Nortons Digbeth

Comhaltas Trad session & Pop-Up Gaeltacht!
2024-02-11 13:00 - 23:00 UTC | Nortons Digbeth, 43-45 Meriden Street, Irish Quarter Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5LS, United Kingdom
If you are interested in hearing the Irish language being spoken or would like to take part in some comhrá (conversation), join us at Norton’s in Digbeth on Sunday 11th February from 1pm till 3pm.

You don’t need to be fluent – it’s open to everyone. Tá fáilte romhaibh go léir!

The language session will be followed at 3pm by a traditional Irish music session.

We are looking forward to seeing you all there

Sharon Shannon!
2024-02-09 19:00 - 2024-02-10 03:00
Sharon Shannon Trio

Sharon Shannon is a musician who likes to surprise. While she is known for her arrangements of traditional Irish tunes and Irish-influenced compositions, she has always been eager to explore new styles, and to meet and work with other musicians. The accordionist from Ireland has achieved legendary status throughout the world and has made the much-maligned accordion.

This is a seated and standing event in our Back Room venue, seats are allocated on arrival, arrive early to get the best ones!

Tickets start at just £15 and can be found below!

Comhaltas Trad session & Pop-Up Gaeltacht!
2024-01-14 13:00 - 23:00
If you are interested in hearing the Irish language being spoken or would like to take part in some comhrá (conversation), join us at Norton’s in Digbeth on Sunday 14th January from 1pm till 3pm.

You don’t need to be fluent – it’s open to everyone. Tá fáilte romhaibh go léir!

The language session will be followed at 3pm by a traditional Irish music session.

We are looking forward to seeing you all there

Nortons NYE with Heed + The Father Teds
2023-12-31 20:00 - 2024-01-01 20:00
See in 2024 with your Nortons family – The Father Teds and Heed! Expect the usual Nortons antics, late night live music and creamy pints!

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St Stephens Day with Lampa + Heed
2023-12-26 20:00 - 2023-12-27 20:00
Join us for a Nortons special of late night creamy pints and live music! The hugely talented LAMPA return to Nortons with our regulars Heed! Expect live music and DJs ’til late!

Free entry until 9pm // £5 OTD

Christmas Weekend with The Father Teds + Heed
2023-12-23 20:00 - 2023-12-24 20:00
The fantastic Father Teds and those naughty Nortons regulars Heed return to Digbeth to kick off our Christmas celebrations!
Free entry until 9pm then £5 OTD

The Father Teds & Heed!
2023-12-23 20:00 - 2023-12-24 03:00
Merry Christmas! Have we got a present for you! We’ve got Heed starting things off! Niamh and Ciara make up the fantastic duo that is Heed! Together they form one of our favourite bands and guarantee a great night! Their sound blends both traditional Irish folk and contemporary pop music for a night of covers and the craic! They’re always updating their set list and never fail to entertain! The Father Teds are a five-piece contemporary Irish band much admired for their world-class musicianship and their ability to put on a great show with their up tempo arrangements of traditional and more modern songs. Formed 27 years ago, The Father Teds set out on a mission to entertain and have consistently delivered ever since. The key to the band’s success is their versatility, both in their range of musical styles and the types of shows they perform. A true Nortons favourite, these lads really know how to put on a show!

On the Sesh!
2023-12-15 20:00 - 2023-12-16 03:00, 2023-11-18 02:30 - 03:00
On the Sesh are the go to band for anything Irish/Pop/Soul/Ska/Country/Reggae and Disco! They’re all round brilliant and a guaranteed great night filled with covers and the craic!

PISS MASS PARTY with Foka Wolf and Tat Vision
2023-12-14 19:00 - 23:30
Foka Wolf and Tat Vison invite you to celebrate the season of giving with the PISS MASS PARTY at Nortons Digbeth on Thursday 14 December.

