Waterfront Gigs

Waterfront Gigs : Robin Trower

What: Waterfront Gigs

Where: The Waterfront

British blues rock guitarist Robin Trower initially achieved success with Procol Harum during the 1960’s, and then again as the leader of his own power trio. With a career spanning four decades, Trower has recently released material with the Brian Ferry Band as well as with the Robin Trower Band.

Website: http://www.trowerpower.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : Hell On Earth Tour 2010 (Every Time I Die / Terror)

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Hell On Earth Tour 2010 comes to Norwich with a veritable feast of metal / hardcore bands featuring Every Time I Die, Terror, All Shall Perish, The Acacia Strain , Down to Nothing and Thick as Blood.


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Website: http://www.myspace.com/hellonearthtour

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Waterfront Gigs : Bring Me The Horizon (+ Cancer Bats & Tek-One)

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Where: The Waterfront

One of the UK’s most exciting live bands, Bring Me The Horizon, have announced a UK tour for September. The dates will be in support of their eagerly anticipated new studio album, recorded in Sweden with legendary metal producer Frederik Nordstrom. Support comes from Canadian punk rock metallers Cancer Bats and heavy Dubstep pioneers Tek One.


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Website: http://www.myspace.com/bmth

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Waterfront Gigs : NEW DATE: The Magic Numbers

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Where: The Waterfront

Unfortunately due to the Album Launch being delayed the Magic Numbers gig has moved from Wednesday 16th June to Monday 27th September. Original tickets are still valid for this event, so if you can make this new date, then you need do nothing except turn up – same Doors time, same Venue, just a different date!

If however you can’t now make it please return you tickets as soon as possible to the UEA Box Office. The address to send them to is UNION BOX OFFICE, UNION HOUSE, UEA, NORWICH, NR4 7TJ.  Even though we may have a record of your booking we would like to stress that without the physical ticket(s) no refunds can be given. Tickets are high value items which are transferrable and can therefore be used by anyone who has possession of them to attempt to obtain a refund. For this reason we would always recommend that tickets are sent back by Recorded Delivery or delivered in person. Please note that this is our recommendation, not a requirement.



With a nod towards sixties harmony groups, but with a musical territory all of their own, The Magic Numbers are back with a brand new album and UK tour. Their 3rd album, “The Runaway” will be released on Monday June 7th. The album was produced by Romeo with Valgeir Sigurðsson, who has worked with the likes of Björk, Bonnie Prince Billy, Múm and many others, and was mixed together with Ben Hillier (Doves, Elbow, Blur). Several of the songs feature string arrangements by the late Robert Kirby, renowned for his work with Nick Drake. The album also features Angela and Michele taking over lead vocals on 'Throwing My Heart Away' & 'Why Did You Call?'

Website: http://www.themagicnumbers.net/

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Waterfront Gigs : NME Radar Tour (The Joy Formidable)

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NME announces the acts to perform on its’ new music showcase, the NME Radar Tour. The infamous tour will see the very best in new and innovative talent tear through towns throughout September and October. The Joy Formidable are set to headline the event and will be joined by Chapel Club.

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Website: http://www.nme.com/home

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Waterfront Gigs : Kano

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Coming from the same East London 'grime' scene that spawned Wiley, Kano will release his new album 'Method To The Maadness' in August. This much-anticipated LP promises to be a heavyweight affair and will feature collaborations with Chase & Status, Hot Chip, Wiley, Ghetts, Damon Albarn and others.

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Website: http://www.kanosworld.com

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Waterfront Gigs : Imelda May

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“The problem with an artist like Imelda May is that she’s so good, it makes a critical review almost impossible to write; her performance is flawless.” Clash Magazine 

With her strikingly cool but quirky 50s look and raw energy, Imelda May is taking the music scene by storm. Having fallen in love with rockabilly and blues as a nine-year-old in Dublin, she has fused them together and given them a modern twist to create the most exciting and original sound you’ll hear this, or any year.

Her new album ‘Mayhem’ sees Imelda continue to develop her uniquely modern fusion of classic musical genres. The record not only showcases her exceptional songwriting ability, but also displays some more disparate influences, with first single Psycho seeing Imelda channel the spirit of early PJ Harvey, whilst the heartbreakingly poignant “Kentish Town Waltz” conjures an image of Chrissie Hynde at her most reflective..

