Music Standout Idol audition for Beauy salesman BOHEMIAN Rapsody with a country music spin … that’s what Beaudesert’s Jake Whittaker delivered in his Australian Idol audition. Lara Hart 26 Feb 2025
Music ’80s indie darlings are back AUSTRALIAN indie rock royalty Ups and Downs are gearing up to celebrate their 40th anniversary, with the release of a vinyl anthology, Stained Glass Memories, along with an East Coast tour which drops in at Brisbane next month. Rob Mellett 11 Feb 2025
Music Ash Grunwald brings his national tour to the Scenic Rim A JOURNEYMAN, storyteller, and troubadour at heart, Ash Grunwald will serve up a tsunami of dance, beats, roots, bass ‘n’ blues when he appears in concert at The Centre in Beaudesert, next month. Staff Writers 08 May 2024
Music Heart-pumping Tina show THE vibe is electric, and the costume changes come in a flash – and if the rave reviews are anything to go by, Ruva Ngwenya as Tina Turner is very much hot property. Rob Mellett 01 May 2024
Music Absolutely radiant: Aurora Guitar Ensemble in concert THE acclaimed Aurora Guitar Ensemble, directed by Dr Paul Svoboda, is coming to Boonah. Staff Writers 01 May 2024
Music Band’s sensational West Coast vibe for Banshees BRISBANE Telecaster slinger Dana Gehrman and her band bring their ’60s and ’70s West Coast-inspired boogie to Banshees Bar next month. Rob Mellett 24 Apr 2024
Fassifern Guardian Chamber music festival cancelled, moves up mountain MOUNT Tamborine on Tamborine Mountain is picking up solid musical talent as Bangalow Chamber Music Festival’s (BCMF) cancellation means a move to Queensland. Lara Hart 24 Apr 2024
Music Clouds spin back to the future with vinyl THERE’S no stopping The Clouds. The band had a Farewell Tour in 1997 after releasing four albums and a number of EPs, but forces keep bringing them back together for regular tours, some even with new material for the fans. Brian Bennion 17 Apr 2024
Ipswich Tribune A touch of Broadway on our doorstep FEATURING 37 songs from 23 musicals in just two hours, The World of Musicals in Concert continues to pick up rave reviews across the world. Rob Mellett 27 Mar 2024
Music The GANG still together after 40 years FORTY years ago today the beginnings of what would become iconic group GANGgajang was starting to assemble in the downstairs garage of Brisbane musician Mark ‘Cal’ Callaghan. Brian Bennion 20 Mar 2024
Music Is this Birdman’s final tour? ALTHOUGH The Saints were celebrated as “the” Australian punk band, it was Radio Birdman who flew that flag first and so defiantly in the nation. Rob Mellett 28 Feb 2024
Music Streams of success for folk duo YOU might know him as the guy who repairs brass instruments at Ipswich Top of Town shop Blow Winds and Guitars, but Kelsey Berrington welcomed in 2024 by playing to huge crowds over three days at the Woodford Folk Festival. Brian Bennion 21 Feb 2024
Music Rare chance to witness Americana duo LOVE at first sight is a powerful force that brings boundless potential. Rob Mellett 14 Feb 2024
Music The way to success for Halfway WITH seven members bringing in sounds from banjo to mandolin and pedal steel, Brisbane band Halfway are known for the rich textures in their music. Brian Bennion 24 Jan 2024
Music A moment in time for Ian Moss Legendary guitarist Ian Moss talks to Brian Bennion about a memorable show in Ipswich for Cold Chisel and his new album and tour coming to Ipswich. Brian Bennion 16 Jan 2024
Music Emotionally charged album for Sahara IPSWICH is a regular haunt for Sahara Beck, playing memorable shows at Studio 188 and the Ipswich Civic Centre. Brian Bennion 20 Dec 2023
Music Hanlon’s homecoming GYMPIE-born troubadour Darren Hanlon doesn’t have an issue in going back to his beginnings, revisiting songs from his much-loved old Lismore university band The Simpletons. Brian Bennion 13 Dec 2023
Music Diesel returns with theatre tour FOR a musician who lives for the stage like Mark Lizotte (Diesel), Covid lockdowns was brutal. Brian Bennion 29 Nov 2023
Music Phil grins and bares his soul solo AS HE finishes off the year touring with his band Grinspoon, a different side of frontman Phil Jamieson will emerge in the New Year. Brian Bennion 22 Nov 2023
