Friends of BMEC

"Our Goal...to raise awareness, increase the attendance and enhance the enjoyment for the audience"

The Friends was established in 2001, as a sub committee of the Bathurst Arts Council.

We have held a great variety of events

• hosting a country luncheon for Russian pianists
• evenings with the Bell Shakespeare Company
• co-ordinating the inaugural peformance of the Sydney Balalaika Orchestra's visit to Bathurst
• pre-performance talks and forums

Pre-performance talks often include live music, guest speakers and there is always a delicious supper and complimentary drink.

When making your reservations for any performance at BMEC, check to see if the Friends are holding a pre-show event for the performance. Please let BMEC know if you wish to attend the pre-show event, to help with catering. Entrance to the pre-show event is by a small fee.

Finanical members of Bathurst Arts Council are automatically Friends of BMEC.

Bathurst Arts Council subcommittee, Friends of BMEC (Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre) plays a vital role in connecting local audiences with world class performers. Friends of BMEC regularly host pre-show talks at BMEC where audience members can hear presentations, meet and mingle performers, directors, designers and many other professionals involved in the production and touring of major performances.

For further information contact Mary Cuppaidge jmcupp@bigpond.net.au or (02) 6332 3356

Check back soon for dates and times of pre-show talks.