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Get the lowdown on last week's highlights, including a sellout crowd reliving the '90s with Definitely Oasis, and see what's coming up this week in Ipswich.
Last week's highlights
Friday 11th October: Definitely Oasis at The Baths
Ipswich was buzzing as Definitely Oasis made their much-anticipated return to a sold-out show at The Baths. The night was a nostalgic celebration of Britpop, with the audience singing along to two stellar sets of Oasis classics.
Fans didn’t miss a beat, soaking in the best hits from the band that defined a generation.
Friday 11th October: Wicca at The Smokehouse
Goth rock sextet Wicca took to The Smokehouse stage, headlining a night of raw, atmospheric rock. Supported by Repair to Ruin and Manic Stanley, the night was an explosion of sound in Ipswich’s beloved intimate venue. With their debut EP Repentance garnering them a loyal underground following, they didn’t disappoint their hometown fans.
Saturday 12th October: Anaphylaxis at The Smokehouse
Saturday night turned up the volume with rock and heavy metal covers band Anaphylaxis tearing through a high-energy set at The Smokehouse. They were joined by Adelija Latakite and Punch The Moon, delivering a night packed with riffs, head-banging, and relentless energy.
Coming up
Thursday 17th October
Porij at The Baths
This Thursday Porij will headline The Baths, the band who are blending indie rock with electronic dance beats.
Friday 18th October
Barrioke at The Baths
There are icons of the silver screen, Oscar winners, Bafta winners, and Golden Globe winners, but are there any of these global stars that you would rather sing with on stage than the coolest man on TV—Shaun Williamson?
Helix at The Smokehouse
Helix is an Alternative Rock Band based in Ipswich, Suffolk. Forming at college in September 2023, the band consist of Joseph Nekrews on Rhythm Guitar and Vocals, Oscar Cashell on Bass and Backing Vocals, Ollie Haig on Lead Guitar and Bradley Knight behind the kit.
Saturday 19th October
Khoshekh at The Smokehouse
Get ready for a night of unapologetic rock and wild live performances.
Sunday 20th October
Pom Poko at St Stephen’s Church
To wrap up the week, Brighten The Corners Presents Norwegian post-punk sensations Pom Poko at St Stephen’s Church.
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