JUDGE JULES: 90’s vs 00’s Dance Anthems – RIGHT HERE IN STOWMARKET! (18)

FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER

He’s one DJ that has been there, done it, and done it all again. For almost three decades Judge Jules has led the way in the world of dance music. Since kicking off his career behind the decks in 1987, Judge Jules has ticked every box as a DJ, producer, promoter, A&R, radio presenter, taste-maker and, more recently, a music specialist lawyer. And for one night only…he’s right here in Stowmarket!

Doors: 19:45

Tickets: £22.75

Roving Crows

SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER

Roving Crows play with genuine passion, energy and soul, pushing the boundaries of the Celtic Folk genre. If you like folk, dancing, and high-energy gigs, they're a must-see at the JPC, a mix of fiery, Celtic-inspired fiddle, conscious, intelligent lyrics, backed by solid, thumping rhythms and driving, innovative bass!

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £12 Adv.

Izzie Yardley

WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER

Izzie Yardley is a singer, lyricist and multi-instrumentalist, crafting detailed songs laced with imagination, emotion and beguiling complexity. Her music draws from British folk traditions as well as the jazz and classical music she grew up on. This gig is a great opportunity to see a critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter in our intimate venue at 11 Market Place!

Bar open: 18:30

Music start: 20:00

Tickets: £6 Adv.

Toby Lee

FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER

Toby Lee has been described as the leading light of the old-soul nu-blues scene. Young Blues Musician of the Year for the 3rd time, the youngest ever performer in the UK Blues Hall of Fame, he has been a Gibson Artist since the age of ten. If you’re a fan of the blues, this one’s a must-see!

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £16 Adv.

The Undercover Hippy

SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER

The Undercover Hippy's music is best described as politically driven acoustic roots reggae folk-hop, with feel good vibes and a sly sense of humour. The live show is high energy, interactive, and always leaves the crowd begging for more. Devoted fans travel the length of the UK for shows, so we're happy to be able to host them right here in Stowmarket!

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £17.50 Adv.

When Rivers Meet

SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER

Critically acclaimed blues-rock duo, When Rivers Meet, are coming to the JPC this October, a year after releasing their latest album 'Aces Are High.'

The last five years have brought both public and critical acclaim. They were named 'Band Of The Year' for three consecutive years, earning them a spot in the UK Blues Hall of Fame, and the title of 'Best New Band' from the UK's largest rock radio station.

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £20 Adv.

The Whole Shebang

TUESDAY 15TH OCTOBER

Our very own Whole Shebang Open Mic Night returns with another fine evening of whimsical, homegrown, organic live entertainment! Join us as a performer or an audience member; we guarantee fun either way.

Doors: 19:30

FREE ENTRY

Let's Bop!

WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

Do you love to dance but no longer get a chance? Get your mojo back on the dance floor with Let’s Bop! For women 18 to 80!

Simply turn up & dance, on your own or with friends!

Event start: 19:30

Tickets: £7 Adv.

Rona Mac

WEDNESDAY 23RD OCTOBER

This month brings you two fabulous gigs at 11 Market Place! Rona Mac will be showcasing her new album 'Honeymilk and Heavy Weather' as part of her album tour. Having recently played support for Willy Mason, Billie Marten, Katy J Pearson, Bess Atwell and Dan Mangan, she's successfully carving her own pathway as a queer alt-folk artist.

Music Start: 19:30

Tickets: £6 Adv.

An Evening With Glyn Johns

THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER

The JPC is excited to present an evening with Glyn Johns, the producer and sound engineer who worked on classic albums with the Rolling Stones, The Who, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Eagles, and more! Get an insight into the life of the man who was there for some of the most important moments in rock and roll history. The evening will include a Q&A and an introduction to the Glyn Johns Exhibition running in the JPC Ballroom for 2 weeks from 28th October.

“Glyn Johns was there. He was there at some of the most important recording sessions in rock and roll.” – Sir Paul McCartney

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £5

Fairport Convention 24

FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER

Join us at the JPC for Fairport Convention's 57th anniversary! As part of their Autumn tour, Fairport will be performing a mix of long-established favourites and some surprises from albums old and new.

Fairport Convention is an award winning British folk-rock band featuring Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar and vocals, Ric Sanders on violin, Chris Leslie on bouzouki, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and vocals.

