The Owl Sanctuary

TODAY @ THE OWL
Waster Sunday
Who needs Easter Sunday when you can have a WASTER SUNDAY???
... Camp Shutup have put together a lineup of some of your favourite Punk, Pop Punk, Ska Punk and acoustic acts from around the UK to give you 13 acts of AWESOME. This is set to be a massive event!! Don't forget to get your tickets to avoid disappointment on the door!
Doors @ 2pm // £10adv £12otd
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
Tickets for all of our events are available at: https://www.musicglue.com/the-owl-sanctua ry/
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TONIGHT WE SAY GOODBYE TO BEN!!
Here’s a message from the man himself...
Alright folks so here we go with my last few shows at The Owl, we've got a mad FOUR shows for you to enjoy, certainly gonna be a wild one.
... I'm hosting a completely FREE leaving do for myself on Friday with my fav norwich bands, MARLA & The Renadeans (plus a few more) smashing it from 7pm with DJ's following the bands @ 10 till late. Would be wicked to see some faces for the rare occasion i'm on other side of the bar! —————————————†”——————— Let’s give him an Owl Sanctuary send off!!
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TONIGHT @ THE OWL
Something To Write Home About - Club Night - Norwich
Kicking us off on Friday night is our Something To Write Home About Club Night! Playing the best in Alternative Rock and Pop Punk, as well as local bands.... DJs from 10pm-3am
Doors @ 8pm / FREE Entry
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
Tickets for all of our events are available at: https://www.musicglue.com/the-owl-sanctua ry/
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SO THIS IS IT!!
The BIG Owl Sanctuary Bank Holiday Weekend Finale!
THURS 29/3 : Nebula Sun/I Said Goodbye/Blank Lines/Vadevue
... The last ever Sacred Sounds at the Owl and we have a killer line up to help us go out in style with a mix of emo, psych, pop-punk and the wicked Nebula Sun set to take us out on a high.
Doors @ 7pm / FREE ENTRY
FRI 30/3 : Something To Write Home About - Club Night - Norwich w/ MARLA & The Renadeans!
Kicking off our Friday night is Something To Write Home About hosting a brand new Alternative party for Norwich! Playing the best in Alternative Rock and Pop Punk plus some of the Fine City's best bands taking stage from 7!
Doors @ 7pm / FREE ENTRY
SAT 31/3 : LAST Orders; closing down dance
One final dance w/ Rebel Lion and full crew ft Singer Tempa and Chieftain Joseph!
Doors @ 9pm / £3 B410 £5 after
SUN 01/4 : Waster Sunday
Who needs Easter Sunday when you can have a WASTER SUNDAY!!! Camp Shutup have put together a lineup of some of your favourite Punk, Pop Punk, Ska Punk and acoustic acts from around the UK to give you 13 acts of AWESOME.
Doors @ 2pm // £10adv - £12otd
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TONIGHT @ THE OWL
Peach Club, Dolls, Kaves
Ideal Surreal are delighted to announce the return of the Fine City's premier activist Riot Grrrl band Peach Club, who make their first 2018 Owl appearance. ... Supporting are Dolls infectious grunge-punk already being championed by John Kennedy at Radio X and by BBC Introducing. the band have just recorded with Jim Sclavunos whose production credits alongside being a member of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds and Grinderman, include The Horrors, The Wytches and Du Blonde. Kaves, a melting pot of alt prog art rock.
Doors @ 7pm // £4adv £5otd
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
Tickets for all of our events are available at: https://www.musicglue.com/the-owl-sanctua ry/
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TONIGHT @ THE OWL
Black Sharks, Painted Heathers, Joe Quinn, Blisster
Rad Times & Sacred Sounds presents... THE BLACK SHARKS (psych / indie / pop), PAINTED HEATHERS (fuzzy guitar pop, JOE QUINN & THE NEW LUNARIANS (cosmik folk / dream pop) and BLISSTER (garage punk).
... Doors@ 7:30pm // FREE ENTRY (collecting donations for mind).
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
Tickets for all of our events are available at: https://www.musicglue.com/the-owl-sanctua ry/
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THIS WEEKEND @ THE OWL
THURSDAY 22/03 Black Sharks, Painted Heathers, Joe Quinn, Blisster
Rad Times & Sacred Sounds presents... THE BLACK SHARKS (psych / indie / pop), PAINTED HEATHERS (fuzzy guitar pop, JOE QUINN & THE NEW LUNARIANS (cosmik folk / dream pop) and BLISSTER (garage punk).
... Doors@ 7:30pm // FREE ENTRY (collecting donations for mind).
FRIDAY 23/03 Peach Club, Dolls, Kaves
Ideal Surreal are delighted to announce the return of the Fine City's premier activist Riot Grrrl band Peach Club, who make their first 2018 Owl appearance. Supporting are Dolls infectious grunge-punk already being championed by John Kennedy at Radio X and by BBC Introducing. the band have just recorded with Jim Sclavunos whose production credits alongside being a member of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds and Grinderman, include The Horrors, The Wytches and Du Blonde. Kaves, a melting pot of alt prog art rock.
Doors @ 7pm // £4adv £5otd
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
Tickets for all of our events are available at: https://www.musicglue.com/the-owl-sanctua ry/
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TONIGHT @ THE OWL
Kamensko, Project Mork, Blood Like Honey + more
Rad Times & The Owl Sanctuary presents...... KAMENSKO, PROJECT MORK, BLOOD LIKE HONEY, SUCKING GRUNTS & HYPERFOX.
Doors @ 7pm // £3otd
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
Tickets for all of our events are available at: https://www.musicglue.com/the-owl-sanctua ry/