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Website: http://www.imeldamay.co.uk/

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Waterfront Gigs : Chimaira

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There's an obscure Chinese proverb that roughly translates as "There is one thing greater than money and power: Enthusiasm." While some of the more cynical people in the world would dismiss that statement as some kind of hollow fortune-cookie philosophy, that lesson is something the Cleveland-based metal outfit Chimaira have taken to heart. With four records and a decade of service in the trenches behind them, the band—singer Mark Hunter, guitarists Rob Arnold and Matt DeVries, bassist Jim LaMarca, drummer Andols Herrick and keyboardist Chris Spicuzza—have created The Infection, their second release for Ferret Music and their most ambitious recording yet.

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Website: http://www.chimaira.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : Architects

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Championed by critics, fans and peers alike as one of the finest UK metal/hardcore crossover acts of their generation, Brighton quintet Architects’ sound is dark yet uplifting, dense yet accessible and crushing yet comforting. So much is on offer here for every fan of modern metal and hardcore.

Website: http://www.myspace.com/architectsuk

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Waterfront Gigs : Mark Chadwick (Levellers)

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Where: The Waterfront

Mark Chadwick has announced details of the release of his debut solo album, entitled All The Pieces, to be released through Stay By Records on 6 September 2010.

One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of The Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 20 years. All The Pieces is however, not a Levellers album. Whilst the voice may be familiar, that is where the similarities end.

Instead, this is an intensely personal collection of folk-tinged acoustic pop tracks, written and refined over the course of the last two decades. Brought to life by award-winning producer Sean Lakeman, Mark is joined by an ‘all star cast ‘of some of the UK’s greatest folk musicians.

Both Sean and Seth Lakeman, along with Dan Donnelly (Watercress, Sonovagun), Martin Pannett (McDermott’s 2 Hours), Toby May (Clearlake), Daniel Goddard (aka DBG) and Ben Nicholls (Dennis Hopper’s Choppers) all perform on the album, and Mark’s singing is complemented by the astoundingly beautiful voice of Equation’s Kathryn Roberts.

All The Pieces is, to all intents and purposes, Mark Chadwick telling the story of his own life, in his own words. Presented chronologically, it charts the highs and lows of his extraordinary life, encompassing life altering events such as attending Elephant Fayre which helped shaped his political views, falling in (and subsequently out of) love, through to his later disillusion with both mainstream and radical politics.

This album shows a side of Mark Chadwick’s songwriting and personality that up to now he has largely kept out of the public eye. Honest and heartfelt, yet highly accessible and endearingly upbeat, All The Pieces shares many of its hallmarks with the great folk revival albums of the 60’s and early 70’s. Anyone expecting a Levellers sound-alike album will be disappointed, but those with an ear for beautifully produced acoustic pop, great melodies and engaging lyrics will most certainly not.

“The album was inspired by Cat Stevens, Nick Drake and whole host of other lesser known names all of whom represent the myriad of lesser travelled paths that opened up somewhere between the breakup of the Beatles and the formation of Led Zeppelin.” says Mark.

“Lyrically I wanted to show another side to being in a band. As brilliant and exciting as it is, it also can also take a heavy personal toll. So this album is autobiographical, beginning at the point where I first realised I was utterly besotted by music and ending where I am today, basically chronicling the last 28 years of my life, with each song being about a different phase.”

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Website: http://www.markchadwickofficial.co.uk/

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Waterfront Gigs : Lacuna Coil

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Where: The Waterfront

Italian Gothic Rock band, Lacuna Coil, bring their unique sound to The Waterfront. Led by the contrasting dual female/male vocals of Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferra, their 5th album 'Shallow Life' was released in 2009. Full of classic glinting guitar lines and confidently huge choruses, it was huge step forward in the band’s musical evolution.

Support from Slaves To Gravity.

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Website: http://www.lacunacoil.it/

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Waterfront Gigs : The Mobo Tour Featuring Skepta

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Where: The Waterfront

Skepta, the self pronounced 'King of Grime', will headline a Mobo Tour in October. Skepta is a producer and MC commonly associated with the North London grime scene and is also a member of Roll Deep. He first came to prominence in 2008 with 'Rolex Sweep' and recently had a hit single with 'Bad Boy'.

