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TRAVEL EXPO > Sunday 18 January 2015 > 10am - 4pm > MECC Plenary Halls

MACKAY’S PREMIER 29TH ANNUAL BRIDAL FAIR > Sunday 1 February 2015 > 10am - 2pm > MECC Plenary Halls

ABSOLUTE ENTERPRISES MACKAY CUTTERS V ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS > Saturday 31 January 2015 > Gates Open 3.30pm | Main Game 7.30pm > Stadium Mackay

NRL TRIAL MATCH: COWBOYS v BRONCOS > Saturday 7 February 2015 > Gates Open 3.30pm | Main Game 7.30pm > Stadium Mackay

MACKAY REGIONAL SPORTS EXPO SIGN-ON DAY > Sunday 8 February 2015 > 10am - 2pm > MECC Plenary Halls

2015 HELLO WORLD TRAVEL EXPO > Saturday 21 February 2015 > 10am - 3pm > MECC Plenary Halls > Free admission

TOM BURLINSON - SIMPLY SINATRA > Saturday 21 February 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

Presenting Australian star of screen and stage, Tom Burlinson, in his musical production ‘SIMPLY SINATRA’ - a swinging celebration of the music and career of the legendary Ol’ Blue Eyes.

Don’t miss this special performance from one of Australia’s most popular entertainers!

ELVIS TO THE MAX > Sunday 22 February 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

There are lots of Elvis impersonators around, but Max is considered as the best. Critics have described him as Elvis ‘resurrected’ and ‘reincarnated’. It seems people just can’t help falling in love with Elvis to the Max.

GALLIPOLI - A MANUAL OF TRENCH WARFARE > Friday 27 February 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

Gallipoli - A Manual of Trench Warfare takes place in a sandbagged trench at Gallipoli, 1915 and puts a perspective on the Great War’s legend of heroism.

During the centenary this play delivers a unique opportunity to be thrust firmly into 1915 and the brutal conflict of that war and ask ourselves the eternal question - why?

SUZI QUATRO - FINAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR > Friday 27 February 2015 > 8pm > MECC Plenary Halls > Theatre Style

Rock legend Suzi Quatro will return Down Under in January 2015 for her last ever Australian tour.

Suzi’s final tour will not only celebrate 50 years of performing, but will give Aussie fans their final chance to see a living rock and roll legend live on the stage.

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PIRATES OF PENZANCE > Friday 27 February 2015 > 11am > MECC Auditorium

Containing all the great musical delights and the hysterical comedy scenes that have had audiences on their feet with applause for over 100 years. Starring award winning actor / singer, and former Young Talent Time Star Philip Gould, who received rave reviews for his role in Showboat for the Production Company.

JOHN BUTLER TRIO WITH SPECIAL GUESTS WE TWO THIEVES > Wednesday 11 March 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Plenary Halls > Club StyleWith tracks from their new album ‘Flesh &Blood’ along with crowd favourites from thebreadth of the trio’s catalogue.

2015 MACKAY & ISAAC ANYWHERE FESTIVAL > 13-22 March 2015 > www.anywherefest.com/mackayProudly hosted by Mackay Regional Council and Isaac Regional Council

GOSPEL CONCERT 3 BY ZION > Sunday 15 March 2015 > 1pm > MECC Lynette Denny Space

CARNAGE IN THE CAGE lV > Saturday 7 March 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Plenary Halls

Live Mixed Martial Arts action.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ALL ABOUT WOMEN > Sunday 8 March 2015 > Live simulcast from Sydney Opera House

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Young People’s Entertainment Season 2015

360 ALLSTARS> Thursday 5 March 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

A phenomenal theatrical performance exploring all forms of rotation. With a stellar international cast, including world champion athletes, world class dancers and world renowned musicians, the production connects the street with the elite to deliver a radical reinvention of the circus!

1927 THE STORY CONTINUES... WITH GUEST STAR WENDY MATTHEWS > Saturday 21 March 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Plenary Halls > Club Style

1927 are hitting the road to promote the new album and are coming to Mackay. Fans have recently reacquainted themselves with the band having been special guests on the recent Roxette national tour playing to over 100,000 people with rave reviews.

Joining 1927 will be Wendy Matthews. Wendy Matthews and The White Horse Band hit the road with a new album, The Welcome Fire, Wendy’s first originals album in more than a decade.

THE NAKED MAGICIANS > Friday 20 March 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium > 18+ eventTwo of Australia’s biggest names in magic take to the stage in the worlds boldest and cheekiest magic show. Good magicians don’t need sleeves, great magicians don’t need pants.

KMEIA > Monday 23 March 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

GREAT WOMEN OF COUNTRYMELINDA SCHNEIDER & BECCY COLE > Thursday 26 March 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

SIBELIUS 150 TRIO> Wednesday 18 March 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC North Foyer

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HILARY HENSHAW - ON A HUMOROUS NOTE> Friday 27 March 2015 > 11am > MECC Auditorium

Join favourite performer Hilary Henshaw with special guest Will Conyers, on a rib-tickling tour de force featuring Joyce Grenfell, Gracie Fields, Beatrice Lillie, Fanny Brice, Sophie Tucker, Blossom Dearie, Flanders and Swann, Noel Coward, Irving Berlin and Stephen Sondheim, to mention just a few!

FLAK - TRUE STORIES OF THE PILOTS WHO FLEW IN WORLD WAR ll > Saturday 11 April 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

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

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

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

After a hugely successful 2013 trek, Nitro Circus Live is set to light up Mackay!

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

The New Black is a new musical hailed as the next Bran Nue Dae by Cameron Woodhead of The Age.

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW > Thursday 7 May 2015 > 7.30pm > MECC Auditorium

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

Pure interactive fun and entertainment that is perfect for the whole family.

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ANDREW STRONG - THE COMMITMENTS > Sunday 17 May 2015 > 8pm > MECC Plenary Halls

Returning due to popular demand and a handful of sold out performances across the country in 2014.

COPPÉLIA - QUEENSLAND BALLET > Wednesday 13 May 2015 > 7pm > MECC Auditorium

Endearing characters, joyful dance and the charming music of Léo Delibes.

Healthpoint Chemist Group Morning Melodies 2015THE BEGGARS - SING > Friday 5 June 2015 > 11am > MECC Auditorium

A cabaret tribute to the great vocal groups.

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Young People’s Entertainment Season 2015THE 26-STOREY TREEHOUSE > Monday 22 June 2015 > 12pm & 6pm > MECC Auditorium

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Young People’s Entertainment Season 2015ROALD DAHL’S REVOLTING RHYMES & DIRTY BEASTS > Friday 17 July 2015 > 11am & 6pm > MECC Auditorium

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

Dewayne tells his story to a crowded room and most individuals listening feel he’s singing just for them.

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Healthpoint Chemist Group Morning Melodies at The MECCJUDY & LIZA - STARRING MARTINE PAVEY > Friday 16 October 2015 > 11am > MECC Plenary Halls

All the drama, humour & sentiment that was Judy & Liza.

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

“Beautiful and gut-wrenching” - The Age.

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Young People’s Entertainment Season 2015STRIPEY - the EGGScellent Adventures of an Emu Chick! > Monday 24 August 2015 > 6pm > MECC Auditorium> Tuesday 25 August 2015 > 10am & 12pm > MECC Auditorium

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

A yarn to warm your heart (and your head).

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

Dark acts result in darker consequences.

Healthpoint Chemist Group Morning Melodies at The MECCGINA HOGAN - THE BELLES OF BROADWAY > Friday 27 November 2015 > 11am > MECC Auditorium

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