Ipswich’s alternative and heavy music scene is set for a serious shake-up as Nailbed, Apøllø, Insidious and Exit come together for a night of raw, high-energy live music at The Smokehouse.
Taking place on Friday 23rd January from 7:30pm, this ticketed show is presented by Finding Emo Records and brings together some of the most exciting rising talent from Ipswich and beyond. With tickets starting from just £5.67, it’s an affordable night out for fans of grunge, metal, alt-rock and post-hardcore.
What to Expect on the Night
This lineup is stacked with heavy sounds, big riffs and serious intensity:
🔥 Nailbed
An Ipswich-based trio delivering a crushing blend of grunge, heavy metal and post-hardcore. Expect dark atmospheres and influences from bands like Basement, Alice in Chains and Pantera.
🔥 Apøllø
Hailing from Essex / London, Apøllø bring a powerful fusion of grunge, metal and rock, combining energy with gritty, hard-hitting performances.
🔥 Insidious
Representing Cambridge, Insidious bring a modern metal edge inspired by Nü-Metal, Death Metal and Metalcore, with clear nods to Limp Bizkit, Korn and other heavyweights. Expect breakdowns, intensity and mosh-ready moments.
🔥 Exit
One of Ipswich’s underground favourites, Exit mix grunge-driven guitar solos with alt-metal vocals, rounding off the lineup with a raw, emotional sound.
Why You Should Go
- 🎸 Support local and regional alternative bands
- 🔥 Experience Ipswich’s heavy music scene at its best
- 💷 Tickets from just £5.67
- 🖤 Intimate venue with a proper live atmosphere
Whether you’re deep into the local scene or just looking for a loud, energetic night out, this is one gig you won’t want to miss.
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Nailbed / Apøllø / Insidious / Exit – The Smokehouse, Ipswich | What’s On Ipswich
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