BIG NIGHT OUT - 80s & 90s (18)

SATURDAY 27TH JULY

Never Forget are here once again with another fun-filled Big Night Out! These events have been a huge success in the past with nostalgia-inducing live DJ & host, dance battles, mass singalongs, lip-sync battles, competitions, and more!

Event start: 20:00

Tickets: from £13.20

Writers' Group

@11 Market Place

WEDNESDAY 28TH AUGUST

Discuss your writing in an informal, friendly, and supportive environment with our new writer’s group! Whatever kind of writing you enjoy (poetry, short stories, non-fiction, novels…) and whatever your aspirations and level of experience, we’d love to see you there.

Event start: 19:30

FREE ENTRY

JPC Record Fair!

SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST

The JPC Record Fair is back on Saturday 3rd August! Cool space, great vibes, friendly vendors, with around 20 tables of LPs,CDs, 12″, 7″ rare 45s and collectables. Catch live DJ's, grab a drink from our licensed bar, or pop next door to our new Cafe/bar at 11 Market Place for lunch and a coffee.

Event: 10:00-15:00

FREE ENTRY

The Whole Shebang

TUESDAY 6TH AUGUST

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

Liz Jones

@11 Market Place

WEDNESDAY 7TH AUGUST

Be a part of the JPC's journey as we host our first evening music gig at 11! Relax, grab a drink, and enjoy music from Scotland-based singer-songwriter Liz Jones. Think 60s rock and blues but with Liz's own unique blend of genres.

Bar open: 18:00
Music starts: 19:30

Tickets: £5 Adv.

Ruts DC (Viva Promotions) (18)

FRIDAY 9TH AUGUST

Hosted by Viva Productions

From the remnants of the original RUTS, synonymous with John Peel himself and his early Peel Sessions, this band became trailblazers of the Punk era!

With thunderous riffs and hypnotic basslines, their fusion of Punk & Reggae, they entertained a worldwide audience.

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £20 Adv.

Drink & Draw

@11 Market Place

THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST

A new monthly stress-busting workshop at our cool new 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)

China Crisis

FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST

New wave and synth-pop legends China Crisis were part of a wave of Liverpool bands which emerged from the post-punk scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Doors: 19:30
Tickets: £27.50 Adv.

Chantel McGregor

THURSDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER

Blues-rock singer-songwriter, Chantel McGregor, is known for her effortless guitar skills and stunning live performances. Catch her at the JPC this year with some old favourites as well as new tracks from her third studio album!

Doors: 19:30
Tickets: £18 Adv.

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Karma Sheen

FRIDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

Karma Sheen is a psychedelic Sufi rock band from London. They're bringing an eclectic mix of nostalgic 60’s psychedelia inspired music mixed with the flair of 90’s grunge coupled together with Indian classical sounds and Sufi inspired lyrics to the JPC!

Doors: 19:30

Event start: 20:00

Tickets: £10 Adv.

Baka Beyond

FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

Baka Beyond fuse African and Celtic music into a vibrant, dance-inducing mix. Inspired by the Baka Pygmies of Cameroon, local founders Martin Cradick and Su Hart have shared their spirit globally. The band includes members from Sierra Leone, Congo and Ireland and embodies the unifying power of music!

Doors: 19:30

Tickets: £15 Adv.

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.

Dead High Wire

THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER

Dead High Wire is a Belgian threesome and an 'Independent cross-over band blending post-punk and new wave.' They create their own unique sound specialising in cold guitar riffs, melodic bass lines and tight rhythms!

Doors: 19:30

Show start: 20:00

EATMT Evening Concert at JPC

The John Peel Centre are proud to be hosting an Evening Concert as a part of Traditional Music Day 2024!

The evening will include a Stepdance Tribute at 7.15pm followed by Evening Concert featuring Jackie Oates, Damien Barber, The Norfolk Broads, Finn Collinson & Archie Churchill-Moss, Harbour Lights Trio at the John Peel Centre.

• If you have received a promo code as part of the Friends of EATMT, please call our Box Office to claim your discount!
• Please note that if you have bought a discount ticket, you may be asked for proof of age on the door
• All U18s MUST be accompanied by an adult

EATMT Mix & Match

The John Peel Centre are proud to be hosting an Evening Concert as a part of Traditional Music Day 2024!

Mix and Match tickets include access to:

Stepdance Tribute at 7.15pm followed by Evening Concert featuring Jackie Oates, Damien Barber, The Norfolk Broads, Finn Collinson & Archie Churchill-Moss, Harbour Lights Trio at the John Peel Centre.

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Evening Concert featuring Mike Bettison & Dan Quinn, Peter & Barbara Snape, Bill Murray, Mary Humphreys & Anahata, Ellen Mitchell, Katie Howson & Roger Digby at the Royal British Legion.

• If you have received a promo code as part of the Friends of EATMT, please call our Box Office to claim your discount!
• Please note that if you have bought a discount ticket, you may be asked for proof of age on the door
• All U18s MUST be accompanied by an adult

EATMT Evening Concert at RBL

The evening will include a Concert featuring Mike Bettison & Dan Quinn, Peter & Barbara Snape, Bill Murray, Mary Humphreys & Anahata, Ellen Mitchell, Katie Howson & Roger Digby at the Royal British Legion.

