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SUMMARY:Opera's Bad Girl: Anna Bishop\, the World's First Daringly Defiant Diva
DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Hideaways\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The Harmonies								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Harmonies \n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Surf Shadows								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf!  Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					Surf Shadows\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our supporters and providers								\n				\n									Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        Peg Rankin: A Journey of Faith and Resilience Peter Rankin... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Executive Manager Update – April 2026\n                        Executive Manager Update – Nev Ivey Since commencing at BMI\,... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – April 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        What The Bones Know Kirstyn McDermott A child’s bones\, a... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/operas-bad-girl/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre Production,Victorian Seniors Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T184500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T223000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065844
CREATED:20251017T035401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T042444Z
UID:68049-1763837100-1763850600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Small Things
DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Hideaways\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The Harmonies								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Harmonies \n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Surf Shadows								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf!  Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					Surf Shadows\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our supporters and providers								\n				\n									Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        Peg Rankin: A Journey of Faith and Resilience Peter Rankin... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Executive Manager Update – April 2026\n                        Executive Manager Update – Nev Ivey Since commencing at BMI\,... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – April 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        What The Bones Know Kirstyn McDermott A child’s bones\, a... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/small-things/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260112T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065844
CREATED:20241217T012501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T010209Z
UID:60743-1768240800-1768244400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Festival of Organ and Fine Music | Darkness & Delight - Jerry Wong (solo piano)
DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Hideaways\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The Harmonies								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Harmonies \n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Surf Shadows								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf!  Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					Surf Shadows\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our supporters and providers								\n				\n									Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        Peg Rankin: A Journey of Faith and Resilience Peter Rankin... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Executive Manager Update – April 2026\n                        Executive Manager Update – Nev Ivey Since commencing at BMI\,... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – April 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        What The Bones Know Kirstyn McDermott A child’s bones\, a... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/jerry-wong/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music,organs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/jerry-wong.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260123T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065844
CREATED:20251203T003308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T010553Z
UID:69281-1769196600-1769203800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Billy Hinde's Big Band presents: A Night of Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Hideaways\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The Harmonies								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Harmonies \n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Surf Shadows								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf!  Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					Surf Shadows\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our supporters and providers								\n				\n									Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        Peg Rankin: A Journey of Faith and Resilience Peter Rankin... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Executive Manager Update – April 2026\n                        Executive Manager Update – Nev Ivey Since commencing at BMI\,... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – April 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        What The Bones Know Kirstyn McDermott A child’s bones\, a... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/a-night-of-big-band/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-billy-hinde.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260215T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260215T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065844
CREATED:20260112T034344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T000304Z
UID:69818-1771174800-1771180200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Joseph Tawadros | Solo Oud
DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Hideaways\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The Harmonies								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Harmonies \n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Surf Shadows								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf!  Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					Surf Shadows\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our supporters and providers								\n				\n									Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        Peg Rankin: A Journey of Faith and Resilience Peter Rankin... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Executive Manager Update – April 2026\n                        Executive Manager Update – Nev Ivey Since commencing at BMI\,... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – April 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        What The Bones Know Kirstyn McDermott A child’s bones\, a... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/joseph-tawadros-solo-oud/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sq-promo-joseph-tawadros.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260228T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260228T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065844
CREATED:20251202T061155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T225623Z
UID:69260-1772308800-1772319600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Whispers of Shadows
DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Hideaways\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The Harmonies								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Harmonies \n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Surf Shadows								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf!  Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					Surf Shadows\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our supporters and providers								\n				\n									Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        Peg Rankin: A Journey of Faith and Resilience Peter Rankin... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Executive Manager Update – April 2026\n                        Executive Manager Update – Nev Ivey Since commencing at BMI\,... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – April 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        What The Bones Know Kirstyn McDermott A child’s bones\, a... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/whispers-of-shadows/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/square-promo-wos.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065844
CREATED:20251203T013015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045211Z
UID:69291-1776006000-1776013200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Brian Chapman & Friends: A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets
DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Hideaways\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The Harmonies								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Harmonies \n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Surf Shadows								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf!  Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					Surf Shadows\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our supporters and providers								\n				\n									Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        Peg Rankin: A Journey of Faith and Resilience Peter Rankin... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Executive Manager Update – April 2026\n                        Executive Manager Update – Nev Ivey Since commencing at BMI\,... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – April 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        What The Bones Know Kirstyn McDermott A child’s bones\, a... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/trio-piano-quartets/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music,Victorian Seniors Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-brian-champman-final.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065844
CREATED:20260121T221045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043133Z
UID:70205-1778320800-1778326200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Teeny Tiny Stevies - Brain Fart Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Hideaways\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The Harmonies								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Harmonies \n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Surf Shadows								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf!  Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					Surf Shadows\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our supporters and providers								\n				\n									Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        Peg Rankin: A Journey of Faith and Resilience Peter Rankin... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Executive Manager Update – April 2026\n                        Executive Manager Update – Nev Ivey Since commencing at BMI\,... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – April 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        What The Bones Know Kirstyn McDermott A child’s bones\, a... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/teeny-tiny-stevies-brain-fart-tour/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Live Music,Theatre Production
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T190000
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UID:70535-1791572400-1791583200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Telegraph Road - The Dire Straits Legacy: Matt Arthur and The Lazybones
DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Hideaways\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The Harmonies								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					The Harmonies \n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Surf Shadows								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf!  Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					Surf Shadows\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Thank you to our supporters and providers								\n				\n									Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        Peg Rankin: A Journey of Faith and Resilience Peter Rankin... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Executive Manager Update – April 2026\n                        Executive Manager Update – Nev Ivey Since commencing at BMI\,... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – April 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        What The Bones Know Kirstyn McDermott A child’s bones\, a... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/telegraph-road-the-dire-straits-legacy/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Arthur Music":MAILTO:matt@mattarthurmusic.com
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