St Peters by the Waterfront
In April 2006 the Heritage Lottery fund awarded the Ipswich Hospital Band £772,000 to enable the refurbishment of St Peter’s Church Ipswich – one of the redundant Mariners Churches adjoining an area which is currently undergoing extensive redevelopment – and convert it to a centre for Music and the Arts.
Further financial assistance was given by Ipswich Borough Council, and the Ipswich Historic Churches Trust, the balance of the total cost of refurbishment came from the band’s own fundraising.
On Saturday 24th May 2008 The Ipswich Hospital Band held the inaugural concert at the venue, this was compéred by Roger Fern, former mayor of Ipswich.
There is live music in St Peter’s every Wednesday lunchtime, which is free for visitors to listen to while exploring the centre, as well as the many concerts and events which happen throughout the year, performed by local, national and international groups.
The venue is available for hire for events and rehearsals. Please view our hiring information page for more details or contact the Centre Managers on 01473 225 269 or by email manager@stpetersbythewaterfront.com
November 2019
Alfie Buckley Quartet
Jazz A newly formed, Suffolk-based quartet of talented young musicians in their late teens, energetically showcasing a selection of popular standards from the Great American Songbook alongside pieces from a diverse range of Jazz Legends and the Band themselves.
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Genesis Visible Touch
Genesis Visible Touch are the ultimate Collins-era Genesis show. After a successful 2018, GVT are returning to venues across the UK throughout 2019. Performing a ‘Hits and Fan Favourites’ show, the band are following up on the incredible response from last year, making this a show for all Genesis fans across the board! “Top drawer musical performances, exemplary vocals, leading production values…….. a live show not to be missed!” (Dave Hutchins, Genesis’ engineer on The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway)…
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December 2019
Phoenix Jazz
Start the Christmas season off with a great night of music from Phoenix Jazz. Phoenix have been entertaining the people of Ipswich and Suffolk for nearly ten years now with a unique blend of jazz, soul and blues standards. Elegant original arrangements from the vaults of Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder rub shoulders with modern classics to create a unique mix. Tickets £10 in advance and £12 on the door
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Doors open 7pm. The Ipswich Hospital Band will be holding a night of festive music alongside the Ipswich Hospital Community Choir. All profits from this concert will be given to the Ipswich Hospital's Blossom Appeal raising money to build a £2.5 million modern Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital.
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January 2020
Limelight Ensemble
Limelight Performers are thrilled to be returning to St. Peter's By The Waterfront for our biggest production yet - The Limelight Ensemble! Join our cast (made up of over 35 highly talented local performers) as they present a mix of the best songs from all across Musical Theatre in full multi-part harmony. Featuring a wide range of shows including Dear Evan Hansen, Mamma Mia, The Sound of Music, Wicked, The Greatest Showman, West Side Story, Spring Awakening, Carousel and more…
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Committed to the Blues Brothers
The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience In a show that has been described as “absolutely amazing” and “truly authentic”, take a trip down memory lane as you hear the best songs from The Commitments and The Blues Brothers in a full live-band experience. Get your dancing shoes on, as Jake and Elwood meet Deco and Jimmy in a fantastic experience where Chicago Blues meets Dublin Soul. The stage show includes state of the art audio visual effects as well…
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