Research into the local Norwich music scene

The local music scene within Norwich is growing rapidly. Over the last 7 years the city has prospered from it's new breed in talent, ranging in a variety of genres. The early breakthrough act was that of Duo "Violet Violet" who have grown into a successful, but small band The 2 piece formed in September 2003 when Cheri and Fliss grouped up with some friends to start a new wave of girl power, but with extra punk attitude, they quickly made their name around the local scene before being signed to Norwich's own NROne Records.

Local band "The Kabeedies" impressed in a scheme ran by the EDP (Norwich) to find new talent at a gig At the 'Lower Commons Room' venue, UEA. They competed against 9 other of Norwich's British talents, winning the event and an opportunity to be signed up by NRone Records. The band have since then being signed up in 2009 to having a a successful album which has featured in the national indie album chart. And features on the shelves on some major music branches such as "HMV". Certainly one of the most successful bands in the city "The Kabeedies" have influenced other local bands such as the indie-pop sensation of "We Can't Dance" who are set to follow in the footsteps of the local hero's. The band have supported there counter-parts on numerous occasions having broken through. The band were discovered as part of a scheme ran by The Norwich arts centre.

However the most recognisable band is that of "Deaf Havana" despite being from King's Lynn they classify there hometown as Norwich when playing headline shows. This band are often featured on the cover of large mainstream magazines. They've featured on Kerrang on a few occasions. Their debut album was a huge success when released which charted well in the national rock chart.

Venue's in the city have billed many large acts over recent years, which promotes their music futhermore with live performances. Venue's in Norwich include:
-UEA LCR
-The Waterfront
-The Marquee
-B2
-Norwich Arts Centre
Larger acts are more likely to play either the UEA or Waterfront. In contrast to this smaller or breakthrough acts are more likely to play the Arts Centre. To gain a repruttion in the Norwich scene, unsigned bands book dates for the other local small venues. These usual include the B2 In Sprowston, Arts Centre or Marquee.