UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Sickos Secret Cinema (Pride special)
free entry
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free entry 〰️
The Sickos Secret Cinema returns upstairs at Dead Wax with more 90 minute movie madness.
Freaky oddities you wouldn’t watch with your mum! From sincere social commentary to delicious trash! For the connoisseur of the obscure or the filthy casual, the Sickos Secret Cinema has something for everyone.
7.30, free entry, come in your millions, sickos.
Norwich Pride Fundraiser: Kitty Perrin, Santa Rita (solo), Flat Venus
pay-what-you-can
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Watcha rockers, we're putting on this doozy of a pay-what-you-can gig, with all money raised going to Norwich Pride.
3 of our firm faves, Kitty Perrin, Santa Rita (solo) and Flat Venus on Thursday 23rd of July, leading you into the Pride weekend. All bands have achingly beautiful new music out or on its way, listen intently and sing yr hearts out.
Pride remains a protest, and all the money raised will go to ensure Norwich Pride remains free and accessible to all. Don't worry if you don't have the means to donate any quids, no one gets turned away
dreams from '83
free entry
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free entry 〰️
Dreaming of sipping cocktails on a beach, somewhere on a far, distant planet? We are too — so join us for a night of synth-infused glamour and star-chasing melodies
poppy moore's ipod Norwich pride
Norwich you loved us so much last time, we couldn't say no to round 2 ;) You know the drill. Basic bitch bangers, all night long.
Draw Some Paws: Cat Life Drawing Class
Join us for a fun, chill session Pet Life Drawing - this session will be a CAT! (yippee!!)
This workshop is super chill and structured —grab a drink and sketch adorable pets live with guided tutition. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, it's a great chance to get creative and meet fellow pet lovers.
We bring the supplies and models, you just bring yourself :-)
As it's on a Sunday, there's free on-road parking or you could park at St.Andrews which is a stones throw away.
the sickos secret cinema: mystery movie night
free entry
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free entry 〰️
The Sickos Secret Cinema returns upstairs at Dead Wax with more 90 minute movie madness.
Freaky oddities you wouldn’t watch with your mum! From sincere social commentary to delicious trash! For the connoisseur of the obscure or the filthy casual, the Sickos Secret Cinema has something for everyone.
7.30, free entry, come in your millions, sickos.
HEAVYSUN PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: POLLY (DE), YUFO, BLACK TRANSISTOR
Get ready for night of psych rock with POLLY, YUFO, and BLACK TRANSISTOR bringing the noise live!
POLLY (DE)
Polly are a psych rock band from Berlin Germany. Formed in 2024 and releasing their debut album in sept 2025 the band have gone on to support bands such as High Desert Queen, Black Market Karma, Spoon Benders and many more.
YUFO
Yufo are a Norwich based psych rock band feat Alex (Commoner,Red eyed cult).
BLACK TRANSISTOR
Black Transistor are a Stoner/grunge band from Norwich. Originally formed in the early 2000s. After a long hiatus they reformed again 2024.
Pêche summer party
free entry
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Did somebody say summer party?! ☀️🍕🍻
We’re back at the gorgeous Dead Wax for an extended Summer day party in collaboration with Audio Scientists! From the afternoon right through until close, we’ll be bringing you the best in house, garage and everything in between from behind the bar 🚀
Expect great music, cold drinks, fresh pizza and good vibes all day long. Grab your mates, soak up the sunshine and come have a boogie with us. 💃🕺
📍 Dead Wax, Norwich
📅 Saturday 1st August
🕒 15:00 – 01:00
💷 FREE ENTRY
DISCHAV X POGODETH PRESENTS: GETS WORSE + SUPPORTS
💚 FAST HARDCORE IN A FINE CITY 💛
DISCHAV X POGODETH PRESENTS...
GETS WORSE @getsworsepv
Power violence big hitters from Leeds, need I say more?!?! What a fucking band.
TRADING HANDS @tradingxhands
Power violence lads from all over the shop (Kent/Reading/Leeds) on there big Weekender all over the south with gets worse, causing trouble being the nicest and friendliest of shouty people as always.
