Monday, November 9th 2009
Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts
2pm-6pm
Multicultural Arts and Mobility: A Queensland Perspective
BEMAC are honored to announce that they will be hosting a Multicultural Arts Round Table at Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts next Monday, November 9th 2009.
The theme for the roundtable is “Multicultural Arts and Mobility: A Queensland Perspective”
In attendance will be delegates from around Australia that make up the board of Kultour (the national touring body for Multicultural Arts) alongside representatives from government agencies including Brisbane City Council, Logan City Council, Arts Queensland, Australia Council for the Arts, regional Queensland, venues and presenters.
The roundtable has been designed as to provide a key opportunity to air and discuss the issues and opportunities that Queensland's culturally and linguistically diverse artists face. This is in conbination with the opprtunity for artists to ask questions of and listen to a panel of key industry representatives and artists with a range of touring experiences.
It is anticipated that this mini-conference will open up the dialogue for Multicultural Arts here in Queensland and that
some on-going relationships and opportunities will develop that see Queensland artists with more national and international opportunities.
The event will also feature showcase appearances by some of Qld’s finest multicultural artists inclduing “Dheeraj” Showcase (music), “Paradise” Showcase (theatre), “Anthony Garcia” Showcase (music), “Walisuma” Showcase (music) and “Baala Baajo” Showcase (music), as well as photography and visual art from Salaam Elmerebi and Tewodros Fekadu. Panelists will include:
Anthony Garcia (Musician) - MULTICULTURAL ARTS QLD AND ACCESS
Salam Elmerebi (Visual Artist) - MULTICULTURAL ARTS QLD AND ACCESS
Tanya Martin - Brisbane Powerhouse – PARTERNERSHIP MODEL FOR MULTICULTURAL ARTS QLD
Sebastian Flynn – Events Manager, Department of Communities, Director, Qld Multicultural Festival – FESTIVALS AND CULTURAL PLATFORMS FOR CULTURALLY DIVERSE ARTS IN QLD
Ruth Hodgman – Director, The Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts – DIVERSITY IN AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT
Jo Pratt – Director, BEMAC – ROLE OF BEMAC AS PEAK BODY – REGIONAL AND METROPOLITAN
Michael Whiticker - Artistic Director, Music Centre North Queensland – REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE MULTICULTURAL ARTS
Denise Foley – CEO, Q Music – FUNDING and other support, TOURING, Q Song, AWME etc
Jill Morgan – CEO, Multicultural Arts Victoria – GETTING OUT OF QLD
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
World by Night
BEMAC (Brisbane ENTERPRISING MULTICULTURAL ARTS Centre) is proud to announce its inaugural WORLD BY NIGHT FESTIVAL. Held 6pm till 10pm, Fri Nov 20th in the beautiful world heritage listed waterfront gardens @ Yungaba in Kangaroo Point, World By Night is a free entry, family friendly festival featuring contemporary world music, dance, cuisine and craft.
Performances: The View From Madeleine's Couch, Vessels, Tibet 2 Timbuk 2, Walisuma
Workshops: Beat Boxing, Latin Salsa Dance, African Drumming, Mordern Contemp Dance w Black Dove, Tai Chi - QIGONG and Bollywood Dhamaka dance.
Held under the stars, World By Night will see the historic waterfront gardens and buildings underneath the Story Bridge come to life for the last time before private development; with music, dance, workshops, foods stalls, arts & crafts and information stalls in an exquisite celebration of the important arts, cultural and cuisine benefits that migrants and refugees have brought to Queensland culture.
Stalls will feature foods from around the world, including Pacific, African, Asian, western European, Eastern European, and the America’s. There will also be a fresh food stall which stock unusual foods from Indian spices to exotic vegetables and fruits. Stalls will have information available on the dishes sold about the ingredients and their origins, how these traditional dishes might have been made 150 years ago and how they might have changed to suit the Australian version.
Art and Craft stalls will also feature across the market’s with high quality diverse craft from numerous world cultures on display- the perfect Christmas shopping alternative!! There will also be free Henna Tattooing all night.
The festival opening also will feature an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and a welcome to country from the local indigenous community.
FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
6PM – 10PM @ Yungaba
120 Main St, Kangaroo Point (Free Entry Family Event)
Performances: The View From Madeleine's Couch, Vessels, Tibet 2 Timbuk 2, Walisuma
Workshops: Beat Boxing, Latin Salsa Dance, African Drumming, Mordern Contemp Dance w Black Dove, Tai Chi - QIGONG and Bollywood Dhamaka dance.
Held under the stars, World By Night will see the historic waterfront gardens and buildings underneath the Story Bridge come to life for the last time before private development; with music, dance, workshops, foods stalls, arts & crafts and information stalls in an exquisite celebration of the important arts, cultural and cuisine benefits that migrants and refugees have brought to Queensland culture.
Stalls will feature foods from around the world, including Pacific, African, Asian, western European, Eastern European, and the America’s. There will also be a fresh food stall which stock unusual foods from Indian spices to exotic vegetables and fruits. Stalls will have information available on the dishes sold about the ingredients and their origins, how these traditional dishes might have been made 150 years ago and how they might have changed to suit the Australian version.
Art and Craft stalls will also feature across the market’s with high quality diverse craft from numerous world cultures on display- the perfect Christmas shopping alternative!! There will also be free Henna Tattooing all night.
The festival opening also will feature an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and a welcome to country from the local indigenous community.
FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
6PM – 10PM @ Yungaba
120 Main St, Kangaroo Point (Free Entry Family Event)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The Saruzu Quartet with Kacey Patrick
BEMAC are proud co-presenters of The Saruzu Quartet with Kacey Patrick at Brisbane Powerhouse.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Excellent Event
BEMAC is proud to support this excellent event in the heart of the south side. Please come along and enjoy a slice of life in this vibrant and culturally diverse community!
Bring the family!
Bring the family!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
BEMAC presents Karalbo - One for All
You are cordially invited to the premiere of "Karalbo". Karalbo is the culmination of year two of BEMAC's One 4 All project, funded by the Australia Council for the Arts, art in a multicultural Australia initiative. An original musical theatre piece which has been collaboratively created by young people from Sudanese, Samoan, Papua New Guinean, Indigenous and Australian backgrounds; Karalbo will take you on a journey, trekking across Sudan, singing in the Pacific and chewing bubble-gum in Australia. These young people have come to together to create both a show and friendships that will last a life-time....Karalbo, all together!
‘Karalbo’, an Aboriginal word meaning ‘togetherness’ is a fitting name for this project exploring the journeys of young Queenslanders from diverse backgrounds.
These young people have collaborated with professional artists such as Brisbane musician Roz Pappalardo, and each other, to tell their stories through music and drama. The performance will trace journeys from around the world, meeting in the city of Brisbane and looking to the future.
BEMAC's One 4 All project funded by the Australia Council's Arts in a Multicultural Australia Initiative.
Get your tickets at the door or on Brisbane Powerhouse site - http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/view/one_4_all_karalbo
‘Karalbo’, an Aboriginal word meaning ‘togetherness’ is a fitting name for this project exploring the journeys of young Queenslanders from diverse backgrounds.
These young people have collaborated with professional artists such as Brisbane musician Roz Pappalardo, and each other, to tell their stories through music and drama. The performance will trace journeys from around the world, meeting in the city of Brisbane and looking to the future.
BEMAC's One 4 All project funded by the Australia Council's Arts in a Multicultural Australia Initiative.
