BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250801T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250801T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160849 CREATED:20250624T063047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063002Z UID:65863-1754064000-1754080200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rsss-vocal-schedule-8/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250802T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250802T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160849 CREATED:20250625T043529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063828Z UID:65954-1754127000-1754168400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule & Championship Challenge DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rsss-vocal-schedule-9-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Live Music,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250803T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250803T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160849 CREATED:20250624T235217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T062854Z UID:65881-1754231400-1754253000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Heats DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rsss-aria-heats/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250804T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250804T213000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160849 CREATED:20250625T000219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T042831Z UID:65888-1754335800-1754343000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi Final DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rsss-aria-semi-final/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Live Music,Royal South Street Society,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160849 CREATED:20250527T025831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T021316Z UID:65197-1754503200-1754508600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In conversation with Chloe Adams & Alli Sinclair DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/chloe-adams-alli-sinclair/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Ballarat Winter Festival,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promo-chloe-and-alli-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160849 CREATED:20250408T041052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T041408Z UID:64372-1754506800-1754510400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-6-august/ 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/How-to-Love-Yourseld-Others-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250810T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160849 CREATED:20250512T035956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T061800Z UID:64945-1754834400-1754841600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Little Brass Band | BMI Fundraiser: Cheers\, Raise a Glass to Brass DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/little-brass-band/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/little-brass-band-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250813T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160849 CREATED:20250408T041113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T041537Z UID:64373-1755111600-1755115200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-13-august/ 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/How-to-Love-Yourseld-Others-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160849 CREATED:20250811T041345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T045630Z UID:66767-1755280800-1755286200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-secret-history-of-sharks/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Science Week,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sq-promo-the-secret-history-of-sharks.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250816T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250816T220000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250605T021537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T031934Z UID:65518-1755372600-1755381600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Craig McLachlan Live & Intimate - Six String Stories DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/craig-mc-lachlan/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CRAIG-MCLACHLAN-SixStringStories_CM_Hero_draft2-Liam-Mudge.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250820T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250820T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250522T034400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T001437Z UID:65063-1755712800-1755718200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Michael Robotham DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/michael-robotham/ 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/2025/05/sq-promo-robotham.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250820T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250814T001943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T002105Z UID:66976-1755716400-1755720000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-20-august/ 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/How-to-Love-Yourseld-Others-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250823T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250823T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250714T045240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T044101Z UID:66222-1755957600-1755968400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Laura J Fitzwilson\, Book Launch - The Fool DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/laura-j-fitzwilson/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-laura-l-fitzwilson.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250823T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250823T230000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20241204T023112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T025535Z UID:60476-1755979200-1755990000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Six String Blues - A Tribute To Blues Guitar DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/sex-string-blues/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Blues Festival,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-six-string-blues.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Arthur Music":MAILTO:matt@mattarthurmusic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250827T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250827T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250408T041557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T042601Z UID:64376-1756321200-1756324800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Power of Concentration DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-27-august-25/ 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/square-promo-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250830T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250830T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250811T023940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T005435Z UID:66742-1756582200-1756585800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne Guitar Quartet DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/melbourne-guitar-quartet/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Concerts Australia":MAILTO:michael@concertsaustralia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250831T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250831T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250722T023048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T030553Z UID:66327-1756645200-1756648800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:A Poet's Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/a-poets-guide-to-love-and-loss/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/victorian-opera-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250901T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250901T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250711T023001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T001637Z UID:66163-1756749600-1756755000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/gabriel-bergmoser/ 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/2025/07/gabriel-bergmoser-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250903T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250903T183000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250728T035749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T031406Z UID:66371-1756920600-1756924200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 3\, Spring Season | Ballarat's Henry Lawson\, Unknown facts presented by Hedley Thomson DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-henry-lawson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-2025.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250903T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250903T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250813T042810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T042930Z UID:66936-1756926000-1756929600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Power of Concentration DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-3-september-25/ 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/square-promo-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250603T000019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T233613Z UID:64998-1757008800-1757012400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-twc-tracey-lee-holmes/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Culture,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sq-promo-tracey-holmes-v4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250907T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250409T010714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T075721Z UID:64397-1757152800-1757253600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Spring Book Sale | Reward yourself with loads of Summer reading DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-september-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Fundraiser,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/book-sale-square-spring-2025.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250910T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250910T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250801T001930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T003001Z UID:66551-1757523600-1757532600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Crafting Conversation: The Jewellers Edition DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/crafting-conversation-jewellers/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-mgth.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Make Good Things Happen":MAILTO:angela@daltonbaker.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250910T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250813T043002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T043105Z UID:66938-1757530800-1757534400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Power of Concentration DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-10-september-25/ 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/square-promo-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250911T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250911T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250212T025145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110610Z UID:61982-1757619000-1757624400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-goodbye-julia/ 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-bfs.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250914T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250914T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250805T063244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T023211Z UID:66629-1757858400-1757865600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fashion Parade Fundraiser | Vintage & Preloved Clothing Shop DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/vintage-collectables-fasion-parade-25/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Vintage & Collectables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/promotional-square-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250917T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250917T183000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250728T041859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T032241Z UID:66377-1758130200-1758133800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 3\, Spring Season | Into the Dragon's Den\, The Chinese community in Bendigo DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-saving-dragons/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-20252.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250917T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250813T043212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T043312Z UID:66940-1758135600-1758139200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Power of Concentration DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-17-september-25/ 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/square-promo-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250611T030703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T001953Z UID:65608-1758218400-1758223800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Chrissie Bellbrae DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/chrissie-bellbrae/ 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/2025/06/sq-promo-chrissie-bellbrae.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250924T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250924T183000 DTSTAMP:20260506T160850 CREATED:20250728T042702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T045221Z UID:66380-1758735000-1758738600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 3\, Spring Season | Gold! Gold! Bendigo - Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 10\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \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 \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-gold-gold/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-20253.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR