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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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