Magazine: ACCESS ALL AREAS Weekend

Town Hall Opening provides ‘Access All Areas’

 

Including....

 

The GrapevineLive GIG,  promoted by Grapevine and Get On The SoapBox

 

A Killer Night of Upbeat, promoted by Get On The SoapBox

 

and a full programme of workshops, including Punch Rock School, Pop School, Theatretrain and more

 

............see below

 

What it's about


Local people and visitors are being invited to an “open weekend” at Ipswich’s Town Hall and Corn Exchange complex.

The 'Access All Areas' event will take place on 17th, 18th and 19th February.
Ipswich Borough Council aims to showcase the space available following the opening of the Little Waitrose store, to encourage community participation in arts and events and provide an opportunity for partners to show their work. The Council also wants to ask stakeholders and the wider community to have their say about the future use of the combined building.

A number of free activities will be taking place throughout the weekend, including tours, creative workshops, exhibitions, funding surgeries and small music events.

A special event for creative partners will also be taking place on Friday evening from 6pm.
Ipswich Borough Council’s Culture portfolio-holder, Councillor Bryony Rudkin, said: “This gives us an opportunity to invite the community in to the Town Hall and the Corn Exchange. We are looking at both buildings as one with a view to maximizing opportunities for the arts organisations, community groups and others. I do hope many of you will come along.”

Local organisations interested in taking part should contact the Council’s Cultural Development Manager, Greg Cooper, on 01473 433510 or email greg.cooper@ipswich.gov.uk <mailto:greg.cooper@ipswich.gov.uk>

For further comment:
Cllr Bryony Rudkin, tel: 07752 870697
Cllr Judy Terry, opposition Conservative Group spokeswoman, tel: 01473 214469
Cllr Nigel Cheeseman, opposition Liberal Democrat Group Leader, tel: 07834 002034

 

 

Grapevine and SoapBox proudly present...

 

GVL Gig carousel

 

Saturday, 18th February

 

Two of Ipswich’s biggest influences on music collide, bringing you an evening of local, established, raw talent that’s not to be missed. This will also be Grapevine's very first gig, so we're featuring some of bes...t musical talents Suffolk has to offer. We've also got the Music World dream team and awesome Punch Studios supplying the equipment, so BIG UP THEM!!
*fist pumps ferociously *

Doors @ 7pm, music @ 7:30pm

*****TICKETS: Here it is, folks! Limited number of tickets available so make sure you get in quick! http://www.wegottickets.com/event/155030*****

 

Rayon*7:30pm - 8pm RAYON NELSON


Born in Jamaica, but raised in London since he was 9, singer/songwriter Rayon Nelson will open the show with his cool-as-you-like-but-by-no-means-lax stage presence and enormously talented & soulful rhymes. He's already making a huge impact on the singer/songwriters scene of Ipswich with Radical Lounge too. "https://www.facebook.com/Rayon.A.Nelson?ref=ts

  

Joe Gibbings CD*8:15 - 8:45pm JOE GIBBINGS
 

Ed Sheeran-alike Joe Gibbings is next to hit the stage performing a few tracks from his recently released EP 'Unconscious'. If you like your up-tempo acoustic guitar accompanied by warm and meaningful lyrics as well as a killer voice, you'll love our Joe!
https://www.facebook.com/joegibbings?ref=ts

 

*9pm - 9:30pm YOUTH CLUB


"Four guys, two guitars, a mic and a drum kit trying to provide pleasure to your earholes" otherwise known as Youth Club take the stage thereafter. A band who have only been together for just over a year but are already gaining a huge following, definitely one to see before they make it big.
https://www.facebook.com/youthclubYC

This Boy Wonders 1*9:45pm - 11pm THIS BOY WONDERS
 

And finally...our Headline act, Suffolk's one and only THIS BOY WONDERS have thankfully found the time in their busy schedule to play for us. Having only very recently SOLD OUT the O2 in Islington, you'll soon realise why once you hear their unidentifiable sound. They're fast approaching their way up, so make sure you catch them at GrapevineLive before it's too late!!

 

There will be a bar but pleeeeeease remember to bring ID! If you don't bring ID, then you won't get served as the "Challenge 25" thingmy will be in place.

*****TICKETS: Here it is, folks! Limited number of tickets available so make sure you get in quick! http://www.wegottickets.com/event/155030*****

 

SEE YOU NEXT SATURDAY!!

Sarah
GVL TEAM
info@grapevinelive.co.uk
01473 400380

 

Get on the SoapBox presents

 

A Killer Night of UPBEAT

 

Sunday, 19th February

IPSWICH: The Council Chamber

A killer night of upbeat, original bands from the thriving East Anglian scene in the very specail surroundings of the Ipswich Town Hall Council Chambers.16+ welcome, please bring ID to the event if you wish to drink. Some seating available, mainly standing.

All profits to the Mayor's charities.

KillamonjarmoKillamonjambo.......................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

also Fick As Fieves, Polar Collective, Jackknife Horsebox

 

Expect FUNK::SKA::INDIE::FOLK::REGGAE::HIPHOP::ALTERNATIVE::FUN ::
 
 
£4 / £3 conc/nus + under 18's :: Doors open at 7.30pm.

 
 

 

 

 ....and the programme of Workshops and Tutor Events

 

Friday 17th Feb, 10am – 11.30am Making Monsters


Doctor Who writer Tom MacRae will present two workshops for ages 9 to 12. He
will talk about writing for Doctor Who and The Crash of The Elysium, which will be
presented at Ipswich Arts Festival (Ip-art).


Friday 17th Feb, 1pm – 5pm Pop Hit Factory Vocal workshop


Grab the chance to learn how to sing some of your favourite pop songs with a
qualified vocal coach, in a fun and friendly environment. All abilities welcome, to
discover the joys of singing, and to unleash your potential!


Saturday 18th Feb, 10am – 1pm Theatre Train


3 hour taster workshop of a successful Theatre school, with existing pupils. Find
out how they learn to sing, dance, and act, and how you can too! All we ask is for
your upmost energy and enthusiasm to make sure it’s a fun day.


Saturday 18th Feb, 1pm – 5pm Punch Studios Rock School


A mini version of Ipswich’s immensely popular Punch Rock Schools! Through two 5
hour workshops on Saturday and Sunday, you’ll compose, rehearse, record and
finally gig on a proper stage on Sunday at 4:30pm. All abilities and any instrument
welcome!


Sunday 19th Feb, 12noon – 1pm Ipswich Dance School


A fun and energetic taster session of what Ipswich Dance School gets up to on a
weekly basis. All ages and abilities welcome, just make sure you wear comfortable
clothes! Some current students will be there to help those plucky audience
volunteers also, so you’ll be in good company.


Sunday 18th Feb, 1pm – 5pm Punch Studios Rock School


The 2nd of 2 workshops of Ipswich’s immensely popular Punch Rock Schools!
Through two 5 hour workshops on Saturday and Sunday, you’ll compose, rehearse,
record and finally gig on a proper stage on Sunday at 4:30pm. All abilities and any
instrument welcome!