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Acclaimed hip hop group with 15 million YouTube views coming to Ipswich this Saturday

The Mouse Outfit, a Manchester-based hip hop collective with a full 8-piece live band, will bring their jazz-influenced sound to Ipswich's St Stephen's Church on Saturday, 1 March 2025.

Why it matters: The event on Saturday, 1 March 2025, will bring one of the UK's most successful independent hip hop acts to Ipswich, featuring their signature jazz-influenced boom bap sound and a full 8-piece live band.

The big picture: The Mouse Outfit has released three studio albums independently, including 'Jagged Tooth Crook' in 2018, and has amassed over 15 million views on their YouTube channel.

The Mouse Outfit will perform at St Stephen's Church
Brighten the Corners
The Mouse Outfit will perform at St Stephen's Church

The details:

  • The performance will be fronted by MCs Koj and Ayite, with support from Sleep's Cousin & Lieu

  • The show is presented by Brighten The Corners and will run from 19:30 to 23:00 at St Stephen's Church

  • Tickets are priced at £16.50 plus booking fee

For context: The Manchester-based collective's debut album 'Escape Music' catapulted them to national prominence, leading to performances at major festivals worldwide.

Subsequent releases including 'Step Steadier' and a remix album in 2016 further solidified their international acclaim.

What to look out for: The 2024 tour features DJ sets and soundsystem gigs alongside full band performances, with a rotating lineup of special guests at selected locations.

The bottom line: This performance offers Ipswich music fans a rare opportunity to experience a critically acclaimed hip hop collective known for their dynamic live shows and collaborative approach. Book your tickets here.

Brighten the Corners

Brighten the Corners runs a diverse live music programme, training and education opportunities across three venues, and an annual multi-venue festival in Ipswich, Suffolk.

A gig at St Stephen's Church

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