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Ellisons backs Ipswich's thriving music scene with new partnership
The local law firm has joined forces with Brighten The Corners to bolster Ipswich's growing reputation as a national leader in grassroots music.
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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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'Pure joy to my ears': The Tubs finally arrive at The Smokehouse
After years of trying to book them, The Smokehouse welcomed The Tubs to a sold-out crowd, delivering what Brighten the Corners CEO Joe Bailey described as "tight, indie jangle-pop" that lived up to every expectation.
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UK live techno pioneers Eat Static set for Ipswich performance tonight
Looking for something to do this evening? One of the UK's first live techno outfits, with over 120,000 followers on Facebook, is headlining at The Baths tonight—giant light-up brain 'n' all.
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AJ Tracey to perform at The Baths in Ipswich this May
The UK rapper brings his 'Not Even A Tour' to Ipswich on Monday, 19 May, with tickets going on sale next Friday and expected to sell out fast.
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Ed Sheeran leads £250m music education funding push
Over 500 artists and industry leaders, including Harry Styles, Elton John and Stormzy, have backed Ed Sheeran's open letter to the government calling for urgent music education support.
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Businesses invited to share insights in regional tourism survey
Larking Gowen has launched its Tourism Business Survey 2025 for businesses to contribute opinions and gain insights into the tourism industry.
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Bob Vylan announced as second headliner for Brighten The Corners Festival
Grime-punk duo Bob Vylan will join Dry Cleaning as headliners at Ipswich's Brighten The Corners Festival this June, with 17 additional acts announced in the second wave lineup.
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SHUCK brings indie rock vibes to The Smokehouse this weekend
The Smokehouse is set to welcome SHUCK, a pop rock event celebrating both new music and classic indie covers on Saturday, 1 March.
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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.
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Ipswich Central partners with Brighten The Corners to expand music festivals
Two music festivals will take place in Ipswich in 2025 through a new partnership between Ipswich Central and Brighten The Corners.
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Post-punk band Dry Cleaning to headline Brighten The Corners Festival 2025
Mercury-nominated corto.alto and NME-tipped JD Cliffe among first wave of acts announced for Brighten The Corners Festival 2025 in Ipswich, which will be headlined by post-punk powerhouse Dry Cleaning.
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Five incredible gigs lined up for Independent Venue Week in Ipswich
Brighten The Corners has announced a diverse lineup of performances across its venues for Independent Venue Week, running from 28 January to 1 February.