We are a youth & volunteer focused live music not for profit based in Ipswich, Suffolk, offering routes into the music industry on and off the stage.
What’s On
Restless Natives – A tribute to Big Country Exclusive! For the very first time outside Scotland this will be an epic night celebrating the fantastic music of Big Country.
Dilla Time is a tribute to J Dilla as well as a hip-hop, soul, and funk night. With local DJs Big P, JAL, and EDS bringing you some tasteful, old-skool cuts.
Brighten The Corners presents South London group fusing reggae, dub, soul, and hip hop, The Hempolics at The Church on Saturday 9th May.
Lowlight Communion is an intimate live showcase presenting a new wave of original music emerging from Suffolk New College. Expect an eclectic evening moving through funk, psychedelic post-punk, melodic house and experimental sounds from a collective of developing artists and DJs.
Formed in Nashville’s DIY scene, Styrofoam Winos is the voltron of songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and longtime friends.
Infiltrate presents a night of Jungle / dnb at The Smokehouse
Join us for a pub / music quiz in The Church!
It's that magical time again. The Suffolk Noise Alliance Weekender is back: two nights, two towns, too good to miss. Friday in Ipswich!
Frestonia Records presents another night of indie music from local acts: Luke Fisher and the Ghost Tides, The Frestonians, Ross Stewart
Antigen Records celebrates its silver anniversary with a band that has worked with the label since its inception - the one-and-only EMF of Ipswich.
Pioneers of UK indie rock The Wedding Present headline The Baths
Soul Jazz Records’ psyched-out Krautrock to free-jazz trio Brown Spirits from Melbourne play The Smokehouse.
Brighten The Corners Presents experimental multi-instrumentalist ICHI for a half-term all-ages afternoon matinee show, followed by an instrument making workshop for children, at The Church on Wednesday 27th May.
FACTORY FLOOR. POST PUNK / NEW WAVE / LEFTFIELD GROOVE DJS
Stumbling and mumbling from the wastelands of Rugby Town lurch the ten legged noise merchants GRUNK. With lashings of misery, more than a hint of nihilism, GRUNK serve up a feast fit for nobody
Iwrong Maiden deliver the power, precision and showmanship every Iron Maiden fan expects.
Off-Beat Promotions presents a Gothic Rock/Post-Punk Double-Header with two of the UK's top contemporary acts, Grooving in Green & Senex IV.
Join us for a pub / music quiz in The Church!
Debrief Adventure Festival - where adventure gets unpacked. Through talks, conversation, and exhibition, Debrief brings together our local outdoor and adventure community.
Local legends Killerkorp return for a hometown headline show. Joined by special guests Olympus and God Without.
Join Foundation Drum & Bass for their first event at The Smokehouse.
Nonsuchdjs and John Skelt present a day of Northern Soul, Tamla Motown and Crossover at The Church on Sunday 28th June.
A10 Promotions presents a night of rising alternative talent you won’t want to miss.
The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.
Unfolding as a single, carefully shaped musical journey, The Sound of Light Experience brings together live voice, drone, rhythm, and original song in an immersive arc that moves from ancient Sanskrit invocation through to contemporary composition.
Brighten The Corners Presents Transmission - The Sound Of Joy Division at The Church on Saturday 18th July.
Join us for a pub / music quiz in The Church!
Cafe and Bar at The Church
Vinyl nights, happy hour, quizzes, Hex record shop, discover your new favourite independent coffee shop and bar in Ipswich

