Felixstowe Area Group are holding a Continental and American Open Day Date: Saturday June 11th. Venue: The Welcome Hall, High Road, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk. IP11 0NT. This event is being held instead of theRead More
Category: News & Events
100 years of RAF Operations at RAF Marham
The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society present a talk by Ken Delve. Ken Delve, who will tell us all about the Operational History of RAF Marham in North Norfolk. Ken Delve served, for 20 years, inRead More
TV and Radio – the way we were.
Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society presents a sound and vision extravaganza. David Howlett will give a fascinating audio visual illustrated talk going from very early Radio to very early T.V. and up to theRead More
“Wake up & Smell the Coffee”, a talk by Tony Buckingham
Date: Monday 23rd May 2022 Time: 7:30pm-10pm Venue: The White Hart Hotel, High Street, Newmarket CB8 8JP The most enigmatic mystery in the present day must be that of the UFO/Alien phenomenon. But whatRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 47: 18/05/2022 – Play List
Katrina Swift has recently released her début single, ‘I walk the Earth’. Katrina is on Facebook. Tone Ranger released his new album ‘Desert Rose’ on May 6th. ‘Palominio’ is the fourth track from thatRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 46: 11/05/2022 – Play List
Judy Pearson released ‘My Guiding Key’ at the end of April. After honing her skills in song writing over the past few years, Judy Pearson now releases her new single ‘My Guiding Key’. Judy isRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 45: 04/05/2022 – Play List
Lolo Zouaï has released ‘Give me a Kiss’ on 27th April. Fresh off the Future Nostalgia Tour, with Dua Lipa and Caroline Polachek, Lolo Zouaï has released her new single ‘Give Me a Kiss’. ARead More
Hedgehog Awareness Discussion, Friday 29th April, on the Breakfast Show
On Friday, 29th April, Izzy and Diana talked to local ecologist Margaret Regnault. In preparation for Hedgehog Awareness Week, Margaret talked about hedgehogs. On-line resources include: The British Hedgehog Preservation Society: britishhedgehogs.org.uk Ipswich Wildlife GroupRead More
Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Monthly Meeting, Friday 6th May 2022 at 7:30pm.
This is the evening of the society’s first proper Annual Association meeting for 2 years. This Meeting is open to anyone. However members will be the only ones able to vote on any issues. HearRead More
Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society Monthly Meeting, Wednesday 4th May at 7:30pm
Nick Black presents: The Battle of Barking Creek. A tragic “friendly fire” incident, in East Anglian skies early in World War 2. How it happened, and how it helped shape the Royal Air Force intoRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 44: 27/04/2022 – Play List
‘Swimming Pool’ was released by Ports on 21st April. Ports show here their great sense of melody, strong lyrical ability and song writing craftsmanship, whilst maintaining their haunting signature sound. ‘Swimming Pool’ was written whilstRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 43: 20/04/2022 – Play List
Rhys Lewis released ‘Alone’ on April 8th. Rhys Lewis has already caught the attention of the public with his songs of heartbreak. Many of those songs have featured on some of the biggest shows onRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 42: 13/04/2022 – Play List
Fishburn has recently released ‘The Other Side’. Fishburn is a dance artist out of Chicago. He produces contemporary pop, electronic, dance & chill Christian music. Fishburn features various singers, styles & messages all geared towardsRead More
Book Launch at the Unitarian Meeting House 29th April at 6:30
Eye Wild Books invites you to the launch of ‘As If Everything Were a Miracle’ A new collection of poems by Suffolk poet, Peter Watkins. In conversation with Ian Griffiths. At the Unitarian Meeting House,Read More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 41: 06/04/2022 – Play List
The Cathodes have released ‘Dr Fell’. The Cathodes are a synth-rock band based near Manchester. They officially came up with the band name on 21st March 2020, two days before the first lock-down here inRead More
Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum opening times for 2022
RAF Martlesham Heath, Control Tower Museum. Open Sundays 2 — 4:30 pm for the 2022 season, which is from 3rd April until 27th October. Located behind Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath IP5 3UZRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 40: 30/03/2022 – Play List
Jessy Howe has collaborated with Felix Waldispühl to record ‘Sea of Humanity’. We’ve heard previous tracks by Jessy Howe in collaboration with a other artists. ‘I Am Love’ with Valentina Velkova in October (week 18)Read More
Talk by Ruth Silburn, Local History Recorder for Rushmere St. Andrew
The Ipswich Group, of the Suffolk Family History Society, are pleased to announce their next monthly meeting. On Wednesday 6th April, starting at 7:30pm, Ruth Silburn will talk about her role as a Local HistoryRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 39: 23/03/2022 – Play List
‘London’ by The Vanities is out now. ‘London’ is the first single to be taken from the brand-new album by The Vanities entitled ‘2001’. Originally formed in Cardiff back in 2001 by Rhys Bradley (vox/guitars)Read More
The Saints Launch New Website Celebrating Community and Heritage
The independent businesses of St Nicholas and St Peter’s Streets, known locally as The Saints, have launched a new website showcasing the retail, food & drink, hair & beauty, professional and accommodation businesses that callRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 38: 16/03/2022 – Play List
Telefis released their début album, ‘a hAnon’ on March 3rd. That album includes ‘We Need’. Telefís is a collaboration between composer/mixer/producer Garret “Jacknife” Lee and singer-lyricist-composer Cathal Coughlan. (Telefís is the Irish Gaelic word forRead More
Ipswich Transport Museum – Opening Times for 2022
The Ipswich Transport Museum, located in The Old Trolleybus Depot on Cobham Road, Ipswich, re-opens on Sunday March 20th for what we hope will be a full season of Sunday Open Days, as well asRead More
TV Architect George Clarke Will Bring Buildings To Life In Début Tour
Ipswich, Corn Exchange – Friday October 7 Architect and TV presenter George Clarke has laid the foundations for his début live tour. He’s preparing to share stories from a Life In Amazing Architecture both onRead More
NEW SHOW ALERT!
Join Jon, Paul & Dave for “Chat & Tunes” 10-11PM every Thursday. Late night discussion & some wild tangents, seasoned with the occasional piece of music! More Posts for Show: Chat & Tunes
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 37: 09/03/2022 – Play List
Heidi Serwer has released her new album ‘Palm Tree on the Drywall’ and this is the title track. Heidi Serwer is a long time performer at fund-raisers, open mics, and parties. This Chicago singer-songwriter beganRead More
Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Monthly Meeting, Friday 1st April 2022 at 7:30 p.m
Rick Hobson, presents: “From Southend to Kabul: a flying career in the RAF.” Rick will tell ‘interesting’ aspects of his flying training focusing primarily on his Hercules flying experience anecdotes. Rick did tours as a co-pilot, captain andRead More
Dance Delight, Saturday 19th March
Stefan Freedman, in partnership with KARIBU, present DANCE DELIGHT. SAT 19th MARCH 7-10pm At Burlington Church Hall, Burlington Road, Ipswich, IP1 2HA Two feel-good bands: DRUMFUSE – Afro-Percussion DARK FLAME – Gypsy-Jazz & World: AfricanRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 36: 02/03/2022 – Play List
‘Magic Dreamers’ by Milliel Featuring Acalântis opens the show. Milliel does have a website, at milliel.com but it’s in Portuguese! He is also on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SoundCloud and YouTube. On 18th February ParisRead More
UPDATE: Please Note A New Date For Your Diaries
On Monday 7th March we welcome the return of ICR Presenter JANE DAWSON to the ICR 105.7FM airwaves. Jane presents two shows every Monday morning ‘live’ from the ICR studios. From 9am to 10am youRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 35: 23/02/2022 – Play List
Rachel Davie Lee’s EP ‘Barely Concealed’ is out now. ‘Love is in the Air’ is on that EP. It’s no secret that versatility adds an extra string to any player’s bow. For vocalist Rachel DavieRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 34: 16/02/2022 – Play List
Bianca released ‘Forever’ on 14th February. This is being released through THPSongs who were formed in the winter of 2010. Their sole purpose is creating new exciting music including Dance, Pop and R&B under theRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 33: 09/02/2022 – Play List
On January 28th ‘Strong was released by Herbie Frame. It features May Noriega. With a keen understanding for trendy and popular beats, complementary melodies and the right singing partner Herbie Frame creates high-quality, harmonious songsRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 32: 02/02/2022 – Play List
Tom A. Smith has released his new single ‘Dragonfly’ on 21st January. On 25th February Tom A. Smith will release his impending EP. ‘Dragonfly’ is the title track on that EP. Speaking about his débutRead More
And the winner is…
Last week, on “It’s a Modlife Crisis” Trevor asked listeners to name the only number one by Madness. Most people said it was ‘Must Be Love’ or ‘Baggy Trousers’ or ‘Our House’ but one personRead More
Suffolk Walking Festival 2022 (14th -29th May)
The 14th Suffolk Walking Festival launches on 14 May 2022 with over 70 guided walks over two weeks over some wild countryside, outstanding landscapes, rolling hills, forests, and coastal beauty spots. With lots of weekend,Read More
Record Revival New Show Time
From 3rd February, The Record Revival will be broadcast between 6pm and 8pm on Thursday evenings. More Posts for Show: The Record Revival
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 31: 26/01/2022 – Play List
At the end of last year Fundamental Truth released ‘Warning’. Fundamental Truth is the concept and creation of singer and songwriter Richard Wayler. The project was inspired by a long-held desire to express his feelingsRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 30: 19/01/2022 – Play List
OOF released Métaphysique on 10th November. It features Mike Ladd. Métaphysique is a spiritual track glorified by cult MC, Mike Ladd. It declaims an introspective plea of gratitude to God(?) between a chorus on quantumRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 29: 12/01/2022 – Play List
‘Callin I Tribe’ is from Marcus Gad and Tamal’s new album ‘Brave New World’ which was released on November 5th. Marcus Gad, the fast-rising reggae artist, hails from New Caledonia, a French-controlled island in theRead More
Omid Djalili visits ICR
80s Jools was back on ICR FM on Friday 7th January 2022 8-10PM for a one-off “80’s Experience” with special studio guest, award-winning actor & comedian, Omid Djalili.
