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FOMO Fest

Sat 5 Sep

The John Peel Centre is hosting the second stage at FOMO Fest for the second year running! A family-friendy music festival bringing BIG NAMES to Stowmarket. JPC Stage Lineup: Suffolk Unsigned Emerge On Tour Retrofile Chest Spangled Sam Redmore & The Tropical Soundclash Allstars The Kubricks Coach Party Click "Book Now" for the main stage lineup + tickets!

East Town Pirates

Sat 31 Oct

With Grim Tales and Fisti Kuffs From the Smugglers Dens of Suffolk Towns & Villages they came, and East Town Pirates started cutting their teeth in the bars & dives of Ye Olde Ipswich Towne. The Pirates have since been sharpening their hooks with raids on festivals & Taverns all across the UK for many years now. With 3 album releases under their Tricorn hats, they come armed to the teeth with ...

Sharp Class

Fri 4 Dec

Sharp Class are a British power trio whose music fuses the DNA of punk, power-pop, Brit-pop, and rock ‘n’ roll. With two albums under their belts, the trio are blazing a trail of catchy, power-pop-laden songs. Tickets: £15 Adv./ £18 on the door Doors: 19:30

Fortunate Fools

Fri 14 Aug

With UNARMED "Alt Rock band delivering passion and energy to our performances and songs." and The 07s Rock band hailing from Bury St. Edmunds with a characteristic style that encompasses a blend of punk, funk, classic rock and indie." "We are a small rock band from Suffolk finding our feet in the music scene. After the successful EP release "Full House", it's about time to be hosting our o...

New Model Army

Fri 28 Aug

New Model Army’s 16th studio album ‘Unbroken’ was released in January 2024 to critical acclaim and reached top positions in official album charts all around the world. Full of guitars, searing vocals and with the emphasis on bass and drums which characterizes all their work, Unbroken has quickly been embraced by fans who find the band as powerful and poetic as ever on the new record. Formed in ...

Dave Pearce

Fri 11 Sep

Right Here In Events presents... DAVE PEARCE: 90’s vs 00’s Dance Anthems – RIGHT HERE IN STOWMARKET Get ready for a host of 90s & 00’s dance tracks from the likes of The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, Gala, N-Trance, Ultra Nate, Livin Joy, Groove Armada, Faithless, Darude, SASH, David Guetta, Basement Jaxx, The Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk and much much more, right here in Stowmarket. Dave Pearce ...

Mad Professor

Sat 12 Sep

He might be called Mad Professor, but he is one of the sanest working musicians around. In his long and accomplished career, this globally acclaimed dub talent has amassed a fine discography that includes many cult albums. He has also worked with the likes of Johnny Clarke and Mikey Dread, Reggae Regular and Ruts DC, all of whom are legends in their own right. Right back in the 80s did Mad Profess...

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Fri 18 Sep

Grab your besties for the ultimate girl power disco packed with iconic sing-along anthems, feel-good energy, cocktails & dancing. Doors: 19:30 Tickets: £10 adv.

Vinyl Sessions

Fri 18 Sep to Fri 18 Dec

@ The B Side Nothing beats the sound of vinyl! Join us for a laid back evening at The B Side with our wonderful vinyl DJs. Free entry from 6:30pm Music starts: 7:30pm

Common Ground: The Phantom of Friar Street

Wed 7 Oct to Thu 8 Oct

Common Ground presents... “Number 17 Friar Street was a modest two storey house of Georgian construction in a lonely corner of a forgotten market town in Norfolk. The house became unexpectedly available at short notice and seemed the perfect location for me to complete a volume of short stories, woefully overdue, to be ready for publication by Christmas. Surely nothing here would distract, dist...

Common Ground: The Phantom of Friar Street

Prince Fatty & Horseman

Fri 9 Oct

Prince Fatty delivers characterful takes on old-school reggae, soul and Latin grooves. He is based in London and loves to work with people all over the world. Fatty is the creation of music producer and engineer Michael Pelanconi - the artist name a nod to that giant of Jamaican sound King Tubby. As fearsome a drummer as he is an MC, Horseman has worked with musicians and producers Tippa Irie, ...

Blue Nation

Sat 10 Oct

Box Seat Records presents... Fronted by powerhouse singer-guitarist Neil Murdoch, anchored by groove-master Luke Weston (bass, backing vocals), and driven by the explosive Nick Sharman on drums, this trio is igniting a new era of arena-ready blues-rock. Blue Nation fuse the swagger of classic British rock, Beatles, Cream, Zeppelin, with the modern fire of Rival Sons and Vintage Trouble. The ...

An Evening With Chris & Tony Griffiths (The Real People Acoustic)

Fri 16 Oct

‘A Selective Agency Presentation’ An Evening with Chris & Tony Griffiths from The Real People Acoustic The Real People were formed by Tony and Chris Griffiths in 1988. Signed to CBS in Dec 1989 they released their eponymously named debut album including the singles Window Pane, Open Up Your Mind and The Truth in 1991. The Real People continued writing and touring for the next few years r...

