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2015

FLAK - TRUE STORIES OF THE PILOTS WHO FLEW IN WORLD WAR ll> Saturday 11 April 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium > Author Talk at Mackay City Library > 12pm

Based on his two best-selling books, Flak and Fly, well-known writer and performer Michael Veitch presents Flak - True stories from the men who flew in World War Two in which he takes on the roles of former airmen, recounting their extraordinary, true and largely untold stories of combat in the air war of 1939-45.

MOSCOW BALLET ‘LA CLASSIQUE’ SLEEPING BEAUTY> Sunday 12 April 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

The greatest success of Russian Theatre is undoubtedly classical ballet. In this 2 act fairytale performance La Classique will capture the imagination, the passion and the magic of Sleeping Beauty.

NITRO CIRCUS LIVE 2015 REGIONAL TOUR> Saturday 18 April 2015 > 5pm > Stadium Mackay

Nitro Circus Live is set to light up Mackay! Nitro Circus Live has captured the imagination of people wherever it travels and the Regional Tour will be no exception, with spectators given a rare opportunity to experience 17-time X Games medallist Travis Pastrana live in a show that sold out some of the biggest arenas in the world.

THE LANES EASTER CARNIVAL 2015 > Sunday 5 April 2015 > www.mackayecc.com.au/festivals

Easter Wonderland, Bridges Big Breakfast, Dive in Movie Night, Battle of the Bands + Laneway Art!

2015 MACKAY’S GOT TALENT> Sunday 19 April 2015 > 2pm > MECC Auditorium

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW

> Thursday 7 May 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

THE TEN TENORS ON BROADWAY > Tuesday 21 April 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

Don’t miss your chance to see not one but TEN leading men performing your favourite Broadway classics.

ANZAC CENTENARY DINNER > Thursday 23 April 2015 > 5.30pm > MECC Plenary Hall

Mackay Sub Branch Inc are hosting an ANZAC Centenary Dinner, a night to remember our fallen soldiers and to celebrate the ANZAC spirit through storytelling and music.

DRUMSTRUCK > Wednesday 29 April 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

A thoroughly engaging spectacle that provides the audience with an hour of pure interactive fun and entertainment.

THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW - STAYIN ALIVE> Wednesday 6 May 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

For one night only be a part of the magic that is, Stayin’ Alive - The Australian Bee Gees Show.

THE NEW BLACK > Friday 1 May 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

The New Black strikes the universal chords of life/work balance. A musical hailed as the next Bran Nue Dae by Cameron Woodhead.

BUDDY HOLLY IN CONCERT STARRING SCOTT ROBIN > Saturday 2 May 2015 > 8pm > MECC Auditorium

A tribute to the Musical Sensation Buddy Holly Starring Internationally Renowned Scott Robin! 20th Anniversary Tour - back by popular demand.

ANDREW STRONG: THE COMMITMENTS TOUR PLUS SPECIAL GUEST THE SHORT FALL

> Sunday 17 May 2015 > 8pm > MECC Plenary Halls

The 9-piece band will be performing all the hits that were not only made famous from the film but received incredible chart success in Australia.

RACQ CQ RESCUE MODEL SEARCH COMPETITION > Saturday 9 May 2015 > 6pm > MECC Auditorium

NORTH QLD BABIES AND KIDS MARKET > Saturday 9 May 2015 > 8.30am - 12.30pm > MECC Plenary Halls

KEVIN BLOODY WILSON WITH SPECIAL GUEST JENNY TALIA> Thursday 14 May 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA > Friday 15 May 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

An American Legend returns to honour of the year of the Anzac Centenary. A concert spectacular featuring memorable wartime songs and all your favourite Glenn Miller hits!

COPPÉLIA - QUEENSLAND BALLET

> Wednesday 13 May 2015 > 7pm > MECC Auditorium

Two bickering young lovers create comic chaos in Dr Coppélius’s mysterious workshop.

With its endearing characters, joyful dance and the charming music of Léo Delibes, this is a delightfully enjoyable ballet.

Mackay Musical Comedy Players Presents

BEAUTY & THE BEAST > Friday 22 May 2015 > 8pm > MECC Auditorium> Saturday 23 May 2015 > 2pm & 8pm > MECC Auditorium

”JAZZ & SHIRAZ” MAYOR’S CHARITY BALL 2015> Saturday 30 May 2015 > 6pm > MECC Plenary Halls

BIG GUNS OF COUNTRY - GLEN CAMPBELL, JOHNNY CASH & JOHN DENVER> Saturday 30 May 2015 > 8pm > MECC Auditorium

Relive the magic of Country Superstars Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash & John Denver in a truly unique and inspiring tribute to three music legends.

BOYS IN THE BAND > Sunday 24 May 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Plenary Halls

International hit show ‘Boys in the Band’ celebrates the world’s greatest hits from the most iconic bands of the 20th century!

With a unique combination of masculine charm, amazing harmonies and slick moves, they will have you up and out of your seats in no time

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THE BEGGARS - SING > Friday 5 June 2015 > 11am > MECC Auditorium

The Beggars “The best Australian vocal band since the seekers” present SING! a cabaret tribute to the great vocal groups. The Beggars exquisite voices and instrumental playing the program includes sing-along favourites.

MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES > Wednesday 10 June 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Plenary Halls

The longest-reigning member of the original Supremes may not be the best-known member of The Supremes, but she can lay claim to being in the group longer than any other member of the trailblazing female super group. Mary will take centre stage and demonstrate why Motown has survived for over 30 years and become a classic sound.

BRAD BUTCHER - JAMESTOWN ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR > Friday 5 June 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC North Foyer

PSYCHIC SALLY > Wednesday 10 June 2015 > 8pm > MECC Auditorium

Due to public demand, Britain’s best-loved psychic, Sally Morgan, is bringing her successful interactive show to Australia for the first time!

ADAM HARVEY - FAMILY LIFE TOURWITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE SUNNY COWGIRLS & LUKE O’SHEA

> Saturday 20 June 2015 > 8pm > MECC Auditorium

DEWAYNE EVERETTSMITH WITH SIETTA > Tuesday 16 June 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC North Foyer

DALRYMPLE BAY COAL TERMINAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE SEASON 2015

THE 26-STOREY TREEHOUSE > Monday 22 June 2015 > 12pm & 6pm > MECC Auditorium

Andy and Terry had such a ball with their crash-landing entry into the world of theatre with The 13-Storey Treehouse, they’re back for more. 13 storeys more, in fact. AND YOU’RE INVITED! You know what 13 more storeys means. More INVENTIONS.Ages 6+

GOLD - THE ULTIMATE ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW > Saturday 13 June 2015 > 8pm > MECC Auditorium

GLENN SHORROCK & BRIAN CADD - SHARKY & THE CADDMAN > Saturday 27 June 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

Take a journey over the past 5 decades with Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd, two of Australia’s most successful and internationally renowned music legends.

THE WIGGLES ROCK & ROLL PRESCHOOL TOUR > Tuesday 30 June 2015 > 10am & 12.30pm > MECC Auditorium

Anthony, Emma, Lachy and Simon have declared the Rock n’ Roll Preschool is open now and the lesson for today is to have some fun!

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Young People’s Entertainment Season 2015

ROALD DAHL’S REVOLTING RHYMES & DIRTY BEASTS > Friday 17 July 2015 > 11am & 6pm > MECC Auditorium

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

ROY ORBISON & THE EVERLY BROTHERS TOGETHER IN CONCERT > Saturday 8 August 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

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

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Young People’s Entertainment Season 2015

STRIPEY - the EGGScellent Adventures of an Emu Chick! > Monday 24 August 2015 > 6pm > Tuesday 25 August 2015 > 10am & 12pm > MECC Auditorium

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THE SOLID GOLD SIXTIES WITH LUCKY STARR > Friday 14 August 2015 > 11am > MECC Auditorium

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

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

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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

SWAN LAKE - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET COMPANY > Tuesday 29 September 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

BANGARRA’S KINSHIP > Wednesday 28 October 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

Rekindling the Aboriginal culture of Australia, Bangarra Dance Theatre presents an original and breathtaking theatrical experience.

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

Wesley Enoch directs this intricate, warm and wisely told tale by Australian playwright Alana Valentine (Run Rabbit Run, Parramatta Girls).

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

Dark acts result in darker consequences. And there is little that’s darker and more complicated than the act of revenge.

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