Joining on the night will be a variety of acts including Blue Ruth, Big Hell, Hellocatfood, CakeBoi and much more…

Expect mayhem, papier-mache and dirty sticky wet works within the walls of Nortons!

Tickets, priced £11 with no booking fee, are on sale from 1000 Thursday 26 October 2023

Comhaltas Trad session & Pop-Up Gaeltacht!
2023-12-10 13:00 - 23:00
If you are interested in hearing the Irish language being spoken or would like to take part in some comhrá (conversation), join us at Norton’s in Digbeth on Sunday 10th December from 1pm till 3pm. You don’t need to be fluent – it’s open to everyone. Tá fáilte romhaibh go léir! The language session will be followed at 3pm by a traditional Irish music session. We are looking forward to seeing you all there

Surfin' Llamas!
2023-12-09 20:00 - 2023-12-10 03:00
Join us Saturday 9th December for the ultimate party covers band, the Surfin’ Llamas!

They are an unstoppable force of talent and energy that will sweep you off your feet and straight onto the dance floor! With their catchy tunes, unforgettable performances, and undeniable charisma, they have become a crown favourite at Nortons!

Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto
2023-12-08 20:00 - 2023-12-09 03:00
7 piece Funk/Soul/Acid Jazz outfit playing an eclectic mix of classic hits and groovy floor fillers!

Fronted by Cat Davis, the band consists of a red-hot horn section (trumpet, flugelhorn, saxophone, and flute), some of the coolest keys, guitar and bass riffing and improvising out there, plus irresistible beats and rhythms coming from drums and percussion.

Not only does this band have the perfect Saturday night setlist, they have the feel-good attitude sure to make you finish the night with a big smile.

Sean Keane
2023-11-23 20:00 - 23:30
Seán Keane

Seán Keane from County Galway is described as the greatest musical find of the 90’s. Traditional Irish, folk and even country and blues songs all lend themselves to his unique style and unforgettable voice. Growing up in a family of singers and musicians, Seán learned the sean nós style of singing from his mother and his aunts.

Singing was his life, even in early childhood. By the time Seán reached his teens, he had collected thirteen All-Ireland medals in Fleadh Ceoil competitions. He was by then an accomplished whistle and flute player as well and had taken up the uilleann pipes and bodhraun.

When he joined his first group, Shegui, he had already served a long apprenticeship. After travelling throughout Europe with the band, he left to join Reel Union, a group which also featured sister Dolores and accordion player Máirtín O’Connor. Later, he was part of Arcady, with such well known names as Johnny “Ringo” McDonagh, Sharon Shannon and Frances Black.

Seán’s 10th solo album “New Day Dawning” is proving very popular with his fans. Seán continues to get much radio play with songs like “Isle of Hope Isle of Tears”, “Galway to Graceland”, “Home”, and “Home Away From Home” still proving very popular with his listeners. New material like “Paint me a picture of Ireland”, “Natures Little Symphony”, “Don’t Teach Me How To Cry” and “One More Hour” are now becoming standards in his show.

Dan Murphy Folk/Trad Experience!
2023-11-19 15:00 - 23:00
Dan Murphy Trad/Folk experience takes to the stage following that! Trad Folk Experience are a traditional Irish band, playing a wide variety of music sets – Irish folk music and ballads with some well-known Irish songs and their own versions of popular crowd pleasers too! They make for a perfect Sunday session at Nortons!

Dan Murphy Folk/Trad Experience!
2023-11-17 20:00 - 2023-11-18 03:00
Dan Murphy Trad/Folk experience takes to the stage following that! Trad Folk Experience are a traditional Irish band, playing a wide variety of music sets – Irish folk music and ballads with some well-known Irish songs and their own versions of popular crowd pleasers too! They make for a perfect Friday session at Nortons!

Comhaltas Trad session & Pop-Up Gaeltacht!
2023-11-12 13:00 - 23:00
If you are interested in hearing the Irish language being spoken or would like to take part in some comhrá (conversation), join us at Norton’s in Digbeth on Sunday 12th November from 1pm till 3pm.

