Music

Damien, Ipswich’s very own sonic shapeshifter

IN A quiet corner of Ipswich, Damien J. Johnson continues to build a musical career through two very different identities – one rooted in traditional Australian country, the other immersed in darkwave and electronic pop for his alter ego DAMIEN.

Rob Mellett

09 Jul 2025

Music

Glass and Choegyal unite in Dalai Lama song

A COLLABORATION between two of the most distinguished musicians in their field has been released to mark the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday.

Rob Mellett

25 Jun 2025

City Life

Zoobombs back louder, funkier than ever

JAPAN’S Zoobombs have been thrilling audiences worldwide with their garage and funk grooves since the mid-’90s.

Rob Mellett

21 May 2025

Music

New single for Damien - Get your ARTS into Gear

Local music legend Damien is about to release his first song for 2025.

Glen Smith

30 Apr 2025

Music

Don’t miss this! Get your ARTS into Gear

After a postponement due to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Swich Up Productions and their production of “Jekyll and Hyde the Musical” is about to return stronger than ever.

Glen Smith

23 Apr 2025

Music

’70s rockers Rudd, Gaze for Banshees double bill

MIKE Rudd arrives in Ipswich to play an intimate 2pm matinee show at Banshees Bar next month.

Rob Mellett

16 Apr 2025

Music

Stelle a rising star (Get your ARTS into Gear)

I was lucky enough to see Stelle perform at this year’s Ipswich Australia Day Awards.

Glen Smith

09 Apr 2025

Music

Grant lifeline as thugs smash music bar windows

THE State Government has presented Banshees Bar and Artspace with $24,464 to refurbish and rebrand their frontage, foyer, stage and dance floor.

Rob Mellett

02 Apr 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Johnson gig thrills at CMC Rocks

COUNTRY music lovers had a ball at CMC Rocks last week, with many saying it raised the bar yet again.

Rob Mellett

26 Mar 2025

Music

Duo expands with beefed up sound

A CHANCE meeting in The Valley proved to be the magic ingredient for one celebrated music duo who are currently out on the gig circuit.

Rob Mellett

26 Mar 2025

Music

Tarantino’s queens of rockabilly in town

TOKYO’S rockin’ retro band The 5.6.7.8’s will release a Best Of LP this week for their upcoming Australian tour.

Rob Mellett

12 Mar 2025

Music

Rockabilly party returns this weekend

IPSWICH Show Society will host a vintage night of music and dancing this weekend.

Rob Mellett

05 Mar 2025

Music

RMCM brings Seattle’s indie scene to Aus

SEATTLE-BASED indie folk-rock band Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners played Brisbane’s The Triffid last Tuesday delivering their first performance in Australia for the tour.

Drew Creighton

05 Mar 2025

Music

Jekyll and Hyde – The Musical

I was so lucky to get a sneak preview of the upcoming musical by Swich Up Productions (SUP) ‘Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical’ at the Ipswich Civic Centre last weekend and I was blown away by the talent of the performers and the incredible orchestra that I saw on the stage.

Glen Smith

05 Mar 2025

Music

Japan’s greatest garage rock band returns    

“THERE are garage-rock bands, and then there’s Tokyo terrors Guitar Wolf. Your typical garage band might make your ears ring; this one kills zombies.” – Pitchfork

Rob Mellett

19 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

12 Feb 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Cult LA noisemakers Osees are back

PSYCH-punk John Dwyer and his band Osees return to Australia this month, following a sold-out national tour in 2023.

Rob Mellett

05 Feb 2025

Music

Smoked Salmon on Brissie gigs menu

KIM Salmon’s new outfit Smoked Salmon have announced a national tour to promote their forthcoming self-titled debut album, which is out February 28 on Cheersquad.

Rob Mellett

22 Jan 2025

Music

Famed guitarist heading our way

FEBRUARY 16 sees guitarist for The Church, The Stems, Paul Kelly, and the RocKwiz Orkestra, Ashley Naylor playing the Banshees Bar.

Rob Mellett

18 Dec 2024