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Miki Berenyi Trio

Miki Berenyi Trio

4 Oct 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Miki Berenyi Trio are Miki Berenyi on vocals/guitar (Lush), Kevin ‘Moose’ McKillop on guitar (Moose) and Oliver Cherer (Gilroy Mere, Aircooled). The three musicians first worked together during Piroshka’s 2021 tour. Miki and Kevin being founder members, Oliver coming in on bass to replace Mick Conroy (Modern English) who had moved to the US. When the global pandemic made touring impossible, Miki spent the lockdown months writing her memoir, Fingers Crossed, released in 2022 to widespread acclaim. To provide some musical accompaniment for the string of book events and signings, Miki Berenyi Trio was formed.
Naima Bock

Naima Bock

12 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025

Naima Bock co-founded Goat Girl with friends at age 15, and after releasing their debut album on Rough Trade Records she left the band to explore other musical avenues. Her music now combines folk influenced songwriting with jazzy instrumentation, partially inspired by Naima's childhood growing up in Brazil.
Scott Matthews

Scott Matthews

24 Oct 2025 - 7 Nov 2025

Singer-songwriter Scott Matthews who grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, got his first guitar when he was seven and knew then that music was his future. His first album Passing Stranger caught the attention of Janice Long, Mark Radcliffe and Lauren Laverne and won him the Ivor Novello award for the single Elusive. He’s toured with the Foo Fighters, Robert Plant and Rufus Wainwright and his folk, blues and rock fusion continue to attract a devoted band of supporters.
Absolute Bowie

Absolute Bowie

5 Sept 2025 - 25 Apr 2026

There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. Absolute Bowie, Europe's Finest David Bowie Tribute continue to celebrate the life and music of the Starman with a spectacular show uniting Bowie fans across the UK.
Jon Gomm

Jon Gomm

19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025

Jon Gomm, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire in the UK, is an acoustic singer-songwriter with a revolutionary virtuoso guitar style, where he uses one acoustic guitar to create drum sounds, basslines and twisting melodies all at the same time. The emphasis is still on the soulful vocals and songwriting, and his original material is influenced by everything from Robert Johnson to Radiohead. His live shows combine deeply personal performances and a natural wit, with a once seen, never forgotten two-handed guitar style, both physical and complex, producing sounds people can barely believe are coming from a humble acoustic guitar. Jon first laid his hands on a guitar at the age of two (actually it was a ukulele - his parents couldn't find a guitar small enough). He wrote his first song at the age of six, and was soon accompanying his father, a music critic, to gigs in his hometown of Blackpool. Touring musicians would often stay at the Gomm household on the understanding Jon would get a guitar lesson, meaning he had one-to-one instruction from such blues legends as BB King and Jack Bruce of Cream. Nowadays, Jon tours worldwide. In January 2012 his song Passionflower went viral online, with the video passing 6 million hits, resulting in national TV appearances in the UK, Portugal, Holland, Brazil and Turkey.
These Wicked Rivers

These Wicked Rivers

16 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

From Derby, the band comprises of John Hartwell -- Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, Arran Day -- Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals, Jon Hallam -- Bass, Dan Southall -- Drums. Collectively influenced by the likes of John Mayer, Rival Sons, Joe Bonamassa, Marcus Bonfanti, Black Stone Cherry and Royal Blood, These Wicked Rivers love writing huge sounding riffs and combining them with epic guitar solos! Fusing the classic rock sounds of Cream with modern blues riffs akin to Joe Bonamassa and John Mayer, they have rapidly developed a cult following in the East Midlands. With their solid collection of self composed material and marrying old-school musicianship with a youthful intensity, they have brought old-style blues rock into the twenty first century!
Girls of the Internet

Girls of the Internet

11 Sept 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Girls of the Internet’s manifesto is clear; to create dance music that calls back to how it was made at its inception, but with the knowledge and experience of the past 50 years of the genre. Joining the dots that have not been joined for a long time, the collective takes on people of all sexualities, gender expressions and body types. “We are very proud to bring this music back to its inclusive roots. Let’s forget the disjointed and cliquey scene we live in, and bring back what once united us.” Crafting songs with real musicians, the group’s name was inspired by Ladies of the 80’s by Eighties Ladies, the album from a girl group produced by Roy Ayers, “I just loved the whole concept, and I wanted to do the same thing with Girls of the Internet,” explains the group’s founding member Tom Kerridge. “I wanted a name that played with gender, and people’s subconscious misogyny. Girls of the Internet is abstract – it means nothing, and it means everything.”
Dirty DC: AC/DC Tribute

