Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC) in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC)

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: 3391 4433

Address: Queensland Multicultural Centre, Level 1/102 Main Street 4169 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.bemac.org.au/

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25.01.2022 As a fellow stART grant delivery partner, we want to share the love! Jeremy Staples has recently been given a stART grant through our friends at Creative Alliance Queensland. He is looking to gauge community interest around producing a publication which would showcase visual art, writing and social media submissions from Queenslanders and their diverse experiences during COVID-19. Help Jeremy out by completing his short survey below.

24.01.2022 Master the art of developing your own exhibition and how to pitch your proposal to galleries. Our friends at Flying Arts are running a weekend intensive of workshops to design, plan and manage your solo or group exhibition. More info below

24.01.2022 Nows a perfect time to come back and visit the Queensland Multicultural Centre for this great art exhibition! Its been a while since weve been able to host an art exhibition at the QMC, so we are thrilled to open a new FREE art display from tomorrow morning for the whole month of September, showcasing works by visual artist - Manudilo as part of the BEMAC ILLUMINATE program. Pop in to the QMC any time Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm and discover A Window to E...xploration which explores the concept of looking into four windows, and four perspectives of how Manudilo sees the world. Find out more here: https://bemac.org.au//bemac-illuminate-a-window-to-explor/ You can also catch an interview with Manudilo on our Breakfast with BEMAC program tomorrow morning at 8am on Radio 4EB 98.1FM or listen on demand from tomorrow on https://www.4eb.org.au/shows/breakfast-with-bemac/ The BEMAC Illuminate program is all about providing opportunities for visual artists to showcase their work to a broader audience at the QMC, as part of our commitment to support and create opportunities for artists of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

24.01.2022 Were excited to be delivering funding and support to 15 artists and artworkers in Ipswich and Logan during COVID as part of the stART grant program (on behalf of Arts Queensland). One of those chosen creative projects is a theatre piece titled Can I Help by #Logan based producer and writer, Aaron Dora and co-writer Renee Dobbyn. After speaking first hand to doctors and nurses who are dealing with the COVID pandemic , they wanted to create a piece exploring the experienc...es of these frontline health workers. Their goal is to develop the script into a product ready for festivals, touring and independent production. #BEMACstART #supportinglocalartists

23.01.2022 Chloe Wigg is an artist, a mother, an optimist and someone with a physical disability. Her new project artABLE, is empowering her to continue her creative pursuits in a safe environment, thanks to the stART grant. Very few grants allow for equipment purchase and so with these funds, Chloe is able to purchase desperately needed ergonomic equipment for her studio. As part of this project, Chloe will be creating 3 x all-abilities watercolour tutorials, which will help those ...with physical limitations connect with art. This is so very dear to me. Art has become a huge part of my life, function and sense of self but I had to learn how to do it around my limitations. Says Chloe. With this in mind, she will be releasing her tutorials for free, and create some beautiful art pieces along the way. Make sure you follow Chloes page to keep up to date with the release of her future tutorials Colours by Chloe BEMAC are proud to support Chloe as the delivery partner for Arts Queenslands stART grant program in #Logan. #bemacstart

20.01.2022 You may remember LUAT from Episode 6 of our recent OUTSIDE IN Docuseries... well this exceptional Logan based talent will be performing as part of the upcoming Sydney Sacred Music Festival. Over the last 10 years, the Sydney Sacred Music Festival has worked with culturally diverse artists to create new work that takes sacred music to new places, showcases the hidden gems in our communities, and presents events in unique spaces. This year for the 10th anniversary, the Festi...val are taking on the COVID challenge and presenting a diverse range of inspiring events online during 5-20 September, and BEMAC are so excited to be a partner (thanks to Regional Arts Services Network - RASN funding). LUATs performance will be filmed at the Queensland Multicultural Centre and streamed online on Saturday 5th September at 7pm. For more information and for tickets, go to http://www.sydneysacredmusicfestival.org/

20.01.2022 Arts Queensland has released a new funding round - First Night Showcase Judith Wright Arts Centre - as part of the Arts and Cultural Recovery Package. This program is about championing the development and presentation of Queensland independent artists, early career artists and arts organisations to develop and present new visual and performing works at the Judith Wright Arts Centre between 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. Funding up to $30,000 plus in-kind venue suppor...t is available for eligible projects/activities. Applicants need to be based in Queensland and projects have to be delivered at the Judith Wright Arts Centre. Applications will close 4pm, 8 September. For funding objectives and guidelines,visit: https://www.arts.qld.gov.au//first-night-showcase-judith-w. JOIN the Facebook Live information session tomorrow (Thursday 13 August) at 11am on the Arts Queensland facebook page.

