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SUMMARY:Inheritance by Toni Janke
DESCRIPTION:A bold and deeply moving theatrical experience\, Inheritance is a poetic and musical journey into identity\, resilience\, and the sacred bonds that connect us across time. Created and performed by acclaimed First Nations artist Toni Janke at QPAC’s intimate Cremorne Theatre\, this live music show weaves original songs\, storytelling\, and lived experience into a tapestry of profound cultural memory and spiritual reclamation. At its heart lies a question that resonates with all of us: What do we truly inherit – and what will we choose to pass on? \nFramed around the metaphor of a “precious jewel” gifted through generations\, Inheritance explores the intangible treasures of ancestry – our stories\, values\, and worldviews – and how they shape our understanding of self\, belonging\, and purpose. Through heartfelt ballads\, soul-infused lyricism\, and vibrant acoustic soundscapes\, Janke creates a dynamic fusion that speaks directly to the heart. \n“When I was growing up\, singing and storytelling were such an important part of our culture\, and still are today\,” reflects Janke. “While spoken word can convey truth\, music and song captivates the spirit. Together they weave memory\, history\, and emotion into something that you don’t just hear – but you actually feel and experience.” \nJanke is joined by an exceptional ensemble including musicians Nicole Perry\, Caz Higgs\, and Kevin Haigh\, actors Zalika Bani-Ghee and Emily Reid\, and First Nations dancers Tjilala Brown-Roberts and Harold Pascoe with choreography by Jeanette Fabila. \nA proud descendant of the Wuthathi\, Yadhaigana\, and Meriam peoples\, Janke has sustained a remarkable 35-year career across music and First Nations advocacy. Presented through a meaningful partnership between QPAC and BEMAC\, Inheritance is not just a performance – it is a soul-to-soul exchange that transforms\, heals\, and inspires. \nPhoto: Ange Costes Photography \nPresented by BEMAC and QPAC. \n7:00pm\, Thursday 2 April\nCremorne Theatre\nQPAC\, South Brisbane\nTickets $49 via QPAC \nCultural Content Advisory\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiences are advised that this production contains images of people who have passed away.\nWarning\nThis production contains depictions of domestic violence\, suicidal thoughts\, addiction/substance abuse\, and racism\, including racial slurs.\nAge Recommendation\nRecommended for ages 12+.\nAccessibility\nFor wheelchair users\, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance\, dedicated seating options are available\, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by calling QPAC on 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here \n\n\n\n\nThis project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia\, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
URL:https://bemac.org.au/event/inheritance-by-toni-janke/
LOCATION:QLD
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SUMMARY:Hyoshi in Counterpoint
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to experience the electrifying sound of Hyoshi in Counterpoint – a trail blazing all-female Asian fusion band that’s rewriting the rules of contemporary music. \nThis vibrant ensemble of six powerhouse musicians blends the soul of tradition with the pulse of the modern world\, wielding instruments like the Chinese guzheng (Zhao Liang)\, Japanese shamisen (Noriko Tadano)\, Japanese drums (Satomi Ohnishi)\, violin (Karen DeNardi)\, cello (Monica Myung)\, keyboard\, and soaring vocals (Jennifer Trijo). Each performance is a dazzling explosion of colour\, energy\, and cultural harmony – where East meets West in a bold\, genre-defying celebration. With every beat\, Hyoshi doesn’t just play music\, they ignite a movement. \nThese six women\, each rooted in diverse musical traditions\, have forged a distinctive artistic synergy through their performances and workshops\, such as the Nexus Arts Orchestra and the Contemporary Asian Australian Performance (CAAP) Artist Lab. Since their debut at OzAsia 2022\, the ensemble has performed at the Adelaide Festival Centre’s 50th Birthday Concert\, OzAsia Lucky Dumpling Market\, and was featured on the ABC National Music Show with Andrew Ford in 2023. \nPresented by BEMAC in partnership with NEXUS Arts.\nBrisAsia Festival is presented by Brisbane City Council and produced by Sounds Across Oceans.\nThis project is supported by CreateSA. \nPhoto: Kyahm Ross \n7:30pm\, Saturday 14 February\, 2026\nTickets $25/$15 \nQueensland Multicultural Centre\n102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point
URL:https://bemac.org.au/event/hyoshi-in-counterpoint/
