BEMAC Discussions: Flow and Improvisation (Live and Streamed)

Join us on Monday 15 September for the next instalment in the BEMAC Discussions series; a free panel discussion on “Improvisation and Flow: What does it mean to create in the moment?”. This panel explores the role of flow and improvisation in artistic practice across disciplines. Featuring artists who work with spontaneity, intuition, and embodied knowledge, the discussion will delve into how improvisation shapes process, performance, collaboration, and the unexpected magic that emerges when we let go of control.

Moderated by Matt Hsu, the panel will feature...

For those who are not able to physically attend the sessions, BEMAC Discussions will be live streamed on BEMAC’s Facebook page facebook.com/BEMACpresents 

6:30pm, Monday 15 September 2025
Queensland Multicultural Centre
102 Main Street, Kangaroo Point QLD
Free (RSVP below)

There is limited parking at the QMC. We encourage all guests to use public transport. QMC is only a 2-minute walk from the Holman Street Ferry Terminal and bus route 234. You can find more info about how to get to QMC at http://qmc.org.au/visit

Panel Bios

Matt Hsu, Moderator. Matt Hsu is a QMA-winning founder of 25-piece Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra — a vital outlier in Australia as one of few large alternative/indie ensembles that are POC-led. What began as Matt’s solo exhaust valve has blossomed into an acclaimed anti-racist alt-orchestra grounded in community-minded inclusivity. Matt’s mythos as an inimitable composer is firmly woven in cultural fabric, beloved for crafting cosy yet otherworldly sounds exploring juicy spaces between cultures. As 4ZZZ’s inaugural Community Engagement Coordinator and Woodfordia programmer, Matt is a key advocate for the kooky, strange, and diverse musicians shaping Queensland’s music scene.