Speakeasy
Speakeasy are a Suffolk and Essex based alternative rock band formed in late 2024 Inspired by britpop icons and british punk sounds.
GETNOTGOT/ DJ Brandon Lane
Rapidly establishing themselves as one of the must-see live bands in the UK. GETNOTGOT create musical landscapes that are fused in the Blue Note heritage with contemporary acid-jazz nuances and a funk-fuelled musical energy.
BalaClava/ With Teeth/ Spineless
Offbeat Ipswich brings an electric showcase of alternative tallent from the east Anglian scene, with acts from BalaClava, With Teeth, and Spineless.
Aethoria/ Voytek
AETHORIA are a five piece hard rock band from Suffolk. Voytek are a group of four friends united on a mission to create and spread their unique blend of groovy, progressive and heavy music.
BTCP: Hannah Frances
Hannah Frances is a vocalist, guitarist, composer, dancer and poet. Her work is centered at the intersection of grief and nature, exploring the pathways of healing through cathartic process and land connection.
BTCP: China Bears
Brighten The Corners Presents indie four-piece China Bears at The Smokehouse.
BTCP: Modern Nature
Brighten The Corners Presents experimental folk four-piece Modern Nature at The Smokehouse on Thursday 9th October 2025.
Samantics
Celebrate 10 years of Semantics with us! Those ten years have taken him to some of the biggest festivals in the UK, sharing stages and posters with bands and artists he'd grown up listening to and getting support and love from Radio 6's Steve Lamacq.
Transient Radio/ Bambaata Presents: Room 2 *SOLD OUT*
Room 2 is an intimate and immersive journey into the deeper side of nighttime sounds and vibrations.
The Grey/ LEBRIQUE / Berenice
‘The Grey’ return to the Smokehouse, celebrating the release of their new album KODOK, out now Majestic Mountain Records.
Joined by local legends LEBRIQUE & APF Records finest; BERENICE.
The Social Club/ Eve’s Delight/ Running Club
The Social Club will be rocking your world as part of their UK tour to support the album launch. Support comes from the rather splendid Eve's Delight.
Fuze / Helix / The Fifth Flaw / Polaroid
Fuze headline The Smokehouse on Saturday 17th May with support from Helix, The Fifth Flaw, Polaroid.
Suffolk Noise Alliance 2025
Every year, the Suffolk Noise Alliance Weekender celebrates The creativity and sheer volume of electronic artists pushing the experimental envelope in this brilliant part of the world.
BTCP: Jeffrey Alexander + The Heavy Lidders / C Joynes
Brighten The Corners Presents psychedelic group Jeffrey Alexander + The Heavy Lidders at The Smokehouse on Thursday 15th May.
Groovy Arts Club Night for Charity (War Child & Anglia Care Trust) featuring The Groovy Arts Club Band / Lauryn & Pat / Mel & Marcel / Rob Prince
Groovy Arts Club Night for Charity (War Child & Anglia Care Trust) featuring The Groovy Arts Club Band / Lauryn & Pat / Mel & Marcel / Rob Prince
Helix / Love for Money / Happy September! - Amplify Charity Event
A charity concert with headliners ‘Helix’, who have previously played at The Smokehouse. As well as support acts ‘Love for Money’ and ‘Happy Septemeber!’—a night for music with all profits going to charity.
The Rattlebacks
The Rattlebacks Sidewinder Tour 2025. Support comes from The Frestonians and With Teeth.
Suns of Icarus/ Hope Ahead/ Helix
Suns of Icarus are back at The Smokehouse, with support from Helix and Hope Ahead
The Past Life/ Royal Rat Authority/ A Love For Money/ Zievi
This event will be a charity concert. The night will contain an eclectic range of genres, and will have something for everybody!
BTCP: Esme Emerson / Jo From School *SOLD OUT*
Brighten The Corners Presents indie pop sibling duo Esme Emerson at The Smokehouse on Friday 25th April 2025.
Lost Movies/ Behind The Nut/ Jess Davey
Get your tickets for a night of live indie and alternative rock music from leading local acts.
Beau Bowen / Gabrielle Ornate
Beau Bowen headline The Smokehouse alongside Gabrielle Ornate for their ‘Out Of This World Rock Show’.
BTCP: The Tubs / Eve’s Delight *SOLD OUT*
Brighten The Corners Presents jangly indie-pop band The Tubs at The Smokehouse on Friday 28th March 2025.
Cardboard / Lola / Gingham
Cardboard, a four-piece band from London that have arrived to kindle a youthful spirit of defiance, determination and lightning-bolt chemistry reminiscent of the 00's indie scene.
Bliss / Disjunction / Noiseless
3 amazing teenage bands have teamed up to bring their music to Ipswich!
Dead Air / Rare Breed / Sunday Best
Dead Air headline The Smokehouse on 8th March 2025.
Uridium / Chemiqueen / Osmium Guillotine
Uridium plays hard and fast old school metal. They're always willing to serve with blood sweat and tears.
Running Club *SOLD OUT*
A night of live indie and alternative music from local artists.
Hope Ahead / The Luke Fisher Band / Echo Falls
Join us for Luke Fisher's birthday bash! 3 amazing bands, a night of great fun awaits.
The Last Arizona / June Henry / Cheap Dirty Horse / sophiethegreat
For February’s Queer Noise, we’ve The Last Arizona and June Henry. Two great tastes that go amazingly together all the way from across The Pond, alongside excitable folk punks Cheap Dirty Horse.
IVW: The Rabbitts / Maple Ward *SOLD OUT*
Genre-blending folk band The Rabbitts bring their ethereal and understated sound to The Smokehouse.