LOCATION:Queensland Multicultural Centre\, 102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point\, QLD\, 4169\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BEMAC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T054527
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SUMMARY:SUPERHEROES
DESCRIPTION:“Ingenious… sizzles the synapses.”- Sydney Morning Herald \n“…spirals its way under your skin.”- Limelight \nTwo young women\, worlds apart\, both at breaking point.  \nIt’s November\, 2017. On the south coast of NSW\, Emily has forgotten her nephews’ birthday party and needs her ex-boyfriend to answer her texts. In Mostar\, Bosnia-Herzegovina\, Jana’s trip to the grocery store puts her smack bang in the middle of the European refugee crisis. \nAt two points on the globe\, these stories play out in parallel. And with no caped dudes in spandex coming to the rescue\, it’s up to Emily and Jana to save themselves. But what does it mean to take responsibility for our actions? And what does being a hero really look like? \nFeaturing twinned monologues threaded through with scenes of devastating humanity\, this masterful play comes to Magandjin for the first time\, staged by the award-winning team behind Naked & Screaming (Best Production\, 2022 Matilda Awards). The only play to win both of Australia’s major new play prizes in the same year\, Superheroes is a truly original work – savage\, tender and hopeful.  \nWarning: This production contains blackouts\, flickering lights\, haze\, and loud noises. It also contains coarse language\, sexual references\, discussions around war and mental illness\, and theatrical depictions of racial and physical violence. We understand the themes may be triggering for some people. If you have any concerns about the content of the play\, we encourage you to contact the Queensland Theatre Box Office. \nRecommended for ages 15+ \n7 to 22 November\, 2025\n7:30pm Wednesdays to Saturdays\nQueensland Theatre\, Diane Cilento Studio\n78 Montague Road\, South Brisbane\nTickets through queenslandtheatre.com.au/plays/superheroes \nPresented by BEMAC and Bodysnatchers \n \n\nArtist Talk: Distant Fires: Telling Stories of Home\, Conflict\, and Survival \nHow do artists tell stories of the places they come from—especially when those places have been shaped by war\, displacement\, and survival—and how does that storytelling shift when shared far from home? Join director\, Sanja Simić and playwright\, Jordan Shea as they unpack the complexities of creating work for audiences unfamiliar with that reality. What does it mean to honour the truth of those stories in a new context—often away from community in places untouched by war? \n6:00pm Thursday 30 October\, 2025\nQueensland Theatre\, Diane Cilento Studio\nMore \n\nParking is limited at Brisbane Powerhouse. We encourage you to consider transport alternatives such as public transport\, taxi\, rideshare\, shuttle bus\, cycling\, scooter\, walking or river vessel. You can find more info about how to get there at https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner
URL:https://bemac.org.au/event/superheroes/
LOCATION:Queensland Theatre\, 78 Montague Road\, South Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BEMAC Presents
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251030T190000
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SUMMARY:Distant Fires: Telling Stories of Home\, Conflict\, and Survival
DESCRIPTION:An artist conversation between Superheroes Director Sanja Simic and Malacañang Made Us Playwright Jordan Shea. \nHow do artists tell stories of the places they come from—especially when those places have been shaped by war\, displacement\, and survival—and how does that storytelling shift when shared far from home? \nJoin director\, Sanja Simić and playwright\, Jordan Shea as they unpack the complexities of creating work for audiences unfamiliar with that reality. What does it mean to honour the truth of those stories in a new context—often away from community in places untouched by war? \nHow do artists carry memory\, navigate responsibility\, and hold both pain and resilience in their creative process? With insights into works like Superheroes and Malacañang Made Us\, this conversation opens space for nuance\, accountability\, and the layered task of making distant stories land on local doorsteps. \n6:00pm Thursday 30 October\, 2025\nQueensland Theatre\, Diane Cilento Studio\n78 Montague Road\, South Brisbane\nTICKETS: FREE – Registrations are essential HERE. \nPresented by BEMAC and Bodysnatchers. \nPhoto: Morgan Roberts \nSPECIAL OFFERS \nMalacañang Made Us\nCatch the show after the talk! Enjoy $48 tickets. Use the discount code BEMAC when booking HERE.  \nSUPERHEROES\nRunning 7–22 November in the Diane Cilento Studio. Use the discount code for $30 tickets via this LINK.\nMore info about the work can be found HERE.
URL:https://bemac.org.au/event/distant-fires-telling-stories-of-home-conflict-and-survival/
LOCATION:Queensland Theatre\, 78 Montague Road\, South Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BEMAC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251004T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T054527
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SUMMARY:Tenzin Choegyal: Whispering Sky featuring Robert Davidson and Kaya Tominaga
DESCRIPTION:Musical\, poetic and spiritual maestro Tenzin Choegyal weaves an evolving soundscape that celebrates the joy of living and the inevitability of dying. Fusing structured and spontaneous elements\, Whispering Sky\, enmeshes sound and spirit with the courage to blend disparate musical traditions\, inviting audiences into a rich tapestry of sound that transcends cultural boundaries. This captivating show will feature the dynamic\, thundering sounds of Kaya Tominaga and her Taiko Ensemble and the blend of lush orchestrations and deep listening of Topology’s Robert Davidson and the Sketch Ensemble. Alongside music from Tenzin Choegyal’s latest album\, the performance will also include new music composed in collaboration with Robert Davidson\, and original pieces by Kaya Tominaga. \nExiled from his birthplace in Tibet\, Tenzin Choegyal is a singer-songwriter\, activist\, cultural ambassador\, and Grammy nominee. Known for his performances at major festivals and venues worldwide\, including Carnegie Hall\, Tenzin’s innovative artistic approach includes collaborations with string ensembles and diverse genres\, such as his Grammy-nominated album Songs from the Bardo with Laurie Anderson and Jesse Paris Smith\, The Last Dalai Lama with Philip Glass\, and Yeshi Dolma with Camerata. His latest album. Whispering Sky continues his exploration of Tibetan musical traditions while pushing creative boundaries. \nKaya Tominaga is a multi-instrumentalist who explores the idea of bi-cultural identity and “home” through taiko performance\, and the power it has in bringing people from different backgrounds together through the energy\, expression and vulnerability shared through performance. \nRobert Davidson is a prolific composer\, bassist\, lecturer and founder and artistic director of Topology\, the ensemble-in-residence at the Brisbane Powerhouse. His compositions are regularly performed\, recorded and broadcast around the world. All of Australia’s professional orchestras and many leading soloists and ensembles have commissioned and performed his works. He has received many commissions for major works from festivals and venues including the Barbican Centre\, Lincoln Center\, Qld Music Festival\, Brisbane Festival\, Sydney Festival\, Olympics Arts Festival\, Canberra International Music Festival and many others.  \nEstablished in 2021\, Sketch Ensemble focuses on creating new compositions by its members\, and has premiered numerous original compositions and fresh arrangements\, featuring music from Japanese animation and video games. They have also introduced innovative works by Marike van Dijk\, which utilised dynamic and animated notation\, and have also focused on music that responds to and interprets specific natural environments. \n7:00pm\, Saturday 4 October\, 2025\nBrisbane Powerhouse\, New Farm\nUnderground Theatre\nTickets $49.90 (Full) / $39.90 (Concession)\nTickets through premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=WHISPSKY25 \nPresented by BEMAC and Brisbane Powerhouse \nWhispering Sky is supported by the Australian Government through Creative Australia\, its arts funding and advisory body. \nParking is limited at Brisbane Powerhouse. We encourage you to consider transport alternatives such as public transport\, taxi\, rideshare\, shuttle bus\, cycling\, scooter\, walking or river vessel. You can find more info about how to get there at https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner \nCover photo by Ange Costes
URL:https://bemac.org.au/event/tenzin-choegyal-whispering-sky/
LOCATION:Brisbane Powerhouse\, New Farm\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BEMAC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250523T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250524T193000
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SUMMARY:Nadia Milford's The Last Princess of Lebanon
DESCRIPTION:The Last Princess of Lebanon is a powerful one-woman show that traces the extraordinary journey of Amira (Princess) Nadia Abillama of Lebanon who migrated from the palaces of Beiteddine to a humble Queenslander in the small town of Dalby\, told by her great-granddaughter Nadia Milford from intimately conducted research and with a script of her own writing. \nAs young Nadia embarks on her own journey into womanhood\, she begins to realise that the challenges her great-grandmother faced are not distant echoes\, but are alive within her. In confronting these parallels\, she discovers that her inheritance is not only one of bloodline but of emotional resilience\, and that her path is not just about embracing a family legacy\, but about questioning\, redefining\, and ultimately transforming it. \nSet against a captivating soundscape of traditional Lebanese music\, performed by Samira El Koussa\, and contemporary tracks\, with sound design by Anna Whitaker\, sets by Penny Challen and directed by Leah Shelton\, The Last Princess of Lebanon is a deeply physical piece that seamlessly blends dance and theatre\, forging a hybrid format that moves fluidly between these disciplines. \nAt its heart\, The Last Princess of Lebanon is a deeply personal yet universal story—a testament to the enduring power of heritage and the strength of women to write their own stories. \n \nThe Last Princess of Lebanon is presented in partnership with BEMAC\, a subsidiary of Settlement Services International. This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland; Empire Theatres Pty Ltd; the Regional Arts Development Fund\, a partnership between the Queensland Government with Western Downs Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland; the City of Gold Coast; and HOTA\, Home of the Arts. \nAbout BEMAC Presents \nBEMAC Presents features world-leading artists whose work pushes through the boundaries of identity to pose important questions\, challenge entrenched ideas\, and enable change; role models for the diverse and representative arts sector that BEMAC exists to enrich. For more information about BEMAC’s program of upcoming events\, visit bemac.org.au/season \n7:30pm\, Friday 23 May\n7:30pm\, Saturday 24 May\nQueensland Multicultural Centre\n102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point\nTickets $45/$30 \nThere 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
URL:https://bemac.org.au/event/nadia-milfords-the-last-princess-of-lebanon/
LOCATION:Queensland Multicultural Centre\, 102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point\, QLD\, 4169\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BEMAC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241026T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241026T203000
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SUMMARY:NUDO Dance 'Criollo'
DESCRIPTION:Like a grandmother’s warm embrace or a fight between two lovers\, Criollo follows the deep and passionate exchange between dance and music across South America and the Caribbean. A love story\, a battle\, a party\, a spotlight on moments of human and artistic connection that give birth to new creative expressions\, Criollo is a true celebration of cultural exchange\, mixed heritage and art.  \nThis new work from NUDO is a multi-artform and multi-sensory adventure featuring original arrangements from live musicians and beatmakers\, alongside a cast of 30 dancers. Against a backdrop of immersive visuals\, these artists are brought to life by avant-garde costumes paying homage to cultural roots and contemporary pop culture. The show also features dancers from Paradox Studios.  \nArtistic Director & Choreographer: Yasim Coronado Veranes\nCreative Producer: Erika Jayne Goldsmith\nMusic Production: Nelson Mansilla\nCostume Design: Suzi Coronado Veranes \nPresented in partnership with the Thomas Dixon Centre \nAbout BEMAC Presents \nBEMAC Presents features world-leading artists whose work pushes through the boundaries of identity to pose important questions\, challenge entrenched ideas\, and enable change; role models for the diverse and representative arts sector that BEMAC exists to enrich. For more information about BEMAC’s program of upcoming events\, visit bemac.org.au/season \n7:30pm\, Saturday 26 October\nTalbot Theatre\, Thomas Dixon Centre\n406 Montague Rd\, West End\nTickets $45/$30 \nTickets \nWe encourage all guests to use public transport. The Thomas Dixon Centre is serviced by the Blue CityGlider route\, stopping right outside the Thomas Dixon Centre (Raven Street stop). You can find more info about how to get there at https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner 
URL:https://bemac.org.au/event/bemac-presents-nudo-dance-criollo/
LOCATION:Thomas Dixon Centre\, 406 Montague Road (entrance via Drake Street)\, West End\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BEMAC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240504T193000
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SUMMARY:BEMAC Presents: JADE Ensemble and ZÖJ (Victoria)
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets \nTwo distinctive music-making processes collude in an emotionally stirring double bill of virtuosic cross-cultural music exploration. Local luminaries JADE Ensemble share a night of deep cultural meeting points with Victoria-based experimental music duo ZÖJ\, both groups united by the commitment to explore and intertwine the sounds and personal narratives of the multiple identities that converge within them.  \nJADE Ensemble explores the length and breadth of Australia’s evolving cultural landscape through a repertoire or original music and rare arrangements fusing Asian and Western classical elements. Consisting of four core musicians\, JADE features Indigenous didgeridoo musician David Williams\, Japanese koto master Takako Haggarty\, Nepalese tabla virtuoso Dheeraj Shrestha\, and Australian guitarist and composer Dr Anthony Garcia. The group has performed and collaborated with an eclectic collective of international and local artists\, presented lectures on intercultural music-making and cultural diplomacy and most recently recorded a series of new tracks for the City Symphonies project for Queensland Music Festival.  \nZÖJ is an experimental cross-cultural music duo based in Victoria\, comprising Gelareh Pour on Voice and Kamancheh (Persian spiked fiddle) and Brian O’Dwyer on drumkit. Extensively using contemporary Persian poetry in their sound\, the duo has been creating music as ZÖJ since 2016 but have worked together in other projects since 2012. The ideals of ZÖJ are firmly rooted in true expression of inter-culturalism\, specifically what it means to be from more than one place. Renowned for their emotionally stirring and groundbreaking free-form music\, the duo has carved out a reputation for performances that delve into the depths of human emotions and politically charged societal commentary. Gelareh Pour\, originally from Iran\, is a singer and master of the kamancheh and has won several awards for her work. Brian O’Dwyer is an Australian born drummer who explores sound as connection and involves the incredible dynamic shift\, ebbing and flowing with the various influences in the room where he performs.  \nWith commonly firm roots in improvisation\, responsiveness and cultural permeability\, this double-feature presents a firm thesis of harmonious collaboration fuelled by human differences\, and of music as a vehicle for much needed societal change.   \nAbout BEMAC Presents \nBEMAC Presents features world-leading artists whose work pushes through the boundaries of identity to pose important questions\, challenge entrenched ideas\, and enable change; role models for the diverse and representative arts sector that BEMAC exists to enrich. For more information about BEMAC’s program of upcoming events\, visit bemac.org.au/season \n7:30pm\, Saturday\, May 4 \nQueensland Multicultural Centre\n102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point QLD\nTickets $45 Full/$30 Concession: events.humanitix.com/bemac-presents-jade-ensemble-and-zoj/tickets\nMore info: bemac.org.au \nGet Tickets\n  \nThere is very limited parking around the QMC. We encourage all guests to use public transport. QMC is only a 2-minute short walk from the Holman Street Ferry Terminal and bus routes 27 and 234. You can find more info about how to get to QMC at http://qmc.org.au/visit \nBEMAC is a subsidiary of Settlement Services International (SSI)\, supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
URL:https://bemac.org.au/event/bemac-presents-jade-ensemble-and-zoj-victoria/
LOCATION:Queensland Multicultural Centre\, 102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point\, QLD\, 4169\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BEMAC Presents
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SUMMARY:BEMAC Presents: Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra and Zy the Way (Taiwan)
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets \nA double-bill of 22-piece QMA-winning Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra alongside a rare touring visit from Taiwan’s 6-piece jazz group Zy The Way.   \nHailed “one of the freshest feeling projects in Australian music right now”\, two-time Queensland Music Award-winners Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra is underpinned by inclusivity\, gender diversity and community-mindedness. Led by Taiwanese-Australian composer\, orchestra director and anti-racism activist Matt Hsu\, the ensemble creates otherworldly music that celebrates difference and the liminal spaces between cultures\, with their signature maximal-minimalism and an uncanny ability to blend found objects\, world instruments\, DIY punk ethos\, orchestral sounds and hip-hop collaborations.   \nBased in Taipei\, Taiwan\, Zy The Way is a jazz ensemble ushering in a fresh musical movement from the heart of Asia. Melding jazz with the profound cultural traditions of ancient Chinese poetry\, Zy The Way’s debut EP\, “A Different Destiny\,” offers a novel interpretation of the “Book of Poetry” (Shi Jing) compiled by Confucius over 3000 years ago. Featured at this year’s ANU’s International Jazz Music Forum\, Zy The Way have been carving out a unique space in the international jazz scene.  \nMHOO and ZTW’s unique approaches to music making sublimely converge in a musical collaboration on Matt Hsu’s award-winning piece ‘Welcome to the Neighbourhood’. \nAbout BEMAC Presents \nBEMAC Presents features world-leading artists whose work pushes through the boundaries of identity to pose important questions\, challenge entrenched ideas\, and enable change; role models for the diverse and representative arts sector that BEMAC exists to enrich. For more information about BEMAC’s program of upcoming events\, visit bemac.org.au/season \n6:00pm\, Sunday\, March 24 \nQueensland Multicultural Centre\n102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point QLD\nTickets $45 Full/$30 Concession: https://events.humanitix.com/bemac-presents-matt-hsus-obscure-orchestra-and-zy-the-way/tickets\nMore info: bemac.org.au \nGet Tickets\n  \nThere is very limited parking around the QMC. We encourage all guests to use public transport. QMC is only a 2-minute short walk from the Holman Street Ferry Terminal and bus routes 27 and 234. You can find more info about how to get to QMC at http://qmc.org.au/visit \nBEMAC is a subsidiary of Settlement Services International (SSI)\, supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
URL:https://bemac.org.au/event/bemac-presents-matt-hsus-obscure-orchestra-and-zy-the-way-taiwan/
LOCATION:Queensland Multicultural Centre\, 102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point\, QLD\, 4169\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231201T203000
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SUMMARY:BEMAC Presents Granted by Nudo Dance Company
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\nNUDO’s second full length production ‘Granted’ addresses the inherent injustice\, relentless bureaucracy\, heartbreaking separation\, and milestones of love and joy threaded throughout the migrant experience. One year on from the long awaited arrival of Artistic Director\, Yasim Coronado Veranes’ son Christopher in Australia from Cuba\, this work calls out the forces that keep us apart and shares the magic that people create regardless. \nThe shared stories of immigration from the ensemble weave a patchwork of journeys that lead to a common desire for community\, connection and home. ‘Granted’ features an international soundtrack and the company’s unique fusion of cultural\, contemporary and urban dance styles and speaks to the very heart of the group’s existence as a vessel for sharing dance\, culture and friendship that would not exist without migration. \nNUDO (meaning knot in Spanish) is a cultural and contemporary dance company creating atmospherically capturing and culturally grounded movement works. Reflecting the artistic visions of incredible fusion dance artist Yasim Coronado Veranes\, NUDO brings together a diverse ensemble of dancers. \nAs a new company\, NUDO are here to change the landscape of contemporary dance in Australia\, sharing powerful stories held in the dance lineages and experiences of their artists. NUDO creates compelling new dance that pays homage to deep roots and ancient ties\, and is dedicated to developing rigorous\, safe and respectful practices for working with cultural and contemporary dance. \nAbout BEMAC Presents \nBEMAC Presents features world-leading artists whose work pushes through the boundaries of identity to pose important questions\, challenge entrenched ideas\, and enable change; role models for the diverse and representative arts sector that BEMAC exists to enrich. For more information about BEMAC’s program of upcoming events\, visit bemac.org.au/season \n7:30pm\, Friday\, December 1\nQueensland Multicultural Centre\n102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point QLD\nTickets: $45 Full/$30 Concession through https://events.humanitix.com/bemac-presents-nudo-granted/tickets\nMore info: bemac.org.au \nGet Tickets\n  \nThere is very limited parking around the QMC. We encourage all guests to use public transport. QMC is only a 2-minute short walk from the Holman Street Ferry Terminal and bus routes 27 and 234. You can find more info about how to get to QMC at http://qmc.org.au/visit
URL:https://bemac.org.au/event/bemac-presents-nudo-granted/
LOCATION:Queensland Multicultural Centre\, 102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point\, QLD\, 4169\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BEMAC Presents
