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26 more acts added to Ipswich's free music festival
Brighten The Corners has revealed a second wave of artists for the BTC All Dayer, bringing the full line-up to 41 acts ahead of the free, one-day festival on Saturday, 25 April.
Marcus Neal
Marcus Neal is a key figure in Ipswich’s independent music scene. As Director and Head of Programming at Brighten The Corners, he curates the festival’s diverse line-ups and oversees year-round programming across venues like The Smokehouse, The Baths, and St Stephen’s.
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Seven venues, 40 artists: Free music day coming to Ipswich
Ipswich town centre will come alive with live music this spring as Brighten The Corners and Ipswich Central will host a new free, all-day festival across seven venues on Saturday, 25 April 2026.
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Brighten The Corners Festival to take break after its most successful year yet
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.