20.01.2022 Dont miss Breakfast with BEMAC every Tuesday morning on Radio 4EB. Today Irene is chatting with the lovely Sunshine Coast songstress - Innessa, about the new music shes working on. Innessas music is a unique combination of quirky alternative pop styles and beautiful Russian Folk melodies. Since arriving in Australia, Innessa has released three studio albums: Innessa, Folkloria and Love-n-Jazz. She has also performed at some of Australias largest festivals like the Canberra Multicultural Folk Festival and the Woodford Folk Festival. Tune in at 8am today on 98.1FM, or listen on demand at https://www.4eb.org.au/shows/breakfast-with-bemac/

20.01.2022 Very excited about this too...

19.01.2022 The Ridge YMCA Youth Centre is looking for young adults to join their team as part of their AMPLIFY trainee ship program. This paid 6 month trainee ship in business will give participants the opportunity to work across a range of YMCA activities including event management, production, hospitality and online businesses to develop their enterprise skills. Trainees will develop practical skills in customer service, stock taking, event planning, audio and video production, marke...ting and social media through a range of hands on activities that directly link to the accredited training in Business. This fun, fast paced and creative environment will build self confidence and job readiness giving young people the skills needed to find further employment. For more information or to express your interest, contact [email protected] or call 0436 603 640

19.01.2022 Being a musician can be demanding. You need to look after your physical, mental and financial health. If youre a musician based in Logan, or if you have a connection with Logan, why not attend this FREE session where youll learn ways to get performance fit, put money in the bank and keep a level head particularly in times of stress. Monday 24th August 5.30 - 8pm Logan Entertainment Centre... REGISTER HERE>> www.loganlive.com.au/boost/ Panel member: Graham Ashton Footstomp Music Facilitator: Lilly Shearman, Independent Arts Management Logan Live Boost series is proudly supported by BEMAC and Regional Arts Services Network - RASN

19.01.2022 Did you miss our Breakfast with BEMAC radio program this morning on Radio 4EB? . We got to chat to SE Qld based musician Sanfeliu, an electro-acoustic troubadour of Catalan descent. Listen on demand here https://www.4eb.org.au/shows/breakfast-with-bemac/ and hear all about the Gabba Ward lockdown project, Sanfelius album-in-progress, his musical heritage, self-care in times of isolation, Beethovens birthday, and plenty more!

18.01.2022 Logan based musician, Lecia Louise has released a new song with the aim to bring hope, joy and inspiration as we move through the next transitions of our lives. Many are in lock down or facing hardship in this time. We need to share our stories and feelings with loved ones, listen to each other and spread positivity and joy as much as we can. A great message Lecia! Listen to her new song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiSQzQDleZE This creative project was proudly s...upported by BEMAC. Delivered for the Regional Arts Services Network - RASN #BEMACbooster

18.01.2022 Ipswich based artist, Lincoln Austin, has been working as professional artist for over 20 years, but just like many other arts workers right now, his planned exhibitions and paid projects have been heavily impacted by COVID-19. Thanks to the stART grant, Lincoln has been able to start working on a new project hes titled Touched Lightly which will combine sculpture, light and unscripted performance. . Follow Lincoln on Instagram (@the_view_from_here) to keep up to date with... his project progress. . This project is supported by BEMAC through the stART grant program, and delivered for Arts Queensland. . #BEMACstART #rasn #Ipswich #artinisolation #recharge #creativity #supportlocalartists See more

17.01.2022 Watch LUAT Live now!

16.01.2022 A visual artist for 18 years, Annelize Mulder started her career in South Africa before moving to Australia in 2007 where shes continued to develop her art practice. This Ipswich based artist is now busy with a new project titled Facing Forward which explores the view of the future after a challenging few months during Covid-19. Making art is a tool that helps make sense of the world and it seems fitting to respond to the changed global conditions through themes already p...resent in my art practice. This project is inspired by unexpected circumstances causing a feeling of disorientation and navigating a way through new territory. Follow Annelize Mulder Art to keep up to date with her creative journey, with the completed project planned to be displayed on her website as a permanent online exhibition. BEMAC are proud to support and fund this project with the stART grant program on behalf of Arts Queensland #BEMACstART

