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Ipswich Music Day: Everything you need to know
With its lengthy line-up of 49 crowd-pleasing performers, Ipswich Music Day is the biggest free one day music festival in the UK – and it returns this in its 35th year, the annual arts event draws on a pool of independent musicians from across Suffolk and further afield throughout the in 2009 and 2010, Framlingham schoolboy-turned-global megastar Ed Sheeran graced the stage – a stage which was once named after if you're planning on going along to catch a glimpse of the next big music icon, here is a small guide of what you can expect and what you might need to know. What is Ipswich Music Day? Ipswich Music Day is held in the town's Christchurch Park and organised by Ipswich Borough family-friendly event features six stages of performers celebrating all types of music alongside fairground rides, for children and adults, street food, and a as a "fantastic opportunity for up-and-coming artists", the festival provides a platform for newer artists trying their luck on a bigger stage. How much does it cost? Absolutely nothing. Great, right? When is it happening and what time should I arrive? The festival will take place on should be able to arrive whenever they please, but the first bands will get under way at 11:45 BST. Who is performing? This year's event offers a range of genres – from folk, country, and jazz, to rap, rock and everything in Indian Summer Mela – described as a rich and colourful celebration of Indian culture - will also be part of the event, providing live entertainment, workshops, demonstrations, and authentic Indian street food."This year's event promises to be more diverse than ever, so we're looking forward to showcasing some really exciting and talented artists and bands," said Ipswich Borough Council Labour leader, Neil MacDonald. How are the artists selected? The line-up is chosen by Ipswich Entertains and Ipswich Borough Council, which this year have had the difficult job of whittling down more than 220 applications to 49 acts."We received so many outstanding entries to perform at this year's event, and we'd like to thank everybody who applied," Mr MacDonald added How can I get there? The council is encouraging people to either walk or use public transport to get to the "busy event".Limited on-site parking is available at a cost of £15 for the day with payment taken by cards can enter from the Park Road entrance and can park from 12:00 until 20:00. Blue badge parking is provided for free, while the nearest alternative parking is Crown Street car park. Can I drink alcohol? According to the organisers of the event, "limited quantities of alcohol for personal consumption" is permitted but "excessive amounts" is not. Glass bottles cannot be taken into the food vendors will be available throughout the park and visitors can also take their own BBQs are also not allowed. Does the BBC have a stage? Yes. BBC Suffolk will be present at the festival, with presenters Wayne Bavin and Angelle Joseph hosting the BBC Suffolk In Parties and AFTERDRIVE – both of whom are supporting Ed Sheeran at his Portman Road concerts later this month – are two of the eight great acts due to Suffolk and BBC Introducing presenter Joseph said: "It's always lovely to see people in Suffolk coming out to support local music, and the fact it is free and in the middle of Ipswich makes it accessible."It's like no other festival." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
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35 minutes ago
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More than 500 runners remember 'Mr Northampton Parkrun'
Almost 540 people took part in a Parkrun dedicated to keen athlete who died aged 92 in Emmerson, who was referred to as "Mr Northampton Parkrun", completed 537 of the weekly 5km running events at the town's Racecourse park, and volunteered at a further 53. Many runners answered the call to wear green T-shirts, similar to the ones Mr Emmerson wore, and bring food to donate to a charity. His son, also called Bob, joined in on Saturday, wearing one of the green Silverstone 10k T-shirts belonging to his dad and he said he was overwhelmed by the support. Mr Emmerson, who died in his sleep on 27 May, kept active despite having both his hips was rarely seen at Parkrun with anything other than a distinctive green Silverstone 10k 30th anniversary took part in many other Parkruns, including at Brixworth Country Park, Daventry and Kettering, in Northamptonshire, plus ones in Darlington in County Durham, Market Harborough in Leicestershire, and Bushy Park in south-west London, where the first Parkrun took Bushell, co-event director of the Northampton one, said: "It was lovely to have Bob's son Robert back running at the event and to see so many Parkrunners wearing green - the colour of Bob's usual running top." The 92-year-old was also a keen gardener at his home in Walgrave."The inspiration for 'Bob Day' was his love of handing out food grown in his allotment to Parkrunners on a Saturday morning," said Mr Bushell. "It felt fitting to support the McCarthy Dixon Foundation with a collection of food for the most vulnerable across the county."The charity supports people in the county facing financial hardship and mass participation 5km run celebrated its 20th anniversary last year having been started by 13 participants in London in 2004. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
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Mural in Northampton features England player and nine-year-old
A giant mural featuring an England Rugby Union international and a nine-year-old girl has been unveiled ahead of the start of the Women's Rugby World artwork depicts Red Roses and Loughborough Lightning flanker Sadia Kabeya on Lapstone House, in St James, her in the painting is Emily, who turns out for Bugbrooke RUFC."It's fantastic to see women's rugby celebrated so vibrantly in the heart of our town," said Northampton Saints' community and women's rugby director, Connor Fleming. The work was commissioned by the Rugby Football Union and funded through its Impact '25 legacy artwork is located near the home of Northampton Saints, where Lightning play their home on 22 August, the Women's Rugby World Cup will take place across eight venues in England, including Northampton Saints' Franklins Gardens. Northampton will host England for their second pool stage game against Gardens will also be the venue for five other matches including Ireland against Japan and France against South Fleming said: "Seeing local talent like Emily alongside an England and Loughborough Lightning star in Sadia Kabeya sends a powerful message to young players that rugby is a game for everyone."Emily said she loved rugby and was a big fan of Saints, Lightning and added: "Seeing [England and Lightning] players like Emily Scarratt and Helena Rowland up close inspires me, and with the World Cup matches being more local I can watch, learn and maybe one day be on that pitch as a Red Rose myself." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
