QMC Queensland Multicultural Centre
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BEMAC Discussions: Why Collectives? (Live and Streamed)
May 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us on Monday 5 May for the next instalment in the BEMAC Discussions series, a free panel discussion titled “Why Collectives? The role of the artistic collective in the current arts landscape”. In today’s CALD arts scene, collectives are redefining collaboration, creativity, and community. This panel brings together artists to discuss the power of working collectively—how it fosters innovation, amplifies voices, and shapes the cultural landscape.
For those who are not able to physically attend the sessions, BEMAC Discussions will be live streamed on BEMAC’s Facebook page facebook.com/BEMACpresents
Following the panel discussion, the evening will continue with BEMAC Discover, our recurrent performance and open mic night. In its new format, these sessions will establish a creative residency for Run Free, an evocative, improvised performance group comprising poetry, music and movement. Led by slam poet Huda The Goddess and multi-instrumentalist Cieavash Arean, and featuring vocals by Rina, music by Amir Reza and movement by The Flood, the group is invited to creatively respond to the theme of the panel with their signature raw, authentic expression of personal and collective stories, deeply rooted in their experiences of revolution, identity, and survival. BEMAC Discover will also offer performance opportunities in an open mic format to anyone interested in sharing their own work or testing something new. These events celebrate the importance of art and creativity in our lives and our community. Artists from all backgrounds and languages are invited to showcase and share! Sign up on the night for a spot to perform.
6:30pm, Monday 5 May
Queensland Multicultural Centre
102 Main Street, Kangaroo Point QLD
Free (RSVP below)
There is limited parking at the QMC. We encourage all guests to use public transport. QMC is only a 2-minute walk from the Holman Street Ferry Terminal and bus route 234. You can find more info about how to get to QMC at http://qmc.org.au/visit