Festival of Horsepower

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🎻 MZAZA AT WOMI 🎹 Three-time Queensland Mus

🎻 MZAZA AT WOMI 🎹 Three-time Queensland Music Awards winners MZAZA passionately deliver their stunning blend of folk to music lovers in an intimate concert. Led by mesmerising French-Sephardic vocalist Pauline Maudy, these incredible musicians from around the world harness Balkan and French influences to create a musical ride that taps into the beating heart of humankind. 📅 Saturday 17 July
⏰ 7pm
📍 Studio 188
🎟️ Tickets via SPARKipswich.com.au
🧀 Cheese platter for one $10.00 Are you a local artist interested in performing with MZAZA? Cultivate expression of interest's close this Sunday 27th June at 11:59pm. Spend the day collaborating, arranging songs, working on vocal/instrumental techniques and performance/stage craft and participating in an interactive sound check. A select number of participants will be invited to perform with MZAZA as part of their WOMI showcase. For more information and to express interest, click the link in our bio Presented by SPARK Ipswich, Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC) and Studio 188.
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🎵 WAGHORN TO WEST 🎵 16 Artists | 8 Sessions

🎵 WAGHORN TO WEST 🎵 16 Artists | 8 Sessions | 4 Venues | 1 Epic Night Dance the night away at Ipswich's first multi-venue indie live music crawl as part of SPARK Ipswich. Build your own unique line-up as you hop between 4 venues between Waghorn and West Street along Brisbane Street, Ipswich. Experience the best of what the Queensland music scene has to offer alongside some of Ipswich’s most exciting up and coming musicians. Featuring Clea, DVNA, FeelsClub, FELIVAND, Greatest Hits, No Money Enterprise, Pink Matter, Sahara Beck, Shag Rock, Tom Thum, WIGZ, Annie at the Helm, Block 13 Productions, Brooke Austen, Paulina and Wild Eyed Wonder! 📅 Saturday 10 July
⏰ 6pm - Late
📍 Circa 160, Ipswich Central Hotel, Goleby's Basement and Studio 188
🎟️ Tickets on sale now via SPARKipswich.com.au For more information, and to view the jam packed SPARK Ipswich program, click the link in our bio.
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🏃‍♀️GET YOUR RUNNING SHOES ON IPSWICH🏃

🏃‍♀️GET YOUR RUNNING SHOES ON IPSWICH🏃‍♂️⁠
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Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park Fun Run, presented by the University of Southern Queensland, has a strong history and tradition for the Foundation and our community. ⁠
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Participants can choose any distance with options of a half marathon, half marathon relay, 10km, 5km, 2.5km, and the new kids obstacle course, there is an option for everyone and families. ⁠
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📅 Sunday 25 July ⁠
📍 Limestone Park, Ipswich⁠
🎟️ To register, hit the link in our bio ⁠
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Registration include a cap and finishers medal exclusive to 2021. So grab your friends and your running shoes, and RUN for research! ⁠
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For more information, and to view the full VENTURE program, tap the link in our bio and go to the Venture tab⁠
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💃 THE RACE THAT STOPS THE CITY IS ALMOST HERE 🏇⁠
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The TAB Ipswich Cup 2021, Ipswich's social event of the year, is BACK for 2021 and only 5 sleeps away!⁠
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Rich in history, heritage and horses there really is nothing like the Ipswich Cup. But it is more than a horse race; it is the social day of the year for the greater Ipswich region.⁠
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The event features a host of areas to enjoy the racing and social festivities including trackside marquees plus don’t forget the Fashions on the Field now including a local lad and lass category. There will also be the areas you love including the Corona Infield Festival featuring internationally recognised DJs, Pimm’s Lawn Party and new areas including the Festival of Horsepower Marquee, Aviary and Yak Precinct.⁠
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📅 Saturday 19 June⁠
🎟️ Minimal tickets still available via the link in our bio⁠
❗ The Ipswich Cup is an 18+ event ⁠
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For more information, and to view the full Festival of Horespower program, click the link in our bio⁠
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⭐THE BRIEFS BOYS ARE BACK⭐ Closing out the fi

