BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT 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:20240619T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240619T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240520T005039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T005401Z UID:55277-1718823600-1718829000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Anger Management DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-19-jun-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240617T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240530T040409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T071412Z UID:55716-1718618400-1722006000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Human Designs | Zlatko Balazic & John McKee (aka Jack Morph): Featuring the art of Melinda Muscat DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/human-designs-melinda-muscat/ LOCATION:Hugh Williamson Foyer\, Level 1 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Winter Festival,BMI Produced Event,Exhibition,Festival,Projection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/baroque-wonderland-adjusted-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240613T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240129T233757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143052Z UID:50586-1718307000-1718312400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Alcarràs DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-alcarras/ 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/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/alcarras-e1706571998967.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240612T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240612T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240520T003854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142553Z UID:55271-1718218800-1718224200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Anger Management DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-12-jun-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240606T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240627T223000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240520T020515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T020650Z UID:55318-1717695000-1719527400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-jun-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240605T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240605T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240520T002250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T002702Z UID:55266-1717614000-1717619400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-5-june-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240223T021113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T121220Z UID:51430-1717524000-1717531200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Paula Gleeson DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-paula-gleeson/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/square-promo-paula-gleeson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240529T053135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T122255Z UID:55625-1717322400-1717340400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballart Pride Market DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-pride-market/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/qtq_70.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240517T033112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T132922Z UID:55204-1717236000-1717336800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your reading pleasure DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/winter-book-sale/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Winter Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/book-sale-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240529T033111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T122032Z UID:55591-1717236000-1717239600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballart Pride Month Launch Morning Tea DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-pride-month/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438301586_122105900390074158_15024554087572215_n.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240520T002223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T003222Z UID:55265-1717009200-1717014600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-29-may-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240407T224201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142902Z UID:53601-1717005600-1717009200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 6: History of Hoyts DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-not-the-last-picture-show-copy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hoyts-melboure.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240411T094329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142859Z UID:53823-1716919200-1716926400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Pam Swanborough DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-pam-swanborough/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/promo-squre-pam-swanborough.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240528T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241029T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240229T025811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T032043Z UID:51849-1716904800-1730214000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Series DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-copy-2-2-copy/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES: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:20240527T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250331T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240109T023009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T025648Z UID:49814-1716816600-1743433200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-3/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Reading Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Reading_room_adjusted-e1704770529709.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T163000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240305T053624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142919Z UID:52084-1716735600-1716741000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI165th Birthday Devonshire Tea Party DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi165-birthday-devonshire-tea/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/claire-adams-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240523T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T223000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240520T020745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T020942Z UID:55320-1716485400-1717108200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-may-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240520T001555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142557Z UID:55244-1716404400-1716409800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-22-may-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T213000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240506T012052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142856Z UID:54458-1716400800-1716413400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Drinks That Made Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/drinks-that-made-ballarat-itinerant/ LOCATION:Itinerant Spirits\, Lydiard Street North\, Soldiers Hill\, City of Ballarat\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_733269959_1986386447793_1_original.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240301T031503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142952Z UID:51926-1716400800-1716404400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-not-the-last-picture-show/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/American-Graffiti-19.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T220000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240226T031716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143017Z UID:51554-1716325200-1716328800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 4 DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-bhf-copy-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240226T032014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143005Z UID:51556-1716319800-1716323400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 3 | This session is now fully booked DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-bhf-copy-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240229T030728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142955Z UID:51861-1716300000-1716303600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the BMI | Ballarat Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-ballarat-heritage-festival/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BMI_upshot_evening-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240519T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240519T210000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240221T222932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143025Z UID:51296-1716145200-1716152400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow | Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/comedy-festival-roadshow-ballarat/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/comedy-festival-roadshow-24-e1708554779600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T233000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240221T234347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143022Z UID:51318-1716058800-1716075000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/vegas-70/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Film,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Vegas-70-Logo-Lined.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T220000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240226T025525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143020Z UID:51530-1715979600-1715983200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 2 DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-bhf-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240226T023808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T011235Z UID:51520-1715974200-1715977800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 1 | This session is now fully booked. DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-bhf/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240305T031915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142937Z UID:52073-1715941800-1717084800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition | Not the Last Picture Show: From the Archives DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-not-the-last-picture-show-archives/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,Exhibition,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/archives-16-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240301T042355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142940Z UID:51968-1715941800-1717084800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition | Not the Last Picture Show DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-not-the-last-picture-show/ LOCATION:Hugh Williamson Foyer\, Level 1 CATEGORIES:About us,Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,Exhibition,Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MH94-Coliseum-Grenville-St-Retouched-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240515T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223800 CREATED:20240320T035525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142907Z UID:52537-1715796000-1715799600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 4 | THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 2\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grogan \n \n These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead\, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing\, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. In fact\, most of them are heading in the right direction for a smack. Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad. He’d like for these things to be rectified\, but stopping short of standing in a major intersection waving around a plank with nails sticking out of it\, there is nothing that can be done. This show is not recommended for anyone who was brought up to believe nothing is their fault. Most things are your fault. No lowbreeds please. ‘Utterly extraordinary… A knock-out.’ ★★★★★The Age ★★★★ 1/2 The Advertiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Luke \n \n Comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year. He gigs relentlessly 6 or 7 nights a week and tours the biggest comedy and arts festivals in Australia and New Zealand to sell out crowds and rave reviews. Luke also has a fan base in UK by taking his harsh but fair shows about idiots to crowds at London’s Soho Theatre.     Starting out as RAW Comedy winner and going up from there Luke’s accolades include a two-time ARIA Award nominee for Best Comedy Release\, the coveted ‘comic’s choice’ Piece of Wood Award at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award\, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Most recently\, Heggie was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Best Show at 2021 Sydney Comedy Festival with the critically acclaimed show LOWBREED.    Luke Heggie’s television appearances include performing live on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala\, Just for Laughs Stand-Up Series filmed live at the Sydney Opera House for the Comedy Channel\, you would have also seen him on The Project\, ABC’s Question Everything\, ABC’s Comedy Next Gen and Comedy Up Late.  In 2020 Luke started a chart-topping podcast with fellow comedian Nick Cody called Mid-Flight Brawl\, cataloguing the best all time air rage incidents\, generally resulting from any old tiprat being allowed to fly now.   Over the years Luke Heggie has released multiple hour long stand up specials including his 2018’s TIP RAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube)\, 2019’s HAVE THAT (Network 10\, TENPLAY & YouTube) and most recently 2022’s I ALREADY TOLD YOU (Paramount +). You can also check out Luke in print with his first book entitled If you must know\, featuring the transcripts of 3 of his most revered shows complete with illustrations by Emilie Protiere.     Through 2022 & 2023 Luke Heggie has written and produced multiple segments for ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Turning fan favourite stand up comedy into bite sized semi-educational comedic skits. Luke has tackled many different hot topics including\, the cost of healthcare\, modern masculinity and the short term rental crisis\, among many other things.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Luke \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to venue@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price: All tickets $30 Doors Open: 7pm \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 BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-SALE | Fashion Parade and Afternoon Tea | Vintage & Collectables\n Ticket available for PRE-SALE from 10am Thursday 6 August until... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week – A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker\n A Murder in Springtime Martin Walker Bruno\, chief of police... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Reconciliation Week\n National Reconciliation Week City of Ballarat Ballarat National Reconciliation Week... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – June 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-australian-heritage-festival/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/City-of-Chaos-and-Hope.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR