IPSWICH EVENTS SEPTEMBER 2010 – AUGUST 2011
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event Something that happens or is regarded as happening; an occurrence, esp. one of some importance.
At IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL we work hard to ensure there is a varied and exciting programme of events throughout the year and believe a wellconstructed annual events diary can add significant value to the region’s economy, its profile and the enjoyment of its residents. Each year, Ipswich Borough Council programmes and co-ordinates a vast array of events in partnership with local businesses, the media and other organisations. The following content represents the wide programme of events organised by Ipswich Borough Council or in partnership with the Council in a typical calendar year. The examples selected give a comprehensive overview of what was on offer including the largest and most renowned events such as Ipswich Music Day and the Indian Summer Mela, both highlights of the Ipswich Ip-art festival.
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CONTENTS Speciality markets Ipswich On Ice Skyride Ip-art festival Global Rhythm Ipswich Music Day Open-air cinema Club Classics Katherine Jenkins Indian Summer Mela Royal Opera House screenings Martime Festival Beer Festival Larking Gowen Ipswich Half-Marathon
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SPECIALITY MARKETS Craft, boutique and international markets offering a huge range of exotic curiosities, handmade crafts, fresh food, rare antiquities, textiles, handmade jewellery and much more, helping to bring a diverse and unique shopping experience to the streets of Ipswich.
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Throughout the year 20,000 Town centre and Waterfront
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IPSWICH ON ICE In the winter of 2010, Ipswich boasted its very own ice rink. It was accompanied by Bavarian Christmas market stalls, food, drink and children’s rides to create a winter wonderland that was fun for all the family. It was a unique ice skating experience with high festive spirits.
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November 2010 – January 2011 30,000 Portman Road
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SKYRIDE Mums, dads, children and grandparents took part in the sixkilometre ride in one of a series of nationwide events aimed at getting more than a million people cycling regularly in the UK by 2013.
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12th June 2011 6,000 Town centre
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I P S W I C H A R T S F E S T I VA L (IP-ART) Ip-art is Ipswich’s annual summer arts festival with an exciting programme of visual arts, performing arts, literature, film and music. Across a multitude of venues and with more than 50 different events, every year Ip-art aims to fascinate, delight, intrigue and stimulate. Ip-art brings the town alive with culture.
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24th June – 8th July 2011 100,000 Various
EAST OF ENGLAND TOURISM AWARD - WINNER 2009 - SHORTLIST 2011 VISIT ENGLAND TOURISM AWARD - SHORTLIST 2009 TOURISM IN SUFFOLK AWARD - WINNER 2009 - WINNER 2011
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GLOBAL RHYTHM (an Ip-art event) An array of live entertainment, art and food from across the world meant that Global Rhythm was a colourful and exciting celebration of worldwide cultures. Showcasing music and dance from South America and the Caribbean to Africa and beyond.
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2nd July 2011 6,000 Christchurch Park
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2 0 T H I P S W I C H M U S I C D AY (an Ip-art event) The highlight of Ipswich and Suffolk’s event calendar is Ipswich Music Day, one of the largest, free, one-day music events in the country. Over the space of eight hours, more than 50 local bands graced a total of six stages in almost every corner of Christchurch Park’s 13 acres. With rock, blues, folk, pop, funk, electronic and classical talent on display, there was certainly something for everyone. As well as the impressive choice of live music there was a host of craft stalls, fairground rides and activities, chill-out zone, the poetry tent, acoustic jamming sessions, bars and food outlets, and much more.
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3rd July 2011 45,000 Christchurch Park
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OPEN AIR CINEMA (an Ip-art event) DIRTY DANCING (12A) & TOY STORY 3 (U) Hollywood came to the people of Ipswich as a 46 square metre L.E.D screen arrived in the beautiful setting of Christchurch Park. Face-painting, dancing, signing and live entertainments all helped to create a unique cinema experience.
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8th & 9th July 2011 5,000 Christchurch Park
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CLUB CLASSICS (an Ip-art event) Billy Ocean, Jocelyn, Soul II Soul and the Gibson Brothers performed classic tracks live on stage as part of a Club Classic concert. The event took place in Christchurch Park and was the perfect opportunity to bring a picnic and enjoy some of the defining music of the 80s and 90s.
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9th July 2011 3,000 Christchurch Park
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K AT H E R I N E J E N K I N S (an Ip-art event) The sensational Katherine Jenkins performed live in concert as part of Ip-art’s Last Night of the Proms-style celebrations. Accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Anthony Ingis, this open-air concert was undoubtedly a night to remember.
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2nd July 2011 5,000 Christchurch Park
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INDIAN SUMMER MELA (an Ip-art event) Working with the Ipswich & Suffolk Indian Association, Ipswich Borough Council celebrated south Asian culture through stunning and colourful performances of Indian dance, songs, poetry and music. Featuring an exciting market place, Indian food village, yoga and Bollywood workshops, the Indian Summer Mela is fast becoming a major attraction in the East of England.
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10th July 2011 15,000 Christchurch Park
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R O YA L O P E R A H O U S E Madam Butterfly Broadcast live from the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, with a special audio rig hung from 30m high cranes. This pitch perfect opera experience is a unique opportunity to introduce friends and family to world-class opera and ballet.
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4th July 2011 3,000 Christchurch Park
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MARITIME IPSWICH Maritime Ipswich graced the shores of Ipswich Waterfront for the weekend of 20th and 21st August 2011. The major twoday celebration welcomed more than 55,000 people to the Waterfront to celebrate all things nautical, including historical re-enactments, dance performances, craft stalls, live traditional music, fireworks and much more.
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20th & 21st August 2011 55,000 Ipswich Waterfront
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I P S W I C H B E E R F E S T I VA L With the opportunity to sample more than 120 British draught beers plus 40 traditional ciders and perry along with Belgian and German beers the beer festival saw 8,000 people attend the first-ever outdoor Beer Festival for Ipswich.
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18th- 21st August 2011 8,000 Ipswich Waterfront
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IPSWICH FOOD AND D R I N K F E S T I VA L (part of Maritime Ipswich) Live cooking demonstrations, live music, a vast selection of food and drink stalls, ranging from Polish and Ethiopian food to a strong local presence of products from in and around Suffolk.
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20th & 21st August 2011 10,000 Ipswich Waterfront
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LARKING GOWEN IPSWICH H A L F - M A R AT H O N The Larking Gowen Ipswich Half-Marathon 2011 saw runners take on the 13.1-mile course in and around Ipswich and help to raise money for many charities.
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25th September 2011 2,000 Ipswich
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Ipswich Borough Council also acts to assist in the event management of many events in the town, from a advisory role to a more strategic one. Some events we were able to help realise through the 2011 calendar year were: Remembrance Day Freedom of the Borough Vintage Car Run May Day celebrations Brass on the Grass Multi-cultural event Ipswich Fireworks Night Christmas light celebrations WOW Wednesdays Diwali Celebrations Midnight Walk Ingenious Comedy Tesco Great School Run
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CONTACT Jonathan Stephenson Operations Manager Business Development Email: jonathan.stephenson@ipswich.gov.uk Tel: 01473 432217 | 07736 826272 James Young Events Manager Email: james.young@ipswich.gov.uk Tel: 01473 432869 | 07736 826312
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