Dirty DC: AC/DC Tribute

8 Aug 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Down & Dirty! AC/DC is a band whose appeal is huge, widespread through the generations and totally indifferent to musical fashions. Their unique formula of tight riffs and fat rhythm combines dance ability with hard-rocking anthems that flow through the blood of all who have been smitten by their cheeky-but-colossal offerings. If you want to see AC/DC, but your options are limited, then check out Dirty DC. You will not be disappointed. All the energy and electricity of an AC/DC show along with completely faithful renditions will leave you trembling, with a smile on your face. Dirty DC have been playing throughout Britain and parts of Europe since 1998, and have developed the line-up and dynamic stage show that has made their current reputation seriously strong amongst AC/DC fans, whether die-hard fanatics, or just people who want a good night out. Every visual detail has been fine-tuned; from drum kit model to footwear, but most importantly, the musical delivery and stage show has an impact that does not fail to impress.
John Smith

John Smith

21 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Raised by the Devon seaside and making his bones in the bars and clubs of Liverpool, John has released five albums with over 40 million Spotify streams. He has played to audiences all over the world in living rooms, festival tents and sold-out concert halls. He is a genuine inquisitive truth-seeker, devoted song interpreter, and enchanting writer. As a session musician, he has played guitar with artists as diverse as Joan Baez, David Gray, Joe Henry, Lianne La Havas, and Tom Jones.
Duke Special

Duke Special

26 Nov 2025 - 4 Dec 2025

Seamus Heaney described his friend, the poet Michael Longley, as: 'a keeper of the artistic estate, a custodian of griefs and wonders'. On this very special tour, Duke Special will be performing songs and music based on the poetry of this influential and renowned Belfast writer. Longley's poems are full of gentleness, honesty, mischief and love and are peppered with a cast of artists, animals, flowers, friends and long forgotten soldiers. As ever, Duke Special is mining a new seam of inspiration, hunting for treasures and what it means to be a human being.
Guana Batz, Red Hot Riot, J.s. & The Lockerbillies
Get ready for a night of high-energy rock 'n' roll, psychobilly, and electrifying performances at St. Stephens, Ipswich, on Thursday 6th November 2025! Headlined by The Guana Batz, the pioneers of the British psychobilly scene, this is a must-see event for any fan of fast-paced rockabilly and punk influences. The Guana Batz - Bringing their signature mix of rockabilly and punk rock influences to the stage, The Guana Batz have been a defining force in the UK psychobilly movement since 1982. With their iconic sound and years of experience, you can expect a set full of the high-energy tracks that made them legends. Red Hot Riot - Fresh from touring the world, including the Viva Las Vegas Festival and Glastonbury, Red Hot Riot are bringing their unique Neo-Rockabilly sound to Ipswich. With two albums and three EPs, their blend of rockabilly, rock 'n' roll, and psychobilly will have you dancing all night long. J.S. & the Lockerbillies - Known for their electrifying performances, J.S. & the Lockerbillies are one of the UK's top rockabilly bands. With over 500 gigs under their belt and a reputation for getting crowds moving, their dynamic show is not to be missed. Accessibility Ticket holders are eligible for a free companion ticket. After purchasing your accessibility ticket type, please contact DICE in the help centre to request your free companion ticket. Proof of need will be requested. Presented by Josh Locke This is an 14+ event. 14-17s must be accompanied by an adult.
Rad Pitt / Bridget. / Eat Your Own Head / Sophie The Great
A night of East Anglian angst to celebrate ten years of Rad Pitt. There ain’t no party like a Rad Pitt party. Rad Pitt This year’s big summer gig is a special one - it celebrates 10 years of stupidity, riffs and smiles. Rad Pitt are 3 dads and 2 lads committed to using music as a form of release; as an outlet for creativity and as a vessel for mindfulness. They’ve played festivals they didn’t deserve to play, been named incorrectly on Radio 1 and produced a hefting amount of semi-acceptable DIY merchandise, but always left people wanting more. We’re here for the long haul. Come and help them celebrate this most momentous occasion and join the Rad Pitt party. Bridget. Artist Bio: A force of nature, 23-year-old grunge powerhouse Bridget effortlessly commands audiences across the UK with her electric stage presence. Boasting incredible vocal abilities and armed with a plethora of unrelenting, punk-fuelled tracks, she is the fresh, adrenaline-infused elixir capable of enhancing the chaos of the alternative music scene while maintaining complete authenticity. Having chewed up various elements from a myriad of her favorite acts (Amyl and The Sniffers, Hole, PJ Harvey), Bridget spits out a truly captivating yet distinctive show. Her ‘run-into-battle’ energy and raw, unapologetic performance style have earned her airplay on BBC Radio 1’s Introducing Rock and Radio X, as well as slots at major festivals such as Glastonbury and Bloodstock Open Air. Eat Your Own Head Eat Your Own Head are one of the bands spearheading a new wave of heavy music, redefining the UK rock scene. Known for their unpredictable twists and turns, the band veer from floor stomping riffs to tender moments of dark tranquillity. Centred around an organic approach to creating their music, their lyrics tap into the struggles of navigating modern life in 2024. Sophie The Great World’s worst singer songwriter grows an ego and thus Sophie The Great is born. Indie acoustic wannabe, soup enthusiast and bunion advocate. Likes oranges, hates white lighting. ★★ Accessibility★★ If you require a companion ticket please get in touch via email at [email protected] Presented by Brighten The Corners. This is an 14+ event. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
The Bug Club

The Bug Club

28 Aug 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

The Bug Club's name does a good job of introducing the band and their music: a tight-knit, collaborative effort focussed on telling tales of the everyday that we often take for granted, shot through with humour and riffs-a-plenty. Comprising the creative trio of Sam Willmett (guitar/vocals), Tilly Harris (bass/vocals) & Dan Matthew (drums), The Bug Club formed in 2016 in the little-known rock n' roll hotbed that is Caldicot, Monmouthshire. The band were signed by Bingo Records in Autumn 2020, and released their first single 'We Don't Need Room For Lovin'' in Feb 2021. EPs Launching Moondream One and Pure Particles followed, along with standalone releases Intelectuals and Two Beauties. Initially championed by BBC 6 Music's Marc Riley, along with Adam Walton and Huw Stephens on Radio Cymru, The Bug Club have since earned the support of DJs, fellow artists and press worldwide. Sold-out tours across the UK and in Europe paved the way for a 2023 which will see the band play further afield to an ever-growing loyal fanbase, who can look forward to a number of new releases from the trio this year. Three groovy peas in a far out pod!
Out On The Floor

Out On The Floor

6 Dec 2025 - 6 Dec 2025

Nonsuchdjs and John Skelt present a night of Northern Soul, Tamla Motown and Crossover at St Stephen's Church on Saturday 6th December. Accessibility Ticket holders are eligible for a free companion ticket. After purchasing your accessibility ticket type, please contact DICE in the help centre to request your free companion ticket. Proof of need will be requested. Presented by Nonsuchdjs This is an 18+ event
Caswell- ‘break/bleed/blood’ Album Launch Show
Known for her captivating stage presence and commanding vocals, Caswell and her band has earned a reputation as a dynamic live act having supported Ed Sheeran on his Divide tour and made major festival appearances at Reading + Leeds and Latitude. Come and join us for an evening of ritual, release and renewal where you can be the first to hear Break/Bleed/Bloom in all its live glory. Special guests TBA. Accesibility Ticket holders are eligible for a free companion ticket. After purchasing your accessibility ticket type, please contact DICE in the help centre to request your free companion ticket. Proof of need will be requested. Presented by Caswell. This is an 14+ event. 14-17s must be accompanied by an adult.
Jack The Lad

Jack The Lad

20 Sept 2025 - 20 Sept 2025

JACK THE LAD / THE TARGETS / BLACKJACK / DJ Kevin Welham Jack the lad New CD/7 Inch Vinyl Release Launch Gig for the Revolution ep from the Ipswich band The targets Young Energetic Punksters from Portsmouth Blackjack Ipswich Rock n Roll, Rockabilly Covers DJ Kevin Welham Will be playing all SKA/Alternative Music all night. Accessibility Ticket holders are eligible for a free companion ticket. After purchasing your accessibility ticket type, please contact DICE in the help centre to request your free companion ticket. Proof of need will be requested. Presented by Viva Promotions This is an 14+ event. 14-17s must be accompanied by an adult.
Amen Breaks

Amen Breaks

16 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

A night of Breakbeat, Jungle and DnB accompanied by a live drummer. Get baptised by bass while celebrating the genre defining amen break in a church
Ata Kak

Ata Kak

20 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

Brighten The Corners Presents Ghanaian afropop pioneer Ata Kak at St Stephen's Church on Thursday 20th November 2025. Presented by Brighten The Corners. This is an 14+ event. 14-17s must be accompanied by an adult.

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