14.01.2022 Dont miss the emotive sounds of LUAT. performing tonight for the Sydney Sacred Music Festival. Tune into our Facebook page at 7pm tonight where we will be sharing the live stream of her show! BEMAC are excited to be a partner for this online festival, sponsoring this talented Logan based singer-songwriter, as part of our Regional Arts Services Network - RASN delivery. https://www.facebook.com/events/578611752812230

14.01.2022 Construction is underway for the new Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct, and Logan City Council want to partner with established promoters, producers, business owners, and major event planners to design a truly unique and diverse program of events. Now is your chance to put forward a proposal to activate this space when it reopens in early 2021! More details below.

13.01.2022 Another great opportunity for artists and artsworkers... Flying Arts is offering a limited number of bursaries up to $500 per person to support participation in one of their most popular professional development programs this year. Artists, artsworkers and educators adversely affected by COVID-19 are eligible to apply.... Bursaries support your professional development and cover the cost of event registration, travel and accommodation (where necessary) For more info, go to https://flyingarts.org.au/flying-arts-alliance-bursary-pro/ Applications are open until 5 pm, Monday 21 September.

13.01.2022 One of BEMACs fab artists - beautiful tshirts Matt! Looking forward to having you back at the Queensland Multicultural Centre in November!

12.01.2022 Dont miss LUAT at the Sydney Sacred Music Festival on 5 September! Get your FREE Tickets to watch her breathtaking performance online: www.sydneysacredmusicfestival.org/program2020 LUATs performance is proudly supported by BEMAC thanks to funding from Regional Arts Services Network - RASN

10.01.2022 Passionate Ipswich based artist, Riss Melanie, is on a personal and ancestral journey. With her new project titled knOwn, Riss is hoping to better engage and participate in connecting with Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians. For Riss, its about knowing her own relationship to the lands on which she walks, and the ancestral path she took to get here. knOwn aims to encourage all Australians, but especially non-Indigenous Australians to do their own work in unpackin...g and understanding the lands on whose they walk, and however they came to be here. Follow Riss on Facebook to follow her fascinating journey. This project is proudly supported by BEMAC with a stART grant, on behalf of Arts Queensland

10.01.2022 Are you an Asian artist? Diversity Arts Australia is commissioning 20 Asian and Asian Australian artists to respond to Covid-19 racism in the #IAmNotAVirus project. Create work that responds to Covid-19 racism: http://iamnotavirusaustralia.org.au/

10.01.2022 Congratulations to Sunshine Coast Council! This is very well deserved. Also interesting to see so many people from diverse backgrounds who are creative industry workers / businesses involved! Well done.

09.01.2022 Lark Lee is a Korean-born Australian filmmaker based in Logan, who has set out to share through the art of film, the united struggle were facing during this COVID pandemic. She is currently working on her film project Weathering the Storm, telling the story of four individual business owners, all actively seeking ways to survive the economic crisis and trying their best to adapt to the changing situation rather than giving up. . We wanted to give hope to people in thi...s devastating period. These four business owners are a great example of not giving up when the going gets tough. COVID-19 is a global crisis but I want the audience to believe that if they can get through this, then they get through any kind of crisis thats thrown at them in the future. . BEMAC are proud to support Larks project and her inspiring vision with a stART grant, on behalf of Arts Queensland . Lark Lee Films #BEMACstART See more

08.01.2022 Project your voice for video, code robot poems, publish your work all at one of Queensland Poetry Festivals low-cost workshops. Book in for one or all but hurry as places are limited! http://queenslandpoetryfestival.com/whats-on/

