Professional Musician and Educator
Kate Norris
About Me
Kate Norris is a professional musician and vocal tutor from Bristol.
Originally from Birmingham, Kate is classically trained and has studied grades in classical singing, music theory, clarinet and saxophone. After starting out in opera and musical theatre, Kate crossed over into alternative and popular music and has been performing in bands ever since. Over the years, she has been part of many musical projects and has performed at such events as the National Rock and Pop Festival, the Royal Cornwall Show and the Quinphonic Festival. Kate has also featured on several tracks as a session vocalist as well as recording for past and current musical projects.
Previous bands include Cornwall-based folk duo “Kvist”, function band “Franssen Effect” and Bristol melodic metal band; “Control The Storm” who released their debut album “Beast Inside” in March 2015. Kate currently fronts psychedelic rock band “Neuromatic” and Bristol-based function band; "HoneyFunk."
Having taught vocals and performance since 2008, Kate has worked at such institutions as The Academy of Music and Sound, The Basement Studio, dBs Music and Access Creative College. Kate's specialisms include Vocal Technique, Music Performance, Songwriting and Special Education Needs (SEN). Kate currently teaches vocals at Bristol Rock Centre, and provides pastoral support at BIMM Bristol.
Solo songs, collaborations and session work can be found at: www.soundcloud.com/katiejanemusic
Upcoming Gigs
Summer 2023 Dates
Friday 23rd June - HoneyFunk @ Blue Lagoon, Bristol
Saturday 24th June - HoneyFunk @ Kings Arms, Clifton, Bristol
Thursday 29th June - HoneyFunk @ Pitcher & Piano, Bristol
Saturday 8th July - HoneyFunk @ Bar 27, Bridgewater, Somerset
Saturday 5th August - HoneyFunk @ Embrace All Festival - The Bowl, Swindon
Friday 11th August - HoneyFunk @ O'Neills, Bristol
Sunday 27th August - HoneyFunk @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol
Euphonique's "Seven Songs" EP now available on all platforms
- Find out more at: https://www.djeuphonique.com/
Follow HoneyFunk on Instagram! Search for: @honeyfunkband
Stay tuned for updates on Neuromatic's upcoming EP!
- Listen to previous releases at: https://linktr.ee/neuromaticband
Music Tuition
Kate draws upon 20 years of genre-varied performance experience in order to give students realistic advice regarding working in the music industry.
Kate's specialisms include Stylistic Vocal Technique, Music Performance, Songwriting, Exam & Audition prep and Special Education Needs (SEN).
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Academic Qualifications:
Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training
(Highfield Qualifications/Train Aid)
First Class BA (Hons) - Professional Musicianship
(Bath Spa University/BIMM Bristol)
HNC - Music Performance and Technology
(dBs Music, Cornwall)
BTEC National Diploma - Music Practice
(Academy of Music & Sound, Birmingham)
Students are able to take Rockschool Vocal exam grades & Performance Certificates through BRC & RSL.
