Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum opens on Sunday afternoons, 2pm to 4:30 from Sunday 2nd April. You will have the opportunity to explore the history […]

Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society Monthly Meeting Wednesday 5th April 2023 Robert Halliday presents an illustrated talk: Suffolk Calendar Customs All about the strange […]

On 7th March Marija Droze released ‘Broken Glass’. This track comes from Marija’s new album, ‘Maria with a ‘J’’. We’ve previously heard ‘Cry Baby Cry’ […]

‘I Will Praise Thy Name’ by Michael Upshaw, featuring LeJuene Thompson, is out now. Singer-songwriter, producer and record label owner, Michael Upshaw was inspired by […]

Felixstowe Area N Gauge Model Railway Group will be holding their first Open Day of 2023. “We will have our club modular layout running as […]

Mike Pugh Davies, presents his illustrated talk: Aircraft versus U-Boats All about the epic struggle between the RAF and later also with the United States […]

Rettward von Doernberg has released ‘Manic Moondays’. After his first three releases, which featured on numerous platforms worldwide, Berlin composer Rettward von Doernberg now releases […]

International Women’s Day Special. Bit of a different New Music Emporium this week. There’s a mix of new tracks, tracks I didn’t play when they […]

Imperial Leisure released ‘Tomorrow Tomorrow’ on 13th February. ‘Tomorrow Tomorrow’ is the new single from Imperial Leisure. It’s from their 4th studio album, ‘Through the […]

The Ipswich Transport Museum, situated in the Old Trolleybus Depot on Cobham Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JD, reopens for the 2023 season on Sunday March 19th. […]

Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Monthly Meeting Richard Gibson presents: Thorpe Abbotts Airfield: the 100th Bomb Group and the Munster Raid Richard, involved with the 100th […]

 Ipswich group, Suffolk Family History Society Event Jane Gosling, Former Manager National Trust Lavenham Guild Hall presents: Boom and Bust in Medieval Lavenham Lavenham is […]

‘Free to Choose’ is from Jude Adams’ new album ‘Freedom’. Jude is a singer-songwriter across various genres and would still describe what she does as […]

KEI CAR released ‘Good Disguise’ on 26th January. Indie band KEI CAR are from Berlin, Germany. Absorbing the influences of the pulsating metropolis of Berlin, […]

Late last year, Anissa Damali released ‘Take a Break’. Anissa Damali is a Swiss singer, performer and songwriter who was born in Basel with “Ticino […]

On 19th January, Lily Moore released ‘Hard Days Love’. London-based powerhouse Lily Moore has returned with her brand new single, ‘Hard Days Love’. Showcasing her […]

‘January’ by The Century Band featuring Marc Delgado was released on 20th January. Following up on their ode to NYC, ‘New York Song,’ Room Sound […]

Mick Meras presents: World War Two North Sea Air Sea Rescue. A fascinating story with strong R.A.F. Martlesham Heath links – from where Walrus Amphibian […]

Linda Sexton tells the story of The 1953 East Coast Floods They caused huge disruption and loss of life across East Anglia – particularly to […]

‘Carry Me’ is from Populuxe’s new album ‘Uneasy Listening’. Variously described as the Gershwin Brothers writing for the New York Dolls, or the Replacements playing […]

The At the end of last year Alpha Neutral released ‘Too Posh’. Choosing their name so they could be as inclusive as possible for everyone […]

Back in November, Fatal Vision released ‘Haven’t We Been Here Before’. Fatal Vision may be a new name in the rock scene today, but the […]

Join Ryan Clarke(left) & Alfie Stagg(right) for The Cutting Room Floor, every Tuesday 3-4PM. Ryan & Alfie come to us from the media course at […]

‘Unimaginable’ is by Belau and features Sarah Jay Hawley. We heard from Belau, back in May 2022 (Week 46), when she released ‘Dreamstate’. Now she […]

ICR welcomes Jay Az A Rule to the airwaves 10-11PM every Monday. He is “Unapoligetically Spontaneous” as the name of the programme suggests, so expect […]

Adrian Bleese presents: Above the Law. Adrian Bleese tells of his most intriguing, amusing and baffling episodes working as a helicopter pilot for Suffolk Police […]

The Ipswich Mint, and their Moneyers by John Sadler The fascinating tale of Ipswich silver pennies minted circa 973—1207. Where were they made in the […]

Phoebe Bridgers has released a cover of The Handsome Family’s ‘So Much Wine’. ‘So Much Wine’ is an addition to Phoebe’s Christmas song catalogue. Proceeds […]

Christopher Taylor released ‘Everything to Me’ on 24th November. We’ve previously heard ‘Ink’ from Christopher Taylor (August 2022, Week 60). Having been writing songs for […]

