FAQ
Age Restrictions
All shows at The Nick Rayns LCR UEA, The Waterfront and The Waterfront Studio are 14+ (under 16's to be accompanied by an adult over 18) unless otherwise stated.
For events held elsewhere, please contact the relevant venue directly.
Club nights such as Propaganda and Meltdown are 18+ only. Valid photo ID is required; we currently accept in-date passports and driving licences. Unfortunately Citizenship, PASS and student cards are not accepted as valid ID.
Accessibility
We work hard to ensure our events are as accessible as possible, and will supply free of charge carers tickets for events held at The LCR, The Waterfront and The Waterfront Studio for disabled guests. For full access information regarding our venues, please head to our Accessibility page.
For accessibility information or carers tickets for events held at other venues, please contact the venue in question directly.
Contact
For general enquiries please email boxoffice@uea.ac.uk or call 01603 508050. Our phone lines are open Monday-Friday between 10am and 4pm.
If you can’t access your tickets, or have an issue or query about an event and it’s taking place before we re-open, please go along to the venue in question and speak to the staff on duty. They will always have a list of purchasers and will do everything they can to help.
Opening Times
Our typical opening times for events are as follows. If you are looking for information for a specific gig or event, please check the event page for confirmed times.
The Waterfront and The Waterfront Studio:
Monday: 7.30pm – 11pm
Tuesday: 7.30pm – 11pm
Wednesday: 7.30pm – 11pm
Thursday: 7.30pm – 11pm
Friday: 6pm – 9.30pm for gigs, 10.30pm – 3.30am for Propaganda
Saturday: 6.30pm – 10pm for gigs, 10pm – 3am for Meltdown and Void
Sunday: 7pm – 10.30pm
The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA
Monday: 7.30pm – 11pm
Tuesday: 6.30pm – 10pm
Wednesday: 7.30pm – 11pm
Thursday: 7.30pm – 11pm
Friday: 7.30pm – 11pm
Saturday: 6.30pm – 10pm for gigs
Sunday: 7pm – 10.30pm
How To Book Tickets
Tickets are available to book through our website - please select an event and follow the instructions. Tickets are sent as e-tickets via email shortly after booking. These can either be printed at home or shown on your phone – please turn your phone screen brightness up before reaching the front of the queue though!
All booking fees and charges will be made clear to you before finalising your purchase.
You can also purchase tickets from Soundclash Records, 28 St Benedicts St, Norwich NR2 4AQ
Tickets ordered from UEA Ticking Bookings are only for your personal use and that of your party. We reserve the right to cancel tickets purchased if there is any resale or attempted resale of tickets. The holder of a resold ticket may be refused entry or rejected from the venue.
Making an account
Our new website asks that you make an account with us. This is to ensure that we can get in touch if a gig cancels or moves, and is also a way for you to access your purchase history. Once you have made an account you will not need to again. If you call us to buy tickets over the phone, we will still make an account for you. If you don't want to make an account you can buy tickets from Soundclash Records at 28 St Benedicts St, Norwich, NR2 4AQ.
To make an account with us - please click the purple "register here" button on the main homepage, or the "register" button on the menu bar.
Validation email
If you have made an account with us but haven't yet received your validation email, please check your spam folder on your email. Our website is processing a large volume of requests and some email providers don't like receiving the validation email (mainly btinternet and AOL). If you still haven't received it, please call us on 01603 508050 or email us at boxoffice@uea.ac.uk and we will manually validate your account for you. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Refund Policy
Once you have purchased tickets, they can only be exchanged, refunded or returned in the following circumstances:
- If we fail to fulfil an order as a result of any negligence, or similar act or omission of our own or in breach of contract the customer will be entitled to a full refund including any booking fee charged.
- If the event is cancelled, postponed or material changes are made to the event, namely a change of the venue or the headline act, the original tickets that you have purchased will remain valid for the revised event (except for in the case of cancellation) unless otherwise advised. Tickets are not eligible for refunds when support acts are changed. If the rescheduled date is not suitable a face value refund (minus booking fee) can be obtained by contacting boxoffice@uea.ac.uk
- There will be no refund for lost, stolen or damaged tickets (save that duplicate tickets may be possible).
- There will be no refunds for incorrectly purchased order
For our full refund policy please visit our terms & conditions page - www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk/contact/terms_conditions
Ticket Agents
As well as our website and Soundclash Records, we work with the below ticket agents:
Other promoters may wish to work with different ticket agents, however they will always sell tickets through the UEA Ticket Bookings site.
Lost Tickets
If you booked through our website and can’t find your booking confirmation and e-tickets, simply log in to your account, click on your name in the top left hand corner and view your purchase history, which will list transaction numbers for all orders purchased on our website. Please bring the applicable transaction number along to the Box Office to gain access to the show. The lead booker will need to be present and may be asked for ID.
