Music

Take a look at the big names announced to hit Suffolk in 2025

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80s megastar and Neighbours icon announced among Suffolk acts for 2025

Take a look at our gig gallery, of great gigs in times gone by

Take a look at our gig gallery, of great gigs in times gone by

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Can you remember when these big names performed in Suffolk?

Pub manager Andy Jarrett is planning the best August bank holiday weekend ever

Pub manager Andy Jarrett is planning the best August bank holiday weekend ever

Pub thanks regulars with free concerts, Ufford car rally and welly wanging

Acer Smith, Eva Mawson, Cal Fell, Edie Evans and Maggie Russell-Hoare at their last concert.

Acer Smith, Eva Mawson, Cal Fell, Edie Evans and Maggie Russell-Hoare at their last concert.

Young Reporter Final Quartet Performance For Young Musicians Poppy Young TMHS

Tributes paid to Suffolk legend and Cockney Rebel star Steve Harley, 73

Steve Harley performing on stage

Steve Harley performing on stage

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Suffolk-based Cockney Rebel star Steve Harley dies

1001 Músicas festival, Granada

1001 Músicas festival, Granada

Cultural attractions

The Alhambra in Granada, stages one of the most attractive music festivals in Spain

Martin Kemp will be bringing his DJ performance to Suffolk

Martin Kemp will be bringing his DJ performance to Suffolk

Spandau Ballet star bringing huge 80s party to Suffolk

Ed Sheeran's new album - (Subtract) has gone to number one

Ed Sheeran's new album - (Subtract) has gone to number one

Subtract adds up to sixth consecutive number one album for Ed Sheeran

Do you recognise these Suffolk locations in Ed Sheeran's new music videos?

Do you recognise these Suffolk locations in Ed Sheeran's new music videos?

Do you recognise these 10 Suffolk locations in Ed Sheeran's new music videos?

Rock stalwarts Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone, of The Zombies, with their certificate

Rock stalwarts Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone, of The Zombies, with their certificate

The Zombies longevity recognised at Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe

Here's what the critics are saying about Ed Sheeran's latest album Subtract

Here's what the critics are saying about Ed Sheeran's latest album Subtract

How the critics are rating Ed Sheeran's new album Subtract

Ed Sheeran on set for a music video in Lowestoft

Ed Sheeran on set for a music video in Lowestoft

Was Ed Sheeran's new music video filmed in Suffolk?

The best of Suffolk's young musicians are to showcase their talents at a concert at St Edmundsbury Cathedral this evening.

The best of Suffolk's young musicians are to showcase their talents at a concert at St Edmundsbury Cathedral this evening.

Children & Young People

Young Suffolk musicians to showcase their talents at cathedral concert

Mae Muller will perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool with the track I Wrote A Song

Mae Muller will perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool with the track I Wrote A Song

Mae Muller selected as UK's Eurovision Song Contest act

BCC Radio 2 have announced plans to replace PopMaster with new weekday quiz, Ten To The Top hosted by Gary Davies.

BCC Radio 2 have announced plans to replace PopMaster with new weekday quiz, Ten To The Top hosted by Gary Davies.

BBC Radio 2 axes Ken Bruce’s PopMaster replacing it with new weekday quiz

Tributes to Ipswich music legend Nik Wymer who has died aged 78

Tributes to Ipswich music legend Nik Wymer who has died aged 78

Tributes to Ipswich music legend Nik Wymer who has died aged 78

Ed Sheeran has been spotted recording parts of a new music video at a Suffolk beach

Ed Sheeran has been spotted recording parts of a new music video at a Suffolk beach

Ed Sheeran records music video for new album in Suffolk

Nik Kershaw performed at the Old Buckenham Hall 160th anniversary

Nik Kershaw performed at the Old Buckenham Hall 160th anniversary

Nik Kershaw among performers at 'special' 160th anniversary concert

The Great Leslie are supporting Franz Ferdinand in Manchester, with lead singer, Ollie Trevers (second left) coming from Suffolk

The Great Leslie are supporting Franz Ferdinand in Manchester, with lead singer, Ollie Trevers (second left) coming from Suffolk

Suffolk singer to support Franz Ferdinand on tour

Councillor Harry Richardson marks the handover of keys for 11 Market Place to Shelia Ravenscroft

Councillor Harry Richardson marks the handover of keys for 11 Market Place to Shelia Ravenscroft

Iconic Suffolk music venue set for expansion

John with dancing dolls made by Fred Whiting, with Katie in the background playing melodeon.

John with dancing dolls made by Fred Whiting, with Katie in the background playing melodeon.

Tributes paid to well known Suffolk folk music stalwart

A seventies band from Mildenhall recently reunited with four of their members - and are now set to be reunited with their long-lost fifth member

A seventies band from Mildenhall recently reunited with four of their members - and are now set to be reunited with their long-lost fifth member

Seventies band reunited after search for long-lost fifth member

Famed Ipswich artist Nik Kershaw has hit out at an American politician after he used one of his songs at a Republican rally.

Famed Ipswich artist Nik Kershaw has hit out at an American politician after he used one of his songs at a Republican rally.

Suffolk pop star Nik Kershaw's anger as Trump rally uses his song

Suffolk and Royal Anglian OCA (Ols Comrades Association) member Phil Hubert, who has now played his 85th Last Post.

Suffolk and Royal Anglian OCA (Ols Comrades Association) member Phil Hubert, who has now played his 85th Last Post.

Christchurch Park

Ipswich bugler's 'sense of pride' to have played Last Post 85 times

Laura Wright sings the national anthems on day three of the third LV= Insurance Test match at the Kia Oval, London

Laura Wright sings the national anthems on day three of the third LV= Insurance Test match at the Kia Oval, London

'A moment I'll never forget': Suffolk soprano on historic anthem rendition

Ipswich singer and songwriter Tony James Shelvin

Ipswich singer and songwriter Tony James Shelvin

Well-known Ipswich singer will tour Suffolk libraries

Arctic Monkeys while they recorded their seventh album, 'The Car', at Butley Priory near Woodbridge

Arctic Monkeys while they recorded their seventh album, 'The Car', at Butley Priory near Woodbridge

Suffolk venue that hosted Arctic Monkeys hoping more artists follow suit

(L-R) Matt Helders, Alex Turner Jamie Cook and Nick O'Malley from Arctic Monkeys with their awards in the press room at the 2014 Brit Awards at the O2 Arena, London

(L-R) Matt Helders, Alex Turner Jamie Cook and Nick O'Malley from Arctic Monkeys with their awards in the press room at the 2014 Brit Awards at the O2 Arena, London

Release date confirmed for new Arctic Monkeys album recorded in Suffolk

Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong performed his take on Ibiza classics to huge crowds at the final instalment of Newmarket Nights.

Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong performed his take on Ibiza classics to huge crowds at the final instalment of Newmarket Nights.

Newmarket Nights

Pete Tong draws Newmarket Nights to a close with evening of Ibiza classics

Essii has had over a million views on her son on YouTube, and now has two management teams in London and LA

Essii has had over a million views on her son on YouTube, and now has two management teams in London and LA

West Suffolk College

From Ipswich to LA: 20-year-old Suffolk singer's meteoric rise

Members of the WAMfest team Laura Locke, Alison Miller and Sally Jacobs.

Members of the WAMfest team Laura Locke, Alison Miller and Sally Jacobs.

Popular women's festival returning to Felixstowe for second year running

Pupils from Bacton Primary School hit the stage at the Regal Theatre as part of the Jubilant! mini youth festival

Pupils from Bacton Primary School hit the stage at the Regal Theatre as part of the Jubilant! mini youth festival

'Amazing' entertainment from over 200 children at youth festival

Angela and Kenton Linghorn-Baker at Sax Community Fest.

Angela and Kenton Linghorn-Baker at Sax Community Fest.

'We're so pleased to be back': Community festival returns to Suffolk town

Paradise Gardens has announced its lineup for September 2022

Paradise Gardens has announced its lineup for September 2022

Festival to bring reggae, hip hop and techno stars to Norfolk

The return of Framlingham Gala was a big success following a two-year absence due to Covid

The return of Framlingham Gala was a big success following a two-year absence due to Covid

Framlingham Gala Fest makes welcome return after two-year absence

Lead singer of The Script Danny O'Donoghue serenades the fans at Newmarket Races on Friday night

Lead singer of The Script Danny O'Donoghue serenades the fans at Newmarket Races on Friday night

The Script rock Newmarket Nights two years later than planned

A Stowmarket student has been announced as the special guest of a concert at St Edmundsbury Cathedral after being talent-spotted at her school prizegiving.

A Stowmarket student has been announced as the special guest of a concert at St Edmundsbury Cathedral after being talent-spotted at her school prizegiving.

'Unbelievable opportunity' for Suffolk student performing with chart-topping singer

Legendary music producer Brian Eno, who was born in Melton

Legendary music producer Brian Eno, who was born in Melton

New Suffolk festival will celebrate town's Brian Eno connections

An autograph book featuring the signatures of all four Beatles members will be going for auction in Stowmarket

An autograph book featuring the signatures of all four Beatles members will be going for auction in Stowmarket

Fab Four signatures up for auction in Suffolk

Sir Robert Hitcham's Primary School in Framlingham was opened to the public after it was helped pay for, by the Ed Sheeran guitar raffle.

Sir Robert Hitcham's Primary School in Framlingham was opened to the public after it was helped pay for, by the Ed Sheeran guitar raffle.

Ed's guitar raffle pays for new Music Ark in primary school

Tori McKew will be kicking off a UK summer festival tour, staring in Ipswich for Music Day before going to Wales.

Tori McKew will be kicking off a UK summer festival tour, staring in Ipswich for Music Day before going to Wales.

Ipswich singer to perform UK festival tour after scoring club hit

The stages and marquees going up in preparation for the First Light Festival 2022.

The stages and marquees going up in preparation for the First Light Festival 2022.

East Suffolk Council

First Light Festival 2022: 'Come together and reunite' on the beach

The collection amassed a total of £465,784.

The collection amassed a total of £465,784.

Almost half a million pounds raised at John Peel auction

Crowds enjoying Bardfest in 2019

Crowds enjoying Bardfest in 2019

Bardfest: How a tiny village festival in Suffolk grew to host 8,000 people

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds performance

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds performance

Theatre Royal launches exciting new season of top shows

Debfest will be returning to Debenham this weekend

Debfest will be returning to Debenham this weekend

'Fabulous' village festival set to return with live music and entertainment

Ipswich's drum prodigy Nandi Bushell performed at the Queen's Platinum Party at the Palace last night.

Ipswich's drum prodigy Nandi Bushell performed at the Queen's Platinum Party at the Palace last night.

'Wow!' - Ipswich drummer Nandi on performing at Buckingham Palace Jubilee party

Ed Sheeran met Queen Elizabeth II backstage at The Diamond Jubilee Concert

Ed Sheeran met Queen Elizabeth II backstage at The Diamond Jubilee Concert

Ed Sheeran reveals Golden Jubilee inspired him to become musician

Children in Woodbridge celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in 2012

Children in Woodbridge celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in 2012

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

7 of Suffolk's biggest events to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee

A VW festival with live music and lots of activities is coming to Suffolk

A VW festival with live music and lots of activities is coming to Suffolk

Volkswagen festival with live music coming to Stowmarket next month

Ed Sheeran could become the first British billionaire after his net worth increased by £40million

Ed Sheeran could become the first British billionaire after his net worth increased by £40million

Ed Sheeran could become first British musician billionaire

'Edmund: The Legend of a King' was first performed in November 2019 in Amboise, France.

'Edmund: The Legend of a King' was first performed in November 2019 in Amboise, France.

Saint Edmund musical celebration coming to Suffolk

Breeze's new single, 'Pretty Tough Girl,' was co-written with Harley Moon Kemp, the daughter of Martin.

Breeze's new single, 'Pretty Tough Girl,' was co-written with Harley Moon Kemp, the daughter of Martin.

Stonham Barns to support country pop singer's musical journey