Grassroots music venues “fundamental for culture”
A music venue in Ipswich has been praising the importance of grassroots venues in the community
Category: Arts & Entertainment
No laughing matter in East Anglia
East Anglia is the most neglected place for live comedy but comedian Joz Norris argues the area is vital for the industry
Oh yes it did! Norfolk MP praises panto as Hethersett raises charity cash
Generous locals raise more than £4000 for Parkinson’s support group
Former vape shop reopens as SEN centre
ARCH in Attleborough will offer SEN children a chance to connect, feel supported, and enjoy creative activities
The inclusive choir breaking boundaries
Not Your Average Choir strive to be an inclusive and accepting environment for all.
Free Speech, Media and Power — the UEA at Latitude Festival
Is AI a threat to the entertainment industry, especially comedy?
UEA honours ITV legend Nina Nannar
Broadcaster highlights struggles of brown, working-class women in fight for equality
‘It affects us all’: residents speak out over castle restoration delays
Unexpected discoveries and rising costs push reopening to the summer of 2025
Women in music: ‘Misogynistic attitudes’ in the music industry
“It’s harder to be a woman in the music world” are the words of Norfolk singer Maya Law.
Women in music: What’s the best way to celebrate International Women in Music Day?
If you need a few ideas, here are some ways to mark the occasion:
Women in music: breaking down the numbers
International Women in Music Day – we’ve got the stats.
Women in music: ‘Kate Bush can outwrite most people’
Norwich record store employee thinks talent outweighs gender
Women in Music Day: The history
International Women in Music Day gives us an opportunity to support women in the music industry.
Kicking off today’s blog – it’s International Women in Music Day!
To celebrate, you’ll want to press play on your favourite female artists.
“Poetry helps my PTSD”
Poetry is a “powerful way of dealing with trauma.”
Festival bursary helps artist inspire young people in Norfolk
A Norfolk artist says she would have struggled to deliver creative workshops for young people without vital financial support from a local bursary scheme.
Modern day dating: “I have never been in a relationship”
People are struggling to find love in 2025.
Is Norfolk’s busking future in jeopardy?
Businesses claim that Norwich’s vibrant cultural performers are taking away from them.
Morris dancing: the rhythm that heals the mind
It’s not all sticks and hankies, Morris Dancing can help support men’s mental health
UEA Journalism graduates nominated for RTS Awards
Fin Brown raised thousands of pounds to give Ray Parke one last ride on a Lancaster Bomber.
11 year old darts prodigy aiming for big success
Lennon Wharf has already hit almost 700 180s!
Charity offers music opportunity for those struggling with mental health
People with mental health issues are being offered free music lessons and potential to be in a gig.
“Check your little boobies,” breast cancer survivor becomes model to raise awareness
Norwich charity holds catwalk featuring breast cancer survivors to raise money. Picture credit: Jane Bagley
Young artists bring new life to Suffolk town
Local authorities have commissioned young artists to freshen up the high street in Halesworth, Suffolk.
Speech writing workshop comes to Latitude
In Latitude’s ‘Faraway Forest’, speech writing and songs of hope and protest got festivalgoers speaking up.
Creativity in protests “should be heard”
Activists at Latitude Festival have shared the importance of being creative when protesting.
A night of barking beats with Hacker T Dog
CBBC legends, Hacker T Dog and Katie Thistleton, have been welcoming freshers to the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Award-winning photographer shares his tips, journey and favourite photos
Arthur told stories of how he begun his photography journey, taking some of his dad’s old equipment and snapping shots.
Norwich singer opens up on her battle with grief after losing son
Arianne, a singer from Cwmbran in South Wales, now lives in Norwich. She opened up to UEA journalism about her journey through grief.
Artist uses AI to “challenge misinformation”
An exhibition in Norwich is using AI and deepfakes to challenge the publics perception in a new exhibiton about the moon landing.
Musician speaks out about the impact of stalking
Welsh violinist Sian Philipps talks about her experience with stalking when she hosted a live concert at Norwich’s Assembly House
‘Earning 20p is comical’ – The cost of music in a thriving industry
Spotify has stopped paying out for tracks under 1000 streams and artists are suffering.
Substantial money raised for local sports charity at Norwich FC collectors fair
Over £2500 has been raised for Community Sports Foundation by a collectors’ fair.
Sadie and the Girls: Trials and triumphs of new student band
Meet Sadie and the Girls, a seven-member band from the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich breaking into the…
Lack of party goers causing nightclub closures in Norfolk
Popular nightclub “Bar and Beyond” recently shut its doors in Norfolk following a major administration in their parent company Rekom…
Michael Rosen shines a light on grief
Michael Rosen, former children’s poet laureate and prolific author has been promoting his new memoir with a series of talks.
Surge in tickets sales for Norwich’s hidden street as closure looms
An underground street beneath Norwich is attracting visitors ahead of permanently closing its doors in April. The hidden street tour,…
Slam Dunk Winter Jam Tour success at Waterfront
The Slam Dunk Winter Jam Tour, which saw Millie Manders, spunge, Teenage Bottlerocket and Zebrahead join forces, performed for a…
UEA Journalism – a place “for furthering careers”
The Vice Chancellor tried his hand at newsreading on a visit to Broadcast House in Norwich City Centre. He toured the facilities and met students on the Broadcast Journalism degrees.
Crocheting back to health
Ellen Siegert was only 13 years old when she found out she had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Five years since the diagnosis, she explains how creativity has brought a new passion (and business!) to her life.
UEA Journalism Insider: What’s behind the scenes of Winter Wonderland
The ice rink at Winter Wonderland is the only one for miles for those who live in Norwich. It’s also…
Legend of airwaves shares her secrets
Norfolk’s famous radio host returns back to the studio to share her experiences and tell her story.
Drama at The Darkness LCR gig
The Darkness returned to Norwich for the first time in two years, performing at a packed, sold-out LCR. However, the…
UEA ballet club spread Christmas cheer at local care homes in Norwich
Students from the University of East Anglia’s ballet club are spreading Christmas joy around care homes in Norwich. They visited…
Project Playhouse: £5 million makeover
A theatre boss has announced plans for a multi-million pound upgrade to Norwich playhouse. Exclusive report by Tabby Dryhurst.
Project Playhouse: £5 million makeover
A theatre boss has announced plans for a multi-million pound upgrade to Norwich playhouse. Exclusive report by Tabby Dryhurst
Getting into the music biz in Norwich
The music industry is a difficult one to get in to as you rely on creating music everyone will love and
being discovered. So what is there in Norwich to help young artists form successful careers?
Arctic Monkeys rock out in Norwich
And yes, they did look good on the dance floor! Filling Carrow Road stadium with over 27,000 fans and with…
The Lioness inspire a new short film
The writer of a new short film about women’s football says that Euro 2022 was her inspiration for writing it.…
BBC Correspondent Steffan Powell visits UEA
The BBC’s Gaming and Culture Correspondent visited Journalism students at the University of East Anglia’s Broadcast House. After an inspirational…
Figures show reading is ‘cool’ again
2022 was a record-breaking year for the UK publishing industry, with almost 700 million physical books being sold. That’s the highest…
“Let it all out” – Norwich’s Rage Room sets their sight on new location
When you think British, the words quiet, reserved, and well-mannered spring to mind. The growing trend of Rage Rooms not only…
Charity uses music to bring young people together
Many young people with disabilities or additional needs can feel excluded in society. Musical Keys is a charity centred on…
Norwich’s first ever Ukrainian art exhibition
The Anteros Arts Foundation on Rye Bridge Street is holding the city’s first Ukrainian art exhibition until Saturday 22nd October. …
86-year-old YouTuber posts 200th video
Meet Frank Halliday, an 86-year-old man who lives in Cromer. Frank has been painting for roughly 70 years and has…
Protest Song Project goes Live at Latitude
750 English protest songs have been catalogued by researchers from the University of East Anglia. Academics took their project to…
Going out or staying in?
How is the cost of living affecting our leisure decisions. The continued rise of cost of living will leave people…
The Empire creates ‘more for Great Yarmouth’
Whilst Great Yarmouth is well known for being a traditional seaside town, The Empire is trying to bring a more…
Staycation or Vacation: Is Great Yarmouth the next holiday destination?
Last August Great Yarmouth recorded that 6.4% of its working age population were claiming benefits- 2% above the rest of…
EXCLUSIVE: Norwich Castle pulls Russian artist’s exhibition as invasion of Ukraine continues.
The works of a Russian artist have been removed from an exhibition at Norwich Castle. “Ode to a Flint”, which…
Suffolk school band’s gig for charity
The four piece band known as, ‘ikraus’, are from Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham. One of their peers, Luke…
The importance of religious traditions at Christmas
Christmas is a time when many people reconnect with religious traditions, such as carol services and nativity plays. However, Norwich…
Wild Paths Festival goes ahead in Norwich despite rising Covid cases
The much-anticipated Wild Paths Festival will take place across Norwich from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th October, despite the rising…
Suffolk Scavenger Hunt
Stacey Offord, aged 35, from Kesgrave has been creating art work by burning recognisable images onto wood. Ranging cartoon characters…
The Instagram account celebrating the weird and wonderful sights of Norwich
Wyrd Norwich (@wyrdnorwich) is a street and found photography Instagram account dedicated to showcasing “all the wyrd & wonderful” art…
Art is thriving in Norwich City
Art has a long history in Norwich and it seems that it is still ingrained in the culture of modern…
Antiques shopping still a great way of finding something new
We’ve all no doubt seen the overwhelming variety of antiques shops around Norwich, and probably explored our fair share. But…
Norwich musician warns teens to ‘drop the knife’
Norwich has seen a rise in knife crime with rates doubling over the last 2 years. With an average of…
The Bar with No Name – but lots of Dead Stuff, Stuffed.
A squeeze of lemming with your drink sir? Ben Hinton visits Norwich Arboretum – the bar with no name (at…
Norwich Makers Festival goes all Cuddly
Alex Dalton visited Makers Festival in the Norwich Forum, which featured nothing less than a hand-knitted model of Yarmouth Seafront.…
Norwich’s ‘Vinyl Street’
In recent years the so-called vinyl revival has seen UK record sales increase from less than 1 million in 2013…
Artist Roger Law on plans for a new Spitting Image show
Photo by Deirdre Amsden courtesy of the Sainbury Centre.
The Big Issue on the streets of Norwich
The Big Issue is more than just a popular publication, it is one that brings hope and purpose to many.…
Kazuo Ishigaro: UEA Creative Writing’s most famous graduate
Kazuo Ishiguro, winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature, joined the University of East Anglia’s MA in Creative Writing…
Norwich Gaming Festival: Opportunity for men – and women
Victoria Pertusa enters virtual reality to report from the Norwich Gaming Festival The Festival started in 2014 as a retro…
Vintage Fashion – and a new magazine
Journalism students from UEA report on Norwich Vintage Fashion week – and the launch of a new magazine devoted to…
Fish, Chips… and Beer at new Norwich festival
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