
Brighten The Corners is a youth-focussed not for profit organisation based in Ipswich that uses live music and industry skills training to empower and improve lives in our region.
We operate three venues and an annual festival, alongside education and training programmes.
We curate our own events as well as hiring our spaces out to local and national promoters and artists.
Our skills and education programme has an emphasis on bringing people together through music and live events.
Upcoming Gigs in Ipswich
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
Alternative Ipswich proudly presents Purple Ecstasy: A Tribute to Prince clubnight — a one-off celebration of the iconic artist who redefined pop, funk, and soul.
Think car boot but inside a church. Browse through knick knacks and bric-a-brac and pick up a bargain!
Join us at the Smokehouse for an evening of rock, for fans of QOTSA, Keo and Foo Fighters.
New CD/7 Inch Vinyl Release Launch Gig for the Revolution ep from the Ipswich band Jack The Lad.
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
Brighten The Corners Presents radical East London duo Stick In The Wheel, known for their intense live shows exploring the raw holler of folk, electronica, spoken word and intricate rustic dobro guitar.
Hello Kitty Fun Land recently stormed their way to victory at Bury Sound and now they’re headed for the Smokehouse. Yes!
A celebration of the coming of Autumn and our folkloric traditions
A collection of local artists getting together for an evening of music.
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
* SOLD OUT *
Join Vigilantes on 3rd October, with support from Running Club.
PUNKERAMA RECORDS and Viva Promotions Present...Alternative Music all night.
Come and join us for an evening of ritual, release and renewal where you can be the first to hear Break/Bleed/Bloom in all its live glory.
Join Dial Lane Books royalty Frances Quinn & Matson Taylor as they take to the stage for a friendly, informative, hilarious and random conversation about life, love and literature with Mr Dial Lane Books himself Andrew Marsh.
Join us for a journey through the books of acclaimed travel writer Ben Aitken.
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
Brighten The Corners Presents experimental folk four-piece Modern Nature at The Smokehouse on Thursday 9th October 2025.
Brighten The Corners Presents american primitive guitarist Sir Richard Bishop, best known for his 26 year involvement with the band Sun City Girls, at The Smokehouse on Friday 10th October.
The Camden Grunge's scene top-selling band, NeverUnder, is taking a stop in Ipswich, at the Smokehouse, as part of their UK 2025 Tour! Join the Camden Grunge Scene UK Invasion Tour for an epic night of grunge music.
Regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters as the best Oasis tribute band there is, Definitely Oasis return to Ipswich after 2 sold out shows!
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
Brighten The Corners Presents Welsh indie pop band The Bug Club at The Church on Thursday 16th October 2025.
Back after a sell out event last year ( and queues outside ) , join DJ Pipedream and Mac for an evening of disco dance and boogie - all on 7” vinyl and mixed on two turntables and a mixer.
An evening of spoken word, music, and film.
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