2ND LOCATION @2ndlocationeahc
Hardcore local lads , EAST ANGLIA FUCKING HATES YOU. Smashing it out and doing bits on the local hardcore scene.
PEOPLE I HATE @peopleihate_slfgmm
FALSE GRIND MOSH MUSIC , from south London. MC WEEN HATRED shoutin flames over the wicked and wild blast hardcore beatdown style.
MINCER @mincermincemincer
GRIND/HARDCORE/PUNK from Ipswich/Norwich , kinda had to put our band on this bill it was just too spicy... If you know me or POGODETH you know mincer fast punk blast punk big spunk. SLAMS , PUNK BITS , HARDCORE BITS AND MOST IMPORANTLY GRIND BITS...
Victor Villarreal + Yer Blooze + KiraKira
Legend of midwest emo, Victor Villarreal, is best known as the mastermind guitarist behind cult indie bands Cap'n Jazz, Owls and Joan of Arc. His solo material, incorporates elements of emo, classical, spanish guitar and metal.
Support comes from Yer Blooze and KiraKira
ASININE CORP PRESENTS: SANS FROID + SUPPORTS
We are so so excited to have Sans Froid back, those who missed them at Voodoos in September last year truly missed out - make sure to catch them at Deadwax for their album tour! ❤️
Sans Froid are an art-rock band based in Bristol, combining jagged, frantic riffs with soaring vocals, and are just so much fun to watch.
They are releasing their new album 'Back into Womb' on Church Road Records and the Norwich stop accompanies festivals such as Arctangent and 2000 Trees.
We are really hyped to be asked to have them back 🥰
Supports TBA
Johnny Foreigner + supports
Cult indie-rock powerhouse and purveyors of frenetic, twiddly, shouty emo-adjacent anthems, Johnny Foreigner, return to Norwich after more than a decade away, and it couldn't come a second sooner. Armed with a new record of bile-drenched bangers directed at the state of their hometown of Birmingham, and a back catalogue of some of the best indie rock nuggets known to man, this will be a special 'un.
CORNCUTTER PROMOTIONS PRESENT: DAN WALSH
‘The real deal, a demon picker’ – UNCUT MAGAZINE
BBC Folk Awards ‘Best Musician’ nominee Dan Walsh combines ‘virtuoso playing and winning songwriting’ (MORNING STAR). Describing what Dan does is no easy task but at the heart of it is British, Irish and American folk music delivered with a healthy dose of funky grooves – all performed with his unique and dazzling take on clawhammer style banjo helping to challenge all preconceptions about the instrument.
Add to all that poignant songs, astonishing musical departures and lively humour and the result is a truly memorable live show which has wowed audiences across the world from intimate seated rooms to huge dancing crowds in festival fields. Walsh has recorded five albums to much critical acclaim and he is an in demand performer with a hectic touring schedule in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and throughout Europe. Both solo and as a member of the award winning Urban Folk Quartet, this unique and eclectic musician has stunned audiences across the world.
One of the most incredible musicians I’ve heard in years – Bruce MacGregor, BBC Radio Scotland
If one name is synonymous with the revival of interest in the banjo, it’s Dan Walsh – Living Tradition
A real world class banjo player – Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6
Absolutely terrific – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
The real deal, a demon picker -Uncut
His banjo playing is second to none in the UK and he’d put many to shame in the US too – RnR Magazine
Matches up virtuoso playing with winning songwriting – Morning Star
EROTIC SECRETS OF POMPEII + SUPPORTS
Erotic Secrets of Pompeii play wild, weird apocalyptic lounge music - a
twisted amalgamation of angular art rock and transgressive post-punk,
transmitted directly from the heart of the forbidden zone.
+ SUPPORTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
YTP Presents: Bind’s big hardcore show
Norwich hardcore leg-ends🦵, Bind. come to Dead Wax for a big hardcore show with supporting bands, How Long You Been Driving, Demeanour & Victims of Life.
This is a right naughty ol’ lineup actually with lots of two-stepping, crowd-killing nonsense. Come in your trillions!
ytp presents: Stormo + Believe In Nothing + Pigg + Vermin
Huge Co-headline show this September with two giants of the scene at the moment, Italian noise hardcore legends Stormo and, hot off their monumental debut album Rot, Eastbourne experimental doom, Believe In Nothing.
