BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250317T031650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T070359Z UID:62934-1747825200-1747828800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 3 DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-ballarat-heritage-fest-3/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250408T020418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T022213Z UID:64321-1747854000-1747857600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-21-may/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T201500 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250409T021703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T060122Z UID:64409-1748025000-1748031300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Blazing Saddles DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/vegas-70-blazing-saddles/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Film,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/blazing-saddles-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T203000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T224500 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250417T020931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T060211Z UID:64570-1748032200-1748040300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/vegas-70-chinatown/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Film,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promos-chinatown2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T110000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250520T051053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T034211Z UID:65020-1748080800-1748084400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Whispers from the Garden | In Partnership with Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens Inc. DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/whispers-from-the-garden/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T122000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250417T024436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T035052Z UID:64583-1748080800-1748089200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/vegas-70-mary-poppins/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Film,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promos-mary-poppins.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T163000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250424T001228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T040455Z UID:64688-1748098800-1748104200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Open House Melbourne Presents\, Heritage Conversations: A Life in photos - John Gollings DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/a-life-in-photos-john-gollings/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/john-gollings.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Open House Melbourne":MAILTO:info@ohm.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250423T040828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T060001Z UID:64663-1748116800-1748120400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Wizard Oil and Wonders: Frank Weston the Wizard Oil Prince DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/wizard-oil-and-wonders/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T173000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250422T011809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T034922Z UID:64638-1748181600-1748194200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Sweet Sounds for the Otways DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/sweet-sounds-of-the-otways/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sq-promo-otways.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250313T021402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T013932Z UID:62648-1748455200-1748460600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Nicole Alexander DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/nicole-alexander/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq-promo-nicole-alexander.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250408T022323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T022528Z UID:64331-1748458800-1748462400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-28-may/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250506T005821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T012923Z UID:64894-1748545200-1748548800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ivan Aristeguieta: All Bangers No Mash DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ivan-aristeguieta/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BANG_BALL_SQUARE.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250409T000912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T012549Z UID:64380-1748685600-1748786400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your winter reading DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-june-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Fundraiser,Library,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/book-sale-winter-sq-promo-pexels-clem-onojeghuo-375892-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T214500 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250512T012032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T005051Z UID:64934-1748718000-1748727900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Sweet Mona's Choir | On Tour: Let the Good Times Roll CD Launch DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/sweet-monas-choir/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SMC-LTGTR-BMI-SquareImage.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T094500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250526T015210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T003449Z UID:65124-1748771100-1748790000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballart Pride Market 2025 DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-pride-market-25/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ballarat-pride-month-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250603T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250701T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250113T050930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T053004Z UID:61155-1748959200-1751382000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Series DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-may-jun-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250307T025149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T051907Z UID:62519-1749060000-1749065400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Gail Holmes DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/gail-holmes/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq-promo-gail-holmes-final.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250408T022550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T030106Z UID:64333-1749063600-1749067200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-4-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250408T030135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T030337Z UID:64335-1749668400-1749672000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-11-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250212T023200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110613Z UID:61968-1749756600-1749762000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | La Chimera DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-la-chimera/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250408T031324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033501Z UID:64337-1750273200-1750276800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-18-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Relaxation-Ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250519T053343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T002909Z UID:64995-1750359600-1750370400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/next-fall-bnt/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250527T010329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T002458Z UID:65168-1750446000-1750456800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/next-fall-bnt-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250527T020143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T000716Z UID:65179-1750514400-1750525200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/next-fall-bnt-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250527T015841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T001222Z UID:65177-1750532400-1750543200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/next-fall-bnt-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250527T020353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T235219Z UID:65181-1750600800-1750611600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/next-fall-bnt-5/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250403T040834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T020208Z UID:64256-1750874400-1750879800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Kylie Ladd | This event has now been CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kylie-ladd/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kylie-ladd-promo-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250408T033234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033736Z UID:64345-1750878000-1750881600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-25-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Relaxation-Ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250629T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250629T163000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250523T002017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T234616Z UID:65094-1751205600-1751214600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Australian Barbra Streisand Show | Featuring Rachael Grace DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/australian-barbra-streisand-show/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/babs-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250702T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T190207 CREATED:20250408T033759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033918Z UID:64354-1751482800-1751486400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Guitar Quartet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$33 – $36.30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melbourne Guitar Quartet (MGQ) \n \n Expanding the sound world of the classical guitar \n \n Celebrating two decades at the forefront of Australian chamber music\, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of the country’s most distinctive and dynamic ensembles. Renowned for their rich\, orchestral sound and innovative arrangements\, MGQ brings a fresh perspective to guitar performance through their use of the full Guitar Family of instruments — including classical bass\, baritone\, standard\, treble\, and octave guitars. \n \n Formed in 2005\, MGQ has captivated audiences across Australia with their vibrant stage presence\, technical precision\, and artistic vision. Their repertoire spans everything from reimagined classics to contemporary works\, often enhanced by subtle percussion textures. As one of only two quartets in the country dedicated to this idiom\, MGQ continues to redefine what’s possible within the guitar ensemble tradition. \n \n The group has released four critically acclaimed albums: Four Elements (2008) Toccata (2010)\, launched to a sold-out audience at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival In Colour (2014)\, a thematic exploration of Spanish and impressionistic repertoire Blood Oath (2020)\, featuring works by Arvo Pärt\, Robert Davidson\, Philip Glass\, and Pēteris Vasks. \n \n Their interpretations have drawn praise from leading composers and performers: “I rediscovered my music… under your fingers.”— Francis Kleynjans “Rhythmic vitality and a groove that would put many percussion ensembles to shame.”— Nigel Westlake “Exactly what the classical guitar world needs.”— Slava Grigoryan MGQ’s mission is simple: to bring the sound of the guitar quartet to new audiences\, through bold programming\, refined musicianship\, and a commitment to musical excellence. \n \n The Program \n \n Fratres – Arvo PartWinter in the Forgotten Valley – Nigel WestlakeMishima – Philip GlassOpals – Phillip Houghton \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This performance is part of a special fundraising effort to suport the Melbourne Guitar Quartet's upcoming international tour in 2026 \n \n The tour will include performances across the USA\, as well as featured appearances at the Seattle\, Liverpool\, and Sydney Guitar Festivals. All funds raised will go directly toward covering essential tour costs\, including international travel\, visa processing\, and accommodation expenses. \n \n The Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curent Members Dan McKay – Sophie Marcheff – Benjamin Dix – Rose Gonzalez \n \n MGQ proudly performs on Hannabach strings and gratefully acknowledges the support of Hannabach GmbH and Payton’s Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets General Admission $36.30 | Group discount for a block of 4 or more tickets (ages 8 plus) $33 includes gst\, booking fee additional. Tickets not available from the Library Box Office. \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 \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-2-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Relaxation-Ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR