What's On Guide - Winter 2019

WINTER 2019

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WELCOME

to the last edition of our What’s On guide for 2019.

In this edition you will find details of the wide range of diverse events coming to our venue over the next few months.

As we head into our busiest time of the year, we have some great events to celebrate key dates in the calendar. From a Zombie Escape as part of Halloween, BBC Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills playing the best anthems from the 90s for a “Fireworks After Party” to a whole host of events to get you into Christmas mood.

Also in this edition we feature our newly refurbished Drop In Social Youth Hub, thanks to funding from The Co-Op Foundation which is open for young people six days a week, meet a couple of young people whose lives have been changed for the better because of our youth work. Plus we also have a feature on our Creative Writing group who’ve just launched their second edition of their Anthology featuring their literary work.

For more information on everything we have taking place with our venue and to book tickets head over to our website opennorwich.org.uk

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By Lily Osbor Bio: Lily is 10 years old, loves Harry Potter books and has been attending the OPEN Creatives group for the last 12 months.

She loves writing fantasy and action and being able to share her work with others. Attending OPEN Creatives has given her lots of confidence and also made lots of new friends.

The OPEN Creative Anthology is a collection of poetry and prose by the members of the OPEN Creatives writing club. Copies available from Box Office @ £7.50 + P&P

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EVENTS

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GENDER ROLES

Wednesday 2nd October 7.30pm Gender Roles are an Indie-Punk 3 piece “from Brighton playing hazy romantic songs for your mates ear holes”, who will be supported by SuperGlu and Bag of Cans in our Club Room. £15 adv + BF | 14+

ACTIVE. X AFTERDARK PRESENTS AITCH + SPECIAL GUESTS Thursday 3rd October 7.00pm

British rapper-songwriter Aitch will launch the event and is the hottest artist in UK Rap at the minute! Since June he has had 3 top 20 hits, Strike A Pose, Kilos & Taste from his upcoming EP, ‘#AitcH20’, which came out in September. £15 + BF | 18+

PLANET ROCK’S ROCKTOBER Saturday 5th October 5.00pm

Planet Rock - the country’s leading Rock and Blues Radio Station is bringing to OPEN Norwich a brand-new rock packed night with 4 outstanding bands this coming October. Feat. Walter Trout / Kris Barass Band / Dan Patlansky and Mollie Marriott. £30 + BF | 14+

LUCY SPRAGGAN + SPECIAL GUESTS

Wednesday 9th October 7.30pm Lucy Spraggan is in a good place and wants to share it with you. She is happy in love, life and music: three things that are reflected in the anthemic, upbeat, and infectious sound of her new album. £18 + BF | All Ages, under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult.

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EVENTS OKTOBERFEST NORWICH 2019

Friday 11th October - Saturday 12th October

SOLD

OUT OPEN Norwich is celebrating Oktoberfest! Our iconic building at the heart of Norwich on Bank Plain will again be transformed into a German themed Bierkeller. Complete with authentic Bavarian beer, food and entertainment the venue will become one of the biggest celebrations ever seen in our Fine City.

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COCO AND THE BUTTERFIELDS Wednesday 16th October 7.30pm

If anyone ever doubted the ability of music to re-route people’s lives, a page from the formative days of CoCo and the Butterfields will soon turn that around. £12 + BF | 14+

£15 +BF | VIP tickets available | 18+

COMMON PEOPLE 6 - IN A ROOM FEATURING DODGY’S NIGEL CLARK Saturday 19th October 8.00pm

CASSIA

Tuesday 15th October 7.00pm Their infectious personalities glow just as much as their sun-drenched calypso sound which, as Clash described, “transforms even the dreariest of days into a feel-good carnival.” Cassia combine positive indie pop with the jazztinged afro beats to create an individual sound that uplifts. £12.50 + BF | 14+

The team behind East Anglia’s biggest and growing 90s night are delighted to bring you news of their next fantastic event. And this time round, lovers of 90s Britpop and indie are in for a real treat as Nigel Clark, lead singer of Dodgy, will be appearing armed with both an acoustic guitar and behind the decks. £12 for tickets to both the acoustic set and Common People, £10 for tickets for just Common People | 18+

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WILD PATHS FESTIVAL FEAT JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ

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BANKING HALL

Sunday 20th October 1.00pm

With his crystal-clear singing voice and vibrant, classically-inspired playing, José González is one of today’s most remarkable artists – testament to the irrefutable ability of one man and a guitar.

Tickets from £28 adv + BF | 14+, 18+ after

OYSTERBAND AND JUNE TABOR ‘FIRE AND FLEET’ TOUR Thursday 24th October 7.30pm

One of the most exciting collaborations in folk music, June Tabor & Oysterband, resumes this autumn for a major tour.