Doors: 19:00

Tickets: £28.50 Adv.

The Kubricks.

SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER

The Kubricks are back at the John Peel Centre!

Formed in London, The Kubricks are a seven-piece band who mix ska, reggae, and infectious melodic pop. They're a must-see band in the ska genre.

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £15 Adv.

Ghost of The Toll Point Light

30TH & 31ST OCTOBER

Set in a lighthouse off the coast of East Anglia, Ghost of The Toll Point Light, in the context of a good old-fashioned ghost story, also explores questions around why people seek seclusion, some as a means of escape or of atonement, some as a way of finding peace or achieving enlightenment.

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £14, U21 £10

Drink & Draw

@11 Market Place

THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER

A halloween special stress-busting workshop at our bar at 11 Market Place. With the expert guidance of Jilly Roberts, this fun, welcoming session is designed to ground and connect you with your surroundings and the group!

Event start: 18:00

Tickets: £20 (first drink included)

Kregel

SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

This Limburg-based threesome with current or former members of, among others, Vandal X and Flipo Mancini, produce a completely unique sound, with guitars referring to both postpunk and the guitar-bands of the 80s, but also with intelligent lyrics in Dutch, delicately analyzing the absurdity of our present-day society.

Doors: 19:30

Event start: 20:00

Sunny Sweeney

Sunny Sweeney is coming to the JPC with music born from the rich musical traditions of Texas and Tennessee. She's a genre-bending, songwriting spitfire touring with her fifth studio album, Married Alone, the follow-up to 2017’s critically acclaimed Trophy.

“As they left the stage, it took us all a moment to move, perhaps processing what a truly special night we had just experienced; every bit worth the seventeen year wait.”-FATEA (On 2023 UK Tour)

Freya Beer

FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER

Hailed as a “raw and thrilling talent”, Freya Beer is a singer-songwriter from West London. Inspired by art, literature, alternative fashion and music, Freya distils her disparate influences through a gothic soul and devil-may-care spirit that dares to dream in the darkness.

"Freya Beer is the future pop diva, the 21st-century post-punk torch singer you will all fall in love with.”

- John Robb, Louder Than war

Doors: 7:30

Tickets: £10 Adv.

Hoedown Showdown (PG)

Throw on those cowboy hats, two step into your boots n head on down to the Hoedown Showdown!!

Country music, lip syncs, prizes to be won!

Come and join us for a great country themed night, promoted by the successful "Big Night Out" events.

EMERGE 13/11/24

WEDNESDAY 13TH NOVEMBER

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! Support your local music scene and discover new artists to follow!

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £5 Adv.

Chantel McGregor (solo gig)

Blues-rock singer/songwriter, Chantel McGregor, is currently writing for her third studio album, and debuting some of the new tracks on her tour throughout the UK. Join us for Chantel's solo gig, just her and her guitar, on the JPC stage this November!

In previous years, she stepped out in the pro-musician world and her stunning live performances demonstrated that she had the ability to perform rock for the new age, played by a musician born with an effortless virtuosity. Since then, she has built a loyal and growing fan base who follow her every move.

Mulholland Jive & Fred's House

Come and see two fabulous bands double headlining at the JPC this November! Mulholland Jive will start the night performing as a 9-piece band, a rotating roster of superhuman musicians, bringing Mulholland Jive’s lively instrumental funk-jazz-rock to life. Award-winning Fred's House, 70’s West Coast inspired folk/rock will be on next, a group of musicians who have the rare ability to sweep you away with their gorgeous harmonies, moving lyrics, infectious melodies and uplifting grooves. Among their many influences are the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Lissie and Janice Joplin.

The Beat

We're proud to announce iconic ska band "The Beat" are coming to the JPC! The band cross 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 most popular and influential bands of the British ska movement.

The Beat kept scoring hits with tunes that have now become so popular that it’s hard to remember a time when they didn’t exist, such as Mirror in the Bathroom, Hands Off… She’s Mine, Too Nice To Talk To, Save it for Later, I Confess, Stand Down Margaret, and their serene cover of Andy William’s Can’t Get Used To Losing You.

