Norwich Jazz Club presents:
Jacqui Hicks (vocals) & Simon Bates (tenor) with the NJC Trio

with
Simon Brown (piano)
Simon Wood (bass)
Tom Jiggins (drums)

Norwich Jazz Club are delighted to welcome top UK vocalist Jacqui Hicks back to the city, joined by special guest saxophonist Simon Bates. 

A truly versatile singer with a career spanning a wide variety of music, Jacqui has been described by trumpeter Bruce Adams as "one of those rarities; a great singer and a consummate musician." A former member of NYJO, she regularly appears with Shakatak and the Back To Basie Orchestra, but this evening will be accompanied by the house trio as she performs a selection of her favourite jazz standards and some original compositions from her latest album.

Over a long and varied career, saxophonist Simon Bates has collaborated with a multitude of notable artists; from Jamie Cullum to Kylie Minogue, Elvis Costello to Dizzee Rascal, Van Morrison to David Benoit, Lulu to Chaka Khan, Seal to Alfie Boe, John Dankworth and Cleo Laine to Bill Bruford, Steve Gadd and Peter Erskine. Additionally, he's served as the musical director for esteemed vocalists such as Rick Astley, Alexander Armstrong, and Bette Midler.

Doors 6pm / Music from 7.30pm-10pm

Admission £11 (plus booking fee)

Gather your friends, colleagues and loved ones for a night of thoroughly brilliant questions in the company of our host Papa Mombassa as he takes over the food hall for a monthly quiz at Yalm.

Join us on the last Monday of the month where you'll have exclusive access to the quiz menu from a selected kitchen for quick and easy ordering.

Time: Quiz starts at 7PM, food available from 6pm-9pm

Vendors: TBC, Skippers Beer and Wine Bars, coffees and cocktails...

You’ll be in with a chance to win a fantastic prize: even the team with the lowest score will get something money can’t buy!

Reserve your place now for a hassle-free experience.

Food and drinks can be purchased throughout the night

QUIZ TEAMS pairs up to 8

After the success of the first sessions we are back with another Beginners course.

Yalm is pleased to play host to ILOVEUKE's Ukulele for Beginners course for adults in the cosy private dining room upstairs. Perfect for post-work musical fun, and drinks can be ordered from and delivered direct to the room.

Song choices can be tailored to the interests of the group, but think pop songs from the likes of Blondie, Lily Allen, ABBA, Elvis, Undertones, George Ezra... any style of music can be played on the ukulele!

Bring your own uke or borrow one of ours.

Booking: www.iloveuke.co.uk/adult-beginners

Contact Clara Wiseman clara@iloveuke.co.uk for more info

Full course dates:
April 22nd / 29th / May 6th / 13th / 20th

Natty Wine Club - “Bringing the Funk”

Working with our pals at CH Wines we will be showing absolute belting natural and low intervention wines, funk will be top of the bill with some truly experimental wines on show for this one.

This will be a fun and informal delve into some really exciting wines for anyone looking to learn more about wine or a chance to try some hard to find gems, for those in know.

We will be tasting 6 wines with a full wine list to follow and some pretty exciting bar snacks to enjoy alongside.

Join us on the ground floor bar for a 7pm arrival.

£35 per person + booking fee.

After the success of the first sessions we are back with another Beginners course.

Yalm is pleased to play host to ILOVEUKE's Ukulele for Beginners course for adults in the cosy private dining room upstairs. Perfect for post-work musical fun, and drinks can be ordered from and delivered direct to the room.

Song choices can be tailored to the interests of the group, but think pop songs from the likes of Blondie, Lily Allen, ABBA, Elvis, Undertones, George Ezra... any style of music can be played on the ukulele!

Bring your own uke or borrow one of ours.

Booking: www.iloveuke.co.uk/adult-beginners

Contact Clara Wiseman clara@iloveuke.co.uk for more info

Full course dates:
April 22nd / 29th / May 6th / 13th / 20th

Dine to the Dinch. DJ set from 7pm to 11pm keeping your ears alight with ace sounds to dine and drink to.

Get ready for another night of fun, laughter, and fabulous performances! 