With separate distinguished careers to pursue, their appearances together are necessarily rare, so this is a must-see opportunity to catch them live. £20 adv + BF | 14+

WILD PATHS FESTIVAL FEAT JEROME THOMAS Sunday 20th October 1.30pm

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Jerome Thomas is best known for his distinct, soothing sound which samples various genres of music; from soul and jazz, to jungle, hip-hop and RnB. For weekend festival tickets visit the Wild Paths website www.wildpaths.co.uk

Tickets from £12 adv + BF | 14+, 18+ after 12pm

NCYO IN CONCERT Friday 25th October

NCYO are excited to be offering a lively orchestral programme featuring Capriccio Espagnol by Rimsky Korsakov. £10 adults, £6 concessions | All ages

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EVENTS

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THE LONDON BALLET COMPANY PANDORA’S BOX Sunday 27th October 7.00pm

The London Ballet Company has revisited this ancient, cautionary tale from Greek myth, Pandora’s Box! Originally intended to try to explain the reasons for all the evils of the world, it highlights the consequences of pursuing a particular course of action. £15 adv + BF | All ages

FROM THE JAM – SETTING SONS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Thursday 31st October 7.00pm

This autumn From the Jam will tour the UK celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Jam’s 4th studio album ‘Setting Sons’. AGMP presents FROM THE JAM “Setting Sons” 40th anniversary concert + special guests: THE VAPORS. £27.50 adv + BF | 14+

‘A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES’ ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER Wednesday 30th October 7.00pm

Our annual celebration promises to be a night of glamour with first-class entertainment straight from the silver screen and a 3-course dinner, followed by charity raffle & auction featuring fantastic prizes and some of the finest young performers for a one night only blockbuster experience. £500 per table of 8, £620 per table of 10

For full details of ALL our forthcoming events visit opennorwich.org.uk Details correct at time of going to press.

COLLAPSE THE SKY PRESENTS HALLOWEEN 2019 + SUPPORT Friday 1st November 7.30pm

After the success of their previous shows here, we are delighted to bring back Collapse The Sky & friends to the OPEN Club room for a Halloween special. It is set to be a great night, with local support from Nervewrecker & Disjoint. Fancy dress is heavily encouraged and welcomed. £5 adv + BF | 14+

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SCOTT MILLS FIREWORKS AFTER PARTY Saturday 2nd November 8.00pm

Scott joins us for a night of fun and frolics where he will be playing the very best Party Bangers and Chart Anthems from the 90s to now. There will be something for everyone from the biggest Pop Hits, R&B Grooves and TV/ Movie Soundtracks to the greatest Indie Anthems and Classic Rock singalongs. £20 adv + BF | 18+

WHISKEY & BOURBON FESTIVAL Saturday 9th November 7.00pm

Featuring whisky & bourbons from around the globe including selections of single malt and blended whiskeys, live entertainment and more– all in one big night! Attendees will meet brand ambassadors that will offer history, distilling techniques and offer insights and explain differences in different brands and varieties. £10 adv + BF | 18+

WORRY DOLLS

Thursday 7th November 7.30pm Worry Dolls are a compelling duo born out of the joint talents of multiinstrumentalists Zoe Nicol and Rosie Jones, who will be joining us in our Club. £12 adv + BF | 14+

THE HOOTEN HALLERS Sunday 17th November 7.30pm

Columbia, Missouri trio The Hooten Hallers are a high-energy blues-rock band known for hard-traveling and wild live shows, with a seemingly endless tour schedule. Having supported The Dead South, they are back for their own headline show in the Club. £10 adv + BF | 14+

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WHISKEY & BOURBON Saturday 9th November Doors open at 7:00pm 18+

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EVENTS

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ESCAPE THE ZOMBIES

Friday 1st November – 9.30pm till 4am.

Navigate your way around OPEN in the dark as the undead rise, making your task to find the only key card to unlock the doors, and escape from the building before you’re eaten alive, very difficult!

With our new and extensive Nerf gun kit and LARP safe weapons, you will be able to shoot and battle your way through the zombie hoards and lead your team to safety! £15 + BF Due to the nature of this event, players must be 18+

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THE NORWICH SOUL TRAIN Saturday 30th November 9.00pm

A night train taking you on an uplifting journey filled with Funk, Soul, Disco and Motown classics, leading you along the tracks and grooves with those licks of hard-hitting horns, punchy rhythms and storming beats!

Earlybird £7 adv + BF, Standard £10 adv + BF | 18+

THE RENEDEANS PLUS PAINTED HEATHERS + DEEP CITY Saturday 23rd November 7.30pm

IceCube Productions presents another showcase of local unsigned talent, featuring a headline set from The Renedeans – a 3-piece indie group from Norwich. £6 adv + BF | 14+

NOBLE JACKS

Saturday 30th November 7.30pm Noble Jacks have been touring relentlessly, with sold out shows across the UK on their headline tours, as well as shows at major festivals including Glastonbury, Isle of Wight and Bestival, plus major European festivals. £12 adv + BF | 14+

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For full details of ALL our forthcoming events visit opennorwich.org.uk Details correct at time of going to press.

