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About B2 @ The Brickmakers
B2 @ The Brickmakers is a grassroots music venue in Norwich, Norwich with a standing capacity of approximately 200. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
B2 @ The Brickmakers books Metal, Rock, Punk, Pop, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Norwich venue directory.
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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496 Sprowston Rd, Norwich, Norwich, NR3 4DY
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B2 @ The Brickmakers books Metal, Rock, Punk, Pop, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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B2 @ The Brickmakers has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue. See all Norwich venues for size comparisons.
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496 Sprowston Rd, Norwich, Norwich, NR3 4DY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Norwich venues nearby.
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