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25.01.2022 SEPTEMBER WEEKENDER | DAY TWO Three events over three days! Enjoy a weekend of cabaret, burlesque, circus, and live music, featuring Queensland and local artists - the way you want! On the lawns? Enjoy the fresh air, street foods, frosé bar and relaxed atmosphere! Watch the performance as it is streamed live onto a giant screen in casual surrounds, on your personal patch of grass.... https://www.themecc.com.au//September_Weekender_Floor_Plan AUDITORIUM ALLOCATION EXHAUSTED Don't worry! There is still lawn circle seating available! CLUB BRIEFS ON THE LAWN OR IN THE AUDITORIUM Saturday 26 September 2020 5pm Gates/Doors Open 5.45pm Local Entertainment Platform Artist 7.30pm Club Briefs! Australia’s favourite trash glamour disco circus is coming Mackay! Please note: This is an 18+ event. Cult cabaret hooligans and mischief-makers Briefs present a wild romp of disco dancing, circus, variety, and burlesque featuring a hand-picked selection of guests from across the world of queer cabaret. Expect a pumping soundtrack with your favourite dance floor smashes and ridiculous performances from the Briefs boys plus a cavalcade of hand-selected guest cabaret and circus artists. Stomp it out on the catwalk, dance until late, laugh until you ache and experience the club night that spawned the international touring sensation Briefs. Briefs pays homage to the traditions of circus, the extremities of physical theatre, the artistry of drag, the guts of burlesque, the imagery of theatre, the debauchery of speakeasies and the showmanship of cabaret. The company uses the circus and variety format as a vehicle for engaging audiences, challenging stereotypes, and exploring notions of gender, sexual orientation, race and politics. WARNINGS: Strobe lighting, coarse language, smoke, nudity and adult themes. 18+. Photography and filming prohibited.

21.01.2022 #FunFactFriyay CURIOUS HYBRID STARS IN NEW EXHIBITION The creation of a human-pig hybrid embryo and other bio-technical advancements helped to influence thought-provoking and somewhat unsettling artworks going on show in Artspace Mackay from Friday (September 25). One of those works, Teenage Metamorphosis is a mind-bending human-non-human hybrid lying with a radio and a copy of Kafka’s Metamorphosis by his head....Continue reading

21.01.2022 Klippitz Hair & Beauty are looking for reliable, hardworking person to start at a full time position. Please send resume and personal references. [email protected]... Look forward to meeting you. Contact Kerry on 0408521821

20.01.2022 ROCK PAPER SCISSORS ART & DESIGN MARKET Artspace Mackay’s popular Rock Paper Scissors Art & Design Market is on again on another beautiful day in Spring, from 1pm to 4pm Sunday, September 19, 2021! Each year, local artists, makers, designers, foodies, musicians and craftspeople vie for a stall at this beautiful outdoor curated market.... Highlighting the talented and creative people in our region making everything from contemporary craft, textiles and pottery, to artisan jewellery and original fine art, the market is a big event on the Mackay community calendar. So bring your secret stash in case you find that perfect gift, or simply want to spoil yourself we won’t tell anyone how much money you spend! Why not book out the whole afternoon and bring your friends, family, a picnic blanket or folding chair and linger to enjoy the beautiful outdoor social atmosphere, support great local musical entertainers and have a bite to eat. Entry is FREE! For more information please email us at [email protected] Calling artists, makers, foodies and musicians! We’re looking for artists, designers, makers, foodies, musicians and craftspeople to apply for a stall and participate in our ever-popular Rock Paper Scissors: Art and Design Market in the beautiful outdoor space of the Civic Precinct in Spring 2021. APPLICATIONS OPEN ONLINE: March 15 to May 14 MARKET DAY: Sunday, September 19, 1pm to 4pm https://www.artspacemackay.com.au//rock_paper_scissors_art

20.01.2022 Round TWO of the Mackay Regional Council RADF Community Funding Pool is NOW OPEN! To find out more information visit https://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/.../regional_arts... To apply for Round 2 visit... https://mackay.smartygrants.com.au/RADFR22021 Do you have a great Arts, Cultural or Heritage project idea? Contact the Council's Arts Development Team on 4961 9554 to discuss ideas and see how RADF might help! Round two application close Wednesday December 9

20.01.2022 So super proud of JONTE , and every platform participant. 2020 has been hard for everyone, you guys have made this year a little less stressful!!! Well done!!!

16.01.2022 The events funding round of the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program 2020-21 is closing soon. If your organisation is planning a cultural event or multicultural festival for 2021, there is not much time left to apply for funding under the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland (CMQ) program. The CMQ program promotes: ... # Queensland's multicultural identity # community participation and intercultural connections # increased understanding between diverse cultural groups and the wider community # increased engagement of general community groups in connecting and welcoming migrants and refugees into a wide range of community activities. Funding of up to $20,000 can be provided for approved cultural and multicultural events to be delivered in the 2021 calendar year*. Applications close at midnight on 25 September 2020. Please note, no late applications will be accepted. Apply Now!!!!

15.01.2022 MRC Christmas Grants Council is looking to spread Christmas cheer as far as possible thanks to a special festive grant program. For local not-for-profits, these Christmas Grants are the perfect way to secure up to $750 to boost their festive event.... There is $10,000 up for grabs in total. While that money could well be spent on one big central Christmas event, we are committed to spreading festive cheer across all corners of our region. Carols, concerts, fairs, parties and parades council is happy to support anything that really involves local communities and is inclusive. Applications are currently open and are only limited by applicants’ imagination. To apply, they simply log onto the Smarty Grants page on our website and explain when, where and how they plan to celebrate Christmas in their community. Applications close midnight, Friday, October 23, 2020. Apply at mackay.smartygrants.com.au/Christmas20 Please Note: Before applying for this event funding, please familiarise yourself with the State Governments' COVID-19 Event Safe requirements. More information can be found at covid19.qld.gov.au/government-actions/covid-safe-events

15.01.2022 Vote: 2020 ARIA Awards Vote for your favourite artists for this year's ARIA Awards. You have 1 vote per category each day. Voting ends Nov 18. https://www.aria.com.au/vote

14.01.2022 Be the FIRST to hear 'Ain't For You' tomorrow (Friday 9th April) by clicking on this link to pre-add or pre-save https://ditto.fm/aint-for-you

14.01.2022 A conversation can help someone who is struggling feel a sense of connection and belonging. It’s important you look out for changes and signs, no matter how small that could indicate someone needs extra support and if you spot the signs you need to ask R U OK? By encouraging them to access appropriate support before they’re in crisis, your conversation could change their life.

14.01.2022 Wintermoon in October!!! From Friday, October to Monday, October 5!!!

13.01.2022 Expression Of Interest (EOI) > Platform Youth Program Platform will be offering professional development / industry relevant workshops for musicians, with the capacity for young people in other creative arts areas to negotiate potential training opportunities. Participants will be provided with opportunities to partake in community events and activities. These opportunities will be paid, with the selection process remaining the discretion of the event organiser. Young peopl...e aged 12 years to 25 years are encouraged to submit their Expression Of Interest to Nikki Hughes by Friday, November 13 at 4:30pm. Platform Program to commence after February 2021. Your Expression of interest will need to include Name, age and all contact details (address, phone/s and email) If you are under 18, please provide a name and contact details (as list above) for a parent or guardian Your area of interest; Song writing, Performing, Recording, Documentation (photography/videography) Stage name or band name if applicable Are you currently performing publicly? Please indicate the length of time you are comfortable performing for. Please outline if you have any original content, if so, are these played/performed at public events? (is this an area you require support with) Links to any social media that contains footage or stills at any of your public performances (or amateur recordings) Do you have public liability insurance and/or an ABN? Please your EOI to [email protected] or 4961 9436 for more information. The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Mackay Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. #Platform2021 #YoungCreatives #MRCYouthPrograms #YouthPrograms #MackayPride

12.01.2022 We’re looking for Aussie artists and performers who stand out in our community. Someone like this year's Australia Day Arts and Culture Award-winner Jana Bass...an (pictured). Do you know an inspirational local singer, musician, artist, dancer or performer who should get a shout-out in 2021? Nominate them today for an Arts and Culture Award in the 2021 Australia Day Awards so they can be recognised for their achievements in the arts. How do you nominate? Simply fill out a form at mackay.qld.gov.au/australiaday or return a hardcopy version of the form to one of council’s Client Service Centres. The Australia Day Awards are proudly sponsored by P. Comino & Sons and Tropical Exposure and are supported by Star 101.9 Mackay. Artspace Mackay, Mackay Festivals MECC Central Queensland Conservatorium Of Music Mackay Musical Comedy Players Inc.

11.01.2022 SEPTEMBER WEEKENDER | DAY ONE Three events over three days! Enjoy a weekend of cabaret, burlesque, circus, and live music, featuring Queensland and local artists - the way you want! On the lawns? Enjoy the fresh air, street foods, frosé bar and relaxed atmosphere! Watch the performance as it is streamed live onto a giant screen in casual surrounds, on your personal patch of grass.... https://www.themecc.com.au//September_Weekender_Floor_Plan Inside the Auditorium? Find yourself leaning towards the comfort of our beautiful sea of red chairs in the theatre? Choose a seat indoors watching firsthand the amazing talent that graces the stage. Even better, you can now take food and drink into the Auditorium! CHORES! PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY DBCT ON THE LAWN OR IN THE AUDITORIUM Friday 25 September, 2020 5pm Gates/Doors Open 5.45pm Local Entertainment Platform Artist 6.30pm CHORES! proudly supported by DBCT Get your kids to clean their rooms with acrobatic comedy show, Chores! Chores is the story of two typical young rascal boys playing in their messy bedroom. Suddenly, their mother's alarming screams rattle the boys back into acrobatic action. A generous serve of comedy and chaotic acrobatics accompanies every attempt at cleaning their room and doing their chores. This mess of chaos and comedy concludes with a last-minute cleaning spree. The parents are kept at bay and the rewards come flooding in! Inspired by slapstick legends Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, the side-splitting duo of Chores is coming your way. Two excitable brothers, are definitely, probably, maybe, just about to, almost, at some stage, going to do the chores their mother has asked them to do... With highlights of skilled stunts and uproarious, interactive gags, and with very little spoken dialogue, the audience will find themselves on the edge of their seats and giggling until the chores are done. Chores is brought to you by Julian Roberts from Hoopla Clique. With over 15 years’ experience, the exuberant talent of this clown redefines slapstick humour and showcases the true value of tenacity, teamwork, trust and cooperation through physical theatre. ‘‘If you can measure the success of a children’s show by its ability to light up the faces of rain-drenched toddlers, this show has no room for improvement.’ Edinburgh Festival Magazine. This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

