WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.836','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [WorkflowEngine] Engine starting with execution id \"890c2dab07e9f1bf07f5f1526d7bba8b\" for user #guest (frontend)')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.836','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [WorkflowEngine] Engine ready, listening for triggers')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.837','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [WorkflowEngine] Loading all published workflows')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.838','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [WorkflowEngine] All workflows are ready')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.839','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [Plugin] Reviews module has been initialized successfully.')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.839','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [Plugin] Notices module has been initialized successfully.')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.840','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [Plugin] PublishPress\\Future\\Modules\\Debug\\Module module has been initialized successfully.')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.840','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [Plugin] PublishPress\\Future\\Modules\\InstanceProtection\\Module module has been initialized successfully.')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.840','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [Plugin] PublishPress\\Future\\Modules\\VersionNotices\\Module module has been initialized successfully.')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.841','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [Plugin] PublishPress\\Future\\Modules\\Expirator\\Module module has been initialized successfully.')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.841','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [Plugin] PublishPress\\Future\\Modules\\Settings\\Module module has been initialized successfully.')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.842','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [Plugin] PublishPress\\Future\\Modules\\WooCommerce\\Module module has been initialized successfully.')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.842','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [Plugin] PublishPress\\Future\\Modules\\Workflows\\Module module has been initialized successfully.')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:09.843','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [Plugin] PublishPress\\Future\\Modules\\Backup\\Module module has been initialized successfully.')
July 18 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Strut Your Stuff Competitors sing two songs showcasing the best of their ability Solo and Accompanist - Dynamic duos working together to create unity Accompanist Masterclass with Daniel Tsujak - all invited to attend Tickets available at the door $10 Adult […]
July 19 @ 10:00 am - 9:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Senior Vocal Sections | 10am - 4pm A huge variety of mixed genres and incredible voices. Senior Vocal Sections | 5.30pm - 9.30pm The ultimate Stage and Screen Combo challenge Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss […]
July 20 @ 9:30 am - 8:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Vocal Sections 16yrs-18yrs | 9.30am - 4.30pm A wide variety of genres including VCE performance. Vocal Sections 16yrs-18yrs | 6pm - 8pm The ultimate Stage and Screen Combo challenge Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website […]
July 21 @ 9:15 am - 9:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 9yrs and under | 9.15am - 2.30pm A showcase of our youngest talent throughout the day. Pianoforte 12yrs and under | 3pm - 9.30pm Includes duets, trios, popular and classical. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession […]
July 22 @ 9:15 am - 6:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 10yrs and under | 9.15am - 6pm A showcase of our youngest talent throughout the day. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes […]
July 23 @ 9:15 am - 9:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte Open Age | 9.15am - 2pmTop pianists competing for prizes in classical and popular.Pianoforte 14yrs and Under | 3pm - 9pmCompeting to win the aggregate prize. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South […]
July 24 @ 9:15 am - 4:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 11yrs to 14yrs | 9.15am - 4.30pm A showcase of talent throughout the day. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on […]
July 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 19yrs and under | 11am - 4.30pm An impressive line up of talent throughout the day. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes […]
July 26 @ 9:15 am - 6:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 16yrs and under, 9.15am - 1.30pm Pianoforte 16yrs and under - competing to win the aggregate prize. Celebrating Chopin Junior, 16yrs and under, 3.30pm - 6.30pm Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South […]
July 27 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Premier Pianoforte event The Margaret Schofield - Celebrating Chopin Competition $9,000 in prize money, come and see Australia's best pianists battle for the prize performing the glorious . Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal […]
July 28 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Junior Vocal Sections 10yrs and under Tiny and talented! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges […]
July 29 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Junior Vocal Sections 11yrs to under 14yrs The most competitive and largest age group! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung […]
Minerva's Secrets Night Tours
Tue 19 May with special visit to Lantern Vaults
Tour 1 at 7pm – Tour 2 at 9pm.
Linen & Lace Exhbition
Includes Devonshire Tea | $20
Sat & Sun 22, 23 Oct
10am-4pm
Remembrance Day:
A Surgeon Commander & A Leading Cook - Recent War Memoribilia
Wed 29 Oct & 5 Nov, 5.30pm.
Coming soon…
Rozzi Bazzani. Stella Day Out: Katia Ariel & Samah Sabawi, Rachael Johns
Coming soon…
Dianne Dempsey, Chrissie Bellbrae, Paula Gleeson, Rozzi Bazzani.
Coming in November…
Stella Day Out, Ballarat, Rachael Johns & Margaret Hickey
Australian Heritage Festival
Minerva's Secrets
25 April – Tour 1 at 7.30pm – fully booked
Tour 2 at 9.30pm – still tickets.
Spring Season, History Talks:
Ballarat's Henry Lawson - The Dragon's Den - Gold! Gold! Gold!
Wed 3, 17 & 24 September, 5.30pm.
Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60
The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2026 Calendar
Featuring illustrations from our Heritage Book Collection $40
Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.
Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges.
2 course dinner & lots
of dancing
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:10.544','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: [WorkflowEngine] Engine finished processing request (709 ms)')
WordPress database error: [The table 'S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug' is full]INSERT INTO S1JQUJ_postexpirator_debug (`timestamp`,`blog`,`request_id`,`trigger_activated`,`message`) VALUES ('2026-06-18 16:05:10.545','0','6a341735cbd75',0,'DEBUG: Shutdown')
