BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.5.1//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:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20280401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20280930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T143000 DTSTAMP:20260630T001508Z CREATED:20260629T033831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T001508Z UID:73967-1787490000-1787495400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:You Can't Tell Anyone\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/you-cant-tell-anyone-23-aug-matinee/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YCTA-ATDW-1600-x-1200-px-e1782429973747.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T193000 DTSTAMP:20260630T015250Z CREATED:20260629T033929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T015250Z UID:73969-1787508000-1787513400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:You Can't Tell Anyone\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/you-cant-tell-anyone-23-aug/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YCTA-ATDW-1600-x-1200-px-e1782429973747.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260906T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T051824Z CREATED:20260604T032725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051824Z UID:73413-1788602400-1788703200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Spring reading DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-spring-bmi/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-spring-book-sale.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260906T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T035434Z CREATED:20260514T044101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T035434Z UID:72995-1788703200-1788710400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fashion Parade Fundraiser | Vintage & Collectables DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/fashion-parade-fundraiser-vintage-collectables/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Vintage & Collectables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/promotional-square-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T033843Z CREATED:20260129T052341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033843Z UID:70438-1789068600-1789074000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Kōkā DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-koka/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/koka-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T021935Z CREATED:20260618T020721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T021935Z UID:73660-1790186400-1790191800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with P. A. Swanborough DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-p-a-swanborough/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sp-promo-talks-pa-swanborough-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T193000 DTSTAMP:20260706T013903Z CREATED:20260630T040425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T013903Z UID:74057-1790704800-1790710200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Sally Mackinnon DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-sally-mackinnon/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sp-promo-talks-sally-mackinnon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T055107Z CREATED:20260618T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T055107Z UID:73652-1790877600-1790883000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Michael Robotham DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-michael-robotham/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sp-promo-talks-michael-robotham.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T033815Z CREATED:20260129T054045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033815Z UID:70446-1791487800-1791493200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Bound for Glory DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-bound-for-glory/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bound-for-glory-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260331T023230Z CREATED:20260203T013254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T023230Z UID:70535-1791572400-1791583200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Telegraph Road - The Dire Straits Legacy: Matt Arthur and The Lazybones DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/telegraph-road-the-dire-straits-legacy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/matt-arthur-sq-promo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Arthur Music":MAILTO:matt@mattarthurmusic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T183000 DTSTAMP:20260625T023611Z CREATED:20260623T232758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T023611Z UID:73816-1795627800-1795631400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Season 2\, Understanding the Language of your Body DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-the-language-of-your-body/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-tt-language-of-your-body.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T073342Z CREATED:20260129T055545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T073342Z UID:70454-1796931000-1796936400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Smiley Gets a Gun DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-smiley-gets-a-gun/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/smiley-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261212T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T051722Z CREATED:20260619T034945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051722Z UID:73676-1797069600-1797170400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Christmas reading DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-christmas-reading/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-christmas-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270501T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T051712Z CREATED:20260619T051024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051712Z UID:73683-1809165600-1809266400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Autumn reading DESCRIPTION:Take part in this important BMI fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring three fabulous bands: The Hideaways\, The Harmonies & Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways takes its name from the iconic Ballarat cafe we all used to visit in the 60’s. We play every Thursday afternoon in Russell’s studio where we rock on to our most loved tunes. Russell and Roly have played together for many years as The Average Band\, Robert and Roly both played guitar in Zane Grey and John went on to play in Once\, Parrots\, Biggish Band\, Valiants and the Surf Shadows. They recently played at the sold out Swinging 60’s night at the Mecure Convention Centre Ballarat. Russell White – (Lead Guitar\, Vocals)\, Roland Wetherall – (Bass\, Vocals)\, Rob Wilkie – (Drums\, Vocals)\, John Ducardus – (Guitar\, Vocals). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Hideaways\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n A Ballarat band who have been together as a three piece for 7 years and consists of Thea Wilson on vocals\, Keith Ruyg on guitar\, percussion and vocals and John Adriaans on Bass and vocals. The trio specialises in 50s 60s and 70s music\, playing all the old favorites from years gone by.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Harmonies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n The Surf Shadows is a Ballarat-based band that has played around Western Victoria for the past decades. We love the old surf instrumentals and blend these with some Shadows\, hence the name! We do some vocals to complement the instrumentals\, but you won’t hear any Beach Boys type surf! Both Bruce Schmidt (guitar) and bass player\, Kevin Zibell\, grew up in Mildura\, where the Murray River surf was pretty wild at Apex Park\, especially when a paddle steamer passed! Bruce and Kev are joined by John Ducardus (guitar) and Dave Dahlenburg (drums) to complete the line up. John surfed the breakers on Lake Wendouree in his youth while Dave went looking for whatever water he could find around Nhill. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surf Shadows\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The music will be predominantly retro rock & surf sounds from the 60’s & 70’s. There will be dancing and a 2 course dinner provided by Malcolm Roberts and a free drink on arrival.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room will be set for round tables of 10 people and the bar will be open all night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $120 per person or $110 per BMI members.  \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 Thank you to our supporters and providers \n \n Premium Wine Wholesaler | The Hideaways | The Harmonies | Surf Shadows | Waller & Chester Printers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch\n Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-autumn-reading/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-autumn-26.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR