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BTCP: The Unthanks
The Church, Ipswich
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Wrap up warm and join us for an incredibly special, magical evening this December! Ipswich’s very own live music champions, Brighten The Corners, are bringing the highly acclaimed, Mercury-nominated folk group The Unthanks to the stunning surroundings of The Church.
This is the perfect way to welcome the festive season. The Unthanks will be performing their beautiful show, In Winter, offering a gorgeous, bittersweet celebration of the coldest season. It’s a performance that captures both the cozy warmth of a fireside and the quiet, magical chill of the winter months, reflecting on the end of one year and the beginning of the next.
A Dream-Like Winter Fantasia
Described by The Times as “the gold standard” of winter records, this show is far from your average Christmas concert. In their signature style, The Unthanks have lovingly collected and reimagined seasonal music from all over the world, passing it through their unique musical filter.
During the evening, you can expect to hear:
- A Tyneside band playing a German Christmas song in the style of The Beach Boys.
- A Spanish carol performed with a gritty, Tom Waits-style atmosphere.
- A French carol given a haunting desert-blues menace.
- A moving, newly written tribute to the NHS set to the tune of O Holy Night.
- Traditional wassails and old stories colored with folk noir and trace elements of Charlie Brown’s Christmas.
It is inventive, effortless, and utterly spellbinding music that will stay with you long after the final note fades.
What the Critics Say
The music press have fallen head-over-heels for this seasonal masterpiece:
- “Truly beautiful music, full of winter chill and familial warmth.” – Buzz
- “As breathtaking as freezing air.” – The Telegraph
- “An absolute gem… one of the finest albums the Unthanks have given us yet.” – Narc
Event Details & Timings
- Date: Thursday 10 December 2026
- Venue: The Church, Ipswich
- Timings: Doors open at 7:30 PM. Music starts at 8:00 PM (the performance features two 45-minute sets with an interval). Event finishes at 11:00 PM.
- Tickets: £35 + booking fee
- Age Restrictions: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Accessibility Information
The Church is a welcoming and inclusive space. There is step-free access into the building, and the main venue area, the bar, and the accessible toilets are all situated on a single, flat floor. If you have any specific access requirements or need assistance to make your evening as comfortable as possible, please get in touch with the venue team ahead of the event.
With the gorgeous, atmospheric acoustics of The Church and the hauntingly beautiful harmonies of The Unthanks, this is set to be one of the highlights of Ipswich’s winter calendar. Tickets are expected to sell quickly, so be sure to book yours early to avoid disappointment!
