ACTIVITIES

First Light happened! Rain, a thunderstorm, premature burning, stunning kites, magic music, tear-making moments, delicious oysters, some excellent rants, and a beautiful Sunday morning.

I only managed to experience a smidgeon of what was on offer in the 24 hours, but those moments were worthwhile indeed.

Andy Sheppard's evening jazz set, the Shanties, the Coronation Kings (who movingly celebrated Father's day and Lowestoft's amazing musical heritage), and Group A were my particular highlights.

a flotilla of 25 historic vessels will sail out of the harbour for a race not held in the town for decades. Explore the Vessels Festival on the quayside, too, with live music, food and art stalls. 

Following today’s article in the Eastern Daily Press and further interest on the Lowestoft Virtual Creative Hub the Spraycation debate has continued. 
 

For some it has highlighted the disappointment of losing the original Banksy, but for others it has raised the possibility of highlighting the talents of local Street artists. 
 

The story has already generated a request from a prominent town centre business for another commission from Joe Thompson, which he is currently considering.

CREDIT: The Telegraph Claire Boobbyer

"Move over Southwold – there's a new jewel in Suffolk's coastal crown

With craft beer, designer beach huts and award-winning hotels, make this the summer you head for the county's best-kept secret

On a sizzling hot day, the soft golden sand – a mile long and almost 300ft wide from promenade to water – is utterly glorious 

WHERE: Martins Score - off High St NR32 1JA 

WHAT: Spray paint / Stencil Art 

ARTIST: Joe Thompson

The Banksy Spraycation street art gave Lowestoft a real boost at a difficult time and added to a sense of pride. 

I'm sure you are aware this was short lived, when landlords went to extraordinary lengths to literally rip out this new sense of community and auction to the highest bidder in America.    

This will be the 25th anniversary race, organised by Waveney Valley Athletic Club, taking in the historic scores in Lowestoft. Starting and finishing in the upper high street, competitors can be assured of a great atmosphere and plenty of spectators.

ALL PROCEEDS TO ICU AT JAMES PAGET HOSPITAL
THE BIG CHEESE - LIKE OPTIMISTS - AJOJ
LOVE SONGS FOR LOSERS - CHASING SQUIRRELS
ISAAC LISTER - RYAN REDWOOO - CORAL CROSS
JOE BEHAN - ALL MY YOUTH
MUSIC STARTS AT 2PM
BED, SPEED POOL & MORE

The New Curiosity Shop, brainchild of Hugh Davies and Paul Mills, is a series of events bringing art and cultural happenings to Lowestoft. The only agenda is 'This is fun/interesting/intriguing'. The winter and Spring pop-ups were very successful.

Space is limited, and there's a strict 'no entry after 7.30' rule.

Tonight's event features James Thornton and Martin Goodman, who between them cover the worlds of international law, environmental Action, publishing, fiction and poetry. It's called 'Poetry and the Planet”

Details 

Featuring 18 acrobats cool in Parkour, Tightrope, Pole, BMX, Unicycle, Acrobatics, Hoop and Dance and powerful up-tempo music. In a traditional Big Top Tent. 

4th to 8th August 2022

Check times on their website

Seagull Theatre featuring John Etheridge & Christian Garrick; Arun Ghosh Band; Claire Martin Quartet; beyond Cantaloupe (the music of Herbie Hancock; Eddie Seales Big Band

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Box Office 01502 589726