Discover Ipswich Magazine 2023

CULTURE

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Photographer: Tamcam Images

Greta Stanley performing at Studio 188 during Waghorn to West. Photographer: Richard Boltron

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IPSWICH’S BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT HOTSPOTS Sing at the top of your lungs, dance in the aisles, laugh till you cry and sit on the edge of your seat in suspense at a great show in Ipswich…

to Brisbane, right here at the Civic Centre and you can enjoy easy parking and less traffic.. Karen A

LOCAL’S TIP

Do you need to arrange a stand-up-and- mingle function or a fully catered 3-course sit-down event? Our team can help make your occasion a success. Expos, engagements, formals, birthdays, trade shows, conferences and corporate events. Getting the details right and providing exceptional customer service is just the beginning. Our technical support, catering and flexible room options at Ipswich Civic Centre, North Ipswich Reserve Corporate Centre and 1 Nicholas Street are centred around making your event a success. Call us today. phone (07) 3810 6695 ARROW-POINTER Ipswichciviccentre.com.au envelope civiccentrefunctions@ipswich.qld.gov.au night and karaoke. Here you will also find indie touring bands on weekends. You can also enjoy being serenaded by songsters and acoustic guitars under the shady trees at The Soul Nook Collective in Marburg on Saturdays. On Sunday afternoons head to The Rusty Nail in the Nicholas Street Precinct to enjoy a cocktail, tapas and music as the sun sets over the city. For theatre enthusiasts that crave drama, comedy, action and suspense, reserve your seat for an upcoming play at the Incinerator Theatre . The talented actors from Ipswich Little Theatre are known to act out well-known playwrights, as well as their own stories. Club Services Ipswich (CSI) , Jets Leagues Club and Brothers Leagues Club also have free live music most weekends. For special events, CSI and Brothers also host touring tribute shows and original acts that you require tickets for.

One of the best venues to catch a live gig or show is the Ipswich Civic Centre , which delivers world-class entertainment every month. Performers such as American ventriloquist David Strassman, dancers from the Russian Ballet and Aussie singer-songwriter Amy Shark are just a few of the big names to have graced the stage. The Racehorse Hotel is another venue able to secure top acts including country, rock, RnB, and more. Recently Unwritten Law and The Screaming Jets have hit the stage here. A wealth of homegrown talent can be found at Studio 188 . Located in the Top of Town precinct, the studio’s highly popular Ipswich Unearthed series shines a spotlight on up-and- coming artists. Or, if you think you have got what it takes to hit the stage, be sure to drop by Banshees Bar & Art Space in the Ipswich CBD, for open mic

ACCESSIBILITY TIP Ipswich Little Theatre

has space for one wheelchair patron per show and has accessible parking and toilets. Contact the box office to reserve the allocated space when buying tickets. Ipswich Civic Centre has wheelchair access to the three lower level rooms and the George Hogg Auditorium. Call to discuss needs and enjoy a range of shows from musicals, cabaret, comedy and concerts.

Ipswich's Premiere Function Venues

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