Get your tickets at the door or on Brisbane Powerhouse site - http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/view/one_4_all_karalbo
Friday, October 2, 2009
NEWS BULLETIN!!!
BEMAC IN ASSOCIATION WITH BRISBANE POWERHOUSE PRESENTS:
PLANET MUSIC SERIES – Zhiva Voda & the Russian Folkloric Ensemble
FREE MUSIC SERIES 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday 3rd October
Be transported through time with 2 of Brisbane ’s finest Eastern European Groups. Renowned for their performance of Bulgarian traditional music and song, Zhiva Voda (‘Water of Life’) offers a unique and vibrant musical experience.
Inspired by the beauty of their home land’s traditions, Reni Pavlova-Bojilov and George Gaydov join with Australian born Ann Bermingham to c rea te soaring solos, spine- tingling harmonies and virtuosic instrumentals, underpinned by exciting rhythms, and universal stories of love, longing and everyday life.
The Russian Folkloric Ensemble Samotsvety was established in February 2000. Since then the ensemble has matured and now performs more than 70 Russian folkloric songs, Cossacks songs, Ukrainian, and Gipsy songs. Samotsvety means semi-precious jewels.
ENTRY: Free
TIME: 5–7pm
PARKING: Powerhouse parking is available
Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St , New Farm
PLANET MUSIC SERIES – Zhiva Voda & the Russian Folkloric Ensemble
FREE MUSIC SERIES 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday 3rd October
Be transported through time with 2 of Brisbane ’s finest Eastern European Groups. Renowned for their performance of Bulgarian traditional music and song, Zhiva Voda (‘Water of Life’) offers a unique and vibrant musical experience.
Inspired by the beauty of their home land’s traditions, Reni Pavlova-Bojilov and George Gaydov join with Australian born Ann Bermingham to c rea te soaring solos, spine- tingling harmonies and virtuosic instrumentals, underpinned by exciting rhythms, and universal stories of love, longing and everyday life.
The Russian Folkloric Ensemble Samotsvety was established in February 2000. Since then the ensemble has matured and now performs more than 70 Russian folkloric songs, Cossacks songs, Ukrainian, and Gipsy songs. Samotsvety means semi-precious jewels.
ENTRY: Free
TIME: 5–7pm
PARKING: Powerhouse parking is available
Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St , New Farm
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
The Anwar Abudragh visit wrap up
Anwar Abudragh, master of Iraqi maqam (traditional songs), oud and joze (small spike-fiddle) conducted music workshops and concerts in August in collaboration with BEMAC, BAMEDAN and the Brisbane Powerhouse. For the first time Anwar Abudragh brought his classical Iraqi music mastery (developed at the Baghdad University and through his work with Iraqi music masters Munir Basheer and Nasser Shamma) to Brisbane. Abudragh also has extensive teaching experience teaching Western musicians the theory, form and improvisation of traditional Iraqi music, having taught in Europe for the last 9 years.
Awar Abudragh's Iraqi Maqam workshop was attended by 15 local musicians including players of oud, clarinet, ney, kemenche, erhu, setar, darabuka and singers. The size and accoustics of BEMAC's hall were perfect, as was the weather on the lawn during lunch break. The workshop participants performed one of the songs they learnt at the community concert on the following day which was also located in the lovely Yungaba hall. Kanagaroo Point locals attended the concert and the audience feedback was very positive.
Anwar Abudragh and local musicians including Nawraz Alfreh (kemanche), Greta Kelly (kemanche tarhu) and dancer Tamara Taylor performed as part of Brisbane's Queen St Mall Live program. A keen Iranian dancer hopped up on stage and danced to one of the debka (Arabic rythym) dance pieces with Tamara who was well received by the large audience who'd gathered.
The Brisbane Powerhouse hosted a fantastic concert on Saturday 15th August. The audience, some of whom recognised the songs of their youth, responded warmly and this enthusiasm and the clicking, clapping and ululation that it generates infected the whole crowd, who gave the performers two standing ovations. This concert was aptly named 'Anwar Abudragh and friends', because all the local musicians have been playing middle-eastern music together for several years now and because the genuine warmth of Anwar's spirit had made us all firm friends. For me it was the culmination of a long held dream; for the past two years I had attended workshops with Anwar at the Labyrinth Music School in Crete, Greece and wished I could share the privilige with my musical colleagues far away in Brisbane. Anwar's visit to Brisbane realised that dream and BEMAC's involvment enabled it. Thanks to all the hard-working crew at BEMAC.
Greta Kelly
Awar Abudragh's Iraqi Maqam workshop was attended by 15 local musicians including players of oud, clarinet, ney, kemenche, erhu, setar, darabuka and singers. The size and accoustics of BEMAC's hall were perfect, as was the weather on the lawn during lunch break. The workshop participants performed one of the songs they learnt at the community concert on the following day which was also located in the lovely Yungaba hall. Kanagaroo Point locals attended the concert and the audience feedback was very positive.
Anwar Abudragh and local musicians including Nawraz Alfreh (kemanche), Greta Kelly (kemanche tarhu) and dancer Tamara Taylor performed as part of Brisbane's Queen St Mall Live program. A keen Iranian dancer hopped up on stage and danced to one of the debka (Arabic rythym) dance pieces with Tamara who was well received by the large audience who'd gathered.
The Brisbane Powerhouse hosted a fantastic concert on Saturday 15th August. The audience, some of whom recognised the songs of their youth, responded warmly and this enthusiasm and the clicking, clapping and ululation that it generates infected the whole crowd, who gave the performers two standing ovations. This concert was aptly named 'Anwar Abudragh and friends', because all the local musicians have been playing middle-eastern music together for several years now and because the genuine warmth of Anwar's spirit had made us all firm friends. For me it was the culmination of a long held dream; for the past two years I had attended workshops with Anwar at the Labyrinth Music School in Crete, Greece and wished I could share the privilige with my musical colleagues far away in Brisbane. Anwar's visit to Brisbane realised that dream and BEMAC's involvment enabled it. Thanks to all the hard-working crew at BEMAC.
Greta Kelly
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Talking Tapa: Pasifika Bark Cloth in Queensland
Talking Tapa: Pasifika Bark Cloth in Queensland is a BEMAC initiative. It is currently showing at The Museum of Brisbane, City Hall, Brisbane CBD. Catch it while it is here until 11 October, before it leaves for Cairns.
Australia’s Pacific heritage continues to grow. Brisbane and Queensland’s eastern seaboard is increasingly becoming home for thousands upon thousands of Pacific islanders. So it is timely that this exhibition Talking Tapa: Pasifika Bark Cloth in Queensland has been developed to reflect this.
Tapa is the common name for beaten bark cloth from The Pacific. While most tapa is made from the inner bark (bast) of the paper mulberry tree, fig and breadfruit are also represented in this exhibition.
Works from the Melanesian nations and islands of Papua New Guinea, West Papua a province of Indonesia, The Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, and the Polynesian Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and Wallis and Futuna are represented. Community loans hang beside museum pieces. Some have be used very recently in Queensland to decorate homes, wedding receptions, meeting halls, birthday parties, for use at funerals and perhaps most commonly for Fijians to wear at their weddings.