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TONIGHT @ THE OWL
Dub, Sweat & Beers + Friends Presents Bukkha AKA Preacha
DSB are back for the first time this year! This time the Main Room will be Powered by The Full Custom Built DSB Sound System!... They are also Teaming up with the Ethos Brothers who will be Providing the Sound for Room 2! As Always they will have the Full Progression from Roots to Jungle For This Installment they are lucky enough to have One of the Dub Scene's Heavy Weight producers Bukkha! With Releases out on Moonshine,Flithy Digital,Killa Sound, DubStuy and Zam Zam Records, including collaborations with Killa P, Madplate Sound, Junior Dread, DTR, Blind Prophet & Brother Culture! Expect Hard Bass lines and Rough Vocals Ya Na!
Doors@ 8pm // £5otd more after 11pm!
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
Tickets for all of our events are available at: https://www.musicglue.com/the-owl-sanctua ry/
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THIS WEEKEND @ THE OWL
FRIDAY 16/03 Dub, Sweat & Beers + Friends Presents Bukkha AKA Preacha
DSB are back for the first time this year! This time the Main Room will be Powered by The Full Custom Built DSB Sound System!... They are also Teaming up with the Ethos Brothers who will be Providing the Sound for Room 2! As Always they will have the Full Progression from Roots to Jungle For This Installment they are lucky enough to have One of the Dub Scene's Heavy Weight producers Bukkha! With Releases out on Moonshine,Flithy Digital,Killa Sound, DubStuy and Zam Zam Records, including collaborations with Killa P, Madplate Sound, Junior Dread, DTR, Blind Prophet & Brother Culture! Expect Hard Bass lines and Rough Vocals Ya Na!
Doors@ 8pm // £5otd more after 11pm!
SATURDAY 17/03 Kamensko, Project Mork, Blood Like Honey + more
Rad Times & The Owl Sanctuary presents... KAMENSKO, PROJECT MORK, BLOOD LIKE HONEY, SUCKING GRUNTS & HYPERFOX.
Doors @ 7pm // £3otd
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
Tickets for all of our events are available at: https://www.musicglue.com/the-owl-sanctua ry/
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TONIGHT @ THE OWL
Gladboy, Lucille & Fever Machine
Gladboy: Psychedelic/Garage Rock... Lucille:Newly formed, moody dream rock band from Norwich. Bringing you a selection of live versions of tracks, created by Lucille. Fever Machine: funky riffs and sludgy chords, female fronted moody rock.
Doors @ 7:30pm / Entry £5otd
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
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TONIGHT @ THE OWL
BOOM BAP'D (Norwich Hip Hop) ft. Music Lessons, Blu Cru and more
A Norwich hip hop night club! On the night we have DJ Eddie on the turntables, an open mic cypher & a huge line up of the best rappers from around the Norwich area including the Music Lessons team (https://music-lessons.bandcamp.com/) & Blu Cru + more....
... Doors @ 8pm / Entry £3otd
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
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TONIGHT @ THE OWL
Knowpeace, The Bad Apples, Hollow Reign, Throatpunch
Rad Times & Sacred Sounds presents; Knowpeace (hardcore punk/ granddad records), The Bad Apples (garage rock duo), Hollow Reign (hardcore / metal) & Throatpunch (punk / hardcore).
... Doors @ 7pm / l FREE ENTRY or 'pay what you can' on the door; all proceeds going to Norwich MIND.
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
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THIS WEEKEND @ THE OWL
Thurs 08/03 Knowpeace, The Bad Apples, Hollow Reign, Throatpunch
Rad Times & Sacred Sounds presents; Knowpeace (hardcore punk/ granddad records), The Bad Apples (garage rock duo), Hollow Reign (hardcore / metal) & Throatpunch (punk / hardcore).
... Doors @ 7pm / l FREE ENTRY or 'pay what you can' on the door; all proceeds going to Norwich MIND.
Fri 09/03 BOOM BAP'D (Norwich Hip Hop) ft. Music Lessons, Blu Cru and more
A Norwich hip hop night club! On the night we have DJ Eddie on the turntables, an open mic cypher & a huge line up of the best rappers from around the Norwich area including the Music Lessons team (https://music-lessons.bandcamp.com/) & Blu Cru + more....
Doors @ 8pm / Entry £3otd
Sat 10/03 Gladboy, Lucille & Fever Machine
Gladboy: Psychedelic/Garage Rock Lucille:Newly formed, moody dream rock band from Norwich. Bringing you a selection of live versions of tracks, created by Lucille. Fever Machine: funky riffs and sludgy chords, female fronted moody rock.
Doors @ 7:30pm / Entry £5otd
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
Tickets for all of our events are available at: https://www.musicglue.com/the-owl-sanctua ry/
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TONIGHT @ THE OWL
Hot Raisin//Joe Quinn & the New Lunarians//Georgia King
Me, Sugar presents...live bands upstairs at The Owl Sanctuary.Hot Raisin whose combining roots Americana, retro infused Indie and Folk, Hot Raisin will transport you to a place of dreamy melodies and arrangements that are good for the soul. Georgia King who writes her own songs, sings and plays the electric guitar. She draws inspiration from lots of genres.
... Entry £3adv £5otd / Doors @ 8pm
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
Tickets for all of our events are available at: https://www.musicglue.com/the-owl-sanctua ry/
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Unfortunately The Owl will be closed this evening (Thursday 1st)! Apologies to anyone making the trip, we will be back open tomorrow for this banger!
https://www.facebook.com/events/157059718 9676380/?ti=icl