***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS MOVED FROM 13th - 18th OCTOBER***


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Website: http://www.myspace.com/skepta

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Waterfront Gigs : Kings ov Leon (Kings of Leon Tribute)

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The Kings ov Leon have quickly established themselves as the number one UK tribute to one of the greatest bands on the planet. An awesome set delivering the anthems ‘Use Somebody’, ‘Closer’, ‘Revelry’, ‘Bucket’ and the sublime ‘Sex On Fire’. The band has all the class and charisma of the Kings of Leon and is taking the UK by storm selling out venues nationwide.  They’ll be the ones to show you the way…

Support from The Interpreters.

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Website: http://www.kingsovleon.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : Twenty Twenty

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Where: The Waterfront

Set to follow in McFly's footsteps, Twenty Twenty are a punk pop trio consisting of brothers Sam and Jack Halliday and Sonny Watson-Lang. They have already supported the likes of Scouting For Girls, Go: Audio and McFly and sold out a load of venues on their 2010 Summer tour - expect these dates to be equally as popular..

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Website: http://www.twentytwentyband.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : Attack Attack! (US)

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Where: The Waterfront

U.S synth rockers Attack Attack! have a bone to pick with today's music scene. Amidst the sensationalist reviews, mainstream news coverage, and viral video crazes, the energy behind this vibrant five piece from central Ohio has only just begun to snowball.

PLEASE NOTE - This is the American act, not to be confused with the Welsh band of the same name touring at the same time!



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Website: http://www.myspace.com/attackattack

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Waterfront Gigs : Adrian Edmondson & the Bad Shepherds

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The Bad Shepherds play punk songs on folk instruments. Not as a gag, but because we really like the noise. We think the songs are better than people remember. We love folk instruments. It works. We do songs by The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Stranglers, The Jam, Sham 69, The Undertones, The Buzzcocks, The Ramones, The Specials, Talking Heads, Squeeze and others, even Kraftwerk! Alright, they're not all punk, but they come from roughly the same era. We've mostly given the songs a kind of Celtic feel, and we've stuck in the odd reel and jig here and there. But occassionally we just thrash! I've always thought the excitement of a reel taking off is the nearest thing to the excitement of watching punk live in the 70's.

I love the songs of 76 - 82. I was 19 in 76 when punk arrived. Those songs were the soundtrack to my life as I went through Uni and started pretending to be a comedian. I loved the noise, the faces and the attitude. I love making music. Got my first guitar when I was 13 and along the way I've picked up ten other guitars, a banjo, a ukelele, two trumpets, a banjolele, a mandolin, an autoharp, a charanga, two pianos, a tenor guitar, a triangle and even made myself some Coconuts (strangely enough - from a coconut). I also love folk music, I love the noise - at its live best its the most exciting music to be in the same room with. It occured to me that punk was the folk music of its day.

I decided to form a band to reflect all of the above. It would be great if you came along for the ride.  Cheers, Adrian.

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Website: http://www.thebadshepherds.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : We Are The Ocean

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We Are The Ocean is an English post-hardcore band from Essex. Their debut full-length album, “Cutting Our Teeth" was released in February 2010. The band, who has toured with the likes of Lostprophets, Funeral For A Friend and You Me At Six, is heading out on a massive headlining tour in the autumn!

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Website: http://www.myspace.com/wearetheoceanuk

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Waterfront Gigs : Tinie Tempah + Chiddy Bang

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Grime superstar Tinie Tempah returns to Norwich to coincide with the release of his new album. Tinie, who has had massive hits with the singles 'Pass Out' and 'Frisky' already this year, is beginning to make waves around the world. Plus support from Chiddy Bang  and Bluey Robinson.

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Website: http://www.tinietempah.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : Magnetic Man

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You can tell dubstep's come a long way when it's possible for the genre to have its own supergroup. Magnetic Man are dubstep's biggest name and remixer du jour Skream, along with two of the men responsible for shaping the genre's sound, Benga and Artwork. Their debut single, 'I Need Air', features vocals from Angela Hunte, who co-wrote Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' 'New York State Of Mind'.

