7th June - Ed Sheeran Surprise Waterfront Gig

Whenever Ed Sheeran comes home to Suffolk, it’s always very special. Seeing people come together for his waterfront gig alongside talented local musician Lianne Kaye was no exception.

Our county has not only produced a global megastar, but we consistently punch above our weight, with world-class music, theatre and dance, and exciting events happening every weekend.

I wanted to enter the City of Culture competition to show the rest of the country what Ipswich and Suffolk is capable of.

Watching a global icon performing alongside an up-and-coming artist shows exactly what we have to offer: limitless talent, creativity and potential - and some really great music.

You can read more about Ed’s performance here.