About

Formed in Ipswich in 2019 by Peter and Wendy, The Frestonians are a new wave duo known for blending punk energy with melodic hooks.
 
During the UK lockdowns, they built a strong online following with live-streamed gigs, catching the attention of BBC Radio Suffolk and the John Peel Centre. They now perform regularly across East Anglia.
 
Key milestones include:
  • 2022: Released their debut EP, Midnight, followed by BBC Introducing "Track of the Week" honors for "Lock Away My Soul" and back-to-back NMG Award public vote nominations (2022 and 2023).
  • 2023: Released two more EPs: Live in The Smokehouse and The Slow Dance.
    2025: Released a string of singles ("The Long Road", "Vibe", "Fake Friends", and "Tell Me"), with more new music arriving in Autumn 2026.   Nominated in the NMG Awards and the Radio Wigwam annual awards.
  • 2026: Played several festivals, including Sax Fest, Askernbury, The Suffolk Show, Somersham, and the Burstall Show.  Nominated again in the NMG Awards.
Through their label, Frestonia Records, they also promote local gigs at Ipswich's The Smokehouse, hosting acts in 2026 including Lara Price, Monkey Foot Down, Chris Asker, Mulholland Jive, Rob Prince, Luke Fisher and the Ghost Tides, Jon Parker, and Matt Whitton.

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Gig Performances

Gigs

Previous events

Date Event Location
Lava Pigeon + The Frestonians + Monkey Foot Down + Cryptid Hive @ The Smokehouse Ipswich The Smokehouse, Ipswich The Smokehouse, Ipswich
Unsigned on Suffolk Sound Unsigned on Suffolk Sound Radio Show 6pm, Felixstowe Unsigned on Suffolk Sound Radio Show 6pm, Felixstowe
The Burstall Show The Burstall Show, Burstall, Suffolk The Burstall Show, Burstall, Suffolk
Somersham Wheelie Fun Day Somersham, nr Ipswich, Suffolk Somersham, nr Ipswich, Suffolk
Askernbury Music Festival Askernbury Festival, Brewers Arms, Ipswich Askernbury Festival, Brewers Arms, Ipswich
Sax Arts Fest, Saxmundham Sax Arts Fest, Saxmundham Sax Arts Fest, Saxmundham
Suffolk Show Suffolk Show, Ipswich Suffolk Show, Ipswich
Luke Fisher and the Ghost Tides, The Frestonians, Jon Parker (Hope Ahead), Matt Whitton (Torsion Field) The Smokehouse, Ipswich The Smokehouse, Ipswich
Mulholland Jive/The Frestonians/Rob Prince The Smokehouse, Ipswich The Smokehouse, Ipswich
Live radio performance on Unsigned on Suffolk Sound Unsigned on Suffolk Sound Radio Show 6pm, Felixstowe Unsigned on Suffolk Sound Radio Show 6pm, Felixstowe
Lara Price/The Frestonians/Monkey Foot Down/Chris Asker The Smokehouse, Ipswich The Smokehouse, Ipswich
Live radio performance Unsigned on Suffolk Sound Suffolk Sound Radio, Felixstowe Suffolk Sound Radio, Felixstowe
Somersham Wheelie Fun Day Somersham, Somersham Playing Field, Somersham Somersham, Somersham Playing Field, Somersham
Lava Pigeon / The Frestonians / Lara Price @ The John Peel Centre, Stowmarket John Peel Centre for the Creative Arts, Stowmarket IP14 1ET John Peel Centre for the Creative Arts, Stowmarket IP14 1ET
The Frestonians @ Askernbury 2025 music festival Brewers Arms, Ipswich IP1 3NS Brewers Arms, Ipswich IP1 3NS
The Rattlebacks/With Teeth/The Frestonians The Smokehouse, Ipswich The Smokehouse, Ipswich
Hope Ahead, The Frestonians, Dolce Fire @ The Smokehouse, Ipswich The Smokehouse, Ipswich, IP1 3NU The Smokehouse, Ipswich, IP1 3NU
The Frestonians @ Hank's Dirty Ipswich FREE ENTRY Hank's Dirty, Ipswich Hank's Dirty, Ipswich
The Frestonians & Robin Dicker @ Hank's Dirty Ipswich - Free Entry Hanks Dirty, Ipswich Hanks Dirty, Ipswich
The Frestonians @ Briarbank, Ipswich. Free Entry Briarbank Brewery, Ipswich Briarbank Brewery, Ipswich

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Winner of the Best Video category in the NMG Awards 2026.  Placed 2th in the Audience Choice and 4th in the Alternative category.   September 2026.

Nominated in the Alternative category of the NMG Awards 2026 - August 2026

Performed at The Burstall Show - August 2026

Performed at the Somersham Wheelie Fun Day, Ipswich - July 2026

Performed at the Askernbury Festival, Ipswich - June 2026

Performed at the SaxFest Music Festival in Saxmundham - June 2026

Performed on the Suffolk Sound stage (live radio) at the The Suffolk Show - May 2026

Live radio performance Unsigned on Suffolk Sound - March 2026

Live radio performance Unsigned on Suffolk Sound - January 2026

Nominated in the Radio Wigwam 2005 Awards - December 2025

Nominated in the Alternative category of the NMG Awards 2025 August 2025

Gig at the John Peel Centre with Lava Pigeon and Lara Price 2 July 2025

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