2021 Victorian Pinup Pageant

BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Welcome to the Victorian Pinup Pageant which is the first in a series of Pinup Pageants around Australia leading to the first Australian Pinup Pageant. A performance based presentation celebrating all aspects of vintage & retro nostalgia. Categories: Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Glamourbilly, Geekabilly & a Coupleobillys. Who will win "The Victorian Pinup Pageant" 2021?

Event Series Red Mill Revue!

Red Mill Revue!

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Old Fashioned Entertainment for Modern Audiences Red Mill Revue! is a Celebration of the human form in all its variations. Our Multi-disciplinary performers combine Burlesque, Dance, Vaudeville, Tease, Comedy, Cabaret and Music into a high energy Variety show that’s fun for everyone. You get a whole seat, but you'll only need the front - that's […]

The River Moorabool | Ballarat

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

This film explains why this unique river, travelling from the Wombat Forests near Ballarat to the Barwon River at Geelong, is in trouble. "The River Moorabool" promotes alternative urban water supplies that would increase its flow and resilience in a changing climate. About 90% of the Moorabool’s natural flow is taken for human use. Dams […]

Ballarat International Foto Biennale | Number One | Gudinski

The Ballarat Imaginarium 119A Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Image: Image: Brian Purnell, Michael Gudinski, Courtesy of Mushroom Creative House Number One | Gudinski  (currently open Thursday to Sunday | updated 13/10/21) This element of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale will be held in the Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. We are thrilled to be a part of this wonderful event. About this […]

Gather – Podcast Party

BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Enjoy a feast of local creative talent with music from Shadow Feet, FLOC and deborahN; poetry from Sarah Hart and Sean M Whelan; film from Ramas McRae and a special premiere screening of ‘Intimacy in Isolation’ a pandemic collaboration from Bronwyn Blaiklock, Erin M McCuskey and Lily Paskas. We will also launch Gather Threads – one-off clothing […]

$15

SoundCheck Studios – Summer Sounds 2021

BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Welcome to SoundCheck Studio’s highlight event for 2021! SoundCheck are incredibly excited to welcome their artists to the stage after a year of off and on again zoom lessons and cancelled performances. Their students have worked hard to bring you a MASSIVE show of sweet turned and dance-floor vibes. Both the intermediate & senior shows […]

$20

Charlie Wilde ‘Allihies’ Tour – Ballarat

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Charlie Wilde embarks to Regional Victoria and beyond celebrating the release of his acclaimed debut EP 'Allihies, with special guest Benjamin Trillado. "Despite his relative youth, Charlie Wilde's music bursts to life with a cinematic feel that will leave you entranced, the raw beauty of his compositions similar to '90s indie heroes Mercury Rev and […]

$23.50

The Three Tenors – Ballarat Italian Association

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

The Ballarat Italian Association presents three great voices singing the most noted songs of the century from the ever-popular operatic arias to English, Spanish & Italian Classics & also modern songs & ballads loved by all. The Three Tenors Show, without doubt, performs the most versatile, sophisticated, heartfelt repertoire that any show could present. Also […]

$20 – $35

Melbourne International Comedy Festival | Outta Town – Ballarat

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

We’re packing our bags and hitting the road for some weekend getaways! Be a part of the fun as we roll into regional Victoria with some of Australia’s funniest comedians for a series of outta town trips. Featuring some of Australia’s most exciting comedians including Dilruk Jayasinha, star of Celebrity Masterchef and ABC TV’s Utopia, Alex Ward, regular guest on Have You […]

$25 – $29

Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2025 Calendar

Featuring the BMI Image Collection | $40

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The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows. 

2 course dinner & lots
of dancing