Get ready for another night of fun, laughter, and fabulous performances! 
You’ll have the chance to play bingo, enjoy show-stopping drag performances, and win fantastic prizes.

What to Expect:

Two rounds of Drag Bingo (each lasting 20-30 minutes)
Hilarious and show-stopping performances between rounds
Socialising, photo opportunities, and plenty of laughs!

Entry Details:

£6.50 per person (two games per event)
Come for the bingo, stay for the laughs, and leave with memories (and maybe some amazing prizes)!

Food & Drinks: 

While you're enjoying the fun, don’t forget to indulge in the delicious selection of food and drinks available at YALM Food Hall. 

Great food + great company = the perfect evening!

Date: Sunday 11th May
Time: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and join us for an unforgettable evening of Drag Bingo at YALM!

FOLK AT YALM presents Phil Beer

Don’t miss an exclusive evening with PHIL BEER, as he takes the stage at Yalm Food Hall as part of the monthly FOLK AT YALM event series.

Phil Beer, the multi-instrumental half of the award-winning acoustic duo Show of Hands, brings his eclectic blend of traditional tunes, beloved covers (from Springsteen to The Hollies), and his own heartfelt compositions to the stage. With over 36 years of experience, his solo performances are a treat for the soul—offering an intimate atmosphere filled with musings, memories, and music of deep significance. Expect a mix of past favorites and fresh material, all delivered in his signature subtle, melodic style.

Phil’s 2025 tour includes 5–6 solo shows each month, alongside Trio gigs with Miranda and Sian, and special "Fire and Dust" concerts with Reg Mueross. Plus, he’ll be spending time in the studio working on exciting new projects. Be sure to follow his social media channels for updates and don’t miss the chance to experience one of the most popular names on the acoustic circuit live in concert.

https://showofhands.co.uk/phil-beer-story

After the success of the first sessions we are back with another Beginners course.

Yalm is pleased to play host to ILOVEUKE's Ukulele for Beginners course for adults in the cosy private dining room upstairs. Perfect for post-work musical fun, and drinks can be ordered from and delivered direct to the room.

Song choices can be tailored to the interests of the group, but think pop songs from the likes of Blondie, Lily Allen, ABBA, Elvis, Undertones, George Ezra... any style of music can be played on the ukulele!

Bring your own uke or borrow one of ours.

Booking: www.iloveuke.co.uk/adult-beginners

Contact Clara Wiseman clara@iloveuke.co.uk for more info

Full course dates:
April 22nd / 29th / May 6th / 13th / 20th

This brand-new comedy event promises to showcase a fantastic mix of circuit favourites, rising stars, and everything in between.

Join us for a night hosted by the hilarious Martin Westgate, with his signature blend of gags, stories, and chat. 

Hooma Comedy, Norwich’s go-to comedy brand since 2017, is renowned for its top-notch shows, championing local talent and bringing some of the hottest names in comedy to the stage. With a reputation for delivering the funniest nights out, Hooma's new talent agency, Sense of Hooma, is now managing some of the most exciting comedians around.

Don't miss your chance to experience the comedy magic only Hooma can deliver!

Next Comedy Night at Yalm planned for MONDAY 14th JULY

Doors 5pm, Gig 7pm – 9pm

GRAB YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW (ONLY £5 UNTIL 10/04)

LINE UP DETAILS:

Imran Yusuf: https://www.imranyusuf.com/

Natalie Durkin: https://queercomedyclub.co.uk/natalie-durkin-3/

Jack Channell: https://www.hoomacomedy.com/jack-channell

Martin Westgate: https://www.hoomacomedy.com/martinwestgate

After the success of the first sessions we are back with another Beginners course.

Yalm is pleased to play host to ILOVEUKE's Ukulele for Beginners course for adults in the cosy private dining room upstairs. Perfect for post-work musical fun, and drinks can be ordered from and delivered direct to the room.

Song choices can be tailored to the interests of the group, but think pop songs from the likes of Blondie, Lily Allen, ABBA, Elvis, Undertones, George Ezra... any style of music can be played on the ukulele!

Bring your own uke or borrow one of ours.

Booking: www.iloveuke.co.uk/adult-beginners

Contact Clara Wiseman clara@iloveuke.co.uk for more info

Full course dates:
April 22nd / 29th / May 6th / 13th / 20th

A monthly morning gathering for entrepreneurial food & drink brands who want to meet with their peers, share experiences, and grow together.

About the event:

If you need help driving your food and drink business forward, are looking to share challenges with others who have probably faced the same challenges as you before – or want to get together with like-minded, friendly food & drink business owners, this event is for you.

Our community aims to be that peer-to-peer group of food & drink brand owners, and as such is exclusively for founders, owners or managers of food & drink producers*.

Our brand brunch is designed to be a safe space to meet, listen to and share stories with others who are or have been in the same shoes – and even discuss some of the issues you might be facing in your business.

In each month's edition of our early morning gathering, we'll hear from a food & drink business that has overcome odds, or faced challenges that others can hopefully benefit from – personally or professionally.

For the cost of a bacon roll (vegan alternative also available) and a coffee, you'll be glad you did. Join us!

* sadly we can't accept bookings that don't meet this criteria at this time.

Who is this event for?

Our community is a peer-to-peer group, made up of food and drink producers alike. All producers, be they bakers, pie makers, coffee roasters, breweries and distilleries, are welcome to join us. Sorry, we're not able to include suppliers to the industry at this time.

Monthly jazz night for Norwich. An informal evening of food, drink and vibes for the jazz lover

Five-Way Split

with
Quentin Collins (trumpet)
Vasilis Xenopoulos (tenor)
Rob Barron (piano)
Matyas Hofecker (bass)
Matt Home (drums)

Formed in 2020, Five-Way Split is a jointly-led band featuring some of the finest contemporary jazz bebop musicians working in the UK.

Picking up the baton from groups such as Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers as well as mirroring New York’s contemporary-bop scene, the band presents a sound that respects the tradition of the hard-bop era whilst also bringing it up-to-date for today’s audience. Expect to hear an extensive repertoire of carefully-crafted and imaginative original compositions, along with cool, swinging material by greats like Jimmy Heath, Cedar Walton and Horace Silver.

Doors 6pm / Music from 7.30pm-10pm

Check them out here

Gather your friends, colleagues and loved ones for a night of thoroughly brilliant questions in the company of our host Papa Mombassa as he takes over the food hall for a monthly quiz at Yalm.

Join us on the last Monday of the month where you'll have exclusive access to the quiz menu from a selected kitchen for quick and easy ordering.

Time: Quiz starts at 7pm, food available from 6pm-9pm

Vendors: TBC, Skippers Beer and Wine Bars, coffees and cocktails...

You’ll be in with a chance to win a fantastic prize: even the team with the lowest score will get something money can’t buy!

Reserve your place now for a hassle-free experience.

Food and drinks can be purchased throughout the night

QUIZ TEAMS pairs up to 8

KIDS DRAMA WORKSHOP: PROP MAKING AND PLAY

Join professional actor Rosalind for a fun-filled and playful drama workshop.

Take part in making a puppet followed by a drama workshop where you will perform with your puppet and create your own theatrical scenes!

Act Out Education will provide all the materials so all you need to do is turn up, make friends and get creative!

Age Range: 6 - 11 years old
Location: Yalm, Private Dining Room (upstairs)
Date: Tuesday 27th May 2025
Cost of Ticket: £10 per participant

• Session One: 10am – 11am

• Session Two: 11:30am – 12:30pm

• Session Three: 1:30pm – 2:30pm

• Session Four: 3pm – 4pm

Testimonial: 

"Rosalind was superb. She gave everyone their voice and helped with confidence and communication." 

Parent - Norwich Theatre Royal.

Follow on socials @actouteducation

FOLK AT YALM presents Jackie Oates

Don’t miss an exclusive evening with JACKIE OATES, as she takes the stage at Yalm Food Hall as part of the monthly FOLK AT YALM event series.

Winner of two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and a treasure of English contemporary folk, Jackie Oates is a singer, fiddler, and songwriter celebrated for her exquisite vocals and expressive fiddle style.

