Ipswich will transform into a playground of colour, creativity and connection as the sixth annual SPARK Ipswich Arts Festival returns these winter school holidays.
Returning from Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 July, the festival features a program of hands-on workshops, mesmerising art, performances and interactive experiences designed to SPARK your curiosity.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the city’s premier arts festival was an invitation for the community to explore, discover and experience art in all its forms.
“SPARK Ipswich Arts Festival is more than a festival – it’s a celebration of everything that makes our city great: our people, our culture and our unstoppable community spirit,” Mayor Harding said.
“Council is proud to host SPARK Ipswich each year, showcasing the region’s exciting cultural scene and rich diversity while giving people new ways to experience art in the heart of our city.”
Mayor Harding said this year’s program would once again illuminate Ipswich’s winter days and nights with a mix of new experiences and returning favourites.
“One of the highlights of this year’s festival is Musical Mind, which is making its Queensland premiere in Ipswich, inviting people of all ages and musical abilities to create their own compositions in a glowing playground of light and sound,” Mayor Harding said.
“Another new addition is the Creative Hub, which will see the city’s heart buzzing day and night across all five days with school holiday entertainment and activities for the whole family.
“Fan favourites Little Day Out and World of Music Ipswich are back, and projected artworks and animations by local artists will light up the Metro B façade in the Nicholas Street Precinct each night.
“SPARK also features a vibrant mix of independently produced events across the city, from music and dance to theatre and comedy, ensuring there’s something new to discover at every turn.”
Other festival highlights include a Trombone World Record Attempt with the Ipswich City Big Band, live comedy from viral star Jimmy Rees, and native flora chalk art workshops led by local artist Emily Kate Murray.
For more information and to view the full program of events, visit the Ipswich Festivals website.
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