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BMEC MEMBERSHIP

BMEC Members enjoy all sorts of benefits and the events below all have an offering for current BMEC Members. Scroll down to the see What’s On with BMEC Member discounts.

Not yet a member? BMECs Membership program runs for 12 months from the date of joining. The cost to join annually is $45.

The benefits of being a BMEC Member include:

* Save on tickets with no limit on the number of tickets purchased
* Priority booking for many events
* Booking exchanges (you may only exchange from a BMEC presented event – check with Box Office staff)
* No transaction fees
* 10% off at the BMEC Bar
JOIN NOW AND BECOME A BMEC MEMBER

HELPING HANDS MEMBERSHIP 

For an additional $10, your membership will contribute directly to a fund that covers the cost of tickets for kids who may otherwise miss out. (Regular membership $45/ Helping Hands membership $55)

Every donation means more laughter, more learning, and more memories for children who deserve the joy of the arts. Plus, as a special thank you, Helping Hands members receive two drink vouchers valued up to $20 for use at our bar.

Want to help, but don’t want to join the membership program? No worries! We also accept donations directly into the Helping Hands Fund at our Box Office

At this stage helping hands memberships can only be purchased directly through the Box Office.

Friday 6 February 2026

The Traveling Wilburys Collection

Presented by Carter Entertainment

There’s never been a group, let alone a supergroup, in rock history quite like it. Four years, two mega albums, a slew of hits and a Grammy. But the one thing they never did was tour. That is... until now... The Traveling Wilburys Collection bring together the collective talents, excitement, and magic that the original had to offer. Live. On stage. Like never before. Featuring all the hits of the Traveling Wilburys PLUS the classics from each individual artist – Harrison, The Beatles, Petty, The Heartbreakers, Lynne, ELO, Orbison, and Dylan.

Sunday 8 February 2026 BMEC On Screen

Bat Out Of Hell

The Musical

Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as BAT OUT OF HELL - The Musical, roars onto the big screen! The cast of the West End production bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, in a spectacle that will leave you breathless!

Saturday 21 February 2026 BMEC Presents

Gladys – A Musical Affair

Presented by Watch and Act Productions, Wollongong

The team behind the satirical "Gladys" videos during Covid present a new musical comedy about Gladys Berejikian, "the woman who saved Australia" but couldn't save herself. A crack team of four multi-instrumentalists and actors takes you through the early life of Ms Perfect, from her flawless leadership through two disasters, until her biggest disaster: Dodgy Daryl from Wagga Wagga.

Sunday 1 March 2026 BMEC On Screen

Hamlet

National Theatre Live

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

Tuesday 10 March 2026 BMEC Welcomes

The Great British Songbook

A special event for the NSW seniors festival

The Great British Songbook is packed with classic hits from many of the biggest selling British bands of all time such as The Beatles, Queen, The Kinks, The Animals, Herman's Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers as well as unforgettable songs from some of the greatest singers from the British music scene: Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black, Engelbert Humperdinck, Dusty Springfield, Matt Monro and the very best British singer/songwriters including Elton John, Cat Stevens, Van Morrison, Bryan Ferry and Leo Sayer to name a few.

Friday 13 March 2026

Seventh Wonder

Performs Fleetwood Mac

Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of Fleetwood Mac’s legendary album, “Rumours,” brought to life in its entirety by Seventh Wonder. Hailed as one of the world’s leading Fleetwood Mac shows.

Wednesday 8 April 2026 BMEC Presents

A Little Bit Of Blue

Little Wing Puppets

A Little Bit of Blue is an interactive detective story, told with puppetry. As well as unraveling a mystery, it involves learning about the extraordinary habits of the Australian Satin Bowerbird, and their fascination for the colour blue.

Thursday 9 April 2026 BMEC Presents

Taikoz – Catharsis

Experience the Power of CATHARSIS – Taikoz’s electrifying new work. Renowned for redefining contemporary taiko drumming, Taikoz returns with CATHARSIS – an explosive celebration of rhythm, movement, and emotion that showcases the ensemble at their exhilarating best. Featuring the heart-pounding compositions of Taikoz Artistic Director Ian Cleworth and the ethereal electronic soundscapes of Danish artist Xuri, CATHARSIS fuses tradition and innovation in a breathtaking display of artistry.

