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Everything you need to know about the Wild Walls Festival closing party this Saturday

Ipswich's Wild Walls Festival will wrap up on 5 October with a closing party at The Baths, featuring some of our town's top music talent.

The big picture: The event will cap off the four-week street art programme that has brightened up every corner of our town with new murals and street art, including the already-iconic "From Ipswich With Love" mural on the James Hehir Building.

‘ATMA Youth Mural’ on the James Hehir Building by ATMA during the Art Eat & Wild Walls in 2024
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"From Ipswich With Love" by ATMA

Event details: The not-to-be-missed event is produced by Brighten the Corners, and features some of our town's most promising, up-and-coming talent.

  • Doors open at 7:30pm at The Baths on Civic Drive, Ipswich

  • Native James, known for explosive live performances, will headline the party

  • Support acts include soulful singer Nina Arya and DJ Amy Nomvula

  • Tickets cost £5 and are available online

  • The event is for ages 14 and up (an adult must accompany 14-15 year olds)

Wild Walls Festival closing party poster
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Wild Walls Festival closing party poster

Free public transport: Attendees can claim back their Ipswich Buses fare at the venue.

The bottom line: This closing party offers a final chance to celebrate Ipswich's urban culture and the success of the Wild Walls Festival.

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