Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has grown in stature from the early days of the Stiff tour in 1977, right up to the present day. Backing up Ian Dury's poetic lyrics, this is the band that brought you 'Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick', 'What A Waste', 'Reasons to be Cheerful (Part 3)', and 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll', among many others. Rarely o...
Independent Venue Week With Retro Firefly Jess Silk is a guitarist, singer and songwriter from the Black Country, returning after her last hugely successful support gig at the JPC. Her shouty but melodic brand of folk/punk music gets people sitting up and listening. Armed only with an increasingly sticker-covered acoustic guitar, lyrics right from the heart and a distinctive, powerful voice ...
Independent Venue Week With The Downsetters We're happy to announce iconic ska band "The Beat" are coming back to the JPC! The band crossed over fluidly between soul, reggae, pop and punk, and from these disparate pieces they created an infectious dance rhythm. Along with their contemporaries The Specials, The Selecter, and Madness, The Beat became an overnight sensation and one of the mo...
+ support 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 display...
With Garage Works UK Garage is coming to the JPC this Autumn! We've teamed up with local promoters Garage Works to bring you a new series of UKG nights to remember. Our first show announces the iconic Sweet Female Attitude, who will be performing hit song "Flowers", as well as loads more garage classics! Garage Works DJ's Mat P and Phono Vibes are guaranteed to keep you dancing all night long ...
With Fighting Steaks Introducing Gans at the JPC on the 22nd November! The two piece punk-rock duo are hot on the scene right now, with Rolling Stone Magazine dubbing them "one of the UK's most exciting bands". "It’s all too evident on their excellent upcoming LP, a genre-spanning effort which takes in moments of industrial rock, techno beats and alt rock across a thrilling 12 tracks that pr...
Colours presents... Ladies pop-up shop and fun fashion show, raising funds for the Friends of St Mary's Mendlesham. Shop your favourite high street brands at up to 70% off and enjoy Tickets to be purchased before 24th November Raffle: FABULOUS prizes to be won at the show! Doors: 18:30 Tickets: £10
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: 19:00 Tickets: £16
Their bold and rioutous modern folk rock is built for late nights and big stages. Hold on to your tri-corn hats and be prepared to stamp your feet – Blackbeard’s Tea Party are in town. Sea-shanties will be given a bombastic rock edge, and folk instrumentals will become late night floor-fillers when this raucous bunch hit the stage. Doors: 19:30 Tickets: £15 Adv./£17 OTD
Books from 15 authors, great Christmas presents for book lovers, children's illustrated stories, mulled wine and snacks, and craft sessions for kids. Join us for a great community day out! 10am-3pm Free entry
Crazy Little Sing presents... Back by popular demand! Join us at The John Peel Centre for a Christmas event like no other! Get ready to be part of the most joyful festive singalong in Stowmarket! Imagine the energy of a gig, combined with the warmth of tons of voices singing together in big harmonies. Led by our energetic host, Abi Moore, and guitarist Ed Mayle, you'll join friends, family, ...
Great vibes, great people, great music! With resident Vinyl DJs playing OldSchool, House, Reggae, Funk, Soul and more, come for a dance or a chillout with friends. Christmas special in Church Walk 19:30 - midnight £5 Adv.
Common Ground presents... DARK DEEDS AT THE QUEASY PINES SANITORIUM. HOLMES & WATSON RISK MORE THAN THEIR HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE! Holmes has booked Watson a two week stay at a health spa, high in the Sproughton Mountains, near Ipswich. Though Watson insists he doesn’t require steam baths and carrot soup, Holmes persuades him to “take the cure” and return to his duties well rested and refresh...
For the opening of the new Talking Music event series at the JPC, Stephen Foster welcomes one of the world’s greatest bassists to the JPC stage. Norman Watt-Roy made his name with Ian Dury and The Blockheads having previously been part of the Radio Caroline-backed Loving Awareness band. Norman then teamed up with former Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson, working with him right up until Wil...
