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M ACKAY FESTIVAL OF ARTS
10-19 JULY 2015
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The annual Mackay Festival of Arts is a
well-established highlight on the social calendar
for residents and visitors to the Mackay region.
This year we’re encouraging Festival goers to
let loose and enjoy ten days of wild and
wonderful shows and experiences.
From the Gourmet Safari to Roald Dahl’s
Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts at the MECC
to the iconic G&S Engineering’s Wine & Food
Day at Queens Park, I can confidently say
that council, in partnership with our generous
corporate sponsors, media partners and
volunteers, have excelled yet again in delivering
an exciting, fun and inspiring program.
Clear your calendar, let your hair down and
take a walk on the wild side.
On behalf of my fellow councillors,
welcome to the 2015 Festival of Arts.
Cr Deirdre Comerford
Mayor, Mackay Regional Council
10-19 JULY 2015
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The opening night of the 2015 Mackay Festival of Arts
brings you the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO)
under the stars, presenting a program of wonderful music
including Vivaldi’s best known piece, the popular Four
Seasons, and other great works for string orchestra.
Held at Meadowlands Amphitheatre in the Mackay
Regional Botanic Gardens, this free twilight concert will
be a must-see event for music lovers of all ages.
In Vivaldi’s time, orchestras commonly performed
with a violinist directing instead of a conductor. This
performance will follow that tradition with former QSO,
now Australian Chamber Orchestra violinist and Mackay
local, Glenn Christensen returning home as soloist to lead
the QSO musicians.
Bring a picnic blanket or deck chair to settle in for live
classical music on the grandest scale. Food is available
on-site thanks to the Lions Club Mackay, as well as coffee
and drink carts.
FREE EVENT
To find out more about this event visit:
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This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland
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WILD THINGS
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SATURdAY 11 JULY
7PM AT ThE MECC
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Wild, raw, untameable.
Wild Things Masquerade will be the event
of the year! Walk into your wildest dreams
as the MECC Plenary Halls are transformed
into a jungle of wild costumes, masks, bold
burlesque, comedy, circus and sultry cabaret.
Adult: $60 Group of 6+: $55 each
Concession/Friend of the Festival/MECC: $55
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Ph: 4961 9777
Set your sights on Miss Burlesque Australia
2012 – Sina King. Known as The Royal
Captivator, Miss King knows how to make the
crowd beg for more.
Three men, swimmers, bathing caps and
lots of muscle poses – need we say more?
Direct from the famous Spiegeltent, Muscle
Beach combines high-level acrobatics with
flamboyant characters that one-up each other
for your attention.
Licensed bar and tapas menu available.
Pre-book by 1 July for a $5 discount per ticket
Fancy yourself a bit of a diva?
Think you have what it takes to be a solo star?
Put up your hand to be part of Polytoxic’s
BackUP Service. A once in a lifetime
opportunity to go buck wild with back-up
dancers to boot!
Combined with stunning aerial acts and our
delicious Mistress of Ceremonies,
Aurora Kurth, this event truly is the chance to
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This very popular annual art and design market has grown bigger each year to showcase the
many talented local artists, designers and craftspeople we have right here on our doorstep!
Rock Paper Scissors is an Artspace Mackay curated art market where visitors will find
affordable, handmade home décor and contemporary craft, paintings, plants, prints, fashion,
pottery, woodwork, jewellery and more. There’ll be creative demonstrations, workshops to
entertain the kids while you shop and live entertainment. Great food and good coffee will be
available throughout the market, as well as at Foodspace Café (book your table out on the
terrace now!). So make an afternoon of it and support our local creatives!
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Ph: 4961 9777
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Caneland Central’s Jack Sturgeon
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CONCERTS
TUESdAY 14 JULY ThURSdAY 16 JULY
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Caneland Central’s Jack Sturgeon Lunchbox
Concerts will be returning for its 28th year
as a steadfast Festival event. The three
day concert series will see over 600 local
performers take to the stage. Incorporating
local talent from a range of schools, dance
studios and more – grab a bite to eat at
Caneland Central and enjoy some homegrown music and dance.
You would be wild not to check out the feast
of entertainment being served up at this free
event in 2015.
FREE EVENT
To find out more about this event visit:
mackaytix.com.au
MECC PRESENTS:
Roald Dahl’s
REVOLTING
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FRIdAY 17 JULY
11AM & 6PM
MECC AUdITORIUM
Think you know the stories of The Three Little
Pigs, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow
White, Goldilocks and Jack and the Beanstalk?
Think again!
Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts
bursts off the page in a spectacular new live
show, taking the world’s best-loved fairy tales
and rearranging them with some surprising
and hilarious twists.
® 1982 Quentin Blake
Seriously funny and frighteningly silly,
Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts
is the perfect family entertainment especially
for children 5 to 105 that is sure to delight
and disgust in equal measures.
Adapted for the stage by shake & stir theatre co. Originally co-produced with La Boite Theatre Company.