Jackie's live performances are a blend of beauty and emotion, enchanting audiences with her heartfelt interpretations. She breathes new life into traditional folk gems while captivating with her own songs, which eloquently capture the essence of human experience. Known for her unexpected covers, such as her standout version of The Longpigs' On and On (praised by The Guardian) and her rendition of The Cure's Untitled (featured on Iggy Pop’s BBC Radio 6 Confidential Show), Jackie continually surprises and delights.

Her 8th solo album, Gracious Wings, has garnered glowing reviews from The Guardian, Songlines, and many others, cementing her place as one of folk's brightest talents. Whether through her commissions or collaborations, Jackie constantly seeks new artistic corners to explore, showcasing her unique voice and musicianship.

Don’t miss the chance to experience Jackie’s soaring vocals—sweet and melancholic, unlike any other. 

"There’s a sweetness and melancholy to her voice that is like no other." Songlines

"One of folk's brightest talents....Her lovely take on The Longpigs’ On and On should get the John Lewis Xmas ad team on the phone pronto." The Guardian

"Another assured & enthralling collection from one of the undoubted talents of the contemporary folk music world."
Klofmag

"Impressive and then some." Get Ready to Rock

"The soaring purity of Oates’ vocals washes through the songs leaving them like clean streets after a bout of rain."
The Arts Desk

After the success of the first course we are back with Beginners PLUS.

Yalm is pleased to play host to ILOVEUKE's ukulele course for adults in the cosy private dining room upstairs. Perfect for post-work musical fun, and drinks can be ordered from and delivered direct to the room.

Song choices can be tailored to the interests of the group, but think pop songs from the likes of Blondie, Lily Allen, ABBA, Elvis, Undertones, George Ezra... any style of music can be played on the ukulele!

This course is Beginners Plus - suitable for players who've attended our Ukulele for Beginners course or anyone who knows the basics but would like a refresher.

Booking: www.iloveuke.co.uk/adult-beginners

Contact Clara Wiseman clara@iloveuke.co.uk for more info

Full course dates:
June 3rd / 10th / 17th / 24th + July 1st

Join us for the first ever Alt Affairs X Yalm Craft Market

16 local makers, local food and kids’ crafts. 

Alt Affairs are a Norwich-based events organisation who love all things weird, wonderful and different! 

We are so excited to be able to showcase some of Norwich's best and hidden alternative makers.

This will be a ticketed event with a drink included in the ticket price and YALM kitchens will be open for business too!

Don't miss this brilliant event... free entry for kids

For enquiries about getting involved contact altaffairspayments@gmail.com

After the success of the first course we are back with Beginners PLUS.

Yalm is pleased to play host to ILOVEUKE's ukulele course for adults in the cosy private dining room upstairs. Perfect for post-work musical fun, and drinks can be ordered from and delivered direct to the room.

Song choices can be tailored to the interests of the group, but think pop songs from the likes of Blondie, Lily Allen, ABBA, Elvis, Undertones, George Ezra... any style of music can be played on the ukulele!

This course is Beginners Plus - suitable for players who've attended our Ukulele for Beginners course or anyone who knows the basics but would like a refresher.

Booking: www.iloveuke.co.uk/adult-beginners

Contact Clara Wiseman clara@iloveuke.co.uk for more info

Full course dates:
June 3rd / 10th / 17th / 24th + July 1st

After the success of the first course we are back with Beginners PLUS.

Yalm is pleased to play host to ILOVEUKE's ukulele course for adults in the cosy private dining room upstairs. Perfect for post-work musical fun, and drinks can be ordered from and delivered direct to the room.

Song choices can be tailored to the interests of the group, but think pop songs from the likes of Blondie, Lily Allen, ABBA, Elvis, Undertones, George Ezra... any style of music can be played on the ukulele!

This course is Beginners Plus - suitable for players who've attended our Ukulele for Beginners course or anyone who knows the basics but would like a refresher.

Booking: www.iloveuke.co.uk/adult-beginners

Contact Clara Wiseman clara@iloveuke.co.uk for more info

Full course dates:
June 3rd / 10th / 17th / 24th + July 1st

Spend a Saturday morning learning modern calligraphy! This workshop provides everything you need to know, kit to take home and two soft drinks are included.

