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.
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Local trade unions and campaign groups are urging residents to join a unity rally at Ipswich Town Hall on Saturday, 22 November, following a concert by ska legends The Downsetters the night before, as the town stands together against racism and division.
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Despite attracting thousands of attendees and over 70 performances in 2025, Brighten The Corners Festival organisers say a pause in 2026 will allow them to focus on new large-scale projects and ensure the festival returns with greater ambition in 2027.
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Ipswich's former St Stephen's Church venue is reopening on Saturday, 30 August, as The Church, with extended hours and a packed September events programme, including live music, record fairs, and quiz nights.
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St Stephen's Church will host a big screen showing of England's Euro 2025 final against Spain on Sunday, 27 July, as the Lionesses bid to overturn their World Cup final heartbreak from 2023.
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Professional sneaker artist Starline Customs and visual artist Benny Brown will mentor participants through creating their own unique footwear designs this month. Tickets are expected to sell fast so book while you can.
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Brighten the Corners returns today, with 68% of last year's attendees travelling from outside Suffolk to experience what DIY magazine calls "a jewel in the city festival calendar."
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Welcome to the first in a four-part series on Ipswich as the UK’s first Town of Youth Social Action. We'll explore what it means for the town, county, and country, and share our plans on how, as a media outlet, we are committed to giving the young people of our town a voice.
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A group of aspiring 16-25-year-old music promoters have organised Brighten The Corners' Festival Launch Party, taking place this Friday at St Stephen's Church in Ipswich.
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Brighten The Corners is known for its gigs. But behind the scenes, young people aren’t just watching the show. They’re running it.
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Electronic music event WREKT has established itself as more than just another night out, offering a platform that honours the rich cultural heritage of jungle and DnB while showcasing both legendary pioneers and emerging talent.
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"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.
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Girls of the Internet seem to be speeding through the music scene with their blurring of dance, electronic and soul into a hazy setlist I experienced live last Friday at St Stephen's Church.