Khoshekh / In Situ / Raptures / RAD
Khoshekh are a four-piece rock band from Ipswich, infusing influences from grunge, stoner and metal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Cryptid Hive / zievi / Gwildcore
Local indie rockers Cryptid Hive return to the Smokehouse to launch their new E.P. "Crash".
*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....
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
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.
Infiltrate: Drum & Bass
DnB / Jungle night with DJs Magic Motion, Remixx, Jonezee, Dolski, Virus One.
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.
MOSKITO / FLEAS
Causing pandemonium during their relatively short time as a band, MOSKITO have received features and radio plays from industry heavy weights such as BBC Radio 1, NME, Rolling Stone, Kerrang! Magazine, Rock Sound, Planet Rock, BBC Music, Introducing and such like.
Grace Calver / Ryan Redwood
Grace Calver brings her sassy tongue in cheek lyrics and performance to the Smokehouse to celebrate the release of her upcoming single ‘New Shirt’.
Grooving in Green / Senex IV
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.
Hope Ahead
Hope ahead are back at the smokehouse for the 1st time this year and we've brought good job kid and Robin dicker to the party.
Grunk / Baby Bullets
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
BTCP: Brown Spirits / Narcolepsy
Soul Jazz Records’ psyched-out Krautrock to free-jazz trio Brown Spirits from Melbourne play The Smokehouse.
Luke Fisher & The Ghost Tides / The Frestonians / Ross Stewart
Frestonia Records presents another night of indie music from local acts: Luke Fisher and the Ghost Tides, The Frestonians, Ross Stewart
Suffolk Noise Alliance Weekender
It's that magical time again. The Suffolk Noise Alliance Weekender is back: two nights, two towns, too good to miss. Friday in Ipswich!
Infiltrate: Virus 1 / Magic Motion / Dolski / Jonezee
Infiltrate presents a night of Jungle / dnb at The Smokehouse
BTCP: Styrofoam Winos / Ben Auld
Formed in Nashville’s DIY scene, Styrofoam Winos is the voltron of songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and longtime friends.
Lowlight Communion
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.
Dilla Time: A Tribute to J Dilla
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.
Swerve Johnson / Cryptid Hive / Gwildcore
Swerve Johnson blends punchy rhythms with sharp, introspective lyrics with Cryptid Hive and Gwildcore at The Smokehouse.
Emulate: Alchemy II
EMULATE PRODUCTIONS presents ALCHEMY II… join us as we step into a living cultural experiment built with youthful energy, community spirit and the pushing of creative boundaries.
GETNOTGOT / DJ Brandon Lane
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.
Rad Pitt / Pieces / Swines
Rad Pitt are BACK in Ipswich. After a stonking 10 year celebration at The Church last August, The Pitt are excited to serve a slice of riffs to the unsuspecting Suffolk folk.
The Pomegranates / Not A Chance / Sam Milne & The Tyrants *SOLD OUT*
The Pomegranates take to the stage for the release of the Debut EP 'Through the Garden Gate' ready to blow the roof off of The Smokehouse.
Girl Like That / Read The Room / Lara Price
Following the 1st show last year, 'Where Are My Girls?' 2 is JMT Live's 2nd celebration of women and LGBTQ+ artists in alternative music! Headlined this time by Truck Festival alumni Girl Like That!
War Bastard / Nerve peel / Voluntary Redundancy / DoneWithWaiting
War bastard is a 4-piece Brutal Death Metal band hailing from Colchester, Essex. A must for lovers of fast techy riffs and brutal hardcore inspired breakdowns
Bloody Pineapples / Draugrheim / Symbyote / Atarka
Atarka and Symbyote Co headline Easter weekender
BTCP: SLAG / LEMONSUCKR *SOLD OUT*
Guitar riff-laden Brighton band SLAG play The Smokehouse on Thursday 2nd April
BTCP: Fuzzy Lights / The Feathered Thorns
Brighten The Corners Presents Cambridge psych-folk quintet Fuzzy Lights at The Smokehouse on Saturday 28th March, with support from The Feathered Thorns.

