+ Samuel Taylor You may recognise them from one of our 2024 Emerge line-ups, The Rabbitts are back at the JPC as a headliner. A genre-blending folk band, they have been described as "ethereal and understated" on BBC Radio 6 Music. Their unique and colourful sound is characterised by delicate harmonies and an intricately interwoven tapestry of mandolin, guitar, bass, and drums. “a glorious d...

@ 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, secure your ticket at johnpeelcentre.com (limited capacity). We look forward to seeing you all there! Free entry from 6:30...

+ support In 2026, China Crisis invite you to step into the next chapter of their story with their Warped 2026 tour, a journey through over four decades of innovative pop brilliance. The band’s latest works, including their acclaimed Autumn in the Neighbourhood and China Greatness albums, prove their music shines brighter than ever, reaffirming their place as pioneers, innovators, and creato...

Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. In constant demand and having played just about every festival and two-bit, jibe-a...

@The B Side James Morgan is a singer songwriter based in the East of England who has always had a passion for writing and performing live music. With over 15 years of performing under his belt, James has released 2 albums, and played thousands of gigs all around the country, showcasing his superb story telling, entrancing guitar playing, and theatrical vocals - making him truly unique. Free ...

With Carley's Wreck and Ruin... Will Wilde has taken the harmonica way beyond its traditional blues roots since he first emerged on the music scene in 2010. Wilde’s hard-edged harmonica steals the spotlight from the traditional blues rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Gary Moore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson. "I’m always looking to make new sounds with the harmonica, pushing...

Chris Fenwick joins us for the third installment of 'Talking Music' with Stephen Foster. From the early days as teenage friends busking outside pubs in Canvey Island, Essex, to sell-out tours and a No.1 album, a few bands can match the tales from 40 years of life on the road of Dr. Feelgood. Throughout their journey from the marshlands of the Thames Estuary to the hearts of R&B fans worldwid...

@ 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

Formed in London, The Kubricks are a seven-piece band who mix ska, reggae, and infectious melodic pop. After surfacing in 2013 with their debut EP, ‘Wasters & Wannabes’, The Kubricks soon became one of the must-see ska bands of this generation. Tracks from their debut release were supported by Huey Morgan on BBC Radio 2, and Tom Robin son (BBC Introducing – 6Music), and The Specials’ bassist, ...

Right here in Stowmarket 80’s vs 90’s Anthems with Special Guest BABY D. Get ready for a host of 80’s & 90’s anthems, with DJ Flipper mixing the likes of Faithless, INXS, The Prodigy, Depeche Mode, N-Trance, Black Box, Livin Joy, Soul II Soul, New Order, SASH, Technotronic, The Chemical Brothers, Fat Boy Slim, Salt N Pepper and much much more…Right Here in Stowmarket! With special guest p...

With The Whisky Flowers Formed in Gillingham (south-east UK) in 2020, The Zac Schulze Gang are an electrifying blues-rock trio built on the playing of front man Zac Schulze, joined by bassist Ant Greenwell and drummer Ben Schulze. ​​​​​The gang create their signature sound by blending rock and blues with influences from punk, funk, country, jazz, soul, metal and pop. After earning a reputat...

In Spring 2026, the international roots rock band, The Ukrainians, will be performing their final tour. After almost forty years of touring, they will bring their unique style of Ukrainian roots and Western rock to Europe for one last time. The album ‘Liberation’ features new songs mixed with the best of their back catalogue. The title is inspired by Ukraine’s recent struggles to remain free of...

With Félix Rabin A rare opportunity to see top blues rock band King King in an intimate accoustic gig at an iconic grassroots venue .We are a small venue so get your tickets early! Glasgow rockers King King are saluted as “the best blues-rock band in the world” (Blues Rock Review). There’s been no shortage of pinch-yourself moments for King King, ever since the band’s touchdown at the 201...

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 TBA Doors: 19:30 Tickets: £5 Adv./£8 OTD (Members go free)

On Friday 20 April, 1973 the first John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett single, Murder Man, was released on Track Records, home of Jimi Hendrix, Thunderclap Newman and The Who, and produced by The Who’s PeteTownshend at his own Eel Pie studios. Despite the involvement of one of the biggest rock stars of the time, the record failed to trouble the chart compiler, so the pair split.   Now, more than ...

The Cinelli Brothers are festival favourites across the UK, Europe and beyond. Fronted by Italian brothers – Marco and Alessandro Cinelli – this heady mix of southern soul and Chicago blues-funk is blasted together with masterful songwriting, charismatic stagecraft, and a contemporary rock and roll explosion. The Cinelli Brothers are best enjoyed live, and the band have toured all over the worl...

Mark Chadwick is coming back to the JPC! One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of the Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 25 years. Still going strong, the Levellers are festival favourites and have cemented their cherished status with headline performances at Glastonbury, Isle O...

Pictish Trail, AKA Johnny Lynch, has just completed work on a brand-new album — LIFE SLIME — a sticky, shimmering swirl of sound and oooze (both metaphorical and literal). To celebrate, he returns to the stage in 2026 accompanied by his full live band. These shows bring the new songs to life in bold, expansive form — rhythmic, euphoric and immersive, balancing motorik pulse with warped pop melody...

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

Duos come and go, but few nurture and refine their craft with such dedication and originality as Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman. Roberts and Lakeman have forged a creative bond that is as enduring as it is inspiring. Their 30 year journey together — from young trailblazers in the 1990s folk supergroup Equation to one of Britain’s most admired and decorated folk duos — stands as a testament to...