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Booked: Lofi in the Library

Intimate music gigs, late in the library – programmed and performed by new talent.

Are you aged 18 – 25, passionate about music, and ready to bring bold, live experiences to unexpected spaces? Suffolk Community Libraries is inviting new creatives to shape, deliver, and perform a series of mini lo-fi concerts set within the warm familiarity of our libraries in Ipswich and Haverhill – blending live music with literary heritage.

Interested in getting involved with the project? To find out more, visit www.booked-in-the-library.co.uk, email us at booked.programme@suffolk.gov.uk, or fill in our performer expression of interest form below.

Expression of interest

Want to perform at one of our Booked gigs? Fill in the form below with your details and we’ll get back to you!

Your full name *

Your preferred pronouns

Your email address *

Your phone number

Performer/band name *If this is the same as your full name, you can put N/A.

Location *Select which location you are interested in performing at:Ipswich County LibraryHaverhill LibraryI am interested in performing at both venues

Availability *Let us know if there are any particular days that you are not available to perform.

Are you applying as a solo performer or do you perform with more than one person? *Solo performerGroup performer (more than one person)

Your artist bio *In 50 - 100 words, write or share a musician bio - the kind you’d feel happy for us to publish on our websites, social media and with the press when we share news about the project. Tell us about your musical background, your influences, and what defines you as an artist.0 / 100

Performance duration *Let us know how many songs you have and would like to perform, and a rough estimate of the duration of your performance.

Technical specifications *Let us know the following so we can prepare accordingly: (1) Number of performers and what each performer is playing (e.g. solo, duo, trio, electronic/live loop-based, etc); (2) Instruments you will be bringing along for your performance; (3) Any additional gear you plan to bring (e.g. small controller, laptop, pedals etc). Note: We’ll be using a shared technical setup on the night to keep things smooth and consistent. You’ll just need to plug into the house system and bring your instrument and any essential gear.0 / 300

Your socials (Instagram, TikTok etc) *Include any social media links or handles you would like included as part of your expression of interest (if applicable).

Your recordings (SoundCloud, YouTube etc) *Include any web links you would like included as part of your expression of interest (if applicable).

Do you have any accessibility requirements you would like us to be aware of? *

Have you uploaded to the BBC Introducing Uploader? *This is where a music artist can create a profile and upload tracks so that producers at the BBC can hear them and potentially play them on the radio. To find out more, visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/introducing/uploadsYes – I have a profile and have uploaded tracksNot yet – I have recordings, but I am not ready to upload at this stageNo – I do not have any recorded tracks to upload at this point in time

Suffolk Community Libraries will use the information you provide to review your expression of interest to perform as part of Booked: Lofi in the Library and to contact you about this opportunity.

We may share relevant details with trusted partner organisations and freelance producers involved in delivering the project.

We’ll store your information securely for up to six months after you express your interest in performing.

We process your data as part of our interest in recruiting musicians for this project. You have the right to access, correct or request deletion of your data at any time by contacting: booked.programme@suffolk.gov.uk.

Photos taken by Laura Winckles and the students from Suffolk New College.

Booked: Lofi in the Library is supported by Brighten the Corners, Suffolk New College, Haverhill Arts Centre, Out of Time Records and BBC Music Introducing Suffolk & Norfolk.

This project is backed by Youth Music, thanks to the National Lottery via Arts Council England.

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