An Evening With Chris & Tony Griffiths (The Real People Acoustic)

Juliet's Not Dead

Sat 17 Oct

Doors: 19:30/18:30 VIP Tickets: £15 Adv./ £18 On the door Extra VIP Performance at 18:30: £25 including a special acoustic session + Meet & Greet in addition to standard show entry Heralding from the North East of England, Juliet’s Not Dead (JND) are an adrenaline fuelled, modern hard rock band, driven by the sole intention of thrilling their audiences at each and every show. The band paired...

Emerge

Thu 22 Oct

Sometimes it's easy to miss that some of the best emerging talent is right here on your doorstep. Emerge is our local band night which gives you the opportunity to discover and enjoy up-and-coming music from your area! Line up: IF NOT NOW CRYPTID HIVE ETERNAL KARMA BLACK RIVER RENEGADE Doors: 19:30 Tickets: £5 Adv./£8 OTD (Members go free)

Man The Lifeboats

Fri 23 Oct

Man The Lifeboats began life in a shanty-punk folk mosh pit in 2016. Skinny Lister and Holy Moly & the Crackers were the two bands that lit the fire and blew the roof of the Garage that night. Fast forward 8 years and 100 gigs and counting and Man The Lifeboats are ploughing their full-throttle folked-up furrow on the festival circuit, winning over audiences at Moseley, Purbeck, Warwick, Swanag...

Funk & Soul Shack

Fri 23 Oct

@ The B Side The JPC Funk and Soul Shack is back... Let's dance, groove and get your funk on! Simon and Bobby will be on the decks from 7:30 to 11:30 for a night of soulful tunes, funky rhythms, disco floor fillers and a splash of Latin and Reggae in the mix. Free Entry, limited capacity so booking your spot is advised.. We look forward to seeing you all there! Free entry from 6:30pm Music ...

Ian Prowse & Amsterdam

Fri 30 Oct

Merseyside hero Ian Prowse is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and frontman of Amsterdam and previously the frontman of indie cult band Pele. Raised on protest songs, influenced by the Celtic sounds that make Liverpool so unique, and inspired by the song writing craftsmanship of Paul Weller, Mike Scott, Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello, Ian’s 30-year song writing career and 100% committed live...

Zion Train

Sat 7 Nov

One of the most unique and enjoyable live dub acts on the planet, their use of dynamic onstage dub mixing whilst performing alongside acoustic instruments and exceptional vocalists, make Zion Train one of a kind. Doors: 19:30 Tickets: £17 Adv./£20 on the door

Track Dogs

Sun 8 Nov

Madrid-based Track Dogs are two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American, whose artistic name derives from the dark subterranean world of New York’s subway system – but there’s nothing dark about their music. Favourites on the live music scene, with stellar performances at Costa Folk, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, New Forest Festival and Glastonbury, their distinctive style is a dramatic and joyous ...

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FOMO Fest

Sat 5 Sep

East Town Pirates

Sat 31 Oct

Sharp Class

Fri 4 Dec

Fortunate Fools

Fri 14 Aug

New Model Army

Fri 28 Aug

Dave Pearce

Fri 11 Sep

Mad Professor

Sat 12 Sep

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Fri 18 Sep

Grab your besties for the ultimate girl power disco packed with iconic sing-along anthems, feel-good energy, cocktails & dancing. Doors: 19:30 Tickets: £10 adv.

Vinyl Sessions

Fri 18 Sep to Fri 18 Dec

@ The B Side Nothing beats the sound of vinyl! Join us for a laid back evening at The B Side with our wonderful vinyl DJs. Free entry from 6:30pm Music starts: 7:30pm

Common Ground: The Phantom of Friar Street

Wed 7 Oct to Thu 8 Oct

Prince Fatty & Horseman

Fri 9 Oct

Blue Nation

Sat 10 Oct

An Evening With Chris & Tony Griffiths (The Real People Acoustic)

Fri 16 Oct

Juliet's Not Dead

Sat 17 Oct

Emerge

Thu 22 Oct

Man The Lifeboats

Fri 23 Oct

Funk & Soul Shack

Fri 23 Oct

Ian Prowse & Amsterdam

Fri 30 Oct

Zion Train

Sat 7 Nov

Track Dogs

Sun 8 Nov

The Celtic Social Club

Fri 13 Nov

Ten years after their inception, THE CELTIC SOCIAL CLUB are still thriving upon their traditional heritage, but also widening their influences to the richness of other genres and cultures. THE CELTIC SOCIAL CLUB have been pursuing a fascinating journey in the modernization of traditional tunes from Brittany, Ireland, Scotland and Asturia, to make a few. On their third LP, the band have never...

Chantel McGregor (solo gig)

Sat 14 Nov

Acclaimed guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter Chantel McGregor, known for her dynamic live performances and genre-defying sound, Chantel continues to captivate audiences with her innovative approach to the progressive-rock and singer-songwriter genres, earning her a devoted and growing fan base. The female guitar prodigy who defied industry norms, continues to captivate audiences across the U...

Godsticks

Fri 20 Nov

It’s been a long and eventful road for Godsticks since emerging onto the progressive rock scene in 2009. Metal Hammer Magazine called them “the U.K’s most idiosyncratic rock band” and when the “genre redefining” prog metal masterpiece that was ‘Emergence’ was released in 2015, it garnered them new fans from all over the world and ultimately led to them being signed to Kscope. Soon followed ‘Fac...

Hoedown Showdown

Fri 27 Nov

Jericho Entertainment presents... Throw on those cowboy hats, two step into your boots and head on down to the Hoedown Showdown!! With country music, lip syncs, and prizes to be won, join us for a great country themed night, promoted by the successful "Big Night Out" events. Doors: 19:15 Tickets: £16.50

When Rivers Meet

Fri 11 Dec

Critically acclaimed blues-rock duo, When Rivers Meet, are coming to the JPC for the second time this December for The Backbone Tour! The last five years have brought both public and critical acclaim. They were named 'Band Of The Year' for three consecutive years, earning them a spot in the UK Blues Hall of Fame, and the title of 'Best New Band' from the UK's largest rock radio station. Doors:...

Space

Sat 12 Dec

30 years since the release of the Spiders album, Space have been in the studio putting the final touches to the bands latest album titled "Ten Neurotic Fairytales" with a release date scheduled for September 2026. The album is a return to the classic sound of Space as heard on Radio 1, Virgin Radio and the legendary Top of the Pops, TFI and the Big Breakfast. The artwork for the album and to...

Don Letts DJ Set

Fri 29 Jan

Don Letts’ reputation has been firmly established in both the film and music world by a substantial body of work from the late 70's through the 80's, 90’s and well into the millennium. His work has been exhibited in The Kitchen N.Y.C, The Institute of Contemporary Art, The N.F.T in London and was honored at Brooklyn’s BAM festival and The Milan Film festival. In March 2003 he won a Grammy for his...

Shanghai Treason

Sat 27 Feb

Those cheeky party starting Yorkshire Banjo Folk Rockers ‘Shanghai Treason’ will have you hopping around, spilling your pint and smiling from ear to ear. It’s politically charged, good time, beer drinking music that’s perfect for big tops and festival fields! Shanghai Treason have extensively toured the UK supporting the likes of Ferocious Dog, Stiff Little Fingers, Buzzcocks, Skinny Lister, Ha...

Cam Cole

Sat 6 Mar

Planet Rock Presents Cam Cole In Spring 2027, Cam Cole is coming to UK cities and rooms and he hasn‘t played yet — out of the usual circuit because rock 'n' roll shouldn't require a train ticket. Cam has never done things the easy way. He built his name the hard way — one street corner at a time — busking in Camden Town until the crowds got too big for the pavement. Since then he has gone fr...

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FOMO Fest

Sat 5 Sep

East Town Pirates

Sat 31 Oct

Sharp Class

Fri 4 Dec

Fortunate Fools

Fri 14 Aug

New Model Army

Fri 28 Aug

Dave Pearce

Fri 11 Sep

Mad Professor

Sat 12 Sep

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Fri 18 Sep

Vinyl Sessions

Fri 18 Sep to Fri 18 Dec

Common Ground: The Phantom of Friar Street

Wed 7 Oct to Thu 8 Oct

Prince Fatty & Horseman

Fri 9 Oct

Blue Nation

Sat 10 Oct

An Evening With Chris & Tony Griffiths (The Real People Acoustic)

Fri 16 Oct

Juliet's Not Dead

Sat 17 Oct

Emerge

Thu 22 Oct

Man The Lifeboats

Fri 23 Oct

Funk & Soul Shack

Fri 23 Oct

Ian Prowse & Amsterdam

Fri 30 Oct

Zion Train

Sat 7 Nov

Track Dogs

Sun 8 Nov

FOMO Fest

Sat 5 Sep

East Town Pirates

Sat 31 Oct

Sharp Class

Fri 4 Dec

Fortunate Fools

Fri 14 Aug

New Model Army

Fri 28 Aug

Dave Pearce

Fri 11 Sep

Mad Professor

Sat 12 Sep

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Fri 18 Sep

Vinyl Sessions

Fri 18 Sep to Fri 18 Dec

Common Ground: The Phantom of Friar Street

Wed 7 Oct to Thu 8 Oct

Prince Fatty & Horseman

Fri 9 Oct

Blue Nation

Sat 10 Oct

An Evening With Chris & Tony Griffiths (The Real People Acoustic)

Fri 16 Oct

Juliet's Not Dead

Sat 17 Oct

Emerge

Thu 22 Oct

Man The Lifeboats