You don’t need to be fluent – it’s open to everyone. Tá fáilte romhaibh go léir!

The language session will be followed at 3pm by a traditional Irish music session.

We are looking forward to seeing you all there

Peter Coughlan & Heed!
2023-11-11 20:00 - 2023-11-12 03:00
Niamh and Ciara make up the fantastic duo that is Heed! Together they form one of our favourite bands and guarantee a great night! Their sound blends both traditional Irish folk and contemporary pop music for a night of covers and the craic! They’re always updating their set list and never fail to entertain!

Peter Coughlan will follow with his traditional Irish covers injected with great craic! With a solo stage presence like no other, you’ll be loving it!

Breen I Rynne I Murray - Trio
2023-11-09 20:00 - 23:30
Embark on an odyssey of wonder, joyfulness and upbeat music as three incredibly talented and creative folk musicians shape melodies from past and present into something dynamic and irresistible. A trio comprising of musicians at the fore of our tradition, expect a performance from the gentle to the rhythmical and all the in-betweens.

Tara Breen has numerous All Ireland titles on the fiddle and tours regularly with The Chieftains, Stockton’s wing and as a solo performer. Pa?draig Rynne is considered a leading figure in Irish music and is founding member of well-known bands such as NOTIFY and Guidewires. Jim has been one of the most sought after and busiest musicians of his generation over the past two decades recording and touring with some of the best known folk musicians in the world.

Their 2021 release “Nasc” is regarded as one of the finest albums in recent years from an Irish Traditional outfit and was winner of the best traditional album in the 2022 American Celtic listener supported radio awards.

“Sure-footed, engaging and joyful music from a dynamic Clare duo. Expert musicianship, courageous creativity and sweetness of melody” – Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, RTE? Radio? na Gaeltachta

Described as “one of the freshest sounds in Irish music” by fRoots, Pádraig Rynne is a virtuoso musician, prolific composer and is regarded as the finest concertina player in Irish music today. With an MA in Music Technology and with a passion for experimenting in diverse genres Pádraig is recognized for his re-freshing explorations into the Irish tradition and for his ground-breaking band NOTIFY, described by the New York Echo as “cinematic in scope”.

A worthy description as “a musical wizard” by Music Network, Tara Breen is the fiddler with the legendary band, The Chieftains. She is an all-round extraordinary musician who has 11 solo All-Ireland titles. Tara is also the winner of both the coveted Fiddler of Dooney and Michael Coleman Fiddle competitions and was invited to perform at Dublin Castle for the Queen of England during her State visit to Ireland. Tara has numerous recording credits to her name and regularly guests with artists such as Carlos Nunez, Stockton’s wing and the Trí Tones.

Jim Murray has been touring the world full time as a professional musician since the age of eighteen. Jim is considered Sharon Shannon’s “right hand man” having recorded and toured with her over five continents. He also released two critically acclaimed albums with long term partner Seamus Begley in 2001 and 2008 which collectively scooped many prestigious awards such as The Irish Times and Hotpress Traditional Irish Music Album of the Year. Since Jim’s arrival on the world stage, he has gained the respect of both national and international musicians and has performed and recorded with artists such as Sinead O’Connor, Steve Earl, Shane McGowan, Altan and Mary Black to mention but a few.

“Rynne and Breen have fabulous chemistry together and have found backing musicians who are more than mere accompanists but who are stakeholders in the game” – Dan Neely, The Irish Echo, New York

The Father Teds!
2023-10-28 21:00 - 2023-10-29 03:00
The Father Teds are a five-piece contemporary Irish band much admired for their world-class musicianship and their ability to put on a great show with their up tempo arrangements of traditional and more modern songs.