Fijian wedding outfits vie with Papuan New Guinean ceremonial skirts and cloaks, very large Tongan pieces, loincloths and headdresses from the Solomon Islands, bark cloth lengths from Erromongo Island, Vanuatu and unusual tapa clothing from Wallis and Futuna. Community stories about tapa have translations in Tongan, Fijian and Samoan and sit beside detailed information about the history, uses and production of tapa from our Pacific neighbours.
The oldest bark cloth in the show is from Futuna Island and dates from the 1860s, whilst the latest was acquired in the Solomons in September 2008. Tapa decoration draws on clan and family patterning, the spirit world, the plant, bird, animal and fish kingdoms, abstract and geometric designs, as well as historical and contemporary events and representations.
Talking Tapa is a national traveling exhibition sponsored and presented by BEMAC, curated by Joan Winter and out managed by Museum and Gallery Services Queensland. It has been financially assisted by Visions of Australia, an Australian Government Program supporting touring exhibitions by providing funding assistance for the development and touring of Australian cultural material. This project is also proudly funded by Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund and Brisbane City Council.
National itinerary - tour
2009 Queensland
• USQ (Springfield, Ipswich) 12 Feb –19 March
• Artspace Mackay 27 Mar – 10 May
• Gladstone Regional Art Gallery 5 June – 11 July
• Museum of Brisbane 24 July – 11 Oct NOW
• Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, 23 Oct – 6 Dec
• Cairns Regional Gallery 11 Dec – 31 Jan 10
2010 Victoria
• Monash Gallery of Art 10 Feb – 11 April
• Ballarat Fine Art Gallery 17 April – 30 May
2010 NSW
• Mosman Art Gallery 5 June – 18 July
• Manning Regional Gallery 23 July – 5 Sept
• Taree
• Bathurst Regional Gallery 15 Oct – 28 Nov
Further venues may be included in 2011. If you know a venue that may be interested please let BEMAC know.
Catch TALKING TAPA where you can and enjoy this wonderful show.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
BEMAC AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 09 E-NEWS
Good day to you all! Well the weather has certainly taken a turn for the good, if you like the heat that is…beautiful Queensland , why would you live anywhere else! We are already half-way through the month of August and it has been very eventful. Highlights include the Anwar workshops and concert at Brisbane Powerhouse last weekend, very special, and I thoroughly enjoyed our August Planet which featured Burundi Drummers and Baala Baajo, what a contrast, from the high energy of the Drummers to a beautiful set featuring the Kora, Djembe and traditional instruments…mesmerizing!
For the artist’s out there, please read on below re submissions to be considered for national touring via Kultour , Australia ’s multicultural arts touring company. This is a fantastic opportunity and I would love to see Queensland well represented in this process, feel free to give me a call if you wish to discuss your application.
September has much going on, I have to mention Brisbane ’s 150th Birthday bash first, Sunday 6th, this promises to be an awesome day with entertainment and displays throughout the Botanic Gardens over the Good Will Bridge and along the south bank of the river! BEMAC are hosting one of the stages in the Botanic Gardens and we have an amazing line-up of diverse performers who wanted to party with us!
Our Planet series this month has a Columbian vibe, make sure you come down to the Powerhouse and shake with us on the 5th September!!! As usual there is an array of other events, workshops and opportunities listed below.
BEMAC are about to undertake our strategic planning process for the next three years, we always welcome feedback from our members, please email me on director@bemac.org.au
many cultures, one heART
KULTOUR 2011 TOURING PROGRAM – APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Kultour presents an annual touring program of high-quality contemporary multicultural arts from around Australia . This program provides artists with professional development in the touring of CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) works, and opportunities for their works reach new audiences regionally, interstate and internationally.* In turn, Kultour programs grant diverse audiences insight into multicultural and inter-cultural arts.
Kultour invites applications from emerging and established artists across all art forms whose work reflects Australia ’s cultural diversity. Proposed works must be tour ready and have had their premiere in the last 3 years. Applicants are required to submit a completed application following the program guidelines, including support material and a ‘sign off’ letter from your local Kultour Company member.
Successful applicants will be invited to participate in Kultour’s 2011 Touring Program. Kultour will manage and arrange funding for all aspects of the tour with the support of the Australia Council, Kultour Company Members and various Kultour partners.
GUIDELINES
For full details on eligibility, selection criteria and the application process, visit: www.kultour.com.au/howtoapply.html
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be accepted until 5pm Thursday 24 September 2009
MORE INFORMATION
If you require further information after reading the application form and guidelines please contact your local Kultour Company Member.
Joanne Pratt
E: director@bemac.org.au
T: (07) 3391 4433
UP AND COMING EVENTS…
Bemac in association with queensland academy for creative industries
Presents:
THE QACI CONCERT SERIES – LA GRAN SALSA,
MZAZA and a french butler called smith
Tuesdays 1st, 8th, 15th September
Location: Queensland Academy for Creative Industries - 61 Musk Ave Kelvin Grove Kelvin
Grove State College - Victoria Park Road Kelvin Grove QUT Gardens Point Campus
George Street Brisbane
Time: 1:15pm – 2:15pm
Cost: FREE ENTRY
BEMAC in association with Queensland Academy for Creative industries are proud to present Lunch Time World Music sessions at the QACI Theatre. First show will kick off with La Gran Salsa on Tuesday 1st September; followed by MZAZA on Tuesday 8th September, ending with ‘A French Butler Called Smith’ on Tuesday 15th September.
For more information please contact Ema at BEMAC on 07 3391 4433 or email ema@bemac.org.au .
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE PRESENTS BIG PLANET
WHEN HARRY MET DHEERAJ…
The Harry James Angus & Dheeraj Shrestha Project
Friday 4th September
Location: The Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street , New Farm
Time: 8.30pm
Cost: $36.00 (F)
$30.00 (C)
In a unique, one-night-only performance, Brisbane Powerhouse brings together leading singer-songwriter and trumpet player, Harry James Angus and tabla maestro, Dheeraj Shrestha for an exhilarating evening of Indo-Jazz on Fri 4 Sept to launch Brisbane Powerhouse’s new dedicated world music series, PLANET.
This event is presented as part of the Brisbane Powerhouse world music and dance program, PLANET; an initiative supported by Arts Queensland, and will include a FREE music program on the Turbine Platform post-show by Rahim Zullah, proudly sponsored by BEMAC. .
For bookings please contact Brisbane Powerhouse 07 3358 8600 or www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
bemac in association with brisbane powerhouse presents:
planet – LOS COMPADRES & ZAPATOS VIEJOS
Saturday 5th September
Location: Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse, Street, New Farm
Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Cost: FREE
For more information contact BEMAC on bemac@bemac.org.au, or phone us on 07 3391 4433
CHAMPION SOUND AND bemac presents:
tHIS IS SOUND SYSTEM
Saturday 5th September
Location: BEMAC, Yungaba Building , 120 Main Street , Kangaroo Point
Time: 7:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Cost: $ 10.00 Entry Fee
Roots, Reggae and Culture. Come check out the Champion Sound System in full effect. Full crew + special guests, including the launch of the Champion Sound Sampler Vol. 1 CD!!!!
For more details please contact info@championsound.com.au or phone 0438 779 032
BRISBANE 150…. COME CELEBRATE!!!
Sunday 6th September
Location: City Botanic Gardens, Alice Street , Brisbane CBD
Time: 9.30am – 8.00pm
Cost: FREE
On September 6th the people of Brisbane will celebrate 150 years of separation from Sydney with an unforgettable party for the whole family in the centre of the city.