Heart-Pounding Revelry A high-energy folk-rock band from the West Country, The Leylines mix raucous violin dynamic guitar riffs and acerbic lyrics. All of which culminate in a whirlwind show that will get heart, and mind, pounding. 2025 marks the arrival of The Leylines’ long-awaited third studio album, ‘Phosphenes’. Brace yourself for an immersive listening experience that captures the soul ...
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! IVW special - Line Up TBA Doors: 19:30 Tickets: £5 Adv./£8 OTD (Members go free)
Independent Venue Week 3 indie bands in one night, featuring: Youth Sector Hailing from Brighton, Youth Sector’s music is a coiled spring of urgency and unpredictable energy; while lyrically offering a sense of catharsis for the confusion of modern adult life. Black Lounge Their fusion of modern indie sonics, with a 70s retro twist has positioned them as one of the most compelling new a...
Independent Venue Week Gig Cartel presents... Montreal’s acclaimed psychedelic rock’n’roll quartet — Lee-la Baum, Tom Shemer, PY Letellier, and Dave Traina — are back with their explosive new self-titled album The Damn Truth, produced by Grammy-winning legend Bob Rock (Motley Crüe, Bon Jovi, The Offspring). Following 2021’s breakout Now or Nowhere, the new record — featuring the fiery sin...
+ support Acclaimed guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter Chantel McGregor is 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. We can't wait to welcome her back to the JPC for another excellent performance. D...
Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has grown in stature from the early days of the Stiff tour in 1977, right up to the present day. Backing up Ian Dury's poetic lyrics, this is the band that brought you 'Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick', 'What A Waste', 'Reasons to be Cheerful (Part 3)', and 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll', among many others. Rarely o...
Independent Venue Week With Retro Firefly Jess Silk is a guitarist, singer and songwriter from the Black Country, returning after her last hugely successful support gig at the JPC. Her shouty but melodic brand of folk/punk music gets people sitting up and listening. Armed only with an increasingly sticker-covered acoustic guitar, lyrics right from the heart and a distinctive, powerful voice ...
Independent Venue Week With The Downsetters We're happy to announce iconic ska band "The Beat" are coming back to the JPC! The band crossed over fluidly between soul, reggae, pop and punk, and from these disparate pieces they created an infectious dance rhythm. Along with their contemporaries The Specials, The Selecter, and Madness, The Beat became an overnight sensation and one of the mo...
+ support 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 display...
With Garage Works UK Garage is coming to the JPC this Autumn! We've teamed up with local promoters Garage Works to bring you a new series of UKG nights to remember. Our first show announces the iconic Sweet Female Attitude, who will be performing hit song "Flowers", as well as loads more garage classics! Garage Works DJ's Mat P and Phono Vibes are guaranteed to keep you dancing all night long ...
With Fighting Steaks Introducing Gans at the JPC on the 22nd November! The two piece punk-rock duo are hot on the scene right now, with Rolling Stone Magazine dubbing them "one of the UK's most exciting bands". "It’s all too evident on their excellent upcoming LP, a genre-spanning effort which takes in moments of industrial rock, techno beats and alt rock across a thrilling 12 tracks that pr...
Colours presents... Ladies pop-up shop and fun fashion show, raising funds for the Friends of St Mary's Mendlesham. Shop your favourite high street brands at up to 70% off and enjoy Tickets to be purchased before 24th November Raffle: FABULOUS prizes to be won at the show! Doors: 18:30 Tickets: £10
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: 19:00 Tickets: £16
Their bold and rioutous modern folk rock is built for late nights and big stages. Hold on to your tri-corn hats and be prepared to stamp your feet – Blackbeard’s Tea Party are in town. Sea-shanties will be given a bombastic rock edge, and folk instrumentals will become late night floor-fillers when this raucous bunch hit the stage. Doors: 19:30 Tickets: £15 Adv./£17 OTD
Books from 15 authors, great Christmas presents for book lovers, children's illustrated stories, mulled wine and snacks, and craft sessions for kids. Join us for a great community day out! 10am-3pm Free entry
Crazy Little Sing presents... Back by popular demand! Join us at The John Peel Centre for a Christmas event like no other! Get ready to be part of the most joyful festive singalong in Stowmarket! Imagine the energy of a gig, combined with the warmth of tons of voices singing together in big harmonies. Led by our energetic host, Abi Moore, and guitarist Ed Mayle, you'll join friends, family, ...
