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: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 BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185927 CREATED:20260313T024204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034457Z UID:71265-1784138400-1784143800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Benita Bensch 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/benita-bensch/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-benita-bensch-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20260129T044738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034341Z UID:70423-1784230200-1784235600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Journey Home 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/ballarat-film-society-journey-home/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/journey-home-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20260420T042351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T043115Z UID:72345-1784570400-1784575800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Petronella McGovern 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/petronella-mcgovern/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sp-promo-talks-petronella-mcgovern-v3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20260223T045111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034312Z UID:70806-1784833200-1784840400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production 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/god-of-carnage-23-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20260223T053244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034253Z UID:70815-1784919600-1784926800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production 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/god-of-carnage-24-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20260223T053557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034233Z UID:70819-1784988000-1784995200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production 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/god-of-carnage-25-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20260223T053430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034212Z UID:70817-1785006000-1785013200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production 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/god-of-carnage-25-july-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20260416T050939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T012750Z UID:72260-1785348000-1785353400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Phillipa Nefri Clark 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/phillipa-nefri-clark/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sp-promo-talks-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T204000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20251205T035734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034032Z UID:69366-1786131000-1786135200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared 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/blake-pavey-a-bit-scared/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-blake-pavey.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KEG Touring":MAILTO:Contact@kegtouring.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20260324T234500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033956Z UID:71535-1786557600-1786563000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Sophie Green 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/sophie-green/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-sophie-green.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20260129T051107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033912Z UID:70430-1786649400-1786654800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | The Blue Trail 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/ballarat-film-society-the-blue-trail/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/the-blue-trail-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20260129T052341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033843Z UID:70438-1789068600-1789074000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Kōkā 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/ballarat-film-society-koka/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/koka-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20260129T054045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033815Z UID:70446-1791487800-1791493200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Bound for Glory 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/ballarat-film-society-bound-for-glory/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bound-for-glory-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20260203T013254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T023230Z UID:70535-1791572400-1791583200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Telegraph Road - The Dire Straits Legacy: Matt Arthur and The Lazybones 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/telegraph-road-the-dire-straits-legacy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/matt-arthur-sq-promo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Arthur Music":MAILTO:matt@mattarthurmusic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T185928 CREATED:20260129T055545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T073342Z UID:70454-1796931000-1796936400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Smiley Gets a Gun 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/ballarat-film-society-smiley-gets-a-gun/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/smiley-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR