The big picture: The venue's previous closure came on the same day Ipswich MP Jack Abbott highlighted the crisis facing grassroots music venues during a Westminster debate, revealing that two such venues are closing every week across the country.
The details: The venue, located off Duke Street, will now be managed by Charlie Ross, Darren Smith and Aaron Buckland.
The grand reopening on Saturday, 07 December, runs from 20:00 until 02:00 and features:
Live music from MySpace or Yours? performing 2000s emo and nu-metal covers
DJ sets from Darren Smith and guests playing rock, metal and punk
An alternative Christmas market with local traders, including Bleugh, Bewitched Jewellery & Gifts, Leather, Feather and Bone, and Skosgraart
The bottom line: The Music Room's revival under new management offers a positive development for Ipswich's music scene, particularly after its unexpected closure in September due to circumstances "outside its control". We wish them the best of luck.