 It was Artwork who penned the dubstep anthem Red, a tune so ahead of its time the genre didn’t yet have a name. He began to mentor two errant teenagers – Benga and Skream, the latter’s remix of La Roux’s In For The Kill giving dubstep a worldwide audience. Having created a genre of music that has taken hold of youth culture in Britain, anticipation has been building to fever pitch as the band set about unleashing onto the world their debut album.

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Website: http://www.magneticman.net/

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Waterfront Gigs : One Night Only

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One Night Only released their debut album in 2008; it quickly went gold, spawned the huge hit single 'Just For Tonight' and amassed them a legion of fans. The Yorkshire-based indie popsters will embark on a tour this autumn to promote their latest release; an album of almost dizzying energy with even bigger and more confident tunes.

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Website: http://www.onenightonlyonline.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : For Those About To Rock with Livewire AC/DC & Limehouse Lizzy

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Livewire are the AC/DC show with a big difference!

Both the Bon Scott & Brian Johnson eras of the band are included - with two very individual singers in the same explosive performance! The band brings the full size 'DC show to the fans - complete with the cannons, the walkways, the backdrops and the drapes. With a rock hard rhythm section and Lorne cutting the rug as Angus Young, it's easy to see why Live/Wire is the UK's hardest working tribute band. All the classics are there from Whole Lotta Rosie and Highway To Hell, to Thunderstruck and Back In Black. With Live/Wire there's no holding back - it's the full on show from start to finish! Close your eyes and you'll hear AC/DC; open your eyes and you'll see AC/DC!

Limehouse Lizzy are the UK's most hard working and best loved Thin Lizzy tribute band. Expect to hear the cream of Lynott & Co's live tracks, with some classic album songs thrown in as well

Website: http://www.livewiredc.co.uk/

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Waterfront Gigs : Liqueur (Tribute to The Cure)

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Norwich based Liqueur, the finest tribute to The Cure in the country, will bring a set of epic proportions to The Waterfront. Expect all the classic tracks by The Cure such as Friday I'm In Love, Lullaby and A Forest. The ticket includes free entry into the 90s club night after the gig from 10pm! (applies to over 18s only)

Plus support from The Barlights.

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Website: http://www.myspace.com/liqueurband

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Waterfront Gigs : Lissie

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Hot on the heels of the release of her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Catching A Tiger’, Lissie has announced details of her first full headline tour this autumn.

It has already been a whirlwind few months for this mesmerizing new artist from Rock Island, Illinois with a list of highlights as long as her arm including; her performing on Later with Jools Holland & GMTV, dueting onstage with Ellie Goulding, triumphantly winning over the SXSW festival with an unfathomable 10 shows in 4 days, championed by as broad a media spectrum as you could possibly imagine – from single of the week in The Sun, raved about by US gossip mogul Perez Hilton (who witnessed one of her Austin SXSW performances and has swooned over her voice ever since), and praised by the likes of Q, Clash, Uncut, The Sun, Sunday Times, Big Issue, Daily Mirror and playlisted across UK radio to name but a few places.

Having now decamped to the UK from her home base in Ojai, California for the foreseeable future, Lissie continues to tread the boards across the nation‘s live venues. Having recently completed a series of dates as special guest to Joshua Radin, City & Colour and Local Natives and a headline tour of the UK with Alan Pownall, Lissie now has a full program of touring continuing throughout the summer, which also includes a sold out show at London’s ICA on July 28th. Lissie won the hearts of many with her four triumphant Glastonbury appearances and her recent slot at Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park and has further confirmed festival appearances at Bestival, Latitude, Camp Bestival, Summer Sundae, Secret Garden Party, T in The Park, Oxegen, Cambridge Folk Festival & V festival still to come, alongside dates in the US as part of the influential Lilith Fair Tour and at Austin City Limits festival.

Online she has picked up well over a million plays on YouTube as fans have discovered her charms, alongside some spectacular cover versions, that began with her take on Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’ for the Dermot session and has since taken in Lady Gaga’s ‘Bad Romance’ & Kid Cudi’s ‘Pursuit Of Happiness’ along the way to rave response, showing the versatility and depth of that voice that has also seen her pick up praise and support from a broad range of artists, from Courtney Love, Katy Perry, Mumford & Sons to Ellie Goulding.

