pica Pica! to bring you NEW NOISE! Battle of the Bands 2024. If you are a solo artist or a rock band we want to hear from you!

Sign up below and upload two audio tracks – our expert panel will listen to every track and select 15 bands and artists to perform at our NEW NOISE! Battle of the Bands at the Royal Norfolk Show on Thursday 27th June 2024

Sign Up Here


FAQs

Age range

  • 8-21 (must still be under 21 years old in June 2024)

How many people need to be in the band to register?

  • There are two categories:
    • Soloists of any contemporary genre
    • Bands of two or more people of any contemporary genre

Can I perform cover songs?

  • Yes, however your initial upload must contain at least one original song

How can I submit my recording?

How many songs do I need to submit?

  • We request that you submit 2 songs, at least one must be an original song

Do I need to submit a video recording?

  • No, you can submit either a video or audio recording, this does not need to be recorded professionally

When will I be advised if I have been successful in securing a set on the first round of the competition?

  • You will be contacted by Monday 6th May 2024, whether you have been successful or not in gaining a performance slot at the Royal Norfolk Show

How do I get my tickets for the Royal Norfolk Show if I am successful?

  • If you are successful, we will be in touch and organise for your tickets to be sent direct to you. Tickets will be limited to the number per group plus up to 3 supporting adults only along with 2 complimentary car park tickets. Further tickets will be available to purchase direct from the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association

How long will I need to play for if I am successful in securing a set at the Royal Norfolk Show?

  • You will need to be able to perform a 10 – 20 minute set with at least two songs being original

Will the PA and back line be provided for me?

  • Yes

Who will judge the performance at The Royal Norfolk Show?

  • This will be judged by industry professionals with written feedback offered to each act

Will there be promotional footage available of our performance?

  • Where possible we will share any footage of your performance with the lead contact for each band

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Performance opportunities at the Royal Norfolk Show 2024

Norfolk Music Hub are looking for acts to perform across our FOUR stages at the Royal Norfolk Show 2024 on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th June 2024!

With four stages this year, we’re ready to host every musical genre and ensemble size, from solo performers to concert bands and choirs. This setup marks our biggest year yet at the Royal Norfolk Show!

Check out our stages below


School Stage

This stage can accommodate up to 50 performers and is suitable for choirs, musical groups and ensembles

Equipment available to support your performance includes:

  • drum kit
  • electric piano
  • microphones
  • music stands
  • PA with functionality to play tracks
  • a sound engineer to support your performance

Performance slots available:

  • Wednesday 26th June, 10.00am – 8.00pm
  • Thursday 27th June, 10.00am – 5.00pm

Each performance will be allocated  30 minutes inclusive of setting up and packing down

Register your interest here

The closing date for registering is Friday 19th April 2024


Bandstand Stage

This stage is the perfect location for ensembles or bands, whether you’re a brass band, jazz orchestra or school beginner’s ensemble

The stage can accommodate up to 40 performers (some may be located in front of the bandstand)

Equipment available to support your performance includes:

  • drum kit
  • electric piano
  • microphones
  • music stands
  • PA with functionality to play tracks
  • a sound engineer to support your performance

Performance slots available:

  • Wednesday 26th June, 10.00am – 6.00pm
  • Thursday 27th June, 10.00am – 5.00pm

Each performance will be allocated  40 minutes inclusive of setting up and packing down

Register your interest here

The closing date for registering is Friday 19th April 2024


Acoustic Stage

Are you a talented soloist, duo or trio? If so then this is the stage for you! Located near the popular food court this intimate stage provides the perfect background to any chilled-out afternoon

Equipment available to support your performance includes:

  • electric piano
  • microphones
  • DI box
  • PA
  • a sound engineer

This stage will only accommodate up to three performers and as it is acoustic no drums will be permitted

Performance slots available:

  • Wednesday 26th June, 10.00am – 8.00pm
  • Thursday 27th June, 10.00am – 5.00pm

Each performance will be allocated  40 minutes inclusive of setting up and packing down

Register your interest here

The closing date for registering is Friday 19th April 2024


New Noise Stage

We are happy to announce the introduction of the New Noise stage. Set in the woodland area this stage is for smaller ensembles and bands requiring amplification

Equipment available to support your performance includes:

  • drum kit
  • electric piano
  • microphones
  • guitar and bass amps
  • PA with functionality to play tracks
  • a sound engineer to support your performance

Performance slots available:

  • Wednesday 26th June 2024
  • Thursday 27th June 2024

Each performance will be allocated  30 minutes inclusive of setting up and packing down

Register your interest here

The closing date for registering is Friday 19th April 2024


Please note:

Performers on both the School stage and Bandstand stage will be sent a link to get their entrance tickets via the Royal Norfolk Showground. This may include coach and car park tickets and will be at the discretion of the RNAA. Only performers on the Acoustic Stage and New Noise Stage will receive tickets via the Norfolk Music Hub

Each performer will be issued with a free entrance to the Norfolk Show. Any performers under the age of 16 not attending with their educational setting will need to be chaperoned by a parent or guardian (one additional entrance ticket will be issued for each under 16 taking part for a parent/guardian chaperone)

We will be in contact by May 6th if we are able to offer you a performance opportunity this year. Once you have accepted the performance slot offered you will be asked to submit a set list and stage plan for your performance including any technical requirements by May 31st

Any students under the age of 16 will need to apply for a child performance licence if they are not attending with their educational setting. Proof of this licence will be required by May 31st 2024. Further information on this can be found here: Children in employment and entertainment – Norfolk County Council

Get Funky with the Brass Funkeys at The Royal Norfolk Show 2024

Pupils from across Norfolk are invited to take part in Get Funky, playing alongside the Brass Funkeys!

