Norwich Arts Centre gig to pay tribute to Jonathan Allen

An upcoming gig at a city venue will pay tribute to a much-loved local artist and musician who died of a brain tumour.

The 'NO MAYO' event will take place at the Norwich Arts Centre in St Benedicts Street on Thursday, September 12 from 7.30pm.

It will be a night of music in memory of Jonathan Allen, who died in 2023, and it will support the Norfolk cancer charity The Big C.

The evening will be headlined by electronic music artists Nathan Fake and Luke Abbott, who will be performing back-to-back sets.

Headliner Nathan Fake (Image: Supplied)

The show will also feature a set from folk-rock outfit The Bloomfield Family Band, of which Mr Allen was a member.

They will be joined on stage by special guests from the local music scene, including The Neutrinos, Alexander Carson and Milly Hirst.

The Bloomfield Family Band (Image: Supplied)

DJ Spokes will be in the bar area and each live performance will feature visuals from video artists Dan Tombs and Humdrum.

Sam Leonard, a local musician, said: "We were all devastated to lose our friend Jonathan last year.

"He played a big part in the local art and music scene over the past 20 years and will be sorely missed.

Headliner Luke Abbott (Image: Supplied)

"It will be a great night with some fantastic artists and a great way to celebrate Jonathan’s life and contribution to art and music.

"All proceeds will be donated to The Big C, which offered fantastic support during his illness."

The gig will pay tribute to Jonathan Allen (Image: Supplied)

Mr Allen studied fine art at the University of Derby and then did a master's degree in history of art at the University of East Anglia.

In addition to his life as a visual artist, he was the drummer in several bands including Ray Brower, Heart of a Dog and The Little Unsaid.

Tickets cost £12 in advance at norwichartscentre.co.uk or £14 on the door.

City gig to pay tribute to much-loved local artist and musician