Saturday 18 April 2026

Creedence Clearwater Collective

Presented by Carter Entertainment

We invite you to join us for a night celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we present the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others

Sunday 19 April 2026 BMEC On Screen

John Cleese Packs It In

1 85-year-old Man, 5 Countries, 16 Cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks. Will he make it home … or is this the end of the road? One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese’s career spans six decades - from his early days with the Cambridge Footlights to co-founding Monty Python, co-creating Fawlty Towers, and writing and starring in the Oscar-nominated “A Fish Called Wanda”. His unique brand of black humour has made him a global icon and intergalactic treasure.

Wednesday 20 May 2026 BMEC Presents

Lose To Win

A Belvoir St Theatre Production

“In this country, you think it’s your right to have three meals a day. Me, where I came from? I think it’s a miracle.” From South Sudan to Egypt to our stage, this is the extraordinary journey of Mandela Mathia. Fleeing his war-torn home as a child, Mandela spent many years journeying, searching, and eventually finding his way to our stage. This is a joyful, poignant solo show, straight from the man who lived it.

Friday 29 May 2026

Nurse Georgie Carroll – Infectious

As seen on Britain’s Got Talent, winner of ‘Best Comedy Show' at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and following a sold-out UK, New Zealand, and Australian tour in 2024, don’t miss Nurse Georgie Carroll this March!

Friday 12 June 2026 The Music Group Presents

Björn Again – ABBA FOREVER Tour

The only ABBA-endorsed tribute show hits the stage for one spectacular night. It'll be a Super Trouper celebration of ABBA and their timeless music that the whole family will love. This internationally acclaimed show brings the glitter, the glam, and all the greatest hits with dazzling energy, spot-on vocals, and outrageous costumes. It's a full-blown ABBA revival where audiences of all ages can sing, dance, and party like it's 1979.

Tuesday 23 June 2026 Presented by Andrew Kay & Prestigue Chameleon Productions

Seven Drunken Nights

Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary, having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Dubliners’ Songbook returns to Australia for 2026! Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to Dublin - guaranteed to get your toes tapping as they bring the joy of this much-loved Irish folk band back to the stage.

Sunday 5 July 2026 BMEC Presents

Masterpiece

Presented By Rae And Will

"No words. One task. Two clowns. Rae Colquhoun-Fairweather and Will Bartolo star as two art installers with a simple mission: hang up a piece of art. But what they didn’t plan on, is an audience watching and a live musician scoring their every move. How hard can it be? Silly, poetic and deeply funny, Masterpiece promises a clowning experience like no other.

Friday 10 July 2026

The Beatles Anthology

presented by Carter Entertainment

Join us on a Magical Mystery Tour to relive the years of The Greatest Rock ’n’ Roll Band of all time. We'll take you down the Long and Winding Road - from the “Fab Four” days of matching suits and matching mop hair, to the “experimental” days of Tangerine Trees, Marmalade Skies, and Kaleidoscope Eyes.

Friday 17 July 2026 BMEC Presents

The Strangeways Cabaret

By The Strangeways Ensemble

The Strangeways Cabaret takes audiences on an antics-fuelled ride that packs a surprising emotional punch. Songs about online dating, loneliness and broken promises, along with duelling eyebrows, glamorous drag queens, and stories of killer spiders and lovelorn vampires all combine to create a joyful celebration of life and love in all its forms.

Friday 7 August 2026

The UK
Rod Stewart Show – EVENT CANCELLED

Presented by Carter Entertainment

The UK Rod Stewart Show brings to the stage a vocalist direct from the UK, just like the legend himself, and is the very epitome of the real deal - complete with powerful, raspy vocals and feathery, frosted mullet!

Saturday 15 August 2026 BMEC Presents

All In

Dance Makers Collective

All In is an uplifting, immersive experience that celebrates the richness and power of dance as a community unifier. It reminds us that dance can connect us in ways few other things can, facilitating social connection, joy and reflection. Witness some of the best dancing you’ve ever seen, up close and personal, in this bespoke production, made alongside local artists. Led by Director/Choreographer Miranda Wheen, All In features performances from Dance Makers Collective featuring dance groups from the central west area.

Thursday 20 August 2026 BMEC Presents

Saplings

Australian Theatre For Young People

Yani wants to go to the Easter Show, Kai wants a sense of home, Shanika wants her Mum back, and Lachlan…well, he just wants his bowl of noodles. But when the justice system is all that stands between these young people and what they want, it raises an important question—how do young people grow when the system keeps cutting them down? After premiering at The Rebel Theatre for the Sydney Festival in 2024 and winning Sydney Theatre Award’s Best Production for Young People, Yuwaalaray playwright Hannah Belanszky and Kalkadoon director Abbie-lee Lewis bring Saplings to the stage once again, a collection of hilarious and heartbreaking stories born from workshops with young people experiencing the youth justice system from Marrickville to Moree. Four talented young actors take on multiple roles in this poetic, personal, and unexpected production that will leave you asking who’s really to blame.

Saturday 22 August 2026

Regional Songwriting Contest 2026

Experience the next wave of local talent as our competition finalists hit the stage with their brand-new original songs. Each performance is amplified by a top-tier band of local musicians, bringing depth, energy, and serious vibe to every moment. Don’t miss this celebration of creativity, community, and the thrill of live music. Grab your friends, lock in your tickets, and meet us in the Showroom for an unforgettable night!

Saturday 19 September 2026 BMEC Presents

Karisha And The Funkaars

Desi tunes from the Bush capital

Karisha and The FunKaars, a world music band hailing from Canberra, offers a unique blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions. A live and interactive show, the band showcases a diverse range of instruments and multilingual vocals. Through their fusion music, they aim to share the richness of Indian subcontinent culture and spirituality with their audience. FunKaars, meaning 'Artists' फनकार in Indian language, create an exciting experience of fusing Indian classical cultural spiritual folk music based on Hindustani Indian ragas with jazz mash-ups and the flavour of Bollywood.

Friday 23 October 2026 BMEC Welcomes

ROCKARIA

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

A tribute to the unforgettable sound of Jeff Lynne's THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA. Evil Woman, Rock and Roll is King, Don't Bring me Down, Xanadu, Living Thing, Telephone Line, Turn to Stone and also featuring music from Jeff Lynne's Traveling Wilburys. So many hit songs you will not want this night to finish.

Saturday 24 October 2026 BMEC Presents

In Their Own Words – Rachael Beck

"In Their Own Words celebrates the songs and stories of twenty trailblazing Australian women; some whom are recognised, many whom are not. Rachael weaves verbatim words and anecdotes collected from women including Ita Buttrose, Tanya Plibersek, Marcia Langton and Carlotta, with the music of famous Australian songwriters such as Missy Higgins, Kate Miller-Heidke, Kate Ceberano, and Dami Im, to create a powerful tapestry of female strength and achievement. From artists to scientists, politicians to humanitarians, these are stories of triumph, resilience, and breakthrough – mostly never before heard on stage.

Saturday 31 October 2026 BMEC Presents

Wolf

by Circa

Wolf. A gasp-inducing acrobatic thrill ride. Clad in designer Libby McDonnell's form-hugging costumes and set to DJ Ori Lichtik's relentless primal rhythms, the cast of ten extraordinary Circa artists grasp, tear, climb, leap and balance with fierce abandon. For Director Yaron Lifschitz, the wolf is a symbol of our untameable selves: liberating, anarchic and savage. In two contrasting acts, the wolves evolve from disruptive forces of chaos into a ferocious pack whose intense choreographies overflow with raw energy and astounding physicality.

Saturday 7 November 2026 BMEC Presents

Queenie Van De Zandt – Choose Your Own Musical Theatre Adventure

"Stand by for a showstopper! The incomparable Queenie van de Zandt, multi-award-winning musical theatre star and one of the country’s most celebrated voices, steps into the spotlight with a riotously fun and completely original celebration of all things Broadway. In Choose Your Own MUSICAL THEATRE Adventure, Queenie throws open the stage door and invites you into her world of show-stopping, musical theatre bangers, hilarious showbiz anecdotes and Broadway inspired antics that will delight newcomers and superfans alike.

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