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Jay Goodrich
Jay Goodrich is a musician and community music leader based in Ipswich.Jay Goodrich is a bass player, educator and director at Out Loud Music CIC. Based in Ipswich, he combines over 15 years of experience as a working musician with a passion for inclusive music-making. He leads creative sessions for young people with SEND, using iPads, music tech and instruments to spark confidence and connection. Jay has helped shape projects like iRock and supports volunteers to move into performance, production and paid roles.
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Making space: How youth-led culture is changing Ipswich
Whilst Westminster debates youth engagement and councils struggle with consultation fatigue, something different is happening in Ipswich. Here, young people aren't waiting for formal invitations to civic life—they're creating their own spaces, literally and figuratively, through dance, film, design, and community action.by
Elouise Lavington
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Brighten the Corners: How Joe Bailey and his team are reshaping Ipswich’s live music scene
"When I found that letter again, it made me realise we’d actually got somewhere." From education workshops to sell-out grime gigs, the team behind Brighten The Corners have created an ecosystem for live music in Ipswich.byElouise Lavington
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