The family festivities go from 9.30am until 8pm. There are four stages for your enjoyment which include the Multicultural Stage brought to you by BEMAC, the Riverstage, Gardens of Origin Stage and Suncorp Piazza.
BEMAC is hosting the Multicultural Stage which will feature World Class musicians such as ‘Rhythm Sutra Dheeraj’, ‘Jaider De Oliveira’, ‘Spacifix’, ‘Sunas’, ‘Zhiva Voda’, ‘Mark Lowndes’, ‘Muziz’, ‘Bollywood Dhamaka’, ‘Gaelic Dream’, ‘World Fusion Dance Academy’, ‘Fiesta Tropicale Band’, South African Carnival Band, Esther Shohet, and Breakthrough Creativ, join us at the Multicultural Stage and celebrate 150 years of Culture.
For more information please visit http://www.ourbrisbane.com/whats-on/freebies/2043926.brisbane-150-come-celebrate
WORKSHOPS
One 4 All 09
If you are a young person aged 12-17 and are interested in music or drama, then One 4 All is the program for you. Participants can elect to develop their skills in any of the above areas, including: African Drumming, Drama, Songwriting, Singing, Guitar, Spoken Word/MCing, Indigenous instruments, etc. DRAMA WORKSHOPS COMMENCE:
date: SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST
VENUE: BEMAC, 120 MAIN STREET , KANGAROO POINT
TIME: 10-4PM
CONTACT: Please call a BEMAC Staff 07 3391 4433 or 0404 602 081 for more information
*** The program will culminate in a show at Brisbane Powerhouse on the 16th October ***
PHOTOGRAPHIC COURSE FOR BEGINNERS
6 weekly sessions
This course is in basic photo techniques for the beginner.
Location: BEMAC “Yungaba” 120 Main Street Kangaroo Point.
Cost: $12 per session
Time: 6.30 – 8.30 pm
For further information please contact: Richard McLaren phone, 0429 485 921 or email, zouchai4@bigpond.net.au Limited number of places available.
ARTMIK ART WORKSHOPS
Art workshops and classes
A r t & writing mentoring
Art tours
For further information please email info@artmilk.com.au or visit their website www.artmik.com.au
BOLLYWOOD DHAMAKA
Learn Rich & Vibrant Bollywood Dance with Asha Shah
Services Offered:
* Bollywood Themes Parties
* Kids Birthday Party
* Wedding Dance Party
* Corporate Dance Workshop
* Bollywood Fitness Workshops
* Bollywood Costumes on SALE & HIRE
* Bindi’s & Bangles for sale.
For further information contact Asha on ash.bris@gmail.com or call her on 07 3470 1683/0431 183 146.
OTHER EVENTS
YOUTH PARENT & CARER EXPO
Saturday 22nd August
Location: Acacia Ridge Community Centre, 21 Hanify Street, Acacia Ridge
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: FREE ENTRY
An excellent opportunity to meet the people who work for the local community organisations and find out what support and opportunities are available.
The event will feature information stalls, food, and live local entertainment.
For more information call Craig on 0447 131 915
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
4EB call for entries for a live music compilation
Brisbane's multicultural community radio station Radio 4EB98.1 FM is seeking artists to feature on a CD compilation! The CD will be of live recordings from a number of local artists and will be distributed and promoted to community radio stations all around the country. Seven Lucky artists will be selected to record two of their songs live on air or in 4EB's professional recording studios. We are looking for a cross section of artists who play folk, traditional, Latin or fusion so if you fit the bill please contact the station with an expression of interest.
Deadline for expressions of interest is close of business on Friday, August 21. Please email info@4eb.org.au or call Magellan on 07 3240 8600 for more details
Gold Coast Multicultural Festival
Due to larger site and use of additional stage areas, acceptance of applications for performers and for a limited number of Stallholders (food, craft, and information) has now been extended until Friday August 28, 2009.
For more details please visit
http://goldcoastmulticulturalfestival.org/
Volunteer Tutors needed
Karen McLaren is a primary teacher at Redbank Plains State School and is teaching a composite class of Grades 5, 6 and 7. She has also discovered that the class is quite multicultural in its background with representative students from the following nationalities:
New Zealand; Netherlands; Vietnam; Brazil; Malaysia; Scotland; Germany; Sri Lanka, Samoa; Ireland; Chile and England. Karen has started teaching a multicultural component to the students and they are currently researching each of these nations but they want to learn more than this. They are interested in learning simple art and craft activities, national games, songs, dance and drama from any or all of these countries, so Karen, on behalf of the children, has a request.
If anyone is interested in volunteering 1-2 hours of their time to teach the kids an item/activity in relations to any of the above nations, +would they please contact Karen direct by phoning the school on 3814 9222 or after hours on 3814 2552 or e-mail rmal4960@bigpond.net.au . The school is located at School Road , Redbank Plains
Watch this space for BEMAC’s next month’s E-Newsletter!!!
For any further information on BEMAC events and workshops, please contact us on the below details
Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC)
Phone: 07 3391 4433
Fax: 07 3391 2802
PO Box 7299
East Brisbane QLD 4169
For the artist’s out there, please read on below re submissions to be considered for national touring via Kultour , Australia ’s multicultural arts touring company. This is a fantastic opportunity and I would love to see Queensland well represented in this process, feel free to give me a call if you wish to discuss your application.
September has much going on, I have to mention Brisbane ’s 150th Birthday bash first, Sunday 6th, this promises to be an awesome day with entertainment and displays throughout the Botanic Gardens over the Good Will Bridge and along the south bank of the river! BEMAC are hosting one of the stages in the Botanic Gardens and we have an amazing line-up of diverse performers who wanted to party with us!
Our Planet series this month has a Columbian vibe, make sure you come down to the Powerhouse and shake with us on the 5th September!!! As usual there is an array of other events, workshops and opportunities listed below.
BEMAC are about to undertake our strategic planning process for the next three years, we always welcome feedback from our members, please email me on director@bemac.org.au
many cultures, one heART
KULTOUR 2011 TOURING PROGRAM – APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Kultour presents an annual touring program of high-quality contemporary multicultural arts from around Australia . This program provides artists with professional development in the touring of CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) works, and opportunities for their works reach new audiences regionally, interstate and internationally.* In turn, Kultour programs grant diverse audiences insight into multicultural and inter-cultural arts.
Kultour invites applications from emerging and established artists across all art forms whose work reflects Australia ’s cultural diversity. Proposed works must be tour ready and have had their premiere in the last 3 years. Applicants are required to submit a completed application following the program guidelines, including support material and a ‘sign off’ letter from your local Kultour Company member.
Successful applicants will be invited to participate in Kultour’s 2011 Touring Program. Kultour will manage and arrange funding for all aspects of the tour with the support of the Australia Council, Kultour Company Members and various Kultour partners.
GUIDELINES
For full details on eligibility, selection criteria and the application process, visit: www.kultour.com.au/howtoapply.html
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be accepted until 5pm Thursday 24 September 2009
MORE INFORMATION
If you require further information after reading the application form and guidelines please contact your local Kultour Company Member.
