RObyn rocket

Hi I’m Robyn Rocket I play space trumpet which is trumpet through guitar pedals. I am supported by arts Organisation Heart N Soul who believe in the power and talents of people with Learning Disabilities and Autistic people. I love making visual art too and make comics/zines and also enjoy making radio. I have a radio show on resonance fm called Robyn Rocket’s Zoom Zoom and podcast series Robyn Rocket Zoom Zoom . I like playing with other people and making it up as we go along , because I think its a really honest way to make music your just responding to each other in the moment , rather then trying to play something perfectly , I am disabled and my disabilities inform my practice, both in the way I play , I have a very short , short term memory so cant really learn tunes by ear , but I can use a loop pedal to be like a extension of my memory But also I can use my creative practice to include more people firstly informed by my own experiences of feeling unwelcome in a space and then trying to change things to address the barriers I faced and then  by actively trying to welcome people in who may not normally feel welcome in a space, and ask for their feedback on how to be more welcoming and try to do the feedback. I now provide access consultancy for promoters, venues and festivals.

LEDLEY

LEDLEY, the duo of saxophonist Chris Williams & trombonist Raph Clarkson, celebrate the release of their self-titled debut record, an absorbing psycho-geographical North London jazz suite on the chronology of the duo’s long friendship, season tickets & shared passionate love for a football club.

The band’s namesake, Tottenham Hotspur and hero player Ledley King is at the centre of this narrative thematic arc. An album that sits in the rich, though particular, company of Mogwai’s 2006 film score for the portrait of French footballer Zinedine Zidane and Will Gregory’s Moog Ensemble orchestration for a film study of Tim Henman. This, however, is less character study of a totemic sporting figure than explorations of where it takes us – ritual, friendship, commitment, glory & struggle, pride in place & one’s roots; a dense meditation on what forms & shapes community..

This is a powerfully rooted record of place and memory, from specific locations to the in-the-room intimacy & trust of improvising musicians. Moments of joy & uplift counterpoint suspended & unresolved tensions.

about

Internationally recognised and nestled in Norwich’s cultural and independent community, award-winning Norwich Arts Centre (NAC) is a contemporary multi-arts venue housed within a Grade 1 listed beautiful flint building.

Since 1980, NAC has delivered an alternative programme of new music, theatre, comedy, live art and dance. As well as providing quality cultural experiences all year round NAC is also available to hire for a city centre wedding, civil service or party.

We are an independently run venue with charitable status and a mission to support the development of artists and nurture emerging talent across a range of art forms.

With welcoming staff, a friendly atmosphere, well stocked Adnams bar and pretty gardens NAC is the perfect place to catch your next favourite performer!

access

Norwich Arts Centre is committed to making the venue accessible to everyone so they can enjoy the whole programme. We always try to accommodate access needs to the best of our ability, within the constraints of our historic building whilst adhering to health and safety regulations. Do not hesitate to contact us prior to your visit so we can accommodate for your needs.

In April 2022 we received a GOLD Award from Attitude Is Everything.

Attitude is Everything improves Deaf and disabled people’s access to live music by working in partnership with audiences, artists and the music industry.

Full details can be found here.