Great vibes, great people, great music! With resident Vinyl DJs playing OldSchool, House, Reggae, Funk, Soul and more, come for a dance or a chillout with friends. Christmas special in Church Walk 19:30 - midnight £5 Adv.
Common Ground presents... DARK DEEDS AT THE QUEASY PINES SANITORIUM. HOLMES & WATSON RISK MORE THAN THEIR HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE! Holmes has booked Watson a two week stay at a health spa, high in the Sproughton Mountains, near Ipswich. Though Watson insists he doesn’t require steam baths and carrot soup, Holmes persuades him to “take the cure” and return to his duties well rested and refresh...
For the opening of the new Talking Music event series at the JPC, Stephen Foster welcomes one of the world’s greatest bassists to the JPC stage. Norman Watt-Roy made his name with Ian Dury and The Blockheads having previously been part of the Radio Caroline-backed Loving Awareness band. Norman then teamed up with former Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson, working with him right up until Wil...
Heart-Pounding Revelry A high-energy folk-rock band from the West Country, The Leylines mix raucous violin dynamic guitar riffs and acerbic lyrics. All of which culminate in a whirlwind show that will get heart, and mind, pounding. 2025 marks the arrival of The Leylines’ long-awaited third studio album, ‘Phosphenes’. Brace yourself for an immersive listening experience that captures the soul ...
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! IVW special - Line Up TBA Doors: 19:30 Tickets: £5 Adv./£8 OTD (Members go free)
Independent Venue Week 3 indie bands in one night, featuring: Youth Sector Hailing from Brighton, Youth Sector’s music is a coiled spring of urgency and unpredictable energy; while lyrically offering a sense of catharsis for the confusion of modern adult life. Black Lounge Their fusion of modern indie sonics, with a 70s retro twist has positioned them as one of the most compelling new a...
Independent Venue Week Gig Cartel presents... Montreal’s acclaimed psychedelic rock’n’roll quartet — Lee-la Baum, Tom Shemer, PY Letellier, and Dave Traina — are back with their explosive new self-titled album The Damn Truth, produced by Grammy-winning legend Bob Rock (Motley Crüe, Bon Jovi, The Offspring). Following 2021’s breakout Now or Nowhere, the new record — featuring the fiery sin...
+ support Acclaimed guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter Chantel McGregor is 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. We can't wait to welcome her back to the JPC for another excellent performance. D...
The Captain’s Beard are one of the UK’s most seasoned folk-rock and sea shanty groups. Playing over a hundred shows a year, they’ve carried their tales of the sea from rowdy taverns to large festival stages. Their performances are energetic, heartfelt, and full of mischief — part concert, part voyage, and never the same twice. Expect immaculate harmonies, wild fiddle and accordion duels, epic d...
Wille and the Bandits is a classic blues rock band much in the vein of Cream or The Jimi Hendrix experience. But in a similar way to how these bands pushed the genre in their time, Wille and the Bandits try to take their sound beyond what is expected of such a traditional line up. The use of more bizarre instrumentation and eclectic influences in the song writing often pushes them more into a w...
+ 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...
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...
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...
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...
Multi-award-winning & un-missable IRISH FOLK ROCK Roving Crows is an Irish Folk Rock band that delivers the goods with unbounded amounts of riotous energy and banter. This Irish four-piece band is an awe-inspiring force on stage - unstoppable and passionate. They seamlessly marry humour, provocative lyrics, traditional Irish tunes and rock to entertain and bring the listener on a ride that the...
The Pad presents... Mark and Adam of BritPop legends The Bluetones are out and about for a small run of special acoustic performances to play a selection of the band’s classic tunes. Mark Morriss and Adam Devlin have spent the best part of 3 decades honing their craft as a live performers, with 6 Bluetones albums under their belts including 14 Top 40 singles. Expect the hits and some deep cut...
