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BTCP: Held by Trees

The Church, Ipswich

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Experience the Ethereal Sounds of Held By Trees

Brighten The Corners proudly presents an unforgettable evening with the iconic post-rock, ambient, and prog-rock collective, Held By Trees, on Friday 10th April 2026. Join us at The Church, Ipswich for a night filled with beautiful soundscapes and masterful musicianship.

About Held By Trees

Not many bands can claim the living DNA of their chief influences within their sound — but Held By Trees is one of them. Their debut album Solace features contributions from eight Talk Talk/Mark Hollis alumni, plus veterans of Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Blur, and blues/roots legend Eric Bibb. This unique blend has earned wide critical acclaim, support from Guy Garvey and Stuart Maconie on BBC 6 Music, and airplay on Radio 3.

Released in April 2022, Solace reached number 4 on the official indie chart and number 23 on the physical sales chart, propelled by passionate press and media support for this exciting new project.

Live Performance Line-Up

• Robbie McIntosh – guitar legend (McCartney, The Pretenders, John Mayer, Talk Talk)
• Laurence Pendrous – keyboards (Mark Hollis, Anja Garbarek)
• Paul Beavis – drums (The Waterboys, Andy Fairweather-Low, Bill Wyman)
• Andy Panayi – flute, clarinet, and saxophone (Ronnie Scott, McCartney, Hollis)

Held By Trees made their live debut in October 2022 and have since captivated audiences across the UK with their improvisational and dynamic performances.

Recent and Upcoming Releases

In late 2022, the band recorded two new EPs at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios: one featuring live tracks from Solace, and another, Eventide, with new music released in summer 2023.

2024 brought Held By Trees’ first collaboration with vocalist Martin Smith, releasing the near 13-minute epic “Lay Your Troubles Down” in June. This was followed by an EP with more collaborations and a short tour featuring Martin as a guest vocalist.

April 2025 saw the release of their second album, Hinterland, which includes contributions from musicians across Supergrass, Slowdive, Swans, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, and more, alongside the returning Talk Talk/Hollis alumni and Mark Hollis’ son, Charlie. The album has earned glowing reviews from Uncut, Prog Magazine, The Daily Express, and international outlets.

What Critics Are Saying

“Solace is played beautifully throughout… there are striking moments like the massive fuzz guitars of The Tree of Life segueing into a dialogue of muted brass… 3/4 stars” – Mojo Magazine

“Held By Trees conjure light with resplendent sounds weaving magical spells… an intuitive, inspirational group.” – Prog Magazine (live review)

Event Details

Date: Friday 10 April 2026
Time: 7:30pm – 11:00pm
Venue: The Church, Ipswich
Tickets: £18
Support Acts: To be confirmed
Age Restrictions: 14+ (14-17-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult)

Don’t miss this chance to see Held By Trees live, a band that beautifully blends the spirit of their legendary influences into mesmerizing performances. Get ready for an evening of atmospheric, captivating music that will stay with you long after the final note.