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Joe Bailey

Joe is the CEO of Brighten The Corners, which runs a live music programme across three dedicated venues, and an annual multi-venue festival in Ipswich, Suffolk.

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Ipswich MP warns of crisis in grassroots music venues

Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has raised concerns about the future of local music venues during a Westminster debate, revealing that two grassroots venues are closing every week across the country.

By Oliver Rouane-Williams

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