A two hour workshop - you can take some time out and spend some time on your own, or come with friends and family to try your hand at a new skill. A beginners calligraphy kit is included for you to keep and take home as well as your final work.

What is in the kit? You will have a pen holder, nib, a jar of black ink, my own handmade gold ink, along with worksheets, practise paper and some luxury card, with envelopes and gift tags and a box to store it all in.

What will we do? We will begin with an introduction to modern calligraphy techniques, some warm up strokes before practising the alphabet and then moving on to some words and styles so we can create our own pieces. There will be full guidance throughout and I will be there to help you and answer any further questions you might have.

After the success of the first course we are back with Beginners PLUS.

Yalm is pleased to play host to ILOVEUKE's ukulele course for adults in the cosy private dining room upstairs. Perfect for post-work musical fun, and drinks can be ordered from and delivered direct to the room.

Song choices can be tailored to the interests of the group, but think pop songs from the likes of Blondie, Lily Allen, ABBA, Elvis, Undertones, George Ezra... any style of music can be played on the ukulele!

This course is Beginners Plus - suitable for players who've attended our Ukulele for Beginners course or anyone who knows the basics but would like a refresher.

Booking: www.iloveuke.co.uk/adult-beginners

Contact Clara Wiseman clara@iloveuke.co.uk for more info

Full course dates:
June 3rd / 10th / 17th / 24th + July 1st

An evening with Flint Vineyard

As part of Norwich Wine week we have the wonderful Flint Vineyard joining us to showcase their incredible local wines, made in Suffolk.

You can expect an informal dive into the wines and the vineyard story from the most excellent, Dan Kirby. This event is if for wine lovers of all kinds, suitable for connoisseurs to beginners alike. Fun, informal and just some really great tasting locally made wines.

Wines on show 

• Fume

• Silex

• Labs Bacchus No.2

• White Charmat

• Rose Charmat

• Precoce

• + Something special from the Library

With a curated tasting platter from our kitchens included in the price.

After the success of the first course we are back with Beginners PLUS.

Yalm is pleased to play host to ILOVEUKE's ukulele course for adults in the cosy private dining room upstairs. Perfect for post-work musical fun, and drinks can be ordered from and delivered direct to the room.

Song choices can be tailored to the interests of the group, but think pop songs from the likes of Blondie, Lily Allen, ABBA, Elvis, Undertones, George Ezra... any style of music can be played on the ukulele!

This course is Beginners Plus - suitable for players who've attended our Ukulele for Beginners course or anyone who knows the basics but would like a refresher.

Booking: www.iloveuke.co.uk/adult-beginners

Contact Clara Wiseman clara@iloveuke.co.uk for more info

Full course dates:
June 3rd / 10th / 17th / 24th + July 1st

Nylon Man

with

Giulia Marelli (vocals)
Aaron Liddard (sax & keys)
Chris Jerome (keys)
Giulio Romano Malaisi (guitar)
Davide Mantovani (bass)
Eric Young (drums)

This evening we're excited to feature Aaron Liddard as he returns to Norwich with his critically-acclaimed 'Nylon Man' project.

Named after the three cities that most influenced Aaron (New York, London and Manchester) the 2022 album - "roughly 12 years in the making" - brought together a cast of 42 musicians from a diversity of genres and styles, including vocalist Carleen Anderson, violinist Omar Puente, trumpeter Yelfris Valdes and saxophonist / guitarist Harry Greene.

Performed this evening by Aaron's regular sextet of top performers, the newly-expanded set could be said to be genre-defying, but fuses funk, soul, Cuban and Brazilian styles with an over-arching jazz sensibility. Wherever they play, the band's seductive grooves and feel-good vibe never fail to win over their audience who are soon singing and clapping along.

“A Michael Brecker-like power and intensity... a highly uplifting experience” - Ian Mann, THE JAZZ MANN

“Liddard has a particularly broad and all-encompassing vision of music” - Dan Paton, LONDON JAZZ NEWS