Letting Ipswich know Whats On!
Enjoy a tantalising array of exhibitor stalls and entertainment from chilli fudge to chilli sauce, from beeswax to barbecue relish, from jerky to jumping castles, from spices to sensational dancers. Get behind the competitors vying for the crown in the four chilli-food eating competitions on centre stage. Live music by Read more…
In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways! The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. We follow four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard Read more…
As throngs of people flock to the Ekka showgrounds, authorities are concerned about a potential spike in COVID-19 and influenza cases in the Queensland community. A string of illnesses remain in the community with COVID cases still high, the flu season not yet over and cases of monkeypox being reported interstate. Read more…
Rugby League Ipswich and West Bremer Media are teaming up to bring unparalleled accessto the Final Series of the ACS Group A Grade Premiership. Starting Saturday 20 August 2022, all games will be live streamed on both West Bremer’sradio and via a subscription streaming service. West Bremer Media Manager, Bradley Read more…
A unique hands-on placemaking event featuring international experts and a community block party on 12 August will ignite imaginations of what Ipswich Central could become for the community. Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Chairperson Councillor Marnie Doyle said the Building Better Blocks and Neighbourhoods event will showcase innovative ways to activate Read more…
West Bremer Radio fave, Damien, is back with his newest album, and he’s celebrating the launch this Friday night. Hailing from Ipswich, Australia, DAMIEN is a queer alt-electro-rock (darkwave) artist who breaks away from mainstream conventions with poignant, post-punk political commentaries. Emerging in early 2020, DAMIEN’s music blends electro rock Read more…
About 120,000 free plants are up for grabs this year as part of council’s Free Plant Program and a mobile nursery will be setting up in a suburb near you. Environment and Sustainability Committee Chairperson Councillor Russell Milligan said Ipswich residents are entitled to six free plants each financial year under Read more…
Friday 7 October 20228.00 pm STARRING FRANCES MULCAHY Presented by Frances Mulcahy and Ipswich Civic Centre Frances with an ‘E’ – 2 puberties 45 years apart what could go wrong? Written, and performed by Frances Mulcahy, Frances with an ‘E’ is her story of gender identity. Frances grew up in Read more…
THE SAPPHIRES written and directed by Tony Briggs Tuesday 30 August 20227.30 pm Presented by Ipswich Civic Centre The Sapphires is one of the Australia’s best-loved stories. Winning multiple awards as a play, film and soundtrack album there was one challenge left and that was to undertake a national tour of Australia. Read more…
The Ipswich Sports Awards are back for 2022, recognising local sporting legends and rising stars both on and off the field. Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Fechner said the Ipswich Sports Awards are a wonderful celebration of our local sporting community. “These awards acknowledge and celebrate Read more…
Ipswich homeowners impacted by flooding earlier this year should consider registering their interest for the Queensland and Australian governments’ Resilient Homes Fund sooner rather than later. Local Disaster Management Group Chair Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the $741 million fund applied to directly flood-affected residential properties. “The trail of destruction Read more…
Come along and plant a tree at a free Community Tree Planting on 30 July to celebrate National Tree Day. Environment and Sustainability Committee Chairperson Councillor Russell Milligan said the council had partnered with West Moreton Landcare Group to host the event at Mason’s Gully Bushcare site. “A tree planting day is a Read more…
Amy Shark – See U Somewhere Australia Saturday 13 August 20228.00 pm Aussie music megastar, Amy Shark, is embarking on her biggest tour EVER, hitting the Ipswich Civic Centre this year! Having just wrapped up her major-city arena tour, and already selling out heaps of dates on her regional tour, there Read more…
Classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars – you name it, it’s going to be on the Ipswich CBD streets this Saturday night 23 July as the Back to Ipswich Laps Cruise Night No#3 kicks off from 6pm! Grab a roadside table at one of the CBD’s restaurants or cafes, or Read more…
Danny Widdicombe and Trichotomy have built a strong reputation for the quality of both their captivating live performances and acclaimed recordings. Their cross-genre collaboration was born from the idea of merging Danny’s modern-folk song writing and finger style guitar approach, with Trichotomy’s virtuosic jazz musicianship and innate musicality creating an Read more…