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THE OFFICIAL NORWICH VEGAN’S 5TH CHRISTMAS MARKET

Saturday 7th December 10.00am – 4.00pm

PROUDLY NORFOLK CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Sunday 1st December 10.00am

A festive(al) bringing you all the best Norfolk food & drink, with over 40 stalls to try... Plus a chance to visit Santa’s Grotto and to meet his Reindeer, as well as a Kid Free Zone, Street Food, a Pop-Up café and entertainment including Christmas biscuit decorating and festive face painting. £1.50 Payable on the door

On offer will be a wide range of clothes, toiletries, candles, chocolate, cheese, cakes pastries and more, Christmas presents will soon be bought. You can then treat yourself to a seated massage or try your luck with the Norwich Vegan’s Tombola. Plus a hot food area will be available so you can take a break from shopping.

Free to attend | all ages welcome

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS & CRAFTS

Wednesday 11th December Crafts from 11am | Carols at 1.00pm Come along and join us for our annual Community Christmas Carol Concert with Norwich Cathedral Choir in the Banking Hall at OPEN. Free to attend | all ages welcome Sponsored by Leathes Prior

LET’S DANCE ‘80S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday 7th December 8.00pm What better way to enjoy the festivities than getting your hair crimped, putting on your glad rags and joining friends or colleagues for a night of partying. The night will include a live performance from 80s tribute band Munch, dress up areas, giveaways and more glitter and balloons than you could ever dream of. This is one party not to miss. £10 adv + BF | 18+

NORWICH SOUL TRAIN – NYE PARTY

Tuesday 31st December 9.00pm – 2.00am For the final time in 2019 the Norwich Soul Train will steam into town and help you dance your way into 2020. This is a New Year’s Eve special that will set OPEN’s dance floors alight with all things funky!

Early Bird - £15 adv + BF | 18 +

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THE LONDON BALLET COMPANY - YOUNG DANCERS INTENSIVE COURSE Wednesday 23rd October – Sunday 27th October 10.00am – 3.00pm

Each day there will be an opportunity to train with and learn from The London Ballet Company’s professional dancers, exploring ballet, contemporary and creative performance.

Choreography from one of The London Ballet’s unique productions, “Pandora’s Box” will be taught, and the highlight of the week will be a performance of ‘Pandora’s Box’ for friends and family in conjunction with dancers of the Company.

THE NORWICH SCIENCE FESTIVAL - HIDDEN ELEMENTS

Saturday 5th October – Saturday 26th October The hunt is on! In celebration of the International Year of the Periodic Table, 20 element info boards will be placed around the city. Pick up a map from The Forum, discover all the element displays, complete the trail, including gold in our venue.

Entry is free to all ages

The cost to attend is £300 + BF

OCTOBER HALF TERM ACTIVITIES

Tuesday 22nd – Friday 25th October 10.00am – 2.00pm (one day) 10.00am – 3.00pm (two day) A huge range of Halloween-themed activities for children aged 4-12 this October half term, ranging from Little Kids Superhero & Villain’s, Detective Academy to Stop Fright Animation.

One day 4 – 6 year olds £16 Two day 7 – 11 year olds £30 Lunch available at an extra cost

AJ’S CLUBNIGHT & KARAOKE Thursday 24th October & Thursday 19th December | 7.00pm

AJ’s is a clubnight aimed at young people with learning difficulties or disabilities.

There will be plenty to keep you entertained including live performances, music, dancing and games. £5 on the door | Ages 13 – 25 Admission includes free entry for family member, friend or carer.

CASE STUDIES

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We’d like you to meet a couple of our young people whose lives have been changed for the better because of the facilities and activities our youth charity OPEN Youth Trust has to offer them…

JADE Jade first came to open to meet new people and pursue dance, after being “left out of friendship groups at school”. After taking part in dance and drama at OPEN says she has “gained huge amounts of confidence, I’ve been boosted up in every way possible.”

Jade says “If I hadn’t come to OPEN, I would have no confidence, and I wouldn’t have nearly as many friends as I do now. I love coming and seeing my OPEN family, which are my friends There’s so much to do here to suit different people.”

VIOLET Violet takes part in various groups in OPEN’s music programme, including the Hive-Mind music promotion group.

She first started in November 2018, and in just that time she says “it has helped me to build up confidence and to include my ideas! I’ve also met lots of lovely people through OPEN.” She says “OPEN is a lovely environment, and the people are very welcoming. I also love having the opportunities to put my ideas into various activities and events”, She says other young people should come to OPEN as “it’s a brilliant chance to socialise with new people!

It’s really fun you should definetly come”.

To help support the work of the charity visit opennorwich.org.uk/support-us/how-to-support-us