Joe Bailey

CEO, Brighten the CornersGrassroots music expert

Joe is the CEO of Brighten The Corners, which runs a live music programme across three dedicated venues, and an annual multi-venue festival in Ipswich, Suffolk.

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Ed Sheeran leads £250m music education funding push

Over 500 artists and industry leaders, including Harry Styles, Elton John and Stormzy, have backed Ed Sheeran's open letter to the government calling for urgent music education support.

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5 days ago

Ipswich Central partners with Brighten The Corners to expand music festivals

Two music festivals will take place in Ipswich in 2025 through a new partnership between Ipswich Central and Brighten The Corners.

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37 days ago

Join fellow Traitors fans for dramatic finale screening in Ipswich

As The Traitors' most successful series yet draws to a close, St Stephen's Church will host a free community screening of the finale that's expected to draw millions of viewers nationwide.

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66 days ago

Culture secretary hails Ipswich as model for UK grassroots music scene

The Culture Secretary has praised Ipswich's music ecosystem as a potential blueprint for towns across the UK. Lisa Nandy told MPs the success of homegrown talent like Ed Sheeran shows how local venues can nurture future stars.

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71 days ago

Ed Sheeran makes surprise appearance at Ipswich school event

Global superstar Ed Sheeran surprised more than 200 Ipswich students with an impromptu performance at The Baths on Tuesday, joining local artists at a music industry careers showcase.

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130 days ago

The Baths granted permanent live music licence

The 340-capacity music venue in the heart of Ipswich has been granted permission to operate as a permanent live entertainment venue. The Baths on Civic Drive will no longer need to rely on temporary event notices following approval from Ipswich Borough Council.

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144 days ago

Ipswich MP warns of crisis in grassroots music venues

Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has raised concerns about the future of local music venues during a Westminster debate, revealing that two grassroots venues are closing every week across the country.

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155 days ago

St Stephens Church, The Baths and The Smokehouse in Ipswich

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Brighten the Corners runs a diverse live music programme, training and education opportunities across three venues, and an annual multi-venue festival in Ipswich, Suffolk.

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In the news

Ed Sheeran leads £250m music education funding push

Ipswich Central partners with Brighten The Corners to expand music festivals

Join fellow Traitors fans for dramatic finale screening in Ipswich

Culture secretary hails Ipswich as model for UK grassroots music scene

Ed Sheeran makes surprise appearance at Ipswich school event

The Baths granted permanent live music licence

Ipswich MP warns of crisis in grassroots music venues

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