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:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182326 CREATED:20250408T022550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T030106Z UID:64333-1749063600-1749067200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-4-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182326 CREATED:20250408T030135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T030337Z UID:64335-1749668400-1749672000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-11-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182326 CREATED:20250212T023200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110613Z UID:61968-1749756600-1749762000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | La Chimera DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-la-chimera/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182326 CREATED:20250408T031324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033501Z UID:64337-1750273200-1750276800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-18-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Relaxation-Ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T220000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182326 CREATED:20250519T053343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T002909Z UID:64995-1750359600-1750370400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/next-fall-bnt/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T220000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182326 CREATED:20250527T010329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T002458Z UID:65168-1750446000-1750456800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/next-fall-bnt-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182326 CREATED:20250527T020143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T000716Z UID:65179-1750514400-1750525200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/next-fall-bnt-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T220000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182326 CREATED:20250527T015841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T001222Z UID:65177-1750532400-1750543200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/next-fall-bnt-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182326 CREATED:20250527T020353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T235219Z UID:65181-1750600800-1750611600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/next-fall-bnt-5/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250403T040834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T020208Z UID:64256-1750874400-1750879800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Kylie Ladd | This event has now been CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kylie-ladd/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kylie-ladd-promo-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250408T033234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033736Z UID:64345-1750878000-1750881600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-25-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Relaxation-Ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250629T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250629T163000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250523T002017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T234616Z UID:65094-1751205600-1751214600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Australian Barbra Streisand Show | Featuring Rachael Grace DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/australian-barbra-streisand-show/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/babs-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250702T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250408T033759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033918Z UID:64354-1751482800-1751486400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-2-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Relaxation-Ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250704T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250704T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250617T020437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T022343Z UID:65677-1751650200-1751655600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Margaret Schofield OAM | Memorial Grand Piano Unveiling DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/grand-piano-unveiling/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Community Partner,Royal South Street Society,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/grand-piano-launch-for-post.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250317T032147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T005150Z UID:62936-1751983200-1751986800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Winter Festival 8 July DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-ballarat-winter-festival-1/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Winter Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T163000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250523T031147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T030941Z UID:65105-1751986800-1751992200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Author Talk | J.S. Davidson 'Hunted' & 'Tethered' | Now CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/hunted-tethered-davidson/ 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-promos-davidson-h-t.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250527T041755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T031118Z UID:65216-1751997600-1752003000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Author Talk | Ella Stone - 'Breakfast With You' | Now CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ella-stone/ 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-promos-davidson-h-t3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250527T060905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T004045Z UID:65240-1752084000-1752089400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Matthew Spencer DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/matthew-spencer/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 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-matthew-spencer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250408T033940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T035613Z UID:64356-1752087600-1752091200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for A Clear Mind DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-9-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Clear-Mind-Urban-Ballarat-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T210000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250212T025248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110608Z UID:61983-1752175800-1752181200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Sweet As DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-sweet-as/ 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-update.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250711T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250711T210000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250526T023451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T012211Z UID:65144-1752262200-1752267600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Andrew Hamilton | Jokes about the time I went to Prison DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/andrew-hamilton/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promo-andrew-hamilton.