Grace Petrie @ EPIC Studios
+ The Maes
Please note that this is a ‘Norwich Arts Centre presents’ event at EPIC Studios, 112-114 Magdalen St, Norwich NR3 1JD.
Forged from the political disillusionment of a generation of Tory rule, folk-rock cult hero and queer icon Grace Petrie returns to UK venues this year with the protest song firmly back in her heart. Long renowned for her razor sharp lyricism and the joyful, welcoming nature of her stunning live shows, Petrie smashed the UK charts with latest album Build Something Better. Produced by Frank Turner and packed with full-hearted modern folk anthems, it shot to the top of both the folk and the UK download chart, cementing her status as one of Britain’s most beloved songwriters.
“An effervescent charm-bomb of a performer” – The New Yorker
“She’s the urgent, pulsing, compassionate talent this world desperately needs” The Observer
“It’s good have Grace back” – Jo Whiley
The Maes
The Maes is the tender-hearted, fearsome-skinned folk music of sisters Maggie and Elsie Rigby. The Maes have made a name for themselves around the world as an outstanding live band with their engaging storytelling and world-class harmonies, sophisticated instrumental arrangements and their capacity to take their audiences on an emotional journey. From bright eyed teenagers on festival blackboard stages, The Maes have grown organically into celebrated festival favourites, as well as selling out headline shows around the country and overseas. Their international festival appearances range from Aukland to Orkney, Edmonton to Colorado, WOMADelaide to Woodford.
