South Street Kids is back and it’s bigger than ever.

We’re so excited to say South Street Kids is back and this year we’re going all in.

Thanks to funding from Arts Council England, we’re launching a bold new project where young people will create an original song and music video. Something that reflects who they are and where they come from.

This year we’re working in partnership with Outloud Music, Punch Studios,

Suffolk Archives, Eastern Angles and Dance East to give young people access to real artists, real spaces, and real creative opportunities.

What will we be doing?

Over the year, young people will:

• Work with professional song writers to create a new original music track

• Work with a Dance East artist to create a dance piece for the video

• Record a track at Punch Studios with Outloud Music

• Film a music video across Suffolk with professional filmmakers

• Develop their own creative voice through music, dance, film and art

• Dive into Suffolk stories like the Wild Man of Orford, connecting them to themes of identity, migration and belonging

  
  

It’s about creativity, confidence, and giving young people a voice.

Check out our EP that SSK made last year here.

Why the Wild Man of Orford?

At the heart of this project is the Suffolk myth of the Wild Man of Orford.

It’s an old story about someone arriving on the Suffolk coast and being seen as unfamiliar. In this project, we take that idea and turn it into something joyful, creative, and full of possibility.

This is about celebrating identity, celebrating where you come from, and bringing those stories into the heart of Suffolk today.

Our young people will reimagine this myth through music, dance, and film, creating something that reflects the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our community.

It’s about belonging, shaping the story, and celebrating it together.

We’re asking:

• What does it mean to arrive somewhere new?

• What does belonging look like today?

• Whose stories get remembered and whose don’t?

The Wild Man of Orford is one of Suffolk’s most famous coastal myths. It tells of a mysterious, sea-born outsider captured near Orford in medieval times. Stories like this matter because they carry the identity, fears and imagination of a place, helping each generation understand where they come from.

Reclaiming heritage

This isn’t just about learning history, it’s about changing it.

Through our partnership with Suffolk Archives, young people will explore real stories of Suffolk.

Stories of arrival, movement and change. Then they’ll create their own.

The difference is: this time, their voices won’t be missing.

Their song, music video and creative work will be preserved in the archives, meaning their stories become part of Suffolk’s cultural record.

That’s powerful because many of these young people have never seen themselves reflected in heritage spaces before and we want to change this!

The big moment

They’ll then perform the song live and premiere the video at Eastern Angles sharing their story with the world on Spotify and Youtube.

How much is it?

It's FREE!

When is it?

We run on Saturdays during term time, 11am – 12:30pm

• Term 1: 18 April 2026 – 27 June 2026

• Term 2: 5 September 2026 – 21 November 2026

• Term 3: 23 January 2027 – 20 March 2027

Check out https://www.ipswichcm.org.uk/what-we-do for full dates.

Where is it?

Eastern Angles Centre, Gatacre Rd, Ipswich IP1 2LQ

Who is it for?

Young people aged 7–12 in Ipswich.

No experience needed. Just energy, curiosity and a willingness to have a go.

Can you still join?

Yes. it’s not too late.

We always keep space open for new young people to join throughout the term, make friends, and be part of something special.

Why join?

Because it’s a chance to:

• be heard

• have fun

• learn real creative skills

• meet new people

• and make something you can be proud of

  
  

By the end, the group will have created a professional song and music video, and their work will even be archived in Suffolk Archives for the future.

How to sign up

To join or find out more:

👉 Email: kristin@ipswichcm.org.uk

👉 Message us on socials @ipswichcm

👉 More more info: ICM website

👉 Or just turn up and say hello

Come and be part of it.