Have your say On behalf of Arts Queensland, BEMAC is hosting a consultation forum on Monday, December 3rd on the future of arts and creativity in Queensland. This forum responds to the Queensland Government's Creating Queensland’s Future: 10-Year Roadmap for the arts, cultural and creative sector discussion paper. The discussion paper includes a draft vision... Read more »

As part of BrisAsia Festival 2019, BEMAC, Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) and Screen Queensland are presenting a free screening of the multi-award nominated film by director Loy Arcenas “The Portrait” at the Queensland Multicultural Centre (QMC) on Wednesday, 13 February 2019. “The Portrait” tackles the conflict between pragmatism and art, an ode to the passing... Read more »

We invite you to join us at the official opening of the first BEMAC ILLUMINATE visual arts exhibition of 2019, "Here and There". Taking place on Friday, February 15  from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, guests will be able to meet the exhibiting artists.  Entry is free, but registration is essential (for catering purposes). Curated by Liam Herne, "Here... Read more »

BEMAC and Saikat Bhattacharya, invite you to a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness the world’s number one sitar player Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan accompanied on tabla by the great Shri Hindole Majumdar. Taking place at the Queensland Multicultural Centre (QMC) in Kangaroo Point, as part of BrisAsia Festival 2019, this unique event will... Read more »

Be dazzled by the sheer power, precision and energy of Taikoz 4tet Live! when BEMAC brings the celebrated Sydney-based taiko ensemble’s 4-piece performance to the Queensland Multicultural Centre (QMC) on May 3 at 8pm. Don't let the size of the group fool you! The four Taikoz dynamos conjure an energetic, dramatic, and at times, explosive... Read more »

BEMAC is proud to present Menaka Thomas’ debut album launch at the Queensland Multicultural Centre (QMC) on Saturday, 25 May. A few years ago, Menaka could barely see. She couldn’t tell the difference between a knife and fork, or decipher how many fingers were held in front of her face. This is where she found... Read more »

BEMAC is proud to present the 4th annual concert by Singh’s School of Music. Named “A Cultural Event”, the annual concert has become renowned for featuring performances by the next generation of Brisbane’s upcoming Indian Classical musicians, alongside performances by established Indian Classical, fusion and world music musicians. A Cultural Event 2019 will take place... Read more »

BEMAC is thrilled to be presenting Garden Quartet live in Brisbane. The Melbourne-based group embark on a national tour of Australia to launch their debut album “ in July and will be performing live at the Queensland Multicultural Centre (QMC) on July 20. Garden Quartet was formed in 2016 and blends contemporary Persian and Western... Read more »

One Brisbane concert only!   Berlin-based GANZ A Cappella bring their stunning vocal performance to Brisbane as part of their international HOME IS CALLING Tour. A truly global group, the six-piece vocal ensemble features a line up of three different nationalities. A joy to watch, GANZ A Cappella captivate with their extraordinary talent and easy-going charm... Read more »

BEMAC presents a night with award winning, world class musicians. Welcome in 2020 enjoying incredible music spanning jazz, world and folk.BEMAC is thrilled to present CHAIKA with Kristin Berardi & James Sherlock for one night only. Both renowned and award winning artists in their own right, this not to be missed Live collaboration will be... Read more »

BrisAsia Sound is a platform for Brisbane’s emerging creative movement driven by young talent in the music scene.Enjoy a musical showcase, panel discussions, and exciting workshops.Headliners, Fingerfunk - an R&B and Hip Hop quartet from Singapore will bring their freshest beats down under for the first time. When the night closes, K-pop until you drop!The... Read more »

Be captivated by the smoky rich voice and high energy performance of Sue Ray at the Queensland Multicultural Centre.LIVE VENUE EXPERIENCEExperience the energy and atmosphere of live local music with Sue Ray, when BEMAC brings this Australian indigenous multi-award winning singer / songwriter to the Queensland Multicultural Centre (QMC) on November 6th 2020.You’ll love her... Read more »