Ipswich is set to host the Spooky Men’s Chorale as the group’s Queensland anniversary tour continues, bringing its long-running live performance style to the Ipswich Civic Centre.
Ipswich Stop Adds To Queensland Tour Run
The Spooky Men’s Chorale will perform at the Ipswich Civic Centre on 30 May, as part of its Queensland tour marking 25 years since the group first formed.
The Ipswich performance follows the tour’s opening show in South Bank and forms part of a wider schedule that includes stops across multiple Queensland communities. The run continues through Toowoomba, the Gold Coast, Maleny and Noosa, before the group moves on to a Sydney performance and a United Kingdom tour.
A Show Built Around Music And Live Connection
The anniversary production brings together elements of choral singing, theatrical presentation and understated humour, creating a performance designed for live audiences.
Formed in New South Wales in 2001, the ensemble has developed a following through regular appearances at theatres and festivals across Australia, the UK and Europe. Its performances move between moments of layered vocal harmony and lighter material, with a focus on timing, delivery and audience engagement.
The group’s approach draws on influences including Georgian male polyphony, while maintaining a consistent stage identity shaped by simple visual elements and coordinated presentation.
Audience participation also forms part of the experience, with sections of the show inviting those in attendance to take part in large-scale group singing.
Bringing The Anniversary Tour To Local Audiences
The Ipswich Civic Centre performance reflects the group’s ongoing focus on touring through a mix of city and regional venues, allowing audiences to experience the show within their own communities.
Other Queensland stops include Macleay Island and Toowoomba, with a performance scheduled at the Empire Theatre on 31 May, followed by shows on the Gold Coast, in Maleny and in Noosa in early June.
The spread of locations highlights the group’s continued engagement with audiences across different settings, from larger theatres to smaller community spaces.
A Milestone Performance In Ipswich
The current tour marks a 25-year milestone for the ensemble, bringing together material from across its history alongside more recent work. Over that time, the group has performed extensively and released several recordings, building a reputation for a style that combines vocal precision with theatrical delivery.
For Ipswich audiences, the upcoming performance offers a chance to experience that style in a live setting, as part of a broader tour that continues to connect with communities across Queensland.
Published 30-Apr-2026
