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City lights up with colour and culture
Jul 18 2025
1 min read
Staff Writers

All Photos: LYLE RADFORD

THE Spark Festival launch transformed the city centre with dazzling projections, live music, and the unveiling of the 2025 festival program during the weekend.

Locals flocked to d’Arcy Doyle Place to soak up the electric atmosphere and creative energy.

On Saturday, WOMI (World of Music Ipswich) brought global beats to Springfield Central.

Crowds enjoyed a vibrant showcase of multicultural food, dance and performances celebrating Ipswich’s rich diversity – from African drumming to Bollywood rhythms and a family-friendly celebration of unity through culture.

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