Omid Djalili visits ICR
DJ Jools is back on ICR FM this Friday night 8-10PM for a one-off “80’s Experience” with special studio guest, award-winning actor & comedian, Omid Djalili. So tune in to 105.7FM (Ipswich) or www.icrfm.com/listen forRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 28: 05/01/2022 – Play List
Tim McGreary released ‘Around and Around’ back in the Autumn. Tim has a website, at timmcgeary.com, and is on Facebook, SoundCloud, Twitter and YouTube. ‘The Tug of the Moon’ is from Sarah McQuaid’s albumRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 27: 29/12/2021 – Play List
The Autumn Killers have released their version of ‘Mad World’. Last year The Autumn Killers decided to do something a little different. Instead of the usual Christmas single they decided to cover the old 80’sRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 26: 22/12/2021 – Play List
JeffMajors’ version of ‘Everything Must Change’, featuring Raphael Tate, is out now. American gospel jazz musician and harpist JeffMajors has paid homage to the late singer Benard Ighner by revamping his 1974 single, ‘Everything MustRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 25: 15/12/2021 – Play List
Dean Friedman has released a second single, ‘I wish You Joy’ from his new album. Back in week 10, we heard ‘American Lullaby’, the title track from Dean’s album. Dean Friedman is one of theRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 24: 08/12/2021 – Play List
On 3rd December The Two Man Travelling Medicine Show released their new album ‘Going Nowhere Fast’ from which ‘Life’s Quite Bland’ is taken. This is the second track from the album, ‘Going Nowhere Fast’, I’veRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 23: 01/12/2021 – Play List
Out now is ‘Running Out (Give It Up)’ by We Three Kings. We Three Kings are a no-nonsense three-piece rock ’n’ roll band from Manchester. They have an all-out sound that blends fuzzed up blues-rockRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 22: 24/11/2021 – Play List
Calyco have recently released ‘Dance With U’. Calyco are a fresh new 5-piece pop/RnB girl group based in the UK. With 5 lead singers and 5 strong personalities, Calyco write and perform their own songs.Read More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 21: 17/11/2021 – Play List
Earlier in November, Lonehead released their new single ‘Jump Back’. Lonehead are from Glasgow and have a Facebook page. Ryan Sheridan’s new single, ‘Parachute’ is out now. Following the success of his summer singleRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 20: 10/11/2021 – Play List
‘Goodbye’ by Fueled by Grace is out now. Fueled by Grace are from Switzerland. They have a website, at fueledbygrace.ch, but the band’s bio is in German which I can’t read! Fueled by Grace areRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 19: 03/11/2021 – Play List
‘Any Monet’ by Le Sonic, and featuring Robert Lee, was released on 15th October. Every so often, the music world shines its light on a brand-new music group, and the rest of the world can’tRead More
ICR’s own 14 year old presenter wins at Community Radio Awards
A teenage radio presenter who began his career aged 10 has been the winner at the national Community Radio Awards. Yanis Kerampran, 14, from Ipswich won the Under 25s Young Person of the Year SilverRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 18: 27/10/2021 – Play List
Nave & The Ghost Collectors released ‘One of a Kind’ on October 8th. We heard a previous track by Nave & The Ghost Collectors, ‘Hit The Flame’, back in week 2. But this is theirRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 17: 20/10/2021 – Play List
‘For Centuries’ is one of seven reggae tracks on the album ’Maasai Moran Riddim’. Maasai Moran Riddim is the production of Truce Label, a production house based in Eastlands of Nairobi, Kenya. This area isRead More
Local Radio Day 2021
Yesterday was Local Radio Day across the UK, and here in Suffolk, ICR sat proud in the heart of Ipswich as the diverse not-for-profit community radio station. Our Friends at BBC Radio Suffolk dedicated aRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 16: 13/10/2021 – Play List
‘Piper Perri’ is from Watch Clark’s EP ’Assimilation’ which is out now. Seattle electronic musician Watch Clark presents the final release of a trilogy of planned EPs for the years 2020-2021, ‘Assimilation’. Following the previousRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 15: 06/10/2021 – Play List
