The Gathering

The Gathering is promoted by Limestone Events Inc. a local not-for-profit association with the objective of conducting activities which promote arts and culture in Ipswich. While The Gathering is a perfect opportunity to showcase a range of local artistic talent along with the culture and heritage of our region, we have a long term focus in supporting youth Celtic arts, through our cultural relationship with theCity of Ipswich Pipe Band.​The event, previously known as the Ipswich Gathering of the Clans and run for 30 years, was run by the City of Ipswich Pipe Band. The band is regarded as one of the worlds most dedicated pipe bands with strong governance a cornerstone of its success. The City of Ipswich Pipe Band runs one of Australia's largest pipe band education programs in the Greater Ipswich College of Piping and Drumming (GICOPAD). The band aims to develop this program to reach hundreds of local youth in an accessible and inclusive environment. Through an event licencing agreement, profits from The Gathering are used to support this program by subsidising equipment and education costs.

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The Gathering brings the wider community together in celebration of Celtic music, culture and performance. 
In the spirit of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, against the historic backdrop of Ipswich, visitors will witness the colour and spectacle of the Queensland Pipe Band Championships, featuring 250 of Australia’s pipe band competitors.
A Highland dancing competition, Celtic music, lost arts and a medieval re-enactment will also feature at this annual Highland gathering of Scottish, Irish, Welsh, French, Spanish, Cornish Celtic cultures.
Visitors can also sample Haggis, learn how to play the bagpipes and even participate in the strong man style Highland games, featuring the caber toss, kilted dash and tug-of-war. 
Bring the whole clan along and discover Celtic heritage and historic Ipswich at The Gathering, Sunday 23 June at Ipswich Turf Club.

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