This year we are partnering with Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, Charanga, Big Sky Creative and The Brass Funkeys to bring the sounds and colours of New Orleans to the Grand Ring at the Royal Norfolk Show 2024

We have selected a fantastic arrangement of tunes which will be hosted on Charanga enabling you to join the Brass Funkeys live in the Grand Ring. Whether you are just starting or an advanced player we have everything you need to get started!

Date: Wednesday 26th June 2024, 11.35am – 12.15pm
Venue: The Grand Ring, Royal Norfolk Show

Sign Up Here


FAQs

Who is the project aimed at?

  • This project is accessible to all young people across Norfolk

What instrument can I play?

  • Resources will be available on the following instruments:
    • Trumpet
    • Trombone
    • Saxophone
    • Recorder
    • Clarinet
    • Flute
    • Ukulele
    • Handheld percussion
    • Samba drums
    • If your instrument is not listed please get in touch: phillip.olley2@norfolk.gov.uk

When are the resources available?

  • Resources will be available from Monday 22nd April 2024

What will happen on the day?

  • On the day you will meet your designated Norfolk Music Hub representative at one of the two gates on the north side of the grand ring. Here you will register and then be guided into the Grand Ring for the performance. The performance will last approximately 30 minutes which will give you enough time to enjoy all that the Royal Norfolk Show has to offer

What will we do the rest of the day if attending in person?


The Brass Funkeys

The Brass Funkeys are a trailblazer in the new generation of UK Brass Bands. Formed in 2011, this 9 piece collective has a unique sound forged from their strong personalities and eclectic individual tastes whilst still paying homage to their New Orleans Brass Band Roots. The Brass Funkeys have honed their skill over 10 years playing the club and festival circuits in the UK and Europe, always exploring new musical directions while reefing their exciting eclectic and energetic live show bursting at the seams with ideas and infectious energy

The Brass Funkeys frequently appear on festival main stages (Glastonbury, Boomtown, Wilderness, Lost Village, Love Supreme, North Sea Jazz Festival) as well as performing at world renowned venues (Ronnie Scott’s, Koko, Cambridge Corn Exchange)

www.brassfunkeys.com


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Big Norfolk Holiday Fun 2024 – Easter Holiday Activities

Norfolk Music Hub in partnership with Norfolk County Council’s Holiday Activity Fund are delighted to bring two music-making opportunities to Norfolk during the Easter holidays!

Music Makers and Body Shakers!

  • For young people aged between 5 and 16
  • Wednesday 3rd April – Thursday 4th April 2024. You need to attend both days

The 2 days aim to bring young people from across Norfolk together to engage in musical opportunities including singing, movement and dancing.

More Information & Registration


Create Your Own Beat – Music Technology

  • For young people aged between 12 and 16
  • Monday 8th April – Tuesday 9th April 2024

The first day is for young people who have not previously attended a Music Tech session with Norfolk Music Hub and are Music Tech beginners. The second day is for those with previous Music Tech experience or who have previously attended a Music Tech course with Norfolk Music Hub.

These workshop days aim to bring young people from across Norfolk with an interest in Music Technology together to learn to use a professional Digital Audio Workstation, Logic Pro X, to create an electronic music track. We will look at arrangement, sequencing, editing, mixing and production, and students will be able to take home their finished tracks as an mp3 file.

There are only 10 spaces available each day so please do not delay in registering.

More Information & Registration


The Big Norfolk Holiday Fun – Active Norfolk scheme is being run by Norfolk County Council and is free to all families with children aged 5-16, who are eligible for means-tested free school meals.

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Big Norfolk Holiday Fun 2024: Create Your Own Beat – Music Technology

Norfolk Music Hub in partnership with Norfolk County Council’s Holiday Activity Fund are delighted to bring two Music Technology days for young people aged between 12 and 16 to Norwich!

The first day is for young people who have not previously attended a Music Tech session with Norfolk Music Hub and are Music Tech beginners. The second day is for those with previous Music Tech experience or who have previously attended a Music Tech course with Norfolk Music Hub.

These workshop days aim to bring young people from across Norfolk with an interest in Music Technology together to learn to use a professional Digital Audio Workstation, Logic Pro X, to create an electronic music track. We will look at arrangement, sequencing, editing, mixing and production, and students will be able to take home their finished tracks as an mp3 file.

  • Day 1: Getting to know Logic and making electronic beats for beginners
    • Introduction to Logic Pro and getting to know the different features of the software. How to use Kick, Snare and Hi-Hats to produce interesting beats. Also, adding drum fills, variation and layering to our beats as a foundation for our tracks.
  • Day 2: Extended work using Logic to improve your Music Technology
    • Using previous experience and direction from the workshop to extend your Music Tech knowledge.

There are only 10 spaces available each day so please do not delay in registering.

The Big Norfolk Holiday Fun – Active Norfolk scheme is being run by Norfolk County Council and is free to all families with children aged 5-16, who are eligible for means-tested free school meals.

More Information & Registration