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Are You Lonesome Tonight is Opera Queensland’s most ambitious regional tour in its 40-year history. Visiting more than 30 communities and travelling some 8,000 kilometres across Queensland in 2021, this show is coming now all the way to Bathurst.  With a cast of young Australian singers including  Gabrielle Diaz, Marcus Corowa  and  Jonathan Hickey,  Are You Lonesome Tonight  features arias and songs by composers such as Puccini, Verdi, Slim Dusty and Dolly Parton, to name just a few.

ARIA award-winning children’s entertainer, Emma Memma, is bringing her brand new show Dance Island Party to Bathurst in April 2025! After dancing in productions around Australia, France, India, Canada, China and New Zealand, Emma joined Australian children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles in 2010, becoming the first female Wiggle in the main line-up. Emma has recently completed her PhD at Macquarie University combining all her passions, focusing on the affective and artistic integrations of sign language, dance and film editing. Currently, Emma is touring the nation and abroad with her new children’s entertainment venture ‘Emma Memma’, winning the ARIA award for Best Children’s Album in 2023. ‘Emma Memma’ features Emma and Deaf dancer and artist, Elvin Lam (Elvin Melvin) highlighting visual language for pre-schoolers and their family network to give them the skills to communicate through sign and gesture

Graham’s tribute to legend Kenny Rogers, no gamble for fans Radio personality, Ray Hadley, believes that Graham Toole is “worthy of a broader audience,” & Frank Ifield gave him the international spur award in 2004. I love performing live, so the more shows the better, we hope to give our audience something they can sing along to, tap their feet & to smile about” he added. Growing up in chilly Oberon he got a taste of the limelight performing as a child at the Local eisteddfods and it brings back wonderful memories.

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled by the promotor. Refunds have been organised for all patrons who purchased tickets. BMEC is saddened to have to cancel this event and we hope you will join us again in the future. Kind regards, The BMEC Team. 

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra comes to the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre for one night only, performing a concert of enchanting classical favourites led by Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey.  Music has an extraordinary power to inspire and delight. You will experience it all, from the magic of Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Ravel’s playful Mother Goose, from Falla’s rousing The Three-Cornered Hat to the simple gift of Copland’s Appalachian Spring.   And feel your spirits soar on the wings of Vaughan Williams’ exquisite The Lark Ascending,  one of the best-loved pieces of music ever written, expertly performed by Associate Concertmaster Alexandra Osborne as violin soloist.  

Experience the magic of live orchestral music with the Sydney Symphony. In this enchanting concert designed especially for schools, be inspired and delighted magical classical favourites by Mendelssohn, Ravel and more. Music has an extraordinary power to inspire and delight, and in this concert you will experience the magic of Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Ravel’s playful Mother Goose, Falla’s rousing The Three-Cornered Hat and the simple gift of Copland’s Appalachian Spring.

Big Band Blast is back in Bathurst for another exciting weekend of Big band Music. The opening night concert will commence with Bathurst's own CONnections Big Band from the Mitchell Conservatorium, followed by The Admiral's Own Big Band from the Royal Australian Navy.  The music will range from traditional big band fare from the 30s and 40s swing era through to contemporary sounds. All guaranteed to get your toes tapping.  Now in its 11th year, Big Band Blast provides educational and performance opportunities to high school big bands from around Australia. Proudly supported by the Mitchell Conservatorium, Big Band Blast is proud to call Bathurst home. 

Big Band Blast is back in Bathurst for another exciting weekend of the Big Band music. The Gala Concert will feature the prestigious Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra directed by David Theak, with special performances by the Big Band Blast clinicians - John Morrison (drums), Jacki Cooper (vocals) Eric Dunan (trumpet) and Dan Barnett (trombone). We invite you to join us in hearing the superb talents of the Syd Con Jazz Orchestra as they play stunning arrangements of modern and classic jazz pieces.

Ross Wilson is hitting the road with his all-star band The Peaceniks to celebrate over 50 Years of Hits including all the Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock favourites you’d expect along with the latest offering from an almost 6-decade career, tracks from his latest EP on Bloodlines Records, She’s Stuck On Facebook All The Time, and everything in between. From Daddy Cool to Mondo Rock and as a solo artist with no less than 26 ARIA Top 40 hits to his credit as a singer, songwriter and producer, Ross Wilson is one of Australia’s most awarded, respected, and well-known artists! From the legendary band Daddy Cool whose number one anthem Eagle Rock and debut album Daddy Who? smashed all previous sales records in Australia an astounding 50 years ago in 1971, to the 1977 formation of Mondo Rock, delivering 80’s hits Cool World, State of The Heart, Chemistry, No Time, and Come Said The Boy and into the 21st century as a solo performer, Wilson has never been out of the limelight.

