QMC Queensland Multicultural Centre
Three opportunities for artists to present work in the second half of 2025: shows in the BEMAC Unplugged series, a special collaboration for Melt Festival 25 and World of Cultures Logan 2025.
The invitation is open to individuals, bands, collectives, community groups and non-profit organisations.
In this call out, proposals are being accepted for three distinct programs:
You can submit proposals to all streams.
BEMAC Unplugged
BEMAC Unplugged, a series of low-key shows that will showcase diverse talent and invite cross-cultural collaboration, in an intimate setting that aims to recreate the vibe of BEMAC’s shows at Yungaba. These will take place at venues in South-East Queensland, in a relaxed format with minimal technical resources.
Proposals need to demonstrate a clear, original concept and respond to at least one of our programming principles (see below), and a high level of artistic practice and a commitment to representing diverse voices, cultural identities and expressions.
Click here to submit your proposal for BEMAC Unplugged (Click here to download a fillable, preview of the submission form)
Closes 26 May
A special collaboration for Melt Festival 25
We are seeking proposals from artists with an idea for a collaborative performance project that fits with Melt Festival remit of being a city-wide festival that aims to foster inclusivity, provoke thought and celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities and artists. The selected artist(s) will then be part of a separate selection process to identify a suitable collaborator, based in the Ipswich region. Together, the collaborating artists will receive support from Ipswich Civic Centre through the Hatchery 4305 AiR creative development program which includes up to 6 weeks of development space at no cost, with flexible hours, around existent bookings in the Fire Station 101 Main Space, Workshop Room and Office, up to 12 hours of free technical support (lighting or sound) and a potential $2000 financial support for creative development through RADF Time and Space grant. The collaboration will conclude with public outcomes during Melt Festival (22 October to 9 November, 2025).
Proposals need to demonstrate a clear, original concept and respond to at least one of our programming principles (see below), a high level of artistic practice and a commitment to representing diverse voices, cultural identities and expressions. In addition, proposals will need to show alignment with Melt Festival’s aims of fostering inclusivity, provoking thought and celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities and artists.
Click here to submit your proposal for Melt Festival 25 (Click here to download a fillable, preview of the submission form)
Closes 26 May
If you have any questions or need any assistance to submit a proposal for BEMAC Unplugged or Melt Festival, please email [email protected] or call (07) 3391 4433. Your answers will be treated confidentially (click through to read SSI’s Privacy Policy).
World of Cultures Logan 2025
BEMAC is supporting SSI in the delivery of their World of Cultures Logan 2025 event on Saturday 30 August. World of Cultures Logan celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion by showcasing the creative contributions of culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Through vibrant performances, food, art, and engagement opportunities, we create connections that strengthen our community and build a more inclusive Logan where everyone can meaningfully participate in and contribute to the social, cultural, civic, and economic life of our region.
Individuals and groups are invited to submit proposals to perform at World of Cultures Logan 2025 on Saturday 30 August at the Kingston Butter Factor, in a festival environment amongst creative contributions of culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Click here to submit your EOI for performing at World of Cultures Logan 2025
Closes 1 June
For questions or assistance to make a submission to World of Cultures 2025, please contact the Settlement Services International Events Team on 0403 963 926 during business hours or email [email protected].
Three programming principles underpin BEMAC’s Artistic Program:
- Courageous in creativity – We aim to support artists at all career and development stages, whose creative and professional aspirations are solidly grounded on the creation of original work of the highest quality and relevance possible.
- Determined in diversity – We aim to ensure that diverse stories, voices and expressions are duly represented and that they are embraced and welcomed into a platform of creativity, conversation and cross-pollination.
- Enablers of change – We aim to drive positive social change towards the elimination of racism, discrimination and exclusion by fostering self-determination and cultural safety with the agency to freely express.
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