On 17th September, EmT released their new album ‘Electrical Medicine’ from which ‘Intro’ is the first track. EmT are Ema Walter and Tony Blue. They are an electronic duo from London, formed in 2014. TheyRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 14: 29/09/2021 – Play List
On 9th September, The Super Moons released their début album ‘Real Life Heroes’ from which ‘The Man Who Saved the World’ is taken. After releasing the ‘One Small Step’ EP in 2018 and five singlesRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 13: 22/09/2021 – Play List
Earlier in the Summer, The Ormidales released “Crawlin’ on my Hands and Knees”. From Vancouver Canada, The Ormidales have released a new power pop single and video “Crawlin’ On My Hands and Knees”. Looking forwardRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 12: 15/09/2021 – Play List
Charity Stow released ‘Perfect Thought’ on 10th September. Charity Stow is an upcoming singer-songwriter based in Nottingham. She comes from a musical family and has always worked with her father to create her own sound.Read More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 11: 08/09/2021 – Play List
Charlie Baker released ‘Better With Me’ on July 1st. At midnight, on Thursday 1st July, in Essex, Charlie Baker released his brand new début single “Better With Me”. Charlie (21) from Essex is a singer,Read More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 10: 01/09/2021 – Play List
Back in week 2 of the New Music Emporium, I played J67’s single, ‘Heaven’. They have now released their third single – ‘Strangers’. Both originating from the UK, Julie Infanti and Pete Denton are aRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 9: 25/08/2021 – Play List
Yiğit Çıtak has recently released ‘Feels Right’. Yiğit Çıtak (silent “G” as “YEET” /jiːt/) is a multi-instrumentalist rock musician, singer-songwriter and producer from London. He studied music theory and composition and has self-released 17 singlesRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 8: 18/08/2021 – Play List
Ellen Foley released her new album, ‘Fighting Words’, on 6th August, which includes the first single, ‘I’m Just So Happy to be Here’. While her place in pop culture and rock history is secured asRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 7: 11/08/2021 – Play List
Due to a technical problem about fifteen minutes at the start of the show were not broadcast. Instead a back-up music track, with no announcements,was broadcast. Dillon has produced ‘Get Out of My World’.Read More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 6: 04/08/2021 – Play List
Sinester recently released ‘Breathe Again’. Sinestar are a four piece, predominantly electronic band from Bristol, United Kingdom. who formed in January 2011. They have released 3 EP’s entitled “I am the rain” (2012), ”Hope andRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 5: 28/07/2021 – Play List
The tracks played on week 5 of Izzy’s New Music Emporium, and contact details for the artists, are as follows: Larry Mindel released ‘Whisper the World Away’ on 11th June. Whisper The World Away isRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 4: 21/07/2021 – Play List
Tracks played on week 4 of Izzy’s New Music Emporium, and contact details for the artists, are: The Light Show released ‘Round and Round’ on 9th July. The Light Show are an Indie Punk bandRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 3: 14/07/2021 – Play List
The tracks played on Week 3 of Izzy’s New Emporium, and links to the artists, are as follows: 1) Little Finger released ‘Big Finish’ on 7th May, and ‘Fly’ is the first track on theRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 2: 07/07/2021 – Play List
Tracks played on Week 2 of Izzy’s New Emporium, and links to the artists, are as follows: 1) Get back to Love by Hardy Becker was released on 11th Hardy Becker has his home baseRead More
Izzy’s New Music Emporium – Week 1: 30/06/2021 – Play List
The tracks played on week 1 of Izzy’s New Music Emporium, and contact details for the artists, are as follows: 1) Enough About Me by Andie featuring Breeze was released earlier this year. Andie isRead More
Why has ICR been off air a lot recently?
ICR has been disappearing from FM and Online in random intervals over the last few weeks. Announcements about this have been made online, but in the interest of the community we serve, we thought weRead More
4 Author Interviews – the entire Book Club series
Written by Yanis from The Yanis Mix (Tuesdays 5-6PM): Writing is a very creative and interesting career, and one that differs greatly for each author. On The Yanis Mix, we’ve been hearing from multiple authorsRead More
CRA 2020 Nominations for Yanis & Stephen!
