Arts
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That Production Company marks 10 years and plans for the next 10
An independent Ipswich theatre company has celebrated its 10th year of operation. It is a decade in which That Production Company has produced 30 major…
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Nothing beats the feeling of performing says Josh
Electric” is how music theatre actor, Joshua Whitten describes the feeling he gets when he is on stage. “When you’re in the zone, deep…
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Ipswich live music venue receives more than $20,000 in state funding
A lifeline has been thrown to Queensland live music venues from the State government, with 22 venues sharing a $2.3 million boon. Banshees was the…
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Eurovision decider returns to the Gold Coast in 2022
Eurovision will return to the Gold Coast in early 2022 to determine which song will represent Australia in the final in Italy. Gold Coast based…
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Netflix filming in the Gold Coast hinterland
A Netflix romantic comedy has begun filming in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Produced by Brisbane’s Hoodlum Entertainment and funded by the Queensland Government, the feature…
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Trio of siblings to perform in Ipswich performances of Pirates of Penzance
A singer of high notes, a sports enthusiast, and an apprentice hairdresser, 22-year-old Melissa Bird may have many skills up her sleeve but performing has…
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Local artist’s pivoting approach to the faltering live music industry
“I lost all of my gigs,” said 27-year-old Ipswich based music artist, songwriter and producer, Dee Bradbury. “It’s hard to give an exact number, but…
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Maurice has centred his world around art
Maurice Woodley from Ipswich describes his artistic process as “more of a feeling,” and “less about the colours.” This would make sense as Maurice said…
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More than 28,000 gigs cancelled since July 1 in Australia
A once thriving live music industry has been inundated with uncertainty since Queensland’s first lockdown in March 2020. “We’re seeing more and more financially vulnerable…
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Play reflects up to the moment happenings
An Ipswich Director has put the city on the artistic industry map with his latest play, ‘Sea Wall’. The play was staged at the Ipswich…
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A new opportunity for the First Nations performing arts industry
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and organisations have the opportunity to gain funding to underpin ambitions to further their art through business development. The…
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People of Ipswich – Brooke Austen
Brooke Austen is currently living in Brisbane but the 25-year-old emerging musician still considers herself, “a part of the wonderful Ipswich music community.” Born in…












