An organisation in Ipswich which runs three music venues and hosts a two-day festival across the town would "fully support" a City of Culture bid.
Brighten The Corners has said it would back a bid should one be tabled.
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott previously revealed he has had conversations with relevant ministers, believing the town has "phenomenal creative talents" and that should be showcased on the national stage.
This news follows on from culture secretary Lisa Nandy's visit to Ipswich in November where she saw the work Brighten The Corners do.
She declared Ipswich had the perfect model for grassroots music, highlighting Suffolk star Ed Sheeran's success.
Brighten The Corners run three live music venues across the town, The Smokehouse, St Stephen's Church and The Baths.
They also run the Brighten The Corners Festival which is held in five venues across the town over two days and has been a huge success in championing up and coming artists.
Joe Bailey, CEO of Brighten The Corners, said: "Brighten The Corners would fully support a bid for City of Culture in 2029.
"We have seen the incredibly positive impact the award has had for other areas over the last 12 years and the launch for Bradford 2025 looked spectacular.
"I don't see why we as a town cannot aspire to achieve this, it's a chance to let our rich arts and culture heritage shine brightly and bring them all together to showcase the town on a national level.
"Music, Theatre, Dance and the Arts are so enriching and engaging and we have so many incredible organisations from the grassroots up to large establishments which will be able to contribute towards something amazing.
"We will be able to support the bid with our live music infrastructure, showcasing talented local and regional artists as well as bringing larger scale bands to the town.
"It's' our passion to show that Ipswich can be a destination town, something to be proud of and celebrated," he added.
The City of Culture bid does not have to be an actual city - meaning Ipswich would be eligible to apply for 2029, when the next area is designated, with Bradford being named City of Culture for 2025.
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