John Peel Centre for Creative Arts

John Peel Centre for Creative Arts The John Peel Centre is a vibrant grassroots live music venue and community space based in Suffolk.

The John Peel Centre for Creative Arts is an ambitious project to provide a lasting tribute to the life and career of the much-loved broadcaster and create a high quality, community-owned, Arts Centre in the heart of Suffolk. The team behind the project set out to bring an unused and decaying historic building back into use and create an inspirational environment to foster the creative energy of l

ocal people and enable wider enjoyment of the arts. We want to help people to access and participate in cultural activities and events. Our goal is to see more members of the community able to participate in and enjoy the benefits of pursuing their own artistic endeavours and supporting the efforts of others. Please send all enquiries regarding hires and bookings to [email protected]

There's still tickets left for 's Soul Scene on the 8th of March! Just £8.50 for a great night of 70s/80s Soul & Disco w...
15/02/2025

There's still tickets left for 's Soul Scene on the 8th of March! Just £8.50 for a great night of 70s/80s Soul & Disco with a little bit of northern soul, Motown, and 80s Soulful House! 🤩

Dance music fans.. Tonight is made for you! Livin' Joy will be performing top hits "Dreamer", "Don't Stop Moving" and "F...
15/02/2025

Dance music fans.. Tonight is made for you! Livin' Joy will be performing top hits "Dreamer", "Don't Stop Moving" and "Follow The Rules", alongside DJ Flipper bringing the 90s and 00s Dance Classics! Doors 19:15, very few tickets remaining at johnpeelcentre.com
See you in the dance 🕺💃

13/02/2025

Tickets are now available for The Non-Psychic 'Psychic' Show - John Peel Centre, Stowmarket - With Stowmarket Carnival at John Peel Centre for Creative Arts, on Saturday 1st March 2025. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

Announcing the support for tomorrow night!South of Polaris blend the fiery soul of southern Spain’s Flamenco traditions ...
13/02/2025

Announcing the support for tomorrow night!

South of Polaris blend the fiery soul of southern Spain’s Flamenco traditions with a passion for Folk, Rock, and Theatrical influences.

"Bursting with originality and invention, these poetic outpourings by South of Polaris are sublime, intricate and precise." - Alan Ritson, Fine Folk, Lincoln 106.3fm

At the JPC on the 24th April - a rock’n’roll sensation from the word go, Danish-Brazilian The Courettes are back with th...
10/02/2025

At the JPC on the 24th April - a rock’n’roll sensation from the word go, Danish-Brazilian The Courettes are back with their fourth and best album to date – ‘The Soul Of… The Fabulous Courettes’ 🤩

Tickets available now at johnpeelcentre.com

John Crace has been the Guardian’s political sketch writer for the last ten years and is one of the paper’s most loved c...
08/02/2025

John Crace has been the Guardian’s political sketch writer for the last ten years and is one of the paper’s most loved columnists. See him at the JPC this March for a talk as part of his book launch for Taking The Lead, a satirical memoir from the eyes of his beloved dog, Herbie 🐾

Home Cooked Blues are hosting their album launch at the JPC next month! Get ready to be entertained by the foot-stomping...
08/02/2025

Home Cooked Blues are hosting their album launch at the JPC next month! Get ready to be entertained by the foot-stomping riffs of the homemade 3-string guitars, the smooth female vocals and blues harp, bass and cajon drum 😍

After many requests, we're happy to announce the next gig in 11 Market Place will be Grace Calver! She's been named as “...
07/02/2025

After many requests, we're happy to announce the next gig in 11 Market Place will be Grace Calver! She's been named as “one to watch” by BBC Introducing and has won the Breakthrough Artist Award at Cambridge radio’s NMG (New Music Generator) awards for 2024.

Music will start at 8 - join us for a great night! 😍

We've got a Northern Soul & Motown night coming up in April! 4 hours of non stop Northern Soul and Motown from vinyl DJs...
06/02/2025

We've got a Northern Soul & Motown night coming up in April! 4 hours of non stop Northern Soul and Motown from vinyl DJs Mark Purdy, Martin Topley, Alan Monsey, and Neil Randall. Join us, dance, and enjoy the music and the open bar!

06/02/2025

🔥 GIN ANNIE – FIRST EVER SHOW IN STOWMARKET! 🔥

John Peel Centre – Saturday 10th May, 2025

Stowmarket, it’s time to turn it up! This is our first-ever show in town, and we need YOU to help us make it one to remember!

Playing new places is a huge deal for any band - it’s where new fans are made, new voices scream back the lyrics, and new memories are forged. And what better venue than the exceptional John Peel Centre for Creative Arts, a non-profit, community-centric, organisation - a place built on the legacy of the great John Peel, the man who championed new music and shaped rock history?

"To be playing a venue named after such an iconic figure in rock music is an honor, and we can’t wait to bring the Gin Annie fire to Stowmarket!"

This isn’t just another tour stop - this is a moment. Be part of our first Stowmarket crowd, be the voices that shake the walls, and let’s show why live rock is very much alive!

🎟 Tickets are on sale NOW – grab yours before they’re gone!

Tag your gig crew, spread the word, and let’s make this a night to remember! Who’s in? ⬇️

Mid Suffolk Folk Night is tomorrow night! Get your tickets in advance for £15 and enjoy a night of folk from the wonderf...
06/02/2025

Mid Suffolk Folk Night is tomorrow night! Get your tickets in advance for £15 and enjoy a night of folk from the wonderful Howie Lovett and Balkan Hill, raising money for The Food Museum.

The new brochures are IN! Pick one up at the cafe at 11 Market Place to see what’s coming up over the next three months ...
05/02/2025

The new brochures are IN! Pick one up at the cafe at 11 Market Place to see what’s coming up over the next three months 🔥

What a week of shows for@ivw_uk ! 5 amazing events, 12 open mic slots filled, 4 emerging acts supported, brilliant blues...
04/02/2025

What a week of shows for@ivw_uk ! 5 amazing events, 12 open mic slots filled, 4 emerging acts supported, brilliant blues from , raucous reggae from and fantastic folk from 🔥
Thank you to the 487 people through the door, 19 volunteers who gave up their time and to our small staff and events team overseeing the whole operation! The JPC is proud to be doing our part to support grassroots music and serve our local community 💙 Lots more 2025 events on sale now, check them out at www.johnpeelcentre.com
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Our final show is going down tonight! take the stage for a fun night of fiddle led alternative rock/folk music 🎻 suppo...
01/02/2025

Our final show is going down tonight! take the stage for a fun night of fiddle led alternative rock/folk music 🎻 support from Great Craic! Doors at 19:30, thanks for everyone for your support throughout the week 🤩

31/01/2025

🔥 Tonight we’re gonna be turning up the heat for Independent Venue Week at John Peel Centre for Creative Arts alongside Matt Interrupt, Horseman and Adj!

🎟️ Last few tickets on sale now @ johnpeelcentre.com/event/reggae-roast

We're almost halfway through Independent Venue Week now! Last night was another awesome Emerge featuring .thomas.officia...
30/01/2025

We're almost halfway through Independent Venue Week now! Last night was another awesome Emerge featuring .thomas.official and

Make sure to catch the upcoming gigs this week - including tonight!

We had them here as a duo in December, but we're excited to announce that The Wedding Present will be returning to the J...
30/01/2025

We had them here as a duo in December, but we're excited to announce that The Wedding Present will be returning to the JPC in October as a full band! 🤩

We're expecting this one to sell fast so make sure to get your tickets (and more info) at johnpeelcentre.com

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Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 11pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
7:30pm - 12am
Saturday 7:30pm - 10:30pm

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See Grace Calver at the John Peel Centre, 11 Market Place next month! Support from the wonderful Kitty-May Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the door, available at johnpeelcentre.com! #music #JPC #11marketplace #stowmarket #johnpeelcentre #livemusicvenue

Get your Big Night Out tickets at https://www.johnpeelcentre.com/event/big-night-out/ #music #JPC #stowmarket #johnpeelcentre #dance

Blues-rock fans, this one's for you. Albany Down is performing at the John Peel Centre on the 28th 🔥 #music #JPC #stowmarket #johnpeelcentre #livemusicvenue #bluesrock #blues #rock

Mark Chadwick from The Levellers is coming to Suffolk! Don't miss out on an amazing show at the JPC on Thursday 3rd April. Limited tickets remaining...

Reggae Roast will be in the building this Friday for an @ivw_uk special! Don't miss out on an incredible night, we can't wait for this one 🤩 @original_horseman on the mic, tell them again 🎙️

Are you ready for The Tannahill Weavers next month? Come and enjoy traditional Celtic music at its best with fire-drive instrumentals, topical songs, haunting ballads, and a good dose of humour 🎶 #music #JPC #stowmarket #johnpeelcentre #livemusicvenue #celticmusic

Reggae incoming! ADJ says get yourselves to the JPC on 31st January for @reggaeroast at @ivw_uk 🔥 Mad saxophone skills on offer, as well as the iconic @original_horseman on the mic 🎙️ and Reggae Roast in the mix 🎧 Live reggae band @naturalrightband on support! It's going to be epic 🎷🥳 tickets at johnpeelcentre.com. Are you reggae?! @rossettiinc

Catch Terry Chambers eXTC at the JPC on Friday 21st March! They'll be taking you you on a journey through the XTC back catalogue with their sensational energetic live performances! Tickets £20 adv, grab yours now 🤩

The Celtic Social Club are celebrating their 10th Anniversary Tour, stopping off at the JPC in March!! Join us for this daring re-reading of the Celtic music tradition from these incredible Franco-Irish musicians 🤩 #livemusicvenue #johnpeelcentre #stowmarket #JPC #music

There are still some tickets left for John Otway tomorrow night!! Don't miss the legend himself right here in Stowmarket 🔥 #music #JPC #stowmarket #johnpeelcentre #livemusicvenue #rock

Ríoghnach Connolly, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, leads the amazing Honeyfeet this February at the JPC! 😍Tickets available at johnpeelcentre.com #music #JPC #stowmarket #johnpeelcentre #livemusicvenue

We're always on the hunt for new talent to rock the JPC stage! Emerge is our quarterly event showcasing and promoting up and coming musicians and bands to help give them a platform to elevate to the next level, or to provide the opportunity of playing in a bigger venue than they're used to. Applications are now OPEN for 2025, so feel free to drop us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you 😃

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