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 […]

Exhibition of Works | Melinda Muscat

Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

Image: Be My Valentine 2, 2020 | Melinda Muscat Exhibition of Works Prior to and during Melinda's Tin Art sessions  a small exhibition of her works will be on display. Commission earned for works offered for sale during the exhibition will support BMI arts and cultural activities. This display will only be open during normal […]

Sparkling Wine Tasting Workshop with Dr Amie Brûlée

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

Discover the secrets of sparkling wine with a tasting workshop at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute with Amie Brûlée, Doctor of Wine. We’ll take you and your taste buds through a range of sparkling wines - including Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, and Australian sparkling - explaining the difference between the styles. You’ll learn about the history, production […]

$44

The Reading Room | November

Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 2.30pm - 4pm) This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance. If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression […]

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 Reading Room | January

Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 2.30pm - 4pm) This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of […]

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

BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:
The Hideaways,
The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows. 

2 course dinner & lots
of dancing