Khoshekh / In Situ / Raptures / RAD
Khoshekh are a four-piece rock band from Ipswich, infusing influences from grunge, stoner and metal.
BTCP: Prolapse / Earth Mother Fucker
Brighten The Corners Presents post-punk band Prolapse on Thursday 6th August at The Church.
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.
BACK 2 BACK
BACK 2 BACK bangers from ur fave festival headliners and current indie artists to noughties nostalgia and guilty pleasure throwbacks.
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.
BTCP: Jeffrey Silverstein / Bobby Lee with special guest 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.
Vinyl Communion: Caitlin + Honey X Blankets For Ipswich
Vinyl DJ sets with Caitlin and Honey
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
BTCP & Tune Up: Doll Face / Milvain / Yarrow
As part of Smokehouse 10 BTC and Tune Up present Doll Face, Milvain, and Yarrow. You can expect a mix of midwest emo/alternative, rock, and alt-folk, bringing a diverse range of sounds to the stage.
AFTERDRIVE
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.
Out On The Floor
Nonsuchdjs and John Skelt host Out On The Floor, for fans of Northern Soul, Tamla Motown and Crossover.
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
BTCP: The Hanging Stars
Brighten The Corners Presents London cosmic country, psychedelic folk rock band The Hanging Stars on Wednesday 7th October at The Church.
BTCP: Tom McRae
Brighten The Corners Presents singer-songwriter Tom McRae at The Church on Friday 16th October.
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.
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.
BTCP: Hollow Hand
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.
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.
Uridium / Tempest Saint / Obsesa
An evening of proper heavy metal full of riffs, melodic vocals, shredding guitars and fast paced drums.
Big Country & Evan Peter's The Alarm
Evan Peters presents THE ALARM – Special Guests with BIG COUNTRY – The Seer 40th Anniversary Tour.
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.
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.
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.
*CANCELLED* PICANTE: NIKI J / JOHNNY G / EIGHTY HD / DJ SPUD
Get ready to immerse yourself completely. PICANTE is built for dancing, connection and celebrating everything that makes Hardhouse special. Thunderous beats and pure energy awaits you....
BTCP: Transmission - The Sound Of Joy Division
Brighten The Corners Presents Transmission - The Sound Of Joy Division at The Church on Saturday 18th July.
Buggery Act / Hello Kitty Fun Land / Baby Bullets
Named for the 1533 statute that once criminalised their very existence, Buggery Act reclaims history through a sonic assault of high-tension noise rock
Radhika Vekaria: The Sound Of Light Experience
Grammy-nominated vocalist, composer and sensory artist Radhika Vekaria brings the Sound of Light Experience - live voice, drone, rhythm, and original song together into an immersive arc that moves from ancient Sanskrit invocation through to contemporary composition.
BTCP: The Devout
The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.
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!
Vinyl Communion: Waxtronik (Transient Radio)
Vinyl DJ set with Waxtronik (Transient Radio)
Passive Fix / Perspective Error / EXIT
A10 Promotions presents a night of rising alternative talent you won’t want to miss.
Mashy Media
Mashy Media is am Ipswich-based creative collective composed of young people from three youth-projects.
Vinyl Communion: HAM + bAD SHERPA
Vinyl DJ sets with HAM+ bAD SHERPA. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
Infiltrate: Drum & Bass
DnB / Jungle night with DJs Magic Motion, Remixx, Jonezee, Dolski, Virus One.
Church Boot
Think car boot but inside a church. Browse through knick knacks and bric-a-brac and pick up a bargain!
Foundation Drum & Bass
Join Foundation Drum & Bass for their first event at The Smokehouse.
Killerkorp / Olympus / God Without
Local legends Killerkorp return for a hometown headline show. Joined by special guests Olympus and God Without.
Vinyl Communion: DELETE!DELETE!DELETE!
Vinyl DJ sets with DJ DELETE!DELETE!DELETE!. Happy Hour 5-7pm!

