Join Frestonia Records for a night showcasing the finest indie talent in East Anglia!
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Time: 7:30pm - 11pm
Venue: The Smokehouse, Ipswich
Tickets: £6
Age Restrictions: 14+ (14- 15s must be accompanied by an adult)Accessibility: There is step-free access into the venue and the bar / accessible toilet / venue are all on one floor. For further information, please email info@brightenthecorners.co.uk so we can make your visit as comfortable as possible.
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Lost Robins British folk-punk band formed in 2025 by young musicians from Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire, and the Fenlands. They are best known for blending traditional Celtic instrumentation with high-energy rock to deliver witty, politically charged storytelling for the millennial generation.
The Frestonians This Ipswich duo (Peter and Wendy) blend punk energy with indie rock and new wave. Following award nominations from NMG and Radio Wigwam, the band has enjoyed a massive 2025 with heavy radio rotation for their string of successful new singles.
Chris Asker The Askernbury festival organiser and Ipswich’s own "anti-punk hero". He brings his signature acoustic singer-songwriter set.
Jennifer Ness UK singer-songwriter and pianist crafting emotionally rich, piano-led songs that explore love, loss, family, and the passing of time with striking honesty.

