St Patrick’s Week is nearly back at Nortons and as always, it’s the biggest stretch of the year for us. From Wednesday 11th through to Wednesday 18th March, the bar shifts up a gear. Live music, packed rooms, long days that turn into longer nights, and that familiar sea of green across the entire place. If you’ve been before, you…
There’s something in the air when the weekend rolls around in Digbeth. You can feel it as soon as you walk past the front windows at Nortons. The lights are warm, the bands likely loading in by the gate, the bar starting to fill with regulars. You just know it’s going to be one of those weekends where the hours…
The future of Irish music, culture and heritage in the UK has received a boost with the award of an Arts Council England grant to Birmingham independent community venue Nortons Digbeth. Artists, fans, and the Irish diaspora across England are set to benefit from the news, which will help to underwrite investment in grassroots artists and organisations via the 500-capacity…
The Whistlin’ Donkeys, a popular Irish folk band from County Tyrone, has gained tremendous recognition over the past six years. With a crowd-pulling performance, the sold-out Birmingham gig at Nortons is a testament to their overwhelming popularity. Having played at many concerts and festivals throughout Ireland, they have gained thousands of followers both at home and abroad. They have a…
If you’re looking for a night of true Irish music, look no further than “One for the Road,” who will be playing Nortons Digbeth on Friday 31st March! This folk band hailing from Ireland are bringing their unique brand of merrymaking to the UK. These talented musicians have been thrilling audiences all over Europe with their high-energy performances – and…
Dublin-based traditional music band, KĂla, are bringing a bit of the Emerald Isle to Birmingham this Good Friday. With eight studio albums and two decades of experience under their belt, you can be sure that they’ll bring the house down at Nortons Digbeth with their unique blend of traditional Irish and world music. Let’s take a look at what makes…