B2 is the dedicated grassroots live room at The Brickmakers on Sprowston Road in Norwich, the long-running music pub established on the local scene in 2003 by musicians Pam South, Emma Rose and Charley South. While the Brickmakers' main stage (capacity 300) showcases a diverse touring and local programme, B2 (capacity 200) is the hub for up-and-coming acts from across the country — mostly metal and rock, but also pop, punk and folk. Run by people who know exactly what bands need from a venue, it remains one of Norfolk's most important grassroots stages and is firmly committed to keeping live music going through 2026 and beyond.
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B2 @ The Brickmakers Open Mic
Norwich open mic at B2 @ The Brickmakers — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:00. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 28 Oct 202619:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:00Thursdays
| Night | Dates vary |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians · Comedians · Poets |
| Host | Peter Turrell |
| Website | brickmakersnorwich.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Dates varyHow the night runs
This night is irregular
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:00 Sign-up· Walk-in, ask for Peter Turrell
19:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find B2 @ The Brickmakers
NorwichGetting there
496 Sprowston Rd,
Norwich NR3 4DY
Norwich NR3 4DY
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
NorwichAbout the night
The Brickmakers is one of Norwich's busiest grassroots music pubs, running live music almost every night across two stages. Its open mic falls on the second and last Thursday of each month from 7.30pm, hosted by the much-loved Peter Turrell, with a featured act most weeks. No booking — just turn up, pop your name down and play two or three songs; all abilities welcome, and comedians and poets too. Free to perform.
B2 is the dedicated grassroots live room at The Brickmakers on Sprowston Road in Norwich, the long-running music pub established on the local scene in 2003 by musicians Pam South, Emma Rose and Charley South. While the Brickmakers' main stage (capacity 300) showcases a diverse touring and local programme, B2 (capacity 200) is the hub for up-and-coming acts from across the country — mostly metal and rock, but also pop, punk and folk. Run by people who know exactly what bands need from a venue, it remains one of Norfolk's most important grassroots stages and is firmly committed to keeping live music going through 2026 and beyond.
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B2 @ The Brickmakers Open Mic
Norwich open mic at B2 @ The Brickmakers — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 28 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
B2 @ The Brickmakers Open Mic — Quick Facts
B2 @ The Brickmakers Open Mic runs on dates that vary at B2 @ The Brickmakers in Norwich, starting at 19:30 with sign-up from 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 28 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 19:30. Sign-up is on the night from 19:00 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Peter Turrell hosts the night.
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Comedians · Poets
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerIn-house, included
HostPeter Turrell
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitebrickmakersnorwich.co.uk
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NightVariesdates vary
Starts19:30start time
Sign-up19:00Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Brickmakers is one of Norwich's busiest grassroots music pubs, running live music almost every night across two stages. Its open mic falls on the second and last Thursday of each month from 7.30pm, hosted by the much-loved Peter Turrell, with a featured act most weeks. No booking — just turn up, pop your name down and play two or three songs; all abilities welcome, and comedians and poets too. Free to perform.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How B2 @ The Brickmakers’s Thursday night runs.
Sign-up opens19:00Walk-in on the night
Kick-off19:30Dates vary
Slots12minutes each
How often
Dates vary
Getting there
Norwich, NR3 4DY - the map is below.
Kit
B2 @ The Brickmakers provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:00 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find B2 @ The Brickmakers
496 Sprowston Rd, Norwich NR3 4DY
Address496 Sprowston Rd
AreaNorwich
PostcodeNR3 4DY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find B2 @ The Brickmakers in Norwich; NR3 4DY is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Be there by 19:00 to put your name down. B2 @ The Brickmakers provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Norwich open mic nights for alternatives.
B2 @ The Brickmakers provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for B2 @ The Brickmakers's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Norwich open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
496 Sprowston Rd, Norwich NR3 4DY.
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The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NR3 4DY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:00, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Norwich open mics.
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