Please note the early door times - the show will finish at approx. 10pm.

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Website: http://www.lissie.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : Easy Star All-Stars

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Where: The Waterfront

The Easy Star All-Stars have established themselves as one of the top international reggae acts since their debut in 2003. Their re-workings of classic albums by Radiohead, The Beatles and Pink Floyd brought together fans of reggae, classic rock, dub and indie rock into one big family.

Easy Star All-Stars’ next album, DUBBER SIDE OF THE MOON, will be released during this October’s UK tour, featuring remixes and dubs of the original Dub Side of the Moon album by guest producers including Groove Corporation, Adrian Sherwood, Dreadzone, 10 Ft Ganja Plant, Dubphonics, Alchemist from Liquid Agents, Dubmatix and more. This will give the All-Stars a chance to try out some new arrangements for the classic material, as well as put a renewed emphasis on Dub Side in the set, but fans of their other work need not fret – they will still tackle plenty of their other hits and favourites each night!

The Easy Star All-Stars will be joined on this tour by Easy Star Records’ newest artist, Cas Haley, whose album CONNECTION will also come out in October. After his debut album topped digital reggae charts in the US and the UK, singer/songwriter Cas Haley retreated to his home in Paris, Texas, to create a timeless album of reggae-pop songs filled with chill grooves and irresistible melodies.

Support from Cas Haley.

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Website: http://www.easystar.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : There For Tomorrow + Me Vs Hero + Deaf Havana

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Where: The Waterfront

There For Tomorrow, Me Vs Hero and Deaf Havana have announced a triple-header tour for November. Each band will play for the same amount of time but the line-up will rotate each night. Get there early to see all 3 explosive post-hardcore/punk-pop bands!

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Website: http://www.therefortomorrow.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : The Dillinger Escape Plan + Rolo Tomassi

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Where: The Waterfront

As passionate about their craft as ever, DEP is looking to ramp up things even more in 2010, with a planet-beating tour! From melding hardcore’s blinding rage with a musical vision on their debut 'Calculating Infinity' in 1999, to their more recent release 'Option Paralysis'; DEP is constantly evolving.

Plus support from Rolo Tomassi.

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Website: http://www.myspace.com/dillingerescapeplan

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Waterfront Gigs : Yann Tiersen

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Where: The Waterfront

Yann Tiersen is, by far, one of the best known French artists of his generation and the most world- renowned for his writing skills. While his reputation as a musician was first established thanks to his early studio albums, “La valse des monstres” (Monsters' waltz), “Rue des cascades” (Cascade street) and “Le Phare” (The lighthouse), that served as an introduction for the mainstream audience to his music writing wisdom, it was his work on the score for the movie “Amélie Poulain ”(”Amelie”) that earned him widespread recognition, where, thanks to great neoclassical vision, he would play around with pop and folk sounds, stripped from common cliches.

But Yann Tiersen made his biggest impression on spectators first and foremost through his live performances, playing alone or with his band, by delivering an emotionally charged and freely inspired conception of his music to the audience.

This libertarian attitude greatly influenced the writing of albums to follow, alternating classical film scores (“Good Bye Lenine”, “Tabarly”) with more “pop” music for his studio albums (“L'Absente”, “Les Retrouvailles”) followed by prestigious guest appearances honouring his unique style of composing (Stuart Staples, Jane Birkin, Dominique A, Lisa Germano, Neil Hanon and more).

On the strength of these successful achievements on record and on stage, Yann always strived to create his own trademark sound, never dwelling on the way that the mainstream audience labels him. By experimenting endlessly with various new musical directions and collaborations (Shannon Wright, This Immortal Coil, Orka..) he reminds those who care to listen that his musical boundaries go as far as he choses.

Yann will have been carrying this message to whatever remote area his worldwide tours will have taken him to, playing his own repertoire under an infinitely fresh and renewed musical light, challenging his own codes.

His new album ”Dust Lane”, brilliantly proves the extent of his ambition once again, blasting all ideas of hermetic musical boundaries; borrowing this time from Rock music sounds, and allowing his musical writing skills to blossom into a superb and strong creation, soon to be shared with his followers on stage.



This is an all standing event.

