We’re taking the time to ask this question of our audiences, because we want you to know how much you could be saving on most shows here at the Manning Entertainment Centre, when you spend just $25 to join. 

When you join Friends of the MEC, the benefits include substantial savings on tickets to many shows throughout the year and more. 

For instance, the last time the Australian Ballet performed here, our Friends of the MEC had exclusive early ticket release privileges that allowed them to get the very best seats in the house, months before the general public could purchase tickets. 

What’s more, you can buy tickets at Friends’ prices for family members living at your address, so you’re sharing the savings!

This year we’ve expanded on the benefits you’ll receive as a Friend of the MEC to include a complimentary beer or wine before a show of your choice. 

Just present your Friends card at Ovations Bar and enjoy! 

You’ll also be invited to join fellow Friends of the MEC for free aperitifs prior to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra featuring Slava Grigoryan. 

It will be an unforgettable night, and you’ll truly feel like a VIP thanks to your Friends’ membership.

You will get the best value from your Friends of the MEC membership if you join now. 

The membership lasts the 12 months of the calendar year – meaning it runs from January to December each year, and should be renewed at the end of each year. 

The earlier you join each year, the more shows you can save on. 

Becoming a Friend is super easy – you can go online to theMEC.com.au, come in and see us at the box office from Tuesday to Friday between 10am and 1pm, phone us during box office hours on 6592 5466, or buy your membership at Stockland Forster’s Customer Information Desk seven days a week.

We’ll be adding to the benefits as the year progresses, so there’s no better time than now to support your local Entertainment Centre, and reap the rewards on offer. 

Just to entice you even more, we lined up our newest MEC team member Damon Cross to pose with our new look Friends’ cards. 

Damon is working in the box office and as a technician, and we know it would make his day if you called him and “be-friended” us!