Partner Organisations

Partner Organisations we are proud to work with.

Punch Studios

Punch Studios is a versatile production house featuring recording studios, production suites and band rehearsal spaces located in the heart of Suffolk, on South Street Studios site. Using a combination of analogue and digital production, Punch is able to accomplish great sounding results that are full of vibe, tone and warmth.

Future Female Society

Future Female Society is working to make Ipswich the best place in Suffolk for women and girls of all backgrounds and nationalities. They work to close the gap in inequalities; to help to raise self-esteem and self-reliance, to broaden personal and career aspirations and to help women and girls in our community to reach their full potential. Through creative and community projects they engage local women and girls to build their confidence and self-worth, help them to feel valued and empowered to take their next steps and find their voice, and to become leaders in their own lives.

Ipswich Community Media

Ipswich Community Media is an award-winning charity working with and for local people. They empower people to create, learn, inspire and build stronger communities together. Their mission is to challenge inequality by empowering people to transform their lives through learning and creativity. They provide high quality community activities & opportunities in music, media, the creative arts and language learning for people of all ages, cultures, abilities & backgrounds.

ACE Anglia

Ace is a people-led independent advocacy organisation based in Suffolk. There vision is for: ‘A world where everyone has their voice heard so that people live good lives as part of their community with the right support, at the right time from the right people.’

Activities Unlimited

Activities Unlimited provides short breaks and leisure activities for disabled children and young adults aged 0-25 in Suffolk. They create fun opportunities for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities.

Autism and ADHD

Autism and ADHD provide support for all age groups both pre and post diagnosis, writing and delivering training, running the Autism & ADHD Membership Program, carrying out research and running various projects and campaigns. They provide ‘high quality support that comes from both professional and lived experience. It is all about creating a lifestyle that allows everyone to thrive.’

Ipswich Borough Council

Ipswich Borough Council looks after all major council services within the town boundaries. The council has played a major role in allowing Out Loud Music to expand with multiple venue spaces.

Suffolk County Council

Suffolk County Council is responsible for major services which are provided countywide. These include: Education and learning: schools, evening classes for adults, youth clubs and higher education grants. Environment: conservation of the countryside and public access to it, waste disposal and archaeological services.

Sounds East CIC

Sounds East CIC is a not-for profit organisation with the aim to make original music accessible to all while establishing Ipswich nationally as a destination for live music, attracting high calibre touring bands, artists and new audiences to the town. The Smokehouse will be transitioning into being run by Sounds East instead of Out Loud Music in the next coming years, along with The Baths and The Church venues.

Partnerships & Referral Organisations