The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show!  Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s – The Beatles, Petula Clark, Del Shannon, Beach Boys, The Hollies, Bee Gees and the Everly Brothers.   Variety TV Show fans will be excited to know the multi-talented Simon Brook McLachlan (from the Original Australian cast of Jersey Boys) will return in 2025 to thrill us with his very special tribute to Del Shannon. Also joining the Variety show this year is the amazing Cosima De Vito (Australian Idol) with her incredible tribute to Petula Clark.

THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF ROCK ’N’ ROLL is an exciting and memory riddled show presented by Bob McKinnon. From television shows including Johnny O’Keefe’s SIX O’CLOCK ROCK and Brian Henderson’s BANDSTAND, so many talented performers and recording stars were born. This is not a tribute concert … this is the real deal. In THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF ROCK ’N’ ROLL , audiences will re-live all the FABULOUS ORIGINAL HITS from the HITMAKERS themselves - LITTLE PATTIE, DIGGER REVELL, JADE HURLEY, DINAH LEE and LUCKY STARR.

World music sensation MZAZA is offering free vocal and instrumental workshops alongside their spectacular show, The Birth and Death of Stars.

Get ready to be transported to a magical cosmic realm with award-winning folk/world band MZAZA’s The Birth and Death of Stars at BMEC. This award-winning production brings together mesmerising Balkan and French inspired music, stunning visuals, and compelling storytelling for a theatrical experience like no other. Led by the enchanting vocals of French-born vocalist Pauline Maudy, MZAZA’s talented musicians from the four corners of the globe will take you on a journey through the cosmos, exploring what connects us to the world and each other.

After selling out his 2024 shows, Australia's country music legend Lee Kernaghan is bringing his Boys From The Bush – The Concert  to more towns around Australia in 2025.  Lee’s amazing career now spans across 3 decades of trailblazing music making. He continues to deliver exciting live concert productions by fusing arena-rock bravado with country music’s heart and soul, by joining the traditional country stories with real life on the land sensibilities and values, and in the process he continues to lead the pack in modernising and growing the genre and community that he fondly calls his mates. 

Get ready to be taken back to the golden years of crooning, rock n roll and sweet soul music, with this UNFORGETTABLE musical journey celebrating the legends of the 50’s and 60’s with this Aria, Logie, Mo, Ace and Helpmann award winning entertainer and his 7 piece band featuring songs by Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dusty Springfield, Connie Francis, Bobby Darin, Elvis Presley, Tina Turner, Sam Cooke, Roy Orbison & More…

Join us this year as we Celebrate The Eagles Greatest Hits live in Concert. A two hour performance of songs that defined an era, Take it to the limit, Desperado, Lyin Eyes and the world famous Hotel California. A six-piece band lead by Whalen Hughes and David Thompson as Don Henley and Glenn Frey, arguably the best sounding anywhere in the world. Secure your tickets now and be part of a night that pays homage to one of the greatest bands in history. 

Get ready for a sensational night of music, nostalgia, and pure fun as multi-award winning Abbalanche – the Australian Abba Tribute Show, takes the stage to deliver an electrifying tribute to the iconic Swedish pop group, ABBA.  Abbalanche brings the legendary hits and unforgettable charm of ABBA to life like never before. From “Mamma Mia” to “Dancing Queen”, their pitch-perfect renditions and authentic dazzling costumes will transport you straight back to the 70’s. Abbalanche's infectious energy and passion for ABBA's music create an unforgettable atmosphere, one where you'll find yourself singing along, dancing in the aisles, and sharing the joy with fellow fans of all ages.

Don’t you ever wish you could travel back to the Saturday night dance? Take a spin across a glassy floor, to a swinging live band under sparkling lights? On this special Saturday night, you can! Join Dance Makers Collective with live music from Felix Albert and the Gentlemanly Two in a solid evening of joyous dancing with your partners, family and friends. This event, a spin-off of Dance Makers Collective’s 2020 Sydney Festival hit The Rivoli, takes inspiration from the peak dance hall and disco eras, reimagined for the modern lover of dancing. Whether you have a dance partner, like a night out on the town, or have a boogie in your bedroom, The Saturday Night Social is the place for you!

There’s never been a group, let alone a supergroup, in rock history quite like it 4 years, 2 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.

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