Dj Gary Sulter

11/09/2025

After a holiday it feels like it's been a while .. but back to the duties at Popworld Norwich tomorrow., bring on the party!!!

09/09/2025

A follow up review from the email after Friday's wedding... :)

06/09/2025

I do love emails like this :) ..

06/09/2025

A quick glimpse of the great wedding from last night. This one was a small and personal wedding with stunning views over Norwich. I love this picture with Norwich cathedral in the background. Congratulations Hannah and ollie :)

05/09/2025

Looking through some old pictures, here's a wedding from Waxham Barns in Norfolk... You have got to love when a wedding is busier than most of the clubs in the city are now!

04/09/2025

Preparing for another manic weekend.. a real personal wedding at Rooftop gardens tomorrow..

02/09/2025

This is really sad news, I only worked here a few times but it was always an awesome venue. It is such a shame the way the industry has gone.
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To our valued customers, incredible artists, and the entire community who have made The Empire what it is,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the difficult decision to close the doors of our beloved venue, The Empire, on September 13th.

This has been an incredibly tough decision for our family, one we have wrestled with for a long time. The Empire has been more than just a business to us; it's been a passion project, a labor of love, and a true focal point for so many incredible memories.
We have poured our hearts and souls into creating a space where music could thrive and where unforgettable experiences were made.

We are immensely grateful for every single band, artist, and performer who has graced our stage. Your talent, energy, and dedication have filled The Empire with an extraordinary spirit that we will forever cherish.
Our deepest gratitude also goes to our incredibly hard-working staff and crew across the years, whose dedication truly made The Empire what it was. And to our loyal customers, thank you for your unwavering support, for dancing with us, singing with us, and being a part of The Empire family.

The reasons for this closure are complex and, sadly, reflect a wider trend affecting venues across our area and the nation. The rising costs of operation, coupled with significant changes in entertainment habits, have created an unsustainable environment for a live music venue of our kind.
This is not a challenge unique to The Empire; it's a battle many independent venues are facing, with an average of three closures of late night venues a week in the UK over the last three months, and nearly 800 closures of venues in the last five years.
Unfortunately, we are not immune. We hold onto the hope that perhaps, in time, music and late-night venues and culture will receive the much-needed government support they deserve.

There are still a few more chances to come and experience this incredible venue, so we invite you to come along and make some amazing memories with us.

While this chapter is closing, we are absolutely committed to ensuring that this iconic building continues to be a vibrant part of our community. We are already actively exploring exciting new projects and potential uses for the space, and we promise to keep you updated every step of the way.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for the incredible journey.

01/09/2025

Let's post another... A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of DJing for this great couple and their wedding party . With quite a few Germans as guests this gave me the chance to play some slightly different stuff... A 2am finish that could easily have gone until 4am!! Great party

01/09/2025

This was a great party at Titchwell Manor. A full on party all night with a little bit of a rock and indie vibe...😍

01/09/2025

Another wonderful review, this time from a wedding at the lovely Hockwold Hall.

01/09/2025

Another wonderful review :) https://g.page/r/CZ5d0V3nItbLEAI/review

21/08/2025

Halloween and Fireworks announcements incoming.... 👻🎃👻🎃🎆🎇