THIS WEEKEND @ THE OWL
Thursday 01/03 Vicars of Stiffkey, Aseasita, Hyperfox, Charly Morris
Ideal Surreal is pleased to present Vicars of Stiffkey, ... Aseasita - a solo artist from Norwich with influences in EBM, industrial, synth pop and many others styles. Hyperfox and Charly Morris.
FREE Entry / Doors @ 7pm
Friday 02/03 Hot Raisin//Joe Quinn & the New Lunarians//Georgia King
Me, Sugar presents...live bands upstairs at The Owl Sanctuary.Hot Raisin whose combining roots Americana, retro infused Indie and Folk, Hot Raisin will transport you to a place of dreamy melodies and arrangements that are good for the soul. Georgia King who writes her own songs, sings and plays the electric guitar. She draws inspiration from lots of genres.
Entry £3adv £5otd / Doors @ 8pm
+ Pints & Spirits from £2.50!
Tickets for all of our events are available at: https://www.musicglue.com/the-owl-sanctua ry/
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Just putting another statement out there as i wanted to clear some of the misinformation that's been going around:
I'm leaving The Owl Sanctuary as of April 1st which means it's currently up for sale. I'm not gonna spout any figures on this status but what you get from us is a complete, ready-to-go, music venue in it's current location. What we ask in return is a refundable deposit and payment for rent.
The crowdfunder that you've probably seen was set up by Sean in his perso...nal bid to raise funds and purchase the business, it was not set up by The Owl Sanctuary or me. He posted it on The Owl page rather than his personal account and that comment has since been deleted so as to not cause any confusion.
Any interest or further questions should be emailed to 7aTimberHill@gmail.com
Cheers, Ben.
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This place gets better and better, the Gig room is now Air Conditioned and has a fantastic new sound system !