Joanne Pratt
E: director@bemac.org.au
T: (07) 3391 4433
UP AND COMING EVENTS…
Bemac in association with queensland academy for creative industries
Presents:
THE QACI CONCERT SERIES – LA GRAN SALSA,
MZAZA and a french butler called smith
Tuesdays 1st, 8th, 15th September
Location: Queensland Academy for Creative Industries - 61 Musk Ave Kelvin Grove Kelvin
Grove State College - Victoria Park Road Kelvin Grove QUT Gardens Point Campus
George Street Brisbane
Time: 1:15pm – 2:15pm
Cost: FREE ENTRY
BEMAC in association with Queensland Academy for Creative industries are proud to present Lunch Time World Music sessions at the QACI Theatre. First show will kick off with La Gran Salsa on Tuesday 1st September; followed by MZAZA on Tuesday 8th September, ending with ‘A French Butler Called Smith’ on Tuesday 15th September.
For more information please contact Ema at BEMAC on 07 3391 4433 or email ema@bemac.org.au .
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE PRESENTS BIG PLANET
WHEN HARRY MET DHEERAJ…
The Harry James Angus & Dheeraj Shrestha Project
Friday 4th September
Location: The Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street , New Farm
Time: 8.30pm
Cost: $36.00 (F)
$30.00 (C)
In a unique, one-night-only performance, Brisbane Powerhouse brings together leading singer-songwriter and trumpet player, Harry James Angus and tabla maestro, Dheeraj Shrestha for an exhilarating evening of Indo-Jazz on Fri 4 Sept to launch Brisbane Powerhouse’s new dedicated world music series, PLANET.
This event is presented as part of the Brisbane Powerhouse world music and dance program, PLANET; an initiative supported by Arts Queensland, and will include a FREE music program on the Turbine Platform post-show by Rahim Zullah, proudly sponsored by BEMAC. .
For bookings please contact Brisbane Powerhouse 07 3358 8600 or www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
bemac in association with brisbane powerhouse presents:
planet – LOS COMPADRES & ZAPATOS VIEJOS
Saturday 5th September
Location: Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse, Street, New Farm
Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Cost: FREE
For more information contact BEMAC on bemac@bemac.org.au, or phone us on 07 3391 4433
CHAMPION SOUND AND bemac presents:
tHIS IS SOUND SYSTEM
Saturday 5th September
Location: BEMAC, Yungaba Building , 120 Main Street , Kangaroo Point
Time: 7:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Cost: $ 10.00 Entry Fee
Roots, Reggae and Culture. Come check out the Champion Sound System in full effect. Full crew + special guests, including the launch of the Champion Sound Sampler Vol. 1 CD!!!!
For more details please contact info@championsound.com.au or phone 0438 779 032
BRISBANE 150…. COME CELEBRATE!!!
Sunday 6th September
Location: City Botanic Gardens, Alice Street , Brisbane CBD
Time: 9.30am – 8.00pm
Cost: FREE
On September 6th the people of Brisbane will celebrate 150 years of separation from Sydney with an unforgettable party for the whole family in the centre of the city.
The family festivities go from 9.30am until 8pm. There are four stages for your enjoyment which include the Multicultural Stage brought to you by BEMAC, the Riverstage, Gardens of Origin Stage and Suncorp Piazza.
BEMAC is hosting the Multicultural Stage which will feature World Class musicians such as ‘Rhythm Sutra Dheeraj’, ‘Jaider De Oliveira’, ‘Spacifix’, ‘Sunas’, ‘Zhiva Voda’, ‘Mark Lowndes’, ‘Muziz’, ‘Bollywood Dhamaka’, ‘Gaelic Dream’, ‘World Fusion Dance Academy’, ‘Fiesta Tropicale Band’, South African Carnival Band, Esther Shohet, and Breakthrough Creativ, join us at the Multicultural Stage and celebrate 150 years of Culture.
For more information please visit http://www.ourbrisbane.com/whats-on/freebies/2043926.brisbane-150-come-celebrate
WORKSHOPS
One 4 All 09
If you are a young person aged 12-17 and are interested in music or drama, then One 4 All is the program for you. Participants can elect to develop their skills in any of the above areas, including: African Drumming, Drama, Songwriting, Singing, Guitar, Spoken Word/MCing, Indigenous instruments, etc. DRAMA WORKSHOPS COMMENCE:
date: SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST
VENUE: BEMAC, 120 MAIN STREET , KANGAROO POINT
TIME: 10-4PM
CONTACT: Please call a BEMAC Staff 07 3391 4433 or 0404 602 081 for more information
*** The program will culminate in a show at Brisbane Powerhouse on the 16th October ***
PHOTOGRAPHIC COURSE FOR BEGINNERS
6 weekly sessions
This course is in basic photo techniques for the beginner.
Location: BEMAC “Yungaba” 120 Main Street Kangaroo Point.
Cost: $12 per session
Time: 6.30 – 8.30 pm
For further information please contact: Richard McLaren phone, 0429 485 921 or email, zouchai4@bigpond.net.au Limited number of places available.
ARTMIK ART WORKSHOPS
Art workshops and classes
A r t & writing mentoring
Art tours
For further information please email info@artmilk.com.au or visit their website www.artmik.com.au
BOLLYWOOD DHAMAKA
Learn Rich & Vibrant Bollywood Dance with Asha Shah
Services Offered:
* Bollywood Themes Parties
* Kids Birthday Party
* Wedding Dance Party
* Corporate Dance Workshop
* Bollywood Fitness Workshops
* Bollywood Costumes on SALE & HIRE
* Bindi’s & Bangles for sale.
For further information contact Asha on ash.bris@gmail.com or call her on 07 3470 1683/0431 183 146.
OTHER EVENTS
YOUTH PARENT & CARER EXPO
Saturday 22nd August
Location: Acacia Ridge Community Centre, 21 Hanify Street, Acacia Ridge
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: FREE ENTRY
An excellent opportunity to meet the people who work for the local community organisations and find out what support and opportunities are available.
The event will feature information stalls, food, and live local entertainment.
For more information call Craig on 0447 131 915
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
4EB call for entries for a live music compilation
Brisbane's multicultural community radio station Radio 4EB98.1 FM is seeking artists to feature on a CD compilation! The CD will be of live recordings from a number of local artists and will be distributed and promoted to community radio stations all around the country. Seven Lucky artists will be selected to record two of their songs live on air or in 4EB's professional recording studios. We are looking for a cross section of artists who play folk, traditional, Latin or fusion so if you fit the bill please contact the station with an expression of interest.
Deadline for expressions of interest is close of business on Friday, August 21. Please email info@4eb.org.au or call Magellan on 07 3240 8600 for more details
Gold Coast Multicultural Festival
Due to larger site and use of additional stage areas, acceptance of applications for performers and for a limited number of Stallholders (food, craft, and information) has now been extended until Friday August 28, 2009.
For more details please visit
http://goldcoastmulticulturalfestival.org/
Volunteer Tutors needed
Karen McLaren is a primary teacher at Redbank Plains State School and is teaching a composite class of Grades 5, 6 and 7. She has also discovered that the class is quite multicultural in its background with representative students from the following nationalities:
New Zealand; Netherlands; Vietnam; Brazil; Malaysia; Scotland; Germany; Sri Lanka, Samoa; Ireland; Chile and England. Karen has started teaching a multicultural component to the students and they are currently researching each of these nations but they want to learn more than this. They are interested in learning simple art and craft activities, national games, songs, dance and drama from any or all of these countries, so Karen, on behalf of the children, has a request.
If anyone is interested in volunteering 1-2 hours of their time to teach the kids an item/activity in relations to any of the above nations, +would they please contact Karen direct by phoning the school on 3814 9222 or after hours on 3814 2552 or e-mail rmal4960@bigpond.net.au . The school is located at School Road , Redbank Plains
Watch this space for BEMAC’s next month’s E-Newsletter!!!
For any further information on BEMAC events and workshops, please contact us on the below details
Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC)
Phone: 07 3391 4433
Fax: 07 3391 2802
PO Box 7299
East Brisbane QLD 4169
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Brisbane Powerhouse Concerts this weekend
Sat 15 Aug 8pm
Anwar Abudragh, a soulful singer of classical Iraqi maqam and inspirational player of the oud (fretless lute) and joze (Iraqi spike-fiddle), performs at Brisbane Powerhouse, Saturday, 15th August.
Abudragh seeks to reinvent Iraqi maqam, by enriching the classical tradition with his musical experience in working with artists and musicians from different horizons. Accompanying him are Iraqi and local musicians on Arabic, Turkish and Persian instruments and the sensational dancing of Tamara Taylor. This varied concert will begin by introducing listeners to the rarefied and delicate sounds of classical Iraqi songs and improvisations, and ends with a large ensemble with Tamara leading an Arabic dance party. Your ears and eyes will be transfixed from start to finish with a plethora of unique instruments, rhythms and accents.
Tickets: full $27, conc $18
Bookings: 07 3358 8600 or Anwar's Powerhouse concert page
Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St , New Farm
For more information on Anwar Abudragh see:
www.maqamat.be
To enjoy Anwar's music visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05HtCZ49yQg&feature=related
and
Multicultural Arts Victoria presents
Mehr Ensemble
Brisbane Powerhouse – Visy Theatre
Fri 14 Aug 09
The Mehr Ensemble has been working tirelessly for the past year concentrating on putting together 2 different repertoires in traditional Persian musical modal systems which has never been heard before. This group of extraordinarily talented musicians is now ready to share the new work with local and national audiences.
The Mehr ensemble was first formed in Tehran , Iran in 1999 in by Pooya Mehmanpazir and has continued its active operation to date. The members of this ensemble are currently skilled instrumentalists in their own fields and the ensemble members may increase and vary depending on projects and tours. The focus of this ensemble is to create new revelations in the light and framework of Persian ancient Radif musical systems with embedded energy which is intended to lift the soul and the hearts of the lovers of cultural music. The group aims to create music which is highly filtered and fine tuned to high standards, irrespective of ensemble size. To create complex musical pieces in pure form and create a new dimension to sounds that effect both human soul and spirit.
Tix: Full $35/Conc 30 Door $40
Bookings: http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/view/mehr-ensemble/
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
GREAT THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND and NEXT
DIAFRIX
Diafrix’s urban music mixes traditional African rhythms with funk, ragga, soul and hip hop. With no swearing policy they will not offend but educate people through their flow. This is positive Hip Hop with a cultural bent.
Diafrix have established themselves over the last five years as one of Australia ’s most exciting and original live acts. There’s no recycled funk here - it’s 100% original soul, dancehall and reggae-infused hip hop. Fronted by African-born MCs Azmarino and Momo and backed up by Haitian goddess Nadee. With lavish organic productions from Ptero_Stylus and cuts from Wax Vandal Diafrix know how to get the party started.
Born in Footscray, Melbourne at the cafe that bears their name Diafrix represent the motherland of Africa and refugees from all corners of the globe. They present are freshly honest look at the world and life in Australia . Establishing themselves on the Australian music scene since they took out Triple J’s Next Crop Award in 2005 Diafrix have performed at The Big Day Out, West Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Falls Festival and Meredith. Their last release "In Tha Place" was picked up by Triple J and Channel V and the group have been promoting their debut full length album. The group connect with their audience in the most fundamental ways with soulful music and tight rhymes. Diafrix are one mighty fresh hip-hop crew with global appeal.
DIAFRIX WORKSHOP
Positive Hip Hop workshop
Description: Participants will have the chance to learn how to develop their own poetry - hip hop style, and beat boxing. There will also be an information session on the underground vs. commercial scenes.
Facilitators: MC Azmarino and MC Momo
Date: Saturday 8th August
Location: BEMAC, Yungaba, 120 Main Street , Kangaroo point
Contact: 3391 4433 for bookings
Duration: 1 hour
Participants: No experience necessary
Requirements: Each participant will need pen and paper
Anwar Abudragh
Iraqi classical music concerts and workshops, August 2009
Brisbane Powerhouse Concert
Sat 15 Aug 8pm
Anwar Abudragh, a soulful singer of classical Iraqi maqam and inspirational player of the oud (fretless lute) and joze (Iraqi spike-fiddle), performs at Brisbane Powerhouse, Saturday, 15th August.
Abudragh seeks to reinvent Iraqi maqam, by enriching the classical tradition with his musical experience in working with artists and musicians from different horizons. Accompanying him are Iraqi and local musicians on Arabic, Turkish and Persian instruments and the sensational dancing of Tamara Taylor. This varied concert will begin by introducing listeners to the rarefied and delicate sounds of classical Iraqi songs and improvisations, and ends with a large ensemble with Tamara leading an Arabic dance party. Your ears and eyes will be transfixed from start to finish with a plethora of unique instruments, rhythms and accents.
Tickets: full $27, conc $18
Bookings: 07 3358 8600 or Anwar's Powerhouse concert page
Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St , New Farm
Iraqi Maqam Workshops
free for kids: Fri 7 Aug 4-6pm
$30 for adults: Sat 8 Aug 11am-3pm
Community Concert
Sun 9 Aug 12-1pm
In collaboration with BEMAC, Milpera State School and The Romero Center, Anwar will conduct practical and engaging workshops for musicians who like to sing or play Middle-Eastern instruments. Anwar will hold Iraqi Maqam workshops with teenagers from Brisbane 's refugee community on Friday 7th August from 4-6pm. The workshop on Saturday 8th August will be tailored to adult singers and instrumentalists. Participants are not required to be able to read sheet music (although music will be provided). Students will be introduced to classical Iraqi Maqam, a traditional song, and we will also touch upon the takasim (improvisation). A Community Concert presented by BEMAC, BAMEDAM and The Romero Centre will include Anwar Abudragh and those students who wish to participate.
Location: BEMAC, 120 Main St Kangaroo Point (see attached map)
Community Concert tickets: $14 and $8 concession (under 16's free)
Bookings for Workshop and Community Concert tickets phone BEMAC: 3391 4433
For more information on Anwar Abudragh see:
www.maqamat.be
To enjoy Anwar's music visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05HtCZ49yQg&feature=related
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Kultour applications now open
Kultour are now taking applications for touring funding for 2011. Each year Kultour presents a program of touring performances from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Emerging and established artist from across all art forms are invited to apply. Support from Kultour provides opportunities for professional development for artists through broader experience of performance and touring. Applications close September 24, 2009.
BEMAC like many other similar organisations around Australia is a member of Kultour and would like to invite artists from Queensland to take advantage of the opportunity to apply for support and take on the challenge of expanding their audience and sharing the richness of their artistic expression. It is important to note that proposed works must be tour ready and have had their premiere in the last 3 years.
