Summer Soul Vibes 2024

Welcome back to Summer Soul Vibes - Suffolk's BIGGEST Soul Festival! Which is sponsored by Greene King!

Back on Saturday 13th July 2024 and bigger than ever! If you didn't come to 2023's Festival...click here to see what you missed out on.

2023's festival saw Craig Charles, Loose Ends, Odyssey and more head to Ipswich for a day packed with great music, good vibes and fantastic food!

This year Venue16 in Ipswich have got plans for some of the biggest names in Soul & Funk to attend, including Incognito, The Brand New Heavies & Trevor Nelson!

Enjoy the full day at Venue16 for just £35pp*, or go VIP and experience the ultimate festival vibe for just £80pp* where you'll get extra perks over General Admission such as: VIP ONLY Zone, x1 FREE Street Food Voucher (to use on any item in the VIP Zone), x1 Parking Space, Access to a Premium Drinks Bar + VIP Cocktail Bar and much more (we really mean it there's loads more)!

Sound good? Great...grab your tickets and prepare yourself to bathe in the Summer Soul Vibes!

Confirmed Line-Up:

• The Brand New Heavies
• Incognito
• Trevor Nelson
• Still Drifting ft Ray Lewis
• Shaila Prospere
• Uncle Funk's Disco Inferno
• DJ Rossi P
• Dionne Clarke
• Ipswich Soul Collective

Please see the full event schedule below - please note timings are subject to change.

Please note as an independent business we cannot allow external food or drink to be taken/consumed in the festival arena.

Tickets Details (*please note all tickets have a booking fee)

General Admission Ticket - £35pp

• General Admission Access to Summer Soul Vibes 2024

Accessible Admission Ticket - £35 - £20 (Carer's)

• General Admission Access to Summer Soul Vibes 2024

John Grose VIP Zone Ticket - £80pp

• Exclusive Access to the John Grose VIP Zone for Summer Soul Vibes 2024 (VIP's ONLY)
• x1 FREE Street food item per person - served by the JLS Catering group 
• x1 FREE Greene King Ale Sample (NEW Addition)
• SSV24 Lanyard (NEW Addition)
• Complimentary Water Bottles (NEW Addition)
• Face N Glitz Station (NEW Addition)
• Refreshing Ice Lollies (NEW Addition)
• Potential Artist Photo Ops (NEW Addition)
• Access to Premium drinks served in the John Grose VIP Zone (drinks not included in the price)
• Access to Cocktail Bar
• Golf Simulator (NEW Addition)
• x1 Parking Space 
• Seating Area access - please note seating is on a first come first served basis 
• VIP Toilets 
• Security

The KBB Centre Caravan/Campervan Plot - £30 per plot

• NO Tents or Camping - CARAVAN/CAMPERVAN'S ONLY!! 
• Access to The KBB Centre - Caravan/Campervan area for Summer Soul Vibes 2024
• Earlier arrival time into The KBB Centre - Caravan/Campervan area
• Plot for x1 vehicle to stay overnight in The KBB Centre - Caravan/Campervan area

Summer Soul Vibes 2024 Sponsors:

Main Sponsor - Greene King

Greene King will be showing up with a range of their traditional ales as well as their brand new craft beers which have been centuries in the making!

VIP Zone Sponsor - John Grose Ipswich

John Grose are a multi-franchise car and van dealer in Suffolk, offering sales, servicing and repairs. With Ford dealerships across Suffolk & South Norfolk, as well as a holding the Kia franchise in Lowestoft and Peugeot and Citroen in Ipswich.

Main Stage Sponsor & Caravan/Campervan Plot Sponsor - The KBB Centre

If you’re looking for a new kitchen, bathroom or bedroom in Ipswich and East Anglia, then you’ll demand exceptional service and value for money. The KBB Centre prides itself in doing just that, and much more.

Parking Sponsor - Cabs Smart

Download the Cabs Smart App from all App Stores - Android | Apple and pre-book your taxi

Summer Soul Vibes FAQ's:

Can I bring food & drink to the festival? No - as a small independent business we cannot allow neither food or drink to be brought into the festival arena. There will be plenty of food & drink options available to all who attend on the day.

Is there parking? Yes - there will be ample parking for attendees available at £5 (unless you have purchased a John Grose VIP ticket, which you will automatically be given access to parking) We are encouraging festival goers to purchase a parking ticket in advance so the Venue16 team are aware of the expected number of vehicles coming on the day.

Can I bring a chair? Yes - we are encouraging festival goers to bring camping chairs along with them as the event is outside. Please note that large sun-blocking umbrella's/parasols are NOT allowed in - as this will block the view for other attendees. The John Grose VIP Zone will have limited seating for those in attendance, however, this will be on a first-come first-serve basis.

Will there be cover if it rains? - No - this festival is an outdoor event and we will not be providing cover for everyone. The John Grose VIP Zone will have limited covering, but this will be on a first-come first-serve basis. We are encouraging attendees to bring appropriate clothing and/or coverings for all weather. Unless extreme weather conditions occur...the SHOW WILL GO ON!!

Accessibility FAQ’s:

Can I buy a 'Accessibility Ticket'? Yes - 'Accessibility Tickets' are available to purchase at the same price as a standard 'General Admission' ticket, by purchasing an 'Accessibility Ticket' it will notify the Venue16 team so we can ensure your day is as enjoyable for everyone involved!

Can I buy a Carer Ticket? Yes - 'Carer Tickets' are available to purchase, simply click on the 'Accessible Admission Ticket' and choose the 'Carer Ticket'. All Venue16 ask is that a PROOF of valid I.D is emailed over to 'marketing@venue16.co.uk' before the event.

Will there be a designated 'Accessibility Area'? - Unfortunately, No - this is something Venue16 provided in 2023, however, despite having an area available it wasn't used and therefore we have made the decision to NOT have a designated area. However, the festival arena is on a flat grass surface and has ample viewing for all attendees - if you would like to get a good spot for the day then please arrive at the earliest available time from when doors open.