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250715T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250715T150000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250527T053759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T005007Z UID:65236-1752588000-1752591600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Winter Festival 15 July DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-ballarat-winter-festival-2/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Ballarat Winter Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250604T015536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T011514Z UID:65475-1752688800-1752694200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Irma Gold | This event has now been CANCELLED due to low ticket sales DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/irma-gold/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 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/2025/06/irma-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250408T035652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T035944Z UID:64363-1752692400-1752696000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for A Clear Mind DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-16-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Clear-Mind-Urban-Ballarat-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T153000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250625T032957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T033649Z UID:65910-1752841800-1752852600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rsss-vocal-schedule-1/ 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:20250718T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T213000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20240717T012721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T032911Z UID:57382-1752858000-1752874200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rsss-vocal-schedule/ 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:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250719T213000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250624T031631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063216Z UID:65790-1752919200-1752960600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rsss-vocal-schedule-2/ 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:20250720T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250720T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250624T050147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063107Z UID:65830-1753003800-1753041600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rsss-vocal-schedule-3/ 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:20250721T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250721T213000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250624T032442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063213Z UID:65793-1753089300-1753133400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rsss-pianoforte-schedule-1/ 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-promos2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250722T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250722T180000 DTSTAMP:20260508T182327 CREATED:20250624T034613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063205Z UID:65803-1753175700-1753207200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 18\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$39.96 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \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 An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025 Melba artists\, as they perform a repertoire that celebrates the Birthday of Dame Nellie Melba – program coming soon… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SOPHIE HAMERBritish-Australian Sophie Hamer holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal Performance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Her roles include Ino (Australian Premiere of Eccles’ Semele)\, Angelina (Trial by Jury)\, Mabel(The Pirates of Penzance)\, and The Dew Fairy (Hansel and Gretel). Sophie has appeared as the soprano soloist in the Australian premiere of Goodall’s Invictus: A Passion\, Messiah\,  Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen and in Enchanted Encounters – Songs of the Supernatural with West Australian Opera. She is the current recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIDAN HODDERAidan Hodder holds a Master of Music Studies from Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. Aidan made his professional debut in 2023 in State Opera South Australia’s G & S FEST\, singing John Wellington Wells (The Sorcerer). Recently Aidan performed as Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance) at Queensland Performing Arts Centre presented by Prospero Arts and directed Stuart Maunder AM. Aidan is an advocate for children’s education and currently works for the Brisbane-based educational entertainment company Dino Encounters. He is the current recipient of the John Wegner AO Opera Scholarship and the Max & Jill Schultz Opera Society Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHLOE JAMES Chloe James holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music\, and she is an alumna of Opera Scholars Australia. Chloe’s performing credits include Hansel and Gretel\, The Magic Flute\, and The Old Maid and the Thief (Melbourne Conservatorium)\, as well as English Eccentrics\, Parrwang Lifts the Sky\, The Grumpiest Boy in the World and Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera). She is the current recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship and the Jo Horgan & Peter Wetenhall Opera Scholarship with Melba Opera Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHAROLYN KIMMORLEY AM After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC Classics\, taken part in chamber musicconcerts and accompanied some of the world’s most distinguished recitalists. In January 2009 Sharolyn became a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work as an accompanist and the nurturing and mentoring of emerging artists. Sharolyn is currently Artistic Manager and Artist Advisor to Melba Opera Trust and recently joined the board of Victorian Opera. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chacun le saitfrom The Daughter of the Regiment by Gaetano DonizettiSophie Hamer \n \n Avant de quitter ces lieuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodAidan Hodder \n \n Faites-lui mes aveuxfrom Faust by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlenfrom The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSophie Hamer and Aidan Hodder \n \n Depuis hier … Que fais-tu\, blanche tourterellefrom Romeo and Juliet by Charles GounodChloe James \n \n O vin dissipe la tristessefrom Hamlet by Ambroise ThomasAidan Hodder \n \n Lo! Here the gentle larkfrom The Comedy of Errors by Sir Henry BishopSophie Hamer \n \n Dôme épaisfrom Lakmé by Léo DelibesSophie Hamer and Chloe James \n \n Down in the forestfrom A Cycle of Life by Landon RonaldChloe James \n \n Chanson indouefrom Sadko by Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovSophie Hamer \n \n Mattinataby Sir Paolo TostiAidan Hodder \n \n Goodbyeby Sir Paolo TostiSophie Hamer\, Chloe James and Aidan Hodder \n \n Associate Artist Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Melba Artists appear as part of the Ryman Healthcare Performance Program   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust Melba Opera Trust\, a legacy of the visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba\, delivers Australia’s leading development program for exceptional young opera singers and repetiteurs.  Nellie once said ‘in order to succeed in opera\, you have to engage in the business of singing. A beautiful voice is not enough.’ This is at the heart of our philosophy: our artists are trained to be more than a voice\, to be equipped with the skills they need to build sustainable careers.  The Melba Program\, a year-long scholarship funded program\, supports artists from around Australia through a bespoke course of artistic development\, mentoring in business\, professional and personal skill development\, and performance experience.  Following in Nellie’s footsteps\, many of Melba’s talented alumni are realising their dreams and performing in opera houses around the world.  Join us to hear these future stars! \n \n Includes A sumptuous Devonshire tea (scones are made to a tradional Victorian recipe – Amelia Cotterel) served on vintage Johnston Brothers china\, in the Minerva Space. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $39.96 per person includes gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased in the Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event supports the Australian Heritage Festival & The Ballarat Heritage Festivals URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rsss-pianoforte-schedule-2/ 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-promos2.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR