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
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