You can re-send the booking confirmation to your email by clicking the blue transaction number and clicking "resend email receipt". Unfortunately we are unable to resend e-tickets. If this does not work, please contact us on boxoffice@uea.ac.uk or 01603 508050. Our phone lines our open Monday-Friday between 10am and 4pm.
If you purchased through another ticketing website, please contact the ticket agent directly.
Ticket Collection
If your ticket is to be collected from the Box Office, this can only be done on the event day once the doors have opened. The Box Office for each venue is located just inside the main doors. The lead booker will need to collect the tickets and may be asked for ID.
Pre-sales
Pre-sale tickets are available for some events before General Sale begins. Pre-sales are available exclusively to subscribers of our mailing list. You can subscribe here
Reselling Tickets
Tickets can be sold on at face value through our facebook page. Tickets found being sold for more than face value will have their post deleted and the tickets may be invalidated.
Where tickets have a customer name on, they can not be resold and will need the named customer (who may be asked for ID) to be present to permit entry into the gig. Please check the event page for the specific show before reselling or purchasing resold tickets, as this information will be listed on the event page if such restrictions are in place.
Regrettably, we do not offer a waiting list for sold out shows.
Reserving Tickets/Paying On The Door
We cannot reserve tickets without payment and would always recommend booking in advance. However, tickets will be available to purchase on the door where events do not sell out in advance.
Getting Here
The UEA LCR
The UEA LCR is based on campus at The University of East Anglia. From London take the M11/A11; just outside Norwich take the A47 (Southern Bypass) in the direction of Swaffham; the University is signposted off at the next exit.
If you are driving from the North or the Midlands, you can use the A47 via Kings Lynn, or the new A14 as far as Newmarket and then take the A11 to Norwich. UEA is situated on the outskirts of Norwich, around two and a half miles west of the city centre, just off the Earlham Road (B1108) which is one of the main roads out of the city.
If you have satnav, the University's postcode is NR4 7TJ
Parking for Gigs is in the Main Car Park. At the entry barrier, please press the green button to take a token. When you leave, take your car straight to the exit barrier and insert your token at the barrier for exit. There is no need to make payment. Free parking tokens are available from 30 minutes before doors open.
Dropping off - please drop off those attending gigs in the Main Car Park. The LCR is only a 2-minute walk from the car park.
Picking up - when collecting those who have attended a Gig, please do so from the Main Car Park. At the entry barrier take a token, and when you leave insert your token at the exit barrier. There is no need to make payment.
Please make sure that you do not lose your car park token, as a lost token fee is £12.
Please do not try to drop off and pick up directly outside the UEA LCR or in Union Place as this area is usually cordoned off during events for pedestrian safety, and can become congested very quickly.
The nearest National Rail station is Norwich.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue. First Buses 25 and 26 both service the UEA.
Mini cabs can be booked in advance and wait immediately adjacent to the main venue entrance for pick up.
Map can be seen here
The Waterfront and The Waterfront Studio
The Waterfront is situated in King Street close to Norwich City Centre and the Riverside leisure development. The Waterfront Studio is upstairs in the same building.
From the Ring Road, follow signs to Norwich City FC. As you come down hill and see Norwich City FC, carry straight on rather than on the main road, take the next right to continue on to King St, and you will find Waterfront in 800m to the right, set back from the road.
The nearest car park is Rouen Road car park, which is approximately 230m (251yds) away. Rouen Road car park has 4 disabled spaces and blue badge concession (buy 1hr and get another 1hr free). There is step free access from Rouen Road, however the route has a moderate to steep slope.
The nearest National Rail station is Norwich.
There nearest bus stops are located on Riverside Road, within 490m (535ds) of the venue.
Mini cabs can be booked in advance and wait immediately adjacent to the main venue entrance for pick up.
Map can be seen here
Mailing List
If you want to keep up to date with new events and updates, our mailing list is the best way to do so! We send out weekly emails with new events, reminders and pre-sales on. You can subscribe here. For our full Terms and Conditions please click here
Camera Policy
The unauthorised use of photographic and recording equipment at venues is prohibited. Small personal cameras and phones are permitted, however we ask that you turn off the flash so as not to distract the performers or other guests. We also ask that you show other guests courtesy by not filming or taking photographs for excessive lengths of time.
Larger SLR/professional cameras are not permitted into the venue unless you have obtained permission and a photo pass. Photo passes should be requested through promoters and/or bands’ press teams directly and not from the venue.
Cloakroom
The UEA LCR, The Waterfront and The Waterfront Studio all operate cloakrooms. There will be a small, cash only fee for this service.
