Past Events
- 22nd May - Zillmere Multicultural Festival 2010
The Zillmere Multicultural Festival is on again at O'Callaghan Park, Saturday May 22nd (10 am - 4 pm). With its vibrant mix of delicious foods, traditional and contemporary performances across 3 stages (including song, dance and music workshops throughout the day), The Zillmere Multicultural Festival is now a firm favourite on the Brisbane events calendar.
- May 22nd - Harry Manx at Brisbane Powerhouse
Returning for his seventh Australian tour, Canada’s most awarded blues artist, Harry Manx launches his stunning new album, Bread and Buddha.
- June 21st - BEMAC's Annual General Meeting
Date: Monday, 21st June 2010 | Time: 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start | Venue: Centre Room, Yungaba, 120 Main Street, Kangaroo Point.
- June 5th - Dva and Laique at Brisbane Powerhouse
The Planet: BEMAC and Brisbane Powerhouse are proud to present Laique and Dva | 5-7pm Sat 5th June | Free on the Turbine Platform.
- June 12th - Teddy Afro, Ethiopian music sensation
Anglican College Hall, Cannon Hill | 7pm 12/06/10 | Teddy Afro (real name Tewodros Kassahun) is one of the most successful singers and song writers from Ethiopia in recent times.
- June 21st - Fete De La Musique
Get set to let your hair down when the world’s largest international live music event, Fête de la Musique returns to Brisbane for the third year running | Monday 21 June 2010.
- June 14th Tirgan: Persian Arts Festival
The Main Stage of the Queen St Mall will host an audio/visual presentation about Iran and Iranian culture, group dancing and an exclusive performance by music ensemble, Delkash which will perform Iranian classical and folkloric music on traditional instruments.
- Aug 7th - Josh Bennett
Saturday 7th August on the Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse. Presenting a musical journey on guitar, sitar, dilruba, tabla, didgeridoo, stompbox, plus throat singing, loops and Indian beat-boxing, Josh is a remarkable multi-talented artist.
- Aug 7th - Mandinka Sound
Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts. Mandinka Sound, a national tour of music, dance and song that will take audiences on a journey tracing West African culture in contemporary Australia back to its roots in the ancient Mandinka empire of West Africa. We hope you can attend these free workshops.
- Aug 14th - Raqs the Kasbah
Join Brisbane's fantastic Bellydance band "Muziz" and a sparkling array of beautiful Belly dancers on August 14th for the "Raqs the Kasbah" belly dance cabaret and dance party.
- Aug 11th - Mandinka Sound Workshop
One Africa: Body Percussion Workshop (dance and vocal) with facilitators King Marong and Lamine Sonko.
- Aug 17th - Muhanamwe: Guinean Durmming and Dance Workshops
Guinean Drumming Workshop and Guinean and West African Dance Workshop at BEMAC.
- Sept 4th - Quest for Jackie Chan! Ideas into realities workshop
Quest for Jackie Chan! Ideas to Realities Workshop will be held at BEMAC 120 Main St, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane on Saturday 4th September at 9am-12pm.
- Sept 8th - Arabic dance workshops
Amber will teach Baladi dance from Egypt and Dabke dance from Palestine in two fun, expressive workshops at BEMAC.
- Sept 1st – Music of the Other
QLD Conservatorium's Dr Kim Cunio (world instruments) and Dr Nicholas Ng (erhu | zhonghu) join forces with Heather Lee (soprano), Samjjana: Maia & Sahayak (flutes | hang), André Bonetti (percussion), Rebecca Frith (narration) and Philip Tyrer (animation) and also Nawres Al-Freh and Tulip Garden in this exploration of the Big Dipper in the spirituality and folklore of various old world cultures.
- Oct 9th - Waka Waka Latin & Brazilian Food Festival
Come feast at the Waka Waka Latin-Brazilian Food Festival at BEMAC, Kangaroo Point and then join us on the dance floor for the Waka Dance and Music Fiesta at The Tempo Hotel, The Valley.
- Sept 27 - Oct 2 Women in Arts Program
Diversity and Women in Music and Arts. Expert panel discussions and workshops for artists, arts managers and industry people. Presented by BEMAC
- Oct 16 - Tribute to Lucky Dube
Tribute to Lucky Dube (also remembering Oliver N'Goma) Featuring performances by Tote and the Lingala Dancers, DJ's Joe Panda and Junior Guava and MC Gambo. At Casablanca in Caxton St.
- Health and Happiness
Health and Happiness workshop can change your outlook on happiness through breathing, yoga, meditation and knowledge discourses. Date: 30th Oct 2010 from 5-7:30pm Address: BEMAC 120 Main St, Kangaroo Point FREE For more info Email: vanit...
- Global Grooves
Part of the “Green Jam Weekends”, Global Grooves is a mixture of funky roots and world beats, blended with traditional and contemporary music to celebrate a multi-cultural melting pot of original music from Brisbane’s vibrant and diverse communit...
- Tahitian Dance, Ukelele, Percussion & Songwriting Workshops
Paula Fuga is an american singer-songwriter based in Hawaii who is conducting Tahitian Dance, Ukelele and Percussion Workshops at BEMAC.
- 23 Nov - Asim Goreshi @ Powerhouse
Asim Gorashi, a multi instrumentalist playing oud, violin, he also sings and plays Arabic lute, Sudanese traditional guitar and other instruments. See him perform at the Brisbane Powerhouse Turbine Platform at 6pm on Tuesday 23rd Nov.