Two presenters from Ipswich Community Radio have been shortlisted in the annual national Community Radio Awards 2020. 13 year old Yanis Kerampran & Stephen Spencer have made the shortlist, which was whittled down from moreRead More
The Coronavirus Update Is Back
And here we are again. This morning I stood in the queue at the baker’s, said ‘hello’ to Stuart in front of me, made friends with Sue behind me and continued with a joke andRead More
Local Radio Day with Felixstowe Radio
On 12th October 2020, it was Local Radio Day across the UK, and here in Suffolk, we got together with our friends at Felixstowe Radio and played a game of “Call My Bluff”. For theRead More
Felixstowe Radio left off air after theft
During the early hours of Saturday 29th August 2020, our friends at Felixstowe Radio were broken into and torn off the air by a thief who went on to steal studio equipment. Felixstowe Radio wereRead More
EXCLUSIVE! Interview with author Susan Allott
Check this out! Recently on The Yanis Mix, an exclusive interview with debut author Susan Allott was aired. Susan tells us about her first novel, The Silence, and describes her life as an author. SheRead More
COVID-19 – ICR Statement
We are aware of the latest news with regards to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. ICR are conscious of it’s impact to the local community as well as our own operation and broadcast. We would like toRead More
Mayor to Headline International Women’s Day Line Up on Sunday March 8th
Sunday, March 8th, sees the return of the women’s take-over of ICR, in celebration of International Women’s Day. The exciting line-up of women presenters will kick off at 8am, with Tomisha Kersey’s regular Voice ofRead More
ICR XMAS – Listen Again
Darren Baalham on Christmas Day (12:00-15:00): Afternoon Ste with Stevie H on Christmas Day (16:00-18:00):
R.I.P Mat Bayfield
Today at ICR we were saddened to hear of the passing of Mat Bayfield. We all feel so desperately sad for Kelly, and the family. Mat produced some wonderful breakfast shows for ICR during hisRead More
ICR Helps the BBC to Find Suffolk’s New Voices
ICR’s presenter, Elene Marsden was invited my Station Manager Nick Kabay to be one of the 4 BBC Radio judges looking for new talent across the region. The competition was nationwide, each region held auditionsRead More
The Yanis Mix now has a website!
The Yanis Mix now has a website! Head to theyanismix.co.uk to listen to previous shows on-demand, catch up with the latest news from The Yanis Mix, and send messages and song requests all throughoutRead More
Congratulations Mr & Mrs Kabay
All the Directors, Presenters, DJ’s, volunteers, and many friends of ICR 105.7FM would like to wish Station Manager, Nick Kabay and his lovely Fiancée Dawn, a wonderful wedding day! ❤️ Many, many congratulations to youRead More
Suffolk Pride 2019 – Listen Again
Listen Again – ICR’s Suffolk Pride Coverage 2019 in full Listen Again – Suffolk Pride 2019 Interviews with ICR FM
Suffolk Pride Live on ICR 22nd June
From 12pm, ICR FM will be LIVE at the Cult Café with the Suffolk Pride 2019 coverage. Great Live conversation The parade will start at midday near DanceEast, past the restaurants and the University andRead More
RIP Gary Gary Hooker
Earlier today we learned the very sad news of the death of Gary Hooker who passed away on Monday morning. Gary was instrumental in the development of Ipswich Community Radio after it’s move to TurretRead More
A Day of Music by Women in International Women’s Day Takeover at ICR
Songs written and performed by women will be played on Ipswich Community Radio throughout International Women’s Day, Friday 8 March. The station will be run entirely by women from 7 am to midnight on thatRead More
Women to Take Over Ipswich Community Radio for International Women’s Day
Ipswich Community Radio will be run entirely by women on International Women’s Day, Friday 8 March. The programme roster from breakfast through to midnight will consist of shows by women presenters at the station asRead More
Ipswich Outdoor Group
Izzy and Diana will be joined on the Friday Breakfast show by three members of the Ipswich Outdoor Group. Tune in at 8am, on 9th November, to find out what this group get up toRead More
Radio Mi-Amigo now streaming live on ICR Flip
We are pleased to announce that our friends from Radio Mi-Amigo can be heard streaming live 7AM-11PM every day via our ICR Flip service. Radio Mi-Amigo is based on board the iconic LV18 Lightship thatRead More
Welcome to “Open Voice” on ICR
Meet Max Thomas & Dawn Challenger, the hosts of “Open Voice”, ICR’s Black History Month programme, celebrating October’s calendar of events. Each week Max & Dawn will be previewing Black History Month events in theRead More