SPARK launch brings delight and draws thousands of happy people to Ipswich Central

SPARK Ipswich brings more delight to Ipswich Central as the city centre lights up. On the first night (July 11) Ipswich families came out in big numbers to enjoy the sights, sounds and soak up the atmosphere. In this episode you’ll hear from two of the nine artists featured in the deLIGHT program. The good news is there’s plenty more to come until July 20 and it’s all free, and Yamanto Central successfully launches Share Space. Plus, Focal Community Services is holding an all-abilities talent show later this month on Thursday July 24.
Published: 13 July 2025.
Image: The SPARK Ipswich branding artwork 2025, created by emerging local artist Kiana Good, contains nine architectural elements hidden in the piece (Ipswich First)
Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner
NAIDOC week: https://www.naidoc.org.au/
SPARK Ipswich: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/sparkipswich/
Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/
Nunukul Yuggera Dance Company: https://www.nunukul-yuggera.com/
Yamanto Central: https://yamantocentral.com.au/
Jacob Sarra: https://jacobsarra.com/
Focal Performer registrations  https://focal.org.au/unstoppable
Focal audience bookings: https://UnstoppableTalent.eventbrite.com.au

Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/
Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc

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