SPARK Ipswich hits the road taking the festival to

SPARK Ipswich hits the road taking the festival to small halls across the region. Inspired by slapstick legends Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, the side-splitting duo of Chores is coming your way. Two excitable brothers, are definitely, probably, maybe, just about to, almost, at some stage, going to do the chores their mother has asked them to do… With highlights of skilled stunts and uproarious, interactive gags, and with very little spoken dialogue, you will find yourself on the edge of your seat and giggling until the chores are done. 📅 Thursday 8 - Sunday 11 July
📍 Catalyst Church, Brassal
📍 Peak Crossing Hall
📍 Goodna State School
📍 Rosewood Cultural Centre
🎟️ Tickets on sale now via the link in our bio The Chores performance suits ages 0 – 100. Chores is presented by Hoopla Clique and Cluster Arts For more informatio and to view the full SPARK Ipswich program, click the link in our bio
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🌏 MUSIC FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE 🎵⁠ ⁠ SPARK

🌏 MUSIC FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE 🎵⁠
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SPARK Ipswich, BEMAC and Studio 188 are proud to present, WOMI. Featuring music from across the globe, over the festival’s closing weekend WOMI celebrates Ipswich’s vibrant world music scene.⁠
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🎸 Cigany Weaver and Las Chimilitas - Friday 16 July ⁠
Fusing the passion of gypsy music, the precision of classical, and the spontaneity of jazz, Cigány Weaver create a rich and vibrant atmosphere for both the heart and mind. Supported by Las Chimilitas imparting the sounds of Spain with their compelling acapella.⁠
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🎻 MZAZA - Saturday 17 July⁠
Three-time Queensland Music Award winners MZAZA passionately deliver their stunning blend of folk to music lovers in an intimate concert. Local musicians also have the opportunity to spend the day with three-time Queensland Music Award winners MZAZA collaborating, arranging songs, working on vocal/instrumental techniques. ⁠
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🥁 The Barleyshakes - Sunday 18 July ⁠
The Barleyshakes are shouting out to local musicians to join them for a good old Irish session and a show. Brewed in Ireland and distilled in Australia, The Barleyshakes combine intense energy, beautiful harmony and driving dance rhythms.⁠
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For more information and to book tickets, click the link in our bio. ⁠
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🎭 ANYWHERE FESTIVAL CURTAIN CALL 🎸 ⁠ ⁠ T

🎭 ANYWHERE FESTIVAL CURTAIN CALL 🎸 ⁠
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The Anywhere Festival Ipswich Program officially wrapped up on Sunday 23 May. The program was brimming with storytellers, musicians, theatre groups, visual artists and dancers as they took over Top of Town, Ipswich Central. Congratulations are in order for the 12 Ipswich productions that were featured across the 3 week program, including Crossfyre Players, Damien Johnson, The Haus of James, The Black Box Collective, Muscle Up Circus, The Beryls, Oubliette Theatre, Yarn Storytelling, Solidarity Kulture Club, Minola Theatre and Nik Nak Productions. Here are some quick stats:⁠
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〰️ 23 Shows ⁠
〰️ 7 Sold-Out ⁠
〰️ 670 Tickets Sold ⁠
〰️ 96 Artists Engaged ⁠
〰️ 9 Venues ⁠
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Special thanks to our local producer Timothy Wynn and to all those who purchased a ticket and attended and hosted a show. Including Arts Alive Ipswich, Nicholas St Precinct, Banshees Bar & Artspace, Pinot & Picasso Ipswich, Studio 188, Ipswich Central Hotel, Goleby's Basement, Ipswich Community Gallery and Crossfit Electrify. ⁠
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🎈 KIDS! THIS ONES FOR YOU 🌳⁠
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Ipswich’s first contemporary music and arts festival designed for the young and young at heart is here! With a focus on sustainability, Little Day Out is bursting with music, hands on arts experiences, roving entertainment, food and fun.⁠
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Featuring Regurgitator's POGOGO SHOW headlining the main stage, Party Playground’s high energy cabaret show, The Feral Cats of Tokyo with their electrifying concert, Circus Ipswich and much more, Little Day Out is NOT to be missed. ⁠
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Tickets are on sale now and only $5 entry with children receiving a Little Day Out tote bag or t-shirt with every ticket (until stocks last), grab your spot today. ⁠
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For more information and to view the full SPARK Ipswich program, click here the link in our bio. ⁠
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🎠 FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 🎠⁠ ⁠ Kids, it

🎠 FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 🎠⁠
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Kids, it's your turn to dress up as part of the Channel Seven Family Race Day this Sunday at the Ipswich Turf Club. ⁠
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The program features an animal farm, reptile display, horse racing and a Kids Fashion on the Field event. It's the perfect way to enjoy Sunday with plenty of entertainment for the kids and free fun for the whole family. ⁠
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River 94.9FM Radio will also be there on the day with loads of giveaways. ⁠
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For more information and to view the entire Festival of Horsepower program, click the link in our bio. ⁠
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