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Website: http://www.yanntiersen.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : Imogen Heap

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Where: The Waterfront

Imogen Heap is a Grammy nominated, multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter. Her songs incorporate elements of electronica, alternative pop and rock. The result is slightly left of centre, digitally ambient and innovative music, with electronically sprinkled magic dust over great lyrics.


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Website: http://www.imogenheap.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : Job For A Cowboy (+ Whitechapel)

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Job For A Cowboy blends stunning musicianship and cutting edge song craft to create the absolute embodiment of modern day extreme music. The fast-rising band, known for explosive live performances, released their second full length album entitled 'Ruination' last year. Support from Whitechapel, Annotations Of An Autopsy and Trigger The Bloodshed.

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Website: http://www.jfacmetal.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : Seth Lakeman

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Seth Lakeman, widely regarded as the UK’s foremost folk singer songwriter, who makes his eagerly awaited return with new studio album ‘Hearts & Minds’ (out July 19th) announces a UK tour in November. The follow up to 2008’s Top 10, critically acclaimed ‘Poor Man’s Heaven’, ‘Hearts & Minds’ encompasses traditional and modern themes of love, loss and human struggle and represents a further leap forward in both songwriting and sonics.

Seth has taken his story telling to a new level on his fourth album, tackling contemporary issues such as the financial crash and the greed of politicians and the banking system, as on the title track of the album Hearts and Minds. Other lyrical themes both personal and universal are covered elsewhere, including the struggles of the working-man (‘Hard Working Man’) and soldiers losing their lives in battle (‘Spinning Days’).

‘Hearts & Minds’ (19th July Relentless/ Virgin) also moves into new sonic territory with the studio work of Tchad Blake, the producer and engineer internationally known for his work with the likes of Tom Wait, Crowded House, Black Keys and Elvis Costello. On tracks such as future single ‘Tiny World’ (out 12th July), Blake has developed Seth’s traditional, percussive stomp into something more expansive, warm and intimate –echoing the more personal lyric. Lead single ‘Hearts & Minds’ sees Seth’s unique, compelling brand of ‘indie-folk’ move further into the kind of harder edged sound sign posted on the Poor Man’s Heaven album. A rabble rousing call for people to stand together to face the battles of everyday life in an ever more challenging world, the single is already a favourite in Seth’s rhythmic and captivating live shows that continue to garner an ever growing army of followers.

Having come to wider public attention following his Mercury nominated Kitty Jay album in 2005, when Seth brought folk music to a new, younger audience, he has been widely credited with breaking down perceptions and barriers often associated with folk music and its acceptance (or lack of it) in the mainstream. Here he returns into a musical landscape he arguably helped to shape, that now encompasses a whole new breed of folk inspired / acoustic artists.

Hearts & Minds, where contemporary themed tracks rub shoulders with more traditional tales and furious fiddle playing and stomping rhythms combine with intricate acoustic numbers, form an album which undoubtedly represents Lakeman’s most mature and compelling work to date.

Please note: This event is for over 14’s only

Website: http://www.sethlakeman.co.uk/

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Waterfront Gigs : The Hamsters - 'Jimi Hendrix 40th Anniversary Memorial Tour'

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Where: The Waterfront

The guitar, bass and drums trio The Hamsters have long been established as one of our premier Blues-Rock attractions, having performed well over 4,000 concerts in 24 years. Although a band in their own right - playing rootsy Rock, Blues and Americana - they've also long widely been regarded as the UK's leading interpreters of the music of Jimi Hendrix. Tonight, on their Jimi Hendrix 40th Anniversary Memorial Tour, they'll be performing a show of his songs to commemorate his passing 40 years ago in September 1970. The band will 'support' themselves by playing a short opening set of their own brand of music, then return for a full Jimi show!

"They’re fabulous: one of Britain's very best live bands" - Bob Harris, Radio 2

"Nobody does the music of Jimi Hendrix better" – The Times

Website: http://www.thehamsters.co.uk/

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Waterfront Gigs : Stornoway

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Where: The Waterfront

Blowing in from the west, Oxford to be precise, Stornoway are a five piece of songsmiths, scientists and men of the earth. Their charming brand of quintessential pop, steeped in pastoral hues, has won them fans across radio and press and resulted in the band’s biggest headline tour to date!