TIX
School Group: $12.50 each Adult: $20
Family: $75 (two adults, two children)
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Ph: 4961 9777
No early bird discount available
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FRIdAY 17 JULY
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Kick up your heels with a superb evening of dining and dancing. Don’t miss this
fantastic opportunity to hear critically acclaimed and best-selling novelist, journalist,
blogger and TV presenter, Tara Moss, when she delivers the keynote speech.
Also entertaining our guests will be blues singer songwriter, Shaun Kirk.
Dance the night away to the grooves of Mango Junction and delight in
mouth-watering food, care of MECC. Bookings are essential.
TIX
Admission: $125
mackaytix.com.au
Ph: 4961 9777
Part of the 2015
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10:30AM - 5:30PM
QUEENS PARK
The signature event of the Festival will see Queens Park become an entertainment
hub that attracts almost a quarter of the regions’ population. From live bands to an
array of food and market stalls, there truly is something for everyone. Get a taste…
Gourmet Bites:
For food lovers looking to indulge in the highest quality food, meals $10-$15
Festival Bites: Try our Festival favourites at an affordable price, meals $5-$10
Budget Bites: Treat your stomach with a quick snack at a great price, meals up to $5
FREE EVENT
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11:30AM - 4:30PM
QUEENS PARK
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12:45PM Spice Bazaar:
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3:15PM Paleo Café Mackay:
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Sip, sample, learn and be inspired by
talented chefs who will create amazing
meals before your very eyes.
This area offers four, one hour sessions
throughout the day with different chefs and
cuisines on offer. Ticket holders can watch
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meals matched perfectly with wines from
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A sell-out event each year – book now for
the ultimate wine and food experience at
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ID is required for service of alcohol.
Admission: $15
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Ph: 4961 9777
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SATURdAY 18 JULY
7PM AT ThE MECC
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Mingle with Mackay’s A-List at this one of a
kind event, featuring headline acts Renée Geyer
and Chocolate Starfish.
One of the few Australian artists to have records
in the Australian charts every decade since the
1970s, Renée Geyer is set to grace us with her
outstanding vocal talent.
With two Top 10 albums and six Top 50 singles
in the late 90s, Chocolate Starfish will have
you up and dancing quicker than you can say
“You’re So Vain”.
Complementing our headliners this year,
James Johnston and the Redtie Band bring
sophisticated glamour and a fresh young vibe to
kick the night into party mode.
Fantastic tapas menu available on the night.
TIX
Adult: $35 Group of 6+: $30 each
Concession/Friend of the Festival/MECC: $30
mackaytix.com.au
Ph: 4961 9777
Pre-book by July 1 for a $5 discount per ticket
Sea FM’s
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SUNdAY 19 JULY
dEPARTS 6PM
FROM MECC,
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The fastest selling ticket in the Festival
program – a wild goose chase of sorts!
The Progressive Dinner takes guests on a
wild night like no other with an amazing
three course meal, and each course in a
new secret location.
With meals and wines to match the
incredible entertainment on offer at each
location, it’s no wonder this event sells
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spend the last day of the Festival in style!
Ticket price includes three course meal,
beer, wine and softdrink.
TIX
Adult: $135 Groups of 6+: $130 each
Concession/Friend of the Festival/MECC: $130
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Pre-book by 1 July for a $5 discount per ticket
*Family Pass: Two adults and two children
Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival
WEdNESdAY 15 TO
SATURdAY 18 JULY
Opening Night Festival Launch
Write Here, Write Now Student Sessions
Tristan Bancks hosts the Writers’ Panel on
opening night, joined by young adult authors
Will Kostakis and AJ Betts, journalist and author
Danny Katz and award-winning author and
television writer Christine Bongers. Winners of
the Short Story and LitVids 2.015 Book Trailer
competitions to be announced.
Parents’ and Educators’ Forum
Presented by Emma Quay
6:30–8:30pm Wednesday, 15 July
Pansy Wood Centre, preceded by drinks in
Ron Bourne Hall, Whitsunday Anglican School.
Bookings required. FREE entry.
9:30am–2:15pm, Thursday 16
and 9:30am–2:15pm, Friday 17 July
Whitsunday Anglican School Campus
Bookings essential. Sessions $7 / Workshops $12
4–6pm Thursday, 16 July
Pansy Wood Centre, Whitsunday Anglican School
Bookings essential
Tickets $40, includes refreshments
www.whitsundayvoices.com.au
For more information or to book events phone: 4969 2076
email ade@was.qld.edu.au.
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Abandon the nine to five
and escape into ten days of
gourmet food, outrageous circus,
singers with sass and
rumblings of rock ‘n’ roll.
In July 2015, we dare you to go wild
at the Mackay Festival of Arts.
Get a group of friends together and
book ahead to take advantage of
early bird and group discounts.
Run riot at a range of events
programmed to bring out your wild side.
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