The StoryArts Festival Ipswich began in 1995 as the Ipswich Festival of Children’s Literature and has been held every two years since then, offering FREE sessions for children. Sessions for teachers, librarians, emerging writers and illustrators and member of the public with an interest in children’s literature will return to Read more…
Award-winning theatre-makers Shock Therapy Productions proudly present their latest work Undertow and tickets are now free! An honest and powerful look at the hidden forces, beneath the surface that move us and determine the choices we make and the actions we take. Centering around a high school community, the show follows Read more…
The 18th annual charity run, Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park, presented by University of Southern Queensland, will take place this July. The Main Event will be hosted at Bill Paterson Oval at Limestone Park on Sunday 31 July. If participants cannot on the day, there is the option to sign up for the Read more…
Each Friday afternoon between 5pm and 6pm, Martin Shaw from Wounded Heroes Australia takes over the West Bremer Radio airwaves to host the Veterans’ Hour, a show dedicated to sharing the stories of our veterans and how Wounded Heroes Australia is making a big difference. On Friday 8 July 2022, Read more…
For many years, St Mary’s and St Edmund’s Colleges have produced excellent Combined Colleges’ Musicals. This year will be no different with St Mary’s College producing Disney High School Musical on Stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while Read more…
Council has continued its commitment to support the city’s community organisations and local artists in its 2022-2023 Budget, with a focus that builds on community strengths. More than $800,000 has been allocated to grants for clubs, not-for-profit organisations, local groups and creators through community funding programs to support projects, events Read more…
Thomas the Tank Engine is here in Ipswich and this is your last chance to get up close with the world’s favourite little blue steam engine and his friends these school holidays before he steams out of town on Sunday 10 July. Head to the Workshops Rail Museum these school Read more…
From Friday 8 July at 5pm, Martin Shaw from Wounded Heroes Australia will take over the Drive Show each week to shine a spotlight on the issues faced by Australia’s military personnel and their families. Listen in from 5pm each Friday afternoon as Martin talks to veterans – both past Read more…
Ipswich City Council is excited to bring you Building Better Blocks and Neighbourhoods, a placemaking and city shaping thought leadership event with some practical hands-on experience. As part of their Australian tour Better Block will be showcasing their innovative process to activate public spaces and bring people together. Supported by a strong Read more…
From their album debut in 1968 to their last album in 1972, Creedence Clearwater Revival was a juggernaut of phenomenal proportions. No other band has created such an impact in such a short time. The Creedence Clearwater Collective brings to the stage a six-piece band – with a guest Saxophonist Read more…
Five of Australia’s best magicians will dazzle and wow audiences with a brand-new show heading to the Ipswich Civic Centre on Sunday 3 July 2022. Prepare to experience a jaw dropping spectacle of live magic, illusions and escapes with Showmen. Starring the biggest names in Australian and international magic, together Read more…
From fictional monster duck quests, gigantic artworks and adventurous musical tales to a unique children’s music and arts festival, there is plenty to explore for the young and the young at heart during SPARK Ipswich – 7 to 17 July 2022. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said SPARK Ipswich’s 11-day city-wide Read more…
Thomas the Tank Engine is here in Ipswich and this is your chance to get up close with the world’s favourite little blue steam engine and his friends. Head to the Workshops Rail Museum these school holidays and spend the day with Thomas, Sir Topham Hatt, Douglas, Annie and Clarabel, Read more…
JUNE JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE ALMOST HERE AND THERE’S PLENTY TO DO AROUND IPSWICH! HEAD TO THE WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM IPSWICH FOR A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS: ALL ABOARD FOR A GREAT DAY OUT WITH ENTRY TO THE MUSEUM AND ALL EXHIBITS INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET!MEET THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE Read more…
Strap yourself in Australia! The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting the highways to home-deliver the freshest and funniest from the 2022 Festival to neighbourhoods across the nation. For 24 years the Roadshow has presented an all killer, no filler line-up of Australian stars and talented newcomers to comedy Read more…