For information on touring opportunities in 2011 please check out the Kultour website http://www.kultour.com.au/
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Special Events this week
Hi everyone, it is a week or so before the next BEMAC e-news comes out, but I wanted to share with you a couple of exciting events we have coming up in the next couple of weeks. Firstly, Anwar Abudragh will be touring Australia during the month of August and BEMAC are proud to present a series of workshops and concerts at BEMAC and Brisbane Powerhouse. Anwar Abudragh, born in Baghdad, lives in Belgium and performs and teaches throughout Europe and The States. He obtained a diploma from the institute of Music in 1991 and completed his Masters degree from the Faculty of Plastic Arts at the University of Baghdad in1995. He is currently completing a Masters of Musicology in Belgium.
The last great master, Munir Basheer played a major role in Abudragh's musical development. Under his direction and the supervision of the artist Nasser Shamma, Abudragh has participated as joze player in the group Al Baiyariq. He has also worked as a violinist in the Iraqi Symphonic Group. Abudragh taught at the Institute of Music as well as the School of Music and Ballet in Baghdad. He participated in several Arab and international festivals including in Belgium, Holland, Germany, France, Bourtougal, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq. He currently works as teacher of music at the Arab Cultural Centre in Brussels. He also performs solo playing joze, ud and singing Maqam.
This is a wonderful opportunity to participate and experience a great international talent.
Anwar Abudragh
Iraqi classical music concerts and workshops, August 2009
Brisbane Powerhouse Concert
Sat 15 Aug 8pm
Anwar Abudragh, a soulful singer of classical Iraqi maqam and inspirational player of the oud (fretless lute) and joze (Iraqi spike-fiddle), performs at Brisbane Powerhouse, Saturday, 15th August.
Abudragh seeks to reinvent Iraqi maqam, by enriching the classical tradition with his musical experience in working with artists and musicians from different horizons. Accompanying him are Iraqi and local musicians on Arabic, Turkish and Persian instruments and the sensational dancing of Tamara Taylor. This varied concert will begin by introducing listeners to the rarefied and delicate sounds of classical Iraqi songs and improvisations, and ends with a large ensemble with Tamara leading an Arabic dance party. Your ears and eyes will be transfixed from start to finish with a plethora of unique instruments, rhythms and accents.
Tickets: full $27, conc $18
Bookings: 07 3358 8600 or Anwar's Powerhouse concert page
Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm
Iraqi Maqam Workshops
free for kids: Fri 7 Aug 4-6pm
$30 for adults: Sat 8 Aug 11am-3pm
Community Concert
Sun 9 Aug 12-1pm
In collaboration with BEMAC, Milpera State School and The Romero Center, Anwar will conduct practical and engaging workshops for musicians who like to sing or play Middle-Eastern instruments. Anwar will hold Iraqi Maqam workshops with teenagers from Brisbane's refugee community on Friday 7th August from 4-6pm. The workshop on Saturday 8th August will be tailored to adult singers and instrumentalists. Participants are not required to be able to read sheet music (although music will be provided). Students will be introduced to classical Iraqi Maqam, a traditional song, and we will also touch upon the takasim (improvisation). A Community Concert presented by BEMAC, BAMEDAM and The Romero Centre will include Anwar Abudragh and those students who wish to participate.
Location: BEMAC, 120 Main St Kangaroo Point (see attached map)
Community Concert tickets: $14 and $8 concession (under 16's free)
Bookings for Workshop and Community Concert tickets phone BEMAC: 3391 4433
For more information on Anwar Abudragh see:
www.maqamat.be
To enjoy Anwar's music visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05HtCZ49yQg&feature=related
BEMAC are also pleased to present a positive Hip Hop workshop with Melbourne based group Diafrix.
DIAFRIX
Diafrix’s urban music mixes traditional African rhythms with funk, ragga, soul and hip hop. With no swearing policy they will not offend but educate people through their flow. This is positive Hip Hop with a cultural bent.
Diafrix have established themselves over the last five years as one of Australia’s most exciting and original live acts. There’s no recycled funk here - it’s 100% original soul, dancehall and reggae-infused hip hop. Fronted by African-born MCs Azmarino and Momo and backed up by Haitian goddess Nadee. With lavish organic productions from Ptero_Stylus and cuts from Wax Vandal Diafrix know how to get the party started.
Born in Footscray, Melbourne at the cafe that bears their name Diafrix represent the motherland of Africa and refugees from all corners of the globe. They present are freshly honest look at the world and life in Australia. Establishing themselves on the Australian music scene since they took out Triple J’s Next Crop Award in 2005 Diafrix have performed at The Big Day Out, West Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Falls Festival and Meredith. Their last release "In Tha Place" was picked up by Triple J and Channel V and the group have been working on their debut full length album due for release later in 2008. The group connect with their audience in the most fundamental ways with soulful music and tight rhymes. Diafrix are one mighty fresh hip-hop crew with global appeal.
DIAFRIX WORKSHOP
Positive Hip Hop workshop
Description: Participants will have the chance to learn how to develop their own poetry - hip hop style, and beat boxing. There will also be an information session on the underground vs. commercial scenes.
Facilitators: MC Azmarino and MC Momo
Date: Saturday 8th August
Location: BEMAC, Yungaba, 120 Main Street, Kangaroo point
Contact: 3391 4433 for bookings
Duration: 1 hour
Participants: no experience necessary
Requirements: Each participant will need pen and paper
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Brisbane Powerhouse Saturday Sessions are here!
Brisbane Powerhouse Saturday Sessions are here with a full smorgasbord of music.
Coming to rest on the first Saturday of every month is Planet, proudly supported by BEMAC and showcasing World Music that will transport your musical senses around the globe.
Waxing Lyrical on the second Saturday of every month lets you get up close and personal with some of Brisbane’s most talented singer/songwriters.
If smooth and sassy is more your style, slip into some cool threads on the third Saturday of every month and head on down for Turbine Jazz, in partnership with Jazz Qld.
Popalicious, on the fourth Saturday of every month, is a sugar rush of candy-like hooks and great melodies fresh from QUT Creative Industries.
Tickle your musical taste buds each and every week.
For more information on Saturday sessions click here.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
An Endangered Species
From time to time BEMAC will place invitations on this blog to very special regional events involving arts and crafts reflecting rich cultural traditions and contemporary perspectives on traditional practice.
BEMAC is proud to support the following event.
Rosalie Gallery invites you to attend the Official Opening for “An Endangered Species” on Sunday 12 July 2009 at 2.30 pm.
The exhibition features works from the Dana McCown private collection of Telia
Rumal Double Ikats from South India. The exhibition not only conveys the skill and commitment of the Indian weavers but illustrates their creativity with designs and techniques.
Multi Media Fibre Artist Helen Stumkat together with textile artists-Jenny Jacket, Jill Middleton, Lorraine Barber and Diane Symes complement “An Endangered Species” with a small selection of exclusive wearable art featuring felt; hand spun dyed wool; mohair and alpaca textiles.
Rosalie Gallery
89 Mocatta Street
Goombungee
Tel :(07)4696 5600
Exhibition 3 July – 9 August ‘09
Wed – Sunday 10.30am – 3.30 pm
Official Opening-Sunday 12 July 2009 2.30 PM
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The July news from the BEMAC team
Jo Pratt - Director
There is so much going on at BEMAC at the moment, I had difficulty in deciding what I should include and what to leave out! Firstly let me share a little bit this month on the who's who of BEMAC and what we do. There are two of us who work Tuesday - Friday at the BEMAC office, myself and the most wonderful Sharmin Ferdous, who is our Administration/Finance guru, and without whom we would all be in a state of constant chaos (rather than just the periodic chaos we currently exist in!) In addition to Sharmin, we have the lovely Ema Filimoto three days a week, coordinating our project and event management. I have asked each of them to write a brief paragraph about themselves below.