08.01.2022 Empowering kids to become eco-warriors is the passion and driving force for Logan based authors and environmentalists, Karen Tyrrell Author and Steve Tyrrell. Theyve already created four books in their Song Bird eco series, and now, thanks to stART grant funding from Arts Queensland, theyre able to start work on the 5th and final book in this inspiring series. This final book is all about helping kids to practice resilience and sustainability in a drought environment s...ays Karen, who together with husband Steve, are already busy researching and writing. Their project will include trips to Winton and Longreach to research areas featured in Drought Rescue, and then next year theyll visit schools for speaking events and pantomimes to educate children about the importance of caring for the environment. Follow their journey - Karen Tyrrell Author BEMAC are proud to support this project and deliver the stART grant program in #Logan and #Ipswich on behalf of Arts Queensland. #BEMACstART

08.01.2022 With this years #QUBEeffect program finishing up, lets take a moment to celebrate this amazing and diverse group of emerging musicians weve had so much fun working with this year, for the Brisbane City Council program. With 24 music videos produced, plus a variety of professional development workshops on ZOOM with some of the industrys best, not even COVID could dampen this career changing experience for these young talents. WATCH ALL THEIR QUBE EFFECT MUSIC VIDEO...S www.bit.ly/QUBEeffect2020 A big shout out to Creative Producer, Queenie Pelesa from District Studios, and Karl Bouro from Torn Parachute for all their amazing work this year! But its not quite over yet... there are 4 more awards to be announced and presented to some lucky finalists in a few weeks time for this years QUBE Effect program, thanks to these sponsors: Dew Process, QMusic & BIGSOUND, The Tivoli Brisbane, USC Studios & Magoo, Karl Bouro & Torn Parachute, Queensland Multicultural Centre, and Brisbane City Council. STAY TUNED for these award announcements, plus opening dates for the next season of The QUBE Effect - 2021 - OPEN SOON! #QUBEeffect2020

07.01.2022 Logan local and Year 12 student, Angie Grace - Singer/Songwriter, knows the importance of community support especially during the hard times, which was the inspiration for the lyrics to her new song Lil Community, released today! Lil Community is a reminder of what it is to be part of a caring society and celebrating what really matters in life love and hope. Support and love is easy to see when youve got yourself a lilcommunity. Says Angie. We love this message ...and are proud to have supported Angie with a BEMAC Booster Pack for her new original piece of music, as part of our Regional Arts Services Network - RASN delivery. Well done Angie! #BEMACbooster

06.01.2022 Debs Digital Den is the brainchild of Ipswich based artist, Debbie Chilton. Its a new project which aims to develop facilitation and digital literacy skills for artists with disability, by creating a series of interactive and accessible workshops for paid opportunities into the future. We are so proud to be able to support Deb with this project with a stART grant, thanks to Arts Queensland. Follow Deb on Facebook, and keep up to date with her project!

06.01.2022 Take a masterclass with NGAIIRE this Friday 14th August - one of the countrys most unique and dynamic vocalists and performers. In the fast paced world of social media, a picture paints a thousand words. We all know how important the visual components of an album have become in telling the story of a release, but how do we find our vision? How do we find the confidence to tell our story authentically and take the risks we need to keep moving forward? In this masterclass ...by I Manage My Music, Ngaiire and her creative producer and artistic collaborator Dan Segal, will discuss the visual journey of Ngaiires soon to be released third studio album. Her first single Shiver took a slightly different turn to your usual music video in the form of a short doco shot in Ngaiires home country of Papua New Guinea. Theyll talk about Ngaiires distinctive visual approach for her new album, encompassing what it means to be Papua New Guinean but also a member of the diaspora in Australia. BOOK NOW via http://www.imanagemymusic.com/next-masterclass This Masterclass is FREE for First Nations artists.

