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Performer applications open for 35th Ipswich Music Day festival

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Local musicians and performers can now apply to be part of the 35th Ipswich Music Day – the UK's biggest free one-day music festival, held every year at Christchurch Park.

Why it matters: The festival provides a platform for local talent, giving performers the chance to showcase their music to thousands of visitors in Christchurch Park.

The big picture: This year's event marks 35 years of celebrating local music and culture in Ipswich. Last year, more than 300 acts applied for performance slots, with 45 being selected to take to the stage.

Ipswich Music Day at Christchurch Park, Ipswich
Last year's Ipswich Music Day at Christchurch Park, IpswichIpswich Borough Council

The details: The event takes place on Sunday, 6 July 2025 and features six stages across Christchurch Park:

  • Open to performers from Ipswich, Suffolk and East Anglia

  • Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 30 March

  • Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, 18 April

Beyond the music: The family-friendly event will also feature:

  • Fairground rides

  • Activities

  • Market stalls

  • Food vendors

What they're saying: Ipswich Borough Council Leader Neil MacDonald called the event one of his "favourite days of the entire year" and "the highlight of the events calendar for the Council."

He added: "We hope to attract even more performers and once again bring an array of different musical genres to delight the crowds."

The bottom line: Musicians and performers have until 30 March to apply through the Ipswich Entertains website for their chance to be part of this milestone celebration.

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Local migration exhibition competing for global heritage award

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Suffolk Archives' community-led project about migration stories is in the running against attractions from 15 countries for a prestigious museums award.

The "Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to Suffolk" exhibition has been shortlisted for Community Engagement Programme of the Year at the 23rd annual Museums + Heritage Awards.

Why it matters: The nomination recognises Suffolk's approach to documenting and celebrating diverse cultural histories through community collaboration.

Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to Suffolk
Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to SuffolkSuffolk County Council

The details: The free exhibition explored historical and contemporary migration experiences to Suffolk since the end of World War II, including:

  • Oral history recordings

  • Stories of migrant entrepreneurs

  • Archive materials from the Ipswich and Suffolk Council for Racial Equality

  • Narratives about Jewish refugees, Polish soldier Marion Laskowski, and the Windrush generation

  • Examples of traditional clothing from around the world

From the community: The exhibition featured "The Journey" – an art installation consisting of 125 birds made from sustainably sourced plywood, each decorated to represent a unique migration story.

What they're saying: "This nomination reflects the incredible collaboration between Suffolk Archives, local community groups, and artists. It's a wonderful acknowledgment of how migration stories have shaped our county's history and brought together diverse voices in a meaningful way," said Councillor Philip Faircloth-Mutton, Cabinet Member for Environment, Communities and Equality.

Anna Preedy, Director of Museums + Heritage Awards, said: "This year's shortlist truly reflects the breadth and depth of the cultural sector and its determination to deliver first-class visitor experiences for all."

By the numbers: The global awards include entrants from across the UK and 14 other countries ranging from Norway and Egypt to Australia.

The competition: 'Arrivals' is competing alongside exhibitions from Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, Manchester Museum, The Landmark Trust, and Historic England.

What's next: The winners will be announced on 15 May.

The bottom line: Suffolk Archives' latest exhibition is "Departures", which explores emigration from Suffolk. It runs at The Hold, on Ipswich's Waterfront, until 31 May, with a programme of tie-in events. Visit www.suffolkarchives.co.uk for more details.

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