On Supports we have two new up and coming East Anglian bands. Electronic Hardcore from PIGG, FFO: Death Grips, Machine Girl.
And Kings Lynn-based deathcore, Vermin, FFO: Rev3rent, Suicide Silence.
THE CAIN PIT w/ EAST TOWN PIRATES
After a busy year of festivals UK and overseas, The Cain Pit, fresh from studio, invite you to party. This intimate show will give you one last Cain Pit fix before the band hibernates until the new year.
Hitch up those britches for those punkgrass vibes you've come to know and love. Double time, double bass thacking, guitar thrashin', banjo twangin fun!
VERY SPECIAL GUESTS: EAST TOWN PIRATES. We are absolutely HONORED to have those legendary pirate punks, East Town Pirate. They will be sailing from the dark oceans of Ipswich, kicking things off.
This is a SMALL CAP venue - these tickets WON'T BE AROUND FOR LONG. So come get your fill!!
PRIDE AGAINST THE MACHINE
*DM or emailing for a slot is essential*
Free entry, with money collected for Norwich Pride to add to the almost £200 the Rhyme community has raised this Summer so far.
Protest. Celebration. Thank you.
Chest + Jaded Teeth + The Bungees
Norwich born Chest return to Norwich with a headline show serving as their warm-up for Truck Festival 2026.
Line-up
HEADLINE:
Chest
Energetic, enigmatic and effortlessly stylish “jank rock” band blending controlled chaos with sharp hooks and high-intensity live performance. Emerging in 2024, Chest quickly gained attention from indie tastemakers and national radio, backed by a fast-rising reputation for unpredictable, gripping shows.
SUPPORTS:
Jaded Teeth
Suffolk-based indie-folk / Americana band drawing from Big Thief, Bella White, and Neil Young. Led by Indigo Spooner and Jack Stanton, their songwriting explores heartbreak, religion, and memory through warm, guitar-led arrangements and emotionally direct lyricism. Their latest single “Rio” blends “crunchy guitars and confident songwriting” with intimate vocal delivery and layered harmonies.
The Bungees
Ipswich-formed, Norwich-based band building momentum after standout performances at Brighten the Corners Festival, Camden, UEA, The Smokehouse, and Voodoo Daddy’s. 2026 has opened with high-energy sets at St Stephen’s Church, BTC All-Dayer, and Portman Road Fanzone, with their debut EP imminent.
Nite Klub. (birthday special)
free entry
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free entry 〰️
It’s Nite Klub. It’s Soapy’s birthday. It’s Soapy’s mum’s birthday.
Come n help celebrate with the v best!
All vinyl, all night. The v best of Britpop, 60s, Motown, Northern, Two-Tone, New Wave, punk etc etc etc.
The Sickos Secret Cinema: Mystery movie night
free entry
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free entry 〰️
The Sickos Secret Cinema returns upstairs at Dead Wax with more 90 minute movie madness.
Freaky oddities you wouldn’t watch with your mum! From sincere social commentary to delicious trash! For the connoisseur of the obscure or the filthy casual, the Sickos Secret Cinema has something for everyone.
7.30, free entry, come in your millions, sickos.
FREE MONTHLY WAX: STRESS POSITIONS (US), RED MAR, TROILUS
FREE ENTRY
FREE ENTRY
As ever, completely free entry. Come down early, watch all the bands, drink a pop and bang yer head.
Stress Positions is a band from Chicago, IL. The band is made up of three members from the now-defunct C.H.E.W. (Drummer Jonathan Giralt, guitarist Benyamin Rudolph, and bassist Russell Harrison) with new vocalist Stephanie Brooks. The band formed in 2020 during the Covid pandemic and plays forward-looking classic American hardcore punk. This is jungle D-Beats for clapping cheeks. Expect the unexpected in the kingdom of madness.
Red Mar produce an experimental and highly visceral form of rock music. The project was formed out of exploratory improvisations between members Miles Lukoszevieze and Harry Fisher while in high school. Since then it has established a group of likeminded multi-instrumentalist musicians who together create a precise and expressive form of noise-rock, while eschewing simple categorisation. Their live shows are uniquely confrontational, and their recorded material enveloping and unpredictable. Red Mar is Miles Lukoszevieze, Dylan Clarke, Harry Fisher and Acer Smith.