08.01.2022 Webinar: Mindfulness for resilience in uncertainty and complexity Thursday 18 February 1pm-2.30pm AEDT https://collaborationforimpact.com/mindfulness-for-resilie/ ... The Collaboration for Impact 2021 CFI learning program kicks off in February with this free webinar. In a world of distractions, maintaining a clear focus and balance in our lives can be a challenge. Research shows that 47% of the time we are mentally off-task, which leads to unproductive multitasking. Start 2021 with space to learn ways to work with rather than against our minds, building the mental micro skills of agility and resilience to set ourselves up for a 2021 whatever that might bring. You are invited to our Mindful Performance Session run by the Potential Project, for an engaging and practical session to discover the many benefits of harnessing the potential of the mind including: an increase in the capacity to focus enhanced performance, creativity, and resilience decreased stress greater work/life balance improved well being and happiness Potential Project will highlight the scientific evidence behind mindfulness and will provide practical, take-away tools for you to use each day to become more mindful.

05.01.2022 Auditions open for short horror/thriller film to be shot in October 4 lead roles on offer two male & two female leads age range 19-26 2 bad guy/bad girl roles also on offer... Preferably older 35-60 age range. Auditions held: 19th 20th September Jubilee Centre: 9:30-12:30pm Brief synopsis: "Four friends are on a quest to find a mysterious graveyard in the middle of nowhere, not soon after they arrive that things take a turn for the worst." for expressions of interest please contact me through the following email [email protected]

05.01.2022 Free Movie Night @ Harrup Park Tue, 13 Oct 2020 6:30 pm 9:00 pm Harrup Park Country Club... 89 Juliet Street, South Mackay Oddball is a FREE, feel good, family movie you can enjoy under the stars Book your tickets! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-movie-night-harrup-par

05.01.2022 Zoom duets?! Anyone up for the challenge?

04.01.2022 yarn Youth Artists Competition '21 Submissions close 11.59pm April 22nd Entrants must be an Australian resident between the ages of 6 16 years old.... 1 Double check your artwork is at least A4 size with an approximate canvas ratio of 3:4, and in portrait or landscape layout. 2 Submit artwork via the form below. Our team will review your artwork and it will be live on the website shortly. 3 Voting is open until 25th of April. The top 5 highest voted artworks by the public are chosen as finalists. A winner is chosen from these finalists by our Yarn artists. 4 The winning design is printed as an exclusive Yarn collection. 100% of the profits from the winning design collection sales will be donated to charity. Key Dates Submissions open April 1st Submissions closes 11.59pm April 22nd Voting closes 11.59pm April 25th Winner announced by April 30th https://paint4.yarn.com.au/submit-artwork/

02.01.2022 If you are Competing at Rumble on the Reef all registration links are listed below

02.01.2022 SEPTEMBER WEEKENDER | DAY THREE Three events over three days! Enjoy a weekend of cabaret, burlesque, circus, and live music, featuring Queensland and local artists - the way you want! KAREN JACOBSEN - MACKAY TO MANHATTAN MECC PLENARY HALLS 1 AND 2... Sunday 27 September 2020 9.30am Doors Open 11am Local Entertainment Platform Artist 11.35am Karen Jacobsen, Mackay to Manhattan (Premiere) Ticket cut-off: Tickets for this event go off sale for this event on Thursday 24 September, 12pm. Please note: This event is General Admission - book together, sit together. Your table number will be advised on the day of the event. At the age of seven in her home town of Mackay, Karen Jacobsen saw Olivia Newton-John on television and knew what she wanted to do with her life. She wanted to become a professional singer and move to America. Karen returns to Mackay to premiere a musical memoir of that journey. Solo at the grand piano, and part concert, part motivational experience, Mackay to Manhattan follows the story of a small town girl with big dreams who believes It’s Never Too Late To Recalculate to get to your destination in life. Along the way Karen’s speaking voice ended up in over a billion GPS devices and as the original Australian voice of Siri in iPhones. Be ready to be entertained, inspired and hear the only voice men will take directions from in this very special event. Enjoy full table service with a choice of 3 delicious brunch meals to choose from plus tea and coffee included in your ticket - thanks to our talented chefs at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre. This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.