- Sundays in Nov & Dec – Global Grooves @ QPAC
Free live music every Sunday afternoon from 2-5pm. Funky roots and world beats blend traditional and contemporary music to celebrate a multi-cultural melting pot of original music from Brisbane's vibrant and diverse communities.
- 23 Nov - Femi Kuti @ The Powerhouse
Afro-beat royalty pays Brisbane Powerhouse a visit next month when Femi Kuti andhis 16 piece strong band, The Positive Force, land in Brisbane for the very first time for one show only on Tuesday 23 November at 7:30pm.
- 21 Nov - Mihirangi @ QPAC
Mihirangi a versatile New Zealand Maori singer/songwriter and a rising star in the world music, pop, jazz and R’n’B scene.
- 21 Nov - View From Madeline's Couch @ QPAC
Anje West: vocals & percussion, Kym Ambrose: vibraphone & percussion, Owen Newcomb: bass, backing vocals, percussion, Mark Henman: drums, percussion, Jamie Clark: guitar. Brisbane-based Madcouch, (as they are fondly known), exist as the res...
- Sunday 5th Dec – Matt James at QPAC
Matt James's rich tribal grooves will move your body and soul.
- Sunday 5th Dec – Shoeless Joe at QPAC
Shoeless Joe creates a unique sound by using a combination of Moari and English spoken music.
- Sunday 19th Dec – Kooi at QPAC
Kooi band members create distinct flow and sound that reflects their love for regge, jazz, African and folk music.
- Sunday 19th Dec – Oka at QPAC
Oka's music is deeply rooted in the laid back coastal style of Australia. They always show their support and respect to all indigenous people around the world striving to keep their cultures.
- Sunday 19th Dec – Spacifix at QPAC
SPACIFIX are a five piece band encompassed in colour, electrifying energy, reggae, rib, soul, funk & jazz vibes. SPACIFIX have recently returned from a series of successful shows in Amsterdam, Holland, France and London, followed closely by Sydney and Melbourne.
- Friday 10th Dec – World By Night
Performers are such as, Brisbane Babas Band, La Grand Salsa, Bilge Ozgun, Delkash, Balo Bajo, Walisuma will be performing at King George Square on 10th of Dec.
- Sunday 5th Dec - Spankinhide at QPac
- Sunday 12th Dec- La Grand Salsa at QPAC
Colombian band La Gran Salsa are a Latin, Caribbean and an Afro-Cuban dance party band.
- 3rd-5th Feb:Festival of Tibet
The three-day Festival of Tibet offers sustenance for the mind and body, in honour of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, and featuring a special guest lecture by the Dalai Lama’s younger sister, Ama Jetsun Pema.
- Feb 5th: Dva Raga Space @ Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse and BEMAC present: PLANET February 5th 5pm – 7pm Dva Raga Space Do you have a taste for the exotic but can’t afford a world trip? That’s ok. We’re bringing the world to you. Join Linsey Pollack and Tunjii Bier as they h...
- Feb 3-5: Festival of Tibet
Be inspired by the wisdom and compassion of the Dalai Lama by viewing a photographic exhibition called Man of Compassion and Wisdom: The 14th Dalai Lama's Journey. Gain a rare insight into the life of His Holiness in the film SUNRISE/SUNSET which d...
- 5th Feb: Kashkul Persian concert @ BEMAC
Kashkul is an Adelaide-based traditional Persian music ensemble led by Behnoosh Aryanpad (composer and tar player). The group, featuring traditional Iranian instruments and the beautiful vocals of Shiva Aryanpad, performs instrumental and original vocal compositions set to classical and contemporary Persian poetry.
- Talking Tapa
Talking Tapa is a national travelling exhibition presented by Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre, curated by Joan G Winter and toured by Museum and Gallery Services Queensland.
- Planet
Brisbane Powerhouse and BEMAC present PLANET.
- New Sounds, New Sights, New Tastes!
New Ground Festival on Saturday April 30th, 2011 from 1pm to 10pm Griffith University, Logan Campus
- Zillmere Multicultural Festival 2011
Saturday June 4th 2011 12pm - 8pmO'Callaghan Park, Zillmere Rd, Zillmere Now in its tenth year, the exciting celebration of cultures that is The Zillmere Multicultural Festival is on again at O'Callaghan Park, Saturday June 4th (12pm - 8 pm). Wi...
- Darky roots
Saturday 4th June 2011From 7.30pm at 1563 Wynnum Rd, Tingalpa QLD 4173"Darky roots" who were originally formed and used to rehearse in the Wynnum area, play only their second show in the bayside region and are ready to road test new songs...
- Home Festival 2011
Sun 19 June 2011 Home Festival 11am to 8.30pm at Kangaroo Point We can't wait to welcome you HOME - Sunday 19th June! Due to the consistent rain we received in the week leading up to 9th April we chose to postpone our Home Festival so...
- Saturday 2nd July-Planet
Don’t miss our July Planet from 5pm-7pm at Brisbane Powerhouse, featuring Shen Findell (tabla), Soumva Chakraverty (sarod) and Saikat Bhattacharya (sitar). Since being initiated into the Benares Gharana of tabla by one of the great old masters o...
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