Troilus - "Norwich's 6th Best Post-punk band" - Salman Rushdie
THE PORTLAND
The past twelve months has seen The Portland supporting the Stanleys on a sell-out tour, making their London debut, supporting The Hunna and ending the year playing a sell-out show in their home city of Peterborough. In 2026, the band have support slots scheduled with Adult Leisure, Cruz, World News and King No-One.
Musically the band are influenced sonically by Pixies, Wunderhorse, Keo, Fontaines DC, The Clause and Foals. Filled with passion, energy, and authenticity, The Portland are a band that have to be witnessed live.
The band were recently named Artist of the Week, by the music industry podcast The Money Trench and invited to play a gig at The Victoria, in London, in partnership with the mighty cool, London based independent record label, Fierce Panda Records.
“Twenty-one-year-olds from Peterborough who look like your local indie band, but sound like a Zeppelin-fed bunch of Pearl Jam fans. Old souls with a killer guitarist shamelessly bringing back the glory of the proper classic rock solo. I am 100% here for it and looking forward to what they do next” Mike Walsh, The Money Trench.
Supports TBC
DRAW SOME PAWS
Draw Some Paws brings art and animals together. Join our fun 2 hour sketching sessions where lovely pets take the place of regular models, happily posing for treats and plenty of affection.
This workshop is super chill and structured —grab a drink and sketch adorable pets live with guided tutition. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, it's a great chance to get creative and meet fellow pet lovers.
We bring the supplies and models, you just bring yourself :-)
As it's on a Sunday, there's free on-road parking or you could park at St.Andrews which is a stones throw away.
DARK FLARE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: DAMP MATCHES - JENJEN - DOG BOY TRIO
Dark Flare Productions presents:
Indie Rock Band Damp Matches
with support from upcoming wave emo rock band Dogboy Trio and Three-piece band JenJen, drawing on blues, jazz and rock influences
A GAME OF TWO (OTHER) HALVES: ENGLAND v GHANA
FREE ENTRY
FREE ENTRY
PRE-MATCH BUILD UP FROM 8PM
KICK-OFF AT 9PM
BEN WEGG
Fresh off the release of his new EP 'Halfway Home,' Ben Wegg is hitting the stage at Dead Wax, Norwich for a night you won't want to miss. He's bringing his full band with support from Ella Edwards.
Ben Wegg, a singer/songwriter from Norfolk, blends indie and pop influences, drawing inspiration from artists like Dominic Fike, The 1975, Harry Styles, and many more. Fresh off his latest EP, "Halfway Home," he's embarking on a summer tour with his incredibly talented band. Check out all of his music on streaming platforms everywhere!
Suffolk-based singer-songwriter Ella Edwards contributes to the indie pop genre, using reverb guitar to accompany her emotive take on life as a teenager. Beginning her career as a guitarist at 13 in a high school band, playing small gigs and competitions, slowly brought her to her songwriting journey at 16. Her songs “reglow”, “take me home” and “back to you” (released June 12th) highlight a mix of yearning and summer vibes.
A GAME OF TWO (OTHER) HALVES: ENGLAND v CROATIA
FREE ENTRY
FREE ENTRY
PRE-MATCH BUILD UP FROM 8PM
KICK-OFF AT 9PM
SWEET GEMINI
FREE ENTRY
FREE ENTRY
Sweet Gemini aims to shift the focus onto queer, femme, trans, BIPOC and GNC artists within the dance music scene. The party strives to champion the underground sounds that are so often lost in today’s lineups, with a strong focus on fostering community and creating safer dance floors.
CHROME DJ SET (Downstairs)
Hip-hop, Funk, Global beats, Soul & Jazz from one of Norwich’s finest - Chrome
A GAME OF TWO (OTHER) HALVES: MEXICO v SOUTH AFRICA
FREE ENTRY
FREE ENTRY
PRE-MATCH BUILD UP FROM 7PM
KICK-OFF AT 8PM