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: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 BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T143000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230328T021851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T023447Z UID:36665-1685961000-1685975400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Digitisation Workshop | AMaGa | Geraldine Brault 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/digitisation-workshop-amaga-geraldine-brault-3/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hands-on-digitisation-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230604T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230604T153000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230317T004223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T233702Z UID:35294-1685887200-1685892600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Salon Sessions: Melba Opera Trust | This event has now been CANCELLED. 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/salon-sessions-the-bmi-in-partnership-with-melba-opera-trust-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/about-dame-nellie-melba.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230322T052741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T053247Z UID:35964-1685300400-1685307600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Life Drawing in the Basement 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/life-drawing-in-the-basement-copy-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/641b9c63dce404b6288d524a.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230321T005544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052938Z UID:35656-1685296800-1685300400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Silent Film with Live Band | Buster Keaton in 'The General' 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/silent-film-with-live-band-buster-keaton-in-the-general/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Comedy,Culture,Film,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6407e4ff7a5635e16634984b.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230322T052852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052627Z UID:35966-1685282400-1685289600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Life Drawing in the Basement 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/life-drawing-in-the-basement-copy-copy-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/641b9c63dce404b6288d524a.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230403T234034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052243Z UID:37168-1685271600-1685289600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition 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/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-copy-copy/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230527T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230527T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230323T233037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T052035Z UID:36184-1685185200-1685203200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition 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/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-6/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230526T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230526T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230323T233725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T051509Z UID:36193-1685098800-1685116800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition 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/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-5/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230323T233604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T051119Z UID:36191-1685012400-1685030400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition 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/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-4/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230403T064243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T032706Z UID:37134-1685010600-1685016000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Photography of the BMI | Special Programs 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-photography-of-the-bmi-special-programs/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/looking-down-lydiard-street-north-showing-federal-hotel-mh1897.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230321T000642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T003752Z UID:35642-1684949400-1684954800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2\, Session 5 | 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/twilight-talks-season-2-ballarat-heritage-festival-3/ LOCATION:Chinese Library\, 200 Sturt Street CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,The Collection,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/twilight-talks-gold-black-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230323T233445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T050020Z UID:36189-1684926000-1684944000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition 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/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-3/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230403T064213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T045148Z UID:37133-1684924200-1684929600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Artwork of the BMI | Special Programs 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-artwork-of-the-bmi-special-programs/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BMI-project-update-2-Mar-2022-4-pre-conservation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230323T222238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T011342Z UID:36146-1684868400-1684872000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours | 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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-ballarat-heritage-festival-3/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BMI_upshot_evening.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230323T233214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T043831Z UID:36186-1684839600-1684857600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition 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/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibitiion/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230321T000449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T050827Z UID:35640-1684837800-1684843200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2\, Session 4 | 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/twilight-talks-season-2-ballarat-heritage-festival-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,The Collection,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/twilight-talks-gold-black-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230323T232402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T042634Z UID:36178-1684753200-1684771200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition 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/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-2/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T143000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230328T020210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T042439Z UID:36634-1684751400-1684765800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Cataloguing workshop | AMaGa | Geraldine Brault 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/cataloguing-workshop-amaga-geraldine-brault/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/managing-your-collection-vc-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230403T064019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T045241Z UID:37131-1684751400-1684756800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Baron von Mueller Collection | Special Programs 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/baron-von-mueller-collection-special-programs/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/grimwade.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230322T052457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053759Z UID:35962-1684695600-1684702800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Life Drawing in the Basement (this event now cancelled) 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/life-drawing-in-the-basement-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/641b9c63dce404b6288d524a.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230323T221945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T011211Z UID:36143-1684695600-1684699200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours | Ballarat Heritage Festival (Originally scheduled 9pm-10pm) 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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-ballarat-heritage-festival-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BMI_upshot_evening.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230404T041607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T041835Z UID:37396-1684677600-1684684800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Life Drawing in the Basement 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/life-drawing-in-the-basement-copy-copy-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/641b9c63dce404b6288d524a.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230403T233853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T040910Z UID:37166-1684666800-1684684800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition 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/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-copy/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230403T063758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T045333Z UID:37129-1684665000-1684670400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Ballarat Courier Collection | Special Programs 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-ballarat-courier-collection-special-programs/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ballarat-courier-11-september-1915-page-5-heritage-reading-room-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230520T235500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T010000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230323T221229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T010919Z UID:36126-1684626900-1684630800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours | 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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-ballarat-heritage-festival/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BMI_upshot_evening.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230520T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230520T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230411T234830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T020449Z UID:37851-1684584000-1684616400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Victorian Pinup Pageant 2023 & Revue de 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/victorian-pinup-pageant-2023-and-revue-de-ballarat-her-majestys/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Externally Produced Event,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/pageant.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230520T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230323T232803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T040203Z UID:36181-1684580400-1684598400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition 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/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230519T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T115823 CREATED:20230323T224741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T035806Z UID:36150-1684494000-1684512000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition 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. 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