FOLK AT YALM presents Jess Morgan + Bushes

A double header featuring two wonderful homegrown acts to open the 2027 season, featuring a very rare Norwich set from Jess Morgan. 

Folk at Yalm welcomes Norwich singer-songwriter Jess Morgan for an intimate evening of beautifully crafted songs, heartfelt storytelling and contemporary acoustic folk.

A distinctive voice on the British folk and Americana scene, Jess has built a reputation for thoughtful songwriting, warm performances and a fiercely independent approach to making music.Her songs explore people, places, relationships and the small details of everyday life, bringing together folk traditions and contemporary influences with honesty and charm.

Jess Morgan

Jess Morgan is a writer, musician and theatremaker based in Norwich making work which has a focus on climate and community.

Jess is an Associate Artist at The Sainsbury Centre Museum and Art Gallery and an Associate Artist at Norwich Arts Centre and loves nothing more than creating workshops for diverse community groups and schools exploring current themes such as the Climate Emergency, through the creative arts. Jess has enjoyed connections with The National Centre for Writing, Norfolk LGBT+ project, Arvon, First Light Festival and The British Council. Jess is also a lecturer in Creative Arts at City College Norwich and at Lowestoft Sixth Form College’s BA Literary Studies with Creative Writing.

Jess has a background in music spanning some fourteen years, her songs have been backed by BBC Radio 2 and 6 MUSIC. Her music has seen her perform and tour extensively throughout the UK, Europe and North America in small venues and theatres - and just once, the O2 Arena. 

“Something truly special” - Folk Radio UK

Bushes

Bushes are a four-strong all-female singing group based in Norfolk, crafting atmospheric folk compositions, and reviving traditional ones. Cecily, Deva, Fuchsia, and Lydia take their name from the first song they learned together, Bushes and Briars. They sing mostly unaccompanied, using vocal harmonies to reshape timeless lyrics. Weaving folk tunes into new forms, they maintain a connection to those who sang before, a long lineage of women who speak through song.Join us at Yalm for another special evening celebrating outstanding live music in the heart of Norwich.

Enjoy food and drinks from Yalm's independent kitchens and bars before the performance.

Part of the monthly FOLK AT YALM series — where great music meets great food and drink in the heart of the city.

📅 Date: Monday 1 February 2027
⏰ Time: Doors 6:00 PM | Music 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Yalm Food Hall, 23–24 Royal Arcade, Norwich NR2 1NQ
🎟 Tickets: Early Bird £15 | Standard £16 | On the Door £17 – Limited availability, book early

Jess and Bushes will each be performing a 45 minute set