Music
Brit-winning Florence and the Machine have been named as one of the headline acts at this summer's Latitude Festival. The critically-acclaimed band, led by Florence Welch, are joined by fellow headliners Belle and Sebastian and Vampire Weekend.
Falsetto indie dance this week courtesy or Wild Beasts. Frightened Rabbits, one of Scotland's best upcoming bands, also visit. Plus a swirling mix of world sounds from the Baghdaddies and post-electro quartet Errors.
Indie electronica sound-smiths Errors are back with a new album and a tour that brings them to Norwich. ROB GARRATT caught up with guitarist, keys and programmer Steev Livingstone.
Key members of Norwich's music scene are joining the fight to keep 6 Music running. The BBC has put forward plans to close the radio station, but today promoters and bands said it would strike a devastating blow to local musical talent.
The Courteeners arrived proclaiming themselves the country's best new band. Now they're back with their second album, Falcon, and a UEA gig. ROB GARRATT spoke to drummer Michael Campbell.
Kings of Leon and Kasabian have been named as headliners of the hugely popular V Festival, which is this year celebrating its 15th anniversary when its held at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, on August 21/22.
Whatever you read about Local Natives, the first thing you are told to detect is a strong scent of Fleet Foxes. Sure, they have the same shimmering harmonies, but they inject a healthy slab of rock'n'roll too.
Norwich alternative rockers Avosetta has been selected over thousands of other unsigned acts to amek it through to the last 20 in a national competition.
It's been a while since I've shouted about the name Rory McVicar, so the release of his second album seems a great place re-adjourn. Another Sleepness Ninght is the first must have album of 2010.
After including her in numerous 2010 ones-to-watch lists, the tastemakers seem to have pencilled in Marina Diamandis - aka Marina & The Diamonds - to follow in the footsteps of Florence Welch and her machine.
If the tastemakers are to be believed Marina Diamandis - aka Marina and the Diamonds - will be the big name this year, following in the footsteps of the likes of Florence and the Machine and Little Boots. EMMA LEE spoke to her.
Originally formed as a three-year project to promote Norwich bands, next week will see NROne Records celebrate its fifth birthday with a Haiti fundraiser at Norwich Arts Centre. ROB GARRATT reports.
One thing I've learned about myself is that I'm not an art for arts sake kind of guy. Call me a philistine or whatever and exclude me from your club, it makes no odds to me. But if you love comedy, music and poetry, check out the soapbox scene.
Norwich band Cutback sign to US label. A host of local bands help raise funds for those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. And be quick to enter this year's Live and Unsigned.
The NME Awards Tour is frequently a barometer of where music is right now, but this year's line-up is a diverse mix of old and new without any dominant style. SIMON PARKIN argues it has hidden depths.
When someone puts on an event named Norwich Music Identity, you just know an old crusty like myself is going to be there. In 30 years I've never discovered an identity that could define or sum up Norwich music but it's always good to get someone else's opinion.
Summing up twenty-something London life in a lager-soaked blend of rap and punk, ROB GARRATT caught up with 21st century urban bard Jamie T ahead of his sold-out appearance in Norwich.
Jamie Treays walked on stage to showers of applause, catcalls and chants from a sold-out crowd where the average age was well below his 24 years.
'Classical virgins' are being encouraged to give it a go as Sea Change Arts second international concert series gets underway at Yarmouth's Hippodrome with the launch of a new scheme and a visit from the Czech Symphony Orchestra.
Fully bearded-up and clad in plaid shirts, this highly-regarded Texan quintet may look like they've stepped straight out of American alternative rock central casting, but make no mistake they're the real deal.
The He Hew's, a five-piece band of buskers who have been entertaining crowds outside a historic Norwich store for more than half-a-century, have released a record in tribute to the city.
Who would have thought 14-years-ago a party in a penthouse flat would turn into East Anglia's biggest and most established dance music event. The legendary Pam's House is celebrating with a special anniversary event.
Pop hit makers The Saturdays are the latest headline act to be confirmed for the line-up of summer concerts in Thetford Forest this year, penciled in to appear on July 9.
This Brooklyn-based so-hip-it-hurts pop-punks had critics hailing them an overnight sensation. This set was made up of a mellower retro-flavoured sound that bore more than passing resemblance to the indie-punk that emerged in the late-80s/early-90s.
Am I in a minority or are my musical habits too anal, because, I don't mean to mock as it takes all sorts, but I really don't know or hang around with many people who watch or enjoy reality-style music TV.