The last couple of years have seen them quietly honing their art in the shadows of the dreaming spires and earlier this year they released their first official single; the critically acclaimed ‘Zorbing'. They were booked to play an unprecedented 4 stages at Glastonbury Festival 09. Radio 1 asked them to headline their ‘Introducing Stage' at their Big Weekend and they are one of only a few bands that both R1 and 6 Music have agreed to collaborate on, granting Stornoway a shared broadcast session from the BBC's prestigious Maida Vale studios. Their follow-up to the hugely feted ‘Zorbing' is ‘Unfaithful' out on Monday 28th September.

Please note: This event is for over 14’s only

Website: http://www.myspace.com/stornoway

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Waterfront Gigs : Whole Lotta Led

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Where: The Waterfront

The UK's premier Led Zeppelin tribute band returns. Unlike the majority of bands on the tribute circuit, Whole Lotta Led are a sound-a-like as opposed to a look-a-like tribute band. They believe that the music comes first and wearing wigs and costumes can distract from what they are trying to achieve - which is to play some of the best music ever written. Their aim is to reproduce the classic Zep songs with the same enthusiasm, excitement and passion that the original band created.

Whole Lotta Led will play 2 sets (therefore no support act.)

Website: http://www.wholelottaled.co.uk/

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Waterfront Gigs : Gallows presented by Abandon All Hope

What: Waterfront Gigs

Where: The Waterfront

Notorious British hardcore punk band Gallows return to Norwich, this time to tear up The Waterfront. Utilising loud, heavily distorted guitar riffs and screaming vocals, Gallows have made a name for themselves as one of the most exciting bands within their genre.

Plus support from Feed The Rhino and Lonewolves.

Please note this is an early show: 7-10pm. There will be a regular club night after the show from 10pm (for over 18's only).

Please note: This event is for over 14’s only

Website: http://www.gallows.co.uk/

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Waterfront Gigs : Athlete

What: Waterfront Gigs

Where: The Waterfront

Since bouncing to prominence eight years ago with the spirited, electro-tinged, indie-pop of their Mercury-nominated debut, ‘Vehicles And Animals’, Athlete have established themselves among the UK's finest songsmiths. They have packed out venues across the land, topped the album chart and had multiple hit singles including ‘Wires’.

Please note: This event is for over 14’s only

Website: http://www.athlete.mu

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Waterfront Gigs : As I Lay Dying

What: Waterfront Gigs

Where: The Waterfront

It’s hard to believe that a veteran metal band like San Diego’s As I Lay Dying could be just hitting their stride now, some 10 years and five full-lengths into an already stellar career. Still, even after just one listen to the quintet’s latest, The Powerless Rise, you can’t ignore the obvious: One of modern metal’s best just got better.

Support from Heaven Shall Burn.

Please note: This event is for over 14’s only

Website: http://www.asilaydying.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : Volbeat

What: Waterfront Gigs

Where: The Waterfront

Formed in Copenhagen in 2001, Danish rockers Volbeat cite Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash as inspirations behind their fusion of rock ‘n’ roll, heavy metal and rockabilly. They have recently toured throughout Europe with rock luminaries such as Metallica, AC/DC and Megadeth.

Please note: This event is for over 14’s only

Website: http://www.volbeat.dk

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Waterfront Gigs : Dreadzone

What: Waterfront Gigs

Where: The Waterfront

A welcome return from the defenders of bass! Dreadzone are back with their new album 'Eye on the Horizon' and as usual they draw fast and shoot straight to the heart of the matter: music to move your mind and your feet” Don Letts Culture Clash Radio BBC 6 Music.

April 26th 2010 sees the release of the much anticipated Dreadzone album EYE ON THE HORIZON. Reflecting the bands illustrious past and innovative releases, EYE ON THE HORIZON firmly picks up where the bands popular top 20 chart hit LITTLE BRITAIN left off. It reinvents the band with ten tracks that signify the move into fully formed songwriting against a backdrop of dubwise dancabilty. This style helped them to become one of the UK's original dance music pioneers , with a style that has since spawned many sub genres. MCing and reggae vocals partner the mix of live guitars, electronic beats and dub bass to perfection. The album features iconic samples (notably, the legendary theme from Long Good Friday on Gangster, a spoken word piece from Woody Guthrie and Dennis Browns Greensleeves classic Whip Them Jah on American Dread) all of which compliment the bass and beat heavy Dreadzone style perfectly.