Formed 27 years ago, The Father Teds set out on a mission to entertain and have consistently delivered ever since. The key to the band’s success is their versatility, both in their range of musical styles and the types of shows they perform.

A true Nortons favourite, these lads really know how to put on a show! We’ll see you there for covers and the craic!

On the Sesh & Dan Murphy!
2023-10-21 20:00 - 2023-10-22 03:00
Dan Murphy Trad/Folk experience takes to the stage Saturday 21st October! Trad Folk Experience are a traditional Irish band, playing a wide variety of music sets – Irish folk music and ballads with some well-known Irish songs and their own versions of popular crowd pleasers too!

Following that, we’ve got On the Sesh! On the Sesh are the go to band for anything Irish/Pop/Soul/Ska/Country/Reggae and Disco! They’re all round brilliant and a guaranteed great night filled with covers and the craic!

Daoirí Farrell Trio!
2023-10-19 19:30 - 23:00
Tickets start at just £10 and can be found below!

Winner of two BBC Folk Awards 2017:

The Horizon Award for best newcomer and Best Traditional Track

Three times nominee for the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards 2019

‘Daoirí is one of the most important traditional singers to emerge in the last decade’

Dónal Lunny

‘I’ve been listening to Daoirí’s emerging sounds since first hearing him at the Góilin Singers

Club in Dublin when he was a young lad….always a treat to hear him sing.’

Christy Moore

“It doesn’t get much better than that. The real deal. What a voice.”

Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show

‘Daoirí played for ninety minutes. Watching, caught in the enthralling flow of the music, it felt like twenty.’ Live review by From the Margins

‘What makes this trio exceptionally good, however, is the striking voice of singer-bouzouki

player Farrell. A great voice that is perfect for traditional Irish work. The Blue Tar Road , A

Pint Of Plain and the instrumental Rakish Paddy, we’ve heard them before, but rarely so inspired and impressive.’

Folk Forum NL

Dublin-born traditional singer and bouzouki player Daoirí (pronounced ‘Derry’) Farrell has

been described by some of the biggest names in Irish folk music as one of most important

singers to come out of Ireland in recent years.

Daoirí received three nominations in the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards 2019 for best singer,

best traditional track and best album for ‘A Lifetime Of Happiness’.

Within days of lockdown, Daoirí began livestreaming. The first concert resulted in 49,000

views. Daoirí performed a further 24 ‘Corner Sessions’ weekly at 10pm GMT every Sunday.

As a result, he has played live on BBC Radio’s The Today Programme (May ’20),

broadcast to over 7m people a week, and became the second artist ever to take “remote

control” of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe (June ’20).

His fourth studio album recorded with Trevor Hutchinson from The Waterboys, ‘The

Wedding Above In Glencree’ was released in February 2023.

Mark Redmond – uilleann pipes

Mark Redmond from County Wexford has performed as soloist at many significant events including with the RTE Concert Orchestra; RTE National Symphony Orchestra (including a performance of the Brendan Voyage in the NCH, Dublin and in 2017 as soloist on the occasion of the state visit of Queen Elisabeth II to Ireland, 2011), Camerata Ireland under

the direction of pianist Barry Douglas for the premiere of Ólagan commemorating 1916, in

the Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in Washington, with The Savannah Philharmonic,

Georgia, USA, with the Orchestre Symphonique de Bretagne in Rennes in France, and at

the Eucharistic Congress in 2012 when Mark played solo during the closing ceremony at

Croke Park in front of over 80,000 people and a worldwide live television audience.

As well as being a member of the Daoirí Farrell Trio, Mark has also performed live with Glen

Hansard, Declan O’Rourke, Jack L, Westlife and has toured globally with Riverdance, Celtic

Legends, and more.

