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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.
Ipswich Regent and Corn Exchange announce star-studded spring entertainment lineup
The Ipswich Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange have unveiled their spring season programme, featuring top comedians Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee alongside Strictly Come Dancing stars and music tributes.
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.
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.
Sizewell C boosts historic ship project with £20,000 sponsorship
Nuclear power station Sizewell C has become the latest corporate sponsor of the Sutton Hoo ship reconstruction, donating £20,000 to help bring the ancient vessel back to life.
Three-day party planned for Mannings pub grand reopening
A weekend of celebrations, including live music and karaoke, will mark the reopening of a popular Ipswich town centre pub. Mannings is throwing open its doors this Friday after an extensive makeover.
£285,000 makeover underway at The Mermaid in Ipswich
The Mermaid on Yarmouth Road has temporarily closed its doors for a major £285,000 refurbishment. The pub will reopen on 14 February.
Local theatre group brings inspiring true story of Calendar Girls to Henley
Henley Players are bringing the heartwarming tale of courage and friendship to life this May, while raising funds for Cancer Support Suffolk.
How volunteers are rebuilding Suffolk's Anglo-Saxon treasure using 7th century techniques
A team of 160 volunteers in Woodbridge are painstakingly reconstructing the Sutton Hoo burial ship using authentic Anglo-Saxon methods, aiming to launch the 88-foot vessel by 2026.
Cinderella set to christen newly renovated Regent Theatre in 2025
Fresh from a record-breaking run of Jack and the Beanstalk, Ipswich Regent Theatre has announced Cinderella as its 2025 Christmas pantomime, which will be the first major show following the venue's £10+ million transformation.
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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