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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.
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.
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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.
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Local talent to headline youth-managed gig at The Baths
Tune Up's latest cohort of young event managers will bring four rising stars to The Baths stage for Independent Venue Week.
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Join fellow Traitors fans for dramatic finale screening in Ipswich
As The Traitors' most successful series yet draws to a close, St Stephen's Church will host a free community screening of the finale that's expected to draw millions of viewers nationwide.
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Culture secretary hails Ipswich as model for UK grassroots music scene
The Culture Secretary has praised Ipswich's music ecosystem as a potential blueprint for towns across the UK. Lisa Nandy told MPs the success of homegrown talent like Ed Sheeran shows how local venues can nurture future stars.
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St Stephen's Church opens doors to football fans and shoppers this Saturday
St Stephen's Church in Ipswich will transform into a pre-match venue and shopping retreat this Saturday, offering both football fans and Christmas shoppers a place to relax and grab a drink.
Long Reads
Your last chance to attend a Brighten the Corners gig in Ipswich this year
Brighten the Corners' Sadie Rycraft reviews last week's best live music performances in Ipswich and gives you the low-down on this week's must-see gigs.
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Christmas markets draw big crowds to Ipswich town centre
Ipswich town centre was bustling this weekend as two Christmas events attracted shoppers and families to enjoy festive entertainment and support local makers and retailers.
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St Stephen's Church plays host to record fair and makers market this weekend
Vinyl enthusiasts and Christmas shoppers can enjoy a packed weekend at St Stephen's Church, as Brighten the Corners brings both a makers market and record fair to the venue.