Dave Evans has released a cover of ‘Heartbreak Hotel’. This release of ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ is designed to mimic the exact style of AC/DC when they […]

Cats Protection, Ipswich, are giving out free vouchers for you to neutered and microchipped* you feline friend. Come along to Pets at Home, Ranelagh Rd, […]

Rednex released ‘Glad Rags Jug’ at the end of October. Rednex celebrated their first worldwide hit with their début single ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ in 1994. […]

ICR welcomes another new programme to it’s schedule this week with the debut of “The Get Down” presented by DJ Sledgehammer on Sunday between 1-2PM. […]

Attic Theory have released new single ‘Narrow Lines’ in aid of charity CALM. The award-winning alternative groove rockers release their moving new single ‘Narrow Lines’. […]

This Tuesday (22nd) sees the return of the Alan J Show after a 3 year hiatus to the ICR airwaves. Catch Alan 5-6PM with his […]

Join John D (& his dog?) for music of the funkier variety every Saturday night, 8PM to 10PM. John is no stranger to radio having […]

On 28th October, Ellen Williams released ‘World in Union’. Welsh classical crossover star Ellen Williams brings a new and powerful take on the classic hit […]

The Badly Behaved released ‘Govinda Jaya Jaya’ on 16th October. Richard von Kalmar was born in Cologne with German-South African roots, and grew up in […]

The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society present: The Tigers Tale A welcome return by Clive and Linda Denney, who have their won “Vintage Fabrics” aircraft restoration […]

The Tope team are a charity who support 13-18 year-olds in Ipswich who are currently in an abusive situation or are struggling with the memories […]

Jasmine Jethwa has recently released ‘Golden’. Jasmine Jethwa’s journey to singing begins in a melting pot of Western and Indian culture. She has a mesmerising, […]

Ipswich Community Radio welcomes Andy’s Records presented by Andy Leggett to our airwaves on Mondays 9-10PM. For anyone of a certain vintage, the name Andy’s […]

‘Far Away’ is by Chantz Marie. Chantz Marie is Ipswich born and now London based, and that’s all I know about this track.   On […]

American singer/songwriter, Simon Joyner will be playing at the Queen Street Brewhouse, Colchester, on 17th November starting at 7pm. Queen Street Brewhouse is a quirky […]

Tommy Stoneberg released his new single, ‘I’m Searching’ on 28th September. We’ve previously heard ‘This Time’ (Week 45, May 2022), ‘Praying’ (Week 52, June 2022) […]

Where: The Hold, Suffolk Archive Centre, 131, Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1LR When: Saturday 22nd October, from 10:00 to 16:00 Free Entry! Programme: 10:30: An […]

Felixstowe Area N Gauge Model Railway Group are holding their last Open Day of the year on Saturday October 29th at the Welcome Hall, High […]

Surrender Hill have released a double album, ‘Just Another Honky Tonk in a Quiet Western Town’. ‘Quiet Town is from that album. For years, Robin […]

Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society James Cecil presents: East Anglia on 16mm Film James collects, and is sometimes given, cans of 16 mm film; […]

Last year Sarah McQuaid released her album ‘The St Buryan Sessions’. ‘Autumn Leaves’ is from that album. We’ve listened to three tracks from this album […]

Two of our recent trainees make their broadcasting débuts on ICR this Friday (30th). Wendy G (right) presents “Music, Memories & Moods” at 11AM with […]

On 9th September, Starlett and Big John released ‘Straight 58’. It’s been just three years since guitarist Big John Talley and singer Starlett Boswell happened […]

Back in August, beaux released ‘benadryl’. We’ve heard from beaux before – ‘Guard Down’ (Week 20, November 2021) and ‘Fall Forward’ (Week 22, November 2021). […]

The Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society presents: The History and Restoration of Church Organs – with associated stories. Presented by Simon Pulham, Ipswich Branch […]

Oliver Malcolm’s ‘Act Two’ EP is out on September 16th. ‘Martian Man’ is the first single from that EP. Musical disruptor, Oliver Malcolm, has released […]

Mason Via released ‘Big City’ on 25th August. Mason Via is proud to present his new album, ‘New Horizons’, from which ‘Big City’ is taken. […]

East Anglia UFO Group present: Leo Lindsey and his dual talk. Towers on the Ground Leo’s first talk gives his opinion on the twin towers […]

The Mad Daddy is back & will be hijacking our airwaves from midnight Thursday to 2am every Friday. He’ll have a selection of punk & […]

mUmbo released ‘Don’t Even Mind the Rain’ on August 12th. London-based band mUmbo was formed in 2021 by solo artists Doug MacGowan and Emma Semple. […]

The Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum is pleased to present: Classic Car and Military Vehicle Meet On Sunday 11th September, from 11am until 4pm. FREE […]

SBTRKT, with Leilah, have released ‘Ghost’. Following the release of returning statement ‘Bodmin Moor’ and the ‘Ruff + Ready’ junglist excursion ‘Miss The Days’, SBTRKT […]

I remember listening in to VIC Radio’s first ever weekend broadcast from the caravan in Christchurch Park in 1989. I stumbled across Isaac’s show, loved […]

Over the 17th and 18th of September, Izaak De May will be hosting a 24 hour live solo show, and he will be raising money […]

L J Coon has released ‘Pretty Blue Eyes – Pretty Blue Eyes’. L J Coons says, “The Local Print use to post songs with chords […]

At the Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society, monthly meeting, Geoffrey Kay presents: Death Sex & Drugs – The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood The strange stories behind […]

Izaak De May says, “I’ve got some exciting news for ya! Oh how I love good news!” This week’s Riddle on The Izaak De May […]

On 1st July, Tom Collins released ‘Another Cigarette’. Tom Collins is a 24-year-old singer songwriter from nowhere town, North Wales. His heartfelt songs, infuse a […]

The Show With Something For Everybody Come Along For Some Fun Framlingham Country Show at Framlingham College, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9EY www.framlinghamcountryshow.co.uk 10.00 – 5.00 […]

We Three Kings released ‘The Criminal’ on 22nd July. We Three Kings are a no-nonsense three-piece rock ’n’ roll band from Manchester, with a sound […]

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of two figures who were instrumental in the development of Ipswich Community Radio. […]

Hotel California released ‘Greater Love’ on 18th July. We’ve previously heard ‘The World Wants Peace’ (Week 38, March 2022) by Hotel California. ‘Greater Love’ is […]

Back in June, Jessy Howe released ‘Eternal’. We’ve heard previous tracks by Jessy Howe. (‘I Am Love’ with Valentina Velkova in October 2021 (week 18); […]

Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society are pleased to announce their next monthly meeting. Local Historian and well known local speaker Chris Turland presents: The […]

On June 21st Dayglow released ‘Then It All Goes Away’ Dayglow is back with details of life-affirming new album ‘People In Motion’. It will be […]

Back in May Alex Uhlmann released ‘Only For a Minute’. Alex Uhlmann has left his mark across Europe; gold and platinum records in Italy, music […]

Yep, that’s right. We were catching up with bands, singers, and audience members throughout Ipswich Music Day 2022 as it celebrated its 32nd birthday! The […]

Ron Clayton presents: “The Shingle Street Mystery” Did the Germans really land on the Suffolk Coast in 1940 ? At the Martlesham Heath Aviation Society […]

Sunstroke Rain released their album, ‘Spark’, on 11th June. ‘Mad Men’ is from that album. New and distinctive, with deft craftsmanship and right on the […]

Howard Cook, Historic Aircraft Pilot and Flying Instructor on Heritage Aircraft, and a Military Historian presents his latest talk: “How the Hawker Hurricane came to […]

Tommy Stoneberg has recently released ‘Praying’. Singer-songwriter Tommy Stoneberg is originally from Africa but now lives in London. He’s been evolving his music career since […]

We are pleased to announce some special programmes for this Sunday (19th June) celebrating Windrush & the contributions of the community who came to work […]

‘Game of Life’ is by MP Grey and features Rudiger. We’ve previously heard ‘Me & You’ (Week 3, July 2021) and ‘Hunt for Attractions (Week […]

Starting From Monday 13th June 2022 ICR Presenter MARTIN WEBBY and his MOUTHPIECE show, now moves to a new, 9am to midday, morning airtime slot. […]

Simon will be back on ICR from this Thursday. His new show, “All Sixes and Sevens”, will broadcast between 6pm and 8pm every Thursday. Simon […]

Monique Barry released ‘Time’ on 30th May. Monique Barry keeps her eye on the hourglass and her talents in music’s time zone with her latest […]

The Toxic Avenger released his latest EP, ‘Carbone Toxique’ which includes 87.6%. Award-winning French DJ and producer The Toxic Avenger has released his latest EP, […]

Chris Stanley released ‘This Isn’t Like the Radio’ on 6th May. Chris Stanley is a singer-songwriter, who is known equally for his commanding solo sets […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Katrina Swift has recently released her début single, ‘I walk the Earth’. Katrina is on Facebook.   Tone Ranger released his new album ‘Desert Rose’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

‘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 […]

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 […]