UEA Music Centre Concerts and Events 2026-27

UEA Choir and Symphony Orchestra warmly invite you to join them for their autumn concert, ‘Tempest and Transcendence’, on Thursday 19 November at 7:30pm at The Halls (St Andrew’s), Norwich.

Bringing together more than 200 performers — students, staff, and members of the local community — the choir and orchestra, under the direction of Director of Music Bjorn Bantock, will present a programme of orchestral and choral masterpieces by Mendelssohn, Weber, Berlioz, Brahms and Dvořák.

Mendelssohn's The Hebrides (Fingal's Cave) Overture opens the concert with a vivid evocation of Scotland's dramatic coastline, followed by Weber's sparkling Clarinet Concerto No. 2, featuring UEA Music Centre Award holder Grace Patrick (Clarinet).

Berlioz's thrilling Hungarian March opens the second half of the concert. Brahms' Nänie provides a moving moment of reflection, while Dvořák's magnificent Te Deum brings the evening to a triumphant close. Featuring acclaimed soloists Alice Platten (Soprano) and Dhilan Gnanadurai (Baritone), this powerful finale will combine soaring melodies, vibrant rhythms and stirring choral writing for an uplifting conclusion.

Ticket Prices

• West Gallery: £18 (Full Price), £16 (Seniors (over 60s)), £14 (Students) - please note that the West Gallery seating is raked
• Stalls: £14 (Full Price), £12 (Seniors (over 60s)), £10 (Students)
• Side Aisles: £9 (All Tickets) - please note some Side Aisles tickets have restricted views

Tickets are available online (subject to availability) until 10:00am on the day of the concert.

Programme Price

£2

Programmes are available online (subject to availability) until 10:00am on Monday 16 November. Pre-bought programmes will be available to collect from the ticket checking desk on the night.

Important Information

• Doors open at 6:45pm and close at 7:30pm
• The concert lasts approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval
• Seating is unreserved.
• Please take your seat at least 10 minutes before the advertised start time
• Latecomers will only be admitted during a suitable break in the performance
• Physical tickets are no longer issued; your confirmation email serves as your ticket

Please note that tickets cannot be exchanged, refunded or transferred unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled. For full details, please see the UEA Music Centre Concert: Terms and Conditions.

All profits from UEA Music Centre concerts are used to fund scholarships for students.

Further Information

Visit: www.uea.ac.uk/music-centre/whats-on
Email: musicevents@uea.ac.uk
Telephone: 01603 593948
Follow: UEA Music Centre on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram

UEA Choir, Chamber Choir and Community Choir warmly invite you to join them for their ever-popular UEA Choirs Christmas Carol Concert on Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 7:30pm at The Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich.

The 150-strong UEA Choir, alongside the 30-strong Chamber Choir, will perform music by Rutter, Bach and Howells, together with a selection of much-loved Christmas carols for the audience to join in with. The choirs will be accompanied by organist David Grealy.

The concert will also feature performances by the UEA Community Choir and its conductor, UEA Director of Music Bjorn Bantock, as well as a special appearance by Cawston Band.

Celebrate the festive season with some of your favourite Christmas carols in one of Norwich's most beautiful and historic buildings.

Ticket Prices: 

• £15 – Full price
• £12 – UEA staff, students and seniors (aged 60+) 

Tickets are available online (subject to availability) until 10.00am on the day of the concert.

The ticket price includes a complimentary concert programme, which can be collected from the ticket checking desk on the evening of the concert.

Important Information

• Doors open at 6:45pm
• The concert lasts approximately 2 hours, including a 30-minute interval
• Seating is unreserved
• Please take your seat at least 10 minutes before the advertised start time
• Latecomers will only be admitted during a suitable break in the performance
• Physical tickets are no longer issued; your confirmation email serves as your ticket

Please note that tickets cannot be exchanged, refunded or transferred unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled. For full details, please see the UEA Music Centre Concert: Terms and Conditions.

All profits from UEA Music Centre concerts are used to fund scholarships for students.

Further Information

Visit: www.uea.ac.uk/music-centre/whats-on 

Email: musicevents@uea.ac.uk

Telephone: 01603 593948 

Follow: UEA Music Centre on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram