John Peel Centre for Creative Arts

22/11/2025

We're looking for emerging musicians to play the JPC in 2026!

Whether you're a solo act or a full band, Emerge is your chance to connect with fellow musicians and perform original music at the JPC.

It's a platform for brand-new or well-established original music, and you only need 20 minutes of material. We pay £50 per set, and book 3-4 bands per night.

How to apply:
Email [email protected] with a short intro, a link to your music, and any questions you have.

We can’t wait to hear what you’re creating!

21/11/2025

Punk turns 50 in June 2026 and it's only fitting that we've gone full pelt with an entire week of music and art at the John Peel Centre 🎸

We've got some very exciting things in the works which will be announced throughout next week, so stay tuned (we don't think you'll be disappointed).

Keep an eye on so you don't miss out 👀

21/11/2025

Celebrate Christmas at the John Peel Centre with live music, theatre, community events, singalongs, festive food & drink, and more! 🎁🔔

20/11/2025

✨ New for Stowmarket Christmas Fayre 2025! ✨

Introducing our Christmas Trail 🎄

Pick up a trail sheet from Event Control or any partner location, explore the fayre, and hunt for the hidden letters across the event. Put them together to reveal a festive word!

Once you’ve completed the trail, head back to Event Control (in the town centre near the Memorial Clock) to collect a small prize - while stocks last.

A fun festive activity for all ages… happy exploring! 🎅✨

20/11/2025

Just under a week to go until the Colours Fashion Show, raising money for St Mary's Church, Mendlesham! Your chance to shop at big high street brands at up to 70% off, while also supporting a great cause 🤩

Tickets at johnpeelcentre.com

Wednesday 26th November, 6:30pm, £10

19/11/2025

Amazing response from all of y'all! Keep your eyes peeled for 2026 dates if you've missed out on this one 🙌

🤠 THAT'S A WRAP, FOLKS! Our final 2025 show is SOLD OUT! 🐄🏜️🐮🎻

We're closing out the year with a BANG at the John Peel Arts Centre in Stowmarket on November 28th - and you legends have completely sold us out!

What an incredible year it's been! Thank you to everyone who's come out, dressed up, danced their boots off, and made every single HOEDOWN SHOWDOWN event absolutely unforgettable.

🗓️ FINAL 2025 EVENT - SOLD OUT
📍 28TH NOVEMBER - John Peel Arts Centre, Stowmarket

If you've got tickets, we cannot WAIT to see you there for one last epic country celebration before the year ends!

And for everyone asking... YES, we're back in 2026 with even MORE dates! Keep your eyes peeled for announcements coming very soon.

Here's to an amazing 2025 and an even bigger 2026! 🥂
See you on the dance floor, Stowmarket! 🤠

19/11/2025

This Friday the iconic UK Garage singer Sweet Female Attitude hits the JPC stage! She'll be performing her hit song Flowers, as well as singing over all the UKG classics for you all 🎉 That's not all, we've lined up who will be packing the dancefloor from the start, as well as providing some outrageous blends to keep you vibing after 😍 tickets at johnpeelcentre.com, see you all there 🥳

18/11/2025

The B Side music quiz is coming up fast, this Thursday 20th November in fact! £1 per person, teams up to 6, have you got what it takes to win? Bar open from 6:30 for food, drinks and coffees! See you there 🥳
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17/11/2025

We've got some great gigs coming up this week including Garage artist Sweet Female Attitude and exciting punk duo Gans! Discover more at johnpeelcentre.com

15/11/2025

.on.toast's John Peel story! 👏

15/11/2025

A special evening with .on.toast & last night, thank you 💙