Security
You may be subject to a security search upon entrance. Please do not arrive carrying any restricted items. These include:
- Items which are or may be illegal. Anyone found in possession of illegal or contraband goods may also be liable for prosecution.
- Weapons, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, flagpoles, any other item which in our reasonable opinion, may cause danger or disruption to any Event or to other visitors (regardless of whether or not such item is illegal).
- Items which artists performing at an Event or their management have asked us to prohibit.
Re-entry
Once you have had your ticket scanned and have entered the venue, re-entry is not permitted. You should find everything you need inside our venues; bars, smoking areas, cash machines, toilets etc.
Food and drink
You are not permitted to bring food and beverages into any of our venues, unless needed on medical grounds. We do ask that you let staff know of any medicine, equipment or needed food and drink that is on your person upon arrival. All venues have a bar inside, serving soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Free tap water is available in all of our venues. These bars do not serve hot food, but may serve snacks such as crisps.
The UEA LCR is part of a larger complex which has coffee shops, additional bars and shops.
The Waterfront is situated near to the Riverside Entertainment complex, which has coffee shops, bars, restaurants and shops. For more information please see: https://riversidenorwich.co.uk/
Cash machines
The Waterfront has a cash machines inside the venue. There may be a small charge to withdraw money. The LCR does not have a cash machine in the venue, but does accept card transactions. There are four cash machines located on the street below the LCR.
Sale of alcohol
Please note we run a Challenge 21 policy, so if you appear to be under the age of 21 please do not be offended if we ask you for ID. It is important for us to ensure we are serving alcohol responsibly. Despite the age policy being 14+ for most gigs, we do not allow any one in the venue under the age of 18 if they have consumed alcohol.
Smoking
The UEA LCR and The Waterfront are non-smoking venues.
The UEA LCR has a cordoned off, designated smoking area. This is typically situated by the main doors. Please note that the smoking area will not open until the majority of the entry queue is in the building - this may be upwards of an hour after doors open.
The Waterfront has a smoking area outside; entrance is gained through the back door. There is a garden where smoking is permitted, which is open until midnight. During a club night after midnight, there is a sectioned off smoking area by the back door.
Electronic cigarettes are not permitted to be used within our venues but can be used within the designated smoking areas.
Lost Property
If you have lost something during your visit please call us on the below numbers:
The UEA LCR: 01603 593272
The Waterfront: 01603 632717
Complaints
If something is causing you concern during your visit, please speak to a member of staff during the event. If it is particularly serious, please ask to speak to the Duty Manager on shift.
Whilst we encourage you to speak to us during the event if something is causing concern, you can also email us on union.info@uea.ac.uk
Club Nights
All club nights are 18+ only.
The Waterfront has a regular club night on a Friday and Saturday, as well as one-off events throughout the year. Our current club night schedule is below:
Friday Nights: Propaganda Norwich playing the best new and classic indie music. In Room 2: Rock-It - all your favourite pop-punk, rock and party tunes.
Saturday Nights: Meltdown playing the best indie, rock, pop and dance. In Room 2: Void - boasting the best of all rock and alternative.
The UEA LCR also has two regular club nights – Damn Good on a Tuesday and The A-List on a Saturday. These clubnights are held for students only. Please head to uea.su for more information.
Standing/Seating
The UEA LCR, The Waterfront and The Waterfront Studio are all standing-only venues.
Dress Code
There is no strict dress code in place, however we do ask that you keep your shirt and shoes!
Fancy dress is allowed, and often encouraged for club nights. We do ask that you avoid anything offensive, carrying anything that looks like a weapon and respect other people’s cultures.
Strobe Lighting
Strobe lighting, lighting that produces stroboscopic effects, smoke machines and other theatrical effects may be used during shows in our venue.
I’m holding an event, can you sell my tickets?
Yes! We’re very proud of our box office facility and are always happy to discuss selling tickets for other venues and events. Please contact us on boxoffice@uea.ac.uk with and we will send you an info pack that details how this service works.
Can I meet the band?
Sometimes! Some events will have a VIP or Meet and Greet ticket option – details of this will be listed on individual events pages. If there is no VIP or Meet and Greet option then unfortunately meeting the band is not within in our control. Sometimes bands will stay around after a show to say hello but we cannot make special arrangements on your behalf.
Can my band play your venue/support a band?
Possibly! Please email boxoffice@uea.ac.uk with “I want to play!” as the subject. We would prefer you email us instead of contacting us on Facebook.
Venue Hire
If you would like to hire The UEA LCR, The Waterfront or The Waterfront Studio for an event, please have a look at the venue booking info page under the LCR and Waterfront tabs at the top of the page
Can I read your Terms & Conditions
If you would like to look at our terms and conditions they can be found here