Baker's Dozen Radio Show Presents: Loome / I.Am.Afiya / Oscar November
As part of Smokehouse 10, Baker's Dozen Radio Show presents a handpicked selection of local artists featured on his show, a long-running spotlight on emerging talent on Ipswich Community Radio.
BTCP & Tune Up: Doll Face / Milvain / Yarrow
As part of Smokehouse 10 BTC and Tune Up present Doll Face, Milvain, and Yarrow. Expect midwest emo/alternative, rock, and alt-folk.
Return of the Boom Bap: Dylan Jay / Jimmy Green / JAL
As part of Smokehouse 10 Dylan Jay presents Return of the Boom Bap, essentially a flashback to the golden era of hip hop.
AFTERDRIVE / Chance For Good / AYO
AFTERDRIVE return to Ipswich for a special hometown gig at Baths. The four-piece are making huge waves in the music industry and always put on a not to be missed live show.
BTCP: Robyn Hitchcock / Emma Swift
With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist –surrealist rock ’n’ roller, iconic troubadour, guitarist, poet, painter, performer.
Offbeat Promotions: mountain peaks / Midweek / Buggery Act
As part of Smokehouse 10 Offbeat Promotions presents a night of emo/post-hardcore headlined by Mountain Peaks in aid of Suffolk Refugee Support.
Out On The Floor
Nonsuchdjs and John Skelt host Out On The Floor, for fans of Northern Soul, Tamla Motown and Crossover.
Vinyl Communion: DJ Gareth
Vinyl DJ set with DJ Gareth! (It’s his Birthday). Happy Hour 6-7pm.
ALL SHALL BE WELL 2
Brainwaves Are Better Than Perms is delighted to present ALL SHALL BE WELL 2, Music Spoken Word Film.
Vigilantes / The Bungees
Vigilantes craft a thoughtful, melodic style of indie rock that's as anthemic as it is atmospheric with thoughtful lyricism and explosive choruses.
Chest / The Portland / Sam Milne and The Tyrants
Emerging in 2024, Chest quickly demanded attention from industry figures and indie fans alike. Catch them live this October
Ipswich Book Festival - Shaun Bythell
Hear about Shaun's brilliant forthcoming title - 'The Return of the Bookseller Diarist.'
Ipswich Book Festival - Richard Balls
Writer and rock biographer Richard Balls talks about his music books.
BTCP: The Hanging Stars / The Junipers
Brighten The Corners Presents London cosmic country, psychedelic folk rock band The Hanging Stars supported by cosmic pop outfit The Junipers.
BTCP: Cavolo Nero
Brighten The Corners Presents psychedelic groove band Cavolo Nero from The Netherlands on Thursday 8th October at The Church.
Emily Mercer / Milvain / DJ Hana Sola
Emily Mercer is a Manchester-based indie artist originally from the Suffolk coast, playing her debut headline ‘hometown’ show as part of her UK tour this Autumn.
AWAP / passive incomes / Mincer
Join us for the release of the new AWAP ep "Clown carousel." Expect big energy all evening.
Ewan Haseman / Harry Round / Ella Skirrow
Three local musicians present you with a night of soul quenching acoustic music you won’t want to miss.
Room 2
Transient Radio & Subject presents ROOM 2; an intimate and immersive journey into the deeper side of nighttime sounds and vibration.
BTCP: Tom McRae
Brighten The Corners Presents singer-songwriter Tom McRae at The Church on Friday 16th October.
BTCP: JIM
Jim is the latest alias of songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and renowned DJ Jim Baron. Famed as co-founder and musical director of festival-stunning favourites Crazy P, his latest Jim project is a musical journey unlike anything he has done before.
BTCP: Willy Mason
Brighten The Corners Presents folk rock singer-songwriter Willy Mason on Sunday 18th October for an Early Doors show at The Church.
BTCP: Kelley Stoltz / Scott Lavene
Brighten The Corners Presents American songwriter Kelley Stoltz, onetime Echo & the Bunnymen rhythm guitarist and Robyn Hitchcock’s current West Coast drummer, with support from Scott Lavene.
Vinyl Communion: Jean-Michel / Dj Noir
Vinyl DJ set with DJ Jean-Michel, with special guest DJ Noir. Happy Hour 6-7pm.
Ivan Moon
Ivan Moon takes to the stage to promote his new single ‘Hold Tight’ a soundtrack to the spooky season. Ivan Moon introduces his live band on his debut show at The Smokehouse in Ipswich.
Back to the Point / Shed / What On Earth
Back to the Point return to The Smokehouse fresh off releasing their debut album 'Life In Arcade Lights'.
BTCP: Lagos Thugs
Led by vocalist and saxophonist Adetunji Adeyemi, Lagos Thugs bring elements of jazz, dub and traditional drumming from Cuba and West Africa.
BTCP: Hollow Hand with Mega Bog (solo)
Max Kinghorn-Mills is the Brighton-based artist behind the psych-pop project Hollow Hand, previously having supported MJ Lenderman on his European tour.
Clare Free
A high-octane evening of blues-rock is promised as the multi-award nominated Clare Free Band rocks the Smokehouse six years after their last Ipswich gig.
Infiltrate: Drum & Bass Halloween Special
DnB Halloween Special with DJs Magic Motion, Remixx, Jonezee, Dolski, and Jockey.
BTCP: Tracey Nelson
Brighten The Corners Presents Tracey Nelson at The Church on Thursday 5th November.
Keeper Of Calves
After a string of shows across Europe, Keeper of Calves hits the road with debut UK tour “Away From The Flatlands”.
Invaders Must Die
A club night dedicated to The Prodigy and the explosive sound of the era that inspired them.
