MECC Complex

The Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre is situated in the heart of Mackay, located midway between Cairns and Brisbane along the tropical Queensland Coast.

The Centre is a state-of-the-art $29 million facility funded by a Queensland State Government grant. It provides a unique setting for your next conference, exhibition, seminar or banquet.

The facility consists of many versatile spaces including a 1090 seat theatre, 100 seat studio space, two plenary halls which when fully extended seats 1800 people, two dedicated foyers, bars, an experimental theatre space, breakout rooms and extensive front-of-house and backstage facilities.

The Centre also comfortably accommodates up to 1000 people banquet style.

Make your next event a tropical treat and enquire today!

MECC SERVICES, FACILITIES & AMENITIES

Technical Services & Equipment
The Centre is equipped with the latest audiovisual technology and world-standard acoustic systems that not only meet, but also surpass, world’s best practice.

To assist with the successful delivery of presentations, all rooms are fitted with a wireless network system to provide advanced and reliable services

Web broadcasting is available, allowing audio, data and video conferencing services to be streamed across the internet and delivered to viewers in TV quality.

Our dedicated team of technical experts can assist you with all of your requirements from resetting your room, installing and operating your sound and audio equipment through to rigging your theming.

Delegate Registration Service
Managing delegates is a vital part of your event but can be extremely time-consuming if you choose to take on the responsibility yourself.

Registration is often the first process your delegates will experience, so it needs to run like clockwork.

The MECC specialises in complete registration management including all financial transactions. We can supplement your own arrangements or take care of everything – the choice is yours!

A Professional Conference Organisers Office is also available for organisers to utilise upon request.

Catering
MECC’s in-house award winning catering by Grinders Corporate Catering will provide the perfect the perfect touch to ensure the success of any event, large or small.

Our professional team pride themselves in delivering a high quality selection of menus inspired by local and regional produce.

Fresh quality produce combined with exquisite presentation and outstanding service provides a winning recipe for your event.

Seasonal menus are created to showcase fresh local and regional produce and are available as standard, deluxe or premium package selections.

Bar Facilities
MECC static and mobile bar facilities are available to suit your function or event requirements. The main bar is ideally located off the central foyer, selling a wide range of beverages to suit all tastes. Coffee and non-alcoholic refreshments are also available.

The main bar is open one hour prior to performances and at intervals during performances. A bar tab can be arranged prior to your function or event upon request.

Foyer Facilities
This facility wraps around three (3) sides of the central main rooms allowing ample space for:

> Conference Registration

> Delegate Refreshments

> Trade Shows and Exhibitions

Internet Facilities
Internet facilities are available for Centre guests to utilise within the Civic Precinct at our awarding winning Mackay City Library (2006 & 2007). The Library is adjacent to the MECC complex where our friendly staff can assist you with your needs.

Ticketing Service
Mackay Tix is the Centre’s ticketing service provider which can support you with all of your ticketing requirements for on-site or off-site events.

The Centre offers a convenient cost effective and efficient ticketing service to many touring companies, community theatres and groups. For a small booking fee, the Centre can take the hassle out of selling tickets to your event or function. The Centre currently owns a database of over 23 000 patrons that can be utilised for marketing purposes.

Front of House Facilities
For every function and event at the MECC, dedicated, qualified and experienced Front of House Staff will be available for any request you may have. The duty of the Front of House staff is to ensure that your time with us is pleasant and relaxed. If you have any queries while you are at the Centre simply direct them to the Front of House staff who are only too happy to help.

Back of House Facilities
The Centre can accommodate the following facilities in rooms surrounding the main auditorium and plenary halls.

> Administration Office

> Media Room

> Meeting Room

> Conference Lounge

> Experimental Theatre

> Private Dressing Rooms

> Green Room

Disabled and Wheelchair Facilities
MECC has wheelchair access via all entrances to main areas by means of a ramp. Priority seating is also available for disabled patrons. Contact the Mackay Tix Box Office for more information on disabled seating.

Toilets
Toilets can be located inside the Centre off the northern, central and southern foyers. Please refer to directional signage located throughout the building for further location details. Additional public toilets are also located inside Artspace Mackay and the Mackay City Library within the Civic Precinct.

Convention Precinct
The Convention Precinct encompasses a range of multi-use facilities and spaces including the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, Artspace Mackay (Mackay’s award winning Regional Art Gallery), the Town Hall (City Centre art deco heritage building) and the Civic Lawn.

All venues and spaces are available for hire on a per space basis or as a collective multi-purpose arrangement (subject to availability).