Robbie Walsh – Bodhrán

Robbie Walsh is a bodhrán player and proud Dubliner raised with a strong musical

background in many genres, his style is the definition of diversity. Inspired by the fantastic

playing of his uncle, Robbie began to learn ‘the ropes’ from the great Noel Dowling of

Kilkenny. In 2008 he won the Dublin and the Leinster Bodhrán Championships; moving on to

win the Senior All Ireland title one month later at Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann in Tullamore.

Surfin' Llamas!
2023-09-23 20:00 - 2023-09-24 03:00
Join us Saturday 30th September for the ultimate party covers band, the Surfing’ Llamas!

They are an unstoppable force of talent and energy that will sweep you off your feet and straight onto the dancefloor! With their catchy tunes, unforgettable performances, and undeniable charisma, they have become a crown favourite at Nortons!

Reservoir 5 and Heed!
2023-09-23 20:00 - 2023-09-24 03:00
Reservoir 5 are back at Nortons!

Blending an extensive range of classic and modern hits, this female fronted band with brass musicians promise a performance you won’t forget! Including dancers on stage, Reservoir 5 put on an amazing show!

Niamh and Ciara make up the fantastic duo that is Heed! Together they form one of our favourite bands and guarantee a great night! Their sound blends both traditional Irish folk and contemporary pop music for a night of covers and the craic! They’re always updating their set list and never fail to entertain!

You won’t want to miss this! Make sure to join us for covers and the craic!

Trad Session!
2023-09-17 15:00 - 23:00
Join us Sunday 17th September for a traditional music session at Nortons! Open to all, if you fancy coming down to have a listen and a dance or you would like to join in for the craic, bring yourselves and your instruments and we promise a great Sunday!

Heed & On The Sesh!
2023-09-16 20:00 - 2023-09-17 03:00
Niamh and Ciara make up the fantastic duo that is Heed! Together they form one of our favourite bands and guarantee a great night! Their sound blends both traditional Irish folk and contemporary pop music for a night of covers and the craic! They’re always updating their set list and never fail to entertain!

On the Sesh are the go to band for anything Irish/Pop/Soul/Ska/Country/Reggae and Disco! They’re all round brilliant and a guaranteed great night filled with covers and the craic! Headed by charismatic front man Kevin McGrath, these lads never fail to put on a fantastic show!

This will certainly be a night to remember!

Comhaltas Trad session and Pop-Up Gaeltacht!
2023-09-10 13:00 - 23:00
If you are interested in hearing the Irish language being spoken or would like to take part in some comhrá (conversation), join us at Norton’s in Digbeth on Sunday 10th September from 1pm till 3pm.

You don’t need to be fluent – it’s open to everyone. Tá fáilte romhaibh go léir!

The language session will be followed at 3pm by a traditional Irish music session.

We are looking forward to seeing you all there

Peter Coughlan & Dan Murphy Folk/Trad Experience!
2023-09-09 16:00 - 2023-09-10 03:00
Catch Dan Murphy Trad/Folk experience live at Nortons! Trad Folk Experience are a traditional Irish band, playing a wide variety of music sets – Irish folk music and ballads with some well-known Irish songs and their own versions of popular crowd pleasers too!

After Dan Murphy, Peter Coughlan takes to the stage! Peter Coughlan and Hungry Grass are back and ready to rock Nortons Digbeth with their energetic folk rock performance. With dynamic vocals and instrumental harmony, this performance promises to be an unforgettable experience perfect for those who love a great live music.

Coughlan and Hungry Grass have previously headlined the London St Patrick’s Festival Stage and performed for the President of Ireland in 2019 at the Royal Albert Hall. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see these incredible musicians in action!

Reservoir 5!
2023-09-08 21:00 - 2023-09-09 03:00, 2023-08-25 21:00 - 2023-08-26 03:00
Reservoir 5 are back at Nortons!

Blending an extensive range of classic and modern hits, this female fronted band with brass musicians promise a performance you won’t forget! Including dancers on stage, Reservoir 5 put on an amazing show!

You won’t want to miss this! Make sure to join us for covers and the craic!