Run in the Shadow
Living in the shadow of the real thing, Run in the Shadow is a premier Fleetwood Mac tribute show renowned for their completely live and authentically crafted performances.
BTCP: lovetempo
Brighten The Corners Presents lovetempo, the soul-drenched, "lonely-hearts disco" project of Brooklyn-based artist Mattie Safer (formerly of The Rapture) on Saturday 7th November at The Smokehouse.
BTCP: Junior Brother / Jim Ghedi
Brighten The Corners Presents Irish idiosyncratic alt-folk singer-songwriter Junior Brother at The Smokehouse on Friday 13th November.
WREKT: Jumpin Jack Frost & MC Moose
WREKT welcomes Jungle royalty Jumpin Jack Frost to The Baths Ipswich!
Uridium / Tempest Saint / Obsesa
An evening of proper heavy metal full of riffs, melodic vocals, shredding guitars and fast paced drums.
Dirty/DC
Dirty DC is a high-voltage AC/DC tribute band delivering raw power, loud riffs, and no-nonsense rock ’n’ roll.
Rate of Decay / Bloodkrieg / Skinchanger
A evening for the headbangers and moshers of Ipswich and Suffolk filled with death thrash metal as well as progressive metal a line-up full of energy and excitement.
Big Country & Evan Peter's The Alarm
Evan Peters presents THE ALARM – Special Guests with BIG COUNTRY – The Seer 40th Anniversary Tour.
DREGS… / Sorrdes / Negijo
DREGS are an electronic music duo from Suffolk, UK, bringing together house, garage, breaks and leftfield electronic sounds with a live, improvisational approach.
BTCP: Ozric Tentacles
Brighten The Corners Presents Ozric Tentacles, regarded as one of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene.
BTCP: The Unthanks *SOLD OUT*
Brighten The Corners Presents highly acclaimed and Mercury-nominated folk group The Unthanks at The Church on Thursday 10th December.
The Jam UK
The Jam UK are the ultimate tribute to one of Britain’s most iconic bands, faithfully recreating the energy, sound and style of The Jam at their explosive best.
Catfishing The Bottlemen / Sam Pretender
Taking the best tracks from The Balcony, The Ride and the Balance, get ready for a massive night of indie anthems with Catfishing The Bottlemen.
The Skabratts
The Skabratts are a high-energy seven-piece band from London bringing the unmistakable sound of 1960s Jamaica to stages across the UK. Blending authentic ska, rocksteady and boss reggae, they deliver the timeless music of Studio One, Treasure Isle and Trojan Records with passion, style and respect for the genre's roots.
DarkSeed / Eve's Delight / Sophie The Great
A ten-year follow-up to 2017's Rock for Toni, raising funds for St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich.
Giv It A Spin
A beginner friendly event for you to dip your toes into the idea of mixing in front of others whilst in a safe space!
BTCP: JayaHadADream / Kelci / Gen We
Jamaican-Irish rapper JayaHadADream is one of the UK’s most exciting new voices, blending raw, introspective lyricism with grime and hip hop influences.
Sam Milne & The Tyrants / The Bungees / The Poms
Sam Milne & The Tyrants head back to the Smokehouse this August for an energetic, passionate indie night.
Lava Pigeon / The Frestonians / Monkey Foot Down / Cryptid Hive
Join us for a night of the finest indie music talent in East Anglia brought to you by Frestonia Records.
BASS IMPORTERZ
Bass Importerz return to the Smokehouse for a summer show after their Valentines Day party earlier this year. Expect good vibes alongside high energy DnB and Jungle music.
Matchdays
We're back with a bang on Ipswich's first day of the season, celebrating with a day of DJs for your pre and post match pints!
Discoteca
Discoteca is Andy Westbrook and Disco DJ Mac — two lifelong friends who met in Ipswich in the 80s and have spent the decades since immersed in the music they love.
Vinyl Communion: Caitlin + Honey X Blankets For Ipswich
Vinyl DJ sets with Caitlin and Honey
BTCP: Jeffrey Silverstein / Bobby Lee / Lone Mesa
Brighten The Corners Presents a co-headline show with loner-folk, cosmic country artist Jeffrey Silverstein from Portland, Oregon, and Sheffield-based americana, psych, ambient artist Bobby Lee.
Dispute / Berenice / 2ND LOCATION / Baby Bullets
Get ready for an evening of noise that will not only knock you off your feet, but wake the neighbours up at the same time.
BACK 2 BACK
BACK 2 BACK bangers from ur fave festival headliners and current indie artists to noughties nostalgia and guilty pleasure throwbacks.
Gasoline Green / Jaded Teeth
Colchester's Gasoline Green blend experimental indie rock, folk and alternative sounds into something entirely their own, with support from Jaded Teeth.
BTCP: Prolapse / Earth Mother Fucker
Brighten The Corners Presents post-punk band Prolapse on Thursday 6th August at The Church.
Khoshekh / In Situ / Raptures / RAD
Khoshekh are a four-piece rock band from Ipswich, infusing influences from grunge, stoner and metal.
Equilibrium: Underground House & Techno
Equilibrium brings together a carefully curated journey through underground house, progressive and techno inside one of Ipswich’s most unique spaces, The Baths.
Cryptid Hive / zievi / Gwildcore
Local indie rockers Cryptid Hive return to the Smokehouse to launch their new E.P. "Crash".
Andrew Cushin / Grace Calver / Josh Webb
Championed by Noel Gallagher, Pete Doherty, Sam Fender and Louis Tomlinson, Liift Presents Andrew Cushin - Acoustic & Intimate Tour.