The Dreadzone story began with Alan McGee‘s Creation Records and their first groundbreaking album 360, continuing with major waves their seminal 1995 album SECOND LIGHT picking up support from John Peel (who included the album in his top ten favourite albums of all time). The top 20 hit from that album LITTLE BRITAIN has since gone on to acquire classic status. Five critically acclaimed albums later they are set to remind people why the Dread sound is still very much a part of the musical landscape of this country. The core members Greg Dread, original bassmaster Leo Williams, the unmistakable MC Spee, legendary Studio One vocalist Earl 16 alongside Chris Compton on guitar and Chris Oldfield on technology make up the new line up. The bands influence extends not only out into the current scene as one of the pioneers of dub based music in this country, but rewinding to back in the day as the rhythm section of Mick Jones’ Big Audio Dynamite in the 80s . Their roots are embedded in the history of West London sound clash and with a drum and bass partnership of 25 years this year Leo and Greg are still rolling strong and rocking the nation with their distinctive rhythms.

The event runs from 8pm-Midnight.

Please note: This event is for over 14’s only

Website: http://www.dreadzone.com/

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Waterfront Gigs : Aiden

What: Waterfront Gigs

Where: The Waterfront

Fuelled by infectious dark punk and an infamously jaw-dropping live show, Aiden return to Norwich. The Seattle based four piece released their eagerly anticipated fourth studio album 'Knives' last year. Dissolution, Heartache, Fear and Death have touched the members of Aiden in a very real life, and have then inspired a snarling response. It’s like a bird’s eye view into a living hell. The ever-going, tenacious and (often) controversial act Aiden channels everything they’ve got into their newest work, Knives. The result? The album of a lifetime.

Support from Francesqa and The Dead Formats.

Please note: This event is for over 14’s only

Website: http://www.aiden.org/

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Waterfront Gigs : The Wedding Present - Bizarro Anniversary Tour

What: Waterfront Gigs

Where: The Waterfront

In order to celebrate 2010’s twenty-first anniversary of the release of their classic major label debut long player, The Wedding Present will be playing the album live, in its entirety. The band has had eighteen UK Top 40 hit singles… not bad for a band that has, from its inception, stubbornly refused to play the record industry’s game.

Please note: This event is for over 14’s only

Website: http://www.scopitones.co.uk/

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Waterfront Gigs : Skin

What: Waterfront Gigs

Where: The Waterfront

After an overwhelmingly successful reunion tour last year, Skin will bring this incredible journey to a finale, by playing a farewell tour in December. The UK based rock group released a final album in July entitled 'Breaking The Silence', and they plan to make this their best tour ever!

Support from  Matti Alfonzetti (Jagged Edge) and Toby Jepson (Little Angels/Gun/Fastway).

The show runs from 7pm (doors) - 10pm. 

Please note: This event is for over 14’s only

Website: http://www.skinfreak.co.uk/

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Waterfront Gigs : Bad Manners

What: Waterfront Gigs

Where: The Waterfront

Buster and the boys are back for a Christmas knees up! That's right; the larger than life Buster Bloodvessel and co. will be performing all the hits including "My Girl Lollipop", "Lip Up Fatty" and "Can Can". Support from Max Splodge.

Please note: This event is for over 14’s only

Website: http://www.badmanners.net/

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Waterfront Gigs : Oli Brown

What: Waterfront Gigs

Where: The Waterfront

The great British blues players, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Peter Green among others, conquered the world in the early sixties, - appearing to leave unequivocal magic in their wake. There have been times since, when it was hard to see anything like a credible follow-up to these legends. If you ever worried for the future of the blues, then fret no longer. Oli Brown is the real deal, ready to carry the torch of British Blues in the 21st century, taking inspiration from today's contemporary bluesmen like Aynsley Lister. Already paying his dues, Oli has shared a stage with giants Koko Taylor, Walter Trout, John Mayall and Buddy Guy.

Website: http://www.olibrownband.co.uk/

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