This is not just a pub... The owl is a hub for all in the music and arts world, both up to date and fresh and supporting the local community. A pub with excellent management and a soul. Xxx

This is just a few quick sentences! I found this place on Google as I wanted somewhere friendly to go in Norwich before and after the Gary Numan concert. So I came last night and had really great fun. Have come back tonight and it is buzzing, and the bar staff are so friendly it's a pleasure coming here :-)

There is no finer place in Norwich to have a drink, watch great music, and forget about your cares. Anti fascist as well!

One of the few places that fails to flare up my anxiety problems. Lovely staff, great bands come frequently, a 2nd home to many. I love the place.

More than just 'cracking'. Fully, fully excellent all round. Both as a performer and as a medium-to-heavy drinker, I couldn't ask for more!

Knowledgeable bar staff. Quality open mic night. Fantastic ethos. Just what life is all about. Wish I could support this fantastic venue more often. So pleased it found a new venue.

Ive been to Doom tonight, me and my trusty walker, people as ever gave way with good humour,except one girl who didnt see me and i pushed past her she spun round and looked like she was going to hit me,then saw the walker and laughed,had a really good night talked to the owner sorry forget names at first,blood clot on the brain and all that,whats your excuse lol. Security were great helping me if needed,i have tried since walking again to be independant, i live alone, but i must admit its nice to have a hand,dont let my O T know that tho. Got tickets to 4 more gigs,so your doing well, its so great having a place like the Owl would have loved it back in the day, punk has survived despite the early days finding a place that would let them play, have a drink J20 for me, thats a point have you got more non alcholic drinks in,i dont drink now and a bit fed up with J20, sorry im making requests and being a bit picky,good work, help each other out,i was talking to a girl who was nervous of being out,but she said the nicest thing,if i could do it with my problems it gave her hope,this is turning into a monumental love in sorry but it really means a lot to me. Speak softly Tread lightly stay free. HANX.

I'd regularly visit the alcohol dispenser before new onwership. Having recently visited the new venue I can quite honestly say it makes, a fire alarm going off during a hardcore jungle set, to crying in the toilet due to existential confusion, feel entirely a part of your favourite night out.

I know of a place not far from here

Where you can get some mighty fine beer

The company's true and the wenches are pretty

It's the greatest damn place in the whole of the city!

I haven't been able to check out the new premises due to not living in Norwich/work limits but it's been my favourite Norwich venue since its days as The Marquee & have followed it through all inceptions til now. I'm sure it's not perfect, but to find a venue that's perfect on paper without losing character is tough.



There's another venue in the area that a lot of musicians love but as a fan I hate cause it's too far out of centre and feels too formal for its size. But this isn't a review of that venue.



If you want a venue/rock pub with character, good ethics, central location, and dedication to the scene come here. If you want a venue that's 'practically perfect' but has none of the above, go to the B2. Whoops. Sorry not sorry.

Good booze, good staff, good music. Simple pleasures at their finest (its fuckin' bang on point mate).

Fantastic venue, friendly staff, good music and drink what more could you want ?

Cracking night out. Good selection of music, good beers, good company, and good to see a new generation of goths and punks growing up. Ah, the children of the night, what music they make...

Cracking night as always, Gaz Brookfield, Jake Martin and B Sydes were all on top form, looking forward to seeing many more live acts there in the future.Keep up the good work. Best little independent venue for miles.

Awesome little gem in Norwich. Some of the best gigs I've seen have been here and red stripe is only £2.50

Amazing venue and the new owners have done wonders with the place! Better opening times, more events and an even more welcoming team of bartenders! :)

Absolutely an amazing establishment. Reasonable price beverages staff are nice. Always some great Entertainment on offer.

Think you should offer Aviva employees some sort of discount �

Never been before good night there last night good to catch up with my friends who knew of this place. Some awesome Halloween costumes and place all spooked out! Staff and punters friendly