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So Solid Crew stars to perform at Ipswich nightspot this Saturday
Harvey and Romeo from So Solid Crew will headline a six-hour show at The Bloom Lounge this weekend. Here's everything you need to know.
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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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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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Performer applications open for 35th Ipswich Music Day festival
Local musicians and performers can now apply to be part of the 35th Ipswich Music Day – the UK's biggest free one-day music festival, held every year at Christchurch Park.
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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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Four gigs in Ipswich you can't miss this week
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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Popular Ipswich music venue to reopen under new management
The Music Room, a 400-capacity venue on Wykes Bishops Street, is set to reopen this Saturday under new ownership after closing in November.
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This week's gigs: Scott Matthews, Pixelh8, Undercover Pangolin, Bon Jovi Experience and Ecto Peach
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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An historic performance from Ed Sheeran at The Baths and a look at this week's upcoming gigs
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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Ed Sheeran makes surprise appearance at Ipswich school event
Global superstar Ed Sheeran surprised more than 200 Ipswich students with an impromptu performance at The Baths on Tuesday, joining local artists at a music industry careers showcase.
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Naima Bock, The Hanging Stars, The Grey, Joe & The Sh*tboys performing in Ipswich this week
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.