05.01.2022 Getting ready... not long now...

05.01.2022 What a perfect way to finish off The QUBE Effect 2020! The Awards night over the weekend was a fantastic evening of local live music, and a celebration of the extraordinary talent we have right here in our Brissy backyard! A HUGE CONGRATS to the following award winners INNOVATION AWARD, sponsored by Dew Process - WINNER Lucy Jane... BEST ORIGINAL SONG AWARD, sponsored by QMusic WINNER Sachém BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE AWARD, sponsored by The Tivoli Brisbane - WINNER Fresco Kyoto LORD MAYOR’S CITY HALL CONCERT AWARD, sponsored by Brisbane City Council WINNER Danika and Forte PEOPLE’s CHOICE AWARD, sponsored by Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC) - WINNER Katanak Thank you to all the sponsors, judges and mentors and Torn Parachute, and a huge shout out to all 24 finalists that participated in this year’s #QUBEeffect2020 ! Your talent and passion has blown us away this year! We are now gearing up for the opening of the next round of #QUBEeffect2021, with applications open this Friday 9th October and closing 2nd November, via the Brisbane City Council website http://bit.ly/QUBEeffect2021 **GET YOUR APPLICATIONS READY BRISBANE!** If you’re an emerging artist, band or musical act with at least 50% of your act aged between 12 and 25 years, and at least 50% of your group a resident of the Brisbane City Council region, then you are eligible to apply! You’ll need to submit your original song and a great promotional pic of your musical act (more application details will be available on the Council website from Friday). If you’re selected as a finalist for next year's program, you’ll be mentored by some of the best in the biz, get to perform live at some huge events (COVID free restrictions pending of course) plus you’ll have the opportunity to develop your own first class music video, and a chance to win some pretty cool prizes! What are you waiting for!!! (The QUBE Effect music development program is a Brisbane City Council program and proudly produced by Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC), and Queenie Pelesa from District Studios.)

03.01.2022 CALLING OUT TO MUSICIANS: Logan Live Boost is kicking off next week! Logan Live Boost is a FREE professional development series, designed to help you continue to build your music career. If youre an artist who lives in the City of Logan or has a connection to Logan, then why not attend one or more of the six sessions available. Logan Live Boost is open for musicians of all levels including past Boost participants. BOOK IN FOR ANY OF THESE SESSIONS:... Monday 17 August - Ready, set, go! Monday 24 August - Looking after #1 Monday 31 August - Market me Monday 7 September - Writing music in your home studio Monday 14 September - Build your business and get booked Monday 21 September - Plan your release Led by industry experts including BEMACs very own Simon Mula and Ali Strachan Copywriter, these FREE sessions will provide you with insights, information, the chance to connect, collaborate, gain inspiration, make new friends and more. All sessions will be held at Logan Entertainment Centre from 5.30pm to 8pm, but places are limited so make sure you register. For more information and to secure your place visit: https://www.loganlive.com.au/boost/ BEMAC are proud to be supporting and providing funding for the development of this series, as part of our Regional Arts Services Network - RASN delivery. PLEASE NOTE: Boost will be held at Logan Entertainment Centre with restricted visitor numbers, physical distancing and contact tracing requirements.

03.01.2022 Are you a musician based in Logan? Do you want the opportunity to mingle with fellow artists and hear from key Queensland industry bodies? Then make sure you register for the FIRST session of the LOGAN LIVE BOOST Professional Development series this Monday night! Youll learn about the current national and international music landscape and get the chance to contribute to the discussion about challenges that artists face. Session 1: Ready, Set, Go... Monday 17th August 5.30 - 8pm Logan Entertainment Centre COST: FREE YOU MUST REGISTER as numbers are limited: https://www.loganlive.com.au/boost/ Panel members: Simon Mula BEMAC, Dom Miller QMusic, Andrew Tuttle APRA AMCOS, and musician Blake Durant Facilitator: Lilly Shearman, Independent Arts Management Logan Live Boost series is proudly supported by BEMAC and Regional Arts Services Network - RASN

03.01.2022 Renowned Euro-folk ensemble MZAZA premiere their new production, The Birth and Death of Stars at Brisbane Festival. Get your tickets to see this Brisbanes multi-award-winning folk group and the world premiere of their production on 10 & 11 September at The Tivoli. Get your tickets here https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au//mzaza-the-birth-and-d... Missed out on tickets to their Brissy show? Not to worry, theyre also performing in Logan, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and Sunny Coast in early October! Check out their Facebook page for these event details! With members from France, Bosnia, Latvia, Greece and Australia, MZAZA was born from Brisbanes music scene 16 years ago and are relishing the opportunity to share an inspiring new collection of songs before taking the production on the road.

02.01.2022 How can we create the new normal in arts and society? Are you a creative or arts worker from a culturally diverse, refugee or First Nations background in QLD? Were excited to invite you to join the FREE online #StoriesFromTheFuture workshop on Wednesday, September 9 co-hosted by Diversity Arts Australia, BEMAC and Regional Arts Services Network - RASN to imagine a future where racial equity is present at every level in the Arts. Limited spots available. Submit your interest by September 2 here: https://bit.ly/3aXMwyP