BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20200404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20201003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211119T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20211101T024250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T024250Z UID:13714-1637343000-1637348400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Sparkling Wine Tasting Workshop with Dr Amie Brûlée DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/sparkling-workshop/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Wine_Pour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211026T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20211008T235001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010852Z UID:13020-1635258600-1635264000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | A book reading & discussion group DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/linda-olsson-let-me-sing-you-gentle-songs-e1633914060658.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211022T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20211007T005311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T005315Z UID:12942-1634923800-1634929200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Champagne Tasting Workshop @ BMI DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/champagne-day-2021/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cbad3a6926d348a1e3bea5e2e0013741-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211020T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210816T062718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011012Z UID:11408-1634724000-1634734800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Tin Art Workshop | Melinda Muscat DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tin-art-workshop-melinda-muscat-2/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/burst-of-sunshine-2020-melinda-muscat-tin-art_adjusted_1600_1200-v3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211009T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211009T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210816T031559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010537Z UID:11326-1633773600-1633784400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Tin Art Workshop | Melinda Muscat DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tin-art-workshop-melinda-muscat/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/burst-of-sunshine-2020-melinda-muscat-tin-art_adjusted_1600_1200-v3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211002T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210817T052952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010400Z UID:11533-1633168800-1637337600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Melinda Muscat DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-works-melinda-muscat/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/be-my-valentine-2-2020-melinda-muscat-tin-art-adjusted-1600-1200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210915T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210701T020119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005846Z UID:9041-1631700000-1641747600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat International Foto Biennale | Number One | Gudinski DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bifb-gudinski/ LOCATION:The Ballarat Imaginarium\, 119A Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Exhibition,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/tiff:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/MichaelGudinski_Portraits_Credits-to-Brian-Purnell-of-Mushroom-Creative-House-2017-6423_BandW-e1628392289624.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210710T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210710T223000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210630T035325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231249Z UID:8861-1625943600-1625956200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Leah Senior with Chimpanzee DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/leah-senior-with-chimpanzee/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Chimpleah-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210707T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210703T030150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010736Z UID:9203-1625652000-1627488000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Geoff Roderick DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-works-geoff-roderick/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/view_of_clunes_towards_lookout_2021.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210626T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210626T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210609T030630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231350Z UID:7840-1624734000-1624741200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The River Moorabool | Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-river-moorabool-ballarat/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/74d5b9cd69230017e7329c3ddf9b0b71.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210508T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210508T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210420T070704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T032122Z UID:2975-1620496800-1620502200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Murder Mystery | The Peculiar Demise of William Bailey DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/william-bailey-mystery/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/186456208_1883618885121481_3037375389238591407_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210515T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210515T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210422T033137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231755Z UID:3181-1621108800-1621116000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Red Mill Revue! DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/red-mill-revue-bmi/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/97829b69f439fbbd7b03e06407a84938.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210522T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210522T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210422T052409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231740Z UID:3272-1621684800-1621692000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:2021 Victorian Pinup Pageant DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2021-victorian-pinup-pageant/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EHI728790-d50820af050940b3a5459a47e8f817ec.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210521T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210521T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210420T070707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T034425Z UID:2978-1621623600-1621634400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Witching Hour & A Night of Spiritualism | Ballarat Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twhnos/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9eaabc75ac1614e0c0a34022a61ccffd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210515T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210515T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210422T033137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231755Z UID:3181-1621108800-1621116000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Red Mill Revue! DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/red-mill-revue-bmi/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/97829b69f439fbbd7b03e06407a84938.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210514T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210514T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210407T085224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T034437Z UID:2705-1621018800-1621029600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Suffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | Ballarat Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/sptg/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3bc4d070a929e13e1b5ff308cfa1ee65-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210509T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210420T070704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T034447Z UID:2976-1620565200-1620572400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Journey to the Southern Cross | Ballarat Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/jttsc/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/482bcdd02fa8fe3ddd75d368445021b7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210508T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210508T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210420T070704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T032122Z UID:2975-1620496800-1620502200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Murder Mystery | The Peculiar Demise of William Bailey DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/william-bailey-mystery/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/186456208_1883618885121481_3037375389238591407_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210501T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210501T233000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210422T032210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231804Z UID:3161-1619892000-1619911800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Rock Ballarat Burlesque Showcase DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rock-ballarat-burlesque-showcase/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/burlesque-ii-small-1046x1479-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210328T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210308T064055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231821Z UID:2365-1616943600-1616950800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Keep the Circle Unbroken - Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ktcu/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/540137b6bebec0055e539e5a54d24651.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210318T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210308T063321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231833Z UID:2357-1616094000-1616101200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:MICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/class-clowns-2021/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/88e0e8e29bd66f49a899dbff909c887c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210313T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210313T223000 DTSTAMP:20260507T040659 CREATED:20210308T063350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231845Z UID:2361-1615662000-1615674600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Big Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre DESCRIPTION:Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 \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 The 2024 Show \n \n It’s 2024\, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don’t mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out\, dinner\, and Daniel’s show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel’s tales about yucky couples\, and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand. “Brilliant… ‘Little Aussie Battler’ is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work” – Scenestr “a comedic masterpiece” – Onya Magazine ” Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale – no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending” – Arts Hub “Just about the best comedy I have experienced at the Fringe or elsewhere” – Fringefeed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable\, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia\, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational\, dry\, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and around the world\, including Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe)\, India\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong. Driven to further his career in comedy\, Daniel moved to Melbourne in 2010 and quickly established himself in the local scene. In 2011 he performed in The Comedy Zone at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)\, a line-up show of up and coming Australian comedians\, hand picked by the festival. Since then Daniel has performed a brand new hour of stand-up at 12 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. He has also taken each show to every major Australian festival. Daniel has made several TV appearances\, performing on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2017\, 2019\, 2021 & 2024)\, Comedy Up Late (2018)\, and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (2022). In 2023 Daniel took off on his first national tour\, taking his sell-out show I’m Always Sore right around Australia. In 2024 Daniel takes his new show Little Aussie Battler to every major Australian festival\, and on a national tour. \n \n Note: For theatre seated performances we reserve seats for people who use a wheelchair and an accompanying person. If you require an accessible spot for a wheelchair please contact the event manager on 02 95 600 600 before booking your ticket\, or let us know after you have booked your ticket so that we can ensure you get an accessible seat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Daniel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: 7.30pm \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 Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoira who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/big-women/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/9bed223c4c2963ef1986371ff06f951f.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR