Thirty-plus acts set to take over Christchurch Park at Ipswich Music Day

Why it matters: Ipswich Music Day is billed as the largest free, one-day music festival in the UK. Organised by Ipswich Borough Council, the family-friendly event is free to attend and offers local and regional artists the chance to perform live in front of thousands of people.

The details: This year's event will feature six stages spread across Christchurch Park, covering a wide range of musical genres — from rock, indie and rap to jazz, acoustic and soul.

• The BBC Radio Suffolk Bowl Stage, hosted by Wayne Bavin near the Henley Road entrance, will feature BBC Introducing artists.
• The Crossroads Costa Stage, close to the Westerfield entrance, will run from 12:00 to 19:30.
• The Rise Suffolk Sound Stage, next to the playground, is dedicated to rock and indie music.
• The Pond Stage, in the heart of the park, will present indie, rap, R&B and DJs, and will host the winner of Suffolk One's Battle of the Bands competition.
• The Mansion Grapevine Stage, next to the marketplace, will feature acoustic and jazz artists and soul groups.

What they're saying: Council Leader Councillor Neil MacDonald said: "Ipswich Music Day is a brilliant celebration of music, culture and local talent. We received so many outstanding entries to perform at this year's event, and we'd like to thank everybody who applied.

"This year's event promises to be more diverse than ever, so we're looking forward to showcasing some really exciting and talented artists and bands. Once again, audiences can prepare for a great day out as Christchurch Park comes alive with the sound of music, fun, and entertainment."

The full line-up: More than 30 acts were selected from over 200 applications to perform at this year's event:

BBC Radio Suffolk Bowl Stage (finishes 20:00)

• 12:00 – BBC Introducing Act
• 12:20 – Lucy Roper
• 13:00 – Lost Moves
• 13:50 – Ad Sheeran
• 14:30 – BBC Introducing Act
• 15:15 – Comfortably Floyd
• 16:15 – Epix With Louise
• 17:15 – Downsetters
• 18:10 – BBC Introducing Act
• 19:00 – Hurricane Alley

Crossroads Costa Stage (finishes 19:30)

• 12:00 – Modern Haze
• 12:45 – George Bone
• 13:30 – Lara Price
• 14:15 – The Portland
• 15:00 – Hedra
• 15:45 – Crowned Hyenas
• 16:30 – Basharan
• 17:15 – Ghost Week
• 18:00 – Like Optimists
• 18:45 – Afterlife Rock Covers Band UK

Rise Suffolk Sound Stage (finishes 19:30)

• 12:00 – Ryan Harvey
• 12:30 – Andy Griffin
• 13:00 – Tempus Frayed
• 13:45 – Harriet Cree
• 14:15 – Lightbody
• 15:00 – Ross Stewart
• 15:45 – Rude & Reckless
• 16:30 – Pulse
• 17:15 – Vix & The Bleeding Hearts
• 18:00 – GETNOTGOT
• 18:45 – Soul Riot

Mansion Grapevine Stage (finishes 19:00)

• 11:45 – Brawlers
• 12:15 – Moirasomeone
• 12:45 – Jennifer Ness
• 13:15 – The Woolverstones
• 13:45 – Wilswood Buoys
• 14:30 – Lincoln Skins
• 15:15 – The Ragged Hearts
• 16:00 – Under the Bridge
• 16:45 – Shenanigan's GOAT
• 17:30 – Lee Matthew Platt
• 18:00 – The Mute Swans
• 18:30 – Kyson Point

Pond Stage (finishes 19:15)

• 12:00 – Aviation
• 12:30 – S4MUEL
• 13:00 – Eliza Delf & The Wilderness
• 13:45 – KinoZolte
• 14:15 – Kinlis
• 14:45 – The Jamshedders
• 15:30 – Kayleigh Walker
• 16:15 – Sam Milne & The Tyrants
• 16:45 – Running Club
• 17:15 – Kelci
• 17:45 – Jetskii Dave
• 18:15 – 333
• 18:45 – Krønix

Getting there: Blue badge parking will be available on-site via the Park Road entrance at the top of Christchurch Park. All other visitors travelling by car are advised to use Ipswich Borough Council car parks around town.

The bottom line: Ipswich Music Day returns on Sunday, 5 July, with free entry, six stages and more than 30 acts drawn from across Ipswich, Suffolk and the East Anglian region — a free day out for music fans of all tastes.

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