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SUMMARY:BEMAC Presents Tenzin Choegyal: Be the Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Tenzin Choegyal’s new concert series\, Be the Ocean\, continues to explore subtle aspects of the five elements – earth\, water\, fire\, air and space. In this cross-cultural collaboration Tenzin’s powerful voice and intuitive poetry invoke a special sense of peace\, strength and emotional connection. Through music\, narration and visuals the artists weave an evocative soundscape\, drawing on the strong allegory of the ocean to inspire new thoughts\, stir shifts in perspective and create space for contemplation.  \nArtist\, composer\, activist\, musical director and cultural ambassador\, Tenzin Choegyal is one of the world’s finest musicians in the Tibetan tradition\, proudly continuing the nomadic lineage which is central to his repertoire. He continues to draw inspiration from classical Tibetan texts and poetry at the same time taking an experimental approach to sound\, instrumentation and musical performance. In this premiere for Tenzin’s national Be the Ocean tour\, he will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Cye Wood\, koto master Takako Nishibori and the thundering sounds of Taiko drums led by Kaya Tominaga and her ensemble. \nBEMAC Presents features world-leading artists whose work pushes through the boundaries of identity to pose important questions\, challenge entrenched ideas\, and enable change; role models for the diverse and representative arts sector that BEMAC exists to enrich. For more information about BEMAC’s program of upcoming events\, visit bemac.org.au/events \n7:30pm\, Saturday\, April 22nd\nQueensland Multicultural Centre\n102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point QLD\nTickets: $55 (Full) / $40 (Concession)\nTickets: https://events.humanitix.com/bemac-presents-tenzin-choegyal-be-the-ocean/tickets  \n  \nGet Tickets \nThere is very limited parking around the QMC. We encourage all guests to use public transport. QMC is only a 2-minute short walk from the Holman Street Ferry Terminal and bus routes 27 and 234. You can find more info about how to get to QMC at http://qmc.org.au/visit \nPresented by BEMAC with support from Arts Queensland
URL:https://bemac.org.au/event/bemac-presents-tenzin-choegyal-be-the-ocean/
LOCATION:Queensland Multicultural Centre\, 102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point\, QLD\, 4169\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BEMAC Presents
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SUMMARY:BEMAC Presents the Joe Geia Band: From Rations to Wages to Treaty
DESCRIPTION:Through 16 original songs\, iconic singer/songwriter\, guitarist\, didgeridoo player Joe Geia takes us through his 40-year career writing and performing songs that tell of Indigenous activism\, resistance and transformation. Combining music with storytelling\, archival footage and his own visual work\, Geia tells the stories of strong Elders and leaders who fought to ensure justice for Indigenous peoples. Music and video work together to tell us of Pastor Don Brady\, Uncle Willie Thaiday and of his own father\, Albie Geia\, one of the leaders of the historic 1957 Palm Island strike and the fight for fair wages and conditions. Interwoven stories of resistance and transformation recount the harshness of living under “The Act”\, the origins of the Brisbane Blaks movement\, and the beginning of Murri Radio. At a time where the Uluru Statement of the Heart is forefront in Australian minds\, Joe Geia and his band tell of the fight for justice and sing to a much-needed transformational change. \nThis will be the inaugural show of BEMAC’s 2023 program. The complete program will be announced at the QMC on February 25\, before the start of the show. Join us in celebrating the vibrant diverse creative community and help us elevate the artists and their artistry. \n7:30pm\, Saturday\, February 25th\nQueensland Multicultural Centre\n102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point QLD\nTickets: https://bit.ly/3VZXaei \n  \nGet Tickets \nThere is very limited parking around the QMC. We encourage all guests to use public transport. QMC is only a 2-minute short walk from the Holman Street Ferry Terminal and bus routes 27 and 234. You can find more info about how to get to QMC at http://qmc.org.au/visit \nPresented by BEMAC with support from Arts Queensland
URL:https://bemac.org.au/event/bemac-presents-the-joe-geia-band-from-rations-to-wages-to-treaty/
LOCATION:Queensland Multicultural Centre\, 102 Main Street\, Kangaroo Point\, QLD\, 4169\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BEMAC Presents
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