“‘When Lowestoft Rocked’ celebrates the town’s vibrant musical heritage and invites residents young and old to work together to uncover, record and share Lowestoft’s musical stories from the 1960s to the early 2000s; decades that saw legendary performances by acts including The Kinks, The Rolling Stones and The Yardbirds, home-grown 60s beat bands and modern acts like The Darkness.
Over the coming months the project will encompass a programme of creative workshops, retro performances, intergenerational events and hands-on music heritage activities, where young people aged 16-24 will work alongside older residents to build skills, confidence and community pride, culminating in a co-curated exhibition at the newly redeveloped Town Hall, complete with interactive displays and a lasting archive of memories, music and ephemera for future generations
The Memory Café on 4th February 2026 (12.15 – 13.45) is the first event from the programme and is all about sharing memories and discussion around the musical history of Lowestoft. Whether you attended gigs in the past or have maybe heard stories from friends and family about some of the bands, musicians and gigs hosted in the town we would love to welcome you along to share those memories. Come and join us in the Community space at the Marina Theatre for a (free) drink and cake! We would love to have you there as the project begins.
For more information visit https://lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk/council-services/the-town-hall/when-lowestoft-rocked/