June was a very busy month, including a trip to Melbourne for Kultour business. Kultour is the national touring company for multicultural arts in Australia. As BEMAC Director, I have the honour of representing and advocating for Queensland multicultural arts on the board of Kultour. It was exciting to learn more about this company and the opportunities is presents for Queensland artists to access supported national and international touring opportunities. I had the pleasure of meeting the Directors/CEO's from the other company member organisations from across Australia that were able to be there, including Multicultural Arts Victoria, Footscray Community Arts Centre and Nexus. I had the pleasure of visiting both MAV and Footscray. I must say though, I prefer the weather here!
My biggest highlight of the month though was, most definitely, the unveiling if the One 4 All art+place installation at South Bank Parklands on World Refugee Day. It was amazing to see the outcome of this year long visual arts project which was the brainchild of my predecessor, Bronte Morris. Artists Karen Shapcott, Catriona Holland, Candy Soller and Pete Mac Farline worked with young people from a range of Brisbane communities, exploring identity through visual art. Through this process 3 incredibly talented young people who have a passion to pursue visual art were identified; Amhad Shah Nazari ( Afghanistan), Samsun Joseph ( Sudan) and Amal Suleman ( Sudan). These three young people then continued to develop skills and created the pieces. The finished art represents ‘Memory Boxes’ that convey the stories, memories, hopes and dreams of these three young refugees, who have undertaken remarkable journeys to become valued members of our community. This installation is the first example of art representing multiculturalism in the South Bank Parklands, and the work not only provides a voice to the experiences of our refugee community members, but will also encourage deeper understanding and appreciation in the wider community. The installation acknowledges the contribution of refugee and migrant communities in Queensland and the vibrant diversity they bring to the social, cultural and artistic fabric of Queensland .
July is another big month, with the launch of our Planet Series at Brisbane Powerhouse on the 4th July at 5pm on the Turbine Platform. This is a free monthly show for those of us who wish we could travel the world, but don't have the time (or budget!). This month we are lucky to have Mars Melto in town from Vanuatu and A French Butler called Smith. If you are keen to continue the party after that, head across the bridge to BEMAC for the first in a series of "stringed instruments of the world" gigs, Acoustic Sessions, featuring Anthony Garcia, Mars Melto and also local emerging artists, Nes and Sammy J. Another highlight for July will be the Columbian Day Celebrations, a day of Columbian food, music and dancing on the 18th July at BEMAC. In other news, get ready for the BEMAC technological revolution - we are joining the 21st century and will be launching, over the next couple of weeks, our BlogSpot, Facebook and MySpace pages in the lead-up to the unveiling of the new BEMAC web-site. We may even go down the twitter road too, but that's enough technology for me in one sitting! If you would like to submit content to be considered for inclusion on any of these sites, please email info@bemac.org.au
Well that's it from me for now, get out there and check out some of the great stuff happening around our city, many cultures, one heART! Jo
There is so much going on at BEMAC at the moment, I had difficulty in deciding what I should include and what to leave out! Firstly let me share a little bit this month on the who's who of BEMAC and what we do. There are two of us who work Tuesday - Friday at the BEMAC office, myself and the most wonderful Sharmin Ferdous, who is our Administration/Finance guru, and without whom we would all be in a state of constant chaos (rather than just the periodic chaos we currently exist in!) In addition to Sharmin, we have the lovely Ema Filimoto three days a week, coordinating our project and event management. I have asked each of them to write a brief paragraph about themselves below.
June was a very busy month, including a trip to Melbourne for Kultour business. Kultour is the national touring company for multicultural arts in Australia. As BEMAC Director, I have the honour of representing and advocating for Queensland multicultural arts on the board of Kultour. It was exciting to learn more about this company and the opportunities is presents for Queensland artists to access supported national and international touring opportunities. I had the pleasure of meeting the Directors/CEO's from the other company member organisations from across Australia that were able to be there, including Multicultural Arts Victoria, Footscray Community Arts Centre and Nexus. I had the pleasure of visiting both MAV and Footscray. I must say though, I prefer the weather here!
My biggest highlight of the month though was, most definitely, the unveiling if the One 4 All art+place installation at South Bank Parklands on World Refugee Day. It was amazing to see the outcome of this year long visual arts project which was the brainchild of my predecessor, Bronte Morris. Artists Karen Shapcott, Catriona Holland, Candy Soller and Pete Mac Farline worked with young people from a range of Brisbane communities, exploring identity through visual art. Through this process 3 incredibly talented young people who have a passion to pursue visual art were identified; Amhad Shah Nazari ( Afghanistan), Samsun Joseph ( Sudan) and Amal Suleman ( Sudan). These three young people then continued to develop skills and created the pieces. The finished art represents ‘Memory Boxes’ that convey the stories, memories, hopes and dreams of these three young refugees, who have undertaken remarkable journeys to become valued members of our community. This installation is the first example of art representing multiculturalism in the South Bank Parklands, and the work not only provides a voice to the experiences of our refugee community members, but will also encourage deeper understanding and appreciation in the wider community. The installation acknowledges the contribution of refugee and migrant communities in Queensland and the vibrant diversity they bring to the social, cultural and artistic fabric of Queensland .
July is another big month, with the launch of our Planet Series at Brisbane Powerhouse on the 4th July at 5pm on the Turbine Platform. This is a free monthly show for those of us who wish we could travel the world, but don't have the time (or budget!). This month we are lucky to have Mars Melto in town from Vanuatu and A French Butler called Smith. If you are keen to continue the party after that, head across the bridge to BEMAC for the first in a series of "stringed instruments of the world" gigs, Acoustic Sessions, featuring Anthony Garcia, Mars Melto and also local emerging artists, Nes and Sammy J. Another highlight for July will be the Columbian Day Celebrations, a day of Columbian food, music and dancing on the 18th July at BEMAC. In other news, get ready for the BEMAC technological revolution - we are joining the 21st century and will be launching, over the next couple of weeks, our BlogSpot, Facebook and MySpace pages in the lead-up to the unveiling of the new BEMAC web-site. We may even go down the twitter road too, but that's enough technology for me in one sitting! If you would like to submit content to be considered for inclusion on any of these sites, please email info@bemac.org.au
Well that's it from me for now, get out there and check out some of the great stuff happening around our city, many cultures, one heART! Jo
Sharmin Ferdous - Admin/Finance
My name is Sharmin Ferdous and I am the Admin/Finance Officer of BEMAC. I am from Bangladesh and migrated to Australia in October 2006. Joining BEMAC was the first breakthrough of my professional career in Australia. I love being part of this very encouraging and welcoming organisation which values, promotes and celebrates multiculturalism through the arts.
Ema Filimoto – Projects/Events
Malo e lelei, Kia ora, Ni sa Bula vinaka, and greetings, my name is Ema Filimoto and I am the latest addition to this awesome team of 3! I have recently shifted to Australia from Auckland, New Zealand, and have been thrown in the deep end with BEMAC Woohoo!!! I have a background in Events Management , Television Production, Mentoring and Travel, which I hope will add to diverse role I am in. So far it has been awesome, crazy busy, but definitely worth getting lost at every bus way on the way to work. I look forward to getting to know every facet of Brisbane City, and all of you through BEMAC, whether it is through this Blog, or you receiving a call from myself for a particular event. Watch this space…
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