The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr continue to perform all the classic hits in their dynamic live shows  

Spizzenergi

FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER

We're excited to announce punk/new-wave band, Spizzenergi, at the John Peel Centre this November! Formed January 1979, led by vocalist/guitarist Spizz, and with almost yearly name changes, you may know as Athletico Spizz 80, Spizzoil or The Spizzles.

Notably, Spizzenergi were the first band to top the then newly created UK Indie Chart early in 1980 with their single “Where’s Captain Kirk?“.

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £14 Adv.

Merry Hell

SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER

Award-winning Merry Hell are all about sharing hope and togetherness with joyful, uplifting folk-rock. They'll be performing 6 well-received albums worth of energetic music at the JPC so get ready to dance - we don't think you'll be able to resist!

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £14 Adv./ £17 OTD

Alice Armstrong

THURSDAY 28TH NOVEMBER

UK Contemporary Blues Artist of the Year Alice Armstrong blends modern Soul, Blues, Funk, and Rock n’ Roll, performing across the UK and mainland Europe.

Prepare for a show that will leave you laughing, crying, and dancing all the way home!

Doors: 19:30
Tickets: £14 Adv.

Lady Nade

FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER

Lady Nade’s music defies easy categorization, blending Folk, Americana, Soul, Jazz, Blues, and Roots, into a captivating tapestry. Her compositions explore themes of love, friendship, loss, and hope, resonating with a global audience. Each song is a work of art, accompanied by a recipe crafted to mirror each of her song’s essence.

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £18 Adv.

Jo Carley & The Old Dry Skulls

SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER

Jo Carley and The Old Dry Skulls - an upbeat dose of Blues, Skiffle, Calypso and Rockabilly with a creepy vaudeville twist.  Music that makes people wanna shake their bones!

Doors: 19:30
Tickets: £12

Beau Bowen

FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER

"If you’re looking for something punchy, neoclassical, semi-abstract, something that leans toward strong musical flavours, you can’t go amiss with the avant-garde duo Beau Bowen!

Beau Bowen are today’s missing link with the eternal heartbeat within artistic performance and musical expression!"

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £10 Adv.

Blackbeard's Tea Party

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 wooden legs – 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 of reprobates hit the stage.

David Gedge Acoustic Duo

SUNDAY 15TH DECEMBER

A rare opportunity to see David Gedge playing Wedding Present songs in an intimate setting!

This 60-minute set will feature David on acoustic guitar and Wedding Present guitarist Rachael Wood on electric, and showcase a different approach to performing tracks from the band’s extensive catalogue.

Tickets: £24 Adv./ £27 OTD

Father Brown & The Curse of The Christmas Fairy

The Suffolk village of Dangleford is hanging by a thread! As Xmas approaches, its veneer of civility is cracking, like last year's Yule Log. A series of poison pen letters, signed "The Christmas Fairy", threaten to expose corruption at the heart of village life. As the mulled wine simmers, old grudges reach boiling point. Even Father Brown's renowned frosted plums may fail to get the party going! He must use all his wits to stop the midwinter madness snowballing into…a snowball of terror!

Common Ground present another of their much-loved festive comedy mysteries.

eXTC (18)

For almost four decades, XTC fans could only dream of witnessing the sensational XTC classic songbook played live.

That dream has now become a reality. XTC’s legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band eXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).

Emerging out of the post-punk and new-wave explosion of the late 70s. XTC experienced global success, touring with the likes of The Police and Talking Heads. Sadly, their legions of loyal fans would be left in limbo, when in 1982 XTC stopped touring, becoming a studiobased entity. Now, forty years on, those loyal fans can once again experience all the XTC classics performed live to audiences across the globe.

eXTC– XTCs Terry Chambers and friends take you on a journey through time as they work their way through the XTC back catalogue including the hits, Senses Working Overtime, Making Plans for Nigel, Sgt Rock, Life Begins at the Hop, Dear God, Mayor of Simpleton, and many more!

eXTC–XTCs Terry Chambers and Friends capture all the raw energy and hype of XTC’s heyday, with their sensational energetic live performances.

eXTC honors the legacy of XTC’s past, as it shapes its own future, with new material already in the works.

Alongside Terry, eXTC features frontman Steve Hampton (lead vocal & guitar – Joe Jackson, The Vapors and Dead Crow Road) and Terry Lines (bass & vocals – The Rams and Dead Crow Road).

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Doors at 19:30, show starts at 20:00