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HAVEN VIDEO GAME & POP CULTURE EXPO > Saturday 4 July 2015 > 6pm > MECC Plenary Halls

BUBBLE RUN - ACTIVE TOWNS FUN RUN > Sunday 5 July 2015 > 8.30am > Parklands at end of Greenfields Boulevard

FRI 10 > Symphony Under the Stars > Artspace Mackay Exhibitions Opening NightSAT 11 > Gourmet Safari > PASIFIKA > Wild Things MasqueradeSUN 12 > Jazz Brunch > Rock Paper Scissors: Art & Design MarketMON 13 > Mikelangelo: Cave-Waits-CohenTUES 14 > Jack Sturgeon Lunchbox Concerts > QYO’s Movie MagicWED 15 > Jack Sturgeon Lunchbox Concerts > Kucom’s “Caught in the Net”THURS 16 > Jack Sturgeon Lunchbox Concerts > Kucom’s “Caught in the Net”FRI 17 > Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts > Whitsunday Voices’ Literary Dinner > Kucom’s “Caught in the Net”SAT 18 > G&S Engineering’s Wine & Food Day > Festival Supper Club > Kucom’s “Caught in the Net”SUN 19 > Progressive Dinner > Circa’s “What will have been”

> Friday 10 - Sunday 19 July 2015 > mackaytix.com.au > Ph: 4961 9777

DALRYMPLE BAY COAL TERMINAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE SEASON 2015

ROALD DAHL’S REVOLTING RHYMES & DIRTY BEASTS

> Friday 17 July 2015 > 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. Seriously funny and frighteningly silly, Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts is the perfect family entertainment especially for children 5 to 105.

KUCOM THEATRE PRESENTS

CAUGHT IN THE NET BY RAY COONEY

> Wednesday 15 July 2015 > 7.30pm> Thursday 16 July 2015 > 7.30pm> Friday 17 July 2015 > 7.30pm> Saturday 18 July 2015 > 2pm & 7.30pm > MECC Lynette Denny Space

SOLO SESSIONS WITH MIKE McCLELLAN > Sunday 19 July 2015 > 6.30pm > BURP & The Dispensary

THE LAST 5 YEARS - TRIPLE THREAT THEATRE ACADEMY> Friday 31 July 2015 > 8pm > Saturday 1 August 2015 > 2pm & 8pm > MECC Lynette Denny Space

2015 MACKAY WEDDING SHOWCASE > Sunday 2 August 2015 > 10am - 2pm > MECC Plenary HallsEntry is a gold coin donation to Breast Cancer Support Services.

WAKAKIRRI > Thursday 6 August 2015 > 7pm > MECC Auditorium

HEALTHPOINT CHEMIST GROUP MORNING MELODIES 2015

THE SOLID GOLD SIXTIES WITH LUCKY STARR

> Friday 14 August 2015 > 11am > MECC Auditorium

Lucky performs many of the 60’s hits and a good mix of popular Country Music songs with Memories of Bandstand, Six O’Clock Rock, the national television shows which launched the careers of many of Australia’s pop idols of the day.

CAREERS EXPO > Wednesday 12 August 2015 > 1pm - 6pm > MECC Plenary Halls

NORTH QUEENSLAND BABIES & KIDS MARKET> Sunday 16 August 2015 > 8.30am - 12.30pm > MECC Plenary Halls

XAVIER RUDD & THE UNITED NATIONS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS> Sunday 16 August 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

MACKAY AIRPORT BEACH HORSE RACING FESTIVAL > Thursday 6 to Saturday 8th August 2015 > www.mackaybeachhorseracing.com.au

A unique combination of events surrounding the festival highlight The Mackay Airport Beach Race Day.

DEAN RAY > Wednesday 12 August 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC North Foyer

As Dean says… ‘I’ve been called mysterious, intense, confusing, crazy and captivating. But at the end of the day, I’m just a guy with a guitar and a story to tell.

ROY ORBISON & THE EVERLY BROTHERS TOGETHER IN CONCERT > Saturday 8 August 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC AuditoriumAn exciting two hour concert experience that is much like the legends themselves - unforgettable!

DALRYMPLE BAY COAL TERMINAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE SEASON 2015

STRIPEY - the EGGScellent Adventures of an Emu Chick!

> Monday 24 August 2015 > 6pm> Tuesday 25 August 2015 > 10am & 12pm > MECC Auditorium

Imagine having to keep track of 30 small emu chicks, who are running here, there and everywhere? Well that’s what Crikey, their emu dad must do and when one of them goes missing, that’s when all the fun begins.

Stripey is a cracking adventure, based on a simple story adapted for the stage in the well-known, highly skilled and foot-tapping style associated with other Garry Ginivan Attractions such as Possum Magic, Wombat Stew and My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch!

THE LAUGHING SAMOANS - FINK ABOUT IT> Saturday 28 August 2015 > 8pm > MECC Auditorium

Don’t miss the latest offering from one of New Zealand’s most successful live comedy acts.

DANCE FOR DANIEL DANIEL MORCOMBE FOUNDATION. KEEPING KIDS SAFE.

> Saturday 29 August 2015 > 6pm > MECC Plenary Halls

Auctions, raffles & door prizes supporting the Daniel Morcombe Foundation Inc. Guest speakers: Denise & Bruce Morcombe, Rex Wallman. Live Entertainment featuring Dinner music by Rachel Mako & local band Mango Junction to compliment a first class evening of fun and fine dining.

MACKAY FESTIVAL OF FASHION 2015> Saturday 22 August 2015 > 7pm > MECC Auditorium

This year’s theme of ‘In the Light’ will be sure to capture the audience’s imaginations through spectacular catwalk fashion in categories such as Wearable Art and Red Carpet.

DANCENORTH - IN TWO MINDS > Tuesday 18 August 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS > Thursday 3 September 2015 > 8pm > MECC AuditoriumDelivering timeless, classic and, most importantly, enduring songs that sound-tracked a generation.

MEN OF LEAGUE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER> Friday 4 September 2015 > 11am > Mackay Showgrounds

“Rian’s Angels” One Small Step Fundraiser Luncheon in conjunction with the Men of League Foundation.

CARNAGE IN THE CAGE> Saturday 5 September 2015 > 6pm > MECC Plenary Halls

LEE KERNAGHAN - THE SONGS AND THE STORIES IN CONCERT> Friday 4 September 2015 > 8pm > MECC AuditoriumFeaturing music from the #1 hit album Spirit Of The Anzacs.

ENTERTAINMENT SEASON 2015

BELL SHAKESPEARE’S - HAMLET > Monday 7 September 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

A family torn apart by murder, a son burdened with the truth and the task of avenging his father, and a country on the brink of war.

HEAD FULL OF LOVE > Tuesday 1 September 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

The story of two remarkable women and the unlikely but inspiring friendship which forms between them.

FREE BEANIE MAKING CRAFTERNOONS

> Tuesday 7 July > 4pm - 7pm> Tuesday 4 August > 4pm - 7pm> Tuesday 1 September > 4pm - 7pm

The MECC invites you to help us knit Beanies - which we’ll be available for purchase on the night of the show > Funds raised fo to Mackay’s Kidney Support Network.

DAVE HUGHES - PUMPED > Friday 11 September 2015 > 8pm > MECC Plenary Halls

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ORCHIDS IN PARADISE 20TH AOC ORCHID SHOW > Saturday 19 to Tuesday 22 September 2015 > 9am - 5pm > MECC Plenary Halls

INTERNATIONAL DANCE AFFAIR > Friday 18 September 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC AuditoriumLocal Dance School production

2015 MACKAY PROFESSIONAL

BULL RIDERS TOURING PRO > Saturday 19 September 2015 > 7pm > Stadium Mackay

8 seconds of glory or a lifetime of pain. Welcome to the roller coaster world of the adrenalin cowboy as they take on the nation’s most extreme bucking bulls in a 3 hour action packed event that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first bull of the night through to the last.

THE FRANK SINATRA CENTENNIAL YEAR STARRING THE TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA DIRECT FROM THE USA > Wednesday 23 September 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

MACKAY’S HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO > Saturday 26 September 2015 > 9am - 3pm > MECC Plenary Halls

SWAN LAKE - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET COMPANY > Tuesday 29 September 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC AuditoriumSwan Lake...the most loved classical ballet of them all.

MACKAY MUSICAL COMEDY PLAYERS SEASON 2015

LEGALLY BLONDE > Friday 11 September 2015 > 8pm > MECC Auditorium> Saturday 12 September 2015 > 2pm & 8pm > MECC Auditorium

SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE > Wednesday 16 September 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

With thanks to our valued sponsors...

Morning Melodies Sponsor

Young Peolple’s Entertainment Season Sponsor

Healthpoint Chemist Group Morning Melodies 2015

JUDY & LIZA - STARRING MARTINE PAVEY > Friday 2 October 2015 > 11am > MECC Plenary Halls

This delightful show captures all the drama, whimsy, humour & sentiment that was Judy & Liza.

Healthpoint Chemist Group Morning Melodies 2015

GINA HOGAN - THE BELLES OF BROADWAY > Friday 27 November 2015 > 11am > MECC Auditorium

BANGARRA’S KINSHIP > Wednesday 28 October 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC AuditoriumRekindling the Aboriginal culture of Australia, Bangarra Dance Theatre presents an original and breathtaking theatrical experience.

ALEX WILLIAMSON - ‘THAT GUY FROM THE INTERNET’ > Friday 30 October 2015 > 8.30pm > MECC Auditorium

AIRLIE BEACH FESTIVAL OF MUSIC > Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November 2015 > Airlie Beach

DENNIS LOCORRIERE PRESENTS DR HOOK - TIMELESS WORLD TOUR > Saturday 24 October 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Plenary Halls

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