Carpark Party – Night Two

Ipswich Civic Centre presents… 

For the first time ever Ipswich Civic Centre will be activating its carpark with six action packed nights of entertainment as part of its 50^th anniversary celebrations. Featuring captivating performances by local Tulmur and Meanjin artists across multiple artforms, engaging workshops, bespoke roving entertainment, and more! Plus, a fantastic range of delicious food and drink options will be available each night.

Night two will feature Circus Ipswich, Stelle, The Emmavilles, gregory, and Paulina! 

Circus Ipswich – 

What happens to the stuff we throw away? Is it truly rubbish or can it be transformed into something extraordinary?

Join the Circus Ipswich performers as they balance, juggle and tumble through an extraordinary exploration of junk, waste, and beauty. Dazzling feats of acrobatics, tumbling and object manipulation, they will turn trash into treasure and prove that with imagination, nothing is ever truly wasted!

Prepare to be inspired to rethink what we throw away.

Beautiful Junk– A performance by the Circus Ipswich Street Circus Troupe

Stelle – 

Meet Stelle, the 19-year-old rising star from Southeast Queensland. From a Dora the Explorer microphone at age 3, writing songs from the age of 6, to captivating audiences around Ipswich, Brisbane, and the Scenic Rim from the age of 16, her journey is one of passion and talent.

Influenced by artists like Gracie Abrams, Missy Higgins and Olivia Rodrigo, Stelle’s music is a vibrant blend of indie, pop, and folk. With performances at the renowned Kalbar Sunflower Festival as well as opening for the Gold Coast award-winning artist “Lyric,” she’s making her mark in the big world of music. Get ready to be swept away by Stelle’s infectious energy and heartfelt lyrics.

The Emmavilles – 

Formed in 2019, The Emmavilles are an alt-country rock band from Tulmur/Ipswich, Australia. Blending sentimental storytelling with slowburning guitar driven tones, their songs recall subjects closest to their hearts; childhood memories and family dysfunction, dystopian dreamings, and observations of middle age life in a modern age.

“Made up of slowburning country and rock, The Emmavilles are soft-spoken and clouded in a haze of bittersweet recollections. Follow them in their travails, however, and you’ll run across a mostly hidden energy and passion, only surfacing when the band recall the things that are closest to their hearts. Slow Food Song is just that sort of number. It’s also an ode to some simple comforts which are slowly killing us, with a side order of fries and a vanilla coke.” Chris Cobcroft, 4ZZZ

gregory –

With indie dream pop band gregory, get ready to have your heart broken, mended and party it all away in one night – expect sugary fuzzed-out guitars, slick drums & bass grooves and powerful, all-out vocals.

Formed in the melting pot of Brisbane’s vibrant band scene, the group bubbled their way into the hearts of local punters playing curated house shows, supporting local greats and playing festivals such as Jet Black Cat Music’s ‘Seasonal Fruits’. To date the gregory have released handful of singles; ‘She Is’, an anthemic ode to self, ‘Quiet On My Own’ a reflection on finding comfort in routine in a time of uncertainty, and ‘Friend of a Friend’ serving festival nostalgia, and a definite nod towards the groups’ more psychedelic influences.

The groups live show is where they feel most at home. The band are effortlessly tight, dynamic and enjoying every moment on stage. Through a journey of vulnerable ballads to feel-good dance grooves, the down-to-earth frontwoman, Meggan, will have you in the palm of her hand. Not to be missed at Spark Festival’s Carpark Party!

Paulina – 

Paulina, a 20 year-old Tulmur/Ipswich-based artist, has been making waves with her emotive songwriting and ethereal vocals. Her journey began in a household rich with diverse musical influences, leading her to discover her passion for songwriting and performance.

With accolades like the ‘Youth Award’ at the Queensland Music Awards and support from major platforms like Spotify and triple j, Paulina continues to captivate audiences with her authentic storytelling and lyrical depth.

For 50 years, Ipswich Civic Centre has been at the heart of the Ipswich performing arts community, hosting countless events, fostering connections, and creating memories. Fittingly, as part of 2025 Spark Ipswich festival from 11-19 of July, Ipswich Civic Centre will take centre stage, celebrating this significant milestone by filling the venue with live music and art.

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are new to the community, this is a 50^th celebration you won’t want to miss as it honours the rich history and bright future of a much beloved building.