Studio 53

Studio 53 A multi-roomed performing arts facility, purpose built, catering to a wide range of uses and dance forms. Rent hourly or on contract.

Small and large studios with sprung floors to aid in injury prevention, full mirrors, barres and great natural light. Studio 53 is a premium arts space in Mackay, North Queensland designed to bring the entire Arts Community together, fostering a passion for the arts within the district and enabling everyone the opportunity to use this state of the art, purpose built space. With a growing number of studios Studio 53 provides the Mackay Arts Community with a dynamic venue to host multiple classes, workshops with visiting arts professionals, exhibitions, small concerts and events of all types. Dance, drama, music, singing, choral, yoga, pilates, music theatre rehearsals, martial arts, soirees, children’s recitals, ballroom dancing, Latin dancing, zumba, poetry readings, art exhibitions, dance/drama/music or instrumental examinations, Eisteddfod rehearsals, rehearsal space for companies visiting the MECC (The Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre) which is conveniently only 5 minutes walk away – these are just a few of the uses for which Studio 53 was designed. Hire of the space is available in a number of categories including:

Regular studio hire for local dance/drama/vocal schools: entire school year
Regular studio hire for local fitness and social dance classes: entire year
Regular hourly/daily rental on particular days for arts organizations
Regular hire daily and hourly for private teachers and industry professionals
One off hire for events
One off hire for examinations
One off hire for visiting professionals for workshops or rehearsals

We welcome enquires from all members of the Mackay Arts Community and anyone visiting the area and trust that we can find the perfect fit for your particular needs. If a professional, purpose built, friendly environment is what you are looking for – Studio 53 is second to none in the Mackay area. We look forward to welcoming you to this dynamic arts venue.

29/09/2026

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Congratulations! What a fantastic accomplishment and excellent opportunity to travel the world doing what you love.
23/09/2026

Congratulations! What a fantastic accomplishment and excellent opportunity to travel the world doing what you love.

Term 4 is just around the corner
22/09/2026

Term 4 is just around the corner

17/09/2026

Marvellous!!!

What amazing results - so incredibly deserved. Congratulations to you and your teachers.
07/09/2026

What amazing results - so incredibly deserved. Congratulations to you and your teachers.

Celebrating the success of our LP ballerina’s at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance Shirley Treacy Awards (Mackay)

Congratulations to all of our dancers. You were stunning in your class work and performances. We are extremely proud ❤️🖤

Special Congratulations to our Grade 5 Regional Finalists -
Lily Bauer
Olivia Meares
Elle Cummings

Intermediate Foundation/Intermediate Regional Finalists -
Shiloh Sunnerdale
Lejla Bobongie-Harris

Advanced Regional Finalists -
Eva Bishop
Claire Youman
Demi Minns

Grade 5 Overall Finalist -
Elle Cummings

Grade 5 Encouragement Award -
Olivia Meares

Intermediate Foundation/Intermediate Overall Finalist -
Lejla Bobongie-Harris

Advanced Overall Finalists -
Demi Minns
Claire Youman

These girls will join Owen Reed, who was chosen as an Overall Finalist at the Townsville semi finals. Best of luck to you all in the finals next weekend ❤️🖤

04/09/2026

🚨📣 Dance and drama competitors, get the highlighters ready 😝

As the dust settles on the first part of the Eisteddfod it’s time to turn our focus to the second part, which starts in 30 sleeps time 😳

The program for the October competition is now available on our website or by clicking this link ➡️https://mackayeisteddfod.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-COMPLETE-FINAL-OCTOBER-PROGRAM.pdf

Music Uploads is open and ready for you to upload your music and scripts. Dance music💃 🕺🏼 closes midnight 23rd Sep and drama scripts 🎭 closes midnight 17th Sep. If you haven’t uploaded anything we will assume you are withdrawing. Please don’t leave it until the last day.

Watch this space for ticket 🎫 information very soon.

Happy highlighting 😁

A huge congratulations to cast and crew!! Chookas for the remaining performances- if you haven’t got your tickets yet fo...
04/09/2026

A huge congratulations to cast and crew!! Chookas for the remaining performances- if you haven’t got your tickets yet follow the link and support local theatre. MMCP has been bringing together multi generations of talented actors singers and dancers for decades.

03/09/2026

OCTOBER TICKET INFORMATION 🎟️
all tickets available from the MECC website or at the MECC box office.

Set your reminders ⏰

👉🏼 Session 1 - Mature & motivated tickets go on sale Tuesday 8 September at 10am. There is a limit of 10 tickets per transaction.

👉🏼 All other dance and drama sessions will go on sale Wednesday 9 September at 10am.

👉🏼 Mega pass holders will need to present their mega pass at the MECC box office to obtain their tickets for group sessions.

Address

53 Gregory Street
Mackay, QLD
4740

Telephone

+61407000689

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