With its vibrant façade, BAM Arts Inc. studio in Frankston is an exciting discovery, as are the students participating in its classes within. An unexpected surprise in a busy industrial estate, BAM Arts Inc. is one of Melbourne’s leading providers of inclusive performing and creative arts programs for people with disabilities.
The extensive range of classes for children, youths and adults includes dance, music, drama, visual arts, costume and set design, filmmaking, music and vocals. While the focus is on fun, the talent here is serious. There are currently spaces available in weekday studio programs and also BAM’s recreational classes, which run on weekday evenings and Saturdays.
Performers, teachers and volunteers at BAM are always working towards their next show, and 2024 has several fabulous events in store.
If you’re an Abba fan, mark April 27 in your calendar. That’s the date of BAMmamia – The Party. Think Mamma Mia, but with more BAM. Guests can grab a drink at the pop-up bar and sing along to all their favourite Abba hits.
In May, BAM Arts’ very own theatre group Wild Theatre will be involved in Frankston’s annual Southside Festival. Its act, Aspect Within, showcases individual students performing original monologues and movement pieces composed by the artists themselves. Tickets for this event are available through Southside Festival.
After many hours of rehearsal, BAM will also be staging a big concert at Frankston Arts Centre on July 14. Everyone is welcome to attend.
To meet some of the friendly faces at BAM between performances, visit the studio’s cafe at its Rosella St premises. Operating at limited hours by BAM participants trained in food service, the cafe is another platform where these multi-talented students shine.
For more details and to book performance tickets, visit bamarts.org.au
