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B2 @ The Brickmakers

Grassroots B2 live room at The Brickmakers, Norwich.

About 200 standing, house PA. Metal, Rock, Punk.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance
Checked 11 Nov 2026

Here is B2 @ The Brickmakers in Norwich at a glance. It books metal, rock and punk acts. There is an in-house PA. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

200
Standing
capacity
approx. · medium room
In detail
Live musicVaries
BacklinePA provided
BooksMetal · Rock · Punk
01 — Inside the room
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02 — The details
Before you book
Everything you need to know

Everything about B2 @ The Brickmakers that matters before you book is set out below. It books metal, rock and punk acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.

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The facts
Capacityabout 200 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Genres
MetalRockPunk
Websitebrickmakersnorwich.co.uk
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked11 Nov 2026
Checked againstTicket listing
03 — Find B2 @ The Brickmakers
Norwich
Getting there

You will find B2 @ The Brickmakers at 496 Sprowston Rd, Norwich, NR3 4DY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 38 rooms in our Norwich venue directory.

496 Sprowston Rd,
Norwich NR3 4DY

The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.

04 — Booking
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06 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC

B2 @ The Brickmakers has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerProvided
07 — About
Norwich
About B2 @ The Brickmakers

Here is the story of B2 @ The Brickmakers in Norwich so far. It books metal, rock and punk acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

B2 @ The Brickmakers is a grassroots music venue in Norwich with a standing capacity of about 200. It books Metal, Rock, Punk, Pop, Folk.

Listing notes

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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08 — What's on
Open mic

The regular night at B2 @ The Brickmakers on GigXchange is its open mic. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic night - 19:30 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Norwich gig directory.

09 — Norwich league
Next 30 days

The Norwich league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

#6
of 38
live rooms
Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.
01The Adrian Flux Waterfront 11 gigs
02The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA 2 gigs
03Voodoo Daddy's 2 gigs
04Norwich Arts Centre 1 gig
05The Holloway 1 gig
06B2 @ The Brickmakers This venue 0 gigs
07Butcher Bhoy 0 gigs
08Corn Hall Diss 0 gigs
09Dead Wax Norwich 0 gigs
10Dereham Memorial Hall 0 gigs

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B2 @ The Brickmakers

Grassroots B2 live room at The Brickmakers, Norwich.

c. 200
Capacity
Varies
Live music
–
Start time
PA
Backline
Metal
Books
Verified
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Last updated: 12 November 2026

B2 @ The Brickmakers — Quick Facts

B2 @ The Brickmakers capacity: about 200 standing. Grassroots B2 live room at The Brickmakers, Norwich. Here are the key facts on B2 @ The Brickmakers at a glance.

Venue status Last verified 11 Nov 2026
How sure we are Verified open
Checked against the venue’s own listing View B2 @ The Brickmakers open mic nights →
Capacity 200 standing A listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.

By size, B2 @ The Brickmakers is the joint 8th largest of the 16 venues we list in and around Norwich with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Gonzo's Tea Room (about 200); The Adrian Flux Waterfront (about 200) and The Reindeer (about 200).

B2 @ The Brickmakers holds about 200 standing, which makes it a medium room by the sizes we use across the directory. That is close to the typical room we list around Norwich (about 200). At 150 to 500, a room tends to book acts with a following of their own: local headliners, or support for a touring band, often through a promoter. Treat the number as a guide until it is verified, and check it with the venue first.

Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
SizeMediumvenueAbout 200 standing
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklinePAPA providedB2 @ The Brickmakers provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
BooksMetal+4 moreGenres listed by the venue

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Inside B2 @ The Brickmakers

B2 @ The Brickmakers has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The room holds about 200. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.

PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerProvided
About B2 @ The Brickmakers

B2 @ The Brickmakers is a grassroots music venue in Norwich with a standing capacity of about 200. B2 @ The Brickmakers provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.

B2 @ The Brickmakers books Metal, Rock, Punk, Pop, Folk acts. This listing is part of the Norwich venue directory.

Listing notes

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.

What to know

B2 @ The Brickmakers doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Metal is the first genre on its list. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you load in. B2 @ The Brickmakers isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.

Similar rooms

By size, B2 @ The Brickmakers is the joint 8th largest of the 16 venues we list in and around Norwich with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Gonzo's Tea Room (about 200); The Adrian Flux Waterfront (about 200) and The Reindeer (about 200).

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Find B2 @ The Brickmakers

You will find B2 @ The Brickmakers at 496 Sprowston Rd, Norwich, NR3 4DY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 38 rooms in our Norwich venue directory.

Address496 Sprowston Rd
AreaNorwich
PostcodeNR3 4DY
Getting there

The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. B2 @ The Brickmakers is in Norwich — use NR3 4DY for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Norwich this week, or see which Norwich bands are free this weekend if you book the music.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The Norwich League

B2 @ The Brickmakers is #6 of 38 Norwich venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

  1. #1 – The Adrian Flux Waterfront 11 gigs
  2. #2 – The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA 2 gigs
  3. #3 – Voodoo Daddy's 2 gigs
  4. #4 – Norwich Arts Centre 1 gig
  5. #5 – The Holloway 1 gig
  6. #6 – B2 @ The Brickmakers This venue 0 gigs
  7. #7 – Butcher Bhoy 0 gigs
  8. #8 – Corn Hall Diss 0 gigs
  9. #9 – Dead Wax Norwich 0 gigs
  10. #10 – Dereham Memorial Hall 0 gigs

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Common Questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting B2 @ The Brickmakers. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting B2 @ The Brickmakers. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

B2 @ The Brickmakers provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Norwich venue directory.
B2 @ The Brickmakers books Metal, Rock, Punk, Pop, Folk. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details B2 @ The Brickmakers has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
B2 @ The Brickmakers has a listed standing capacity of about 200, a medium venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Norwich venues for size comparisons. By size, B2 @ The Brickmakers is the joint 8th largest of the 16 venues we list in and around Norwich with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Gonzo's Tea Room (about 200); The Adrian Flux Waterfront (about 200) and The Reindeer (about 200).
Yes — B2 @ The Brickmakers hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.
496 Sprowston Rd, Norwich, NR3 4DY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Norwich venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Norwich vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
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.)
GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. B2 @ The Brickmakers hasn't claimed its page yet — vote to bring it on, or claim it free if you run it.

Venues Near B2 @ The Brickmakers

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We list 38 grassroots music venues in Norwich. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

More rooms near B2 @ The Brickmakers: Mr Postles Apothecary, Pogue Mahon's, Revolución de Cuba, The Brewery Tap, The Champion, The Freemasons Arms, The Merchant's House, The Reindeer, The Ribs of Beef, The Walnut Tree Shades, Three Stories, The Adrian Flux Waterfront, The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA, Voodoo Daddy's, Norwich Arts Centre and The Holloway.

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