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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Focus on Ballarat - What We Watched Before Cinema: ‘Entertainments’ at the Mechanics’ Hall\, 1863–1919
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-focus-on-ballarat-4/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260331T043305Z
CREATED:20260302T012938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043305Z
UID:71029-1778094000-1778097600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Love Changes Everything: How to Transform Yourself & the World Around You
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-6-may/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260331T043207Z
CREATED:20260310T034440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043207Z
UID:71174-1778268600-1778275800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:One Tease Rules Them All: Fellowship of the G-String - The Burlesque Parody
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/one-tease-rules-them-all/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Theatre Production
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ethereal Realm Events Co.":MAILTO:etherealrealm.eventsco@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T033520Z
CREATED:20260121T221045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T033520Z
UID:70205-1778320800-1778326200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Teeny Tiny Stevies - Brain Fart Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/teeny-tiny-stevies-brain-fart-tour/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Live Music,Theatre Production
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260331T043048Z
CREATED:20260310T043604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043048Z
UID:71186-1778355000-1778362200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:One Tease Rules Them All: Fellowship of the G-String - The Burlesque Parody
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/one-tease-rules-them-all-2/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Theatre Production
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ethereal Realm Events Co.":MAILTO:etherealrealm.eventsco@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260331T043011Z
CREATED:20260316T013945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043011Z
UID:71295-1778522400-1778527800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Victoria Purman
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/victoria-purman/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260331T041831Z
CREATED:20260303T011741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T041831Z
UID:71063-1778697000-1778702400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Kerri Rogan
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-kerri-rogan/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260331T041747Z
CREATED:20260302T013053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T041747Z
UID:71031-1778698800-1778702400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Love Changes Everything: How to Transform Yourself & the World Around You
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-13-may/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035403Z
CREATED:20260129T041334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T035403Z
UID:70407-1778787000-1778792400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Black Dog
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-black-dog/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260331T035919Z
CREATED:20260128T044603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035919Z
UID:70338-1778920200-1778954400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Occult Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/victorian-occult-conference/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260331T035527Z
CREATED:20260310T001332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035527Z
UID:71137-1779217200-1779220800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-19-may-26/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054257Z
CREATED:20260414T044444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T054257Z
UID:72157-1779219000-1779222600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Lantern Vaults | Special Preview
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lantern-vaults-preview/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T220000
DTSTAMP:20260331T044437Z
CREATED:20260310T002124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044437Z
UID:71139-1779224400-1779228000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-18-may-26-2/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053401Z
CREATED:20260509T053122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T053401Z
UID:72861-1779303600-1779307200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Anxiety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-anxiety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T063609Z
CREATED:20260418T053218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T063609Z
UID:72320-1779357600-1779638400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Lantern Vaults
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lantern-vaults/
LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045854Z
CREATED:20260318T041021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T045854Z
UID:71379-1779476400-1779481800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Panic from the Sky: A Call of Cthulhu Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/panic-in-the-sky/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Theatre Production
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260523T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T121500
DTSTAMP:20260521T053103Z
CREATED:20260421T025952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T053103Z
UID:72387-1779535800-1779624900@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Heritage Festival - Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-heritage-festival-tours/
LOCATION:Meet in the Foyer\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260331T035212Z
CREATED:20260313T002934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035212Z
UID:71249-1779906600-1779912000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Amanda Hampson
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/amanda-hampson/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T054009Z
CREATED:20260509T053422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T054009Z
UID:72867-1779908400-1779912000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Aniety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-27-may/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260530T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T034920Z
CREATED:20260528T041002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T034920Z
UID:73311-1780135200-1780138800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Lantern Vaults
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lantern-vaults-reprised/
LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053950Z
CREATED:20260509T053525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T053950Z
UID:72869-1780513200-1780516800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Aniety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-3-june/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260606T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260606T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T035755Z
CREATED:20260511T011117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T035755Z
UID:72909-1780767000-1780781400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Queer Blak+ Deadly with Steven Oliver
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/queer-blak-deadly-with-steven-oliver/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,Burlesque,Comedy,Festival,Theatre Production
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045643Z
CREATED:20260514T020854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T045643Z
UID:72943-1780833600-1780844400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Moco: 5 Senses of Drag Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/moco-5-senses-of-drag-workshop/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T012250Z
CREATED:20260509T053553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T012250Z
UID:72871-1781118000-1781121600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Transformative Power of Concentration
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-10-june/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T035120Z
CREATED:20260129T043042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035120Z
UID:70415-1781206200-1781211600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Monster
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-monster/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T015517Z
CREATED:20260310T005733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T015517Z
UID:71141-1781290800-1781294400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-12-jun-26/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032649Z
CREATED:20260310T010115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T032649Z
UID:71143-1781298000-1781301600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-12-jun-26-2/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T003601Z
CREATED:20250527T054132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T003601Z
UID:65238-1781618400-1799766000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - Each Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-ballarat-26/
LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T180000
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UID:72763-1781719200-1781724600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-anthea-hodgson/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T012458Z
CREATED:20260509T053624Z
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UID:72873-1781722800-1781726400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Transformative Power of Concentration
DESCRIPTION:Join ARIA and eight-time Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden and her incredible band\, The Prawn Stars\, as they hit the road celebrating her fourth studio album ‘Hey Dawn’. Fanny’s third album ‘Fallow’\, released in March 2020\, was considered a ‘breakthrough’\, winning the ARIA\, CMAA Golden Guitar and AIR awards for Country Album of the Year\, as well as four additional Golden Guitars. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize\, debuted in the top 10 ARIA charts and got many people through lockdown. Needless to say\, following that\, a fourth album was always going to be daunting. So Fanny went into this album with one thing in mind – she wanted it to feel good. That’s all and as Rod Yates said\, “Hey Dawn does feel good. It’s a rich character study\, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the stories that have shaped her and those around her… in short\, Lumsden’s most complete offering to date.” Fanny Lumsden’s shows are one of a kind. An all-in affair\, where joy and exuberance meet intimate storytelling\, delivered with wit\, warmth and luscious harmonies. Alongside her band\, The Prawn Stars\, Fanny has “established herself as one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian)\, honing her craft over 10 years and hundreds of halls across Australia on their annual ‘Country Halls Tour’. 								\n				\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Enquiries: This is an externally produced event. Any event specific enquires should be direct to the Booking Agent. Any venue specific details please contact venue@ballaratmi.org.au 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book now\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									More about Fanny\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        From the Curator | Arresting the Ephemeral\n                        The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is custodian of the most intact... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Palace of Lost Virture by Anthea Hodgson\n                        The Palace of Lost Virtue Anthea Hodgson Don’t miss Anthea... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-17-june/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
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