• If you have received a promo code as part of the Friends of EATMT, please call our Box Office to claim your discount!
• Please note that if you have bought a discount ticket, you may be asked for proof of age on the door
• All U18s MUST be accompanied by an adult

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

Exclusive DJ Set + Support.

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.

Widley recognised for influencing an entire generation with residencies on both Kiss FM and BBC Radio 1, to this day the Judge continues to be on the playlists of millions with his weekly radio show The Global Warm Up, which notches up 750,000 downloads every week via his podcast and is broadcast on over 80 stations around the world.

As a pioneer of the club scene, his passion and persona behind the decks coupled with crowd connection and unrivalled track selection has earned Judge Jules a hardcore fanbase and unforgettable sets week-in week-out at the world’s most iconic clubs and festivals, including the UK’s Gatecrasher, Ministry of Sound, Global Gathering and Creamfields, as well as in countless overseas countries.

In the studio, Judge Jules has released over 200 tracks, including 15 UK top 40 national charts hits, with countless more gracing the upper reaches of the dance charts. In the last three years alone, he’s had over 12 releases on iconic labels like Coldharbour, Sirup, Armada and his own imprint, Judgement. As a respected taste-maker, he’s also mixed now-legendary compilations for Ministry of Sound, Universal and Warner Bros, racking up over 3 million sales between them. Compilations considered timeless snapshots of the scene. And for one night only…he’s right here in Stowmarket!

Roving Crows

Roving Crows have been carving out their niche in the UK folk music scene since early 2009.  

Over ten years, and evolving incarnations, Roving Crows have cultivated an arresting, singular sound that pushes the boundaries of the Celtic Folk genre. The band play with genuine passion, energy and soul. Vital and vibrant, a must-see live act who showcase a mix of fiery, Celtic-inspired fiddle, conscious, intelligent lyrics, backed by solid, thumping rhythms and driving, innovative bass.  Roving Crows tour extensively across the UK and Europe, taking on injustice and societal imbalance with their lyrics and always creating a vibrant atmosphere with their lively show. Roving Crows comprises; strong lead vocals and 4 part harmonies, guitar, fiddle, bass and drums.

Toby Lee

TOBY LEE is the leading light of the old-soul nu-blues scene. He’s just been confirmed as Young Blues Musician of the Year for the 3rd time and the youngest ever performer in the UK Blues Hall of Fame.

Toby is a special guest with Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra throughout 2024 performing Summer dates with fellow guest Imelda May and the Autumn Tour with Marc

Almond as well as playing shows with his own band including Glastonbury, Black Deer and Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Toby’s band will also be playing festivals in Croatia, Norway and France. He will play over 100 shows in 2024.

Toby’s new album ‘House on Fire’ will be released in the Autumn alongside his own UK tour.

Toby has shared the stage with a host of guitar stars including Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Peter Frampton and Slash and has appeared alongside his hero, Joe Bonamassa at the Royal Albert Hall and on Joe’s famed Mediterranean Blues Cruise.

Toby has been a Gibson Artist since the age of ten and is endorsed by Blackstar Amplification and D’Addario Strings.

‘Sometimes the stars align for a young musician and a story writes itself’

The Undercover Hippy

Billy Rowan aka The Undercover Hippy has been performing at festivals since 2008, working his way up from being a solo singer-songwriter playing in small marquee stages, to now having a full band of incredible musicians and playing main-stages at some of the UK’s best independent festivals. The band have been regulars at Glastonbury, Boomtown, Electric Picnic, Eden Festival in Scotland and Beautiful Days, plus many more around the UK and Europe. They also tour extensively in the UK twice a year, playing to packed venues from Edinburgh to Penzance.

The 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, audibly singing along with every chorus.

“Like the love-child of Steel Pulse, Kate Tempest, and The Sleaford Mods” Tom Robinson, BBC6Music

“A solemn reminder that even the most powerful are fallible” Record of The Week – Camden New Journal

“The band lit up the venue with their tongue-in-cheek yet poignant music” ClunkMag Review

When Rivers Meet

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.'

Aces Are High’ was recorded by the river in the depths of Suffolk. Little did they know about the hurricane-strength surge of support that would carry them to become the first Independent Rock/Blues Band to have a Top 10 in the UK Official Album Charts.

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.

“Blimey, this is impressive.” – Powerplay Magazine

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
Show start: 19:30

Tickets: £28.50 Adv.

The Kubricks.

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.

Ghost of The Toll Point Light

The year is 1900 - the dawn of a new century. Young Jack Grimes arrives to take up his post as assistant to the keeper of the Toll Point Light, off the coast of East Anglia.

Isaac Troop has been keeper at Toll Point for 20 years, without the need of an assistant. His self-imposed solitude is threatened by the new arrival - is he there to assist or to replace him?

Guessing that his bosses at Trinity House have doubts about his mental fitness, he hesitates to tell Grimes about the other inhabitant of the lighthouse, as that would likely mean the end of his career.  But Isaac is not the only one disturbed by the newcomer.

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.

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.

Doors: 7:30

Tickets: £10 Adv.

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  

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.